Vanguard High FTS 270 Obstruction Light

 L-856/L-864 LED High Intensity Obstruction Lights

The Vanguard High FTS 270/FTS 372 lighting system is comprised of high, medium and low intensity LED obstruction lighting. The system provides white lights for day and twilight and either red or white lights at night. It is designed for FAA towers B3-B6, C3-C6, F3-F6 and G3-G6, such as broadcast communications towers, as well as structures like smokestacks, chimneys and bridges.

Engineered for maximum LED life, the feature-rich Vanguard High product line provides ultimate serviceability, easing troubleshooting and minimizing downtime if maintenance is required.

KEY FEATURES

• Single panel integrating white, red and infrared LEDs that complies with FAA Engineering Brief 98 and eliminates the need for additional red beacons
• Standard integrated GPS provides mode change backup using sunrise/sunset data
• Altimeter sensors detect errors in a beacon’s tier location, eliminating installation errors and pinpointing the location of the beacon on the tower in case maintenance is required
• Industry-leading 25 kA surge suppression rating, protecting against 99% of lightning strikes when properly installed and grounded

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

• FAA L-856, L-864, L-865 and L-810 per AC 150/5345-43J and Engineering Brief 98 (infrared)
• FAA AC 70/7460-1M and 1L tower types B3-B6, C3-C6, F3-F6 and G3-G6
• FAA AC 70/7460-1K tower types B2-B6, C2-C6, F2-F6 and G2-G6
• ICAO Annex 14 7th edition, high intensity types A and B, medium intensity types A and B and low intensity type B
• Transport Canada CAR 621 types CL-856, CL-864, CL-865 and CL-810