Heliport beacons are strategically positioned to ensure optimal visibility from various angles and distances. They serve as a prominent visual indicator for both air and ground-based personnel, helping to identify the helipad's location and orientation. This is particularly important in urban areas, hospital helipads, offshore platforms, and other locations where precise and safe helicopter operations are crucial.
The beacon's distinctive flashing pattern and color are designed to meet international aviation standards and regulations, ensuring that it effectively communicates the presence of the heliport to incoming and outgoing aircraft. Additionally, heliport beacons are often equipped with energy-efficient LED technology, offering long-lasting and reliable performance while minimizing energy consumption and maintenance needs.
Overall, heliport beacons are integral to the safety and functionality of heliport operations, providing essential visual guidance for pilots and enhancing the overall navigational safety of heliports.
Overview:
Heliport light heliport beacon AO-HP-B5 is necessary visual guidance and identification of the heliport. The heliport beacon shall be located on or adjacent to the heliport preferably at an elevated position and so that it does not dazzle a pilot at short range. The helipad beacon flashes white color 4 times in 0.8s and stop for 1.2s, then start new circle for 2s (0.8s+1.2s ).
Compliance:
1. ICAO Annex 14 Volume II Heliports 5.3.
2. FAA AC 150/5390-2B Heliport Design Guide
Features:
1. Adopt super bright brand LED, high intensity with a lower energy consumption.
2. Input voltage available in DC(12-48V DC) or AC(100-265V AC 50-60Hz).
3. Clear polycarbonate lens for converging light and also provides corrosion resistance and UV protection...
4. Efficient photometric design provides excellent light distribution, make sure meet ICAO and FAA demand.
5. Base material is die casting aluminum which has strong corrosion resistance, Shock and Vibrations protection, long time service time
6. UV protection Powder coated bright yellow color base make better visibility.
Specification:
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Product Name |
Heliport light heliport beacon AO-HP-B5 |
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Mode NO.: |
AO-HP-B5 |
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Color: |
White |
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Light source:
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LEDs |
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Light Intensity(cd): |
2500cd |
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Horizontal Output(degrees): |
360 degree |
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Installation type: |
Surface mounting |
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Flashing Characteristics:
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4 quick flashes in 0.8s, off 1.2s (Morse code “H”)
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Operation Mode: |
24 hours after power on |
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Input: |
100-240VAC 50-60Hz, 12-48VDC(Details contact us) |
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Power Consumption(W): |
Average Power consumption <12W |
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Circuit Protection: |
Integrated |
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Helipad Light Material: |
lens and Powder coated die-casting aluminum base. |
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Weight(kg): |
3.5kg |
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IP Grade: |
IP66 |
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Work environment: |
-50℃~+60℃, Humidity 0%-100% |
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Optional functions(Separate charges): |
1. VHF pilot to ground remote control 2. Mounting bracket |
Dimension:
Applications:
Heliport light heliport beacon AO-HP-B5 is used for heliport lighting as a visual guidance and identification, it needs to use with other helipad light.
The heliport beacon plays a crucial role in heliport lighting applications. Positioned prominently, the beacon emits a bright, flashing light to provide clear visibility for approaching and departing helicopters. This aids pilots during low visibility conditions and night operations, ensuring safe and precise maneuvering. By meeting international aviation standards and regulations, the beacon effectively communicates the presence and location of the heliport to incoming and outgoing aircraft. Equipped with energy-efficient LED technology, heliport beacons offer long-lasting and reliable performance while minimizing energy consumption. Overall, the heliport beacon is instrumental in enhancing the safety and functionality of heliport operations, providing essential visual guidance for pilots and contributing to the overall navigational safety of heliports.
