Friars Polaris radio control operating system can be as simple or complex as is required. For a complex system all the lights are communicating every few seconds with the central command system.
The base system includes:
- An industrial computer where all data are stored together with the application
- One gateway in charge with the communication protocol
- A router to create a WiFi network
- Power sources and protection
- Omnidirectional high gain antenna
In the range of the WiFi, the user can connect to the application using any type of device such as a laptop, tablet, smartphone.
In the application, all devices can be controlled individually, in groups, or all at once.
The Polaris portable lights used ant Airports and Heliports support the following commands:
- Turn ON or OFF
- Adjust the brightness to 10, 30, or 100%.
- Make the lights flashing or steady
- Change the frequency of the light
The user can see all the devices on a map with real GPS coordinates.
If one device is selected the following information is available:
- Battery status
- Temperature
- Light sensor measurements
- Status of the light
- Groups
- Type of device
- Parameters
In case of failure, the device is signaled on the map. The same happens if the battery is low or if there is no communication with the light(s).
In the application, you can create a schedule with time programs when the lights are turned ON or OFF or when it should change the brightness.
There is also possible to create rules related to the battery charging level, for example, if the battery is 30% the brightness to change to 30 % to extend the autonomy.
For systems like APAPI or PAPI there is a rule that turns OFF all the APAPI or PAPI lights in case one in failing.
To learn more about any of the Portable Polaris Lighting products, please get in touch with a member of our team.