Vega VLB-5X
SHORT-RANGE LANTERN 5.5 NM @ TC 0.74
Vega’s fully self-contained up to 5.5 NM beacon, the VLB-5X includes the latest LED technology; new battery technology; and an advanced charging algorithm, which supports the battery to perform well in extreme weather conditions.
The VLB-5X is capable of delivering up to 5.5 NM of visible light @ TC=0.74. Also available with optional GPS and Remote Monitoring.
Available in either fully Self Contained (SS) or Stand Alone configuations (SA) for use with 12VDC external power applications.
The VLB-5 series lanterns have been extremely successful for Vega, with 000's sold worldwide since being introduced, with the US Coastguard being a significant user of the VLB-5 series lanterns.
- Optical range – 5.5 NM
- Lead Crystal Battery technology and advanced charging algorithm
- Excellent battery life in hot climates
- Excellent battery capacity in cold climates
- Excellent battery tolerance to becoming flat
- Large solar cell capacity 8W or 16W
- Five colours meeting IALA chromaticity requirements
- Light intensity automatically adjusts with flash character setting (Schmidt-Clausen)
- 12 options for day to night transition light levels
- More than 256 flash characters
- Calendar control of beacon operation
- Alarm output (system notification)
- Available as Self Contained (SS) or Stand Alone (SA) versions
- Made in Europe
- 3 Year Warranty
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| Material | |
| Body | UV stabilised nylon |
| Lens | Moulded acrylic (PMMA) |
| Bird spike | Plastic and stainless steel |
| Base | Nylon 6/6 with 30% glass fill |
| Solar panels | Mono Crystalline silicon |
| Top cap | UV stabilised ASA |
| Mounting | 3 & 4-hole on 200mm PCD available on same base |
| Environmental | |
| Degree of Protection | IP68 |
| Temperature | 40°C to 50°C |
| Salt | Continuous exposure to salt water and spray |
| Wind | 140kt |
| Ice loading | 22kg/m2 |
| Shock/Vibration | 75g shock - 5g vibration in all direction |
| Electrical performance | |
| Solar power (SS) | Solar: 8W Battery: 12Ah 12V |
| Reverse polarity protection | Yes |
| Battery | Lead Crystal® battery 12Ah 12V or 24Ah 12V (2x 12Ah) |
| Solar panel | 4 x 2W Mono Crystalline panels (SS) |
