PMAPI SC36 - SELF-CONTAINED LED MARINE LANTERN W/ AIS

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

Medium intensity, a weather-protected marine lantern with 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 the 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 colors. Colors 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 synchronization 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 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*

*Values subject to change without notice.

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  • Available in 4 colors. Colors meet IALA chromaticity requirements

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