Aviation Lights Intelligent Maintenance System, ALIMS

Description
Specifications

The Aviation Lights Intelligent Maintenance System (ALIMS) is an innovative and patented solution developed by SYAviation for the safe maintenance of airport approach lighting systems installed on elevated structures.

Conventional maintenance of high approach lighting towers requires personnel to climb tall structures and work at height, resulting in significant safety risks, high labor costs, and reduced maintenance efficiency. ALIMS addresses these challenges by enabling approach lights and frangible masts to be automatically lowered to ground level or maintenance platforms for inspection and servicing.

The system integrates intelligent lifting, folding, and control technologies, allowing all maintenance operations to be completed safely and efficiently without working at height. ALIMS is available in multiple configurations, including Rotatable Support ALIMS, Integrated ALIMS, and Auxiliary ALIMS, covering approach lighting installations from low to ultra-high structures.

Featuring automatic and manual operating modes, a touchscreen human-machine interface (HMI), and multiple safety protection mechanisms, ALIMS ensures reliable operation under various environmental conditions, including mountainous, high-altitude, and severe weather environments.

As the inventor and sole patent owner of ALIMS in China, SYAviation has successfully deployed the system at numerous airports. By significantly improving maintenance safety, reducing operational costs, and enhancing efficiency, ALIMS provides airports with a safe, intelligent, and cost-effective lifecycle maintenance solution for approach lighting systems.

System Types Rotatable Support ALIMS / Integrated ALIMS / Auxiliary ALIMS
Application Airport Approach Lighting Maintenance
Applicable Light Height 0.5 m – 160 m
Maintenance Method Ground-level or Platform-level Maintenance
Drive Mode Manual / Electric
Control Mode Intelligent Automatic Control + Manual Override
Human Interface Touchscreen HMI
Lifting Height Up to 160 m (depending on configuration)
Rated Voltage 220 VAC / 380 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Design Load Capacity Up to 1,000 kg (depending on configuration)
Operating Temperature -40°C to +55°C
Design Wind Pressure ≤ 0.6 kN/m²
Structural Material Hot-dip Galvanized Steel / Structural Steel
Corrosion Protection Hot-dip Galvanization
Safety Features Anti-fall Device, Limit Switches, Mechanical Locking, Emergency Stop, Overload Protection
Monitoring Functions Real-time Status Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis
Protection Concept Multiple Mechanical, Electrical and Structural Safety Protections
Customization Available for New Towers and Existing Tower Retrofit Projects
Compliance ICAO Annex 14, CAAC Aerodrome Technical Standards
Design Service Customized Engineering Design Available
Maintenance Personnel Single-person Operation