Modernise / Upgrades & Lifecycle

Extend performance.
Avoid unnecessary replacement.

ADB SAFEGATE helps airports repair, upgrade and modernise existing airside infrastructure — protecting previous investment while improving reliability, performance and maintainability.

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Modernisation philosophy

Modernisation starts with understanding what can be retained.

Airport systems rarely need to be replaced all at once. ADB SAFEGATE assesses installed infrastructure, identifies where repair or targeted upgrades can extend useful life, and helps airports prioritise investment around operational risk and long-term performance.

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Parts & Repairs

Find the right part. Restore performance.

Genuine OEM spare parts, component repair and Express Spare Parts rapid delivery.

Genuine OEM spare parts
Component repair and refurbishment
Express Spare Parts — selected items within 48 hours
Hardware Upgrades

Modern performance. Without starting again.

Targeted hardware upgrades that replace obsolete components while retaining compatible infrastructure.

Component-level obsolescence management
Phased upgrades aligned to operations
Preparation for digital integration
Modernisation principles

Retain what performs

Do not replace serviceable infrastructure without a clear operational reason.

Repair where practical

Restore equipment performance using genuine parts and OEM expertise.

Upgrade where necessary

Replace obsolete or high-risk components without disrupting the entire system.

Plan for what comes next

Ensure today’s upgrades support future operational and digital requirements.

Lifecycle sequence
Inspect
Condition assessment
Assess
Risk and supportability
Repair
OEM component repair
Upgrade
Targeted replacement
Integrate
Digital connectivity
Extend
Extended useful life

Plan the next stage of your installed infrastructure.

Our specialists can assess your current systems and recommend where repair or targeted upgrades will deliver the greatest value.

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Common questions
Upgrades & Lifecycle — FAQ

ADB SAFEGATE provides six core design resources: a CCR calculator, photometric design tools, a BIM object library, design specifications, typical installation drawings, and project-specific engineering support. All resources are available free of charge to airport designers, consultants and engineers.

Yes. The CCR calculator is available free of charge through the ADB SAFEGATE website. It calculates the correct Constant Current Regulator rating for a given circuit based on cable length, lamp quantity and lamp type — in accordance with ICAO and FAA requirements.

A CCR calculator is an engineering tool that determines the required current regulator rating for an airfield lighting series circuit. It takes inputs including circuit cable length, lamp type and quantity, and returns the minimum CCR specification needed to maintain correct current across the full circuit under all operating conditions.

Photometric design tools calculate the intensity levels produced by a proposed airfield lighting layout and compare them against ICAO Annex 14 minimum and maximum requirements. Inputs include fixture types, spacings, approach paths and runway geometry. Outputs confirm regulatory compliance and identify non-compliant zones.