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AV-426-ICAO 

Radio Controlled Solar Aviation Light

Safe Battery Handling

Charging and Discharging

•   Always ensure batteries are fully charged when installing new lights. The light will be dispatched 

from the Avlite factory fully charged. However if time has elapsed between dispatch and 

installation, battery voltage must be checked. 

•   Never short-circuit or reverse polarity a battery, damage to the battery and device may occur, and 

there is a risk of fire. 

•   Do not use different types of batteries in the same battery assembly. Sealed lead acid and NIMH 

do not mix.

•   If the battery has been deep-discharged, a prolonged charging time is required to bring the battery 

back to full capacity.

Storage

•   Always store batteries in a cool, dry place.
•   After long storage, it is desirable to cycle (charge/discharge) the battery 3 times to restore full 

capacity.

•   Do not mix batteries with metal objects during storage or transportation to avoid accidental short-

circuit.

•   Do not store large quantities of batteries in a densely packed condition when they are in a charged 

or partially charged state.

Battery Handling

•   Do not incinerate or dismantle batteries. Cell components are corrosive and may be harmful to skin 

and eyes.

•   Do not pull on battery lead wires or connector. Excessive force on the leads or connectors can 

damage the welding joints or other connections.

•   Batteries are recyclable. Please dispose of properly.

Summary of Contents for AV-426-ICAO

Page 1: ...Version 4 0 AV 426 ICAO Radio Controlled Solar Aviation Light Installation Service Manual...

Page 2: ...391mm 15 4in 12vdc input for cable connection auxiliary charging port system Integrated handle 4 Integrated user replaceable solar panels Push button switch to cycle through operational modes Internal...

Page 3: ...ng the Radio Control to Activate the Airfield Lighting System ALS Page 19 Installation Page 27 Simple Approach Lighting Page 30 Runway End Identifier Light REIL Page 32 Maintenance and Servicing Page...

Page 4: ...operations in the most remote toughest environments Electronics Avlite employs leading in house electronic engineers in the design and development of software and related circuitry All individual ele...

Page 5: ...resistant polycarbonate lens ensures even light visibility The solar panels provide efficient and year round charging of the large 12V 20Ah SLA battery The four hole bolt pattern will fit directly on...

Page 6: ...s Lantern Operation The AV 426 ICAO is activated via the ON OFF switch at the base of the unit Activation 4 4 pin Connector 2 pin Connector 6 5 7 9 2 8 3 1 10 11 12 13 10 amp multi point regulator wir...

Page 7: ...akes the ALS easy to operate The Avlite Radio Controller comes standard with an IP68 rated charging plug omni directional antenna and ON OFF switch and cover The Radio Controller and charger come in a...

Page 8: ...the upright position see Fig 5 It is advisable to charge the Radio Controller before use Turning the Unit On To turn the unit on lift the red missile cover and turn the switch to the ON position The r...

Page 9: ...x and will turn off once the ambient light threshold reaches 150 lux Advanced Op Mode This enables you to select visible or near IR LEDs The options include VISIBLE LEDs IR NVG LEDs Note this menu wil...

Page 10: ...em Setup section of this manual EXTERNAL POWER Diagnostic Checks for external power connection NODE MAIN NET Diagnostic Checks which lights are nodes in the main network NODE SUB NET Diagnostic Checks...

Page 11: ...tem is divided into 3 sections Section 1 Programming the Radio Control System must be done before Section 2 and 3 Section 2 Programming the light using a direct cable connection Section 3 Operating th...

Page 12: ...OWN keys together at the same time Using the UP or DOWN keys select from Encrypted Unencrypted Using the UP or DOWN keys select from 0C 17 i Radio Encryption Key Note If you change the radio control e...

Page 13: ...selected in the sub menu before moving to the next sub menu item Failure to press send before moving to the next menu item will result in selections not being saved 1 The programming port is located u...

Page 14: ...ton for 3 Seconds The screen will display the following message 10 Using the menu key scroll down the submenu to CONNECTION METHOD 11 Using the UP and Down keys select DIRECT CONNECTION 12 Press SEND...

Page 15: ...r selection f Flash Code if Flash Code is enabled during Radio Control System Programming Section 1 Using the UP and DOWN keys select from the following 000 to 1FF A full list of available flash codes...

Page 16: ...her will toggle across the encryption key in banks of 2 digits Insert Radio Encryption Key Note Radio Encryption Key must be the same key as set in the Radio Control system section 1 or the light will...

Page 17: ...on Mode Using the UP and DOWN keys select from the following Always On Dusk till Dawn Standby b Advanced Operation Mode If Enabled during Radio Control System Programming Section 1 Using the UP and DO...

Page 18: ...keys select from the following Node Sub Net Pass Confirms light is a node on the Sub Network Node Main Net Pass Confirms light is a node on the Main Network External Power Pass Confirms external power...

Page 19: ...ional Mode to DUSK till DAWN Press MENU button once to reach Light Group Set the Light Group to ALL Press SEND button Every radio light within range of the control unit will now turn on at night durin...

Page 20: ...ach Timeout Mode Use the arrow keys to adjust the Timeout Mode to Enabled LOW Press MENU button to reach Timeout Duration Use the arrow keys to adjust the Timeout Duration to 8 Minutes Press SEND butt...

Page 21: ...om the IR Remote the light will flash once The user should wait until the light responds to each keypress before pressing another key If there is no response to the keypress after 3 seconds it has not...

Page 22: ...is returning to normal operation Read Pressing the Read followed by one of the configuration keys shall cause the light to flash the configured value Example Key Sequences The light flashes the IR Re...

Page 23: ...s followed by a delay 5 flashes The flash for number 0 is one long flash For example if the current Flash Code is set to 51 via the AB switches the lamp will flash number 081 For a flash code set to 0...

Page 24: ...ble lux levels which are set together for the sunset and sunrise transitions Example key sequence Assume the current Lux settings are at the factory preset values of 2 This sets the ambient light leve...

Page 25: ...ions Example 1 If the intensity is set at 100 with the intensity switches and is then set to 50 using the IR Remote Control the intensity setting will change to 50 If the intensity is then set to 75 u...

Page 26: ...synchronise to every other light with the same selected flash code Always On the light sensor is disabled and the light is turned on and then synchronised to every other light with the same selected...

Page 27: ...leeve or ground support hardware Use the socket head cap screws supplied to hold the frangibility point above the sleeve Using a 6mm Allen key tighten the bottom socket head cap screws against the sta...

Page 28: ...Latest products and information available at www avlite com 28 AV 426 ICAO Radio Controlled Solar Aviation Light AV 426 ICAO on Frangible Mount...

Page 29: ...sing a spirit level check that the light mounting plate is level using a spirit level If the mounting assembly can not be levelled to a satisfactory plane then spacers can be used under the 4 mounting...

Page 30: ...et All lights must be in the same light group and the same REIL group Sync option must be activated in the system menu Flash code selected must be the same Each individual light is then set with a syn...

Page 31: ...ICAO Radio Controlled Solar Aviation Light W W W W W W Bi directional threshold and runway end light units red to departing aircraft and green to landing aircraft White or amber runway lights R G R G...

Page 32: ...way1 Runway 2 Taxiway Obstruction and REILS can all be independently controlled by the ALS RF controller This function allows the Air Traffic controller to turn on or off different sections of the air...

Page 33: ...Aviation Light W W W W W W Bi directional threshold and runway end light units red to departing aircraft and green to landing aircraft White or amber runway lights R G R G R G R G R G R G Runway W W...

Page 34: ...x 10mm Combination Wrench 1 x Silicone Grease Replacement Part Numbers Complete Units For Example AV 426 ICAO C0 W 01 AV 426 ICAO C0 WY 01 AV 426 ICAO C0 RG 01 Light Head only For Example AV LA426 IC...

Page 35: ...head screws and then fully tighten each socket head screw to ensure an even seal It is recommended that the bolts for holding the light heads to the Solar Base units have a torque setting applied of...

Page 36: ...nect the faulty solar panelfrom the Auxiliary Power out J5 J6 J7 or J8 8 Remove the faulty solar panel from the aluminium chassis 9 Clean any silicon off the chassis from the solar panel junction box...

Page 37: ...battery has been deep discharged a prolonged charging time is required to bring the battery back to full capacity Storage Always store batteries in a cool dry place After long storage it is desirable...

Page 38: ...led Solar Aviation Light Battery Voltage 12 Volt Sealed Lead Acid State of Charge Voltage 100 12 70 90 12 5 80 12 42 70 12 32 60 12 2 50 12 05 40 11 9 30 11 75 20 11 58 10 11 31 0 10 5 Battery Voltage...

Page 39: ...ontrol System Menu See Programming Section 1 Light will not change Flash Codes Flash Codes not enabled in the Radio Control System Menu Enable Flash Codes in the Radio Control System Menu See Programm...

Page 40: ...ttery connect battery to external power supply or replace battery Battery is low Recharge battery connect battery to external power supply or replace battery Requested operation is greater than solar...

Page 41: ...____________________________________________ Radio Channel ____________________________________________________________ Light Bank Location eg Runway 1 Taxiway Runway 2 Light Bank Location 0 _________...

Page 42: ...ode is required The solar panel is connected to the light via the external charge port and the panel is mounted at an angle to maximise solar collection during daylight hours The solar Booster will pr...

Page 43: ...ster under the top mounting plate Fit the bolts back through the light mounting plate and AV SB Solar Booster Tighten the bolts securely Important To eliminate the possibility of electrical shorts ple...

Page 44: ...Latest products and information available at www avlite com 44 AV 426 ICAO Radio Controlled Solar Aviation Light Notes...

Page 45: ...rd perimeter lighting Helipad lighting Obstruction lighting For a complete list of product compliances including ICAO FAA please contact Avlite today Helipad Lighting Airfield Markers Accessories Head...

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