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SX-16 Nightsun® Enhanced

SX-16 Nightsun® Enhanced

Product catalog summary
Illumination Characteristics
  • Lamp Type: 1600 Watt Short Arc Xenon
  • Peak Beam Intensity: 30-40 Million candlepower
  • Beam Width: 4°-20° Bi-directional focus
Application Information
  • Typical Range: 3200 ft (1km)
  • Useful Range For Target ID: 1 Mile (1.6km)
  • Peak Illuminance @ 1km: 32 Lux (2.9 ft-cd)
  • Diameter at 10% of Peak Illuminance: 230ft (70m) @ 0.6 mile (1km)
Electrical System
  • Input Voltage: 28 Volts DC Nominal
  • Input Current: 50-65 Amperes
  • Start Time: 3-5 Seconds Typical
  • Recycle Time: None Required
  • Compatible with standard aircraft type DC generators; can be operated from batteries or ground power unit.
  • Features a new brushless cooling blower, Hobbs hour-meter, and bi-directional focus.
Mechanical Configuration
  • Searchlight Dimensions: Cylindrical 11” (280mm) O.D. x 18 in (460mm) Long
  • Weight: 26.6 lbs (12 kg)
  • Cooling Provisions: Brushless cooling fan with filtered air intake
  • Lamp Life Expectancy: Max. 1000 hours; Typical 2 years
  • Operating Temperature Range: -40° to +70° C
Junction Box
  • Dimensions: 8.62"L x 6" W x 5.20" H (219mm x 152.4mm x 132mm)
  • Weight: 7 lbs (3.2kg)
Gimbal (Standard or High Air Speed)
  • Type: Two-Axis Remote Electrical Control
  • Weight: 9 lbs (4.1kg) Aluminum or 15 lbs (6.8kg) Steel
  • Slew Rate: Standard = 9° per second, High Speed = 18° per second
Control Box
  • Dimensions: 5" L x 2.25" W x 1.75" H (127mm x 57mm x 44mm)
  • Weight: 13 ounces (.37 kg)
Total System Weight
  • Typical, with installation hardware and cable assemblies, 55-70 lbs (25-31 kg)

The information contained on this sheet is for reference only. Specifications subject to change without notice. REV 04/09

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SX-16 Nightsun® Enhanced Illumination Characteristics Lamp Type: Peak Beam Intensity: Beam Width: 1600 Watt Short Arc Xenon 30-40 Million candlepower 4°-20° Bi-directional focus Application Information Typical Range: 3200 ft (1km) Useful Range For Target ID: 1 Mile (1.6km) Peak Illuminance @ 1km: 32 Lux (2.9 ft-cd) Diameter at 10% of Peak Illuminance: 230ft(70m) @ .6 mile(1km) Distance to target Electrical System Input Voltage: 28 Volts DC Nominal Input Current: 50-65 Amperes Start Time: 3-5 Seconds Typical Recycle Time: None Required Searchlight power requirements are compatible with standard aircraft type DC generators. Searchlight may be operated from batteries or ground power unit. New brushless Cooling Blower, Hobbs hour-meter and bidirectional focus have been added to enhance Nightsun® Family of searchlights. Mechanical Configuration Searchlight Dimensions: Cylindrical 11”(280mm)O.D. x 18 in (460mm) Long Weight: 26.6 lbs (12 kg) Cooling Provisions: Brushless cooling fan with filtered air intake Lamp: Max. life expectancy 1000 hours; Typical 2 years Operating Temperature Range: -40° to +70° C Mechanical Configuration Junction Box Dimensions: Weight: Mechanical Configuration Gimbal (Standard or High Air Speed) Type: Weight: Slew Rate: Two-Axis Remote Electrical Control 9 lbs (4.1kg) Aluminum or 15 lbs (6.8kg) Steel Standard = 9° per second High Speed = 18° per second Mechanical Configuration Control Box Dimensions: Weight: Total System Weight Typical, with installation hardware and cable assemblies, 55-70 lbs (25-31 kg)

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