Manual v5.2 - Interleader
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1. 9 6 Programme Setting Switches Single Colour 10 7 Sunset Sunrise Switch Settings Single Colour Beacon 11 8 Operational Modes Multi Colour Beacons 12 9 Programme Setting Switches Multi Colour Beacons 13 10 Sunset Sunrise Switch Settings Multi Colour Beacons 14 11 Cuad m control SOWIE O Oo arat eiiqiaietdi dale aii 15 AJ iii S Ulo Si uu R EEEE 17 Jo elec 18 jJ OO E eee E ee ee 19 15 Special Orders 20 265 9 2 0208 cl ttm 21 17 Appendix 1 Timings of Location Beacon Modes 22 18 Appendix 2 Identification Beacon Modes 23 19 Appendix FAA Helipad Beacon Mode6 s 24 20 Appendix 4 Morse Code Timing 25 21 Appendix 5 Diagnostics and Fault Finding2. 26 22 Appendix 6 System Diagnostics 29 23 Appendix 7 Software Updater Beacon V5 Xx 30 FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 3 of 30 28 05 2015 FEC HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT Designed Manufactured and Installed we do it all Programmable Location amp Identification Beacon User and Programming Guide The FEC Location and Identification Beacon can be programmed without any special knowledge skills or tools before or after installation by means of on board switches In addition on board switches enable different maximum light output levels to be set and control which quadrants are active Users wishing to access key system and operational data as well as programme their own PIN access control codes and the Morse Code identification strings of the unit may do so with an optional interface system that works with a Windows PC Part Number HP0680P White HP0681P Red HP0683P White Green and Yellow Model Characteristics gt 2544 a gt s NR etti 79 The basic models are either single colour beacons HP0680P HP0681P or multi coloured beacons HP0683P The core beacon controller is the same for both but the LED arrays are different TEE Gq PH a
3. from the x FEC Software Updater 5 The screen on the PC should now advise that the system is connected and the Install button will have changed from greyed out to active e f screen does not confirm it is ready to install remove the cable from the light and repeat from instruction 4 6 Click Install and the software will be automatically uploaded to the Beacon To install software version 01 02 To reload the software click Install skip the installation click Cancel eAGLe M FEC Software Updater 7 A screen right confirms the update in progress 8 If Windows asks if the programme installed ok click Firmware version 01 02 is now yes 9 Disconnect the USB cable Firmware updated click finish to 10 Re connect the power ES 11 The Beacon will now be running the new software FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 30 of 30 28 05 2015
4. 2 or 3 Characters Factory set default is H Transport Canada compliant Can be user programmed with optional kit Morse Identification Beacon 2 1 2 or 3 Character Factory set default is TST for Test Can be user programmed with optional kit Location Beacon In this mode the unit flashes at 25 Flashes Minute consistent with UK CAA CAP168 timing requirements Rotating Beacon In this mode the LED arrays are fired in sequence to create the effect of a rotating beacon 70 RPM Jump Flash In this mode alternate pairs of LED arrays are fired to create a very visible warning pattern Reserved Programme 1 FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 11 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT Oe a EE Lx ER __ 8 Operational Modes Multi Colour Beacons If the beacon is a multi colour unit the modes that can be selected are see Appendix 1 2 and 3 for details e FAAL 802H Civil Helipad Beacon o 36 Flashes per Minute 75ms pulses e FAAL 802M Military Helipad Beacon o 17 3 Flashes per Minute 100ms pulses e US Army Helipad Beacon o 36 Flashes per Minute 50ms pulses e Location beacon mode o Modified ICAO pattern 25mS pulse 30 FPM 25 FPM Flashes Per Minute UK CAA and Transport Canada timing compliant e 2 Morse beacon modes 4 6 WPM Words Per Minute 1 2 and 3 character
5. 11V 28V DC e Average power consumption Less than 20 watts e Instantaneous power consumption 150 watts e Electrical protection o Line fuse 20 Amp spare fuse supplied o Reverse voltage protection Schottky Diode Clamp Will blow fuse o LED controllers 4 off Short circuit and overvoltage protected e LED Lifetime projected 250 00 hours LED Colour Characteristics e White 6000 K 6500 K Cool White e Red 625nm e Green 528nm e Yellow 990nm Options e Red Orange 617nm e Hyper Red 656nm e Deep Blue 455nm Power Supply e 100 230V 50 60Hz 240W solid state power supply e 24V 10A DC output e Full over voltage protected e ohort circuit and over current protected e Free air cooling no fan e P65rated e 924 long 2 Wide 1 72 High 246mm Long 70mm Wide 38mm High 1 300mm AC and DC connection leads FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 18 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT rr rmrrrrr mi ee 14 Optional Extras Wireless Interface Kit e Wireless interface between a beacon or beacons and a PC e Wireless interface must be specified at time of order e Depending on terrain and local topology has a range of 1km to allow remote monitoring of beacons FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 19 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT s sCsFsswF
6. Character Factory set default is TST for Test Can be user programmed with optional kit Location Beacon In this mode the unit flashes at 25 Flashes Minute consistent with UK CAA CAP168 timing requirements US Army Helipad Pattern as per TM 5 811 5 36 Flashes per Minute 50ms pulses White double Peak Green Yellow FAA L 802M Military Helipad Beacon 17 3 Flashes per Minute 100ms pulses Green White White Test Setup and Demonstration Testing diagnostics and demonstration and for user programming with optional kit Note that to use Programme 7 Test Setup and Demonstration requires a PC and the optional Terminal Programming Kit FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 13 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT ee 10 Sunset Sunrise Switch Settings Multi Colour Beacons All of the programmes listed in the previous section are available in conjunction with automatic sunset and sunrise switching FAA L 802H Civil Helipad Beacon Default Setting 36 Flashes per Minute 75ms pulses White Green Yellow Modified ICAO Helipad Beacon Modified ICAO compliant timing 25ms flashes within the defined cycle period Morse Identification Beacon 1 1 2 or 3 Characters Factory set default is H Transport Canada compliant Can be user programmed with optional kit Morse Identification Beacon 2 1 2 or 3 Character Factory set default is TST for Test Can be user
7. care must be taken with the alignment of flange mounted bases to ensure that the LED arrays once aligned via the spring pin below enables the arrays to be aligned as desired Small angular adjustments of pole mounted bases can be performed by slackening the Alan screw and lock nut and rotating the base To enable correct alignment of the arrays particularly if the Array Disable function is to be used the pole mounted or flange mounted base must be oriented so that the spring pin in the recess which aligns with a locating notch in the beacon core base plate is placed in the desired direction Unit Base Plate alignment slot correctly positioned over the Spring Pin FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 5 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT 2 Electrical Installation Power to the beacon is fed via the power connector on the underside of the mounting plate It is essential that the correct polarity is observed or permanent damage may occur to the unit or supply Ob Polarit s le 12 24V DC Serve roiarity Eu Only af 3 Observe Polarity Type eAGLe FEC Beacon V5 1 Lee L The feed to the beacon must be fused A suitable Line Fuse Holder and Fuse pictured below is Supplied with the beacon The fuse must be fitted in the ve supply cable Note that the fuse holder has an integrated LED to show that the fuse is blown Fuse is 20 Amp automotive
8. programmed with optional kit Location Beacon In this mode the unit flashes at 25 Flashes Minute consistent with UK CAA CAP 168 timing requirements US Army Helipad Pattern as per TM 5 811 5 36 Flashes per Minute 50ms pulses White double Peak Green Yellow FAA L 802M Military Helipad Beacon 17 3 Flashes per Minute 100ms pulses Green White White Reserved Programme 1 FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 14 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT 11 Quadrant Control Switches There may be situations where an operator requires that the beacon is only visible from certain directions for example to avoid dazzling pilots or causing a distraction Usually this would require the operator to fit screening or similar but with the FEC Programmable Location amp Identification Beacon this is simply achieved by disabling the relevant array s by means of switches on the main circuit board photo below Each array has an Array Enable switch associated with it To disable a particular array simply slide the switch to OFF Disable The switches are best moved with the tip of a stylus jewellers screwdriver or similar tool Note that the switches may be covered with a protective adhesive tape To allow changes to be made this can be removed and discarded The relevant array s will remain permanently disabled in all programming modes until the switch es are turned on again As shippe
9. 80515 7 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT 4 Level Setting Switches The Level Setting switches enable the maximum flash brightness to be set to 4 levels All changes to the level switches must be made with the unit powered off The switches are best moved with the tip of a stylus jeweller s screwdriver or similar tool Note that the switches may be covered with a protective adhesive tape To allow changes to be made this can be removed and discarded Note that in this and later tables the switch actuators are shown in red for clarity The levels are as follows 1096 of Maximum Level 30 of Maximum Level 60 of Maximum Level 100 of Maximum Level Default as set in photo on previous page Note that the unit monitors the temperature of the LED arrays and if it exceeds critical thresholds will automatically reduce the LED power until the temperature recovers This is most likely to occur at high ambient temperatures and or dense Morse strings see appendix for Morse timings FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 8 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT Oe a EE Lx Y aT G e a 5 Operational Modes Single Colour Beacons If the beacon is a single colour unit the modes that can be selected are see Appendix 1 and 2 for details e 2 Location beacon modes o Modified ICAO pattern short 2mS and long 25mS pulse 30 FPM 25 FPM
10. Blade type which is widely available Integrated LED lights if power is applied but the fuse is blown Cable Sizes It is essential that the correct size cable is used Voltage Short Cable Run 5m lt 16 Long Cable Run 5m 16 24V 1 0mm 18AWG 1 5mm 16AWG 1 5mm 16AWG 2 5mm 14AWG FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 6 of 30 28 05 2015 FEC HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT Installed we itall 3 Programme and Maximum Light Level Setting Switch locations The Programme and Maximum Light Level control switches are located on a the edge of the main circuit board of the beacon as indicated on the diagram to the right Details of their setting are described below and in the next sections All switches can be set using the tip of a ball point pen or similar tool Depending on the model the switches will be set to appropriate default values detailed below and in later sections WF 220 yp i Level Setting Programme Switches Setting Switches k 7 Programme and Level Setting Switches e Programme Switches O 4 way switch identified as SW2 with Program printed beside It Photo shows Programme 0 selected e Level Switches o 2 switch identified as SW1 with Level printed by it Photo shows Level set to 3 FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 2
11. EC If after above checks have been made and the Feed LED remains un lit either continue with the Electrical Tests below or return beacon to FEC for checking If the red Feed LED is lit then proceed to check status of the orange VCC and green VDD LEDs FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 2 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT Check status of the yellow VCC LED e VCCLED is illuminated The 5V voltage regulator is working Check status of the green VDD LED e VDD LED is illuminated The 3 3V voltage regulator for the on board processor is working If both LEDs are lit then power is being provided to the beacon and its processor If all of the switches have been correctly set and the beacon is still not working it indicates a fault that must be referred to FEC for rectification Electrical Tests Warning Only fully qualified electricians technicians should perform electrical testing of the unit particularly the 110V 240V mains feed and Power Supply Unit Feed Voltage The beacon has a nominal feed voltage of either 12V or 24V DC with an absolute range of 11V to 28V The ve supply must be connected to ve terminal of the power connector Polarity is critical The beacon monitors its feed voltage and if it is below 11V on start up will disable the LEDs and enter the Test and Diagnostic routine as though program 7 had been selected This is to ensure that both excessive current is n
12. FEC HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT Designed Manufact red and Installed we do itall Programable Location amp Identification Beacon Instalation Guide User Manual Specification Diagnostics n IPEA ie VE eed HEA 7 Wwe F gl e lt lt AN lt 0 6 fd dn K a LA PY TI Hardware Versions 5 1 12V 24V DC Operation Issue 3 28 May 2015 Powered by eAGLe Light Engines TM nterleader Limited HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT Document Revision Sheet CA S e eeo 29 April 2015 New Document for V5 1Hardware Version 5 1 hardware has 1 Revised switch arrangements for intensity programme and quadrant control New more powerful processor USB socket to enable user software update P a More electrical included pner ime programmes FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 2 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT ee as U U mMM AAAA a Document Index Contents J FP C TU E T 5 I e ir ez Miss 6 Programme and Maximum Light Level Setting 7 4 Love SSO Wir 8 5 Operational Modes Single Colour Beacons
13. Flashes Per Minute UK and Transport Canada timing compliant e 2 Morse beacon modes 4 6 WPM Words Per Minute o 1 2and3 character code options defined at time of ordering o User programmable with optional extra programming kit e Rotating simulated beacon mode e Jump Flash mode Highly visible flashing mode e est and Setup Mode Allows users to monitor all of the units parameters and set security PIN codes and Morse codes with optional extra interface system e All of the above are available with Sunset Sunrise switching e There is 1 reserved programme for future development FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 9 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT 6 Programme Setting Switches Single Colour Beacons The Programme Setting switches enable the different operating modes of the unit to be set All changes to the Programme switches must be made with the unit powered off for them to take effect The switches are best moved with the tip of a stylus jeweller s screwdriver or similar tool Note that the switches may be covered with a protective adhesive tape To allow changes to be made this can be removed and discarded The Programmes are as follows see Appendix 1 amp 2 for detailed timing Programme ICAO Helipad Beacon ICAO compliant timing Modified ICAO Helipad Beacon Default Setting Modified ICAO
14. ORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT 21 Appendix 5 Diagnostics and Fault Finding The following are the range of simple tests that an end user of the beacon can perform to be carried out in the order given Warnings e Only fully qualified electricians technicians should perform electrical testing of the unit particularly the 110V 240V mains feed and Power Supply Unit e The beacon emits very high brightness light pulses Do not look directly at the LED arrays or near reflections of the light e During normal operation the LED array can reach elevated temperatures that may cause burning Do not touch the LED array until fully cooled Basic Configuration and Connection Checks Ensure that 1 The beacon is properly mounted secure and appears physically undamaged 2 f there are any signs of damage to any part of the beacon power supply or wiring do not go any further but refer the unit to FEC for repair 3 The Power Supply Unit is properly connected to a live mains supply 4 The 24V DC feed wiring to the beacon is continuous and that all connections appear sound Beacon configuration Setting Switches Ensure that 1 The Level Setting Switches are set to the required intensity a See section 3 2 he Programme Switches are set to the required flash programme a See section 5 amp 6 Single Colour Beacon b See section 8 amp 9 Multi Colour Beacon 3 All of the Quadrant Enable Switches are set to ON a See section 10
15. Observational Testing Once all of the above have been checked power the unit on Under normal circumstances there will be a few seconds delay all of the arrays will flash very quickly in turn and colour the system is checking all of the arrays and colours then the beacon will perform the selected programme Note that the control system of the LED monitors a number of parameters to ensure that the beacon flashes consistently at the desired brightness If it detects that this is not possible it will not flash at all If it does not operate normally check the status LEDs on the main circuit board diagram on next page FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 26 of 30 28 05 2015 FEC HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT Designed Manufact red and Installed we do itall Check status of the red Feed LED 1 Feed LED is illuminated Power is being fed to the beacon and fuse is OK 2 Feed LED is not illuminated Power is not being fed to the beacon OR the fuse is blown Image of status LEDs V5 1 Hardware VDD LED VCC LED Feed LED If a blown fuse is suspected then 1 Disconect all power from the Power Supply Unit 2 Remove the line fuse and test with a fuse tester or Ohm meter 3 Ifthe fuse is sound replace it and re try the tests 4 f the fuse is blown replace with spare fuse supplied NB repeated fuse blowing indicates a serious fault which must be reported to F
16. a E Ns 5 5 1 1 m i z wama I wy To simplify setup operation and on going support the software is pre programmed with which sort of arrays it is fitted with single or multi colour and executes a suite of programmes consistent with them The suite of programmes available is listed in later sections and includes a range of FAA ICAO CAA and Transport Canada consistent patterns for civil and military heliports and airfields FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 4 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT 1 Physical Installation To avoid ingress of moisture mounting and any subsequent maintenance must only be undertaken when there is no precipitation To begin installation the lens clamp glass lens and LED beacon core of the unit must be removed from the aluminium beacon base before the pole mounted or flange mounted base is secured to the pole or structure The LED beacon core is a sophisticated and delicate unit and during the fitting process must be kept dry and stored in an appropriate manner to avoid damage The power cable should be carefully threaded through the cable entry arrangement ensuring that the cable does not foul the internal fan or other parts of the unit Alignment To ensure that the light pattern from the beacon is at the correct angle a spirit level or similar must be used to ensure that the base is perfectly level Particlaur
17. code options defined at time of ordering o User programmable with optional extra programming kit e est and Setup Mode Allows users to monitor all of the units parameters and set security PIN codes and Morse codes with optional extra interface system e All of the above are available with Sunset Sunrise switching e There is 1 reserved programme for future development FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 12 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT 9 Programme Setting Switches Multi Colour Beacons The Programme Setting switches enable the different operating modes of the unit to be set All changes to the Programme switches must be made with the unit powered off for them to take effect The switches are best moved with the tip of a stylus jeweller s screwdriver or similar tool Note that the switches may be covered with a protective adhesive tape To allow changes to be made this can be removed and discarded The Programmes are as follows see Appendix 1 2 amp 3 for detailed timing FAA L 802H Civil Helipad Beacon Default Setting 36 Flashes per Minute 75ms pulses White Green Yellow Modified ICAO Helipad Beacon Modified ICAO compliant timing 25ms flashes within the defined cycle period Morse Identification Beacon 1 1 2 or 3 Characters Factory set default is H Transport Canada compliant Can be user programmed with optional kit Morse Identification Beacon 2 1 2 or 3
18. compliant timing giving longer flashes within the same period Morse Identification Beacon 7 1 2 or 3 Characters Factory set default is H Transport Canada compliant Can be user programmed with optional kit Morse Identification Beacon 2 1 2 or 3 Character Factory set default is TST for Test Can be user programmed with optional kit Location Beacon In this mode the unit flashes at 25 Flashes Minute consistent with UK CAA CAP168 timing requirements Rotating Beacon In this mode the LED arrays are fired in sequence to create the effect of a rotating beacon 70 RPM Jump Flash In this mode alternate pairs of LED arrays are fired to create a very visible warning pattern Test Setup and Demonstration Testing diagnostics and demonstration and for user programming with optional kit Note that to use Programme 7 Test Setup and Demonstration requires a PC and the optional Terminal Programming Kit FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 10 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT ee 7 Sunset Sunrise Switch Settings Single Colour Beacon All of the programmes listed in the previous section are available in conjunction with automatic sunset and sunrise switching ICAO Helipad Beacon ICAO compliant timing Modified ICAO Helipad Beacon Default Setting Modified ICAO compliant timing giving longer flashes within the same period Morse Identification Beacon 1 1
19. d all of the arrays are enabled all Array Enable switches On giving the full 360 pattern as shown below Examples of array control are shown over 90 Quadrant 1 4 Arrays 180 Quadrant 2 4 Arrays 270 Quadrant 3 4 Arrays 360 Quadrant 4 4 Arrays Q Array Enable Switches Bi Polar 2 4 Arrays FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 15 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT Example Array Enable Switch Settings Array Enable E Switch Setting Array Condition Light Pattern All Arrays Enabled On Array 1 Disabled Off Array 2 Disabled Off Array 3 Disabled Off Array 4 Disabled Off NB Ensure that after installation Array Enable Switches are correctly set Failure to do so will give appearance of LED Failure FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 16 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT 12 Alarm Output The beacon is fitted with an alarm relay output for remote monitoring The alarm condition is flagged if 1 The supply voltage falls below 12V 2 he array temperature gets too high 3 An array or single colour element of an array fails Checked on start up The alarm relay output is via a terminal connector located on the underside of the main circuit board and accessed via a slot in the base plate as shown opposite The relay output is electrically isolated from the supply feed and ground and can be connect
20. ed to an alarm monitoring device The maximum voltage current and power are shown in the table below The non alarm condition for the relay is Contact Open The alarm condition for the relay is Contact Closed Note For safety reasons the beacon will attempt to operate even though it is in an alarm condition For example if the array temperature is too high the alarm will be set but the beacon will continue to operate at reduced power output Alarm Relay Output Contact Rating Any combination of the switching voltage 10 W and current must not exceed the given rated power Switching Voltage DC or Peak AC Switching Current DC or Peak AC 05 A Carry Current Current DC or Peak AC 8 f DC or Peak AC 8 f Peak AC EN NUN otatic Contact Measured with Nominal Voltage Resistance initial FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 17 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT 13 Specification Physical Characteristics 7 1 16 inches tall 177 8mm 1 NPT hub for pole mounting also available with three point flat flange mount Locating pin in base to enable precise orientation for quadrant management Degree of protection IP66 Operating temperature 25 C to 50 C Storage temperature 25 C to 80 C Long life quiet and low power Internal cooling fan Electrical Characteristics e Operating voltage 12 24V DC can operate from batteries e Absolute voltage range
21. ged running at high ambient temperatures Unit and Fan Run Times t the Fan Run Time is nearly equivalent to the Unit Run Time it indicates prolonged running at high ambient temperatures FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 29 of 30 28 05 2015 FEC HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT Designed Manufactured and Installed we do it all 23 Appendix 7 Software Updater Beacon V5 x The Beacon can be updated with new software by users Software updates are available as downloads from the FEC website Two formats are supported executable exe and self extracting zip files If your PC firewall prevents downloading of the exe file download and extract the zip file version To update the software requires a Windows PC and a USB cable with type A plug one end and Micro type B the other The installer requires neither software nor drivers to be installed on your PC the standard Windows HID drivers already installed are used To update the software FECSoftware Updater 1 Disconnect the Beacon from the power supply 2 Connect the USB cable to the PC not yet to the s a 3 Double click on the update file and screen similar to that to the right will appear 4 Hold down the Boot loader button at R e the same time as connecting to the aos USB port at the front of the PCB m image right this will power the
22. lipad Beacon Intensity 36 Flashes per minute White Green Yellow White 75 5 75mS 5mS 75mS p gt 1 665 ss 1 665 k 1 66S Mode 5 US Army Helipad Pattern as per TM 5 811 5 Mode US Army Helipad Beacon as per TM 5 811 5 Intensity 36 Flashes per minute Green Yellow White Green 50 5 50mS 50mS 50mS 50mS MM NNNM s SEU 1 565 1 5659 300mS 1 565 Mode 6 FAA L 802M Military Helipad Beacon Mode X L 802M Military Helipad Beacon Intensity 15 93 Flashes per minute White Green 100mS 100mS 100mS 100mS IMMUNE 55 300mS 5S FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 24 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT 20 Appendix 4 Morse Code Timing Total dot 19 H period 7 dots HALE EE LLL a LETE HZ aai a up quud Hp IM 3 dots space between words Time Period dot period 1 dot space between letters Morse Code Codes and timing I WWW EB IPIE EINE 3 dots space between parts o m CL LI m E 3 JA uni c un fm a kas E 5 p 1 qi D m m e eoa d qa E n B m An I Timings 1 dash FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 25 of 30 28 05 2015 Letter HELIP
23. ode 2 Identification Beacon 1 1 Character Transport Canada Spec Code Hi _ _ 1 _ dm dd m U U U U IEILILlI L e Time ad 4 Words Per Minute Reference Transport Canada 23 October 2008 TC AGA Intensity Mode 3 Identification Beacon amp 2 3 Characters Modified CAA Spec Code TST e e gt EE ENE Time 1 minute pattern 7 Words Per Minute Reference CAP 168 Appendix Section 2 1 CAA Identification Beacon Morse Specification 2character Morse code Reference period is the Morse dot Green light White also mentioned 1 100 5 for this application 6to8words per minute 1dash is equal to dots 300m5 Omnidirectional Space between parts is equal to 1 dot 100mS Minimum effective flash luminous Space between characters is equal to 3 dots 300mS intensity of 2000cd Space between words is equal to 7 dots 700m5 Visible at 10km Forcodes see over Azimuth 1 to 45 Reference CAA CAP 168 Section 2 and Appendix 6A Section 2 1 FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 23 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT De CC C ia PW 19 Appendix 3 FAA Helipad Beacon Modes Mode 0 FAA L 802H Civil Helipad Beacon Mode X L 802H He
24. ot drawn from the supply and to ensure that the beacon only operates at the intended level of brightness One consequence of this is that if a supply with a slow rise time i e the time it takes to achieve its set voltage is too slow the beacon may detect this as a low feed voltage and enter the Test and Diagnostics routine If a bench power supply is to be used for testing it must be set to 24V for testing and the current limit set to a minimum of 8 amps once initial tests have been performed If a bench power supply is used for the LED status checks above it may be set to a low voltage and current limits e g 12V and 200mA but once this is completed reset to the normal limits 24V 8A and re started for the full LED tests Feed Current At the rated feed voltage of 24V the beacon s quiescent current is of the order of 100mA The beacon s peak current demand is 7 amps for the duration of the LEDs flash If the power supply used is not able to meet this peak demand with no appreciable drop in voltage the beacon may enter the Test and Diagnostic routine and the LEDs will not flash FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 28 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT 22 Appendix 6 System Diagnostics If the Programming Kit with or without the wireless option is available the following parameters may be checked The best way to power a beacon not fitted with a wireless interface is to remove all p
25. ower feeds to it and power via the USB lead of the programming kit For beacons fitted with a wireless interface power the beacon from a suitable power source a laboratory power supply set at a low voltage is ideal System Ensure that the Model Hardware and Software are expected and match the labels on the LED and the base plate Status Check that the Input Voltage matches the supply voltage and that the LED Array Temperature is showing the current temperature If the Array Temperature is not showing correctly usually within a few degrees of room temperature this may indicate a faulty temperature probe If the figure is extremely high 2100 degrees when the LEDs are not running this clearly indicates a fault with the temperature probe which will lead to the unit running permanently at much reduced power and light output Unit History Historical parameters are written at start up and then every minute while the unit is running When reviewing the data it is important that very short transients e g a very high but short duration voltage spike will not necessarily be captured and recorded Never the less the data gives insights into the past operation of the unit Maximum Input Voltage figure over 28V indicates that the unit has been over stressed Maximum Array Temperature A figure above 70 degrees would normally be expected A figure up to 85degrees C is within limits but above that could indicate a fault or prolon
26. s rr r J JJ VVU Lp 15 Special Orders Colours At additional cost units can be supplied with a range of colour LEDs including e Red Orange 617nm e Hyper Red 656nm e Deep Blue 455nm Software Features At additional cost units can be programmed to perform non standard patterns including e Different string lengths of Morse Code e Non standard timing flash patterns e Co ordinated beacon operation requires wireless interface for all beacons involved FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 20 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT 16 Spare Parts The following spare parts with all tools and consumables where required are available and can be fitted by users LED Arrays LED Array replacement kits are available for all multi colour left image and single right image arrays The kits comprise LED array Allen key Stainless steel screws 4 off Full instructions Cooling Fan A cooling fan replacement kit is available comprising Fan with flying lead and connector Allan key Stainless steel screws 3 off Full instructions Fuses A spare Blade fuse is provided with every unit opare fuses are widely available but repeated blowing of the fuse would indicate a major fault and necessitate the return of the unit for repair Note For LED and Fan fitting user must supply thread locking compound Loctite medium 248 or similar Enclos
27. ure The following mechanical parts are available no tools required e Glass lens e Rubber gasket e Securing strap Other Apart from the items listed above there are no other user serviceable parts Any repair would require the unit to be returned for repair or replacement FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 21 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT 17 Appendix 1 Timings of Location Beacon Modes Intensity Mode 0 Helipad Location Beacon ICAO Spec _ 0 85 1 25 2mS pulse width I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I L Ps gt 2 0s pattern 30 FPM Time Intensity Mode 1 Helipad Location Beacon Modified ICAO Spec 0 8s 1 2s r 25mS pulse width ee ee gt Time 2 0s pattern 30 FPM Reference ICAO Volume ll Annex 14 5 3 2 Intensity Mode 4 Location Beacon Pattern B 100mS pulse width 25 FPM Time 1 minute FEC eAGLe Beacon HP0680 1 3 Manual V5 1 Issue 3 280515 22 of 30 28 05 2015 HELIPORTS amp HELIPORT EQUIPMENT ee aaaF Lxx e a _ 18 Appendix 2 Identification Beacon Modes Intensity M
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