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Table of contents About this manual 1.1. How to work with the manual ......................6 1.2. Record of changes..........................6 1.3. Abbreviations and terms ........................7 1.4. Icons used in the manual ........................7 Safety 2.1. Use..............................8 2.2. Safety symbols............................8 2.3. Skilled personnel..........................9 2.4. Liability ..............................9 2.5.
DTS / DTC light, in the manual referred to as the fixture. How to work with the manual Familiarize yourself with the structure and content. Carry out the actions completely and in the given sequence.
Generic term for an item that holds the fixture together or that holds the fixture on its mounting support, e.g. nut, bolt, washer Foreign Object Debris Commercial name for an ADB type of 8” shallow base 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.
You can find a complete overview of the fixture in all available versions in the chapter 7. Intended use The ADB taxiway inset light types DTS / DTC are intended for: Centre line lights on straight and curved taxiway sections and on rapid exit taxiways...
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E: Article number of the inner cover assy. Note For an overview of all fixture colour codes see § 7.1. If you modify the fixture, it is your responsibility to update the identification. ADB can supply modification stickers: see § 7.3. AM.04.510e - Edition 1.5...
Obey the instructions of the adhesives necessary for the fasteners. Only install the fixture on mounting supports: That ADB has approved; That are installed according to the Instruction Manual of the mounting support. Failure to do so can result in a highly dangerous situation of FOD, with potential lethal consequences.
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Install and replace the complete fixture CAUTION Make sure that: The fixture is supplied from a 6.6 A series circuit; The series circuit is powered by a Constant Current Regulator that complies with IEC 61822; The transformer is an AGL series transformer that complies with IEC 61823.
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Install and replace the complete fixture Curved section only Make sure the ADB logo (A) points towards the centre (B) of the curve of the section. Install Lubricate and connect Lubricate the labyrinth gasket (A) with water. Note To facilitate the use, add some soap to the water.
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Install and replace the complete fixture Install Carefully move the fixture (A) vertically into the mounting support (B). Make sure that you do not pinch the cable leads. Check if the fixture fits correctly in the mounting support. Make sure the dents of the washers (D) face upwards.
Install and replace the complete fixture Remove WARNING Make sure the power is OFF when you install or remove any fixture. CAUTION Never hold the fixture by the cable leads. This can damage the insulation, break the waterproof seal and cause insulation faults and water leakage. Note The instructions show only the lifting tool (on wheels).
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Install and replace the complete fixture AM.04.510e - Edition 1.5...
Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance personnel must refer to the maintenance procedure described in the ICAO Airport Services Manual, Part 9, Airport maintenance practices and in FAA Advisory Circular N° AC150/ 5340-26, chapter 45, section 4. WARNING Do not carry out any action on the fixture unless you have read and understood all the information in the chapter 2.
Maintenance Part replacement WARNING Only use fasteners of the same type as the one originally supplied with the fixture. Always tighten the fasteners to the recommended torque. Use a calibrated torque wrench. If this is not the case, this may cause the fasteners to loosen, damage the fixture, potentially to loosen the fixture.
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Maintenance 5.2.2 Replace upper cover assy CAUTION Always dispose of the gaskets and the screws when you disassemble the upper cover assy. Parts Upper cover assy Inner cover screws Gasket of the pressure release screw Tools: Lubricant A. See § 7.4. Disassemble Remove the pressure release screw (A).
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Maintenance 5.2.3 Replace prism CAUTION Always dispose of the gaskets and the screws when you disassemble the prism. Parts Prism Prism gasket Prism screws. Disassemble Remove the upper cover assy. See § 5.2.2. Remove the prism screws (A). Dispose of the prism screws. Remove the prism bracket (B).
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Maintenance 5.2.4 Replace optical assy CAUTION Always dispose of the gaskets and the screws when you disassemble the optical assy. Parts Optical assy Optical assy screws. Gasket for optical assy Gasket of the pressure release screw Tools Lubricant A. See § 7.4. Disassemble Remove the upper cover assy.
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Maintenance Connect to PCB Connect the optical assy to input 1 and 2 on the PCB, if applicable. INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 are labelled underneath the connector. When you have an unidirectional light, connect the optical assy to connector INPUT1.
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Maintenance 5.2.6 Replace cable lead Parts Cable lead Cable lead screws. Plug bracket Disassemble Remove the cable lead screws (A). Dispose of the cable lead screws. Remove the plug bracket (C). Remove the cable lead (B). Assemble Install the new cable lead. Install the plug bracket.
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Take a new inner cover assy with new fuse resitors. Connect the PCB. See § 5.2.4. Do not fasten the optical assy. Do a fixture operation test. See § 5.4. If the fixture does not turn on, contact ADB. Assemble Assemble the optical assy. See § 5.2.4.
Maintenance Disassemble Remove the fuse resistor(s) (A) by pulling the legs of the fuse resistor. Dispose of the old fuse resistor. Take the new fuse resistor from the kit. Place the new fuse resistor in the socket. Assemble Insert the legs of the new fuse resistor in the socket. Waterproof test Tools Air hose with dry air...
Maintenance In case of a leak Locate the leak source. Replace the gasket or part that causes the leak. Note Also check contact surfaces for any scratches, corrosion or other damage. Repeat the waterproof test. Fixture operation test Tools FAA or IEC series transformer, powered from a FAA or IEC constant current generator Note The power of the series transformer shall not exceed 200 W, for versions with the monitoring option.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting guide Table: 6.1 Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause Possible solution No light or light flickers Connection to the input power Remove the fixture. See has a malfunction. § 4.4. Check the electrical connection, the cable and the receptacles. The LED has a malfunction Replace the optical assy.
R = Red G = Green Y = Yellow N = Blank (no light) Toe-in 0 = No toe-in (for DTS) 3 = toe-in on both sides (for DTC) Dimensions A = 8" diameter Power supply and Monitoring S = 6,6A - 50/60Hz series supply, without monitoring option...
Technical data Specifications Item Description Lamp rating 9 W per side 11W (Bidirectional light with one plug) Nominal supply current 6.6 A +/- 3% Rated frequencies 50 / 60 Hz (+/- 7.5%) Protection class IP67 Dimensions 203 mm x 97 mm (diameter height) Weight 4.0 kg...
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