FTM 190 SNMP Monitoring System

The FTM 190 is a hardwired Ethernet monitoring controller for obstruction lighting systems on broadcast towers, wind turbines, telecom infrastructure, and other elevated structures. Its primary function is to give site operators a web-accessible interface for real-time light status, remote configuration, flash-mode changes, and FCC-required quarterly inspection documentation — all without dispatching a crew to the tower base.

The unit supports both Flash Technology's own NOC (Network Operations Centre) monitoring service and independent SNMP v2c or v3 integration into third-party network management systems, making it suitable for large tower operators who manage assets within an existing IT or SCADA framework. An optional integrated LTE modem (AT&T or Verizon network) enables the controller to operate over cellular where Ethernet infrastructure does not reach the tower site, bridging the gap between remote rural structures and centralised monitoring dashboards.

Eight dry-contact monitoring inputs allow the FTM 190 to watch auxiliary equipment states — generator run signals, door intrusion switches, environmental sensors — alongside the lighting circuit itself. Built-in AC power monitoring detects mains loss events, and an internal battery backup maintains alarm communications during outages, ensuring regulatory compliance is not interrupted by utility failures. The 2-year warranty and available documentation in English, French, and Spanish reflect the unit's deployment across North American and international tower fleets. It is the appropriate choice where permanent wired Ethernet or LTE is available; the FTW 175 cellular and satellite monitors serve connectivity-constrained or remote sites.