Dialight D464R13001 Vigilant L864 LED Based Red/Infrared Medium Intensity Beacon - Manual (Page 3)

Document No.
9100-127-1541-99 Rev A
November 17, 2011
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Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale NJ 07727
Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com
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Section 1: Overview
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 Series D464 Infrared (IR) obstruction light incorporates both Red and
IR LEDs in a single unit to ensure visibility around military bases, airfield
perimeters, buildings, towers and other obstructions for aircraft pilots, both during
normal flight or when aided by night vision systems. Night Vision Goggles
(NVGs) and Aviator’s Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) often employ Class
A, B, and C filters. These filters can reduce LED sources that emit light in the
visible spectrum. The Vigilant L-864 D464 Series overcomes this obstacle by
combining visible red LEDs and IR LEDs in a single unit.
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
visible-light and Infrared-light,
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.
Figure 1
L-864 Flashing Red Beacon Assembly