by itestense | Sep 9, 2026 | News
As an airport CEO or general manager, “stuck in the middle” is exactly how you don’t want to feel. Yet these days, it happens more often than not. You know you can’t afford to stay where you are. Energy costs keep climbing, and holding on to...
by itestense | Sep 9, 2026 | News
Elevated and inset runway lights are designed for different installation positions and mechanical conditions. Elevated lights are installed above the surface, typically on frangible couplings or supports, so they can break away if struck by an aircraft. Inset lights...
by itestense | Sep 9, 2026 | News
Many modern airport lighting systems use LED technology because it can reduce energy consumption, extend maintenance intervals and provide stable visual performance. However, halogen fixtures may still be present in older installations, legacy circuits or specific...
by itestense | Sep 9, 2026 | News
A Constant Current Regulator, or CCR, is the power unit that feeds many airport lighting series circuits. Its role is to maintain a stable output current so that connected airfield lights operate at the required intensity. Instead of controlling brightness by simple...
by itestense | Sep 9, 2026 | News
In a typical AGL series circuit, each light is connected through an isolation transformer. This separates the fixture from the primary circuit and supports safer installation, maintenance and electrical operation. When a lamp or LED module fails, the response depends...
