High intensity unidirectional elevated light for approach, threshold and runway end and for sequenced flashing lights (sfls), runway threshold identification (rtils) systems (42 pages)
Material Handling Precautions and Storage precautions that must be followed. ADB SAFEGATE reserves the right to examine goods upon which a claim is made. Said goods must be presented in the same condition as when the defect therein was discovered. ADB SAFEGATE furthers reserves the right to require the return of such goods to establish any claim.
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Details and values given in this manual are average values and have been compiled with care. They are not binding, however, and the author disclaims any liability for damages or detriments suffered as a result of reliance on the information given herein or the use of products, processes or equipment to which this manual refers.
1.1 Safety Introduction to Safety This section contains general safety instructions for installing and using ADB SAFEGATE equipment. Some safety instructions may not apply to the equipment in this manual. Task- and equipment-specific warnings are included in other sections of this manual where appropriate.
RELIANCE Approach Flash System Safety instructions Qualified Personnel Important Information The term qualified personnel is defined here as individuals who thoroughly understand the equipment and its safe operation, maintenance and repair. Qualified personnel are physically capable of performing the required tasks, familiar with all relevant safety rules and regulations and have been trained to safely install, operate, maintain and repair the equipment.
Note To minimize the risk of errors, the ADB SAFEGATE Sales Representative will have information on which gasket goes with which base. This information is also provided in the product Data sheets, the User Manuals and the Spare Part Lists.
RELIANCE Approach Flash System Safety instructions CAUTION Use of incorrect combination of gaskets, bolts and nuts can create severe damages to the product installation and create multiple safety risks. To obtain a safe and watertight installation the O-ring and retaining bolt stated in the document must be used.
• Allow only qualified personnel to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks. • Only persons who are properly trained and familiar with ADB SAFEGATE equipment are permitted to service this equipment. • An open airfield current circuit is capable of generating >5000 Vac and may appear OFF to a meter.
2.0 Introduction The RELIANCE Approach Flash System, referred to as SFL, serves as a sequential approach flash lighting system and threshold identification lighting system at airports. It meets all the requirements of ICAO Annex 14 and the requirements for military lighting systems in compliance with STANAG 3316 and the “Manual for Lighting Systems”.
Introduction 2.2 System architecture In the RELIANCE Approach Flash System, referred to as the SFL, instead of the traditional gaseous-discharge technology, lights with modern light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are used as the light source. The white high-performance LEDs generate the light flash using an extremely short light pulse with very high peak brightness.
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Approach Flash System, referred to as SFL, consists of a control unit, main chain (SFL - light 1..30), threshold identification (TIL - light 31..32) and power distribution units (1..32). The RELIANCE SFL system enables following static (installation) or dynamic (configuration settings) system configurations: •...
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RELIANCE Approach Flash System Introduction Communication interface service computer Communication interface flash lights 2-wire power line Environmental temperature -25 to +45 °C Relative humidity, not condensed 10 to 90% International Protection class IP 43 Altitude over NN (operation) -100 to +2,500 m...
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Single Inset Cold/W - Phoenix Connector Notes Supply of required electric and installation parts ( joint, T-joint, cabling) is not part of ADB SAFEGATE delivery but responsibility of the installer. For more details refer to manual. Refer to manual. 300 Ohm termination resistor of data lines delivered with MCU.
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RELIANCE Approach Flash System Introduction Transformer, Connection, and Mounting Ordering Information Ordering Code Part Description P864 PDU800D-SFL SELV Isolating Unit P1006 OLP800D-SFL Optional Overvoltage Protection A5326 OLP Accessory Optional Remote Monitoring for Data Line Overvoltage Protection P1029 JBX800D-SFL T Connection Box - JBX800D 300.241...
RELIANCE Approach Flash System Operator control at the control unit The control panel illustrated here is merely an example. The shape and configuration of the operator controls and displays may differ. Elements Functions The monitor lamp indicates that the control unit is ready for operation.
RELIANCE Approach Flash System Operator control at the control unit For monitoring the flash lighting system, the control module has nine LED displays under the transparent cover. Figure 4: Service, operator control and display elements at the control module 4.2.1 Functions of the configuration buttons The buttons serve for dynamic modification of the system’s configuration.
5.0 Installation The RELIANCE Approach Flash System, referred to as SFL, is installed as an extended approach centerline in front of the runway. The length is usually 900 m, with an interval of 30 m between the lights. The length and individual spacing may vary, and can be found in the project drawings.
RELIANCE Approach Flash System Installation Table 1: System Components Pos. Quantity Designation Type Remark Control unit MCU800D-SFL Supply and monitoring unit of the system 32 (23) Isolating unit PDU800D-SFL Safer isolation of the light incl. overvoltage protection. Overvoltage protection unit...
RELIANCE Approach Flash System Installation Figure 7: Cable Layout and System Detail – Elevated lights r tective Separat on upply Voltage Leve af ty Extra Low Voltag Level r tective Separat on afety xtra Lo oltage Level upply Voltage Leve R emote max.
RELIANCE Approach Flash System Installation 5.2 Special connecting cables for inset flashing lights Inset flashing lights can also be provided with special cables and special plug connectors, to suit the specific project concerned. The assignments and types involved can be found in the project documentation. Special programming adapters may be required for the special plug connectors.
RELIANCE Approach Flash System Installation Figure 11: OLP Unit with Optional Data Line Monitoring Accessory DATA LINE REMOTE MONITORING ACCESSORY WITH INDICATOR A5326 The supply cables (2.5 mm² to 10 mm²) are connected to the overvoltage protection unit as follows: Terminal X1.
RELIANCE Approach Flash System Installation The Position Number (Address) is set at the two rotary switches as a two-digit decimal number (01, 02, … 32). Addresses above 32 may trigger the special functions described in the text below. Figure 13: Elevated flashing lights, rear, addressing...
RELIANCE Approach Flash System Installation Figure 16: Connections of the parameterizing adapter for the inset light, the service computer and of the alternative auxiliary voltage supply via USB or DC input receptacle Figure 17: Adapter cable for the single light and the double lights (via H-connector) After the service computer has been connected, the main menu for monitoring and parameterizing the flashing light will be displayed automatically in the lucDMC service software.
The interface can accordingly be operated using potential-isolated contacts or equivalent digital interfaces without additional external voltage sources. For integration of the flash lighting system into the ADB SAFEGATE remote control system, 2 redundant CAN-Bus interfaces are provided. For serial integration of the SFL into a different remote control system, additional communication modules (GCI) are available as an optional extra, with the following redundant serial interfaces: •...
RELIANCE Approach Flash System Remote control 7.1 Parallel interface 7.1.1 Inputs of the parallel control interface In the control unit, the inputs and outputs of the communication module are connected to two-tier terminals for linking up the parallel interface. The upper level (a) provides the control voltage for the lower input level. This means the control system can be implemented using potential-isolated contacts or equivalent digital interfaces without an external control voltage source.
7.2 Optional CAN-Bus interface The CAN-Bus is used only for connection to the ADB SAFEGATE remote control system. Consult the project drawings to see whether the interface has been activated and has been wired to the output terminal area of the control unit.
Please consult the explanations and help functions integrated into the software package. Note For training courses on how to work with the service software and the RELIANCE Flash Lighting System, please get in touch with ADB SAFEGATE Service. 8.4 Connection For connecting up the service capability, the service computer is connected to the control module’s service plug connector.
RELIANCE Approach Flash System Service software package lucDMC Table 6: General functions available in the header menu (Continued) Display of the protocols saved and the log files of the lucDMC service software package. General settings of the lucDMC software package.
RELIANCE Approach Flash System Service software package lucDMC Table 8: SFL device settings Display of the internal light pulse configuration. standard the chain contains lights with the standard brightness or the optional high-performance lights are being operated at the standard brightness in order to extend their useful lifetime.
The flashing light is malfunctioning. One of the above-listed errors is ongoing. 8.7.2 Internal counter (expert mode) On this page, the number of detailed signals from the lights is displayed. These data are used by ADB SAFEGATE Service to analyze the system.
RELIANCE Approach Flash System Service software package lucDMC 8.7.3 Internal status (expert mode) On this page, all control and monitoring messages and internal measured values are displayed. These data are used by ADB SAFEGATE Service for analyzing the system. Any values stated do not necessarily correspond to physical variables, but are internal scaled data intended for analyzing the system’s behavior.
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These data are used by ADB SAFEGATE Service for analyzing the system. Any values stated do not necessarily correspond to physical variables, but are internal scaled data intended for analyzing the system’s behavior. UM-4006, Rev. 2.4, 2025/01/22 Copyright ADB Safegate, All Rights Reserved...
Settings – serial interface on the communication module (GCI) The additional maintenance interface on the communication module is set up here. The interface is intended only for use by the ADB SAFEGATE service personnel. The settings should not be altered. Setting – failure signal It is here that the second signaling threshold (LF2) is specified for the chain's light failure threshold without TILs.
RELIANCE Approach Flash System Troubleshooting For fast detection and elimination of malfunctions, you can proceed in accordance with the trouble-shooting tree, see Figure 25 Figure 26. The optional lucDMC service software enables you, in addition, to view and analyze the detailed information.
RELIANCE Approach Flash System System planning Inset lights are always supplied with a cast 5-pole plug connector with dimensions in accordance with FAA AC 150/5345-26 PLUG-CLASS A, TYPE II, STYLE I. The mating piece with a 5-pole receptacle with dimensions in accordance with FAA AC 150/5345-26 RECEPTACLE-CLASS A, TYPE II, STYLE 7 and a 2 m connecting cable is supplied with every inset light.
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• 24 VDC control inputs (8) and signal outputs (12) for parallel control • optionally redundant CAN-Bus interface for linking up to a ADB SAFEGATE remote control system • optionally redundant RS485 interfaces with MODBUS/RTU, RCOM or RCOM plus protocol •...
Our experienced engineers are available for support and service at all times, 24 hour/7 days a week. They are part of a dynamic organization making sure the entire ADB SAFEGATE is committed to minimal disturbance for airport operations. ADB SAFEGATE Support Technical Support –...
B.2.1 Local Authority Recycling The disposal of ADB SAFEGATE products is to be made at an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The correct disposal of equipment prevents any potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling.
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