Orga Offshore, the innovative global leader in explosion-proof, state-of-the-art signalling products, has announced the global launch of the world’s first LED internally illuminated windsock featuring smart integrated aviation obstruction light (AOL) capability for offshore helidecks.
The Orga LED illuminated windsock is designed to give pilots a clear indication of wind-speed and direction during landing and take-off in all weather conditions, day or night, and complies with UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) CAP437 Standards for Offshore Helicopter Landing Areas and International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) Annex 14 specifications.
Using advanced optical technologies and precision engineering, the LED light source for the windsock and the AOL is fixed within the bottom of the windsock mast. Precision-cut reflective beam-shaping lens and prisms redirect light to internally illuminate the windsock, preventing floodlight glare to pilots. If an aircraft warning light is required, the AOL function can be activated without the need for additional cabling.
In addition, the intelligent design of the new Orga Windsock negates the need for a complex and maintenance intensive slip ring. Using high-grade materials and cutting-edge components, a sealed unit protects sensitive electronics and excellent thermal management gives the longest possible operating life. Requiring minimum maintenance, only a periodic visual inspection is needed.
Orga Offshore helideck lighting product group manager Daniel Powell said: "We are very pleased that our next generation windsock will be available worldwide in January 2016. Another world-first for Orga we are confident that, with the added benefit of being able to use the same mounting plinth as our existing windsock, the new LED internally illuminated windsock with integrated aviation obstruction light will be well received by our global customers."
Orga has a reputation for high-quality safety products that are robust, reliable and durable. The company is also renowned for its expertise and knowledge of regulatory requirements in harsh and hazardous environments.
Powell added: "The launch of the new windsock completes the first stage of our 2016 product upgrade programme which will see Orga consolidate its current helideck lighting system range so that we can give our customers the sustainable competitive advantage they need in the offshore oil and gas industry. Our investment in new technology and product research reflects our commitment to continue to produce innovative smart signalling and helideck lighting solutions to help minimise total cost of ownership."
Key features:
- Zone 1 ATEX and IECEx certified
- Internally illuminated by a low power LED floodlight (max. 8.5W) with long operating life
- Integrated 10 or 32cd steady burning red aviation obstruction light
- Available in AC (110V-254V) and DC (20V-32V) versions
- Wide operating temperature range (-20°C to 60°C) with ongoing certification to extend minus range
- Easy to install, mounting plinth identical to existing Orga windsock so directly replaceable