Honeywell SG-60 installation and operation guide Scope, General Description

Airport Systems

SECTION 1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1Scope

This manual provides information about the installation, operation, and maintenance of the StrobeGuard®, Model SG-60, High Intensity Obstruction Lighting System manufactured by Honeywell.

1.2General Description

The StrobeGuard® system is a high intensity flashing white obstruction lighting system with a xenon flashtube as the light source. It designed for use as a high intensity aviation obstruction warning system. The system is designed and manufactured to comply with Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular 150/5345-43E. The StrobeGuard® system can support up to 24 Flashheads controlled by a single controller at distances up to 2500 feet. The Flashheads are FAA light type L-856 or L-857.

System components are shown in Figure 1-1 on Page 1-2, and Figure 1-2 on Page 1-3. The system consists of the following units:

∙Model SGC-60 Master Controller

∙Model SGF-60 Flashhead

∙Ambient Light Sensor

1.2.1Model SGC-60 Master Controller

The Master Controller is a microprocessor-based system that controls the flash interval and timing, flash intensity, and monitors the complete StrobeGuard® system. The controller is designed with LED status indicators and relays for remote alarming.

1.2.2Model SGF-60 Flashhead

The Flashhead is designed as a capacitor discharge xenon flashtube unit. The Flashhead consists of the following major components:

∙Xenon flashtube

∙Reflector

∙High voltage trigger transformer

∙Power supply (including high voltage)

∙Control circuits

1.2.3Ambient Light Sensor (P/N 12H00107-001)

The Ambient Light Sensor (photocell) is used to provide input to the controller. With this input, the controller adjusts the operation of the system between day, twilight, and night.

SG-60 High Intensity Strobe System 1-1 Manual EPM-00000019 Rev A