FTS 370i-2 IR
Revision A – 05/17/2019
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Section 5 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting
5.1 Maintenance
No regularly scheduled maintenance is required for the beacon.
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Flash Technology warranties the light output of the beacon to meet or exceed FAA/ICAO
requirements for a 5 year period. LED module replacement after 5 years is recommended
to ensure FAA/ICAO compliance. See Section 5.3.3.
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Periodically check the GPS antenna for tightness.
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Periodic cleaning of the lens is recommended with soapy water or any acrylic cleaning
solution. No other cleaning solutions are recommended. Abrasive compounds will scratch
the lens.
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Optional mounting brackets should be checked periodically for tightness.
5.2 Troubleshooting
Follow the troubleshooting steps in the tables below as applicable. Beacon repair procedures are
provided in Section 5.3.
Table 5-1 – Troubleshooting - Beacon is in alarm
Step
Check/Test/Action
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 Step 1.c
Go to Step 3
1.c
Is beacon PD Alarm LED on? Does beacon flash
in daytime?
Yes
No
Go to Step 4
Review sections 2.1, 3.1 and 3.2
to verify system operation.
Table 5-2 – Troubleshooting - Beacon does not flash at night
Step
Check/Test/Action
Action
2.a
Is AC power applied?
Measure at TB1 terminals L1 & L2.
Yes
No
Go to Step 2.b
Correct problem.
2.b
Is beacon PWR Status LED on?
Yes
No
Go to Step 2.c
Replace the Power Supply (See
Section 5.3.2)
2.c
Proceed to Step 2.d if there are no wires
connected at AUX+ and AUX-.
Disconnect the wires connected to AUX+ and
AUX-. Did normal operation resume?
Yes
No
Check operation/status of the
external control device.
Go to Step 2.d.
2.d
Is beacon MODE Status LED flashing?
Yes
No
Go to Step 2.e
Replace Controller Core PCB
(See Section 5.3.1)
2.e
Is beacon LED Alarm LED on?
Yes
No
Replace LED module (See
Section 5.3.5)
Replace Controller Core PCB
(See Section 5.3.1)
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