KLAXON Nexus 120 AC Sounder and Sounder-Beacon Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- KLAXON
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KLAXON Nexus 120 AC Sounder and Sounder-Beacon
The Nexus 120 AC Sounder & Sounder-Beacon is an alarm device that produces
various tones to alert people in case of emergency. It has 64 different tone
types that can be selected using dip switches. The peak sound level produced
by the device is 120 dBA at
a distance of 1 meter.
Installation Instructions
To install the Nexus 120 AC Sounder & Sounder-Beacon:
- Fit the unit with a fused spur that incorporates an all pole disconnection device providing 3mm contact separation in all poles. Ensure the fuse, cable size, and gland type are rated sufficiently for the total load on the sounder circuit.
- Isolate the unit from the electricity supply before removing the cover. Only suitably qualified personnel should gain access to the unit to perform adjustments to the tone or volume. WARNING: no user serviceable parts contained within the unit.
- Mount the base unit and make the external wiring connections to the base. The head unit then automatically connects when it is attached to the base.
- Note that the head only fits onto the base one way around. If a beacon is fitted, care should be taken when mounting the base to ensure that the beacon will be positioned in the desired orientation after the sounder is attached.
Important: The Nexus 120 AC Sounder & Sounder-Beacon should only be installed by suitably qualified personnel.
Tone Description
Circuit
Installation
IMPORTANT
- a. The unit should be fitted with a fused spur incorporating an all pole disconnection device providing 3mm contact separation in all poles. nsure fuse, cable size and gland type are rated sufficiently for the total load on the sounder circuit.
- b. Isolate the unit from the electricity supply before removing the cover. Only suitably qualified personnel should gain access to the unit to perform adjustments to the tone or volume. WARNING: no user serviceable parts contained within the unit.
- c. The sounder is installed by first mounting the base unit and making the external wring connections to the base. The head unit then automatically connects when it is attached to the base.
- d. The sounder head is separated from the base by unlocking the four ¼-turn fasteners in the corners of the sounder. (Recommended screwdriver: Philips No. 2, min 100mm long).
- e. Note that the head only fits onto the base one way around. If a beacon is fitted, care should be taken when mounting the base to ensure that the beacon will be positioned in the desired orientation after the sounder is attached.
Wiring
- a. Power: Note that the sounder and beacon have separate power terminals, marked as follows:
- b. Remote Tone Switching (If required): Externally link control terminals as shown below.
Controls
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Tone Selection
The first and second stage alarm tones are independently set using 6-way dipswitches S1 and S2 respectively. The required settings are shown in the table overleaf. The third stage alarm tone is pre-set to complement the selected first stage tone as shown in the table. -
Volume Control
The sound output of the unit can be reduced by up to 20dBA by adjusting the potentiometer.
Technical Specification
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Supply Voltage Range 110/230V 50/60Hz
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Current Sounder – 200mA max.
Beacon (where fitted) – 70mA -
Peak Sound Level 111-120 dBA at 1m*
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Number of Tones 64
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Frequency Range 340 – 2900 Hz*
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Volume Control 20 dBA typical
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Remote Tone Switching Provision for 3 volt-free contact activated alarm stages
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Operating Temperature – 25°C to +55°C
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Casing High Impact Polycarbonate/ABS
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IP Rating IP66 with suitable cable glands
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Synchronisation Automatic with Klaxon Nexus and Sonos Sounders
depends on selected tone.
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