FTS 371 SMART USER MANUAL
Flash Technology, LLC
Revision 4 – 9/7/2021
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SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Vanguard® Red FTS 371 SMART is comprised of
An FTS 371 FTC SMART (AC or DC) series controller;
Zero to eight MKR 371 L810 / MKR 372 IR series low intensity red LED obstruction lights (Marker); and
Zero to two FTS 371 FH (AC) or zero to one FTS 371 FH (DC 24V, DC 48V) L864 medium intensity red LED
obstruction lights (FH/beacon).
System and component model combinations are provided in the table below. All models are available with a GPS
option.
The FTS 371 FTC SMART AC and SMART DC Controllers may be used with incoming power having the negative leg
grounded and are available in either polycarbonate or aluminum enclosure. The isolated (-) 24/48V controller may
be used with incoming power having either the positive or negative leg grounded and are available only with the
aluminum enclosure.
The FTS 371 SMART system is designed to meet FAA, ICAO and Transport Canada regulations and to be utilized for
their corresponding valid tower lighting configurations.
Table 1.1 – System and Component Model Combinations
System
Controller
Beacon
Markers
FTS 371 SMART AC
FTS 371 FTC SMART AC
FTS 371 FH AC IR (0 to 2)
MKR 371 (0 to 8)
MKR 372 IR (0 to 8)
FTS 371 SMART DC 24V
FTS 371 FTC SMART DC
FTS 371 FH DC 24V IR (0 to 1)
MKR 371 (0 to 8)
MKR 372 IR (0 to 8)
FTS 371 SMART DC 48V
FTS 371 FTC SMART DC
FTS 371 FH DC 48V IR (0 to 1)
MKR 371 (0 to 8)
MKR 372 IR (0 to 8)
FTS 371 SMART DC (-)
24/48V
FTS 371 FTC SMART DC (-)
24/48V
FTS 371 FH DC 48V IR (0 to 1)
MKR 371 (0 to 8)
MKR 372 IR (0 to 8)
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
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Compliant to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) AC 150/5345-43J
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Compliant to Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR) Standard 621
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Compliant to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Aerodromes, Annex 14, Volume 1, Eighth
Edition, dated July 2018 (Medium Intensity, Type B Obstacle Light – Red)
