WCH 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 Code

Catalog Number See Notes FAA Size FAA Style Power Source Fixture VA Fixture Watts Weight (lb.) Replacement Lamp
UNLIGHTED
WCH-807-1-0-0-N 1 II Unlighted None 0 0 187 None
WCH-807-2-0-0-N 2 II Unlighted None 0 0 187 None
EXTERNALLY LIGHTED
WCH-807-1-EX-120-5 1 I-A External 108-132 VAC 15 14 198 9200-0032
WCH-807-1-EX-230-5 1 1 I-A External 207-253 VAC 15 14 198 9200-0044
WCH-807-1-EX-66-5 2 1 I-A External 2.8-6.6 AMP 58 52 197 9200-0034
WCH-807-1-EX-12-5 3 1 I-A External 11.5-13 VDC 6 6 197 9200-0033
WCH-807-2-EX-120-5 2 I-A External 108-132 VAC 22 21 210 9200-0035
WCH-807-2-EX-230-5 1 2 I-A External 207-253 VAC 22 21 210 9200-0043
WCH-807-2-EX-66-5 2 2 I-A External 2.8-6.6 AMP 58 52 209 9200-0037
WCH-807-2-EX-12-5 3 2 I-A External 11.5-13 VDC 10 10 210 9200-0036
INTERNALLY LIGHTED
WCH-807-1-IN-120-5 1 I-B Internal 108-132 VAC 32 19 200 9200-0038
WCH-807-1-IN-230-5 1 1 I-B Internal 198-265 VAC 40 21 200 9200-0045
WCH-807-1-IN-66-5 2 1 I-B Internal 2.8-6.6 AMP 72 65 198 9200-0039
WCH-807-1-IN-12-5 3 1 I-B Internal 11.5-13 VDC 6 6 197 9200-0041
WCH-807-2-IN-120-5 2 I-B Internal 108-132 VAC 60 32 212 9200-0040
WCH-807-2-IN-230-5 1 2 I-B Internal 198-265 VAC 76 36 212 9200-0046
WCH-807-2-IN-66-3 4 2 I-B Internal 2.8-6.6 AMP 95 88 210 9200-0031
WCH-807-2-IN-12-5 3 2 I-B Internal 11.5-13 VDC 10 10 210 9200-0042
Notes:
1. This model is not ETL certified.
2. Requires 100 watt L-830 transformer, sold separately.
3. Designed for use with Solar Power Supply or 12VDC Driver, sold separately
4. Requires 200 watt L-830 transformer, sold separately.
5. Wind cones come standard with center-hinged pole, anchor cage, orange wind sock and obstruction light. Add “-RW” for Red/White sock.
6. Power consumption specifications include the L-810 obstruction light.
7. Ships approximately 3 weeks after receipt of order.

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
WCH-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.)


WCH Series Wind Cone Solar Power Supply

WCH Series Wind Cone Solar Power Supply

Applications

The Solar Power Supply (SPS) is a self-contained photovoltaic power source for the WCH 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

WCH 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
WCH-SPS-100-2-12 100 Watt Panel, 2 Batteries, 12″ Legs
WCH-SPS-100-2-30 100 Watt Panel, 2 Batteries, 30″ Legs
WCH-SPS-200-2-12 200 Watt Panel, 2 Batteries, 12″ Legs
WCH-SPS-200-2-30 200 Watt Panel, 2 Batteries, 30″ Legs
WCH-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
WCH-7800-0004 Solar Panel, 100 Watt
WCH-7800-0005 Solar Panel, 200 Watt
WCH-1300-0081 Battery, PVX-840T
WCH-4500-0020 Charge Controller
WCH-7800-0006 Photocell
WCH-1800-0036 Frangible Coupling
WCH-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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