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Flash Technology, 332 Nichol Mill Lane, Franklin, TN 37067

www.flashtechnology.com

(615) 261-2000

VANGUARD

FTS 370i-2 IR LED Integrated Beacon

Red LED Obstruction Lighting System

Reference Manual

Part Number F7913703

SERIAL NUMBER

Summary of Contents for VANGUARD FTS 370i-2

Page 1: ...ogy 332 Nichol Mill Lane Franklin TN 37067 www flashtechnology com 615 261 2000 VANGUARD FTS 370i 2 IR LED Integrated Beacon Red LED Obstruction Lighting System Reference Manual Part Number F7913703 S...

Page 2: ...ii Revision A 05 17 2019 FTS 370i 2 IR This page intentionally left blank...

Page 3: ...t Disclaimer While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is complete accurate and up to date Flash Technology assumes no liability for damages resulting from any err...

Page 4: ...ou expose circuits and components and when you operate maintain or service this equipment Avoid Touching Live Circuits Avoid touching any component or any part of the circuitry while the equipment is...

Page 5: ...onent Identification 3 Section 2 Installation Mounting Wiring and Checkout 6 2 1 Mounting the Beacon 6 2 2 Wiring the Beacon 8 2 3 Verifying Operation 9 2 3 1 Power up 9 2 3 2 Synchronization 9 Sectio...

Page 6: ...onductor Option 14 Figure 5 1 Beacon Component Locations 19 Figure 5 2 Base Component Locations 20 List of Tables Table 2 1 Standard Power Alarm Connections 8 Table 2 2 Power Alarm Radar Interface Con...

Page 7: ...night vision goggles NVG The combination of standard Red 620nm LEDs and IR 850nm LEDs ensures maximum visibility to pilots in all circumstances The FTS 370i 2 IR beacon also provide ICAO Medium inten...

Page 8: ...ETL Certified to Federal Aviation Administration FAA AC No 150 5345 43J FAA Engineering Brief No 67D Compliant to Canadian Aviation Regulations CAR s Standard 621 Compliant to International Civil Avi...

Page 9: ...TS 370i 2 IR Revision A 05 17 2019 3 1 2 Beacon Component Identification Figure 1 1 Beacon External View GPS Antenna Light Collector Photodiode Fresnel Lens LED Engine Assembly Ground Lug Base Assembl...

Page 10: ...4 Revision A 05 17 2019 FTS 370i 2 IR Figure 1 2 Beacon Base Assembly Power Supply Surge Suppressors TB1...

Page 11: ...9 5 Note FTS 370i 2 shown Figure 1 3 Beacon Controller Assembly Mother Board GPS Antenna Connection Harness Connector LED Engine with Core Access Cover Harness Installed Status LED Indicators Configur...

Page 12: ...power to the beacon This should create an alarm After all steps are completed successfully the installation is complete 2 1 Mounting the Beacon Flash Technology recommends the installation of one or...

Page 13: ...FTS 370i 2 IR Revision A 05 17 2019 7 Note All dimensions are in inches millimeters Figure 2 1 Flashhead Dimensions Mounting Outline 13 25 336 5 0 63 16 THRU O TYP OF 4 8 69 220 7 O...

Page 14: ...Color Function FTB 370i 2 Beacon Internal Connections External Connections Black Input Power TB1 L1 120 VAC Line 240 VAC L1 White Input Power TB1 L2 120 VAC Neutral 240 VAC L2 Green Ground TB1 GND Gro...

Page 15: ...main on until the ambient light rises to a sufficient level 2 3 2 Synchronization For synchronization to occur the GPS antenna located on top of the beacon must have an unobstructed view of the sky As...

Page 16: ...is achieved Off when Sync alarm is present D3 Mode Status Blinks in synchronization with the beacon flash D4 Red LED Alarm Output from the beacon is below the minimum regulatory allowance D21 IR LED A...

Page 17: ...sh rate is twenty 20 flashes per minute with no jumper installed on JP6 or JP7 Jumper Description Function JP11 MAN NIGHT Forces the beacon into Manual Night mode for 30 minutes JP21 MAN DAY Forces th...

Page 18: ...ller Core PCB 370i 2 IR 2423800 senses ambient light focused by the light collector onto the photodiodes and at night flashes the LED beacon A GPS antenna and integrated receiver permit synchronizatio...

Page 19: ...FTS 370i 2 IR Revision A 05 17 2019 13 Figure 4 1 Beacon Wiring Diagram Standard...

Page 20: ...14 Revision A 05 17 2019 FTS 370i 2 IR Figure 4 2 Beacon Wiring Diagram 10 Conductor Option...

Page 21: ...on Action 1 a Is beacon flashing at night Yes No Go to Step 1 b Go to Step 2 a 1 b Is beacon flashing in sync with other FTS 370i 2 beacons Check beacon SYNC Status and SYNC Alarm LEDs Yes No Go to St...

Page 22: ...1 5 3 Beacon Repair Procedures Warning Read the Personnel Hazard Warning on page ix now Remove power from all wiring and circuitry before installing or performing work on the beacon It is the responsi...

Page 23: ...tach the white black wire to the output terminal labeled V Attach the green wire to the terminal labeled Attach the white wire to the terminal labeled N Attach the black wire to the terminal labeled L...

Page 24: ...rrectly If not recheck all connections 5 3 5 Replace the LED Engine Assembly FTS 370i 2 IR Part Number 1370480 See Figure 1 1 for component location LED Engine Assembly Removal Unfasten the two latche...

Page 25: ...ision A 05 17 2019 19 Figure 5 1 Beacon Component Locations CONTROLLER CORE PCB FTS 370i P N 2423500 FTS 370i IR P N 2423600 GPS ANT P N 6903294 GPS ANT CABLE P N 6903292 CONTROLLER CORE PCB FTS 370i...

Page 26: ...20 Revision A 05 17 2019 FTS 370i 2 IR Figure 5 2 Base Component Locations...

Page 27: ...artment at 1 800 821 5825 Table 5 5 Optional Parts Description Part Number Mounting Bracket Assembly Universal 3991210 Mounting Bracket Assembly GE 3991220 Mounting Bracket Assembly Standard 3991240 T...

Page 28: ...CT Emailing a completed RMA request form to FlashSupport spx com can also start the process on sites not requiring detailed troubleshooting The form can be filled out online at http flashtechnology c...

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