YFFY-MC-01(L) Dual Medium Intensity Type C Aviation Light/Tower Aviation Obstruction Light/Aircraft Warning Light on Buildings
The YFFY-MC-01(L) is a dual-head medium-intensity LED aviation obstruction light designed to mark tall buildings, communication towers, chimneys, bridges, wind turbines and other aviation obstacles. The dual-light configuration provides continuous obstruction marking with a backup light for enhanced operational reliability.
The YFFY-MC-01(L) Type C Medium-Intensity Solar-Powered Aviation Obstruction Light (Dual Light) is designed with a high-strength cast stainless steel housing for excellent durability and corrosion resistance. It adopts high-efficiency SMT LED technology combined with an advanced reflective optical system, delivering high brightness, low power consumption, and a long service life.
Equipped with a powerful lightning and surge protection system, the light operates reliably even in harsh environmental conditions. The built-in intelligent battery management module effectively extends battery lifespan and ensures stable solar-powered performance.
Its dual-light design provides enhanced operational reliability by automatically switching to the standby light if the primary light fails, ensuring continuous aviation warning operation and improved safety compliance.
Function & Features
- The housing is made of high-strength cast aviation aluminum, providing excellent durability and corrosion resistance.
- The product adopts an independently developed advanced optical lighting system, with beam angles fully compliant with CAAC and ICAO requirements.
- Equipped with a built-in surge protection device, the light can operate reliably in extremely harsh environments.
- It also features high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar panels with a service life of more than 20 years.
- Designed for superior environmental resistance, the unit offers excellent protection against impact, lightning, UV exposure, snow, typhoons, hail, and other severe weather conditions.
- The integrated battery charge and discharge management module ensures stable operation while simplifying maintenance.
- Optional customized functions include GPS/BeiDou wireless synchronization, LoRa wireless synchronization with a range of up to 10 km, remote control, and telemetry monitoring.
- The integrated high-power solar panel design delivers high charging efficiency, while the adjustable solar panel angle further optimizes solar energy absorption under different installation conditions.
Compliant
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Performed Standard |
CAAC | MH/T 6012-2015 and AC-137-CA-2017 | Aviation obstruction light |
| ICAO | ICAO Annex 14 Volume I The 8th Edition | Airport design and operation | |
| FAA | Advisory Circular 150/5345-43J | Specification for Obstruction Lighting Equipment |
Technical Parameter of YFFY-MC-01 (L) Medium-Intensity Obstruction Light
| Model | TX-MC-01(L) | Vertical Divergence | 3° |
| Power supply | Solar power supply | Horizontal Out-put | 360° |
| Power frequency | DC supply | Overall Size | 450mm×510mm×455mm |
| Packing dimension | 500mm×310mm×495mm | Gross weight | 15.5kg |
| Average power | ≤2.5W | Installation size | 80mm×80mm×M8 |
| Solar panel power | 25W | Battery power | 12.8V24AH |
| Working mode | Steady light | Ambient Temperature | -40℃～+55℃ |
| Emitted color | Red | Net weight | 14.5kg |
| Light source | LED | Wind load | 240km/h |
| Shell material | Stainless steel | Luminous mirror material | optical PC |
| Light source lifespan | ≥200000h | Protection grade | IP65 |
| Surge protection grade | 3KA | Relative humidity | 0％～95％ |
| Get wet in the rain | Can be exposed to rain in any wind direction | Salt spray | Can be exposed to salt spray |
| Radiation | Can be exposed to solar radiation | Insulation characteristic | / |
| Seismic resistance | 10～500Hz,2G 10min/cycle,XYZ 60 minutes for each axis | EMC standards | Emitted:EN55022(CISPR22) class A harmonic wave:EN61000-3-2,-3 |
| Continuous working days on rainy days | ≥5 days | Altitude | ≥5500m |
| Mean Time Between Failure | ≥200000h,MIL-HDBK-217F(25℃) | Photocell stage | 50/100Lux |
| Effective intensity | Dusk, dawn and foggy time and night：2000cd±25%cd | ||
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Usage Notice
- If the product is stored for more than three months, to prevent battery damage, it is recommended to place the product outdoors in direct sunlight for three days every three months.
- After installation or maintenance, personnel must ensure that the power switch is turned on and all fixing screws are securely tightened.
- Repairs should only be performed by qualified personnel. Non-professional handling may worsen faults or cause personal injury.
- For solar-powered products, storage and handling must strictly comply with the specified guidelines to ensure safe operation and maintain battery lifespan.
Why Choose a Dual-Head Medium-Intensity Obstruction Light?
For critical aviation obstruction marking systems, a single light source may not provide sufficient operational redundancy. The YFFY-MC-01 (L) uses a dual-head configuration to provide an additional level of lighting redundancy.
If the primary light experiences a fault, the standby light can maintain the required obstacle marking, depending on the configured control system and project requirements.
This makes the dual-head configuration particularly suitable for communication towers, industrial chimneys, high-rise buildings, wind turbines and other structures where uninterrupted obstruction marking is important.
| Single-Head System | Dual-Head System |
|---|---|
| One lighting unit | Two lighting units |
| Limited redundancy | Additional backup capability |
| Basic obstruction marking | Enhanced operational reliability |
| Suitable for standard applications | Suitable for critical infrastructure |
| Simpler configuration | Better system redundancy |
Applications of YFFY-MC-01(L)
- Communication Towers: Used to mark tall telecommunications and radio communication towers, helping aircraft identify structures that may present an aviation hazard.
- Industrial Chimneys: Suitable for chimneys and exhaust stacks at power plants, chemical plants, steel mills and other industrial facilities.
- High-Rise Buildings: Designed for rooftop and structural obstacle marking on high-rise buildings where aviation warning lighting is required.
- Wind Turbines: Suitable for wind turbine towers and wind farm projects requiring aviation obstruction marking.
- Bridges: Can be integrated into aviation safety lighting systems for large bridges and elevated structures.
- Power Transmission & Utility Structures: Suitable for selected tall utility and power infrastructure subject to local aviation obstruction lighting requirements.
YFFY Lights provides medium-intensity aviation obstruction lighting solutions for both individual structures and multi-light installations. Our engineering team can recommend the appropriate lighting configuration according to structure height, location, local aviation regulations and project requirements.
Why Choose YFFY Lights for Aviation Obstruction Lighting?
- Factory-Direct Manufacturing: YFFY Lights manufactures aviation obstruction lights and provides factory-direct technical support for distributors, contractors and engineering projects.
- Project-Based Lighting Solutions: We can recommend lighting configurations according to structure height, installation conditions and applicable aviation requirements.
- ICAO & FAA-Oriented Solutions: Our aviation lighting solutions can be configured according to applicable international and regional aviation standards.
- Customized Configurations‘: GPS synchronization, fault monitoring, flashing modes, power supply and other functions can be customized according to project requirements.
- Technical Documentation: Datasheets, technical specifications, installation information and compliance documentation can be provided for project evaluation and procurement.
- Global Project Support: YFFY Lights supports international engineering projects and provides technical assistance from product selection through installation.
FAQ of YFFY-MC-01 (L) Medium-Intensity Obstruction Light
1. What is a dual-head medium-intensity obstruction light?
A dual-head medium-intensity obstruction light is an aviation warning light system using two lighting units to provide obstacle marking with additional operational redundancy. It is commonly used on tall structures such as towers, chimneys, buildings and wind turbines.
2. Where are medium-intensity obstruction lights used?
Medium-intensity obstruction lights are commonly used on tall structures including communication towers, industrial chimneys, high-rise buildings, bridges, wind turbines and other structures that require aviation obstacle marking.
3. Why use a dual-head obstruction light?
A dual-head configuration provides additional lighting redundancy compared with a single-head system, helping maintain obstacle marking if one lighting unit experiences a fault.
4. Can YFFY-MC-01 (L) be synchronized?
GPS synchronization can be configured for applications requiring multiple obstruction lights to operate with synchronized flashing patterns.
5. Can the obstruction light be remotely monitored?
Optional fault monitoring and remote status functions can be configured for projects that require centralized maintenance or monitoring.
6. Does the required obstruction light depend on structure height?
Yes. Aviation obstruction lighting requirements depend on factors such as structure height, location, surrounding environment and applicable local aviation regulations. YFFY Lights can help customers select a suitable configuration based on project requirements.
7. Can YFFY Lights provide technical documents?
Yes. YFFY Lights can provide product datasheets, technical specifications, installation information and applicable compliance documentation for project evaluation.
