Aveo Engineering Hercules NXT User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
Hercules NXT
AVE- HXT-IM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 0 DOCUMENT ADMINISTRATION .................................................. 3
0.1 DOCUMENT APPROVAL........................................................................... 3
0.2 AMENDMENT RECORD PROCEDURE ............................................................ 4
0.3 AFFECTED PAGES PROCEDURE ................................................................. 4
PART 1 INSTALLATION DATA ................................................................ 5
1.1 PRODUCT INFO ................................................................................... 5
1.2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................... 5
1.3 INSTALLATION SCHEMATIC /WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................. 6
1.4 CONTROL &POWER INPUTS .................................................................... 7
1.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..................................................................... 7
1.6 TECHNICAL DRAWING ........................................................................... 9
1.7 WIRING CHART .................................................................................11
1.8 OPTIC SIMULATION .............................................................................12
1.9 EQUIPMENT LIMITATION .......................................................................15
1.10 CARE AND CLEANING OF LIGHTS..............................................................15
1.11 TESTING THE LIGHTS BEFORE INSTALLATION................................................15
1.12 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS INFORMATION ................................................16
1.13 ROHS COMPLIANCE STATEMENT..............................................................16
1.14 EU REACH REGULATION (EC) NO.1907/2006 .........................................17

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Part 0 Document Administration
0.1 Document Approval
This document has been established in accordance with an alternative procedure
to DOA approved under EASA AP429.
This installation manual is applicable for following part numbers:
• Hercules NXT - AVE-HXTTLFW-D01
• Hercules NXT – O holder - AVE-HXTTLFW-D02
• Hercules NXT – Q holder - AVE-HXTTLFW-D03
Compiled by: 17 Oct 2022
Petr Jaroš
Engineer, Aveo Engineering Group, s.r.o.
Approved by: 17 Oct 2022
Georg Hartl
Head of DO, Aveo Engineering Group, s.r.o.

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0.2 Amendment Record Procedure
The master copy of this document shall be kept electronically as a read only
document under the control of Aveo Engineering Group, s.r.o. as Master Copy.
ALL amendments to this manual will initiate a raise of issue.
The original issue will be identified by “01”, and subsequent issues will be
numbered sequentially from 02 to 99 in Table 01 - Issue No. column.
ALL issues of this document will be approved by Head of DO.
0.3 Affected Pages Procedure
ALL pages affected by ANY raise of issue of this document will be listed in Table
01 - Affected Pages Column.
The reason(s) for EACH raise of issue and the description of respective change
will be provided in Table 01 - Details Column.
Changes from the previous issue are shown as follows:
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Part 1 Installation data
1.1 Product Info
Hercules NXT™ is a high powered Landing and Taxi LED light used in GA and
transport category aircraft. It has been designed to be lightweight and with a low
power draw to meet the highest requirements of all certified aircraft.
• Hercules NXT - AVE-HXTTLFW-D01
• Hercules NXT – O holder - AVE-HXTTLFW-D02
• Hercules NXT – Q holder - AVE-HXTTLFW-D03
1.2 Operating Instructions
When installed on the aircraft, using the aircraft’s power (14 volts or 28 volts), the
light will be at its maximum intensity.
Operating Voltage range is +9…+36VDC.

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1.3 Installation Schematic / Wiring Diagram

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1.4 Control & Power Inputs
RED Landing (AWG20)
YELLOW Taxi (AWG20)
BLACK GND (AWG20)
GREEN/YELLOW Chassis (AWG20)
WHITE Master/Slave (AWG24)
BLUE Synchro (AWG24)
VIOLET Hi/Lo (AWG24)
GREEN WigWag (AWG24)
Length: 300 mm / 11.8”
1.5 Technical Specification
Light characteristics: Multimode Light (Landing, Taxi, WigWag, Hi/Lo)
Voltage range: 9-36VDC
Voltage protection: a. Transcient voltage: 2 seconds +80VDC
b. Over-voltage lockout: +36VDC, not less
Performance:
Landing:Input current: 2.5A @14VDC, 1.3A @28VDC
Input power: 35W @14VDC, 36.4W @28VDC
Taxi:Input current: 1A @14VDC, 0.55A @28VDC
Input power: 14W @14VDC, 15.4W @28VDC
Chromaticity: Cool White
Ambient temperature: -55°C...+85°C / -67°F...+185°F
Overheat protection: Yes
Wiring: See section 1.3
Useful life: not less than 15.000 aircraft flight hours
Weight:
AVE-HXTTLFW-D01 460 g / 1.014 lb
AVE-HXTTLFW-D02492 g / 1.084 lb
AVE-HXTTLFW-D03483 g / 1.064 lb

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Viewing Angle:
Landing Lens: 10°Taxi Lens: 10° x 45°
Environment
Section
Category
Temperature / Altitude
4
F2
Temperature Variation
5
A
Humidity
6
C
Operational Shock and Crash Safety
7
B
Vibration
8
U, curves G
Explosive Atmosphere
9
H
Waterproofness
10
R
Fluids Susceptibility
11
F
Sand and dust
12
D
Fungus
13
F
Salt Spray
14
T
Magnetics Effects
15
Z
Power Input
16
Z
Voltage Spike
17
A
Audio Freq. Conducted Susceptibility
18
Z
Induced Signal Susceptibility
19
ZC
Radiated and Conducted Susceptibility
20
TT
Radiated and Conducted Emissions
21
B
Icing
24
A and C

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1.6 Technical Drawing
AVE-HXTTLFW-D01
AVE-HXTTLFW-D02

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AVE-HXTTLFW-D03
*dimensions in [inches] / mm

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1.7 Wiring Chart
Use diagram below defining the wiring size depending on the current and the wire
length. Make sure you add up the current for all connected lights. If current is not
given, then divide the power by the voltage.

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1.8 Optic Simulation
Landing Hi
148 500 cd
Landing Lo
74 000 cd

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Taxi Hi
18 100 cd
Taxi Lo
9 050 cd

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Both sections Hi
163 000 cd
Both sections Lo
81 500 cd

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1.9 Equipment Limitation
Hercules NXT should only be powered by 9-36VDC
1.10 Care and Cleaning of Lights
Aveo Engineering Aviation Lights are factory polished and delivered as ready to
install on the aircraft.
If the lights need a deeper cleaning, they should be polished with a quality lamb’s
wool sheet that is suitable also for deeper polishing. Under no circumstances should
any petroleum based product be used to clean the lights.
1.11 Testing the Lights before Installation
All Aveo Aviation lights undergo rigorous testing prior to being released from
our engineering manufacturing department. This testing involves a burn-in time
as well as other function testing. No light is released for sale without undergoing
this extensive operational testing.
When you receive the Hercules NXT light, and wish to test the function of
the light prior to installation on your aircraft, please note the following:
1. Please review the written information that is enclosed in the packaging.
Warranty information as well as a cautionary note about power supply removal
is enclosed with each package.
2. Remove the light from the package. Note that there are 6 wires:
RED Landing (AWG20)
YELLOW Taxi (AWG20)
BLACK GND (AWG20)
GREEN/YELLOW Chassis (AWG20)
WHITE Master/Slave (AWG24)
BLUE Synchro (AWG24)
VIOLET Hi/Lo (AWG24)
GREEN WigWag (AWG24)
3. Testing of the function of the light can be done with a regular 28VDC
power supply (not a battery charger). Connect the ground wire to black
wire and then connect the power wire to the red wire. The landing light
section should start lighting. Disconnect the power wire. Connect the power
wire to the yellow wire. The taxi light section should start lighting. When
installed on the aircraft, using the aircraft’s power (14VDC or 28VDC), the
light will be at its maximum intensity.
After testing, the light can be installed on the aircraft.

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IMPORTANT NOTES:
Under no circumstances should any power supply other than a 9-36VDC, or a 28
voltbattery be used to test the light. Do not use: Battery chargers, battery
back-up power devices, or other bench avionics testing methods to test the
aviation light. The light is functional between 18-36 volts. Use of a battery charger
or other power unit to test the light will void the warranty and may damage the
light.
If you have any questions about the installation of the lights, please refer to
our web site: www.aveoengineering.com
1.12 Continued Airworthiness Information
Circuit/Wiring Protection
Each Titan series light features a Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC)
circuit that limits internal temperatures by attenuating operating current (with a
corresponding reduction of brightness) when internal temperatures reach a certain
threshold. This proprietary circuitry serves to protect the light itself, and
associated aircraft wiring, against a thermal runaway condition.
Periodic Inspection Procedure for Hercules NXT
The Hercules NXT light should always be checked for proper operation during
preflight. This procedural information is already provided in all general aviation
aircraft flight manuals.
The lights should be visually inspected for general condition, proper operation,
and correct installation at each annual and/or 100 hours inspection. In addition
refer to section 1.10 of installation manual for detailed cleaning instructions.
1.13 RoHS Compliance Statement
Scope
This statement clarifies Aveo Engineering’s compliance with European Union
Directive 2015/863/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances
in electrical and electronic equipment ("RoHS") that took effect on June 4, 2015.
The RoHS Directive restricts the sale of electronic equipment containing certain
hazardous substances in the European Union including:
Cadmium(Cd): 0.01%
Mercury: 0.1%
Lead(Pb) : 0.1%
Hexavalent chromium (Cr6+) : 0.1%
Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB): 0.1 %;
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE): 0.1 %
Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP): 0.1% (added in 2015);
Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP): 0.1% (added in 2015);
Dibutyl phthalate (DBP): 0.1% (added in 2015);
Diisobutyl phthalate (DIBP): 0.1% (added in 2015)

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Compliance
Aveo Engineering certifies that all products sourced from manufacturing facilities
comply with the environmental standards set forth by the Directive 2015/863/EU,
recast amendment of RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU Article (4), and do not contain
any of the above-mentioned, 10 hazardous substances above the specified limits.
All products manufactured by Aveo Engineering are RoHS-compliant. With regards
to RoHS-2 CE marking, product packaging is labeled attesting conformity if
required.
References
Directive 2015/863/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the
restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
equipment.
1.14 EU REACH Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Aveo Engineering declares that no chemicals are produced and that none of the
chemicals used during the production process or needed for the product
maintenance or service, is listed on the current European Chemicals Agency’s
Candidate list of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorization.