A comprehensive range of services, including installation of airfield lighting, manufacture of constant current regulators and taxiway guidance signs, the design and build of airfield lighting control systems and the provision of training services, underlines the ability of ATG Airports to provide total solutions for airfields, whether civil or military.
Focused on providing a professional high standard of customer service, airports around the world are increasingly relying on ATG Airports to meet and exceed their expectations for design, supply, and installation and commissioning of airfield systems.
ATG Airports are able to offer our clients a total management service for airfield installations. The capability starts with initial surveys, the creation of a design brief, airside and airfield ground lighting equipment installation using our in-house installation team right through to final testing and commissioning. ATG Airports' project managers work in partnership with our customers to achieve completion of a project within time and cost. The scope of project services provided by atg airports includes airfield lighting installation, navigational aids installation and commissioning, bulk fuel electrical systems, apron lighting, fixed ground power systems and docking guidance systems.
ATG Airports has been designing airfield lighting control systems for many years and ATG's "SONNIS" system is a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) based system which controls the switching of airfield services quickly, reliably and safely. Based on a modular expandable database, "SONNIS" is suitable for applications from regional airports to international hubs, allowing for individual lamp control and monitoring as part of an SMGCS system. SONNIS complies with the safety requirements of IEC61508 and is manufactured in compliance with ISO 9001:2000.
Since the acquisition of Simon Parmeko in 1995, ATG airports have been manufacturing Constant Current Regulators (CCR) as part of their MICRO brand.
The CCR started as an analogue or digitally-controlled unit and was manufactured in two output sizes, at three current levels of 6.0A, 6.6A or 12A. The product was developed into a microprocessor control device, covering the complete range of transformer sizes from 2.5kVA to 30kVA, with nominal input voltages of 230V, 400V and 440V. The standard output current is 6.6A but the unit can still deliver 6.0A, 12A and 20A to the primary circuit if required.
The MCCR Micro 100 was launched in 2001 and, after becoming one of the most prominent products in the ATG portfolio, it is now one of the world leaders in the market place. The unit has been developed and independently tested to ensure that it complies with all the international standards, including CAP 168, ICAO, IEC 61822, FAA AC NO: 150/5345-10F.
All commissioning parameters are entered through the keypad on the front panel of the CCR. This user-friendly interface negates the need for the use of a laptop. The display on the front panel allows the user to view data pertaining to the circuit voltage, circuit current, insulation resistance readings, total hours run and hours run at maximum brilliancy, number of lamps failed, percentage lamp fail and numerous other parameters, all of which help in maintenance and fault finding.
The CCR can be controlled by a hardwire digital signal utilising a six-wire command, Binary Coded Decimal (BCD) to enable remote selection of all eight brilliancy levels, 0mV - 10mV signal or via a communications module.
The communications protocols used are JBUS, MODBUS or PROFIBUS, all of which enable direct communication to the AGL control system. Each module can be supplied with dual redundant circuits, helping to reduce the outages in case of a single network failure.
The MCCR Micro 200 has the same features as the MCCR 100. However, with the use of modern electronics, the output wave shape is sinusoidal. This sinewave output CCR has been specifically designed to be compatible with all existing airfield lighting fixtures and is ideally suited for use on AGL series circuits where LED fittings are in use.
During the design of the Micro 200, not only was the shape of the output circuit a factor, but the total efficiency of the unit and a reduction in the total harmonic distortion were also a high priority. The unit has been tested on various types of AGL circuits and gives a power factor of almost unity at 6.6A.
A service support centre facilitates ATG’s ability to provide a total solution to all airports. Our service centre prides itself on its ability to supply a range of spares and replacement parts for all airfield lighting products, regardless of the manufacturer.
The range includes AGL fittings, isolating ground transformers, pit furniture, lamps, lenses, filters, gaskets, AGL secondary and primary cables and joints, and various other parts, many of which are held in stock and can be dispatched on a next-day delivery carrier. This premium service is a serious alternative to the major manufacturers.
Since the acquisition of Smith Airfield Lighting Equipment AS of Norway in 2002, the manufacturing of the Clearway brand of Taxiway Guidance Signs (TGS) has been integrated into our base workshops located at our head office. The illuminated airfield sign has been further developed, improving reliability, power efficiency and maintainability whilst reducing the overall life cycle costs.
The Movement Area-Guidance Signs (MAGS) are constructed in two heights, depending on whether they are mandatory signs or information signs. Both types can be manufactured with a single fascia or as a double-sided sign with two fascias. The length of the signs is dependant upon the legend to be displayed; however the MAGS are manufactured up to 14 standard lengths to a maximum of 6.2m.
Either style can be illuminated with long-life fluorescent tubes, cold cathode tubes or tungsten halogen lamps, operating from either a 230v AC supply, or an airfield ground-lighting series circuit operating from 2.8A to 6.6A.
The light output is fully compliant with ICAO, FAA, CAP168, JSP 554 and JIS Z 8724 requirements, and can be used on airfields operating under category I, II and III operations. The brilliancy of the sign is optional dependant upon the application requirement, being either a fixed output or a dimmable option determined by the AGL circuit current.
Further products available to compliment the range of Clearway guidance signs are the Illuminated Runway Distance Markers (IRDM) the illuminated Stand Number Indicators (SNI) and non-illuminated retro-reflective signs.
Following installation, atg airports can provide the complete service by offering a comprehensive maintenance package. This can include measurement of photometric performance of installed airfield lighting and the provision of routine maintenance and repairs.
ATG Airports offer AGL training courses designed to meet the specific requirements of both civil and military applications. A number of training modules are offered dealing with civil and military AGL design, maintenance of AGL equipment and airfield electrical safety. The civil AGL courses meet the requirements of various UK safety standards where appropriate, as well as the requirements of ICAO Annexe 14.
To complement our product manufacturing, ATG Airports offers a range of training courses in support of our in-house products.
ATG Airports Ltd
Automation House
Lowton Business Park
Newton Road
Lowton St Mary
Warrington, WA3 2AP
United Kingdom
Contact: Gareth Stokle, Marketing Executive
Tel: +44 1942 685555
Fax: +44 1942 685518
Email: marketing@atgairports.com
URL: www.atgairports.com