watchgas detection Beacon Sounder User Manual
- June 9, 2024
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watchgas detection Beacon Sounder
DESCRIPTION
The Beacon sounder has 38 Ultra Bright, RGB LEDs with 360° visibility and
Piëzo sounder,106 dB at 30 cm. The visual and audible modes can be used
independently or combined in any required combination by analog or digital
trigger.
IMPORTANT: This user manual contains important information regarding the operation of the beacon sounder. Ensure you read this user manual fully before installing and operating the beacon sounder. If you are installing this beacon sounder for use by others, you must leave this manual with the end user. Installation must be carried out, in accordance with latest codes and regulations, by a qualified electrician.
WARNING
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Ensure power source is disconnected prior to installation or maintenance to avoid damage to the beacon sounder or electric shock.
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Do not handle internal electronical components whilst wiring up. Environmental exposure during installation should be under dry circumstances, avoid heavy moist and wet conditions. The beacon sounder is only weatherproof to IP65 when mounted upright.
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Use M4 screws, washers and nuts (4 pieces supplied) to secure beacon to its mounting.
Do not mount the beacon sounder on places with excessive vibrations. -
Do not use solvents or cleaners on the beacon sounder, as they may cause damage to the beacon lens or circuitry. The unit can be wiped with a slightly damp cloth.
DISPOSAL
The beacon sounder should not be disposed with your other household waste. The
beacon sounder is ideally suited for disposal within the waste electronic and
electrical equipment (WEEE) recycling scheme. Check at your local authority,
retailer or contact our technical support team for recycling/disposal advice
as regional variations apply. You may return the unit to us for safe
dismantling and disposal.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
PCB LAYOUT
- Sounder
- 10 pin DIP switch
- 6 pin DIP switch
J2. Communication input
J4. Terminal block 7 pins
+ = Supply
– = Ground
BU = Blue light
GN = Green light
YL = Yellow light
RD = Red light
SND = Sounder
POWER SUPPLY | 9-30V DC (min. 4W) |
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STAND-BY CURRENT | max 10mA |
TRIGGER VOLTAGE POSITIVE | 6-30V DC |
TRIGGER CURRENT | max 6mA |
CABLE DIAMETER | max 1.3mm2 Stranded core |
DRILLING TEMPLATE
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
DIP SWITCH
1 L
Link red and Sounder analog inputs
ON = Linked
OFF = Unlinked
DIP SWITCH 2 T
Trigger
ON = Rising trigger
OFF = Falling trigger
DIP SWITCH 3 FN
Function
ON = J2 TTL Communication protocol
OFF = J4 terminal block input
DIP SWITCH 4 VOL
Volume
ON = Low
OFF = High
DIP SWITCH 5 BL >WH
Swap blue to white
ON = Active
OFF = Not active
DIP SWITCH 6 GN ON
Green always on
ON = Active
OFF = Not active
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
- Use drilling template to make holes in the mounting surface.
- Mount the beacon sounder with the supplied screws, washers and nuts.
- Always mount with the glass upright.
- Ensure all rubber gaskets are placed correctly.
- Insert Supply/signal cable through the 5,5mm hole (see drilling template)
- Connect supply/signal cable to the terminal block
CAUTION
Only mount in upright position as shown.
CONNECTION EXAMPLE NORMAL TRIGGER
CONNECTION EXAMPLE INVERTED TRIGGER
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS | 92 x 83 mm (3.6 x 3.3”) Dia x H |
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WEIGHT | 250 g (8.82 oz) |
MOUNTING | 4x M4x35 bolts |
COLORS | RGB LED, Red, Yellow, Green and Blue flashing patterns |
SOUND | 4 types of alarm sounds |
SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL | 106 dB @ 30 cm |
POWER SUPPLY | 9-30V DC (min. 4W) |
STANDBY CURRENT | Max. 10 mA |
TRIGGER VOLTAGE POSITIVE | 6-30V DC |
TRIGGER CURRENT | Max. 6 mA |
CABLE DIAMETER | Max. 1,3 mm2 Stranded core |
SERIAL PROTOCOL SPECIFICATION
Specification rev 1.0
INTRODUCTION
This document describes how to control and connect the Beacon Sounder PN: Air-
Beac-010 over a serial interface. This serial interface can be used to select
colour, display effect and sound effect. If the serial input is used, the
digital I/O inputs are no longer enabled. The document contains source code
that can be used as an example of how to send commands to the beacon sounder.
CONNECTIONS WIRING
The beacon sounder can be powered by only one of these options:
- Use terminal J4 connect 9 – 30VDC (min 10W) to the + and – terminals
- Use terminal J2 to connect a 5VDC (+/- 0.1V) 2A power supply. This input has no protection against overvoltage or supply reversal. Use at your own risk.
J2 PINOUT
PIN| CONNECTION
1| + 5VDC Power supply
2| TX Signal
3| Do not use
4| GND
NOTE
Cable length of TX signal may not exceed 500mm wire distance form signal
source.
The signal voltage should be 3.3V TTL/CMOS.
CONNECTOR & CRIMP
DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | MANUFACTURER |
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WIRE-TO-BOARD RECEPTACLE | 22-01-2045 | Molex |
CRIMP CONTACT GOLD PLATED | 08-55-0111 | Molex |
DIPSWITCH SETTING
Set DIP switch FN 3 to “ON” to configure the beacon sounder to use a serial
input.
DIP SWITCH 3 FN
Function
- ON = J2 TTL Communication protocol
- OFF = J4 terminal block input
PROTOCOL
SPECIFICATION FOR COMMUNICATION
ITEM | VALUE |
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BAUD RATE | 9600 8N1 |
FLOW CONTROL | None |
SIGNALING VOLTAGE | 3.3 |
FORMAT
The serial commands consist of a 7 byte string with the following layout.
BYTE | FORMAT | DESCRIPTION |
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0 | ASCII ‘X’ | Synchronization character |
1 | ASCII Hex | Display mode |
2 | ASCII Hex | Red |
3 | ASCII Hex | Green |
4 | ASCII Hex | Blue |
5 | ASCII Hex | Sound mode |
6 | ASCII Hex | CRC |
All ASCII Hex values are a single value ranging from 0 to F.
NOTE
This command has to be repeated at least every 15 seconds. If no command has
been received for 15 seconds, the beacon sounder will switch off.
The CRC byte is calculated as following: crcByte = toHex ( (Byte[0] + … + Byte[5]) & 0xF );
LIGHT AND SOUND MODES
The following sound and light modes are implemented:
VALUE | SOUND MODE (BYTE 5) | LIGHT MODE (BYTE 1) |
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0 | Disabled | Flashing 10Hz 50% duty |
1 | Continuous 2700Hz low | Looping |
2 | Changing frequency (fast) low | Fancy looping |
3 | Changing frequency (slow) low | Continuously on |
4 | Alternating low / high beeps low | Low power rotation effect |
5 | Continuous 50Hz low | Flashing 2Hz 10% duty |
6 | Reserved | Reserved |
7 | Reserved | Reserved |
8 | Disabled | Reserved |
9 | Continuous 2700Hz high | Reserved |
A | Changing frequency (fast) high | Reserved |
B | Changing frequency (slow) high | Reserved |
C | Alternating low/high beeps high | Reserved |
D | Continuous 50Hz high | Reserved |
E | Reserved | Reserved |
F | Reserved | Reserved |
EXAMPLE CODE
The following C code can be used to implement this protocol.
// Range for r,g,b is 0 .. 255.
// Run this function every 5 .. 10 seconds
void set(BSoundMode s, BLightMode m, uint8_t r, uint8_t g, uint8_t b) {
// Transmit new values
char cmd[9];
cmd[0] = ‘X’;
cmd[1] = toHex(m);
cmd[2] = toHex(r >> 4);
cmd[3] = toHex(g >> 4);
cmd[4] = toHex(b >> 4);
cmd[5] = toHex(s);
cmd[6] = toHex( (cmd[0] + cmd[1] + cmd[2] + cmd[3] + cmd[4] + cmd[5]) &
0xF);
cmd[7] = ‘\r’;
cmd[8] = 0;
// Transmit
printf((const char*) cmd);
}
char toHex(uint8_t x) {
if (x < 10)
return ‘0’ + x;
else if (x < 16)
return ‘A’ + x – 10;
else
return ‘?’;
}
enum BSoundMode {BS_OFF = 0, BS_CONTINUOUS_2K7 = 1, BS_LINEAR_2K7FAST = 2,
BS
LINEAR_2K7_SLOW = 3, BS_SMALLBEEPS = 4};
enum BLightMode { BS_FAST = 0, BS_SLOW = 1, BS_LOOP = 2, BS_ON = 3,
BS_TINYFLASH = 4,BS_FULLFLASH = 5};
LIMITED WARRANTY
WATCHGAS warrants this product to be free of defects in workmanship and
materials under normal use and service for two years from the date of purchase
from the manufacturer or from the product’s authorized reseller.
The manufacturer is not liable (under this warranty) if its testing and
examination disclose that the alleged defect in the product does not exist or
was caused by the purchaser’s (or any third party’s) misuse, neglect, or
improper installation, testing, or calibrations. Any unauthorized attempt to
repair or modify the product, or any other cause of damage beyond the range of
the intended use, including damage by fire, lightening, water damage or other
hazard, voids liability of the manufacturer.
In the event that a product should fail to perform up to manufacturer
specifications during the applicable warranty period, please contact the
product’s authorized reseller or WATCHGAS service center at
www.watchgas.com for repair/return information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.watchgas.com
info@watchgas.com
WatchGas
Klaverbaan 121
2908 KD Capelle aan den IJssel
The Netherlands
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