Product Overview
The Avlite FTS 430 Current Driven Airport Lighting is a current-driven omnidirectional airport approach light designed to identify a runway end or the acquisition of an active runway. It can be used as a simple runway end identifier light (REIL) or as part of a complete omnidirectional approach lighting system (ODALS) for runway alignment and runway threshold marking.
This current driven airport lighting system is powered and controlled by constant level current in a series line. The flash head and power converter may be mounted together as a single unit or separately to adapt to specific terrain and installation requirements.
The FTS 430 supports single-step or three-step intensity operation and is compatible with air-to-ground radio controllers and ground-to-ground remote systems. Its modular design supports easier maintenance, while interlocks and internal surge protection help provide reliable operation for airport approach lighting applications.
Designed for longer flashtube life, the FTS 430 operates using low voltage ±500VDC. It is ETL-verified to FAA AC 150/5345-51B for L-849 Styles B and F and complies with ICAO lighting regulations.
Key Features
| Lighting Type | Current-driven omnidirectional airport approach light. |
| Applications | Suitable for REIL or complete ODALS runway alignment and threshold marking systems. |
| Series Circuit Operation | Powered and controlled by constant level current in a series line. |
| Voltage Operation | Low voltage ±500VDC operation supports longer flashtube life. |
| Intensity Control | May be set for single-step or three-step intensity operation. |
| Remote Compatibility | Compatible with air-to-ground radio controllers and ground-to-ground remote systems. |
| Maintenance | Modular design supports easier maintenance. |
| Protection | Includes interlocks and internal surge protection. |
Flashhead Specifications
| Flashhead | FH 800 |
| Flash Rate | 60 fpm |
| Coverage | 360° minimum horizontal coverage. |
| Beam | 8° minimum vertical beam. |
| Elevation Angle | Adjustable elevation angle from 0° to 25°. |
| Weight | 10 lbs. / 4.5 kg. |
| Dimensions | 16.5 x 13.5 x 13.5 in. / 419 x 343 x 343 mm. |
Power Converter Specifications
| Power Consumption | 80 watts high, 50 watts medium, 30 watts low. |
| Current | 2.8 to 6.6 amps. |
| Circuitry | Solid state. |
| Interlocks | Yes. |
| Internal Surge Protection | Yes. |
| Weight | 21 lbs. / 9.53 kg. |
| Dimensions | 12.3 in. H x 19.5 in. W x 13.5 in. D / 312 x 494 x 341 mm. |
Effective Candela
| High Intensity | 5,000 ECD standard; 10,000 ECD Canadian. |
| Medium Intensity | 300 ECD standard; 450 ECD Canadian. |
| Low Intensity | 1,500 ECD standard; 2,000 ECD Canadian. |
Options
| 50 Hz or 60 Hz systems. |
| FTM 181 allows remote control and monitoring of runway approach lights. |
| FTC 435 automatically changes approach light intensity to match intensity of CCR-controlled runway lights. |
| FTC 415 internal system controller. |
| Component-level technical training available. |
Compliance
| ETL-verified to FAA AC 150/5345-51B for L-849 Styles B and F. |
| Complies with ICAO lighting regulations. |
Built for runway end identification and approach guidance, the Avlite FTS 430 provides a modular current driven airport lighting solution for REIL and ODALS installations requiring FAA and ICAO compliant performance.
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