Edwards Signals FJ Series Mass Notification Strobe for Hazardous Locations Installation Guide

June 17, 2024
Edwards Signals

*116DEGEX()-FJ Series
Mass Notification Strobe for Hazardous
Locations Installation Sheet**

Edwards Signals FJ Series Mass Notification Strobe for Hazardous
Locations

Description

The 116DEGEX()-FJ Series Mass Notification Strobes are heavy duty, diode polarized, in-rush current-limited strobes intended for use in Mass Notification signaling (non-fire alarm) applications requiring electrical supervision of signaling circuit wiring. When pendant, wall, or ceiling mounted, the strobe meets or exceeds the requirements of UL 1638 Visual Signaling Appliances – Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling.
The strobe is intended for indoor or outdoor use in applications requiring electrical supervision of signaling circuit field wiring. The strobe flashes a 360-degree beam of light approximately 65 times per minute. The strobe has been evaluated to UL 1971 polar plot requirements with “on axis” light output values (Figure 6 and Figure 7). The strobe features an enhanced synchronization circuit to comply with the latest requirements of UL 1971 Signaling Devices for the Hearing Impaired and the latest Canadian standard CAN/ULC-S526. Synchronized operation requires a separately installed synchronization control module. See Table 1 for a list of compatible synchronization modules.
When assembled with an available mounting subassembly (116EX-P, 116EX-C, or 116EX-C with 116EX-B) and in accordance with these instructions, the 116DEGEX(
)-FJ visual strobe signal is UL Listed as a Mass Notification Signaling Appliance for use in Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D, Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, and D (hazardous or nonhazardous locations), Class II Division 1, Groups E, F, and G, Class II, Division 2, Group F and G, and Class III Division 1 and 2 hazardous locations with Operating Temperature Codes per Table 3. Refer to “Specifications” on page 4 for more information. This strobe is UL and cUL Listed as a Type 3R and 4X enclosure.
Refer to Figure 5.
Note: This equipment is suitable for use in Class, Division and Group as defined in Product Covered or non-hazardous locations (Table 3).

Installation

WARNINGS

  • Explosion hazard. To reduce the risks of ignition of hazardous atmospheres and shock, do not apply power to the unit until installation has been completed and unit is tightly assembled and secured.
  • Explosion hazard. Do not remove or replace lamps, fuses, or adjustment switch/potentiometer unless the power has been disconnected or the area is known to be free of ignitable concentrations of flammable gases or vapors.
  • Explosion hazard. To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres and shock, keep the assembly tightly closed when circuits are energized.
  • Explosion hazard. Do not disconnect equipment while the circuit is live or unless the area is known to be free of ignitable concentrations.

Install this unit in accordance with the applicable requirements in the latest edition of NFPA 70 National Electrical Code.
Note: This equipment is suitable for use in Class, Division, and Group as defined in Product Covered or non-hazardous locations (Table 2).

  1. Mount the signal using one of the following applicable methods.
    a. Pendant mount models (Figure 1): Install the pendant mount module, Cat. No. 116EX-P, to the main housing.
    Tighten the setscrew. Install an explosion-proof hanger box (not supplied). Secure the 3/4 in. NPT threaded conduit (not supplied) to the box. Install the unit on the conduit. Ensure the conduit engages at least five full threads and then tighten the setscrew to secure the pendant mount module to the conduit. Connect the field earth ground wire to the ground screw or earth ground via the conduit system. Wire in accordance with Figure 4. See Table 3 for required supply wire temperature ratings.
    b. Ceiling mount models (Figure 2): Mount the ceiling mount module, Cat. No. 116EX-C, using hardware (not supplied) that is suitable for the mounting surface. Connect field earth ground wire to the ground screw or earth ground via conduit system. Wire the unit in accordance with Figure 4. See Table 3 for required supply wire temperature ratings. Install the main housing to the ceiling mount module. Tighten the setscrew to secure the main housing to the ceiling mount module.
    c. Wall/bracket mount models (Figure 3): Install the ceiling mount module, Cat. No. 116EX-C, using hardware (not supplied) that is suitable for the mounting surface. Install the wall mount module, Cat. No. 116EX-B, to the main housing.
    Tighten the setscrew to secure the wall mounting module to the main housing. Run the unit’s wiring through the elbow to the wall box. Connect the field earth ground wire to the ground screw or earth ground via the conduit system. Wire the unit in accordance with Figure 4. See Table 3 for required supply wire temperature ratings. Install the main housing and 116EX-B wall mount module to the ceiling mount module. Tighten the setscrew to secure the 116EX-B wall mount module to the ceiling mount module.

  2. Apply power to the unit and ensure proper operation.

Maintenance

WARNINGS

  • Explosion hazard. To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres and shock, keep the assembly tightly closed when circuits are energized.
  • Explosion hazard. To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres and shock, disconnect from the supply and circuit and allow 5 minutes for stored energy to dissipate before disassembling the unit.
  • Explosion hazard. To reduce the risk of ignition of hazardous atmospheres and shock, disconnect from the supply and circuit and allow 5 minutes for stored energy to dissipate before disassembling the unit.Edwards Signals FJ Series Mass Notification Strobe for Hazardous Locations - Figure 1

Caution: Equipment damage hazard. To prevent damage to the signalcircuit and to otherwise assure continued proper functioning, do not operate the unit outside of the Regulated 24 DC or 24 FWR voltage range of 16 to 33 VDC or VFWR.Edwards Signals FJ Series Mass Notification Strobe for Hazardous
Locations - Figure 2

To disassemble the unit (Figure 8):

  1. Loosen the three guard screws and remove the guard.
  2. Loosen the globe and ring assembly setscrew. Insert a suitable tool into the notches in the globe and ring assembly and loosen the assembly by prying in a counterclockwise direction. Remove the ring and globe assembly.
  3. Refer to Table 2 for the replacement catalog number. Replace the lens.
  4. To replace the globe, simply screw the unit on until it seats firmly onto its gasket. Tighten the unit another 1/8 to 1/4 turn. Tighten the setscrew.
  5. Reinstall the guard, where applicable, and secure using the three supplied screws.
  6. After the unit is assembled, apply power and make sure the unit functions properly.

Edwards Signals FJ Series Mass Notification Strobe for Hazardous Locations -
Figure 3Edwards
Signals FJ Series Mass Notification Strobe for Hazardous Locations - Figure
4

  1. White
  2. Black
  3. 116DEGEX Series
  4. From power source or previous signaling device
  5. End-of-line resistor, when required with supervised system

Legend
Strobe symbol
• Wire nut symbol

Notes

  • The DC polarity of the circuit shown in supervisory state (signal inactive). Circuit polarity to reverse to activate signal.
  • Electrical supervision requires wire run to be broken at each device.
  • Device requires constant input voltage. Do not connect to “coded” or pulsating voltage.
  • For non-supervised circuit wiring installations, the installer can tie the two white leads together and tie the two black leads together.

Edwards Signals FJ Series Mass Notification Strobe for Hazardous Locations -
Figure 5

  1. Ceiling 116EX-C 3/4 in. conduit entries
  2. Pendant 116EX-P 3/4 in. conduit entry
  3. 116EX-C (wall mounted) 3/4 in. conduit entries
  4. Wall/bracket 116EX-B 3 in. hub
  5. 116 Series housing and globe assembly with guard

Figure 6: Effective candela light output for wall bracket mount, vertical plane (zero degree angle at side of globe)

Mass notification output rating

Red 6 cd
Amber 36 cd
Green 19 cd
Blue 10 cd
Magenta 9 cd

Figure 7: Effective candela light output for ceiling mount, X & Y planes (zero degree angle at bottom of globe)

Mass notification output rating

Red 6 cd
Amber 33 cd
Green 19 cd
Blue 8 cd
Magenta 9 cd

Edwards Signals FJ Series Mass Notification Strobe for Hazardous Locations -
Figure 8

Specifications

Voltage** 16 to 33 VDC / VFWR

Max. RMS operating current*
UL/cUL| 0.540 A at 24 VDC Regulated
UL only| 0.520 A at 24 VFWR Regulated
cUL only| 0.683 A at 24 VFWR Regulated

*The Max. RMS operating current is defined as the maximum current rating over the entire voltage range.
**The designation “Regulated 24” refers to the voltage range of 16 to 33 volts.

Table 1: 116DEGEX(*)-FJ compatible synchronization modules

  • Letter in this position indicates lens color: A = amber, B = blue, G = green, M= magenta, R = red
Model names Model numbers
Auto-sync output module SIGA-CC1S

SIGA-CC1 S-LG
SIGA-MCC1S
SIGA-MCC 1 S-LG
Genesis signal master — remote mount| ADTG1 M-RM
EG1 M-RM G1 M-RM
G1 M-RM-LG
MG1 M-RM
XLSG1M-RM
ZG1 M-RM

Table 2: Catalog numbers

Description Catalog number
Housing less mounting module 11 6DEGEX(*)-FJ
Ceiling mount module 11 6EX-C
Pendant mount module 116EX-P
Wall mount module (requires use of ceiling mount module) 11 6EX-B

Table 3: Temperature ratings

Ambient temp.| Supply wire temp. marking| Class I, Div. 2 Groups A, B| Class I, Div. 1 & 2 Groups C, D| Class II & Ill, Div. 1 Groups E, F, G| Class II & III, Div. 2 Groups F, G
---|---|---|---|---|---
40°C| 75°C| T2B (260°C)| T6 (85°C)| T4A (120°C)| T4A (120°C)
55°C| 90°C| T2B (260°C)| T6 (85°C)| T4 (135°C)| T4 (135°C)
65°C| 105°C| T2B (260°C)| T6 (85°C)| T3C (160°C)| T3C (160°C)

Regulatory information

Ratings
UL 1638 Visual Signaling Appliance – Private Mode Emergency and General Utility Signaling
UL 1638A Visual Signal Appliance for General Signaling Use
UL 1203 Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment for use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations
UL 121201 Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for use In Class I and II, Division 2 and Class III, Divisions 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations
CSA C22.2 No. 25 Enclosures for use in Class II Groups E, F, and G Hazardous Locations CSA C22.2 No. 30 Explosion-Proof Enclosures for use in Class I Hazardous Locations
CSA C22.2 No. 213 Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for use in Class I and II, Division 2 and Class III, Division 1 and 2 Hazardous (Classified) Locations
UL and cUL listed Type 3R and 4X enclosure

Contact information
For contact information, see www.edwardsfiresafety.com

P/N 3101633-EN • REV 004 • ISS 22OCT18

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