Quasar Type C Obstruction Light Steady Red 2000 cd

Quasar Type C Obstruction Light Steady Red 2000 cd

The Quasar Type C obstruction light emits steady red light for night-time marking of aviation obstacles taller than 45 m. It is chosen by operators of masts, stacks and tall buildings who need a continuous signal rather than a flashing one. Thirty-six OSRAM LEDs deliver 2000 cd at 3 degrees on 45W.

Benefits

• Continuous signal: the steady Type C regime avoids flicker and is required by some authorities in populated areas.
• ICAO photometry: the output follows Annex 14, chapter 6, table 6.3 for medium intensity obstacle lights.
• 45W maximum draw: energy cost stays low even when the unit runs through every hour of darkness.
• Automatic switch-on: the built-in twilight sensor starts the light as daylight fades, with no external controller.
• Lightest in the Quasar range: 4.8 kg in the same 303 x 240 mm envelope as the other medium intensity models.
• Outdoor construction: electrostatically painted extruded aluminium, transparent polycarbonate optic, IP65 and IK10.

Technical specifications

• Beacon type: medium intensity, Type C
• Housing material: electrostatically painted extruded aluminium
• Housing colour: aviation yellow, RAL 1004 (standard)
• Diffuser: transparent polycarbonate
• Light source: 36 high-intensity OSRAM LEDs
• Light colour: red, steady
• Luminous intensity: 2000 cd at 3 degrees
• Photometry: to ICAO Annex 14, chapter 6, table 6.3
• Twilight sensor: built in
• Total power: 45W (maximum draw)
• Power supply: 110-230V AC, 50/60Hz or 12V, 24V, 48V DC
• Ingress protection: IP65
• Impact protection: IK10
• Operating temperature: -20 to +40 degrees C
• Fixing: on a horizontal surface
• Dimensions: 303 x 240 mm
• Weight: 4.8 kg

Applications and installation

The Quasar Type C obstruction light serves night obstacle marking above 45 m: telecom masts, chimneys, tall buildings, silos and cranes. Fix it to a horizontal surface at the highest point of the structure. For daytime marking, pair it with a white Type A beacon or specify the combined A/C model that carries both regimes. The IP65 housing keeps out dust and driven rain, which matters on exposed coastal and desert sites, but plan the installation around the rated ambient ceiling of +40 degrees C.

Frequently asked questions

Type C or Type B, which do I need? Both give 2000 cd of red light for night use. Type C is steady and Type B flashes. Check the requirement set by your aviation authority.

Does it switch on by itself? Yes, through the built-in twilight sensor. No separate accessory is needed.

What supply voltages does it accept? 110-230V AC at 50/60Hz, or 12V, 24V or 48V DC.