The Dialight Flashing Red Beacon is designed for the lighting of radio towers,
wind generators and other obstructions to aerial navigation, as specified by the
FAA, FCC, ICAO and Transport Canada.
The L-864 Flashing Red Beacon as shown in Figure 1, (hereafter referred to as
the Beacon) operates from 120 / 240VAC 50/60 Hz. The beacon consists of
High Performance LED’s that provide the light output equivalent to an
incandescent fixture while consuming a fraction of the electrical power. This
manual provides guidance and recommendations for the installation and testing
of the beacon assembly. Please read this document in its entirety before
installing the Beacon.
Remove power from all wiring and circuitry before installing or working on the
Beacon.
Wiring the Beacon
The Beacon only requires a connection to 120 / 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power. The
ground wire must be connected for proper operation and protection of the
Beacon.
Mounting the Beacon
Dialight recommends the installation of one or more lightning rods near the
installed Beacon. The lightning rods should extend a minimum of three feet
above the height of the Beacon.
The Beacon is mounted to the tower pedestal utilizing customer supplied ½”
hardware. Six mounting holes are provided on the Beacon base (Figure 2).
These mounting holes will align with most tower pedestals. The Beacon must be
installed level according to the bulls-eye level inside the light engine to maintain
light output in accordance with FAA requirements.
Prior to installation, it is recommended that the unit be tested to ensure no
damage was incurred during shipping. This is accomplished by applying power to
the beacon. Visual verification of the functioning of the Beacon will indicate
proper performance.
WARNING: Do not look directly in to LED’s. Adequate eye protection should
always be used.
NOTE: Beacon is supplied as a steady burn unit and thus will not flash unless
other modifications were requested and supplied with the unit.
Upon completion of this test, the installation may proceed.
Section 4: Beacon Theory of Operation
4.0 System Overview
The block diagram in Figure 4 shows the major components of a typical Beacon
installation. The parts of the system are the LED Beacon and Controller. The
LED Beacon is made up of one LED module, which lights when current passes
through it. The LED Beacon contains its own internal power supply. The Beacon
is designed for use with an external controller. This external controller provides
the properly timed flashing signal, fault monitoring and alarm interfaces.
The Beacon incorporates protection against voltage surges (as induced by
nearby lightning strikes for example) by means of a multi stage protection circuit
utilizing the latest in arresting protective components
Section 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting
No regularly scheduled maintenance is required for the Beacon.
General cleaning of the Dome Assembly should be done using soapy water. No
other cleaning solutions are recommended. Abrasive compounds will scratch the
Dome Assembly.
Table 1 Lists possible faults and repair procedures for the L-864 Red Beacon
Table 1 Troubleshooting
Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action
Beacon does not light No AC power
LED Failure
Power supply Failure
Verify proper AC levels from
power source thru supply
lines.
NOTE: The only parts that are serviceable on the Beacon are the Replacement
Lamp and Power Supply.
Procedure for Installing the Replacement Lamp
Step 1 WARNING: Power to the Beacon must be removed prior to servicing.
Step 2 Unclamp the two latches holding the lamp down.
Step 3Rotate the lamp back to its open position.
Step 4Disconnect the line and neutral wires from the terminal block, and than
unscrew the grounding strap from the lamp to the base. Be careful not to
lose the screw for the ground strap.