Sets new benchmark for Solar LED Aviation Lighting

Business WirePress Release: Carmanah Technologies Corporation – Wed, Apr 25, 2012 9:00 AM EDT

Carmanah Technologies (CMH.TO - News) announces today the launch of the A704-H, its latest Aviation signaling product, which sets a new and higher level for solar LED lighting intensity in the aviation market. Based on Carmanah’s proven technology, this light is easily installed, and can be remotely controlled. More importantly, the increased light intensity enables safe flights and ensures airfields can stay open more often in adverse weather.

“We have thousands of installations at permanent and temporary airfields through the world, and new product designs for this sector must provide enhanced visibility, as well as continue Carmanah’s high standard for reliability,” said Bruce Cousins, Carmanah CEO. “In this case, customers identified a need for higher intensity lighting aimed in specific directions, and Carmanah was able to respond quickly with a compelling product solution.”

Lighting intensity is the top safety factor in the aviation sector, and when weather deteriorates, lighting intensities must be able to compensate for low visibility conditions. The A704-H meets the standards for medium intensity runway lighting (“MIRL”), and high intensity runway lighting (“HIRL”) up to 500 candela (in white). It also has Invisible Red (“IR”) mode for Night Vision Goggle (“NVG”) operation and is appropriate for deployment at permanent or temporary airfields and helipads, and as emergency backup systems.

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