AXON LED high-intensity elevated lights represent a cutting-edge solution for modern airfield lighting, offering a versatile, modular design built on a common mechanical platform. This flexible design enables a single AXON fixture to support multiple high-intensity lighting applications, including runway, approach, threshold, and stop bar lighting. With a focus on mechanical and photometric compatibility, AXON fixtures serve as a direct replacement for existing ADB Safegate LED elevated fixtures, streamlining upgrades and standardization.
The AXON EQ variant enhances this core functionality by integrating advanced sensing and connectivity features that help airports streamline operations, reduce maintenance and installation costs, and increase operational predictability. Using the LINC 360 ILCMS or wireless connectivity, AXON EQ lights can be reconfigured and upgraded with minimal disruption, allowing airfields to evolve their lighting infrastructure as requirements change. Hardware add-ons can be integrated easily due to the fixture’s modular nature, making it future-proof for growing airfield needs.
AXON lights are engineered for exceptional performance and broad international compliance. They meet or exceed standards such as ICAO Annex 14, NATO STANAG 3316, IEC 61827, EASA CS-ADR-DSN, STAC PRO/STAC/SE/ENIS/600S, UK CAP 168, Canada TP 312, and Australia MOS 139. Designed for use in multiple ICAO applications, the fixtures are ideal for runway threshold, threshold wingbar, runway end, and combined threshold/end configurations. The LED units are PWM-modulated at 400 Hz, ensuring flicker-free operation across all brightness levels, and are fully dimmable to comply with both FAA EB 67D and ICAO Annex 14 dimming curves.
The AXON family incorporates features that enhance both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility. Infrared options ensure compatibility with EFVS (Enhanced Flight Vision Systems) and NVG (Night Vision Goggles), while the aerodynamic, lightweight design withstands extreme jet blast forces. The dedicated aiming device simplifies leveling and azimuth alignment, with three adjustable screws enabling up to 4° of post-installation leveling.
Sustainability is a core design principle, with an independent Product Carbon Footprint calculation available to support lifecycle assessments. The modular housing design promotes parts commonality and allows for mid-life upgrades. Options for both glass and UV-resistant polycarbonate outer lenses are available. The enclosures are IP68 and IP69K rated for resilience in harsh environments, while stainless steel hardware and phosphated aluminum bodies with aviation yellow powder coating ensure corrosion resistance and durability.
In terms of safety, AXON lights feature a highly visible daytime profile, modular construction for faster maintenance, and advanced system compatibility including fail-open circuitry and failed-LED detection as required by FAA Engineering Brief 67D. Additionally, the product meets ANSI/IEEE C62.41-1991 lightning protection standards and FAA Location Category C2 requirements, ensuring resilience against surges up to 10,000 V and 5,000 A.
Backed by proven reliability and global compliance, AXON LED high-intensity elevated lights offer airports a powerful, adaptable, and intelligent solution for airfield lighting—ready to meet today’s operational demands and tomorrow’s challenges.
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