SP-102 taxiway light is blue portable taxiway light powered by solar panel. It is used to illuminate airport taxiway in accordance with international aviation regulations. S4GA temporary taxiway lights are designed for all types of taxiways at international airports and domestic airports.
Taxiway light is equipped with special LED optics, omnidirectional, that generates correct light output. The light has the highest visibility in a particular angle and does not blind a pilot. From the other hand, LED optics provides correct blue color compliant with ICAO in terms of photometric and chromaticity. The light does not have greenish or whitish tint.
SP-102 taxiway light is equipped with a standard built-in deep-cycle battery which can be stored locally. The battery is powered by 5W solar panel connected to the light via cable. A separately installed solar panel is optimally tilted to maximize solar energy collection. Additionally, SP-102 taxiway light can be powered by OCT-102 Charger.
| Specification | Parameter | Description |
| Compliance | ICAO Annex 14, Vol. I (7th. Edition, July 2016) | Photometric: Par. 5.3.18.8 |
| Chromaticity: Appendix 1, Figure A1-1 | ||
| FAA | 150/5345-50B | |
| Operating time in steady mode | Min intensity | 105 hrs. |
| Max Intensity | 40 hrs. | |
| Operating modes | Selective via push-button Last selected mode is memorized | Steady-on: Min - Med - Max Intensity |
| Flashing: 30 - 60 - 120 FPM | ||
| Automatic Dusk-Till-Dawn (adjustable intensity) | ||
| NVG Only - for covert operations | ||
| NVG + Visible LED | ||
| Optics | Type | Omnidirectional |
| Colour | Blue | |
| Interchangeable optical head | Yes | |
| LED | Life span: min 100.000 hrs | |
| Consistent photometrics for product life | ||
| Operating temperature range | Standard | -20 to 50 ºC (-4 to 122 ºF) |
| Optional | -40 to 80 ºC (-40 to 176 ºF) | |
| Battery | Type | Sealed Lead Acid Battery (SLAB) air transport approved |
| Capacity | 4,5 Ah | |
| Nominal voltage (V) | 6,0 V | |
| Life span | 4-5 years / 1.200 cycles | |
| On-board battery indicator | Yes | |
| Battery replacable by user | Yes | |
| Battery Charging | External charging port | Yes |
| Available charging options | via solar panel | |
| via OCT-102 Charger | ||
| Charging time via solar panel | 12 hrs | |
| Charging time via OCT-102 Charger | 8 hrs | |
| Control & Monitoring | Multifunctional push-button | On-Off, selecting operating mode, reset Protection against incidental activation |
| Automatic Light Control (ALC) | ALC adjusts intensity level if battery reaches low capacity to ensure continued operation | |
| Built-in microprocessor | Yes | |
| Built-in protection against excessive overcharging/discharging of the battery | Yes | |
| Solar Panel | Nominal power output | 5W |
| Installed separately from the lighting unit | Yes | |
| Panel facing direction | Unidirectional for optimal energy collection | |
| Life span | 15 years | |
| Casing | Waterproof rating | IP-65 |
| UV resistant | Yes | |
| Height / Diameter | 210 x 125 mm | |
| Weight (kg) | 2 | |
| Chassis Material | Non-corrosive aluminum | |
| Dome Material (standard) | Glass | |
| Dome Material (optional) | Premium, UV-resistant polycarbonate | |
| CE Compliance | Standards | EN 61000-4-2:2009, |
| EN 61000-4-3:2007/A2:2011 | ||
| PN-EN 61000-4-4:2013-05 | ||
| EN 61000-4-5:2014-10 | ||
| EN 61000-4-6: 2014-04 |
Taxiway is a part of an airfield used by aircraft after exiting a runway. Taxiway leads to hangar, apron, or terminal building. Airport taxiways usually have a concrete surface. However, small or medium-sized airports – usually regional and domestic airports – can be equipped with a grass taxiway.
It is required that taxiway should be illuminated with taxiway lights if used at night. Simple taxiways are illuminated with elevated blue taxiway edge lights. At big international airports with advanced airfield infrastructure, taxiway lighting consists of edge lights, centerline lights, clearance bar lights, runway guard lights and stop bar lights. Each type is of different color. The color of taxiway light convey information to a pilot.
Taxiway Edge Lights are the key element of taxiway lighting. These are blue lights set out on the edges of a taxiway. Taxiway edge lights can be elevated and inset type.
Traditionally, taxiway lights are powered by 6.6A electrical grid. For temporary taxiways, battery-powered portable taxiway lights can be used.
Taxiways can be also illuminated with solar lamps. Such lights are equipped with LED lightbulbs provide a proper light intensity. In the meantime, lifespan of LED taxiway lights is much higher than of halogen lamp. LED lifespan is up to 100.000 hours !
Some time ago solar lighting was used as a temporary solution for airfields or as backup airport lighting. Today the situation changed – more and more airports are going solar. It also applies to airfield ground lighting. Solar airfield lighting is becoming a standard of permanent lighting system for regional and domestic airports all over the World. The installation is quite simple – no ground works, no wire installation is required. Maintenance cost is less than 5% of the cost of AGL itself. The lamps work wirelessly using mesh network. Solar airfield lighting is remotely operated from airport TWR via ALCMS Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System. The lightbulbs used in solar airfield lights meet ICAO requirements in terms of light intensity, light photometric and light chromaticity.
