Major Benefits
• Over 40hrs of continuous operation at FAA non-precision MIRLs per AC/150-5345-46D L-861 without solar or auxiliary charge
• Over 100hrs of continuous operation at ICAO Annex 14 runway edge, 50cd
• Over 350hrs of continuous operation at ICAO Annex 14 runway edge, 25cd
• Integrated and replaceable Solar Panels - Enables continuous operation
• Optional NVG Mode - Illumination invisible to naked eye to support covert operations
• Worldwide 2.4Ghz Encrypted RF Radio Control - Secure control of all operational modes from anywhere on the airfield. Worldwide ISM use frequency
• AvMesh™ integrated Mesh Network - Each light is a receiver/transmitter to expand communication range
• Radio Transceiver - Internal to light head, no external antenna
• Modes of Operation - Programmable lighting groups, dusk-till-dawn operation, adjustable intensity, sequence flashing

Compliance
• Meets photometrics for FAA AC/150-5345-46D L-861 (High Intensity Mode)
• ICAO Annex 14 Volume 1, 'Aerodrome Design and Operations', Fourth edition July 2004. Runway Edge - paragraph 5.3.9. Appropriate for use as threshold - paragraph 5.3.10, 5.3.11 threshold light or end light Approach - paragraph 5.3.4.1A & B, 5.3.4.8 simple approach lighting system

The AV425-RF is a robust, completely self-contained LED light designed for a range of aviation applications including runway, threshold, approach, helipad and tactical airfield lighting. Fitted with RF radio control, this light can be controlled from the tower with no costly cabling or trenching required.

The unit is made from cast aluminum, subject to 7-stage powder-coating in aviation yellow. Four premium grade solar modules are integrated into the assembly and mounted to collect sunlight at all angles. The solar array charges the 24Ah battery during daylight hours, and at dusk, the light will automatically begin operation.

16 independently controlled LED drivers within the light optic (patents pending) allow the AV425-RF fixture to operate as an omnidirectional or bi-directional assembly to meet the photometric requirements of FAA L-861 runway edge and threshold.

The AV425-RF has non-precision IFR and VFR capability with both visible and near infrared lighting outputs. The airfield lights can be controlled anywhere on the airfield by handheld radio controller, in the air traffic control tower or from an aircraft via VHF receiver with virtually unlimited range using an encrypted repeating mesh network.

The AV425-RF has three selectable modes; always on, dusk-till-dawn and standby. When set to dusk-till-dawn mode, integrated sensors in the light are able to detect when the ambient light threshold drops sufficiently and the light will begin operation automatically.

Light intensities can be set to Low (10%), Medium (30%), High (100%) and/or 12% increments, and can also be programmed with up to eight intensity settings. Lights are able to be assigned to a 'light group', and groups can be controlled independently using the wireless handheld controller. Flare paths can also be easily set up via the serial port and controller/PC interface.

AvMesh™ Communication Network
The proprietary AvMesh™ network enables each light to transmit and receive commands, allowing the airfield to be expanded or altered at any time.

AvMesh™ is self-realizing, meaning once deployed the airfield lights will undertake a period of network mapping, whereby the system automatically determines an efficient path to relay command messages through the airfield. This means that unlike competing products, the AV425-RF does not require direct line of sight to the handheld controller. The main requirement is that the distance between the controller and the closest light in the AvMesh™ network is no greater than 1.4km, and no two lights are more than 1.4km apart.

AvMesh™ is self-healing. This allows the system to automatically re-establish the relay of command messages if lights are replaced, or new lights are added to the airfield.

AvMesh™ has redundancy. Once the system has mapped an efficient relay of command messages, a secondary sub-network is mapped for added redundancy.

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