WC Series Wind Cone AC and Solar Powered L-807 (Rigid)

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L-807 & L-807(L) Wind Cone

Compliance and Applications

• ETL Certified L-807 & L-807(L): FAA AC 150/5345-27F
• ICAO Compliant to Annex 14, Vol. 1, para. 5.1.1 (Size 2)

L-807 wind cones provide visual indication of wind direction and velocity for pilots on airfields, heliports and vertiports. FAA Size 2 wind cones are used at the central location on the airfield. FAA Size 1 wind cones are used on smaller airfields and heliports.

Features

• Primary wind cone for airports, heliports and vertiports
• Pre-assembled bearings and one-piece welded aluminum basket for easy installation
• Center-hinged pole with easy-to-use winch for lowering basket
• Anchor cage for concrete footing included
• Available externally lighted, internally lighted, or unlighted
• 50,000 to 100,000 hour LED lamp life, virtually maintenance free
• LED lamps consume 80-90% less power than halogen lamps
• Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible obstruction light
• Solar Power Supply Option available; no more long underground wire and conduit installations
• Wind sock included, (berry compliant ) treated for rot, mildew, and water repellent
• FAA Size 1 (18″ dia. x 8′) or FAA Size 2 (36″ dia. x 12′) sock
• Marine Treated Option (recommended for installations within 100 miles of saltwater) available for increased useful life in corrosive environments
• Powder coat painted international orange
• 4 year warranty on LED lamps, 2 year warranty on wind cone
• Designed to operate at any ambient temperature between -67°F (-55°C) and +131°F (+55°C)
• Designed to withstand winds up to 75 knots (86 mph or 140 km/hr)
• Windsock moves freely about the vertical shaft it is attached to when subjected to wind of 3 knots (3.5 mph or 5.6 km/hr) or more and indicates the true wind direction within ±5°
• Windsock extends fully when subjected to wind of 15 knots (17.8 mph or 28.7 km/hr)

Wind Cone Marine Treated Option

Marine Treated Option

Recommended for high salt and other corrosive environments. Includes: marine treated powder coat, stainless steel hardware throughout.

Ordering Codes[1]

FAA Type FAA Size FAA Style Power Source Options
WC-807 1: Size 1
2: Size 2
EX: Externally Lighted
IN: Internally Lighted
UN: Unlighted
120: 120 VAC
230: 230 VAC[2]
66A: 6.6 A[3]
12: 12 VDC[4]
NON: None (unlighted)
MT: Marine Treated
RW: Red/White Steel Pole & Sock
[1] Wind cone includes powder-coated orange steel center-hinged pole, anchor cage, orange wind sock, and obstruction light. Typical lead time: ~3 weeks ARO.
[2] 230 VAC configurations are not ETL certified.
[3] 6.6A configuration requires a 100 W L-830 isolation transformer; Size 2 internally lighted configuration requires a 200 W L-830 transformer (sold separately).
[4] 12 VDC configuration designed for use with Solar Power Supply or 12 VDC driver (sold separately).

Specifications

Catalog Number FAA Size FAA Style Power Source Fixture VA Fixture Watts Weight (lb.) Replacement Lamp
UNLIGHTED
WC-807-1-UN-NON 1 II Unlighted None 0 0 187 None
WC-807-2-UN-NON 2 II Unlighted None 0 0 187 None
EXTERNALLY LIGHTED
WC-807-1-EX-120 1 I-A External 108-132 VAC 15 14 198 9200-0032
WC-807-1-EX-230 1 I-A External 207-253 VAC 15 14 198 9200-0044
WC-807-1-EX-66A 1 I-A External 2.8-6.6 AMP 58 52 197 9200-0034
WC-807-1-EX-12 1 I-A External 11.5-13 VDC 6 6 197 9200-0033
WC-807-2-EX-120 2 I-A External 108-132 VAC 22 21 210 9200-0035
WC-807-2-EX-230 2 I-A External 207-253 VAC 22 21 210 9200-0043
WC-807-2-EX-66A 2 I-A External 2.8-6.6 AMP 58 52 209 9200-0037
WC-807-2-EX-12 2 I-A External 11.5-13 VDC 10 10 210 9200-0036
INTERNALLY LIGHTED
WC-807-1-IN-120 1 I-B Internal 108-132 VAC 32 19 200 9200-0038
WC-807-1-IN-230 1 I-B Internal 198-265 VAC 40 21 200 9200-0045
WC-807-1-IN-66A 1 I-B Internal 2.8-6.6 AMP 72 65 198 9200-0039
WC-807-1-IN-12 1 I-B Internal 11.5-13 VDC 6 6 197 9200-0041
WC-807-2-IN-120 2 I-B Internal 108-132 VAC 60 32 212 9200-0040
WC-807-2-IN-230 2 I-B Internal 198-265 VAC 76 36 212 9200-0046
WC-807-2-IN-66A 2 I-B Internal 2.8-6.6 AMP 95 88 210 9200-0031
WC-807-2-IN-12 2 I-B Internal 11.5-13 VDC 10 10 210 9200-0042
Power consumption specifications include the L-810 obstruction light.

Accessories

Part Number Description
WS-AS1896 Spare Size 1 Wind Sock (18″ dia. x 8′), Orange
WS-AS3612 Spare Size 2 Wind Sock (36″ dia. x 12′), Orange
WC-SPS* Solar Power Supply for 12V wind cone models
* Each SPS is custom configured for the proper solar panel, battery, temperature compensation and height for the installation location. Please contact Flight Light to configure the correct model for your location.

Shipping Information

• Unpackaged Weight: 187-212 lb.
• Palletized Volume: 72″ x 48″ x 42″
• Palletized Weight:: 350 lb. (fully crated option 500 lb.)


WC Series Wind Cone Solar Power Supply

WC Series Wind Cone Solar Power Supply

Applications

The Solar Power Supply (SPS) is a self-contained photovoltaic power source for the WC Series L-806 and L-807 wind cones.

Features

• Eliminates expensive underground trenching and wire installations for wind cones
• Easy installation: pre-set solar angle, pre-assembled anchor for easy mounting
• Fully sunlight powered, zero energy cost operation
• 10 day nominal battery autonomy
• Long life premium AGM solar batteries (5-10 years expectancy)
• 100 to 300 A-H AGM battery, designed for 4000 charge/discharge cycles
• 100 or 200 watt solar panel, with 12-year/90% and 25-year/80% power warranty
• Custom designed for the installation site, using 30-year worst case insolation and temperature extremes
• Insulated battery compartment to preserve battery life
• MPPT charge controller, with custom-programmed temperature compensation
• On-board indicators for battery, charging and system status
• Dual-post mount, with frangible couplings, designed to withstand ASCE Exposure C wind loads
• Temperature range: -49 to +131 °F (-45 to +55 °C)
• Marine treated option available for corrosive environments (upgrades enclosure to aluminum, stainless hardware throughout, marine treated powder coat)
• Manufactured in the USA

WC-Series Wind Cone Solar Power Supply dimensions

Installation Information

The SPS is attached to a 4-bolt anchor assembly (included), mounted in a concrete slab. Power is supplied to the wind cone by a cable in liquid-tight conduit through one of the SPS mounting legs.

Ordering Information

Product Description
WC-SPS-100-2-12 100 Watt Panel, 2 Batteries, 12″ Legs
WC-SPS-100-2-30 100 Watt Panel, 2 Batteries, 30″ Legs
WC-SPS-200-2-12 200 Watt Panel, 2 Batteries, 12″ Legs
WC-SPS-200-2-30 200 Watt Panel, 2 Batteries, 30″ Legs
WC-SPS MARINE Marine treated option for installations within 100 miles of the sea. Aluminum enclosure, marine treated powder coat, stainless steel hardware throughout.
NOTE: Each SPS is custom configured for the proper solar panel, battery, temperature compensation and height for the installation location. Please contact Flight Light to configure the correct model for your location.

Replacement Parts

Part Number Description
WC-7800-0004 Solar Panel, 100 Watt
WC-7800-0005 Solar Panel, 200 Watt
WC-1300-0081 Battery, PVX-840T
WC-4500-0020 Charge Controller
WC-7800-0006 Photocell
WC-1800-0036 Frangible Coupling
WC-2300-0024 Fuse, 10A 32V

Shipping Information

• Unpackaged Weight: 186-268 lb.
• Shipping Weight: 266-388 lb.
• International Shipping Weight: 466-588 lb.
• Shipping Volume: 60″L x 40″W x 44″H

Can be shipped with wind cone in same crate.

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