Product overviewThe AV-70-863 is a solar taxiway light for taxiway edge, barricade and temporary airfield lighting. It is listed to FAA L-863B and meets the photometric requirements of FAA L-861T, offering steady blue or red output, dual monocrystalline solar modules, MPPT charging and optional RF control via AvMesh.
Key benefits- Listed for FAA-funded projects and Buy American eligible
- Optional RF control (AvMesh) for remote management and greater operational flexibility
FeaturesLight characteristics- LED light source
- Available colours: Blue or Red
- Omni-directional output with 360-degree horizontal coverage
- Intensity settings: High 100%, Medium 30%, Low 10%, Boost 150%
- LED life expectancy >50,000 hours
Electrical characteristics- Integrated circuit protection
- Operating temperature range: -20°C to +50°C
Solar characteristics- Dual monocrystalline solar modules
- Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) charging regulation
- Optimised for low sunlight environments
Power supply- High-grade NiMH battery
- Multiple battery capacity options available
- External interface port for programming and charging
Physical characteristics- UV stabilised LEXAN polycarbonate body and lens
- Aviation yellow body
- IP68 ingress protection
- Robust design for demanding operational use
Environmental standards- Shock and vibration tested to MIL standards
- Wind rated up to 160 km/h
- Humidity resistance up to 100%
Options- External ON/OFF switch
- External interface and charge port
- Dusk-to-dawn operation mode
- Radio control via AvMesh network
- Multiple battery capacity configurations
Applications- Taxiway edge lighting
- Barricade and closure marking
- Temporary taxi routes and construction zones
- Remote or portable airfield lighting
Compliance- Intertek listed to FAA L-863B
- Listed under FAA AC 150/5345-53D
- Meets photometric requirements of FAA AC 150/5345-46F (L-861T)
- Meets FAA Engineering Brief 67 requirements
- FCC Part 15B
Technical specifications- Model: AV-70-863
- Order code: AV-70-863
- Light source: LED, omni-directional 360° horizontal coverage
- Available colours: Blue or Red
- Intensity settings: High 100%, Medium 30%, Low 10%, Boost 150%
- LED life expectancy: >50,000 hours
- Solar: Dual monocrystalline modules with MPPT regulation
- Battery: High-grade NiMH, multiple capacity options
- Operating temperature range: -20°C to +50°C
- Ingress protection: IP68
- Body and lens: UV stabilised LEXAN polycarbonate
- Environmental: Shock and vibration to MIL standards; wind rated up to 160 km/h; humidity resistance up to 100%
- Optional features: RF control (AvMesh), external ON/OFF, external charge/interface port, dusk-to-dawn mode
- Certifications: Intertek FAA L-863B listing, FAA AC 150/5345-53D, FAA photometric L-861T compliance, FCC Part 15B