Total Turnkey Airport Solutions

PRESS RELEASE

1 September 2010

Systems Interface supplies Southampton Airport with first UK airport installation of solar powered runway safety lighting.

Southampton Airport has become the first UK airport to install solar powered LED runway safety lighting. The lights, nick-named ‘Wig Wags’ due to their distinctive flashing patterns, are used at intersections between the runway and taxiways to safely guide aircraft and vehicles.

The batteries are charged via solar panels which convert the energy into electricity and ensure the lights operate 24/7. The units, supplied by Systems Interface Ltd in Surrey, are also able to store enough energy to operate lighting for up to 120 days without any solar charging.

“As the lights are 100% solar powered, we’ve been able to minimise the environmental footprint and maintenance costs by using a renewable energy light source. We’ve also been able to install them in the more remote areas of the airport, where there is no access to power supplies. This has saved the airport over £170,000 of installation costs to lay electrics to these areas.”

Steve Thurston Senior Development Manager, Southampton Airport.

The innovative lights were successfully trialled at Southampton Airport during last winter, and as a result the airport has purchased and installed five systems. Other users of the lights include the US Air Force and Army in Afghanistan as well as Toronto International Airport in Canada.

About Systems Interface

A leading project based aviation systems integrator with many years specialist experience delivering turnkey projects to civil and defence airports and Civil Aviation Authorities worldwide.

Systems Interface manages complex logistical and technical requirements, sourcing and supplying fully integrated bespoke ATC systems, navigational aids and airfield lighting designed, installed and commissioned to exacting requirements.

Services include system design, upgrading existing Air Traffic Control Systems, completely new turnkey installations, safety cases, training and maintenance and civil works. A dynamic project based organisation with a proven track record for delivering complex projects on time and in budget.

Systems Interface – Total Turnkey Airport Solutions

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Systems Interface Limited Unit 71.5 Dunsfold Park Cranleigh Surrey GU6 8TB Tel: +44(0)1483 267 066 Fax: +44(0)1483 267 044 Web: www.systemsinterfaceltd.com

Total Turnkey Airport SolutionsFurther Information

The Solar Series Runway Guard Light (RGL) increases safety at airfield intersections by providing a 24/7 LED warning system for permanent, temporary or portable aircraft and vehicle operations. The unit can be configured with an integrated solar engine or a remotely installed solar engine with installation up to 3 metres from the light housing. The maintenance free, self-contained solar engine comes with frangible mounting accessories and is available with optional radio frequency controller, providing command and control features from an Air Traffic Control tower or remote location.

Applications:

Permanent installation for commercial, defence and remote airfields Temporary operation during construction, rerouting of taxiways or humanitarian aid 24 hour warning system with RF control for planes, vehicles & groundside operations

Features:

Configurable solar engine allows for self contained or detached installation Standard & Nothern Model for higher latitudes or poor solar conditions 120-day autonomy without solar recharge Reliable, self-contained, low cost LED warning system

Rugged, self-contained solar engine with replaceable batteries Continuous, 24-hour operation with optional RF control Increases safety at runway, taxiway and vehicle crossings Custom operating and control features with optional on/off external switch Solar engine swivels for optimal solar charging position

Systems Interface Limited Unit 71.5 Dunsfold Park Cranleigh Surrey GU6 8TB Tel: +44(0)1483 267 066 Fax: +44(0)1483 267 044 Web: www.systemsinterfaceltd.com