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Constant Current Regulator (CCR, FAA L-828/L-829 — Smart Power / Ferroresonant) vs Trailer-Mounted Mobile ATC Tower & Air Traffic Management System (Vardhman Airport Solutions)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Runway Lighting & Airfield Electrical.
Runway Lighting & Airfield Electrical
Constant Current Regulator (CCR, FAA L-828/L-829 — Smart Power / Ferroresonant)
by Flight Light Inc.
FAA L-828/L-829 constant current regulators in two proven technologies — ferroresonant and Smart Power — providing 1 kW to 70 kW of stable series-circuit output for all airfield lighting classes.
Runway Lighting & Airfield Electrical
Trailer-Mounted Mobile ATC Tower & Air Traffic Management System (Vardhman Airport Solutions)
by Vardhman Airport Solutions
A fully self-contained, trailer-mounted control tower providing deployable 360° all-weather ATC capability for emergency, temporary, or remote aerodrome operations — available with rapid hydraulic elevation and an integrated communication, weather, and power suite.
| Cost of ownership | Constant Current Regulator (CCR, FAA L-828/L-829 — Smart Power / Ferroresonant) | Trailer-Mounted Mobile ATC Tower & Air Traffic Management System (Vardhman Airport Solutions) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Constant Current Regulator (CCR, FAA L-828/L-829 — Smart Power / Ferroresonant) | Trailer-Mounted Mobile ATC Tower & Air Traffic Management System (Vardhman Airport Solutions) |
|---|---|---|
| FAA Certification | ETL Certified per AC 150/5345-10 (Current Edition) | — |
| Standards | ICAO Annex 14, NAVAIR 51-50AAA-2, UFC 3-535-02 | — |
| Output Classes | Class A: 6.6 A; Class B: 20 A | — |
| Power Range | 1 kW to 70 kW | — |
| Brightness Steps | 3-step or 5-step | — |
| 5-Step Class A Currents | 2.8 / 3.4 / 4.1 / 5.2 / 6.6 A | — |
| 5-Step Class B Currents | 8.5 / 10.3 / 12.4 / 15.8 / 20 A | — |
| Ferroresonant Efficiency | >90% (power factor 0.99) | — |
| Input Voltage Options | 208 / 220 / 240 / 480 VAC (60 Hz); 220–400 VAC (50 Hz) | — |
| Operating Temperature | −40 °C to +55 °C | — |
| Cooling | Free convection (no forced air) | — |
| Communications (optional) | Dual Ethernet (ModTCP/Ethernet/IP), dual RS-485 | — |
| Manufacturer Certification | ISO 9001:2015, UL Listed | — |
| Origin | Made in USA (Buy American Act compliant) | — |
| Deployment | — | Trailer-mounted, road-transportable |
| Cab elevation mechanism | — | Hydraulic lift with safety locking |
| Visibility | — | 360°, glare-free cabin |
| Power supply | — | Silent generator with ATS and UPS |
| Communications | — | VHF transceiver (ground-to-air) |
| Meteorological equipment | — | Automatic weather observation station |
| Visual aids | — | Collapsible illuminated Landing T, aerodrome beacon |
| Climate control | — | Air-conditioned cabin |
| Interior materials | — | Fire-retardant |
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