Carmanah Unveils Solar Powered LED Airfield Light
Carmanah Technologies Corporation Press ReleaseFlashlightNews.org - 06/02/2006
Carmanah Technologies Model A704-5
SANTA CRUZ, Ca. - Carmanah Technologies Corporation has unveiled the Model A704-5, the world's most versatile solar-powered LED airfield light for permanent, temporary and emergency applications.
"This is our first airfield light to include wireless control and our first light to include dual-function infrared and visible-spectrum LED operation," states Carmanah's CEO, Art Aylesworth. "The A704-5's unprecedented suite of features greatly increases the range of applications and safety enhancements for our commercial, defense and general aviation customers."
The Model A704-5 includes the following new features:
-Improved visibility and safety through the use of brighter LEDs and a
new lens design that provides a wider beam angle.
-Available wireless control with Carmanah's rugged, water-resistant
handheld controller allows any single group of lights to be operated
remotely from up to 2.5 miles (four kilometres) distance. Operators on the
ground, in a control tower, or a moving vehicle or aircraft can control
light operation and intensity to save power or increase brightness for
times of low-visibility. Lights also include a manual switch and Carmanah's
standard fully programmable operation.
-Operation in both visible and infrared modes. Infrared lighting-
invisible to the naked eye but highly visible to night-vision equipped
pilots- is becoming increasingly popular as a safety enhancement for
non-military aircraft in low-visibility situations. Some commercial
aircraft now have infrared cameras pre-installed.
For more product information, please visit: www.solarairportlights.com
Carmanah lights install in minutes and require no trenching or wiring. Each light is completely independent, self-contained, compact and waterproof. Carmanah's patented MICROSOURCE® Energy Management System ensures year-round reliability in any environment-field-proven in the low-light winters of Alaska and Canada's Northwest Territories. Independent of conventional power, a Carmanah system is its own emergency backup.
An investment in Carmanah lights pays for itself; California's Truckee Tahoe Airport saved US$850,000 in capital costs and an ongoing US$16,000 annually in electricity bills.
The enhanced solar and wireless features of the Model A704-5 will allow small and remote airports with limited electrical infrastructure and ground staff to install and operate lighting systems at lower cost than ever before-a safety solution for the approximately 7,000 general aviation airports in the U.S. that have no lighting.
Hundreds of commercial and general aviation airports worldwide use Carmanah's solar-powered LED airfield lights. For more information about Carmanah's unique airfield lighting products, please visit www.solarairportlights.com.
About Carmanah Technologies Corporation:
Carmanah - one of North America's largest solar companies - is an award- winning manufacturer specializing in renewable and energy-efficient technology solutions. The company is currently focused on three technology groups: solar power systems and equipment, solar-powered LED lighting, and LED-illuminated signage. Carmanah is headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada and has branch offices and/or sales representation in 11 cities across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. With more than 250,000 installations worldwide, Carmanah is one of the world's premier suppliers of energy-efficient products. The shares of Carmanah Technologies Corporation are publicly traded on the TSX under the symbol "CMH".
For more information, visit www.carmanah.com.