HWC100SA

Key features

• Reliable wind direction and wind-speed indication for helicopter operations
• Low cost of ownership
• Low power consumption
• No dazzling of pilot because of internal sock illumination
• No corrosion due to stainless steel 316 body
• Easy to install
• Various operating voltages
• Fully integrated aeronautical obstacle light if required

Performance characteristics

• Internal windsock light colour: white
• Aeronautical obstacle light colour: red
• Sock type 1: Red/White/Red; 1200 mm ; standard execution
• Sock type 2: Orange/White/Orange; 1200 mm ; optional
• Sock type 3: Orange; 1200 mm ; optional
• Sock type 4: Red/White/Red; 1800 mm; optional
• Sock type 5: Orange/White/Orange; 1800 mm; optional

Standards/Certification

• Complies with CAA-UK CAP 437 9^th edition; Standards for Offshore Helicopter Landing Areas, chapter 4, paragraph 4.5 – Illuminated windsock
• Complies with ICAO Annex 14, Volume ll; International standards and recommended practices: Aerodromes, 5^th edition, 2020, chapter 5.1.1 – Wind direction indicators for elevated Heliports & Helidecks
• Complies with ICAO Annex 14, volume l; Aerodrome design and operations, 9^th Edition, 2022, chapter 6.2.1.2 – Type A and B low intensity obstacle light
• Complies with CAA-UK CAP 437 9^th edition; Standards for Offshore Helicopter Landing Areas, chapter 4, paragraph 4.31 – Low intensity 10 cd obstacle light
• Complies with CAA-UK CAP 168, Licensing of Aerodromes edition 12, 2022, chapter 4, table 6A.1 Group A. Low intensity 10 cd obstacle light

Electrical characteristics

• Operating voltage: see table
• Power consumption: see table
• Connection details: max. 4 mm²; two M25x1.5 entries
• Earth connection: internal max. 4 mm² and external M8

Physical characteristics

• Dimensions (L x W x H):
  609 x 460 x 677 mm
• Weight: 20 kg
• Design degree of protection: IP66
• Operating temperature range:
  -40°C to +60°C