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- Page 1 Vanguard® Red FTS 371 Medium Intensity Red LED Obstruction Lighting System Reference Manual Part Number F7913801 Flash Technology, 332 Nichol Mill Lane, Franklin, TN 37067 flashtechnology.com 1.615.503.2000 | 1.800.821.5825...
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Page 2: Front Matter
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is complete, accurate and up-to- date, Flash Technology assumes no liability for damages resulting from any errors or omissions in this manual, or from the use of the information contained herein. Flash Technology reserves the right to revise this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of the revision. -
Page 3: Personnel Hazard Warning
Dangerous line voltages reside in certain locations in this equipment. Also, this equipment may generate dangerous voltages. Although Flash Technology has incorporated every practical safety precaution, exercise extreme caution at all times when you expose circuits and components, and when you operate, maintain or service this equipment. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Securing the Cable (2-3-4 Tape Method) ......................13 AM “Hot” Tower Wiring ........................... 13 Flashhead/Beacon Wiring ..........................13 Controller Wiring ............................. 14 Input power connections ..........................14 Beacon and Marker Connections ........................14 Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 5: List Of Figures
Figure 5 – Photodiode PHD 516 mounting and outline view .................. 22 Figure 6 – Controller FTS 371 FTC AC Connection Diagram ..................23 Figure 7 – Flashhead/Beacon FTS 371 FH AC Connection Diagram ................. 24 Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 6: List Of Tables
Table 4.3 – Alarms Indicator Names and Descriptions ................... 36 Table 4.4 – Beacon LED Indicators Descriptions..................... 36 Table 4.5 – Beacon Switch Position Descriptions ....................37 Table 4.6 – Troubleshooting Symptoms and Resolutions ..................37 Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 7: Section 1 - Introduction And Specifications
FTS 371 USER MANUAL SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS The Vanguard Red FTS 371 is comprised of An FTS 371 FTC (AC or DC) series controller; Zero to four MKR 371 L810 / MKR 372 IR series low intensity red LED obstruction lights (marker); and ... -
Page 8: Flashhead/Beacon: Fts 371 Fh Ac, Fts 371 Fh Dc 24V, Fts 371 Fh Dc 48V
MKR 372 L810 IR / Steady 6.9 Watts MKR 372 L810 IR / Flashing 1.5 Watts Beam Spread Horizontal: 360 deg. / Vertical: 10 deg. Aerodynamic Wind Area 24.75 in Protection Rating IP65, NEMA 4X Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 9: Markers: Mkr 371 Ol2 / Mkr 372 Ir Ol2 Series
5 Watts MKR 371 L810 / Flashing 0.8 Watts MKR 372 L810 IR / Steady 13.8 Watts MKR 372 L810 IR / Flashing 3 Watts Beam Spread Horizontal: 360 deg. / Vertical: 10 deg. Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 10: Section 2 - Outline, Mounting And Installation Instructions
Allow space for airflow around the controller. Recommended 3-4” of space allowed on each side of the controller. Flash Technology does not furnish mounting hardware unless it is ordered as part of an installation kit. Flash Technology recommends using flexible conduit for all cable runs with the exception of the beacon cable and jacketed ground wires. -
Page 11: L-864 Flashhead/Beacon Installation And Grounding
4. With the light engine secured by the two latches on the base, place a level on the beacon’s top plate and verify that it is level in two directions. Note: Flash Technology’s “T”- Level (optional part # 11000013455) has two vials to simplify installation. -
Page 12: Marker Installation And Wiring
LIGHTNING PROTECTION All Flash Technology equipment is designed to withstand severe transient over-voltages. However, install a lightning arresting system to prevent eventual damage by lightning. Transient suppressors from line-to-line and line-to neutral are recommended at the primary power load center. -
Page 13: Securing The Cable (2-3-4 Tape Method)
FTS 371 USER MANUAL SECURING THE CABLE ( 2-3-4 TAPE METHOD) Flash Technology provides the material for securing the beacon cable to a skeletal structure with the following technique. NOTE! Always adhere to local electrical codes that could supersede this technique. -
Page 14: Controller Wiring
Note: The beacons or markers are powered if wired to the connectors. Alarming is configured by the Configuration Switches and Jumpers. FTS 371 FTC AC FTS 371 FTC DC Beacon and Marker Connections Beacon and Marker Connections Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 15: Dry Contact Monitoring And Photodiode Connections
Photodiode installation is water tight. AM Towers Only: If the AM tower is “hot,” do NOT connect the ground wires to the beacon power connector or the controller beacon power connector. Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 16: Checkout Procedure
8. Remove J3 – marker output (if no markers are installed, skip steps 9 and 10). 9. Power the controller ON and place the system into night mode by covering the photodiode. 10. Once the alarm is active the “MARKER ALARM” LED will be illuminated. Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... - Page 17 3. Uncover the photodiode to allow light to strike it, or shine a light on it. With no alarms or errors: Verify that the system is now in DAY mode via the “STATUS” LEDs. b. The beacon(s)/marker(s) connected to the controller should turn off. Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021...
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Page 18: Figure 1 - Controller Fts 371 Poly Enclosure Mounting And Outline
FTS 371 USER MANUAL 4.00 (101.6) 7.80 7.00 (198.12) (177.8) 7.36 (186.94) FRONT VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW 4.01 (101.85) BOTTOM VIEW Figure 1 – Controller FTS 371 Poly Enclosure Mounting and Outline Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 19: Figure 2 - Marker Mkr 371 And Mkr 372 Series Mounting And Outline View
0.38 (9.65) 1.20 (30.48) (9.65) 1.20 (30.48) 2.64 (67.06) 1.45 (36.83) 1.03 (26.16) 3/4-14 NPS 2.75 1.63 (69.85) (41.40) Figure 2 – Marker MKR 371 and MKR 372 series mounting and outline view Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 20: Figure 3 - Flashhead/Beacon Fts 371 Fh Mounting And Outline View
FTS 371 USER MANUAL 15.75 (400) 7.5 (190.5) Figure 3 – Flashhead/Beacon FTS 371 FH mounting and outline view Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 21: Figure 4 - Ol2 Mounting And Outline View
FTS 371 USER MANUAL Figure 4 – OL2 mounting and outline view Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 22: Figure 5 - Photodiode Phd 516 Mounting And Outline View
FTS 371 USER MANUAL 1.31 2.02 (33.274) (51.308) 4.27 (108.458) 1/2" NPT Figure 5 – Photodiode PHD 516 mounting and outline view Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 23: Figure 6 - Controller Fts 371 Ftc Ac Connection Diagram
FTS 371 USER MANUAL Figure 6 – Controller FTS 371 FTC AC Connection Diagram Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 24: Figure 7 - Flashhead/Beacon Fts 371 Fh Ac Connection Diagram
FTS 371 USER MANUAL Figure 7 – Flashhead/Beacon FTS 371 FH AC Connection Diagram Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 25: Figure 8 - Fts 371 Ac Typical Faa Type A0 Installation Wiring
FTS 371 USER MANUAL Cut off marker cable shield at housing. Do not connect cable shield to marker or marker housing. Figure 8 – FTS 371 AC Typical FAA Type A0 Installation Wiring Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 26: Figure 9 - Fts 371 Ac Typical Faa Type A1 Installation Wiring
FTS 371 USER MANUAL Cut off marker cable shield at housing. Do not connect cable shield to marker or marker housing. Figure 9 – FTS 371 AC Typical FAA Type A1 Installation Wiring Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 27: Figure 10 - Fts 371 Typical A1 Tower View
FTS 371 USER MANUAL Figure 10 – FTS 371 Typical A1 Tower View Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 28: Figure 11 - Controller Fts 371 Dc Connection Diagram
FTS 371 USER MANUAL Figure 11 – Controller FTS 371 DC Connection Diagram Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 29: Figure 12 - Flashhead/Beacon Fts 371 Fh Dc Connection Diagram
FTS 371 USER MANUAL Figure 12 – Flashhead/Beacon FTS 371 FH DC Connection Diagram Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 30: Figure 13 - Fts 371 Dc Typical Faa Type A0 Installation Wiring
FTS 371 USER MANUAL Cut off marker cable shield at housing. Do not connect cable shield to marker or marker housing. Figure 13 – FTS 371 DC Typical FAA Type A0 Installation Wiring Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 31: Figure 14 - Fts 371 Dc Typical Faa Type A1 Installation Wiring
FTS 371 USER MANUAL Cut off marker cable shield at housing. Do not connect cable shield to marker or marker housing. Figure 14 – FTS 371 DC Typical FAA Type A1 Installation Wiring Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 32: Section 3 - Maintenance Instructions
Replace: Reverse the removal procedure. Be sure to reconnect the Grounding conductor ring lug at lower left screw. Be sure to make the switch settings and jumper locations on the newly installed PCB match the removed PCB. Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 33: Fts 371 Fh (L-864 Led)
PCB to the base. Remove the PCB from the base. Replace: Reinstall in reverse order. Be sure to reconnect cable ground conductor to PCB or flashhead base connection point. Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 34: Section 4 - Operating Instructions
The configuration switch bank offers the ability to program the controller for a variety of installation situations. The system will come pre-programmed from the factory, but if reprogramming is desired use the following table to ensure proper operation. Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 35: Controller Configuration Switch Definitions
Sets system for 60 flashes per minute * Only one flash rate selection may be made at a time. If more than one is selected, a “CONFIG ERROR” will be indicated and 30 FPM will be the result. Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 36: Alarm Indicators
When 4 consecutive flash cycle faults are detected, the beacon LED strings turn off until the next day to night transition or after removal of applied power for more than 30 seconds. ICAO On when the board is running in ICAO mode. Off in FAA mode. Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... -
Page 37: Flashhead/Beacon Switch Definitions
2. Individual lighting fixture has failed Erratic operation 1. Loose connections 2. PCB1 Failure Beacon/marker alarm 1. Normal if a light fixture is out 2. PCB1 is configured incorrectly for the connected lighting equipment Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021... - Page 38 1. A photodiode is not connected at J4 terminals WHT+ and BLK-. 2. The photodiode has failed 3. PCB1 Failure Beacon/marker alarm will 1. Alarm can only be reset by a mode transition controlled by the photodiode not reset 2. Check the photodiode connections Flash Technology, LLC Revision 4 – 9/7/2021...
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Page 39: Section 5 - Customer Support
PHD 516, SHIELDED 1855516 RMA POLICY If any system or part(s) purchased from Flash Technology needs to be returned for any reason (subject to the warranty policy), please see the current RMA policy available online at flashtechnology.com/rma To initiate an RMA, call the Flash Technology Technical Support at 1-800-821-5825, option 9. Tech Support is available M-F, 7 a.m. - Page 40 FTS 371 USER MANUAL NOTE: An RMA number must be requested from Flash Technology prior to return of any product. No returned product will be processed without an RMA number. Failure to follow the below procedure may result in additional charges and delays.