Foghorn, designed to provide 2 nautical miles omni-directional coverage. For man-made offshore structures and in line with IALA regulatory requirements. Can be supplied as a combined main/secondary (2/½ NM) foghorn together with duplicated controls in the Navaid Central Control Panel (NCCP).

FH800EX-3-01
FH800EX-3-02
FH800EX-3-03

Key features

  • Reliable marine foghorn, low cost of ownership
  • Operating voltage and code control provided from Navaid Central Control Panel (NCCP)
  • Monitoring system integrated in Navaid Central Control Panel (NCCP)
  • Offshore coated seawater resistant light alloy body
  • Can be supplied as a main/secondary(2/½ Nm) foghorn together with duplicated controls in the Navaid Central

Standards/Certification

  • Complies with IALA regulation; O-139 The marking of man-made offshore structures – September 2020; chapter 2, paragraph 2.1.2 – fog signal
  • Complies with IALA guideline; G1162; The marking of man-made offshore structures – December 2021, chapter 2.1.2 – hazard warning signals (HWS)
  • Complies with UK Department of Energy and Climate Change; Standard marking schedule for offshore installations – April 2011; chapter 4 – secondary fog signal
  • Complies with Mining regulations of the Netherlands – January 2022, Article 5.2 – Fogsignal
  • Complies with US Coast Guard; 33 C.F.R. Part 67 – Aids to navigation on artificial islands and fixed structures

Performance characteristics

  • Morse code ‘U’ every 30 s from Navaid Central Control Panel (NCCP)
  • Alternative codes available; e.g. USCG: 2 s blast every 20 seconds
  • Usual range main foghorn: 2.0 NM (134 dB(A) at 1 m)
  • Horizontal sound output: 360°

Electrical characteristics

  • Operating voltage: 190 Vac;
    860 Hz from Navaid Central Control Panel (NCCP)
  • Power consumption: 80 W peak max (Digital modular NCCP)
  • Connection details: max. 4 mm²; one M25x1.5 cable gland entry
  • Earth connection: internal 4 mm² and external M6

Physical characteristics

  • Dimensions (L x W x H):
    678 x 464 x 1900 mm
  • Weight: 175 kg; lifting eye suitable for lifting 700 kg
  • Degree of protection: IP66
  • Operating temperature range:
    –55 °C to +55 °C

System design, control and monitoring

  • Control and monitoring via separate control panel (see separate product information sheet)