FLASHGUARD 2000

FlashGuard® 2000B, FlashGuard® 2009B

H&P Hughey Phillips 

The Flashguard 2000B Medium Intensity White Lighting System combines a daytime white strobe light and a nighttime white flashing light into a single flashhead. The system is also available as a red flashhead which can be used at night in place of red incandescent lighting, for much longer light source life. The flashhead is powered and controlled by a power supply that can be mounted remotely at the base of the structure. The power supply constantly monitors the operation of the system, and provides alarm contact closure upon any failure. The system automatically switches between day, twilight, and night intensities by the use of a calibrated photocell. Flashguard® 2000B flashheads incorporate a light blocking strip that minimizes ground scatter light, resulting in a community friendly lighting system.

Medium Intensity obstruction lighting systems are typically used on structures between 150’ (45M) and 500’ (150M) above ground level to provide aviation safety. The use of a medium intensity white strobe during the daytime typically eliminates the need to paint the structure with aviation orange and white stripes. The use of a white flashing strobe at night provides an ‘eye catching’ light for low flying aviators. Hughey & Phillips’ medium intensity obstruction lights are designed for lighting tall structures such as communication, television and radio towers, chimneys, cooling towers, tall buildings, catenary river crossings and bridges. This light is compatible with Enhanced Flight Vision Systems that use IR energy emissions for imaging, including NVG goggles.

• FAA Type: L-864 (Red) or L-865 (White) Medium Intensity Lighting
• ICAO Type: Medium Intensity Obstacle Light
• Certified to: FAA Advisory Circular 150/5345-43
• Compliant to: ICAO Annex 14, MIL-C-7989, DGAC of Mexico, CAR 621.19

SYSTEM FEATURES:

• Single flashhead provides white or red medium intensity operation with no moving parts
• Precise optics minimize ground scatter light
• Alarm contacts provided for connection to any monitoring system
• Rugged design of flashhead and power supply is suitable for outdoor installation in any climate

FLASHHEAD FEATURES:

• Internally triggered Xenon strobe tubes utilized for long-life and maximum efficiency, without creating corrosive ozone
• Parabolic reflector optics and linear strobe tube optics combination provides very precise optics and blocks ground scatter light in both red or white operation
• Lens raises and locks in place, providing easy access to strobe tubes
• Only three components used in flashhead – minimal maintenance required at top of structure
• Safety interlock switch included
• No moving parts
• High temperature, UV resistant acrylic flashhead lens

POWER SUPPLY FEATURES:

• Provides power electronics, timing circuitry, and monitoring for lighting system
• Automatic day/night intensity control
• Manual intensity override
• Easily accessible components
• Plug-in-play circuit cards
• Control and monitoring for up two sidelight levels with four steady burning obstruction lights
• Fail-safe monitoring system with up to five remote alarm contacts
• Stainless steel NEMA 4X enclosure
• Low power consumption

PHOTOMETRIC SPECIFICATIONS:

• Day Mode (White): 20,000 candela ± 25%
• Night Mode (White or Red): 2,000 candela ± 25%
• Beam Spread: 3° minimum
• Horizontal Coverage: 360°, omni-directional
• Ground Scatter: <3% Light Output at -10° Vertical
• Flash Rate: 40 FPM Day & White night

ENVIRONMENTAL:

• Temperature: -40°C to +55°C (-40°F to 131°F)
• Will withstand exposure to: 95% relative humidity, wind-blown rain-direction, salt-laden atmosphere, Wind Speed – 240kph (150mph)

MECHANICAL:

• Weight, Flashhead: 10 kg (22 lbs)
• Weight, Power Supply: 24 kg (53 lbs)
• Power Supply Enclosure: 304 Stainless Steel – standard.
  • 316L Stainless Steel – optional
• Flashhead Lens Material: High Temp/UV Resistant Acrylic

ELECTRICAL:

• Input Voltages: 120, 230/240, 277, 480 VAC
• Input frequencies: 50 or 60 Hz
• Power Consumption, Day: 208 Watts
• Power Consumption, Night: 133 Watts
• Power Consumption, Backup: 77 Watts
• Peak Inrush Current: 7A @ 120VAC
• Available Alarm Contacts (form C dry-contact): Power Failure, Mode Status, Strobe Failure, Sidelight #1 Fail, Sidelight #2 Fail

Part Number

FG2000B-004  FAA Type L-865, 120/240VAC, 60Hz

FG2009B-004  FAA Type L-864, 120/240VAC, 60Hz