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ADBs prior written consent. This manual could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. ADB reserves the right to revise this manual from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation of ADB to notify any person of such revision or change.
Table of contents About this manual 1.1. How to work with the manual ......................5 1.2. Record of changes..........................5 1.3. Abbreviations and terms ........................6 1.4. Icons used in the manual ........................6 Safety 2.1. Use..............................7 2.2. Safety symbols............................7 2.3. Skilled personnel..........................8 2.4. Liability ..............................8 2.5.
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Technical data 7.1. Specifications ............................ 33 7.2. Electrical wiring and PCB settings ....................40 7.3. Exploded view and components ....................... 43 7.4. Possible hardware for installation .....................45 7.5. Possible tools for installation......................46 7.6. Ambient conditions..........................46 AM.04.265e - Edition 1.1...
About this manual About this manual The manual shows the information necessary to: install carry out maintenance carry out troubleshooting on the PVL guidance sign, in the manual referred to as the equipment. How to work with the manual Familiarize yourself with the structure and content. Carry out the actions completely and in the given sequence.
About this manual Abbreviations and terms Term or abbreviation Description Airfield Ground Lighting Constant Current Regulator Federal Aviation Administration Fastener Generic term for an item that holds the equipment together or that holds the equipment on its mounting support, e.g. nut, bolt, washer Foreign Object Debris ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation...
Safety Safety Read all warnings carefully. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, death, or property damage. To use the equipment safely: Refer to the International Standard IEC 61820, Electrical installation for lighting and beaconing of aerodromes - Constant current series circuits for aeronautical ground lighting - System design and installation requirements, and to the International Standard IEC 61821, Electrical installations for lighting and beaconing of aerodromes - Maintenance of aeronautical ground lighting circuits for instructions on safety precautions.
Use this equipment only as described in the manual. ADB cannot be held responsible for injuries or damages resulting from non-standard, unintended uses of its equipment. The equipment is designed and intended only for the purpose described in the manual.
Safety Fasteners WARNING Only use fasteners of the same type as the one originally supplied with the equipment. Always tighten the fasteners to the recommended torque. Use a calibrated torque wrench and apply the recommended adhesive type. Obey the instructions of the adhesives necessary for the fasteners. If this is not the case, this may cause the fasteners to loosen, damage the equipment, potentially to loosen the equipment.
Maintenance and repair Allow only skilled personnel to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks. Only persons who are properly trained and familiar with ADB equipment are permitted to service the equipment. Always use safety devices when working on the equipment.
Description Description Overview You can find a complete overview of the equipment in all available versions in the chapter 7. Intended use On civil aerodromes: Mandatory instruction signs Information signs VOR check-point sign Variants of equipment The equipment can be also supplied with these options: An additional safety switch.
The equipment meets IEC 60598-1. Make sure that you make all electrical connections accordingly. Note The figures show a typical connection that uses an ADB conduit elbow. The procedures in this chapter show the complete information for a series power supply. For a parallel power supply, the procedures are similar.
Installation Installation examples Note These examples show general installation details. The drawings are for instructional use only, do not use them as construction drawings for specific projects. Example 1 6048 Items: Ground level M10 expansion bolt (3 per flange) Primary series loop Concrete block Transformer pit or housing with drainage Sign...
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Installation Example 2 07-25 CAT II 3 x M10 Items: Base L-867B or transformer pit Ground level Weather proof sealing and filling Frost line M10 expansion bolt (3 per flange) Sign Conduit elbow Message Concrete block Electrical connection through leg (option) Measurements: X1: 2100 mm X12: 100 mm...
Installation Determine location of equipment Determine the perpendicular distance for the defined taxiway or runway pavement edge to the nearest edge of the equipment. Use table 5-5 of ICAO Annex 14, Volume 1. In the case of adjacent equipment, make sure that: The equipment is separated with a distance X = 36 mm;...
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Installation Define location of Equipment transformer Transformer housing location housing Primary cable Make sure the transformer housing is adjacent to the sign foundation. The figure shows some possible arrangements. Make sure that you can easily access the transformer and do not need to remove the equipment.
Installation Install equipment Prepare Put the equipment on the concrete foundation. Align the equipment, especially in the case of adjacent equipments. Mark the position of the fixation holes. Use the drill template. See § 7.5. Note If you do not use the drill template, the figure in § 7.1.2 shows the dimensions.
Installation 4.11 Electrical connection through leg (option) Prepare a hole (A) with a diameter of 63 mm. Pull the secondary cable (B) through the leg (C). Note The secondary cable is not supplied with the equipment AM.04.265e - Edition 1.1...
Installation 4.12 Install electrical connection Enter cable into the equipment Note We recommend to run the cable either through a flexible conduit or through the left outer leg for protection against damage caused by rodents and UV-radiation. Open the equipment. See § 5.2. Slip the flexible conduit over the cable, if used.
Installation Finish Connect a separate earth cable between the earth connector and the external earthing system. The earth connector is in the bottom of the equipment, in the proximity of the power adapter. Tighten the compression gland(s) at the bottom of the equipment. Connect the cable(s) to the external power supply: Use a FAA-plug for series supplies.
The equipment meets IEC 60598-1. Make sure that you make all electrical connections accordingly. Note The figures show a typical connection that uses an ADB conduit elbow. The procedures in this chapter show the complete information for a series power supply. For a parallel power supply, the procedures are similar.
Maintenance Open equipment Note The sign can be serviced without removing the front frame. To remove the front frame, see § 5.4.2. Open the clasp lock Move the handle (A) of the clasp lock to the backwards position. Move the clasp lock to the downward position (B).
Maintenance Part replacement Note For the correct replacement parts, see § 7.3. 5.4.1 Light source Part LED strip Remove Open and/or remove the front panel. See § 5.2. Disconnect the two connectors (A) from the LED strip (B). Remove the LED strip from the supporting rail (C).
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Maintenance 5.4.2 Front frame assembly Part Front frame assembly Take out the struts Open the front frame. See § 5.2. Take the struts (A) out of the latch (B). Release the hinges Push the axes of the hinge (A) together. Remove the front frame Bring the front frame into position Bring the new front frame (A) into a...
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Maintenance Finish Install the struts (A) into the latch (B). Release the axes of the hinge. Close the front frame. See § 5.3. 5.4.3 Other component inside the equipment Part Component that needs replacement Open the equipment. See § 5.2. Disconnect the wires to the component that needs replacement.
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Maintenance Connect the wires Connect the wire (A) to the connector OUT1 (B). Connect the bridge (C) to the connector OUT2 (D). Install the new protective cover on the power adapter. Close the equipment. See § 5.3. 5.4.5 Power supply cable Part 2-core cable for a series circuit.
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Maintenance Series circuit - disconnect Disconnect the FAA-plug to cut off the external power supply. Disconnect the cables (A) from the receptable (B) and receptable (C). Remove Remove the cable from the equipment. Remove the flexible conduit if applicable. See § 4.12. Install Install the electrical connection.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Table: 6.1 Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause Possible solution Equipment does not light up Defective LED strip(s) Replace the LED strip(s). homogeneously See § 5.4.1. Defective cable(s) or cable Repair the connection. connection(s) Replace the cable(s) . Defective power adapter PCB Replace the power adapter.
Technical data Technical data Specifications 7.1.1 General specifications Table: 7.1 Specifications Item Serial supply Parallel supply Light source Minimum lifetime at 6.6A 50 000 hours Power rating of the LED Dimensions Equipment type dependent. See § 7.1.2. Weight 32 to 107 kg, equipment type dependent. Meets the weight limit in ICAO Aerodrome Design Manual Part 6.
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Technical data 7.1.2 Dimensions per equipment type Equipment type Legend panel X [mm] Y [mm] Z [mm] length [mm] 1100 1148 1044 1300 1349 1245 1500 1550 1446 1700 1750 1900 1951 2100 2151 1023 1023 2300 2351 1348 2500 2552 1469 2700...
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Technical data A Ground level Equipment type Legend panel X [mm] Y [mm] Z [mm] height [mm] 1 to 12 2 to 12 1020 AM.04.265e - Edition 1.1...
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Technical data 7.1.3 Power consumption series supply Table: 7.2 Mandatory signs, series transformer. Legend panel height: 600 mm Legend panel height: 800 mm 1 LP 42 1 LP 42 1 LP 1100 5 1 LP 47 1 LP 1300 7 1 LP 58 1 LP 1500 8...
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Technical data Table: 7.3 Information signs, series transformer. Legend panel height: 600 mm Legend panel height: 800 mm 1 LP 36 1 LP 36 1 LP 1100 3 1 LP 36 1 LP 1300 4 1 LP 42 1 LP 1500 5 1 LP 47 1 LP...
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Technical data 7.1.4 Power consumption parallel supply Table: 7.4 Mandatory signs, parallel transformer. Legend panel height: 600 mm Legend panel height: 800 mm 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900 3300 3700 Only available as a retrofit kit. AM.04.265e - Edition 1.1...
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Technical data Table: 7.5 Information signs, parallel transformer. Legend panel height: 600 mm Legend panel height: 800 mm 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2100 2300 2500 2700 2900 3300 3700 Only available as a retrofit kit. AM.04.265e - Edition 1.1...
Technical data Electrical wiring and PCB settings 7.2.1 Series power supply wiring diagram White Brown Black Green/yellow Power in (from RST) Anode Cathode Technical data AM.04.265e - Edition 1.1...
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Technical data 7.2.2 Parallel power supply wiring diagram Wiring of the power supply assembly LED strip connection Power adapter Wiring of the next power supply assembly 1st Power supply assembly 2nd Power supply assembly 7.2.3 Location of input terminals and power adapters Note Only valid for parallel power supply Power adapter...
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Technical data 7.2.4 Settings on the PCB High power Dipswitch block Config Low power Dipswitch block Options2 Dipswitch block Options1 Table: 7.6 Settings for dip-switch 'Options1' Dipswitch Mode Options1/1 Reserved for Standard Not applicable future use Options1/2 Brightness mode Low brightness S1 (2.8 A) to Low brightness S1 (2.8 A) to S3 (4.1 A) S2 (3.4 A)
Technical data Exploded view and components 7.3.1 Exploded view The illustration shows the series power supply version. The parallel power supply version uses a different power adaptor. AM.04.265e - Edition 1.1...
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Technical data 7.3.2 Components Components Article Spare part description number Mounting leg 4071.90.091 Mounting leg for signs of H 600 mm x L up to 2100 mm, 1 mounting flange included 4071.80.661 Mounting leg for signs of H 600 mm x L from 2300 to 2900 mm, 1 mounting flange included 4071.80.671...
Technical data Components Article Spare part description number IP54 PVL LED strip with mounting for 4072.51.260 2.8-6.6 A series supply IP34 and IP54 PVL LED strip with mounting for 4072.22.641 230 Vac parallel supply Cable between 2 LED strips 6104.55.060 Cable between power 6104.55.050 supply and first LED strip...
Technical data Possible tools for installation Details Tool A Flat spanner for 17 mm hex. head bolts Tool B Male hexagonal keys, 4 mm Tool C Male hexagonal keys, 6 mm Tool D Drill template, article number: 1PVOPVHTOOL1 Tool E Percussion drill with concrete drill bits Tool F Mason’s spirit level...
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