FARLIGHT L-864 Manual

Flashing
Red Obstruction
Light L-864
INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
1800 327 544
[email protected]
www.farlight.com.au Farlight Australasia Pty Ltd
PO Box 822 Williamstown Victoria Australia 3016

2FARLIGHT L-864
CONTENTS
Notices and Warnings 3
Introduction 4
Brief Overview 5
Light Specications
Dimensions and Weight 6
 OperatingSpecications       7
Identifying the model 8
Installation and Maintenance
Installation Procedure 9
Installation Reminders 10
Maintenance 10
Diagrams 11

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FARLIGHT L-864
NOTICES AND WARNINGS
This manual contains important information regarding the safety, operating and
maintenance of this product. Before using the product, read and understand all
cautions, warnings, instructions and product labels. Failure to do so could result
in injury and/or void the warranty.
Disconnect power from all wiring and circuitry before installing or working on
the beacon.

4FARLIGHT L-864
INTRODUCTION
The Farlight L864 (AC or DC) obstruction light provides an LED-based solution
to the FAA style of flashing red obstruction lights.
The Farlight L864 (AC or DC) obstruction light is a self-contained unit that
requires no maintenance.
Please contact Farlight Australasia before attempting to open or repair the unit.

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FARLIGHT L-864
BRIEF OVERVIEW
Cable
All units are supplied with an exterior grade, sunlight-resistant, waterproof,
EMI-shielded cable to meet the harsh environments of salt fog, rain, wind and sun
(UV) with an operating temperature range of -55C to +55C.
Power
The L864 (AC or DC) is designed for 100-265V AC, 50-60Hz operation or 24-48DC.
Surge protection
The L864 (AC or DC) has an internal surge protection device. Please do not
attempt to remove or repair the surge protection unit.
Mounting
The L864 (AC or DC) mounts directly to conventional L-864 Beacon bolt hole
patterns(seeg.4forboltholepattern).
Warranty
Farlight Australasia warrants all products to be free from defects in material and
workmanshipforaperiodofve(5)yearsfromthedateofshipment.
Farlight Australasia’s sole responsibility under this warranty shall be, at its option,
to repair or replace the defective product. There are no other expressed or implied
warranties,includinganyimpliedwarrantyofmerchantabilityortness.Farlight
Australasia will not be liable for consequential damages or the cost of removal or
reinstallation of its products. Buyer shall pay for all shipping costs to and from Farlight
Australasia for all repairs or replacement covered by the warranty. The warranty shall
not apply to defects or damage caused by shipping, improper installation, improper
use, or abuse of the product. Damage caused by lightning or other acts of God are not
covered by the warranty. This warranty does not apply to products manufactured by
companies other than Farlight Australasia, regardless of whether they have been sold
by Farlight Australasia for use in conjunction with Farlight Australasia products.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
In no event will Farlight Australasia be liable for special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, regardless of the
formofaction,whetherincontract,strictliability,orintort,includingnegligence,norforlostprots.Norshalltheliabilityof
Farlight Australasia for any claims or damage arising out of, or connected with, this agreement or the manufacture, sale,
delivery,use,maintenance,repairormodicationoftheproductsorsupplyofanyreplacementpartsthereof,exceedthe
purchase price of the products. This limitation of liability shall apply to any liability for default under or in connection with
the products, the parts, use, performance, or services delivered hereunder whether based on warranty, failure of or delay in
delivery, or otherwise. This clause shall survive failure of an exclusive remedy.

6FARLIGHT L-864
LIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions and Weight
Diameter: 292mm
Height: 222mm
Weight: 10kg

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FARLIGHT L-864
OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS
Type
L-864 flashing red obstruction light
with LED light source
Input Voltages
100-256V AC or 24-48DC
Power Consumption
10 watts (approximate average)
Applicable Specications
FAA AC 150/5345-43F plus FAA
supplemental requirements for LED
light sources. CASA 139
Storage Temperature Range
-55 to +55 degrees Celsius
Operating Temperature Range
-40 to +55 degrees Celsius
Humidity
Up to 95% relative humidity
Wind
Wind speeds up to 240KMH
Wind Blown Rain
Exposure to wind-blow rain from
any direction
Salt Fog
Exposure to salt-laden atmosphere
Surge Protection T
The L864 (AC or DC) has an internal
surge protection device that meets
the requirements of FAA EB-67
Please do not attempt to remove or
repair the surge protection unit.

8FARLIGHT L-864
IDENTIFYING THE MODEL
F = Flashing (30FPM Standard)
S = Steady
GPS = Integrated GPS & Photocell Installed
AC = 240V AC
DC = 24 - 48V DC

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FARLIGHT L-864
INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE
Warning: Disconnect power from all wiring and circuitry before
installing or working on the beacon
The installation of a new complete L864 (AC or DC) beacon is
similar to that of an incandescent light source assembly. The
recommended installation procedure is outlined below:
1. Inspect for damage during shipping
2. Bench test beacon
 3.Onceproperoperationhasbeenconrmed,mounton
structure
4. Wire the beacon to the power source
5. Verify operation
Mounting Guidelines
The L864 (AC or DC) beacon is mounted to the tower pedestal
using 1/2” hardware (supplied by the customer). The base of the
light has 4 mounting holes that align with most tower pedestals.
The light should be installed level to maintain light output.
Farlight suggests that lightning rods be installed near the light.
The lightning rods should extend a minimum of three feet about
the height of the beacon.

10 FARLIGHT L-864
WIRING THE BEACON
The light is supplied with an 2 metre power cord that is prewired to the internal
electronics. This cord should be connected to the power source and grounded.
The ground wire must be connected for proper operation and connection of
the beacon.
Power connections
Terminal
Neutral (L-)
Active (L+)
Ground
Normally Closed Relay
Contact 1
Normally Closed Relay
Contact 2
240VAC
Wire Colour
Blue
Brown
Green/Yellow
Orange
Yellow
24-48DC
Wire Colour
Black
Red
Green
Orange
Yellow
Verifying operation of the beacon
Apply power and verify that the beacon is flashing
Installation reminder
Although factory tested a bench test is recommended prior to installation in order
to ensure that is has not been damaged in transit.
Maintenance
No regularly scheduled maintenance is required for the unit. Farlight warranties
thelightoutputoftheL864(ACorDC)tomeetorexceedrequirementsforave
year period.

11 FARLIGHT L-864
DIAGRAMS
240VAC
24-48DC

12 FARLIGHT L-864
BASE

13 FARLIGHT L-864
CHANGING MODES - STEADY OR FLASHING
In order to change the mode of operation, you must open the housing and access
the slide switch on the micro-controller.
This product can be damaged by electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Use a conductive wrist strap attached to a good earth ground when handling.
WARNING
Disconnect power from all wiring and circuitry before
installing or working on the beacon