Morse Beacon
Morse Code flashing beacon, LED medium intensity identification beacon, Complies with ICAO Annex 14* for Identification Beacons, Heliport Beacon, Identification Beacon, Morse Code
Morse Beacon FIELD PROGRAMMABLE Optional
A beacon with option may be reprogrammed with a new message using our optional handheld device.
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
3-step brightness control by selecting option –AIQC066. Has a separate control unit and requires option
The white or green flashing 300mm International Morse Code beacon is specified for use on airfields and heliports. The beacon is factory programmed to flash a customer specified message in Morse Code.
There is a power contactor and lamp failure alarm relay. Upon failure of the first lamp, the alarm activates isolated voltage free contacts for remote indication. The PMB has clear Fresnel lenses and it is hinged at the midpoint for relamping. All exterior metal beacon parts are powdercoat painted aviation yellow for corrosion resistance that meets the US Military Standard Salt Fog Test conducted per MIL-STD-810E, Method 509.3, Procedure I. The PPC photoelectric controller option -P provides automatic lighting activation at dusk per FAA specifications.
OPTION –IQAM:
The Morse code beacon shall comply with ICAO Annex 14, Volume II, paragraph 5.3.2. The basic unit shall flash message “H” unless the user specifies a different message to be factory programmed. The peak beam in white shall be 2,500 candelas. For the ICAO aerodrome identification beacon, the light output color is green and specify the code message.
OPTION –IQAMA:
In addition to the features of option –M, the Morse code beacon shall have a line powered alarm line for LED array failure alarm and flasher failure alarm. The beacon message may be reprogrammed using our optional handheld device PL11248-MA.
OPTION –IQAH:
The 3-color heliport beacon shall flash alternately white (clear), yellow, green at the FAA specified flash rate of 36 flashes per minute. The beacon is low intensity at 2,500 candelas in white intended for use at privately owned heliports where an optional visual aid is desired to enhance marking the heliport site location as noted in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5390-2B, paragraph 210.f (2004). Flash rate: 36 per minute Each color flashes 12 times per minute
OPTION –IQAHA:
The 2-color heliport beacon shall flash alternately white (clear) and green or yellow at the FAA specified flash rate of 24 flashes per minute. The beacon is low intensity at 2,500 candelas in white intended for use at privately owned airports and heliports where an optional visual aid is desired to enhance marking the site location. Flash rate: 24 per minute Each color flashes 12 times per minute
OPTION –IQADP:
The flash of the white (clear) LEDs shall be double-peaked (meaning a double flash) as appears in US Military specifications. Requires –H or –HA.
OPTION –IQAMT:
The beacon shall be treated for marine conditions by cleaning per US Department of Defense TT-C-490 method III, pretreated with chrome-free aluminum conversion coating per US MIL-C-5541 type II, epoxy powder base coat primer and glossy polyester powder coat finish in color RAL 6003 (FED-STD-595 color #14097) dark green. Powder coating per US Dep
Length: 15 in.
Width: 15 in.
Height: 12 in.
Shipping Weight: 50 lbs.