Airport Show: ATG is actively passive with new LED system

The new system will maximise the power and life benefits available from light emitting diodes (LED) and provide a robust solution that can be readily applied to either existing or new systems alike, the company says
 
Since their introduction, LED lighting has presented the airfield ground lighting industry with one
of its most significant technological developments. An improvement in service life of up to 700%,
a power rating in the region of one tenth of that of a tungsten halogen (TH) equivalent and
improved low temperature operation are all giant leap forwards for AGL equipment. atg airports
believes that many of the true benefits of LED technology have yet to be realised, and is taking
the lead with its innovative application in the Passive System.
 
The potential benefits of the atg Passive System are based around significant savings for the
airport. A 90 per cent drop in constant current regulator power consumption output and significant
reductions in spares orders will lower operating costs whilst significant time savings can be made
on the installation compared with a dedicated LED distribution system. The Passive System,
together with atg’s Micro 200 CCR and LED airfield signs, have all been developed with
considerations for the future, allowing for additional capacity to be added to the existing system
with minimal disruption to the operating equipment.
 
Andy Sole, Business Development Manager at atg airports said:  “The Airport Show in Dubai is the region’s leading showcase for airport equipment, technology and services from around the world, and atg airports is very excited to be here.
 
“As the global recession continues to influence the decisions of many global industries, the
aviation industry will undoubtedly continue to "tighten its belt". atg airports will be at the forefront
in developing both new and existing technologies, such as the Passive System, in order to best
serve the environmental and cost saving needs of our customers across the world and provide
the total solution for airports.”