This simulator provides a single repeating burst, increasing and decreasing in intensity. It accurately represents many beacons found aboard ships and tugboats, and structure warning beacons in and around waterways and harbor areas. The standard version N8032 will support red or yellow LEDs. The N8032A version of this module is configured specifically for white LEDs.

This simulator is designed to generate slowly increasing and decreasing brightness of two alternating LEDs. The effect is timed to accurately represent the slowly rotating beacon in a lighthouse with a higher intensity white light followed by a lower intensity green light (rear of beacon). The N8035A version is for a single white LED (flashing twice as often to achieve the same rotational timing effect). NK8035A is a pre-wired Kit with simulator with power leads & LED wired, tested & ready for installation.

This module creates a slowly increasing and decreasing intensity curve with a 4-second dark (off) period between cycles. This mimics many harbor navigation buoys used from the late 1930's to present day. A second buoy (LED) can be connected which has a slightly offset starting time.

This module generates brightness curves simulating the blinking incandescent lamps in nautical markers used in many harbors and commercial river routes. It is configured for up to 3 separate LED outputs. Different cycle start times and flash rates are programmed for each output to provide a realistic random visual effect.

This simulator replicates the older-style signal and hazard warning flashers that used incandescent (filament) lamps to generate light. Typical flash rate of 3/4 second with a increasing and decreasing brightness curve to duplicate that of filament type lamps. Three outputs will each drive up to one pair (wired in  series) of red and/or yellow LEDs Outputs flash sequentially so the module could also drive a very short series of "chase" lights.

These modules reproduce a highly realistic simulation of a rotating beacons by sequencing LEDs (sold separately) that are positioned to produce the effect. See LED Construction in the More Info table to the right for complete information. The timing of the rotational effect closely replicates that of typical rotating beacons used aboard tugs and some military and civilian ships. The N8042A is the white-LED version. The N8042C is for a  red or yellow 4-LED assembly that simulates the "gumball" type of rotating beacon.

Do you need a special lighting effect that that no one produces or have a unique prototype requirement? We may be able to help. The N8050 will support 1 LED output, the N8051, 2 LED outputs, and the N8052 will support 3 LED outputs. For an additional programming charge (quoted separately), we will program the appropriate simulator to create your effect. Just email or call us with your requirements. We will review them, determine if they are within the capabilities of our simulator, and if so, respond with our quotation. Delivery can be within 2 weeks and our quote will be reasonable.

Machine Gun Simulator (modern)

This simulator generates a rapid stream of pulses alternating between 2 connected LEDs whenever the input pin is grounded. The timing and duration of these pulses mimics the appearance of automatic weapons fire like that seen in WW2 and modern era deck guns aboard PT and Swift Boats. The N8060A version of this module is configured for 4 LEDs alternating between pairs to simulate 4 guns firing.

Structure Lighting Simulator & Controller Module

Here is a way to create a bit of animation for that factory, office building, or house structure that gives the appearance of activity going on inside. The N8048 module turns on and off 3 different outputs at varying intervals for varying time periods of a 10-minute cycle, then turns all outputs off for 15 minutes, then starts over. A timing table is included with each module that shows the sequencing of the 3 outputs. See More info for connecting and timing tables.

Furnace / Forge / Sawdust Burner Simulator

This module generates a slow, random undulating brightness output for either a single LED, or 2 series-wired LEDs that closely replicates the heat source glow of furnaces. Ideal for simulation of the glow of a shipboard boiler typical of early-era wood or coal fired steam vessels. The use of 2 LEDs give double the light output and when strategically placed, can create a excellent varying reflection off nearby surfaces enhancing the effect.

This simulator generates a stream of pulses for a single LED whenever the input pin is grounded. The timing and duration of these pulses mimics the appearance of machine gun fire for early (slower rate) guns that were used on World War 1. The "A" version is for two LEDs pulsing alternately to simulate two guns firing.

Arc & Gas Welding Simulators

Finally, welding simulation that looks just like the real thing! A bit of shameless back-patting, but we believe it is warranted. These simulators are configured for connection of two LEDs to accurately reproduce the varying intensity, intermittence and slight color changes just like real welders. Our Nano LEDs are perfect for reproducing these effects. N8064 is the arc welder and N8064B is the gas welder. See Connecting under More Info to the right, for product details.