Technology Information

The development of the brand new ‘L345 Y’ high intensity flashlight has created ripples in the obstruction lighting industry. It comes in two variants – a flashing variant and a ’steady’ light variant. Both of the variants have been classified by the International Civil Aviation Authority as to being the best in the business of obstruction or obstacle lighting.

Obstruction light is mainly involved with the identification of structures that pose a serious threat to an aircraft flying at a low altitude. Such structures may involve telecommunication masts, under construction high rise structures, a tall monument or any other tall structure. It has been made mandatory for all of such structures to be fitted with the best obstruction lighting technology in order to enable them to provide an aircraft the evidence of their presence in its flight path.

The ‘L345y’ consumes very less power. It can need up to 30 W of power in the flashing mode or a maximum of 40 W in the steady mode. It need not have to be configured manually. Once installed, it can easily be controlled via remote assistance.

Although questions have been raised regarding which variant is better in order to be fitted in most structures, the answer has not been sought. Many in the aviation industry believe that the flashing variant is much better when it comes to providing support to an aircraft because it nature makes it easier to be seen from longer distances. While, even though the steady variant may provide a continuous light signal for a longer time, it can be confused with any other light based equipment.

The light bulb or the LED set can be replaced with an ‘incandescent’ light source if the present device does not function properly. The device is very reliable when it comes to producing accurate results and cannot be leveled with.