
OBS X universal obstruction light
3–10 W universal low-intensity obstruction light combining ICAO Type A and Type B modes, NVG-IR output, and GPS flash synchronisation in a single IP68 unit.
The OBS X is a universal low-intensity obstruction light engineered to mark buildings, towers, cranes, wind turbines, and any structure presenting an aviation hazard within or near controlled airspace. Its defining feature is user-selectable output between ICAO Type A (10 cd, steady red) and Type B (32 cd, flashing red) in the same housing, eliminating the need to stock separate SKUs for different authority requirements or structure classifications. At 159 mm diameter and a power range of 3–10 W the OBS X is dimensionally compact and electrically efficient, suitable for both single-structure applications and large multi-unit arrays on tall buildings where aggregate power consumption matters. An integrated photosensor automates dusk-to-dawn switching, removing the need for external control panels on simple installations. A dedicated alarm relay continuously monitors both the LED array and power supply, providing a dry-contact fault signal to building-management or airfield-control systems — a feature increasingly demanded in GCC smart-building and airport-campus environments. The SafeBeam IR LED system adds an NVG-compatible infrared emission layer, making the OBS X relevant wherever military aviation operates near marked structures, including UAE and Saudi defence facilities. Optional GPS synchronisation allows large arrays of OBS X units to flash in coordinated phase — required by several national authorities for wind-farm and telecommunications tower marking to reduce visual clutter for pilots. Operating temperature is rated to 80 °C, covering the peak summer ambient conditions at GCC construction sites and industrial facilities. The IP68/69-rated Phoenix Contact quick-connect fitting allows outdoor installation and replacement in wet conditions without specialist tools.
Technical specifications.
| Diameter | 159 mm |
| Power consumption | 3–10 W |
| Type A intensity | 10 cd |
| Type B intensity | 32 cd |
| Color | Red + Infrared (IR) |
| IP rating | IP68/69 |
| Max operating temperature | 80 °C |
| LED rated life (SafeBeam IR) | >80,000 hours |
| Flash synchronisation | Optional GPS sync |
| Standards | ICAO Annex 14 Vol I, FAA, EASA, CASA, DGAC-STAC |
| Warranty | 5–10 years |
Use cases.
- ›Building and tower obstruction marking in and around controlled airspace
- ›Construction-crane lighting on airport-adjacent development sites
- ›Wind-turbine and communications-tower arrays requiring GPS-synchronised flashing
- ›NVG-compatible structure marking near military airfields and defence facilities
- ›High-ambient-temperature GCC industrial and infrastructure projects
Replacements & compatible alternatives.
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