POLARIS V2 is a range of lights more compact, designed as portable lights for any type of airports. The light distribution, colorimetry and brightness is as per ICAO Annex 14 standards. The fixtures are durable, and weather-resistant, to ensure visibility while minimizing interference with aircraft operations.
Construction
Case material: aluminum
Case color: aviation yellow (RAL 1004) powder coating
Stainless steel fastening elements
Diffuser: glass
Battery type: NiMh
Optical
Light source – high-intensity LEDs with specially designed lenses
high intensity according to ICAO annex 14, Vol. 1
optional IR LEDs can be used for NVG compatibility
there are three beams of light, two of them directional and one omnidirectional for circling. The omnidirectional runway edge lights can be beneficial during a circling approach maneuver.
Electrical specifications
very low power consumption for 100% brightness
NiMh battery pack 12 V, 2,7 Ah
Control
Manual control from the switches on the lamps
radio control using handheld remote control
radio control using the base station and POLARIS application
Sensors
temperature sensor
GPS
current and voltage measurement for LEDs
Battery voltage
Charging current
Ambient light sensor
Radio control
using LORA technology
868 MHz for Europe
915 MHz for the USA
direct communication
coverage – 10 km in direct site of view