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10810 W LITTLE YORK RD. STE 130- HOUSTON TX 77041-4051
VOICE: 713-973-6905 - FAX: 713-973-9352
web:
www.twrlighting.com
IMPORTANT!!!!
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO FILL OUT THE FORM COMPLETELY. FILE IN A SAFE
PLACE. IN THE EVENT YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH OR HAVE QUESTIONS
CONCERNING YOUR BEACON, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS NECESSARY TO
OBTAIN PROPER SERVICE AND PARTS.
REDSTAR
MODEL #
(FAA L-864 BEACON)
SERIAL #
PURCHASE DATE
PURCHASED FROM

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  • Page 1 PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO FILL OUT THE FORM COMPLETELY. FILE IN A SAFE PLACE. IN THE EVENT YOU EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH OR HAVE QUESTIONS CONCERNING YOUR BEACON, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN PROPER SERVICE AND PARTS. REDSTAR MODEL # (FAA L-864 BEACON) SERIAL #...
  • Page 2 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Page 2 of 18 RedStar 3122021.docx - 3/17/2021...
  • Page 3 The use of Non-original manufacturer parts which are not approved by TWR Lighting, Inc. may invalidate the warranty as well as compliance with requirements as published in the FAA Advisory Circulars AC70/7460-1M, AC150/5345-43J and AC150/5345-53 and ICAO Annex 14 Volume 2 standards.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.3 LED Indicators ..............................11 MAINTENANCE ..............................12 4.1 Troubleshooting ............................12 4.1.1 No Power: (Note: REDSTAR ONLY OPERATES IN NIGHT MODE) ..............12 4.1.2 No Mode Change (Beacon Photocell) ......................12 4.1.3 GPS Failure: ..............................12 4.1.4 Beacon Alarms: ............................12 Page 4 of 18 RedStar 3122021.docx - 3/17/2021...
  • Page 5 MAJOR COMPONENTS PARTS LIST ........................13 WARRANTY AND RETURN POLICY ........................14 6.1 RMA FORM ..............................17 Drawing - REDSTAR BEACON CHASSIS ....................... 18 Drawing - CABLE DATA SHEET ..........................18 Drawing – LIGHT KIT FOR WIND TURBINE ......................18 Drawing –...
  • Page 6: General Information

    1 GENERAL INFORMATION The REDSTAR beacon is for lighting structures such as towers and wind turbines in accordance with the FAA Advisory Circular AC 70/7460-1M, CAR 621 and ICAO Annex 14. The REDSTAR is equipped with red visible and infrared LEDs, photocell, and GPS for independent operation without need for controls with the ability to report failures specified by FAA, CAR and ICAO that need to be advised to proper authorities.
  • Page 7: L864 Beacon Light (Part # Redstar)

    (Black and White) for power, 1x 14awg (Green) for ground, 4x 22awg (Blue, Yellow and Orange, Gray) for communications and 2x 22awg (Red and Tan) for alarms. All shield wires must be twisted together and terminated to ground, except within REDSTAR Beacon do not terminate, cut of shield wires.
  • Page 8: Optional: Adls Junction Box (Part # Jbwt-Adls)

    Installation should be in accordance with local methods and National Electrical Codes (NEC). 2.3.3 JB beacon connections Maximum of two REDSTAR cable glands entries are available through the base of the enclosure with terminal connections for power, data, and alarms. 2.3.4...
  • Page 9: Operation

    During initial power up unit will take a few minutes to initialize and receive GPS satellite synchronization. Alarm condition will clear after initialization indicating system is functioning without fault. REDSTAR will not come on during the daylight without the photocell receiving required minimum ambient light. (Photocell is Inside the beacon lens on the opposite side of leveling bubble) TWR technical service is available 24/7 and can assist you with measurements at (800) 679-8724.
  • Page 10: Input And Output

    Input and Output 3.2.1 Beacon Alarm Mechanical Relay - REDSTAR alarm is normally closed (NC) and will open if failure occurs. Normally open (NO) is available within REDSTAR base pcb, see detail of connection in the following image. Alarm wires: Red is “NC”...
  • Page 11: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators REDSTAR Beacon Indicator Legend: a) Driver Fault (IR, RED) 1. Red on Fault, normally off 2. Shows fault in either LED driver or LEDs b) 24V 1. Green, normally on 2. 2.Shows 24VDC supply voltage present 3.3V 1. Green, normally on 2.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    4 MAINTENANCE This FAA L864 REDSTAR Beacon is constructed to be maintenance free. It is necessary to install all components and perform all tasks and described in this manual. Testing of opened device under voltage should be avoided if possible and when required should be carried out only by a skilled person who is aware of the hazards involved.
  • Page 13: Major Components Parts List

    The warranty statement as written in this manual is applicable during the installation and daily operation. QTY. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER L864 Power Supply LP01-105 REDSTAR PIGTAIL 33’ (10m) LCABLE-2 Cable liquid tight connector S2521 Page 13 of 18 RedStar 3122021.docx - 3/17/2021...
  • Page 14: Warranty And Return Policy

    6 WARRANTY AND RETURN POLICY TWR Lighting®, Inc. (“TWR®”) warrants its products (other than “LED Product”) against defects in design, material (excluding incandescent bulbs) and workmanship for a period ending on the earlier of two (2) years from the date of shipment or one (1) year from the date of installation.
  • Page 15 The warranty is null and void if the product(s) are damaged in the return shipment. All RMAs must be received by TWR LIGHTING®, INC., 10810 W LITTLE YORK RD. #130, HOUSTON TX 77041-4, within 30 days of issuance.
  • Page 16 THIS WARRANTY IS MADE BY TWR® EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FORGOING, TWR® MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF THE PRODUCT(S) FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TWR® EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. Page 16 of 18 RedStar 3122021.docx - 3/17/2021...
  • Page 17: Rma Form

    RMA FORM RMA-Form RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION FORM Please send this form together with the defect product to TWR Lighting, Inc. TWR Lighting, Inc. reference RMA # Date (mm-dd-yyyy) Number of pages 1 of Customer name Contact person Delivery address TWR Lighting, Inc., 10810 W Little York Rd. #130 Houston, Tx 77041...
  • Page 18: Drawing - Redstar Beacon Chassis

    7 Drawing - REDSTAR BEACON CHASSIS 8 Drawing - CABLE DATA SHEET 9 Drawing – LIGHT KIT FOR WIND TURBINE 10 Drawing – (OPTIONAL) ADLS JUNCTION BOX DETAIL 11 Drawing - (OPTIONAL) ADLS LIGHTING KIT CHASSIS FOR WIND TURBINE 12 Drawing - (OPTIONAL) ADLS LIGHTING KIT SCHEMATIC FOR WIND TURBINE Page 18 of 18 RedStar 3122021.docx - 3/17/2021...
  • Page 19 FAA requirements as published in Advisory Circular 150/5345-43. NOTICE: The drawings and photographic images contained herein are the sole property of TWR Lighting, Inc. All information contained herein that is not generally known shall be considered confidential except to the extent the information has been previously established. The drawings and photographic images contained herein may not be reproduced, copied or used as the basis for manufacture or sale or promotion or any other purpose without the expressed written permission of TWR Lighting, Inc.
  • Page 20 TWR Lighting, Inc.

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