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AV-FL-DC
Universal DC Helipad Floodlight
Installation & Service Manual
Version 1.0
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Low Prole - 25cm
AV-FL-DC
Universal DC Helipad Floodlight
Custom lens optic
designed specically
for helipad operations
Weather resistant
enclosure
Adjustable tilt
LED luminaire
for even & focused
light distribution
Frangible mount
Figure 1
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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4
Technology ................................................................................................................... 4
AV-FL-DC Model ........................................................................................................... 5
Assembly & Installation .............................................................................................. 6
Assembling the Light & Conguration of Settings ........................................................................................6
TLOF Light Arrangement ..............................................................................................................................7
LED Floodlight Unit Adjustment ....................................................................................................................8
Block Diagram ............................................................................................................. 9
Avlite Light Warranty ................................................................................................. 10
Version No. Description Date Approved
1.0 Manual Launch March 2013 A. Groell
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Introduction
Congratulations! By choosing to purchase an Avlite light, you have become the
owner of one of the most advanced solar LED aviation lights in the world.
Avlite Systems draws on more than 25 years experience in the design and manufacture of navigation
aids, and particular care has been taken to ensure your light gives years of trouble free service.
As a commitment to producing the highest quality products for our customers, Avlite has been
independently certied as complying with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 quality management
system.
By taking a few moments to browse through this booklet, you will become familiar with the versatility of
your light, and be able to maximise its operating function.
Please remember to complete the Avlite warranty registration card accompanying your light.
Technology
Avlite Systems is a world-class solar lighting systems manufacturer with a proven
reputation for rapid, innovative, and agile technology solutions designed specically
for defense, government, civil and humanitarian aid operations in the most remote,
toughest environments.
Electronics
Avlite employs leading in-house electronic engineers in the design and development of software and
related circuitry. All individual electronic components are sourced directly by Avlite procurement staff
ensuring that only the highest quality components are used in our products.
LED Technology
All aviation lights use the latest advancements in LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology as a light
source. The major advantage of LED’s over traditional light sources is well established in that they
typically have an operational life in excess of 100,000 hours, resulting in substantial savings to
maintenance and servicing costs.
Precision Construction
Commitment to investing in the design and construction of injection-moulded parts including optic
lenses, light bases and a range of other components ensures that all Avlite products are of a
consistent and superior quality.
Optical Performance
Avlite manufactures a range of aviation LED lenses moulded from multi-cavity dies. The company has
superior in-house lens manufacturing capabilities to support outstanding optical performance.
Award-winning, Patented Technology
Several United States and Australian patent registrations are held on Avlite’s range of innovative
designs, with other regional patents pending in Canada, United Kingdom and Europe.
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SPECIFICATIONS•* AV-FL-DC
Light Characteristics
Light Source LED
Available colors White, other colors available on request
LED Life Expectancy (hours) >100,000
Electrical Characteristics
Current Draw (A) @ 12V: 1.7
Operating Voltage (V) 10 - 30
Circuit Protection Integrated
Temperature Range -40 to 80°C
Physical Characteristics
Body Material 7-stage powder coated aluminium
Lens Material LEXAN® Polycarbonate – UV stabilized
Mounting Frangible mount
Height (mm/inches) 250 / 9¾
Length (mm/inches) 406 / 16
Width (mm/inches) 230 / 9
Mass (kg/lbs) 5 / 11
Product Life Expectancy Up to 12 years
Environmental Factors
Humidity 0 to 100%, MIL-STD-810F
Icing 22kg per square inch
Wind Speed Up to 160kph
Certications
CE EN61000-6-3:1997. EN61000-6-1:1997
Quality Assurance ISO9001:2008
Waterproof (electronic enclosures) IP68
Intellectual Property
Trademarks AVLITE® is a registered trademark of Avlite Systems
Warranty *
3 year warranty
Options Available
• 110-240VAC operation available via step-down transformer
AV-FL-DC Model
Avlite’s universal DC oodlight has been specically designed for helipads to provide
uniform surface lighting where the TLOF and FATO lights need to be supplemented with
oodlighting. It offers a 10-30VDC, LED based solution to the ICAO touchdown and liftoff area perimeter oodlights.
The LED optic is specically designed for helipad operations, and distributes the light
evenly across the wide helipad surface. The angle of tilt of the LED luminaire can be
easily adjusted to focus the light on the helipad to maximise illumination. The optic
hood further prevents potential glare to pilots upon approach.
Housed in a weatherproof, powder-coated aluminium enclosure to withstand the
harshest of environments ,the assembly has a low prole of less than 25cm and
mounts to frangible points.
*
•
Subject to standard terms and conditions
Specications subject to change or variation without notice
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Assembly & Installation
The installation of the AV-FL-RF-SOL Solar Aviation Light includes the following steps:-
• Unpacking
• Initial Inspection
• Assembling the light & conguration of settings
• Installing the light assembly
Tools required for assembly & installation:-
• Hammer
• 6mm Allen Key
Unpacking & Initial Inspection
Unpack all hardware and inspect for damage. If there is any damage, please contact your Avlite Ofce.
Retain original packing material for possible future use in shipping the AV-FL-DC.
Assembling the Light & Conguration of Settings
1. Before activating the lights, the lights must be layed out on the helipad in the
location they will be installed.
2. Lights should always be installed on mounting plates or stakes.
a) LED Floodlight Unit
• Setup a number
1
of concrete pads at equidistant points around the TLOF at ground level. The
concrete pads should have a dimension of approximately 40cm x 40cm with with sufcient depth
depending on soil conditions. NOTE: As an alternative it is possible to use rubber tiles instead of
concrete pads.
• Embed four bolts. Use the Mount Base as a placing template
• Make sure the concrete pads are dry and hard before xing the Mount Base using washers and
screw nuts. Make sure the Mount Base is levelled
• Fix the Frangible Sleeve (76mm) on top of the Mount Base using the hex socket
• Fix the LED Floodlight Unit on top of the Frangible Sleeve
• Point the LED Floodlight Unit into the desired direction
2
. Make sure the LED Floodlight Unit is just
below 25cm high and levelled
• Fix the light by tightening the hex sockets at the Frangible Sleeve
• Connect the LED Floodlight Unit to a DC power supply
1
Number of required / planned lights
2
Please refer to “TLOF Light Arrangement” section of this manual
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TLOF Light Arrangement
• Best TLOF area illumination can be archived by an equidistant arrangement of the LED Floodlight
Units around the Helipad.
LEGEND
LED Floodlight Unit
Main Beam
Example of a round TLOF area
with 8 equidistant Flood Lights
pointing towards to the centre point
Example of a squarish TLOF area
with 8 equidistant Flood Lights
Figure 2. Design examples of a round and square TLOF area
with 8 equidistant oodlights
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LED Floodlight Unit Adjustment
By using the tilt mechanism each individual LED Floodlight Units can be precisely adjusted. For that
the user has to use the following steps:
• Loosen the two nut screws at the back of the LED Floodlight Unit (please refer to Figure 3)
• Adjust the Light Head as required by turning the Tilt Screw Nut. A spring between the LED
Floodlight Unit and the Light Head will provide the required tension
• After the adjustment secure the tilt / position of the Light Head by tighten the Locking Screw Nut
SIDE VIEW
REAR VIEW
Cable gland
Tilt mechanism
Light Head
Mount Base
Pivot point
LED Floodlight Unit
Concrete block and in-ground bolds
Recommended size: 40cm x 40cm)
LED Floodlight Unit
Tilt screw / Locking screw
Light head
Tilt screw
locking srew
/
Tilt mechanism
Pivot point
Frangible Sleeve (76mm)
Ground
Frangible Sleeve (76mm)
Concrete block and in-ground bolds
Recommended size: 40cm x 40cm)
Figure 3. Tilt mechanism
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Best practice:
For an even light distribution with minimum/no glare please use the following steps:
• Perform the adjustment at night
• Switch off all lights except one
• Go to the opposite light and check for possible glare
• Adjust the Light Head to minimize any glare as described in “LED Floodlight Unit adjustment”
section of this manual
• Switch off the adjusted LED Floodlight Unit and perform the tilt adjustment at the next LED
Floodlight Unit until all lights are adjusted as required
For details please refer to Figure 4
Opposite light
10Vdc – 30Vdc
GND
Figure 5.
LED Floodlight Unit
Figure 4. Beam direction
Block Diagram
LED Floodlight Unit
Beam spread
LED
Override switch
Ground
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Avlite Light Warranty V1.1
Activating the Warranty
Upon purchase, the Avlite Systems warranty must be activated for recognition of future claims. To do
this you have two (2) options:
1. Postal Registration
Please complete the Avlite Systems Warranty Registration Card and return to Avlite within 30 days
of your purchase.
2. Online Registration
Please complete the Online Registration Form at; www.avlite.com
Avlite Systems will repair or replace your lantern in the event of electronic failure for a period
of up to three years from the date of purchase.
The unit must be returned to Avlite freight prepaid.
Warranty Terms
1. Avlite Systems warrants that any Avlite aviation products tted with telemetry equipment including
but not limited to AIS, GSM, GPS or RF (“Telemetry Products”) will be free from defective materials
and workmanship under normal and intended use, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth,
for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
2. Avlite Systems warrants that any rotationally-moulded products (“Roto-Moulded Products”) and
accessory products (“Accessory Products”) will be free from defective materials and workmanship
under normal and intended use, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth, for a period of
twelve (12) months from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
3. Avlite Systems warrants that any Avlite aviation products other than the Telemetry Products, RotoMoulded Products and Accessory Products (“Avlite Products”) will be free from defective materials
and workmanship under normal and intended use, subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth,
for a period of three (3) years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
4. Avlite Systems will repair or replace, at Avlite’s sole discretion, any Telemetry Products, RotoMoulded Products, Accessory Products or Avlite Products found to be defective in material and
workmanship in the relevant warranty period so long as the Warranty Conditions (set out below)
are satised.
5. If any Telemetry Products or Avlite Products are tted with a rechargeable battery, Avlite Systems
warrants the battery will be free from defect for a period of one (1) year when used within original
manufacturer’s specications and instructions.
Warranty Conditions
This Warranty is subject to the following conditions and limitations;
1. The warranty is applicable to lanterns manufactured from 1/1/2009.
2. The warranty is void and inapplicable if:
a. the product has been used or handled other than in accordance with the instructions in the
owner’s manual and any other information or instructions provided to the customer by Avlite;
b. the product has been deliberately abused, or misused, damaged by accident or neglect or in
being transported; or
c. the defect is due to the product being repaired or tampered with by anyone other than Avlite or
authorised Avlite repair personnel.
3. The customer must give Avlite Systems notice of any defect with the product within 30 days of the
customer becoming aware of the defect.
4. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need
to be replaced. Typical battery replacement period is 3-4 years. Long term exposure to high
temperatures will shorten the battery life. Batteries used or stored in a manner inconsistent with
the manufacturer’s specications and instructions shall not be covered by this warranty.
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5. No modications to the original specications determined by Avlite shall be made without written
approval of Avlite Systems.
6. Avlite lights can be tted with 3rd party power supplies and accessories but are covered by the 3rd
party warranty terms and conditions.
7. The product must be packed and returned to Avlite Systems by the customer at his or her
sole expense. Avlite Systems will pay return freight of its choice. A returned product must be
accompanied by a written description of the defect and a photocopy of the original purchase
receipt. This receipt must clearly list model and serial number, the date of purchase, the name and
address of the purchaser and authorised dealer and the price paid by the purchaser. On receipt
of the product, Avlite Systems will assess the product and advise the customer as to whether the
claimed defect is covered by this warranty.
8. Avlite Systems reserves the right to modify the design of any product without obligation to
purchasers of previously manufactured products and to change the prices or specications of any
product without notice or obligation to any person.
9. Input voltage shall not exceed those recommended for the product.
10. Warranty does not cover damage caused by the incorrect replacement of battery in solar lantern
models.
11. This warranty does not cover any damage or defect caused to any product as a result of water
ooding or any other acts of nature.
12. There are no representations or warranties of any kind by Avlite or any other person who is an
agent, employee, or other representative or afliate of Avlite, express or implied, with respect to
condition of performance of any product, their merchantability, or tness for a particular purpose, or
with respect to any other matter relating to any products.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by section 68A of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth), the liability of Avlite
Systems under this Warranty will be, at the option of Avlite Systems, limited to either the replacement
or repair of any defective product covered by this Warranty. Avlite Systems will not be liable to Buyer
for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deciencies in accepted items.
Limited to Original Purchaser
This Warranty is for the sole benet of the original purchaser of the covered product and shall not
extend to any subsequent purchaser of the product.
Miscellaneous
Apart from the specic warranties provided under this warranty, all other express or implied warranties
relating to the above product is hereby excluded to the fullest extent allowable under law. The warranty
does not extend to any lost prots, loss of good will or any indirect, incidental or consequential costs or
damages or losses incurred by the purchaser as a result of any defect with the covered product.
Warrantor
Avlite Systems has authorised distribution in many countries of the world. In each country, the
authorised importing distributor has accepted the responsibility for warranty of products sold by
distributor. Warranty service should normally be obtained from the importing distributor from whom
you purchased your product. In the event of service required beyond the capability of the importer,
Avlite Systems will full the conditions of the warranty. Such product must be returned at the owner’s
expense to the Avlite Systems factory, together with a photocopy of the bill of sale for that product, a
detailed description of the problem, and any information necessary for return shipment.
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor.
Avlite products are subject to certain Australian and worldwide patent applications.
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Other Avlite Products Available
AV-FL-DC
Solar Aviation Lighting
Obstruction Lighting
Typical Applications
• Temporary & permanent
aireld lighting
• Remote, emergency &
defence aireld lighting
• Barricade, hazard &
perimeter lighting
• Helipad lighting
• Obstruction lighting
For a complete list of product compliances
including ICAO & FAA, please contact Avlite today
Helipad Lighting
Aireld Markers
& Accessories
Area & Sign Lighting
Head Ofce
Avlite Systems
11 Industrial Drive
Somerville, Vic 3912
Australia
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