The military-grade A704 solar Medium Intensity Runway Lights (MIRL) are engineered to meet stringent FAA and ICAO requirements for medium intensity runway edge lights, threshold lights, runway end lights, and simple approach lighting systems. These solar runway lights are offered with three different battery sizes, providing flexibility and enabling an impressive runtime of up to 1000 hours, suitable for deployment worldwide. Designed as a cost-effective alternative to traditional wired runway lighting, the A704 maintains uncompromised standards in quality, durability, and service.
Built with high-endurance aerospace-grade batteries rated for over 2500 charge cycles, these airfield lighting products are exceptionally robust, offering more than 20 years of operational life. They require minimal maintenance—on average only once every seven years—and when servicing is needed, it is streamlined to take less than three minutes per unit, allowing continuous runway operation without disruptions.
The A704 boasts an advanced design featuring improved optical efficiency through the latest LED technology paired with high-efficiency monocrystalline solar panels. The system also benefits from significantly reduced standby power consumption. Multiple battery options allow operators to select the ideal balance of value and performance. An optional wireless control system enables remote operation using either 900 MHz or 2.4 GHz frequency bands, facilitating flexible and convenient management of the lights.
Installation of the A704 lights is simple and cost-effective, requiring only a limited crew and no trenching or airfield interruptions. Lights can be positioned quickly and reliably, operating from dusk until dawn while efficiently managing their battery reserves. This integration of solar panels, battery, electronics, and LED light source into a compact, standalone unit allows for low maintenance—typically requiring attention only every seven years.
Reliability is ensured through the system’s intelligent Energy Management System (EMS), which continuously monitors all functions to maintain consistent light output even under harsh environmental conditions. The A704 has been rigorously tested and complies with ICAO, FAA, and MIL specifications, guaranteeing robust performance for many years of service.
Globally trusted, Flash Technology’s solar LED lights are installed at over 500 airports and military bases, operating year-round to provide dependable runway illumination. The A704 meets traditional airfield lighting requirements while offering an easy-to-install and low-maintenance solution. It is third-party tested for ICAO and FAA compliance and features long-lasting battery technology available in three sizes to suit various operational needs.
Typical applications for the A704 include medium-intensity runway edge and threshold lighting (MIRL), simple approach lighting, night vision goggle (NVG) operations with covert-only modes, and emergency or temporary airfield lighting scenarios.
The A704 incorporates high-powered LEDs that comply with IES LM-80 lumen maintenance standards, ensuring consistent photometric performance throughout the product’s life. It meets chromaticity requirements as specified by ICAO, SAE25050 (FAA), and FAA Engineering Brief 67. Additionally, it supports NVG-compatible infrared LEDs, with steady-on, flashing, and infrared-only operational modes.
Solar technology integration includes high-efficiency solar cells equipped with blocking diodes and a Maximum Power Point Tracking system with temperature compensation (MPPT-TC) to maximize energy harvesting under diverse sunlight conditions. The power source relies on a pure-lead Valve-Regulated Lead-Acid (VRLA) Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) battery, designed to operate across a wide temperature range from -85 to 176°F (-65 to 80°C). The battery features onboard status monitoring and an optional port for external charging or cabled operation. It is engineered for an average lifespan of seven years, capable of 2500 charge cycles, and is both replaceable and recyclable.
The Energy Management System (EMS) is an intelligent microprocessor that provides onboard diagnostics and data logging, accessible via a push-button interface for local control. It supports multiple operation modes including autonomous dusk-to-dawn, temporary, continuous, and emergency lighting. An Automatic Light Control (ALC) function is available to adjust for low sunlight levels, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
Constructed with premium UV-resistant polycarbonate lenses, the A704 also offers optional jet blast resistant glass lenses for enhanced durability. The corrosion-resistant aluminum chassis is powder-coated and includes an integrated handle for portability and ease of installation. The battery compartment is waterproof and vented to withstand environmental challenges.
Engineered to endure extreme conditions, the A704 withstands wind speeds up to 400 mph (644 kph) and ice loading of 0.03 psi (22 kg/m²). It meets stringent shock and vibration standards (MIL-STD-202G and MIL-STD-810G) and offers ingress protection rated to IP67, with proven resistance to immersion, damp heat cycling, rain, and salt fog as per military specifications.
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