Flasher

Communicator

Complete beacon management system built into a flasher with 2 external control and 3 monitoring points. (2on/off +1 analogue )

Technical specification

Weight : 250 grams
Voltage range : 6.0 to 22 volts DC
Idle current : <1 milliamps
Efficiency : >99% @ 20w load
Operating temperature : -40° C to +60° C
Output voltage : 4.5 to 18 +/- 2%
Output power : 2 to 120 watts at 12v

 

Interfaces with bi-filament, PA6 lampchanger and LED lantern range. Ideal for use with remote IP66 monitoring terminal and Pelangi Visual Basic programmed custom built displays.

The COMMUNICATOR flasher has been designed and manufactured to interface with satellite or VHF/UHF monitoring systems.

  • Capable of driving any lamp up to 10 amps from an input voltage range of 6 to 22 volts with lamp regulation 4.5 to 18 volts RMS.
  • Re-programmable parameters, capable of driving lamp at any character.
  • Suitable for use with bi-filament or lampchanger. Counts lamp in service, number of hours burned with 1st and 2nd lamp alarms.
  • Monitors low battery with programmable load disconnect set at 4.5 to 15 volts.
  • Built in photocell with programmable light levels. External cell can also be used.
  • Provides on/off control for two additional pieces of equipment such as fog signal or traffic light array.
  • Provides on/off monitoring of two additional devices such as intruder and fire alarm.
  • Provides additional voltage monitoring 0-25 volts for use with tide gauges or other typical equipment.
  • Provides programmable night dimming in conjunction with photocell.
  • Provision for optically isolated synchronising or ripple flashing with programmed delays for each “Buoy Gate”.
  • Communicates by RS232 EIA port at 1200 baud to a radio modem or PC through LEMO connector.
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