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Nightsun® XP Searchlight

Nightsun® XP Searchlight

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Mechanical Characteristics:
  • Hand Controller: Dimensions are 4”Wx9”Lx4”D (10.2x22.9x10.2 cm) with a weight of 1.5 lbs (0.7 kg).
  • Searchlight/Gimbal: Maximum height is 24.4” (61.9 cm) and minimum height is 19.7” (50 cm). Gimbal diameter is 12.2” (30.9 cm) and the weight is 55 lbs (24.9 kg). Cable weight varies between 10-25 lbs depending on length. Features adjustable hard stops in azimuth (24 positions at 15° increments) and elevation (10 positions at 6.5° increments).
  • Junction Box: Dimensions are 6”Wx7”Lx5”D (15.2x17.8x12.7 cm) with a weight of 6.1 lbs (2.8 kg).
Options / Accessories:
  • Input/Output Kit for dual control capability.
  • Sidecar Control Box for independent use or attachment to imaging system hand controllers.
Illumination Characteristics:
  • Uses a 1600 Watt Xenon Short-Arc lamp with peak beam intensity of 30-40 million candlepower.
  • Beam width ranges from 4° (narrow) to 20° (wide) with bi-directional remote focus control.
Application Information:
  • Typical range is 3300 ft (1 km) with a target ID range of 1 mile (1.6 km).
  • Peak illuminance is 32 Lux (2.9 ft-cd) at 1 km, with a diameter of 230 ft at 10% peak illuminance at 3300 ft.
  • Azimuth rotation is 344° and elevation range is 14° to –74° (+/- 1°), with programmable slew rates of 0-90°/sec for both azimuth and elevation.
  • Link-ready for thermal imaging systems using RS232 and RS422 interfaces.
Electrical Requirements:
  • Input voltage is 28 Volts nominal (26.5-29.0 VDC) with a nominal input current of 65 Amps (75 Amps max).
  • Typical start time is 1 second with no recycle time required.
  • Compatible with most standard aircraft type DC generators, with accessory power converters available for fixed-wing applications.
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Nightsun® XP Searchlight-1

Nightsun® XP Searchlight Illumination Characteristics: Lamp Type: Peak Beam Intensity: Beam Width: Focus Control: 1600 Watt Xenon Short-Arc 30-40 million candlepower 4° (narrow) to 20° (wide) Bi-directional remote control Application Information: Typical Range: 3300 ft (1 km) Target ID Range: 1 Mile (1.6 km) Peak Illuminance: 32 Lux (2.9 ft-cd) @ 1km Diameter at 10% of Peak Illuminance: 230 ft @ 3300 ft (70 m @ 1 km ) Azimuth Rotation: 344° Elevation Range: 14° to –74° (+/- 1°) Elevation Slew Rate: 0-90°/sec (Programmable) Azimuth Slew Rate: 0-90°/sec (Programmable) Link-ready for thermal imaging systems using RS232 and RS422 interfaces Electrical Requirements: Input Voltage: 28 Volts nominal (26.5-29.0 VDC) Input Current: 65 Amps nominal (75 Amps max.) Start Time: 1 second typical Recycle Time: None Required Searchlight power requirements are compatible with most standard aircraft type DC generators. Fixed-wing applications, accessory power converters are available for operation from other primary power sources. Mechanical Characteristics: Junction Box: Dimensions: Component Weight: Mechanical Characteristics: (continued) Hand Controller: Dimensions: Component Weight: Searchlight / Gimbal: Maximum Height: 24.4” (61.9 cm) - Lookdown Minimum Height: 19.7” (50 cm) - Horizontal Gimbal Diameter: 12.2” (30.9 cm) Searchlight/Gimbal Weight: 55 lbs. (24.9 kg) Cable Weight: 10-25 lbs. (Based on Cable lengths) Adjustable Hard Stops in Azimuth and Elevation AZ = 24 adjustable positions (15° increments) EL = 10 adjustable positions (6.5° increments) Options / Accessories: Input/Output Kit for dual control capability Sidecar Control Box offers independent use or can be secured to most i

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