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Runway Guard Light (Signalight-made) vs PAPI / APAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)

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Cost of ownershipRunway Guard Light (Signalight-made)PAPI / APAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)
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Technical specifications.

SpecRunway Guard Light (Signalight-made)PAPI / APAPI Precision Approach Path Indicator (ATG Airports, distributed by Vardhman Airport Solutions)
Power consumption20 W
Power supply6.6 A CCR, 110/230 V AC, or 24 V DC
LED colourAmber/yellow (OSRAM); red option available
HousingPowder-coated aluminium RAL 1004, polycarbonate diffuser
Anti-glare visorAluminium RAL 9005 gloss black
Mounting260 mm base plate with 2.5" frangible coupling
StandardsICAO Annex 14 Vol. I; FAA AC 150/5345-53, AC 150/5345-46c, AC 150/5200-30, AC 150/5340-30; MIL-STD-810F
Configuration4-unit (PAPI) or 2-unit (APAPI)
Unit spacing9 m
Runway edge offset (nearest unit)15 m
Nominal glideslope3 °
Colour transition band≤3 minutes of arc
Beam width30° ICAO wide beam
Acquisition range (daytime, met vis 7.4 km)19 km
Series circuit compatibility6.6 A, 8.33 A, 12 A, 16 A, 20 A
Voltage transformer options240 V / 120 V, 50/60 Hz
ComplianceFAA AC 150/5345-28, FAA 880/881, ICAO Annex 14
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