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Airport Lighting L-880 Owner's Manual

Led precision approach path indicator (papi)
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An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company
An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company
OWNER'S MANUAL
L-880(L) /L-881(L)
LED Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)
Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com
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  • Page 1 An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company OWNER'S MANUAL L-880(L) /L-881(L) LED Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 2 Email: info@airportlightingcompany.com Website: www.airportlightingcompany.com Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 3 ● FAA Class 2: -55° C Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com...
  • Page 4 138 VA 178 VA Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ..................... . Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com...

  • Page 6: How To Get Help

    WEBSITE: www.airportlightingcompany.com An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company 108 Fairgrounds Drive Manlius, New York 13104 Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...

  • Page 7: Warranty

    Damage caused by lightning, flood and other natural or manmade causes are outside the scope of this warranty. Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...

  • Page 8: Theory Of Operation

    The FAA Type L-880 PAPI system consists of 4 Light Housing Assemblies (LHA) located adjacent to the origin of the glide path. Each LHA is installed at an offset from the desired glide path, which is midway between the central pair of LHAs.
  • Page 9 5.5 lbs 13 x 13 x 9 L-880 (4 box) Cord Set 11 lbs Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 10 AirportLightingCompany An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 11 AirportLightingCompany An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 12 AirportLightingCompany An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...

  • Page 13: Wiring

    L-830 Isolation Transformer at grade through a second liquid tight connection at the Primary LHA using a factory supplied L-823 cord set. Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 14 88-09050 Distribution Box, Style B 88-09055 Style B Communications Cable 88-09070 Distribution Box Cap Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...

  • Page 15: Lha Wiring

    ALC #900 cable clamp (included in 88-09000 mounting kit) to the molded end. Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...

  • Page 16: Installation

    An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company Installation of the LHA The Airport Lighting Company LED PAPI is configured for quick and simple installation and aiming. Typically, the contractor need supply only 2” EMT for the legs and 1-1/4” liquid tight flexible conduit.

  • Page 17: Proper Grounding

    The ground lug position is inverted for shipping. Remove the hex screw with a 5/32 bit to rotate the lug 180° prior to inserting the ground wire. Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 18 Power Supply Connection From Whip Assembly (88-02200) RS485 * All LHAs except the Primary in 88-XA(4,5)XXX Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 19 Power Supply Connection From Whip Assembly (88-02300) RS485 Connection from Whip Assembly (88-02300) Input Voltage Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 20 Sensing Connection Power Supply Connection Current Sensing Connection Bridge Rectifier From 44-00174 Whip Assembly (88-02500) Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 21 Display Ribbon to 88-00600 J1 Photosensor Harness to 88-00500 Lens Heater Harness to 88-00005 Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 22 LHA 3 LHA 4 Type 2 box system (L-881) SW1.3 SW1.3 4 box system (L-880) Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 23 Lens Heaters only below 4.1A SW2.1 SW2.1 Lens Heaters and LEDs at all steps Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 24 SW1.6 SW1.6 LEDs off Night intensity (per SW1.4) SW1.7 SW1.7 Day intensity (per SW1.4) Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...

  • Page 25: Leveling And Tilting The Lha

    • LHA is now set to detect deviation from desired Glide slope. • Return switches to Normal (SW1-8 OFF, SW2-8 OFF) • Replace top cover Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...

  • Page 26: Adjustment Of Baffles

    An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company Adjustment of Baffles The Airport Lighting Company LED PAPI comes with integral baffles for narrowing the beam signal in cases where there are obstructions that would interfere with a signal of typical width. Adjustment screw holes are located on each side of the LHA.

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    The unit will cease to operate before 25% of either color have failed and the board will need to be replaced. Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    HEAT FAIL Failed thermostat Replace heated lens assembly Failed heater Replace heated lens assembly Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...

  • Page 29: Replacing The Control And Tilt Board 88-00100

    • Return the unit to Normal Operating Mode (SW1-8 OFF, SW2-8 OFF) • Replace the top cover Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...

  • Page 30: Replacing The Rs485 Communications Board 88-00300

    • Replace the Left Cover • Replace the Top Cover • Re-energize the system Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 31 • Replace the Left Cover • Replace the Top Cover • Re-energize the system Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 32 • Plug in the photosensor harness from the new Top Assembly • Tighten the four screws • Re-energize the system Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 33 ASSEMBLY AirportLightingCompany An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 34 Stainless steel socket head cap screw #8-32x 3/8” 99-00264 Stainless steel pan head screw #6-32x 1/4” Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 35 88-09050 Style B Distribution Box 88-09055 Style B Communications Cable 88-09070 Distribution Box Cap Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 36 Run 4 J1-4 Blue/White J9-4 Run 5 J1-5 Green J9-5 Run 6 J1-6 Green/White J9-6 Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...
  • Page 37 Run 8 J1-8 White J1-8 Run 9 J1-9 Violet J1-9 Run 10 J1-10 Gray J1-10 Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...

  • Page 38: Notes

    NOTES AirportLightingCompany An ISO 9001:2015 Certified Company Airport Lighting Company | 108 Fairgrounds Drive | Manlius, NY, USA 13104 | (315) 682-6460 | airportlightingcompany.com [MAN] Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) LED Rev 10...

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