LX avionics Ltd - ELTs, Aircraft Strobes, and Power Supplies

ELTs Strobes and Power Supply

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LX avionics Ltd are pleased to add these important safety devices to our range of products.

Metal Hydride batteries for gliders and light aircraft without charging systems now available.

Because the £ has now fallen by almost 10% since these web site prices were calculated most will be now subject to an increase; please call 07850 950349 for latest.

Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)

Portable, with mounting bracket. Can be operated in armed mode (automatic) or manually. Remote switch option available.

Transmission 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz. Weight 800 gm.
Size (without fasteners) 160 x 100 x 45mm.
Operating time 60 hrs minimum between -20 degrees C and + 55 degrees C.

Special Offer: £110.00 plus VAT; £129.25 incl VAT

Option: -
Remote Control cable £24.68 plus VAT; £29.00 incl VAT

Strobe Light (ACL 1000)

The ACL 1000 is a well proven lightweight single light system that features high efficiency and cool running.

Technical features include:
    - Power Supply: 11 - 30 V
    - Power Consumption: about 1.8A at 13.75V
    - Flash Energy: about 55 Ws
    - Flash Rate: about 55 flashes per minute
    - Temp Range: -20 ....... + 55 degrees C
    - Dimensions:
    - Power Unit: 122 x 116 x 29 mm
    - Lamp: 70mm dia
    - Cable: 2.5 m (plug and play)
    - Weight: 860g

Price: £285.00 plus VAT £334.87 incl VAT

Metal hydride batteries do not suffer from the drawbacks of conventional sealed batteries of intolerance of being fully discharged and the inability to deliver a high current. They deliver more voltage, more capacity, are lighter and come in various packages the same size as the more common 12v 7Ah batteries in general use.

LX avionics is introducing a range of these batteries, the first of which is shown below.

Metal Hydride Battery Units

EB 14/9 (14VDC 9AH). Supplied in lightweight aluminium box with base plate for permanent fixture to the aircraft, test meter, connector, and quick release system for attachment to the base plate.
Overall size 175mm long x 67mm wide x 95mm high
Weight 2.2kg complete

Can only be charged using Metal Hydride charger such as LM 6 (Below)

Price: £135.00 excl VAT; £158.63 incl VAT

Metal Hydride Battery Charger LM 6 Charger. For 10 NiMH cells from 7 – 13 Ah. Max charge 1.3A, 110-250V 50 – 60Hz. Price includes cable to connect charger to EB 14/9 battery. Price: £55.00 excl VAT: £64.62 incl VAT

Power Supply (EB12/7) Ideal for aircraft without a power supply, this 12v 7Ah removeable battery box comes with base plate for mounting in the aircraft and into which the battery box is then fixed. Unit is fused and has LED battery state indicator. Lockable connector. Supplied with 12V 7Ah battery. Price £99.50 excluding VAT, £116.91 incl VAT

AL 2000 Battery Charger 220/110 VAC, 50-60 Hz. 13.75 VDC, max 1 A. Fully automatic with status lights. Supplied with cable to connect to EB 12/7 Power Supply or to ES6 or ES7 - please specify. Price £64.00 excluding VAT, £75.20 including VAT