WatchGas Beacon Sounder User Manual

BEACON Sounder
USER MANUAL

Description

The Beacon sounder has 38 Ultra Bright, RGB LEDs with 360° visibility, and Piëzo sounder, 107 dB @ 1 meter. The visual and audible modes can be used independently or combined in any required combination by the 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 the latest codes and regulations, by a qualified electrician.

Warning

• Ensure the power source is disconnected prior to installation or maintenance to avoid damage to the beacon sounder or electric shock.
• 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.
• Use M4 screws, washers, and nuts (4 pieces supplied) to secure the 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

1. Sounder
2. 12-pin DIP switch
J4. Digital input
J5. Jumper

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Trigger = ground| Trigger = positive

J1. Terminal block 7 pins
– = Ground
+ = Supply voltage
R = Red light
G = Green light
B = Blue light
Y = Yellow light
S = Sounder

DRILLING TEMPLATE

Drilling Template Scale 1/1

DIP Switch Settings

DIP switch 1 ON = digital / AirWatch
OFF = analog / standard input
The following setting will only work in analog mode (Dip 1 “Off”) refer to AirWatch configuration software/manual for Digital input.
DIP switch 2 ON = loud sound
OFF = soft sound
DIP switch 3/4 Sound selection

| alternating low/ high beeps| | continuous 50 Hz
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| changing frequency fast| | continuous 2700 Hz

DIP switch 5/6 Yellow light

| continuous| | fancy loop
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| looping| | flashing 10 Hz / 50% duty cycle

DIP switch 7/8 Blue light

| continuous| | fancy loop
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| looping| | flashing 10 Hz /
50% duty cycle

DIP switch 9/10 Greenlight

| continuous| | fancy loop
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| looping| | flashing 10 Hz / 50% duty cycle

DIP switch 11/12 Red light

| continuous| | fancy loop
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| looping| | flashing 10 Hz /
50% duty cycle

Mounting Instructions

• Use a 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 (wire 24 to 20AWG)

Caution
Only mount in an upright position as shown
ANALOG USE CONNECTION EXAMPLE POSITIVE TRIGGER

General Specifications

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
+31 (0)85 01 87 709
The Netherlands
info@watchgas.eu – www.watchgas.eu
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