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Vanguard® Red FTS 371 Tower Lighting

Medium Intensity LED Aviation Obstruction Lighting System

The FTS 371 is a low-power FAA L-810/L-864 red obstruction lighting system for FAA type A0/A1 structures. It meets changing FAA regulations for flashing markers.

 

With LED replacing incandescent lighting and marker power consumption decreasing by as much as 98%, a new approach for accurate monitoring is required. The system uses a patent-pending current feedback monitoring technology that will not fluctuate with changes in incoming power and temperature, providing consistent and predictable results.

 

The FTS 371 meets FAA AC 150/5345-43J and can accommodate both AC 70/7460-1K, 1L and 1M marker requirements (steady, flashing and IR). The system also meets Transport Canada CAR 621.19, ICAO Type B and Type C (7th Edition) and DGAC Mexico.

 

FTS 371 Features

  • Flash rate of 20, 30, 40 or 60 flashes per minute (200 ms flash duration)
  • Red and infrared (IR) LEDs for compliance with FAA AC150/5345-43J and low power consumption
  • Mode override switch
  • Photodiode control with alarm inhibit option
  • 1 dry contact relay (primary alarm)
  • Support for up to 4 markers and 1 beacon
  • 5-year warranty

 

FTS 371

  • AO – double L-810 (OL2) and controller
  • A1 – beacon, controller and markers
  • Standalone – FH 371 standalone beacon (AC or DC)

Input Voltage

85-265 VAC at 50/60 Hz
12-48 VDC ± 10%
(12 VDC for markers only)

FH Aerodynamic Wind Area

99.125 in2

Protection Rating

IP65, NEMA 4x

Component

Dimensions

Weight

Polycarbonate Controller

7.8 x 8.25 x 4.01″
(198.12 x 209.55 x 101.85 mm)

AC/DC 2.1 lbs. (0.95 kg)

Flashhead

15.75” dia. x 7.5”
(400 dia. x 190.5 mm)

AC/DC 25.6 lbs. (11.7 kg)

Single L-810 Marker

9” x 2.75” x 2.13”
(228.6 x 69.9 x 54.1 mm)

DC 1.6 lbs. (0.7 kg)

OL2 Double L-810 Marker

11.0” x 5.0” x 8.75”
(279.4 x 127 x 222.25 mm)

DC 5.4 lbs. (2.45 kg)

POWER CONSUMPTION

 

20 fpm

30 fpm

Steady

FTC 371

AC 0.9
DC 0.8

AC 0.9
DC 0.8

AC 0.9
DC 0.8

FH 371

AC 4.0
DC 4.0

AC 5.3
DC 5.3

AC 30
DC 30

DC Marker 371 (Single L-810)

0.5
0.8 IR

2.5
3.9 IR

DC OL2 (Double L-810)

1.0
1.6 IR

5.0
7.8 IR

* Only 30 fpm flash rate is applicable for FAA certified applications filed under AC 70/7460-1M.