WatchGas ATEX Beacon Signal Towers/Solutions User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- WatchGas
Table of Contents
Signal Towers/Solutions
User Manual
Warning
- Inspect the ATEX Beacon before installation to ensure it is not damaged
- Always specified wiring conform to country electrical rules
- The ATEX Beacon is designed to be used in hazardous environments
- Prevent the circuit boards to get in contact with liquids
- Prevent electrical or mechanical shocks, to ATEX Beacon
- Clean ATEX Beacon only with a slightly damp cloth
- Read and understand this manual before installation and use
Disposal
The ATEX Beacon should not be disposed of with your other household waste. The ATEX Beacon is ideally suited for disposal within the waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) recycling scheme. Check at your local authority, or 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.
Important
This user manual contains important information regarding the operation of the
ATEX Beacon. Ensure you read this user manual fully before installing and
operating the ATEX Beacon. If you are installing this ATEX Beacon for use by
others, you must leave this manual with the end-user. Installation must be
carried out, in accordance with the latest codes and regulations, by a
qualified electrician.
Ensure the power source is disconnected prior to installation or
maintenance to avoid damage to the ATEX Beacon or electric shock.
About the ATEX Beacon
The ATEX Beacon has 78 Ultra Bright RGB LEDs with 360° visibility. The colors can be controlled independently through analog or digital input, a selection of 4 patterns is available. Potential free contact for driving external device for example a Sounder.
| Power supply: | 9-30V DC (min 9W) |
|---|---|
| Stand-by current: | <0.1W |
| Trigger voltage positive: | 6-30V DC |
| Trigger voltage ground: | Min. 6V DC below supply |
| Trigger current: | Max. 6mA |
| Cable diameter | 0.25mm2 to 3.0 mm2 (12 to 24AWG) |
| Relay voltage: | Max. 24V DC |
| Relay current: | 2A Max. |
Installation
Do not handle internal electronical components whilst wiring up. Environmental
exposure during installation should be under dry circumstances, avoid heavy
moist and wet conditions.
To open the Housing please first remove the hexagon m3 bolt, then unscrew the
glass top of the housing. To wire, the ATEX Beacon removes the LED insert by
removing the 3 Nylon screws and disconnecting the LED PCB from connector J3.
Connect Power Supply and signal or Modbus cables to the J9 or J4 connector.
Se-lect if you want to use the beacon analog or controlled by Modbus.
Analogue Controlled
Select if the trigger is a positive or negative trigger by setting the Jumper to the right position. Select the mode and patterns for each used color by according to the DIP switch settings figure. Connect the trigger wires to the correct terminal. NOTE: Colours are prioritized Lowest blue>green>yellow>Red Highest, so if you trigger green and red you get a red light.
When connections are made reconnect the LED PCB to J3 and fix it with the 3 nylon screws. Carefully screw back glass to ensure that there are no cable obstructions during the closing, place back the hexagon bolt.
Modbus Controlled
4.1 SETTINGS
The following configuration options are available with the dip switches.
Option| Default value| Valid range| Description| DIP
Switch
---|---|---|---|---
Modbus ID| 0 (disabled)| 1-255| Select Modbus address| 5/12
Baudrate| 9600| 9600-19200| Baudrate in symbols per second| 2
4.2 SUPPORTED CODES
| Function code | Function name | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Reading holding register(s) | Reading registers ( up to 8 registers per |
command)
6| Write single register| The setting of a register
16| Write multiple registers| The setting of multiple registers
Register Map
Data can be read using the Read Holding Registers command. A memory map de- tailing all useful locations is listed below:
| Address | Content | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ox0000 | Light effect type | View note [1]; 16-bit unsigned integer |
| Ox0001 | Red value | View note [2]; 16-bit unsigned integer |
| 0x0002 | Green value | View note [2]; 16-bit unsigned integer |
| 0x0003 | Blue value | View note [2]; 16-bit unsigned integer |
| 0x0004 | Relay control | Zero: disabled, non-zero: energized |
| 0x0005 | Input status | View note [3]; 16-bit unsigned integer |
| 0x0006 | Firmware version |
Notes: [1] See table in next section for possible values in this
register. [2] A value 0-255 will result in zero brightness (0) to maximum
brightness (255). Any value larger than 255 is internally set to 255. [3] This
register reflects the status of the input pins. The pins do not control
anything but can be used to read the status of external equipment.
5.1 PIN NUMBERS
The input status register reflects the value of the input pins. Toggling these
pins while the unit is configured as a Modbus device does not affect the
operating behavior.
| Bit | Decimal value | Pin |
|---|---|---|
| Bit 3 | 8 | Red |
| Bit 2 | 4 | Green |
| Bit 1 | 2 | Blue |
| Bit 0 | 1 | Yellow |
5.2 LIGHT EFFECT TYPES
The input status register reflects the value of the input pins. Toggling these
pins while the unit is configured as a Modbus device does not affect the
operating behavior.
| ID | Effect |
|---|---|
| 0 | Slow flashing (3Hz 50% duty) |
| 1 | Looping effect 1 |
| 2 | Looping effect 2 |
| 3 | All leds continuously on |
| 4 | Looping effect 3 |
| 5 | Flashing (2Hz 10% duty) |
| 6 | Flashing (10Hz 50% duty) |
Troubleshooting
| Error | Solution |
|---|---|
| The beacon will not turn on | Check power supply |
Check trigger input
Check connection cable from letting insert to J3 to ensure is connected
Check if the trigger jumper is installed correctly
Wrong color| Check if the correct trigger is pulsed
Is there a higher priority trigger active ( Blue>Green>Yellow>Red)
Beacon runs color pattern automatically| Disable demo mode
No response on triggers| Check if the beacon is set to analog mode
Specifications
| Size | 20,5 x 13,6 cm (7.87 x 5.11 in.) |
|---|---|
| Weight | Si 675grams (3.69lbs.) |
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +40°C (-4 to 104°F) |
| IP Rating | IP 65 |
| Cable entry | 2 x WNIPT |
| material | Copper-free aluminum LM6 (copper<0.05%) |
With epoxy coating
Operating Voltage| 9 – 30V DC
Energy consumption| 9W Max (Stand-by <0.1W)
Potential free relay contact| 24V DC 2A Max
User Options| The light effect, Colour selection
EX mark| II 2 GD Ex d IIC T6 (INERIS 0IATEX0072x)
Can be used in zone| 1,2,21 and 22
Modbus Table
Limited Warranty
WATCH AS 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, lightning, water damage, or
another hazard, voids the 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 +31 (0)85 01 87
709 for repair/return information.
WatchGas B.V. Klaverbaan 121 2908 KD Capelle aan den IJssel The Netherlands
+31 (0)85 01 87 709 [email protected] –
www.watchgas.eu
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