Hardware
Hardware Sourcing
Whether it's an "off the shelf" device from our Telecom line or a custom design, all of our solutions incorporate our extensive experience in Aviation Obstruction Lighting and Monitoring. We have the expertise to manage your hardware requirements and to ensure it fits the overall gaol for your company.
Communication Sourcing
We can determine the best communication source for your application. As an established solutions provider we offer the following communication options:
- Cellular (CDMA,GPRS)
- Satellite
- Wired (Ethernet, POTS)
FTW 172

Wireless Monitoring Unit Dry Contact
Features & Benefits
- RS-485 bus to monitor Flash Technology lighting systems, providing system data, diagnostics, and configuration. Dry contacts can be used to monitor other ancillary equipment.
- Eagle information is captured from Flash Technology light system and communicated to the ArgusON NOC providing the NOC technician with diagnostic data.
- 4-dry contacts to monitor other manufacturers strobe, beacon, markers and/or other items such as generator on/off, door open/closed.
- Automatically monitors input power.
- Reduces the number of "no-communication" typically associated with P.O.T.S lines.
- One Low fee for FAA/FCC compliance; includes monitoring and backhaul.
- ArgusON NOC for 24/7 support.
- Web portal provides access to asset details
- Back-up battery provides notification of site power failure and lighting system status
- LED status indicators
- Easy Installation - no special tools required
- NEMA 4X enclosure
- 2 Year warranty
Application
The FTW 172 M2M product uses cellular technology to provide remote diagnostics and monitoring. The ArgusON National Operations Center (NOC) manages alarm and communication monitoring.
Operating Conditions
The FTW is designed to withstand the dynamic conditions experienced in the most severe environments around the world; temperatures ranging from -30 to +60 degrees Celsius, direct sunlight, wind blown rain, wind in excess of 150mph, high humidity, and salt fog.
FTM 5000

Wired Monitoring Unit POTS, Ethernet, RS485
Features & Benefits
- Accurate and immediate information in "real time."
- Instant fault reporting and diagnostics.
- Reduced data collection costs.
- Integrates easily with a variety of equipment and/or devices.
- Decreased equipment downtime.
- Remote diagnostics, control, programming and monitoring.
- Modular
- NEMA 4X
- 2-Year warranty
Application
The FTM 5000 product uses P.O.T.S lines or Ethernet to provide remote diagnostics and monitoring. The ArgusON National Operations Center(NOC) manages alarm and communication monitoring.
Options
- 5120 LIGHT MONITORING - Configurable for halogen/incandescent inputs, (3) Strobes, (3) Beacons, (2) Marker Tiers - includes PEC
- 5121 BANK VOLTAGE - (1) Temperature Input, (6) Bank Voltage Inputs
- 5123 ANALOG INPUT - (1) Temperature Input, (6) Auxiliary Inputs on 0-5 vdc or program for 4-20mA
- 5125 DRY CONTACT - (1) Temperature Input, (6) Bank Voltage Inputs
- 5130 RELAY OUTPUT CONTROL - (6) Data Outputs, (4) Form “C,” (2) Form "A"
Potential Applications include
- Aviation Obstruction LIghting
- Generator
- HVAC
- Security Access
- Other non-IT Based Equipment