Applications

The FAA advises that steady red obstruction lights be used on towers and communication obstructions from 50-2,200 ft. in height, which can pose a danger to small planes and helicopters at night. Steady red lights are advised up to 150 ft. in height, medium intensity flashing red or white lights up to 350 ft. high, and several levels of lights up to 1750 ft. See the FAA Advisory.

The low cost RTO Series obstruction light utilizes a unique optical, electrical, and mechanical design that makes it the most universal, compact, and efficient obstruction light in the world. RTO lights are ETL Certified to FAA requirements. They are also ICAO and Transport Canada compliant. RTO lights can also be ordered with an Infrared (IR) option that makes them visible to pilots using night vision (see below).

RTO obstruction lights are designed to withstand the most severe environments around the world. The base and housing are made from cast aluminum, and the aviation red dome is UV resistant polycarbonate. Blue, green, amber, or white LEDs are also available. RTO lights have been tested in temperatures ranging from -40 to +55 degrees Celsius, direct sunlight, wind-blown rain, wind in excess of 150 mph, high humidity, salt, and fog.

RTO lights are also available as a single retrofit fixture for direct replacement of incandescent lamp/lens technology.

Infrared (IR) Option

Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) and Aviator’s Night Vision Imaging System (ANVIS) often employ Class A, B, and C filters. These filters can reduce LED sources that emit light in the visible spectrum. The Infrared (IR) option for RTO lights overcomes this obstacle by combining visible red LEDs and IR LEDs in a single unit.

Features & Benefits

• Available as a single, dual, or retro-fit unit
• Available in 120-277 VAC and 12-48 VDC
• Grounding terminals provided
• Unique optical design (patent pending)
• Advanced high-flux LED technology
• Lasts years longer than incandescent lamps
• Weather & corrosion resistant lamp assembly and housing
• Self-contained wiring compartment eliminates additional boxes
• Threaded 1" and 3/4" bottom hub for mounting
• Can be operated steady or flashed
• Uses 95% less energy than incandescent
• 5-year warranty
• Resistant to shock and vibration
• IP65 / IP66 / NEMA 4X

Certifications & Compliance

Certified to:
FAA AC NO: 150/5345-43F
Canadian Aviation Regulation CAR 621.19
(Transport Canada)

Compliant to:
ICAO (Annex 14 - Fourth Edition, July 2004)
Low intensity Type A (10 cd)
Low intensity Type B (32 cd)
DGAC Mexico

Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 100-277V, 50-60 Hz
• Power Factor: >0.9
• Nominal Input Power:
• 6.5W (120-230 VAC FAA version)
• 8.6W (120-240 VAC, Transport Canada version)
• 8.0W (277 VAC, FAA version)
• 3.5W (12-48 VDC, FAA version)
• Operating / Storage Temperature: -40° to +55°C
• Shipping Weight & Container Dimensions
• Retro Unit 1.25 lbs         7.60" x 5.25" x 5.75"
• Single Unit 2.00 lbs       7.60" x 5.25" x 5.75"
• Dual Unit 4.60 lbs          18.6" x 12.5" x 6.40"

Ordering Information