Smart Power Constant Current Regulator | FAA L-828 & L-829

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Compliance

Certified FAA L-828 & L-829
AC 150/5345-10H

Applications

Our microprocessor controlled, ferromagnetic reactor type, air-cooled regulators provide precision control of runway lighting series circuits in medium and high intensity applications.

Features

• Microprocessor control for reliable current regulation.
• Proven technology for airfield lighting.
• Reliable for long life with low life cycle cost.
• Exceeds FAA performance requirements.
• Durable for various electrical vault environments.
• Versatile for medium and/or high intensity lighting.
• Self-protected from overloads and shorts of loads.
• Noise emission free.
• Air cooled – no hazardous cooling materials.
• No harmful harmonics.
• No SCRs in series power circuits.
• Predictable – no complex electronics.
• Easily maintained.
• Control circuit for remote operation of #19 AWG 10,000 ft. round-trip.
• Control circuits protected by circuit breakers, no spare fuses needed.
• Warranty for 2 years from date of shipment or 1 year from date of installation (first occurring).

FAA L-828 Regulators

Catalog No. KW Class Style
MG02L8283B-** 2 1 1
MG02L8285B-** 2 1 2
MG04L8283B-** 4 1 1
MG04L8285B-** 4 1 2
MG07L8283B-** 7.5 1 1
MG07L8285B-** 7.5 1 2
MG10L8283B-** 10 1 1
MG10L8285B-** 10 1 2
MG15L8283B-** 15 1 1
MG15L8285B-** 15 1 2
MG20L8283B-** 20 1 1
MG20L8285B-** 20 1 2
MG25L8283B-** 25 1 1
MG25L8285B-** 25 1 2
MG30L8283B-** 30 1 1
MG30L8285B-** 30 1 2
MG30L82820-** 30 2 2
MG50L82820-** 50 2 2
** = 01 for 208 volt 60 hertz input
** = 02 for 240 volt 60 hertz input
** = 03 for 480 volt 60 hertz input
** = 04V for 2400 volt 60 hertz input
First two digits of supply volts for special input voltage followed by first digit of hertz.
Example: 380volt 50 hertz = suffix-385
FAA L-829 Regulators with Monitor change Catalog No. “L828” to “L829”
Class 1 = 6.6 Amp, Class 2 = 20 Amp
Style 1 = 3 step, Style 2 = 5 step

FAA L-827 Monitor

Description Catalog No.* Class Style*
For 2 & 4KW Regulator MGML8273B-01 1 1
For 7.5KW Regulator MGML8273B-02 1 1
For 10KW Regulator MGML8273B-03 1 1
For 15KW Regulator MGML8273B-04 1 1
For 20KW Regulator MGML8273B-05 1 1
For 25 & 30KW Regulator MGML8273B-06 1 1
For 25 & 30KW Regulator MGML8275B-07 2 2
For 50KW Regulator MGML8275B-08 2 2
Remarks – For adding to 3 step regulator
* For Style 2, 5 Step Regulator, change 3B to 5B in Catalog No.

Standard Equipment

• User connections readily accessible.
• Floor mounted stand alone enclosure for ease of parts replacement.
• Stackable kits optional.
• Primary surge arresters.
• Primary switch for regulator control.
• Control switch for “Remote” (tower) control and “Local” (direct) control.
• Internally provided 120 VAC control and equipped for external supply connection.
• Control circuit protection by circuit breaker with visual indicator.
• Reliable custom transformer design with microprocessor control for output current.
• Efficiency and power factor exceed FAA requirements.
• Performance comparable to Ferroresonant Type.
• Tapped Output for 50% and 75% load (Standard) for improved efficiency and power factor.
• Other output taps available upon request.
• Precisely controls output current for loads of short circuit to full load and for varying input voltages for -5% to +10% of nominal input with 30% lamps outage.
• Regulator shuts down system for open circuit or overcurrent in the load.
• Output distribution type lightning arresters.
• Output electrically isolated from primary.
• Microcontroller board interchangeable for different KW sizes and different output currents and steps. Easy change 3 step or 5 step.
• Long life LED indicators for:
1. Input Power ON
2. Regulator ON
3. Fault for Open Circuit or Overcurrent
4. Diagnostic LEDs on the Control Board

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