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Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI / APAPI) (Signalight-made) vs LED Airfield Ground Lighting — Runway, Taxiway & Approach (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)

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Cost of ownershipPrecision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI / APAPI) (Signalight-made)LED Airfield Ground Lighting — Runway, Taxiway & Approach (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)
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SpecPrecision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI / APAPI) (Signalight-made)LED Airfield Ground Lighting — Runway, Taxiway & Approach (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)
ConfigurationPAPI (4-unit) and APAPI (2-unit)
Power consumption50 W max per unit
Power supply — PAPI2.8–6.6 A CCR input
Power supply — APAPI110/230 V AC mains
Angular fault detection0.5 ° deviation threshold
HousingPowder-coated aluminium RAL 1004, hardened glass diffuser
LED sourceOSRAM red + white with custom optics
StandardICAO Annex 14 Vol. 1, 7th Edition 2016, Fig. A2-23 + §5.3.5.30
LED module life>60,000 hours
Operating temperature range−55 to +55 °C
Ingress protectionIP67
Series circuit current range2.8–6.6 A
Runway edge (elevated) intensity classFAA L-861, high-intensity bi-directional
Runway centreline (inset) intensity classCAT I/II/III, uni- or bi-directional
ComplianceFAA AC 150/5345-46, ICAO Annex 14, CAT I/II/III
CCR compatibilityIGBT, ferroresonant, thyristor types
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