L-204 Flashcards
What is the purpose of the L-204?
It is used to provide immediate temporary lighting or infrared lighting in support of high tempo battlefield night operations
What powers the VIPIR light?
A single 3 V type 123 lithium battery
What is in bin #1?
Bubble wrap for repacking
What is in pouch #5?
Anchors
With a new battery how long can the VIPIR light last?
16 hours
What is in bin #3?
Smaller components required to assemble wind indicator assembly
What is the VIPIR submersible to?
330 feet
How many LED lights does the VIPIR light consist of?
9 light emitting diode’s
What is in pouch #3?
Bases
What are the colors for the day panel marker?
Orange for threshold and marking
Cerise for TLZ edge and distance marking
What outputs are the VIPIR Light capable of outputing?
Red, blue, green, white, and Infared
When set to flashing what is the flash rate of the VIPIR light?
80 flashes per minute
What is in bin #2?
Day marker installation pieces
What is in pouch #4?
Batteries
What is the purpose of the universal mounting base?
It provides a means to secure the VIPIR light to multiple operating surfaces and also allows it to be rotated up to 180°
What does the remote control receiver allow the VIPIR light do?
Turn it on and off, switch colors, and select steady or flashing output
What powers the VIPIR light receiver?
A single 1.5 V AA battery that provides 48 hours of operation
What is the purpose of the remote control transmitter?
It is used to control the output of any VIPIR light fitted with a remote control receiver within range
What powers the remote control transmitter?
To 1.5 V AA batteries
At 1 MHz does the remote control transmitter operate at?
433.92 MHz
What are the contents of pouch #1?
20 VIPIR lights
What are the contents of pouch #2?
30 remote control receivers
2 remote control transmitters
40 antennas
What are the contents of pouch #3?
30 universal mounting bases
100 8” cable ties
100 14” cable ties
What are the contents of pouch #4?
60 type 123 batteries
64 type AA batteries
What are the contents of pouch #5?
2 safety wire rolls
50 spikes
100 concrete anchors
What are the contents of pouch #6?
2 Phillips head screwdriverss 2 flat head screwdrivers 2 diagonal pliers 2 safety wire twisters 25 Masonary drill bit 2 hand held rock drills 2 Hammers 1 shovel
What is the purpose of the panel markers?
To mark tactical landing zones and daytime Forward arming and refueling points sites
What is the purpose of the wind indicator assembly?
Provides wind direction information to aviators as well as ground personnel
Which way should the battery compartment be facing?
Towards the approaching aircraft
How do you install the universal mounting base in soil?
Using two 6 1/2” titanium spikes
How do you install the universal mounting base to asphalt concrete?
Using 3/16” concrete drive anchors
How do you install the universal mounting base to A-2 matting?
Using two 1” long by 1/4” diameter self driving hex screws
What is not reused with the universal mounting base?
Previously used screws and drilled holes
What extra step must be completed in order to properly secure the VIPIR light?
Cable tire to the mounting base
How far must the overrun be for AMP configurations
300’ on each end
How far must the wind indicator be from the VTOL pad?
150’
What position must the switch ring be in in order to use the remote control receiver?
The first or seventh position
What controls the VIPIR light operation?
An 8 position switch ring
What occurs when the batteries are installed in reverse polarity?
The lights will flash
What type of polarity does the VIPIR light use?
Reverse polarity switching mechanism
What is in pouch #2?
Remotes
How many bins are there in the L-123
3
What is in the 6 foot mat platform?
Day marker poles
Tube (frangible, fiberglass)
Wind cone shaft
What are the dimensions of the day panel marker?
20” x 72”
What is in pouch #1?
Lights
What is in pouch #6?
Tools
What are the two pack and configurations for the L – 204?
Deployed Bag
ILBE(improved load bearing equipment) pack
What is the purpose of the L-123?
It is used to provide adequate, portable visual landing aids at Remote sites
What are the components of the L – 204?
VIPIR Light
Universal mounting base
Remote control receiver
Remote control transmitter