FAA AC 150/5345-56 : 2004

1 Scope and Classification
   1.1 Scope
   1.2 Equipment Classifications
   1.3 Definition of Terms
2 Reference Documents
   2.1 FAA Advisory Circulars
   2.2 FAA Orders
   2.3 Military Standards
   2.4 National Electric Code (NEC)
3 ALCMS General System Requirements
   3.1 ALCMS Overview
   3.2 ALCMS Components
4 Design Requirements
   4.1 Environmental Requirements
   4.2 Electrical Requirements
   4.3 Hardware Requirements
   4.4 Communication requirements
   4.5 Software Version Control
   4.6 Hardware Design Version Control
   4.7 Human Machine Interface (HMI) Graphics
        Requirements
5 Control Design Requirements
   5.1 General Requirements
   5.2 Control Interfaces
   5.3 Control Soft Start Requirements
   5.4 Pre-programmed Control Buttons
6 Monitoring Requirements
   6.1 Type A - Control Only
   6.2 Type B - Basic Monitoring
   6.3 Type C - Advanced Monitoring
   6.4 Type D - SMGCS Ready: Individual Lamps Out
        Monitoring
7 Failsafe Design Requirements
   7.1 Failsafe Types
   7.2 Event Message Classification
   7.3 Audible Alarm
   7.4 Event Message Handling
   7.5 Security Administration
   7.6 Standard Reporting
   7.7 System Software Recovery
8 Special Interface Design Requirements
   8.1 Constant Current Regulator Control
   8.2 Runway Visual Range (RVR)
   8.3 Approach Lighting
   8.4 General ON/OFF Contactor control and monitoring
   8.5 Generator and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
   8.6 Rotating Beacon
9 Manufacturer Support
   9.1 Warranty
   9.2 Training
   9.3 Technical Support
   9.4 Documentation
   9.5 System Testing
   9.6 Spare Parts
10 Qualification Requirements
   10.1 Qualification Procedures
   10.2 ALCMS Test System - Hardware Design Requirements
   10.3 ALCMS Test System - Touchscreen GUI Design
        Requirements
   10.4 Qualification Tests
   10.5 Operational Certification Test
   10.6 Level 1: ALCMS Certification Test
   10.7 Level 2: ALCMS Certification Test
   10.8 Level 3: ALCMS Certification Test
   10.9 Level 4: ALCMS Certification Test
Appendices
Appendix 1: Communications Application Notes
Appendix 2: Fiber Optic Budget Worksheet
Appendix 3: Touchscreen Technology Review
Appendix 4: Touchscreen Installation Application Note
Appendix 5: Radio Control (L-854) Interface Application
             Notes
Appendix 6: Airport Lighting Preset Controls
Appendix 7: Event Classification and Filtering
Appendix 8: Design Application Notes
Appendix 9: Generator and ATS Interface Application Notes
Appendix 10: Beacon Control and Monitoring Application Notes

Provides minimum requirements for an Airport Lighting Control and Monitoring System (ALCMS).