Flash Technology Vanguard Red FTS 371, Reference Manual

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FTS 371 USER MANUAL
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SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION AND SPECIFICATIONS
The Vanguard Red FTS 371 is comprised of
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An FTS 371 FTC (AC or DC) series controller;

Zero to four MKR 371 L810 / MKR 372 IR series low intensity red LED obstruction lights (marker); and
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Zero to one 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 GPS
option.
The FTS 371 FTC AC and DC controllers may be used with incoming power having the negative leg grounded and
are available in either polycarbonate enclosure.
The FTS 371 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 AC FTS 371 FTC AC FTS 371 FH AC IR (0 to 1) MKR 371 (0 to 4)
MKR 372 IR (0 to 4)
FTS 371 DC 24V FTS 371 FTC DC FTS 371 FH DC 24V IR (0 to 1) MKR 371 (0 to 4)
MKR 372 IR (0 to 4)
FTS 371 DC 48V FTS 371 FTC DC FTS 371 FH DC 48V IR (0 to 1) MKR 371 (0 to 4)
MKR 372 IR (0 to 4)
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
CONTROLLER: FTS 371 FTC AC, FTS 371 FTC DC
Table 1.2 – Controller Specifications
Parameter Specification
Physical Dimensions
Polycarbonate Enclosure
7.80” x 8.25” x 4.01” (198.12 mm x 209.55 mm x 101.85 mm)
Weight
Polycarbonate Enclosure
2.10 lbs. (0.95 kg)
Operating Temperature Range -40 to +55 degrees Celsius
Input Voltage Range
FTS 371 FTC AC
FTS 371 FTC DC
100–240 VAC Nominal; 85-265 VAC at 50/60 Hz
12–48 VDC +/- 10% (12VDC for markers only)
Power Consumption
FTS 371 FTC AC
FTS 371 FTC DC
0.9 Watts
0.8 Watts
Flash Rate Options (Flashes Per Minute) Steady Burn / 20 / 30 / 40 / 60
Alarm Relay Contact Rating 5 Amp @ 120V AC / 5 Amp @ 24V DC, Isolated contacts
Protection Rating IP65, NEMA 4X