Avlite Airfield lighting system Supplement

Version 3.0
AIRFIELD LIGHTING SYSTEM
including Radio Controller
& AV-70-RF Solar Aviation Lights
Installation & Service Manual

AV-70-RF
Solar Aviation Light
Dual internal
high-performance
solar modules
Automatic
night activation
Tough UV-stabilised
LEXAN® polycarbonate
lens and light base
LED aviation lens
with 0 to +7° vertical
divergence
User-replaceable
battery in sealed
compartment
Global 2.4GHz
RF Radio
Control
Figure 1 Leading Dimensions of AV-70-RF

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AV-70-RF Solar Aviation Light
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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................. 4
Operating Principle ..................................................................................................... 4
Technology................................................................................................................... 4
AV-70-RF Model ........................................................................................................... 5
Optional Congurations ............................................................................................. 7
Assembly & Installation.............................................................................................. 8
Unpacking Instructions .....................................................................................................................................8
Initial Inspection................................................................................................................................................8
Assembling the Light & Conguration of Settings ............................................................................................8
Installing the Light Assembly to the Frangible Stake Mount .............................................................................9
Installing the Light Assembly to the Frangible Concrete Mount......................................................................10
How Does the System Work?................................................................................... 11
Standard Operating Procedure ................................................................................ 11
Best Practice.............................................................................................................. 11
Manual Light Activation via External Momentary Button (where tted) .............. 12
Avlite Radio Controller.............................................................................................. 13
Assembly & Installation of Radio Controller .......................................................... 14
Unpacking Instructions ...................................................................................................................................14
Initial Inspection..............................................................................................................................................14
Assembling & Charging..................................................................................................................................14
Turning the Unit On ........................................................................................................................................14
Charging the Radio Controller........................................................................................................................14
Radio Controller Menu.............................................................................................. 15
Modes of Operation........................................................................................................................................15
Light Group.....................................................................................................................................................15
LED Intensity ..................................................................................................................................................15
Timeout Mode.................................................................................................................................................15
Timeout Duration ............................................................................................................................................15
LED Bank Setup.............................................................................................................................................16
Battery Diagnostic ..........................................................................................................................................16
Controller Battery Voltage...............................................................................................................................16
Sending Commands.......................................................................................................................................16
Using the Radio Control to Activate the Aireld Lighting System (ALS)............. 17
Turn All the Lights ON ....................................................................................................................................17
Setup the Lights to Operate in DUSK till DAWN Mode. .................................................................................17
Runway B Only is to be HIGH Intensity, but Runway A will remain in Current Conguration.........................17
Runway B Only is to be HIGH Intensity, with a Timeout of 8 Minutes &
Runway A will be I/R Low Intensity High Intensity. ...........................................................................17
Flash Codes ............................................................................................................... 19
Maintenance & Servicing.......................................................................................... 24
Trouble Shooting....................................................................................................... 25
Avlite Light Warranty................................................................................................. 26
Version No. Description Date Approved
1.0 Manual Launch July 2010 K. Paton
1.1 Trouble Shooting Update December 2010 A. Burns
2.0 Update: Quality Logo May 2011 P. Rainey
2.1 Update to mounting section November 2011 M. Henry
2.2 General update June 2012 J. Dore
3.0 Updated codes January 2013 J. Dore

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AV-70-RF Solar Aviation Light
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Introduction
Congratulations! By choosing to purchase an Avlite light, you have become the
owner of one of the most advanced solar LED aireld lights in the world.
Avlite Systems draws on more than 25 years experience in the design and manufacture of navigation
aids, and particular care has been taken to ensure your light gives years of trouble free service.
As a commitment to producing the highest quality products for our customers, Avlite has been
independently certied as complying with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 quality management
system.
By taking a few moments to browse through this booklet, you will become familiar with the versatility of
your light, and be able to maximise its operating function.
Please remember to complete the Avlite warranty registration card accompanying your light.
Operating Principle
The solar module of the light converts sunlight to an electrical current that is used to charge the
battery. The battery provides power to operate the light at night.
The asher unit has very low current requirements. A microprocessor drives an array of ultra bright
LED’s through a DC/DC converter, which enables the LED’s to operate within the manufacturer’s
specications. The battery is protected from over-charging within the circuit to ensure maximum
battery life.
On darkness, the microprocessor will initiate a program check and after approximately 1 minute will
turn on.
Technology
Avlite Systems is a world-class solar lighting systems manufacturer with a proven
reputation for rapid, innovative, and agile technology solutions designed specically
for defense, government, civil and humanitarian aid operations in the most remote,
toughest environments.
Electronics
Avlite employs leading in-house electronic engineers in the design and development of software and
related circuitry. All individual electronic components are sourced directly by Avlite procurement staff
ensuring that only the highest quality components are used in our products.
LED Technology
All aviation lights use the latest advancements in LED (Light Emitting Diode) technology as a light
source. The major advantage of LED’s over traditional light sources is well established in that they
typically have an operational life in excess of 100,000 hours, resulting in substantial savings to
maintenance and servicing costs.
Precision Construction
Commitment to investing in the design and construction of injection-moulded parts including optic
lenses, light bases and a range of other components ensures that all Avlite products are of a
consistent and superior quality.
Optical Performance
Avlite manufactures a range of aviation LED lenses moulded from multi-cavity dies. Complex shapes
such as the AV70 and 16-segment multi-focus lenses are a testament to the company’s superior in-
house lens manufacturing capabilities and outstanding optical performance.
Award-winning, Patented Technology
Several United States and Australian patent registrations are held on Avlite’s range of innovative
designs, with other regional patents pending in Canada, United Kingdom and Europe.

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AV-70-RF Solar Aviation Light
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AV-70-RF Model
The AV-70-RF solar aviation light is a radio controlled version of the popular AV70 which can be
used in conjunction with a PALC or simple handheld controller. Users can wirelessly control ON/
OFF functions, adjust light intensities, switch between visual and IR (tactical) operational modes.
The solar modules of the light convert sunlight to an electrical current that is used to charge the
battery. The battery provides power to operate the light at night.
The LED driving circuitry has very low current requirements. A microprocessor drives an array
of ultra bright LED’s through a DC/DC converter, which enables the LED’s to operate within the
manufacturer’s specications. The battery is protected from over-charging within the circuit to
ensure maximum battery life.
The Avlite AV-70-RF solar aireld light is exceptional in its unique ability to ‘track the sun’,
operating reliably in low sunlight conditions. Made from tough, durable polycarbonate and using
the latest high-intensity LED’s, the AV-70-RF light boasts dual high-performance solar modules
incorporated into Avlite’s world-rst Solar Collection Lens.
Multiple Radio Controllers can be used to operate the lights at the same time.