LED Lighting Modules for helicopters
Night Sun
Helicopter Spotlight
Model Type: Helicopters
Voltage Range: 4-8 vdc
LEDs: 9 Brilliant White
Power Output: 3.86 watts, mcd rating: 90,000
Light Output: 17 Lumens
Visibility: Daytime: 500 yards; Nighttime: 5 miles
Connector: Power Lead: Universal "S" + Quick Connect
Dimensions: 2.5" x 1.25", circumference = 1.927" (635mm x 31.75mm, circumference = 99.75mm)
Usage: Canister style spotlight for helicopters providing real scale appearance and extremely powerful lighting FX.
Description: ERC's Night Sun spotlight canister is a handcrafted standoff scale replica of one of the model Night Suns that is found on full scale police and military helicopters. It puts out an astonishingly brilliant 17 Lumens of a 50+ foot beam of narrowly focused light. Caution! Do not look directly into the beam. In addition to being a spotlight, it practically turns the landing zone of a runway into daytime which makes a great landing light for night flying.
More Info: The Night Sun's canister housing is made of a rugged composite material. It's finished with a combination of acrylic and poly-urethane black satin paint that is slightly textured. The canister shaft and bracket are lightweight aluminum and the reflector is made of lightweight chromed plastic. Simulated more...
motor and lighting cables and tie downs add to the overall scale appearance. The canister actually moves 60 degrees on its vertical axis and a full 360 degrees around its horizontal axis. The lighting can be on/off controlled from the TX by plugging an electronic switch into either the lighting system's controller module or by plugging the switch directly into a spare RX channel slot. ERC makes electronic switches, however any electronic switch that has a voltage output will work. If using in conjunction with an ERC Maxi-Lites nav lighting system, there's a switchable input in the MCU designed for a spotlight. The spot can be moved manually and is designed to hold its position. However, for additional scale FX, the canister has been designed to enable skilled RC scale modelers to motorize it with servos. Using electronic switches, both vertical and horizontal rotation can be remotely operated from the TX. An LED current-limiting resistor is built into the Night Sun so that any 4-8 volt pack can be used to supply power. The Night Sun, with nearly 4 watts of output, is current draining. If your model is powered by a high current pack, such as 4-5K mAH, it can be powered by plugging into the RX. If not, then it is wise to power it with a separate auxiliary pack with a charge switch incorporated. The current drain is approximately 530ma @ 7.4v. Therefore it is recommended a 7.2v Li-Ion or 7.4v LiPo 1,000 mAH pack be considered. These Lithium chemistry packs are relatively lightweight and have a flat discharge curve which will provide over 1 1/2 hours of dependable, solid lighting. The higher voltage will also deliver optimum brilliance.
Whether you fly sport or scale, the Night Sun is a great and fun addition to any helicopter. It's crowd pleasing, show stopping and incredibly brilliant!
Installation: The bracket shaft is designed to be inserted through a grooved rubber grommet. For a snug fit, drill a 5/16" hole through a 1/8" or less surface. Work the grommet in until the groove is seated properly all around both sides. A snug fit allows the Night Sun to swivel on its horizontal axis without moving on its own from vibration. There are two wires exiting the Night Sun. The one with the Dean's plug is the power lead and plugs into input #10 of the MCU module. The heavier gauge wire is non-functional and is there for aesthetics only. It's actually the power cable that controls the full scale Night Sun's positioning motors. Notice these two wires are also inserted through a grooved grommet requiring a 5/16” hole.
NOTE: To clean, use only soap & water and a soft cloth. Never use a paper product on the clear plastic lens. Paper, tissue, etc. will eventually dull the lens with micro scratches.
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Spot Lite
5mm LED spot harness with chrome metal reflector for helicopters
Model Type: Helicopters
Voltage Range: 4.0-8.0 vdc
LEDs: One, white or blue
Power Output: white: 22,000mcd; blue: 9500mcd
Connector: stand-alone: Universal "S" (JR/Hitec) male plug; MaxiLites system: 2 pin gold Dean's
Usage: The ERC LED spotlight is designed to be used as a nose light on scale, standoff scale and sport helicopters. Order individually to fit most name brand RX's or add it to an ERC MaxiLites heli nav lighting system
Description: Spot Lites are sold individually and can be ordered in two versions. The first is with an inline current limiting resistor to be used as a stand-alone nose light that plugs into a spare RX channel slot. The second version is designed to be used with the ERC MaxiLites heli nav lighting system whereby it plugs into switchable input #10. On/Off function can be controlled with one of ERC's switches, either remotely from the TX or automatically as daytime lighting conditions fade into twilight.
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