SubscribeOBSTA introduce new BALISOR® obstruction lighting for use on transmission lines.
High-voltage lines are major hazard for low-flying aircraft. Placing beacons on pylons is not sufficient to ensure safety due to the very long spans of cable (extract of Aerodrome Design Manual chapter 14.7 annex 4).
The BALISOR® system (created by OBSTA in the 60th) is a beacon for high voltage cables. Its conductors take the power required directly from the catenaries’ line. The system is, therefore, completely self-contained.
Our standard models of BALISOR® fall into the ICAO low intensity category. It is a red fixed light with a luminous intensity higher than 10 candelas.
Long-Life Neon Obstruction Lighting for High Voltage Transmission Lines
The neon discharge offers:
- inherent generation of the «aviation» red light,
- a very long life - essential to allow continuing operation of high voltage lines. Many BALISORS installed over those last 30 years are still working.
Description
The BALISOR® system comprises:
- a cold neon discharge lamp especially manufactured by OBSTA,
- a set of capacitive tapings in aluminium which depends on the voltage of the line to be protected,
- a set of flexible accessories for suspension and insulation which depends on diameter of the cable conductor.
