Airport Rotating Beacon

• All moving parts are permanently lubricated.
  
• Patented belt-drive motor system (Patent no. 5816678).
  
• Impedance-protected motor eliminates burn outs and is permanently lubricated.
  
• No slip rings or brushes to wear out or maintain.
  
• FAA required 12 RPM produces 24 flashes per minute.
  
• Lamp Life: Two 400 watt metal-halide lamps, mounted 180° apart, have approximately a two-year life span and produce 32,000 total lumens.
  
• Powerful metal-halide lamps for excellent visibility.
  
• Lamp housing pre-set at 5°. Adjustable to 0° to +10° above horizontal.
  
• Visibility from over 50 miles (80 km).
  
• The beacon comes with mounting feet and can be adapted to any level mounting surface.
  
• Class II beacon includes Winterization Package.

Theory of Operation

Our beacon's new patented design makes it virtually maintenance free - only the lamps are changed. The L-802A beacon has incorporated the use of efficient 400W metal-halide lamps coupled with parabolic reflectors. The combination of this light source and the focusing system gives this beacon a powerful beam that can be seen for over 50 miles. In keeping with FAA requirements, the beacon rotates at 12 RPM to produce a total of 24 flashes per minute. It has two lamps mounted 180° apart with one lens clear and the other aviation green. The 400W metal-halide lamps have approximately a two-year life span and produce 32,000 lumens. The extended bulb life eliminates the need for a bulb changer system. The beacon heads are factory preset at 5° up elevation.

The patented belt drive motor system helps make this the most trouble-free beacon on the market. The impedance protected motor eliminates the need for a clutch system while also preventing costly burn outs. The belt drive system eliminates the need for grease on gears and provides smooth, quiet, reliable operation.

The patented electrical power design eliminates the conventional brushes and slip rings that other small beacons require. Worn out brushes and pitted slip rings are the primary cause of most beacon failures.

Specifications

• Electrical Power: The beacon operates on 120V AC,
• Beacon Housing: Weatherproof steel cabinet with cast aluminum head.
  
• Finish: Powder coat painted International Orange.
  
• The beacon comes with mounting feet and can be adapted to any level mounting surface that can support 200 lb. weight.
  
• Optional Mounting: Tower Mount part no. 46-4200-0000, REA Mount part no. 46-4200-0002, Beacon Tower - contact the Flight Light Sales Department for details.
  
• Operating Temperature:
  Class I -22° to +131°F (-30° to +55°C).
  Class II -67° to +131°F (-55° to +55°C).
  
• Humidity 0 to 100%.
  
• Wind velocities to 100 mph (161 kph).
  
• Packaging: Cube Shipping Volume: 48"x 32"x 32" (122 x 81 x 81 cm).
  
• Weight: 200 lb. (90.7 kg).

Charles Wm. Cunningham, 5785 SE Tangerine Blvd, Stuart, FL 34997-8017. Tel: 561-220-8449 ; Fax: 561-220-4798.