Signal Lamp / Aldis Lamp
medium
Daylight signaling lamps (Aldis lamps) for visual Morse code communication. SOLAS-required on all vessels.
Known Models (4)
Breitling Aldis-type Signal Lamp
Halogen
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Signal Lamp
type: Signal Lamp
solas_required: True
Common Failures:
- • Bulb burnout
- • Lens scratching
- • Handle grip wear
Service: Basic Aldis lamp. Being replaced by LED versions.
Spares: Breitling: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Colorlight CL Series
Xenon/LED
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Signal Lamp
type: Signal Lamp
solas_required: True
Common Failures:
- • Trigger mechanism wear
- • Bulb burnout during extended use
- • Battery contact corrosion
Service: SOLAS-required. Crew must be trained in Morse code.
Spares: Colorlight: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
DEBEG/Elbit Aldis Lamp
Halogen/LED
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Aldis Lamp
type: Aldis Lamp
solas_required: True
Common Failures:
- • Bulb replacement
- • Trigger switch failure
- • Handle grip deterioration
Service: Traditional Aldis lamp. LED versions now available.
Spares: DEBEG/Elbit: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.
Francis Searchlights FH Signal Lamp
Halogen/LED
· Navigation Data / Sensor
· Signal Lamp
type: Signal Lamp
solas_required: True
Common Failures:
- • Trigger fatigue
- • Bulb alignment
- • Battery contact corrosion
Service: SOLAS-required. Francis also makes searchlights.
Spares: Francis Searchlights: Ersatzteile per Hersteller-Netzwerk. Lead time: 1-4 Wochen. Backup-Systeme an Bord pflichtgemäß.