Flash Technology
Revision A - 2/13/2020
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Table 1-4: FH 270 & PC 270 Performance Characteristics
Specification Type
Mode
(Color)
Flash Rate
(Flashes per
minute)
Nominal
Intensity
Average Power Consumption *
(Watts + 5%)
FAA: L-856 (L)
TC: CL-856
ICAO: HI Type A
Day
(White)
40
270,000 ECD
(+/- 25%)
299 W
Twilight
(White)
40
20,000 ECD
(+/- 25%)
52 W
Night
(White)
40
2,000 ECD
(+/- 25%)
38 W
FAA: L-864 (L)
TC: CL-864
ICAO: MI Type B
Night
(Red)
20
2,000 ECD
(+/- 25%)
36 W
30
37 W
40
37 W
60
38 W
Night
(Red & IR)
20
2,000 ECD
(+/- 25%)
>246 mW/sr
38 W
30
39 W
40
40 W
60
42 W
ICAO: HI Type B
Day
(White)
60
100,000 ECD
(+/- 25%)
157 W
Twilight
(White)
60
20,000 ECD
(+/- 25%)
38 W
Night
(White)
60
2,000
(+/- 25%)
40 W
*
Peak VA is 1066