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Copperchase Remote Lighting Controller

Copperchase Remote Lighting Controller

Copperchase Remote Lighting Controller

Product catalog summary
Copperchase Remote Lighting Controller Overview
The Copperchase Remote Lighting Controller (RLC) offers a modern solution for controlling airfield lighting, integrating traditional VHF Pilot Controlled Lighting (PCL) with SMS control and monitoring. It also provides optional automatic weather reporting, enhancing operational safety and convenience.
Key Features
  • Traditional VHF PCL configuration with simple frequency setting via the front panel.
  • SMS control and monitoring with secure PIN code protection.
  • Optional weather station interface providing meteorological data such as wind speed, direction, temperature, dew point, and pressure.
  • Three 20 Amp heavy-duty relays for peripheral shutdown.
  • Low power consumption, operating from 110-240V AC or 12V DC, suitable for solar or battery power.
Technical Specifications
  • Controller Modes: Local keypad, VHF PCL, GSM/SMS, or both.
  • VHF Frequency Range: 118 to 136 MHz with current 25kHz and future 8.33kHz channel spacing.
  • GSM Bands: Tri-Band with operator choice subject to coverage.
  • Protection: IP65 rated, vandal-resistant LCD and keypad.
  • Operating Temperature: -25°C to +50°C, Storage Temperature: -25°C to +80°C.
  • Compliance: ROHC Compliant.
  • Power Consumption: 2 watts standby, 10 watts GSM transmitting, 30 watts max with optional heater.
  • Dimensions: Height 11” (280mm), Depth 6.5” (165mm), Width 7” (180mm), Weight: 5.5lbs (2.5kg).
  • Warranty: 2 years return to Copperchase (excluding relays).
Additional Features
  • Remote diagnostics and potential future web-based logging and reporting.
  • Service support for PIN code reset over the air.
  • Ideal for remote locations with limited power supply.
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Catalog excerpts

Copperchase Remote Lighting Controller-1

Copperchase Remote Lighting Controller (With Optional Weather Station) Effective operator or pilot control of airfield lighting is critical to the safe operation of an installation and traditional radio Pilot Controlled Lighting (PCL) solutions using the VHF radio is a tried and trusted method. Now there is a new way to control your lighting and peripheral circuits using the new Copperchase Remote Lighting Controller (RLC) which integrates both traditional VHF PCL and adds SMS control and monitoring with the option of automatic weather reporting (including wind speed/direction, temperature, dew point and pressure) right from your airfield or helipad. The new Copperchase Remote Lighting Controller has a fully digital design that combines ease of installation and use with sophisticated yet simple and secure configuration via the IP65 rated keypad and LCD display or via SMS. Standard Features Traditional VHF Pilot Controlled Lighting (PLC) configuration Simple radio, including frequency, setting through front panel – no fiddly switches Defined number of presses to activate Circuits 1, 2 or 3 Programmable timeout period VHF operation can be remotely enabled/disabled for extra security Direct circuit control via keypad (with PIN) FCC/EU approved, Integrated tri-band GSM Telemetry Engine for SMS control Secure PIN code protected SMS commands to monitor and control your installation Secure SMS status reporting – check out your installation before taking off Remotely activate Circuits 1, 2 or 3 and have the status sent straight back to your mobile Remotely monitor and control via optional GSM linked Mimic Panel Optional weather station interface for Met information from your helipad Three 20 Amp heavy duty relays in the box – Enables linked peripheral shutdown Local and remote test and diagnostics integrated into the unit Very low power consumption – Approx. 2W (idle) and less than 30W max. (including optional internal winter heater) Operates from 110-240V AC 50-60Hz or 12V DC (ideal for solar and batteries Copperchase Ltd, Unit 1 Ventura Centre, Ventura Place, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5SW. Telephone: 0044 1202 774500 Email: sales@co

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Copperchase Remote Lighting Controller (With Optional Weather Station) The best of both worlds – The Copperchase all new Remote Lighting Controller takes a fresh approach to controlling your lighting installation by applying sophisticated microcontrollers to integrate and control a traditional PCL with the added ease and convenience of control and monitoring via any mobile device that can send and receive text messages (SMS). There are three microcontrollers dedicated to making the Copperchase RLC both powerful but incredibly easy to use everything can be securely configured (there are three...

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Copperchase Remote Lighting Controller (With Optional Weather Station) Wind Speed Wind Direction Temperature Dew Point Pressure Simple single power and data cable connection to RLC (no additional power requirements) Meteorological data available via SMS and added to every SMS lighting control command confirmation Robust and weather resistant with no moving parts Copperchase Ltd, Unit 1 Ventura Centre, Ventura Place, Upton, Poole, Dorset, BH16 5SW. Telephone: 0044 1202 774500 Email: [email protected] www.copperchase.

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