POTTER SL-5A Series Conical Strobe Lights Owner’s Manual

: June 9, 2024
: POTTER

Table of Contents

SL-5A Series Conical Strobe Lights
Wiring
Dimensions
Engineering Specifications
References
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SL-5A SERIES
CONICAL STROBE LIGHTS

SL-5A Series Conical Strobe Lights

Polarized using filtered DC or unfiltered FWR input voltage
12/24V DC selectable voltage
Solid state circuitry and a xenon flash tube
Impact resistant black abs base
Interchangeable polycarbonate lens
Optional surface mount plate Model 4SP-MW
Replacement interchangeable lens Model SL-LG
Over 200 hours of operating life
160,000 Candle Power Output strobe

The SL-5A series strobes are a high performance, high intensity, solid state strobe, designed for applications where 360° visual annunciation is required. The strobe is polarized for connecting to supervised circuits and is designed with a xenon flash tube. The SL-5A is a high profile strobe with a low current draw of 250mA at 24V DC. The strobe can be used as a stand alone or in combination with other signaling devices to provide a visual verification signal. The SL-5A series strobes are recommended for use in areas such as; parking facilities, schools, corridors, apartments, office buildings, restaurants, hotels, and any other application where effective visual warning is required. Installation must comply in accordance with applicable standards and/or all state and local electrical codes and authority having jurisdiction.

Wiring

Dimensions

Model Number| Stock Number| Input Voltage| Strobe Lens
Color| Average Current
Amps| Rush Current Amps| Flash Rate
(Flash/Min.)| Operating Temperature
Range
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
SL-5A| 4670025| 12V/24V DC| Body only| 0.500 @ 12V DC| 1.0@ I2V DC| I Flash/sec| 32°F – I 20°F 0°C – 49°C
SL-5AC| 4670026| Clear
SL-5AB| 4670027| Blue| 0.250 @ 24V DC| .5 @ 24V DC
SL-5AA| 4670028| Amber
SL-5AR| 4670029| Red

Engineering Specifications

The visual alarm indicating appliance shall be Potter Model SL-5A or equivalent device. The strobe shall be available in amber, blue, clear, and red lens. The signaling strobe shall operate from a non-coded regulated DC supply or full wave rectified, unfiltered supply. The signaling strobe shall be designed to produce a signal flash of 50-90 flashes per minute with continuously applied voltage. The strobe shall be capable of surface mounting to a 4” square box using a Potter 4SP-MW plate. Visual signaling devices shall be installed as per plans and specifications.

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