The Pathfinder ILCMS is an advanced Individual Lamp Control and Monitoring System purpose-built for airfield ground lighting. It uses power line carrier communication over the existing AGL series circuit cable — eliminating the need for any additional communication cabling or infrastructure. This delivers precise individual lamp control and real-time monitoring for up to 300 lights per circuit while maintaining full compatibility with A-SMGCS operations in CAT I, II and III conditions. With full hardware and software redundancy, seamless failover, and proven large-scale deployments, Pathfinder sets a new standard for reliability, simplicity and total cost of ownership.
Key Features
- Power line carrier communication directly on existing AGL series circuits — no separate cabling required
- Extremely compact remote units with low power consumption and full IP68 protection
- Continuous high-temperature operation up to +85°C
- Redundant hardware and software architecture with seamless, automatic failover
- Massive proven scale — over 17,000 remote units successfully deployed in a single project
- Fully supports A-SMGCS requirements in CAT I/II/III conditions
- Up to 300 lights per series circuit
- Up to 20 km series circuit length
- Up to 128 control groups per circuit
- 64 groups switchable in a single command
BMC Remote Unit
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
- IP Rating: IP68
- Input: 1.8–8.3 A, 50/60 Hz
- Power (Max): 5 W (1-channel) / 8 W (2-channel)
- Dimensions: 145 × 65 × 65 mm
- Connection: FAA L-823 2-pin plug
- MTBF: >80,000 hours @ 6.6 A, +85°C
- Weight: 0.9 kg (1-ch) / 1.0 kg (2-ch)
CPC & CPU (Central PC & Interface Server)
- Operating System: Linux
- Processor: Intel Xeon
- Storage: Redundant SATA HD
- Power: Max 600 W @ 220 V
- Installation: 19″ rack-mounted
- Network: 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
CCU Controller
- Operating Temperature: -10°C to +55°C
- Humidity: 10–95%
- Input: 24 Vdc
- Power (Max): 90 W
- Installation: 19″ rack or integrated into CCR
- Communication: RS-485 or Ethernet
Why Choose Pathfinder ILCMS?
- Lower installation costs and minimal disruption — true power line carrier technology means no new cables, trenches or airfield works are required.
- Superior environmental resilience — the smallest, toughest remote units on the market, rated for continuous operation in extreme heat and fully submersible.
- Unmatched scalability — proven performance at the largest deployments worldwide.
- Maximum reliability — full redundant architecture ensures zero single point of failure.
- Simple integration — works seamlessly with existing constant current regulators and series circuits.
System Architecture Pathfinder comprises the ILCMS Interface Server, CPC/CPU, CCU, and compact BMC remote units. All communication travels over the existing series circuit cable, keeping the airfield layout clean and future-proof.
Compliance & Approvals
- ICAO • FAA • EASA • NATO STANAG 3316/AATMP-07/AGLI
