SOLAR POWERED LED BARGE
NAVIGATION LIGHTS
1NM, 2NM, OR 3NM RANGE (USCG 33 CRF 84.15)
USCG APPROVAL 33 CFR 183.810 (UL1104)
The Vega Barge Light
(VLB-B) is the solar powered
barge light that provides the
robust maintenance free
service you have been
waiting for. Designed and
tested specifically for the
very stringent US market its
leading edge technology sets
a completely new standard
in solar powered navigation
lights for commercial barges.
Tested to US Standard for navigation lights on unmanned barges.
USCG Approval 33 CFR 183.810
Website: www.vega.co.nz | Telephone: +64 4 238 0200 | Email: sales@vega.co.nz
VLB-B
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OUTSTANDING FUNCTIONALITY AND FEATURES
With two batteries the VLB-B is proven to perform in both
light can be configured for the overall length of the barge.
low temperatures and low sunlight environments. This
Use the calculators on our website (www.vega.co.nz) to check
unique barge light delivers the highest levels of performance
the solar performance of the lights based on expected hours
and reliability for very low lifetime cost and maintenance.
of daylight for your planned location. The calculator will show
The VLB-B from Vega:
– operates from -22°F (-30°C) to +122°F (+50°C)
temperatures
– operates effectively in low sunlight locations
the number of days the light will operate without any charging
from the solar panels.
The solar power pack is available in one size:
Solar Power Pack
Features include:
Solar
Battery
3.2W
18Ah 4V
– 3 or 4 hole mounting on a 5 5/16" (150mm) PCD or optional
magnetic mounting
In accordance with US Coast Guard requirements the lights
– waterproof allowing immersion to IP68
are not user programmable for range or flash character. The
– replaceable batteries
lights are factory configured to be suitable for 1,2, or 3
An optional remote control is available that can perform the
on the barge dimensions.
following functions:
– change the light sensitivity of the day/night switch
nautical miles to meet the requirements of the USCG based
The lights can be switched between storage mode and
operational mode. In operational mode they automatically
– read the battery voltage
adjust for daytime and night time operation. In storage
– read the pre-configured range
mode the LED will be off but the solar panel will continue to
Factory options include:
– magnets fitted for quick/temporary installation
(includes securing lanyard)
With monthly battery disposal now a thing of the past this
solar power LED Barge light is an environmentally friendly
option. The VLB-B can be setup anywhere in mainland USA.
Power for the light is provided by a self-contained solar
power system with two 9Ah 4V batteries. The range of the
AVAILABLE MODELS:
Red Port Side Light
1, 2 or 3 mile sectored (112.5 degrees)
Green Starboard Side Light
1, 2 or 3 mile sectored (112.5 degrees)
function ensuring the battery remains charged provided there
is light in the storage area.
A charging socket is standard in all models. The batteries
can be charged using the solar power system or using an
external 4V charger.
The VLB-B is a highly robust barge light designed to
withstand the harsh environments encountered on board
commercial barges
Yellow Special
Flashing Light
225°
Starboard
Side Light
Port Side
Light
112.5°
112.5°
White Stern Light
2 or 3 mile sectored (135 degrees)
White All round Light
2 or 3 mile 360 degrees
Yellow Special Flashing 2 mile sectored (225 degrees)
2 VLB-B
360°
360°
All round
white
All round
white
135° Stern Light
SPECIFICATIONS
OPTICAL SPECIFICATION
Effective intensity at 0.74T
Shock/Vibration
75g shock in all directions;
5g vibration in all directions
> 0.9 Candela for 1NM range
> 4.3 Candela for 2NM range
> 12 Candela for 3NM range
Horizontal Divergence
UL 1104. USCG 33CFR-83
Vertical Divergence
>= 4° at 50% of peak intensity
MATERIALS
USCG 33CFR exemption
Solar Panels Mono Crystalline silicon
4.0
Top Cap UV stabilised ASA
3.5
Mounting
3 or 4-hole on 5 5/16" (150mm)
Intensity (cd)
3.0
PCD or magnets fitted for
2.5
temporary mounting
2.0
1.5
1.0
0.5
-4
-2
Green
Stainless steel centre spike
mineral fill
VLB-B VERTICAL PROFILES
-6
Bird Spike
BaseUV stabilised Nylon with 30%
ChromaticityMeets UL 1104
-8
Moulded acrylic (PMMA)
Body UV stabilised transparent Nylon
82.7 and 90.7
-10
Lens
10 years excluding battery
Warranty
1 year
Extended Warranty
Options available up to 5 years
(excluding battery), refer to Vega
0.0
0
Angle (deg)
White
Expected Service Life
2
Yellow
4
8
6
warranty conditions
10
Red
STANDARDS
ELECTRICAL PERFORMANCE
Marine Navigation Lights: UL 1104 for unmanned barges
Reverse PolarityProtected
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) / electromagnetic
Battery
2 Gel Lead Acid 9Ah 4V
Charging
Solar or external by using
standard charge plug
interference (EMI):
EN55015:2006 +A1:2007, +A2:2009 radiated and
conducted emissions;
Solar ChargingStops at -20°C
EN61547:2009;
Solar Panels4 Mono Crystalline panels
EN61000- 4-2:2008. Electrostatic Discharge, Immunity
Level 4 (10KV air 6KV contact);
EN61000-4-3:2006 +A1:2007, +A2:2010 Radiation
Immunity Class 1 (10V/m);
TYPICAL BATTERY AUTONOMY
Range
Red
Green
White
Yellow
3NM
17 days
18 days
21 days
20 days
*Typical battery autonomy for Chicago USA (using the
longest night hours)
EN61000-4-6:2008 conducted susceptibility;
FCC Part 15
Optical Test: UL 1104 standard for marine navigation lights
with exemption from USCG 33CFR-84.13 parts 82.7 and
90.7
Colour: UL 1104 standard for marine navigation lights
ENVIRONMENTAL
Temperature
EN61000-4-5:2005 Class 3 Surge Immunity, 0.5KV lead to
lead
Power Supply: UL 1104 standard for marine navigation
-22°F (-30°C) to +122°F (+50°C)
lights IEC 60945 Section 7
CoolingConvection
Ingress & Immersion: IP68 1.5m depth immersion for 1 hour
Pressure Equalisation
Membrane in solar body
Shock: UL 1104 standard for marine navigation lights.
Salt
Continuous exposure saltwater
MIL-STD-202G method 213B Condition H
and spray
Vibration: UL 1104 standard for marine navigation lights.
Wind140kt
MIL-STD-202G method 204D Condition B
Ice Loading
Hail: N/A. Solar panels are internal to body
4.5lb/ft² (22kg/m²)
VLB-B
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DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
PARTS FOR ORDERING
DESCRIPTION
VLB-B Solar Powered LED Navigation Lights
Standard Base
PRODUCT CODE
WHERE
7 5/8" (194mm)
8 15/16" (227mm)
VLB-B-XXXX-r
XXXX
6 11/16" (170mm)
= STBD (Green Side Light 112.5°)
= STRN (White Stern Light 135°)
= ALRD (White Allround)
= YELL (Yellow Special Flash 225° 60 flashes per min)
r
= Range 1NM, 2NM or 3NM
(yellow only available with 2NM range)
6.7
5 5/16" (150mm) PCD
3 AND 4 MOUNTING PATTERN HOLES
= PORT (Red Side Light 112.5°)
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
Magnets securing lanyard kit Mag
4 volt battery charger
6 11/16" (170mm)
Infrared Remote
VBC-4
Remote-02
Magnets Fitted Base
NOTE: Refer to our website (www.vega.co.nz) if you require
9 5/16" (237mm)
8" (204mm)
additional components or parts.
LANYARD
CHARGE PORT
7 1/2" (190mm)
5 5/16" (150mm) PCD
32 MOUNTING
MAGNET(3 PLACES)
Telephone: +64 4 238 0200 Fax: +64 4 237 4392
Email: sales@vega.co.nz www.vega.co.nz
SWITCH
6 11/16" (170mm)
MAGNETS ADD 0.2 KGS TO NETT WEIGHT AND
SHIPPING WEIGHT.
ES
Net Weight = 6lb 10oz (3.0kg)
Shipping Weight = 7lb 10oz (3.45kg)
21 Heriot Drive, Porirua 5022
PO Box 50443, Porirua 5240 Wellington, New Zealand
Version 1507.2
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