Self-Contained LED Marine Lantern w/ AIS

Range : 3 – 6.3 NM at 0.74T
Ideal for : ports and harbours, aquaculture, fixed or floating structures

Medium intensity, weather-protected marine lantern with a high intensity LED light source paired with solar panel, battery array and AIS Aid to Navigation (AtoN) transceiver that can be combined with optional GPS synchronization, External IO port and/or battery charging port. Available in Yellow, Red, Green and White.

• Low power consumption.
• High energy efficiency.
• High flexibility in its use.
• Ability to replace batteries.
• LEDs on a protected metal core PCB for maximum useful life.
• LEDs monitored for excess temperature.
• Flexible electronic configurations.
• Use on offshore platforms, port and harbor, aquaculture, fixed or floating structures.
• Multiple self-contained solar/battery configurations possible.
• Available in 4 colours. Colours meet IALA chromaticity requirements.

Class A, B and C compliant in accordance with USCG 8th District 33 CFR Part 67 for artificial island and structures, and 33 CFR Part 66 for 3 and 6.3 NM private navigation aids.

Key Features :

• Solar power:  4 x 10W solar panels.
• Rugged, weather-resistant construction materials: High impact resistant polycarbonate for ice, ultraviolet exposure, salt air and seawater spray at a wide range of ambient temperatures.
• High intensity, energy efficient fan beam LED array: Maximum visible range up to 6.3NM at 0.74T pending flash character in optimal conditions.
• IR Remote: Powering on & off, set / retrieve configuration parameters such as flash pattern, effective intensity, day/night control, etc.
• IALA approved colors: Single color LED engine – white, yellow, red or green.
• Integrated bird deterrent: No additional accessories required.
• Longevity – Estimated average service life of 10 years.

Optional Features :

• Incorporated internal self-contained AIS: Type 1 or 3.
• GPS Synchronisation : Optional internally mounted hardware will allow the lantern to flash in-sync with other PMAPI and third party lanterns that are GPS synced.
• External I/O port: Allows connection to an external monitoring device or for hardwired synchronisation to other lanterns.
• Battery charging port.

Performance Features :

• Power consumption : variable up to 8.3W.
• Lead crystal battery : (1) 12V 35Ah.
• Operating voltage : 9 to 19VDC.
• Intensity control : Effective lantern intensity set on modified Allard’s Law.
• Flash character control: 256 programmable flash characters and 2 custom flash characters.
• Day/Night transition level settings: Programmable for active at all times or only after sunset. Day / Night level settings (sunset / sunrise transition) can be field programmed.
• Calendar control – Programmable season on/off date.
• Input protection – Lantern power input is reversed polarity protected for field repair.
• Ripple delay – 0.05 to 12.7 seconds & master/slave sync options.
• Storage mode – Automatic storage mode with adjustable automatic wake up.
• Programmable sleep and test modes.
• Dynamic compensation circuitry for the candela low output, based on internal temperature, LED flash duration and LED color, to always keep the same programmed output intensity.

Standards :

• EMI/EMC : N55015:2013 ratiated and conducted emissions*; EN61547:2009 Immunity; FCC 47 CFR Section 15 Class A*.
• Optical Test: IALA Recommendation E-122 (2001) and E-200-3 Part 3 (2008).
• Colour : IALA Recommendation E-200-1 Part 1.
• Daylight : IALA Recommendation 1038
• Power supply : IEC60945 Section 7 normal and peak voltage, and reverse polarity protection.
• Ingress : IPX8 to IEC60529.
• Shock : MIL-STD-202G Method 213B Cond H*.
• Vibration : MIL-STD-202G Method 204D Cond B*.
• Immersion : MIL-STD-202G Method 104A Cond B withstands immersion to 1m depth*.

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating temperature range (°C)	-30°C to +°50C
Operation humidity (%)	100
IP Rating	IP68* Optic Head Only
Body material	UV stable polycarbonate
Lens material	Acrylic
Mounting	3 – 4 hole, Ø 200mm
Solar panels	Mono-crystalline
Solar body	Rotationally moulded
DIMENSIONS
Dimensions (HxD)	711.2 x 736.6 mm | 28 x 29 in
Weight	Varies by battery used
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Consumption Type 1 AtoN (FATDMA)	Less than 0.09Ah/day (with 3 minute position reporting rate)
Power ConsumptionType 3 AtoN (RATDMA)	Less than 0.8 Ah/day (with 3 minute position reporting rate)
GPS RECEIVER & ANTENNA
Channels	50
IEC 61108-1	Compliant
GPS Antenna	Internal or external available separately
GLONASS	Option available
Spurious Response Rejection	70dB
VHF TRANSCEIVER
Transmitter	X 1
Receiver	X 2
Frequency	156.025 to 162.025MHz in 25KHz steps
Output Power	1W, 2W, 5W or 12.5W
Channel Bandwidth	25KHz
Channel Step	25KHz
Modulation Modes	25KHz GMSK (AIS, transmit & receive)
Bit Rate	9600 b/s (GMSK)
Receiver Sensitivity	< – 110dBm @ 20% PER
Adjacent Channel Selectivity	70dB
AIS ENVIRONMENTAL
Waterproof	IP66 and IP67 rated for water ingress
IEC 60945	‘Exposed’ category
Operating Temperature	-25°C to +55°C
STANDARD COMPLIANCE
AIS Standard	IEC62320-2:2008
Environmental	IEC60945:2002-08
GPS Performance Standard	IEC61108-1:2002-07
Safety	EN60950-1:2006 +A11:2009 +A1:2010 +A12:2011
EMI/EMC	N55015:2013 radiated and conducted emissions*; EN61547:2009 Immunity; FCC 47 CFR Section 15 Class A*
Optical Test	IALA Recommendation E-122 (2001) and E-200-3 Part 3 (2008)
Colour	IALA Recommendation E-200-1 Part 1
Daylight	IALA Recommendation 1038
Power supply	IEC60945 Section 7 normal and peak voltage, and reverse polarity protection
Ingress	IPX8 to IEC60529
Shock	MIL-STD-202G Method 213B Cond. H*
Vibration	MIL-STD-202G Method 204D Cond. B*
Immersion	MIL-STD-202G Method 104A Cond. B withstands immersion to 1m depth*
AtoN FUNCTIONS
Type 1 and Type 3 options available	?
Supports configuration by VDL command	?
Chaining option available as standard	?
Customizable sensor interfacing	?
X 10 Virtual AtoN support	?
INTERFACES – VIA OPTIONAL SENSOR INTERFACE
Five isolated digital inputs	?
Two isolated analogue inputs – 0 to 36VDC	?
Three non-isolated analogue inputs	?
Two relay drive outputs	?
Analogue current sense (up to 5A)	?
Four non-isolated logic level input / output channels	?
NMEA0183 (IEC61162-1/2) port	?
Two RS232 ports – at 38400 baud	?
SDI-12 interface	?

OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS
LED COLOR	WHITE	YELLOW	RED	GREEN
Light source	12 White LEDs	12 White LEDs	12 White LEDs	12 White LEDs
Visible range (NM)¹	3 – 6.3	3 – 6.3	3 – 6.3	3 – 6.3
Effective intensity range (cd) ²	10 – 180³	10 – 180³	10 – 180³	10 – 180³
Horizontal divergence	360°	360°	360°	360°
Vertical divergence at 50% intensity	± 3.5°	± 3.5°	± 3.5°	± 3.5°
Peak intensity (cd)F	325	325	325	325

¹ Visible range based on IALA standards at atmospheric transmissivity of 0.74
² Effective intensity computed from Blondel Rey method
³ Maximum Effective Intensity limited by ambient temperature and flash length. See PHAROS-SC35 Standby Calculator for expected performance.

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