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Obstruction lighting

OLC obstruction lighting controllers

Obstruction lighting controllers enable the reliable control and monitoring of LED obstruction light systems.  An array of indicators and remote alarms help report overall system health and status.

OLC series aviation obstruction lighting controllers, a part of Eaton's Crouse-Hinds series portfolio, are engineered to meet the most demanding industrial area environmental applications.

Utilizing Crouse-Hinds series industrial rated enclosures with integrated failure monitoring and control, the OLC series provides a complete obstruction lighting system compliant to FAA and ICAO guidelines.

Reliability
-40°C to +55°C ambient operating temperature
Protection
NEMA 4X stainless steel enclosures available
Durability
Encapsulated alarm modules and flashers

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The Eaton team has over 90 years of combined harsh and hazardous area lighting and design experience to help solve your obstruction lighting challenges. Our Eaton lighting experts treat every application as a unique situation. In many cases, we are able to offer several options, based on factors including FAA/FCC and ICAO requirements, special environmental or zoning issues, and characteristics of the structure to be lighted. We excel in custom design and determining the “best fit” approach to your unique obstruction lighting application.

Certifications and compliances

  • cULus Listed enclosures
  • NEMA 4 (N4 models)
  • IP66, NEMA 4X (S4 models only)

Design features

  • Available in a wide range of sizes and enclosure types
  • Tested and verified to perform to FAA and ICAO obstruction lighting standards
  • Operating temperature: -40°C to +55°C
  • Encapsulated solid state alarm modules and flashers to protect against harsh conditions and vibration
  • Internal photocontrol override switch
  • Optional indicator lights and manual photocontrol override switch on enclosure door exterior

Standard materials

  • OLC N4 models:  Sheet steel, gray painted finish (NEMA 4)
  • OLC S4 models:  304 or 316 stainless steel, natural finish (NEMA 4X)
Specifications

Ordering information

OLC controllers are highly configurable and are engineered-to-order for each specific obstruction lighting system they control.  The catalog numbering tree below provides a reference to our more common design options. 

Contact the Engineered-to-Order team at SYR-ETO-RFQ@Eaton.com for specific project requirements.

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