LED Lighting Systems for helicopters
MaxiLites Navigational Lighting System
Pro and recreational navigational lighting systems for any size aircraft
Configuration Options: Several MaxiLites light kit configurations are available. We also custom design most anything you can dream up and then build it to your required specifications.
Description: The MaxiLites kits are our premium nav lighting systems designed to add realistic lighting F/X to scale, competition and recreational RC aircraft up to 100 inch wingspans. They're full featured, versatile LED lighting systems with super brilliant LEDs that are daylight visible making orientation easier at longer distances. MaxiLites Pro kits extend daytime flying into twilight and beyond. They make nighttime flying not only easy, but a real blast!
The MaxiLites system has 12 inputs all clearly labeled on the case topside for their lighting, switching or aux function. All LED lighting harnesses are completely pre-wired to specs and are ready to simply plug into the MCU. No soldering is required. A comprehensive User's Guide for reference and installation is included. more...
The heart of the system is the MCU (Master Control Unit) which is a compact, ABS enclosed module using precision SMT components and design. Multiple IC micro-chips are used in the design of the 3 independent flashing circuits. Independent flashing circuits allow the user to program the Rate (speed) and Duty-Cycle (on vs. off timing) separately for a variety of flash patterns and sequencing. This design permits one, two or all three flashing circuits to flash in sync, non-sync or any combination for more realistic F/X. The module has 12 inputs that accommodate plug-in type LED harnesses, switches and ERC accessory modules. The MCU will handle up to a total of 36 LEDs.
The MaxiLites system has 12 inputs all clearly labeled on the case topside for their lighting, switching or
aux function. They are as follows:
- 5 solid glowing for Nav, Landing, Spot (or aux lighting)
- 3 independent flashing for Beacon, Belly Strobe, AC Strobes (Anti-Collision)
- 3 for external remote switching of Nav, Landing, Spot or Aux. Lighting
- 1 for Aux. Power to supply power for ERC accessories, monitoring or extra lighting
The MCU is well protected against shock, vibration, moisture and fuel. Since LEDs require only 1/10th the power of incandescent bulbs, the system can be connected directly to the RX for its power. Another advantage of LED technology is that the diodes burn very cool and no special care has to be taken in installation. In addition, the light housing is made of epoxy making LEDs very rugged and not likely to break like incandescent bulbs. If preferred, a small mAH pack with a charge switch can also be used for supply power. Optimal lighting is achieved with a 6.0 to 7.4v supply.
All flashing circuits are single sequencing. However, an ERC accessory module can be ordered that plugs into any of the strobing inputs that allows you to program from 1 to 10 flashes per sequence. Interior and Panel lighting modules are available for that extra scale touch.
Choose Your System
Adding an Automatic Ambient On/Off Control Switch
All kits can be ordered with an ERC SmartSwitch (DigiSwitch-S will be substituted for the DigiSwitch-D) for automatic light-sensing on/off control of the nav lights and independent remote control of the landing lights.
Custom Design It Yourself
All lighting kits shown are popular configurations designed for ease of installation.
If you don't see what you want, let us know. Maybe you need extra wire lengths, a kit for a specific model or you've dreamt up a lighting system. An ERC master craftsman is happy to build it to your exact specifications. Contact us...
If you can dream it, we can build it.
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MaxiLites Pro 5hcd
Professional LED Lighting Kit for Helicopters (5 LEDs) $236
1. One MarzLite
2. Three constant nav lights (red, green, white)
3. One white landing light
4. DigiSwitch-D for independent remote control of nav and landing lights
MaxiLites Pro 6hcd
Professional LED Lighting Kit for Helicopters (6 LEDs) $246
1. One MarzLite
2. Three constant nav lights (red, green, white)
3. Two white landing lights
5. DigiSwitch-D for independent remote control of nav and landing lights
MaxiLites Pro 7hcd
Professional LED Lighting Kit for Helicopters (7 LEDs) $254
1. One MarzLite
2. Three constant nav lights (red, green, white)
3. Two white landing lights
4. One Belly Strobe
5. DigiSwitch-D for independent remote control of nav and landing lights
MaxiLites Pro 9hcd
Professional LED Lighting Kit for Helicopters (9 LEDs) $274
1. One MarzLite
2. Three constant nav lights (red, green, white)
3. Two white landing lights
4. One Belly Strobe
5. Two Anti-Collision Strobe lights (ACS)
6. DigiSwitch-D for independent remote control of nav and landing lights
MaxiLites Pro 11r-cd
Professional LED Lighting Kit for Helicopters (11 LEDs) $292
1. One MarzLite
2. Five constant nav lights (2 red, 2 green, 1 white)
3. Two white landing lights
4. One Belly Strobe
5. Two Anti-Collision Strobe lights (ACS)
6. DigiSwitch-D for independent remote control of nav and landing lights
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Important LED Information
The LEDs used in ERC lighting systems are #10 bin diodes which is the highest rating given to LEDs. This means they're matched for brilliance, color, clarity and quality.
When comparing LEDs for true brightness output, it's buyer beware! Many companies boast of their diodes having extraordinary mcd (luminosity) ratings. These are often false claims made for a competitive edge in marketing.
Even if the claims are true, mcd ratings are misleading. The mcd rating is a relative measurement of an LED's brightness, but doesn't tell you the more important fact of how much light is really being output. This rating is measured in lumens which is the true amount of light the LED is actually producing.
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MaxiLites A4r
Recreational LED Lighting Kit for Helicopters (4 LEDs) $135
1. One MarzLite
2. Three constant nav lights (red, green, white)
3. Twelve input module, expandable to 36 LEDs
MaxiLites A5r
Recreational LED Lighting Kit for Helicopters (5 LEDs) $145
1. One MarzLite
2. Three constant nav lights (red, green, white)
3. One white landing light
4. Twelve input module, expandable to 36 LEDs
MaxiLites A6r
Recreational LED Lighting Kit for Helicopters (6 LEDs) $155
1. One MarzLite
2. Three constant nav lights (red, green, white)
3. Two white landing lights
4. Twelve input module, expandable to 36 LEDs
MaxiLites A7r
Recreational LED Lighting Kit for Helicopters (7 LEDs) $163
1. One MarzLite
2. Three constant nav lights (red, green, white)
3. Two white landing lights
4. One Belly Strobe (in-sync ramping w/beacon)
5. Twelve input module, expandable to 36 LEDs
6. DigiSwitch-D for independent remote control of nav and landing lights
MaxiLites A9r
Recreational LED Lighting Kit for Helicopters (9 LEDs) $181
1. One MarzLite
2. Five constant nav lights (2 red, 2 green, 1 white)
3. Two white landing lights
4. One Belly Strobe (in-sync ramping w/beacon)
5. Twelve input module, expandable to 36 LEDs
6. DigiSwitch-D for independent remote control of nav and landing lights
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