PMAPI manufactures five models of running lights: Types I, II, III, IV and VI. These lights meet the technical requirements of the 72 colregs for barges.
Key Features
All running lights include an on/off switch, photocell, battery, lamp and required sector screening as standard equipment
Solar Powered versions are available
Available to project Red, Green, Yellow or White light
Types I, II, III and IV are portable and can be easily moved from one barge to another as the tow configuration changes (Type VI should be permanently attached to the barge)
Type I
Highly portable (10 lbs.)
Best suited for short haul operations
Will operate for one night and then battery, mounted inside, must be recharged for approximately 8 hours
Battery will last for 200-300 charge/recharge cycles
Lamp will operate approximately 60 nights before needing replacement
Optional self-limiting battery charger with 110V, 50 or 60 cycle AC current can be left indefinitely charging the battery
Type III
Consists of a lantern and separate battery box to provide a longer service period
Unit requires 5 battery cells which are housed in a fiberglass box
Standard 5 ft. interconnecting cable with waterproof connector
Longer cable lengths can be provided if specified
Type IV
Identical to Type III except that a four place lampchanger replaces the single lamp and support
Lampchanger automatically replaces a burned out lamp with a new one, extending the lamp service period
Type VI
Heavy duty, non-portable
Designed to be permanently mounted on barge deck
Steel fabricated battery box is hot dipped galvanized
Lantern and screen mount directly atop battery box