Marine Lights
All In A Shell has established links with the world leaders in the manufacture of:
Through these channels we provide the Irish customer with direct access to worldwide design, best practice and experience, while maintaining at all times a local Irish focus and attention to our customer’s needs.
Lanterns (by range [nautical miles])
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Carmanah 502
The Carmanah M502 is a multipurpose solar-powered LED marine light suitable for virtually any navigation or hazard-marking where the requirement is for a visible range of up to 1 nautical mile.
An innovative combination of solar and LED technology provides an extremely reliable, self contained, lantern which is superior in build quality, more compact and lighter than conventional solar powered marine lighting systems.
The entire assembly is encapsulated in polymer providing a completely water and weatherproof lantern that is sealed for life and virtually indestructible in normal service.
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Carmanah 650
The Carmanah M650 is an advanced self-contained, high-performance, low maintenance and easy-to-install solar LED marine lantern. It updates the highly successful Carmanah 601 with enhanced range capability and replaceable battery pack.
It has been designed and tested to the toughest industrial standards.
Carmanah 702
Carmanah lights utilise an innovative combination of solar and LED technology to provide an extended operating life far superior to that of conventional marine lighting products. Maintenance free Carmanah lights operate for years without battery or bulb replacement or servicing. Carmanah lights automatically charge during daylight hours, even in cloudy conditions, and emit a vibrant flashing or fixed character throughout the night. Carmanah lights are completely water and weatherproof. The model 702 is the largest light in the Carmanah family of LED lights with a visibility of between 1.5 and 3 nautical miles dependant upon the flash character and power level selected. Flash character, output intensity and day/night sensitivity of the lantern can be controlled via an optional infrared remote control. Powered by solar energy that recharges an internal battery, these lights have a very long maintenance-free life with none of the usual running costs associated with standard battery powered lights. The 702 features four high efficiency solar panels on the vertical faces, making it ideal for use on aids to navigation. Features:
- Simple Fast Installation
- Fits standard 155 lantern footprint
- Extremely Rugged
- No Maintenance Costs
- Maintenance Free
- USCG Approved
- Factory Replaceable Battery
- User programmable
- Smart Charge Software
- Up to 3 nautical miles visibility
- 3 Year Pro-Rata Warranty
- Manufactured to ISO 9000
Carmanah 704
The Carmanah 704 is the largest self contained solar powered LED navigation light by Carmanah and will provide a range of up to 4 miles in the same compact package as the 3 mile Carmanah 702.
An innovative optics and lens design, coupled with the latest LED technology and multiple power levels allow a greater range in higher latitudes. Four high efficiency solar panels located on the vertical faces make the 704 ideally suited for buoy use. The light, compact package is easier and safer to install, and requires no maintenance other than periodic cleaning. The multiple base mounting patterns allow the light to directly replace many existing lanterns.
Features:
- Fits standard lantern footprint
- Totally self contained, solar powered operation
- Innovative optic and lens design
- Extremely Rugged
- Maintenance Free
- Low capital and operating costs
- User programmable
- Up to 4 nautical miles visibility
- 3 Year Pro-Rata Warranty
Vega VLB-67
The VLB-67 beacon forms part of the Vega LED marine beacon family and is designed for applications required a 2 to 4NM range at 0.74T.The beacon is available in 5 colours: red, green, white, yellow and blue. All colours meet the IALA chromaticity requirements. The VLB-67 LED beacon is available in 3 models:
- Standalone for use with external power supply
- Self Contained with solar power
- Large Self Contained for high latitude or high duty applications
The use of high efficient optics and electronics has resulted in high energy efficiency. The low energy need of the beacon reduces the solar panel and battery requirements in all the overall design. Vertical divergence of the lens at 50% of the peak intensity is better than 7 degrees. The VLB-67 LED beacon is a feature rich product that has been designed to provide the user with flexibility in the use of the product.
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Vega VLB-67
The VLB-67 beacon forms part of the Vega LED marine beacon family and is designed for applications required a 2 to 4NM range at 0.74T.The beacon is available in 5 colours: red, green, white, yellow and blue. All colours meet the IALA chromaticity requirements. The VLB-67 LED beacon is available in 3 models:
- Standalone for use with external power supply
- Self Contained with solar power
- Large Self Contained for high latitude or high duty applications
The use of high efficient optics and electronics has resulted in high energy efficiency. The low energy need of the beacon reduces the solar panel and battery requirements in all the overall design. Vertical divergence of the lens at 50% of the peak intensity is better than 7 degrees. The VLB-67 LED beacon is a feature rich product that has been designed to provide the user with flexibility in the use of the product.
Vega VLB-36
The VLB-36 Beacon forms part of the Vega LED marine beacon family. it is available with two vertical divergence options of 7° and 10°. The unique optical system utilises an acrylic lens to maximise the light capture from the LED’s. The LED’s are precisely graded and placed to produce a light beam with minimum variation in intensity. The beacon is available in 5 colours, red, green, white, yellow and blue (on request). All colours meet the IALA chromaticity recommendation. The VLB-36 optics have been maximised for buoy applications by shaping the optical performance for higher output across the vertical divergence of the beacon. The use of high efficient optics and electronics has resulted in energy efficiency as high as 80 candela per watt at 5NM. The low energy need reduce the solar panel and battery requirements for a stand alone application. All VLB-36 beacons are tested in the Vega far range light tunnel prior to shipment to ensure the light output meet the required specification. The VLB-36 beacon comes with a flush mounting marine grade aluminium heatsink containing an O’ ring seal. This form can be used where suitable mounting is available. Attachment is achieved using six M4 bolts into the base of the beacon. An optional 3 or 4 hole, 200mm PCD mounting base is available if required.
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Vega VLB-44
All VLB-44 Beacons are tested in the Vega far range light tunnel prior to shipment to ensure the light output meet the required specification The VLB-44 Beacon forms part of the Vega LED marine beacon family. The use of high efficient optics and electronics has resulted in energy efficiency as high as 175 Candela per Watt (depending on vertical divergence). The low energy needs reduce the solar panel and battery requirements in a standalone application. The Beacon comes in 3 models with different vertical divergence to cover applications from buoy to fixed installations:
- VLB-44 10 degree for buoys
- VLB-44 05 degree for land/pole use
- VLB-44 2.5 degree for extra range
The VLB-44 beacon is available from one to eight tiers and can be sized to the range of a particular application. Multiple units can be used to extend the range. Each tier uses approximately 10 Watts of Energy. The available colours are; red, green, white, yellow and blue. All colours meet the IALA chromaticity recommendation. The unique optical system utilises an acrylic lens to maximise the light capture from the LED’s. The LED’s are precisely graded and placed to produce a light beam with minimum variation in intensity. A switch mode regulator maintains the light output of the LED’s independent of input voltage and temperature.
Vega VLL-43 Leading Light
A tall narrow strip of LED’s in a robust lensed enclosure, fully sealed against the elements. Each light emits 200 candela in blue – other colours are brighter. A single unit provides 6 Nm range at night (even when flashed), and two synchronised units provide up to 7.5 Nm. The beam is 8.5¡ wide at 50% of peak intensity, and 15° wide at 10% of peak. The linear light source greatly improves sensitivity – a small relative lateral movement is readily detected. The distinctive shape of the lights make them ideal as lead lights in minor waterways and navigable rivers.
A generous vertical divergence of 30¡ to 50% of peak allows for a wide range of viewing heights, even at short ranges. Like all Vega LED lights the VLL-43 has a sophisticated power controller to regulate power to the LED’s, generous heat-sinking and a rugged, fully-sealed enclosure which is immersiontested during manufacture.
A separate junction box complete with photocell is available to enable connection up to four lights on a single station, one above the other, and includes a daylight switch. Power consumption is 0.50 Amps per module.
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Vega VLB-44 multi tier
All VLB-44 Beacons are tested in the Vega far range light tunnel prior to shipment to ensure the light output meet the required specification The VLB-44 Beacon forms part of the Vega LED marine beacon family. The use of high efficient optics and electronics has resulted in energy efficiency as high as 175 Candela per Watt (depending on vertical divergence). The low energy needs reduce the solar panel and battery requirements in a standalone application. The Beacon comes in 3 models with different vertical divergence to cover applications from buoy to fixed installations:
- VLB-44 10 degree for buoys
- VLB-44 05 degree for land/pole use
- VLB-44 2.5 degree for extra range
The VLB-44 beacon is available from one to eight tiers and can be sized to the range of a particular application. Multiple units can be used to extend the range. Each tier uses approximately 10 Watts of Energy. The available colours are; red, green, white, yellow and blue. All colours meet the IALA chromaticity recommendation. The unique optical system utilises an acrylic lens to maximise the light capture from the LED’s. The LED’s are precisely graded and placed to produce a light beam with minimum variation in intensity. A switch mode regulator maintains the light output of the LED’s independent of input voltage and temperature.
Vega VRB-25
Features
The VRB-25 is a powerful, reliable and compact marine rotating beacon suitable for ranges from 15 to 22 nautical miles. Six equally-spaced fresnel lenses rotate around a stationary lamp of up to 110 Watts, generating six discrete pencil beams. Individual beams can be coloured or blanked off to generate grouped characters.
Powerful Optics
The heart of the VRB-25 is a high-performance acrylic fresnel lens designed by Vega to maximise the useful output from industrystandard tungsten-halogen marine signal lamps with prefocus candelabra bases. Lenses are held rigid on all edges in an accurately-machined cage to ensure precision alignment. All six beams are consistent in peak intensity to within 5% of the average. Every beacon is individually tested for peak and effective intensities, consistency of intensity between beams and rotational speed. Factory tests are rigorously performed in a computercontrolled zero-range photometric facility.
Reliable Mechanicals
The lens carousel is rotated by a new direct-drive electronicallycommutated brushless pancake motor of 280mm diameter, designed by Vega specially for the VRB-25. This motor provides plenty of torque while consuming only 1-2 watts of energy. Two large, heavy-duty, fully-sealed ball races (packed with lowtemperature grease) are the only moving parts, and these can be expected to operate for at least 20 years without attention.
Intelligent Electronics
A versatile micro-processor based electronic controller is housed in a metal capsule sealed with O’rings and controls lampchanger, solar switch and motor drive. One of 255 speeds from 0.5 – 15.9 rpm can be selected simply by adjusting two hex switches. The speed will be maintained to within ±2%. External monitoring functions are available, and the VRB-25 interfaces readily to VegaMAC. To ensure maximum lamp life, consistent output intensity and minimum energy consumption, the lamp voltage is regulated by Pulse-Width-Modulation. Even if the input voltage ranges from 11 – 20 Volts (as in an unregulated solar-powered installation) the RMS voltage at the lamp will never exceed 12.0 VDC.
High-Wattage Lampchanger
The VRB-25 is equipped with a 6-position VLC-153 lampchanger as standard. Vega has been building lampchangers for lamps up to 250 Watts for 20 years and the VLC-153 is the latest design. Other lampchangers meeting US Coast Guard specifications also fit.
Easy Maintenance
A small removable hatch gives instant access for lamp replacement. The electronics module can be removed from the base by sliding two latches. All external fasteners are captive. The entire Glazing Assembly lifts off after twisting eight latches. Lenses and glazing have a rated life of 5 – 7 years because they are made of acrylic and polycarbonate respectively. There are no other parts scheduled for replacement within the first 20 years of operation.
