The Obelux high-intensity Type B obstruction light, delivering an impressive 100,000 candela output, is engineered to provide reliable, omni-directional marking of tall structures such as wind turbines, towers, chimneys, and masts. This stand-alone lighting unit integrates advanced LED technology, offering robust features including a built-in Day/Night switch, flashing functionality, and an infrared output compliant with night vision goggles (NVG) standards at 850nm. For enhanced operational control and synchronization, optional GPS synchronization and ModBUS communication capabilities are available, enabling the light to seamlessly integrate within a larger networked aviation lighting system.
Designed with a focus on environmental responsibility, the Obelux high-intensity light incorporates a unique optical solution that minimizes light pollution, reducing adverse effects on nearby communities while maintaining high visibility for aviation safety. The light produces a powerful 100,000 cd flashing output during the day, which reduces to 20,000 cd at twilight and 2,000 cd at night, ensuring appropriate brightness levels throughout varying ambient light conditions. It emits pure white light with a full 360-degree horizontal radiation pattern and a narrow vertical beam angle of 3 degrees, optimizing visibility from all directions while focusing the light beam vertically for effective marking.
This aviation obstruction light complies with strict international standards, including ICAO Annex 14, Volume 1 (8th Edition, July 2018), specifically Chapter 6 on High-intensity Type B lighting. It meets the recommended practices outlined in Table 6-3 of the ICAO standards and fulfills national regulations such as Transport Styrelsen TSFS 2020:88 for Sweden and Luftfartstilsynet FOR-2014-07-15-980 for Norway. These certifications ensure the light's suitability for use in critical aerodrome and obstruction marking applications across different countries.
Electrically, the Obelux light operates on a nominal 230 VAC supply and employs active power factor correction (PFC) to maintain constant power input. It supports selectable flash rates of 20 or 40 flashes per minute, providing flexibility to meet varying regulatory requirements. The light’s power consumption is optimized for efficiency, drawing approximately 200 watts during daytime operation (which can rise to 240 watts with heating enabled), 50 watts at twilight, and 20 watts at night. It complies with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards EN 61000-6-4 for emissions and EN 61000-6-2 for immunity, ensuring minimal interference with other equipment.
Mechanically, the Obelux Type B light features a durable anodized marine-grade aluminum housing designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, particularly in offshore or coastal locations. A robust glass cover protects the LED optics while EMC-certified cable glands in M16 and M25 sizes ensure secure and protected electrical connections. The unit boasts a high degree of ingress protection with an IP65 rating, complemented by two ventilation caps rated at IP44 to allow pressure equalization without compromising weather resistance. It is engineered to operate reliably across a broad temperature range from -40 to +55 °C. For installation, the light uses a standardized mounting pattern of 240 by 240 millimeters with Ø17 mm holes, and its physical dimensions include a height of 455 millimeters and a diameter of 364 millimeters. The unit weighs 27 kilograms, balancing sturdy construction with manageable weight for installation and maintenance.
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