Vega VLB-44 Lantern
25 Jan 2011 - Rev 9
Purchase
CGHQ established a 5 year requirements contract with Vega Industries. Orders for lanterns are
placed through Ms. Jing Liu at the SILC in Alameda, CA. Provide a copy of the funded
procurement request to her with the “
CIMS bound box
” checked, routed to inbox
7513C
and she
will draft a delivery order with Vega. You must contact Mr. Jon Grasson at COMDT (CG-432A)
upon receipt of the lanterns so payment can be authorized. Current pricing for Vega lanterns is
available from your training team chief or COMDT (CG-432A)
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg4/cg432/organization.asp
.
The following VLB-44 lanterns will be stocked at the SFLC in project 98A (free-issue) for
approved buoy, fixed aid and lighthouse projects (contact Son Nguyen at above link.)
VLB-44-10
Single tier buoy lanterns, white with a high base (all lanterns include bird spikes)
VLB-44-5
Single tier fixed aid lanterns, red, white and green
VLB-44-2.5
Eight tier lighthouse lanterns, white
Remote 1
Vega infrared remote control
Lanterns not listed above must be purchased directly from Vega via the SILC using the following
format (it would be helpful to the contract specialist if the
Item No.
listed in the contract is
included with your order):
VLB-44-(Color)-(Divergence)-(Tiers)-(Base Mount)
Where: Color =
WHT, RED, GRN, YEL
Divergence = 2.5, 05, 10 for lighthouses, structures or buoys, respectively
Tiers =
1T, 2T…..8T for 1 through 8 tiers.
Base Mount = 3H (for 3 hole mount, regular base; if replacing a 250mm, you
can order a 4-hole mount; 4H), use HB for high base on buoys.
Example:
VLB-44-WHT-2.5-6T-3H
White, 2.5 degrees, 6 Tier, 3-hole mount.
A requirements contract that lists all VLB-44 combinations and pricing was distributed to
districts in September 2009 and updated annually as options are exercised.
Additional Notes:
•
You can specify the desired intensity setting and flash rhythm when ordering.
•
A high base
is required
for buoy installations to prevent obstruction by the lantern ring
when viewed at low heights-of-eye.
•
VLB-44 High Base; change the suffix from 3H to HB in the VLB-44 item description.
•
Bird spikes are included. Replacement bird spikes are available; order part number 138-
800, Bird Spikes.
•
Standard cable length is 1.5 meters for VLB-44 2.5 and 10 degree versions. 3 meter
cable is standard for 5 degree versions (longer cables are available upon request).
•
Mount-Kit-2 (ordered separately) is used to stack two VLB-44-8T lanterns (see design
considerations) to increase the intensity for lighthouse applications.
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