Detcon AV1-N4X User Manual

Model AV1-N4X

Non-Hazardous NEMA 4X Alarm Station

Operator’s Installation and Instruction Manual

The Woodlands, Texas 77387

Ph.281.367.4100 / Fax [phone]

January 25, 2008 • Document #3194 • Revision 1.1

DETCON, Inc.

3200 Research Forest Dr.,

www.detcon.com

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Table of Contents

Description................................................................................................................................................ 1

1.0

2.0 Installation................................................................................................................................................ 2

3.0 Specifications............................................................................................................................................ 3

3.1 Strobe ................................................................................................................................................... 3

3.2 Horn...................................................................................................................................................... 4

4.0 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................... 4

5.0 Spare Parts List........................................................................................................................................ 5

6.0 Warranty .................................................................................................................................................. 5

Table of Figures

Figure 1 Alarm Station Dimensions..................................................................................................................... 2

Figure 2 Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................................... 2

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Shipping Address: 3200 A-1 Research Forest Dr., The Woodlands Texas 77381

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8067, The Woodlands Texas 77387-8067

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] •

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Model AV1-N4X

1.0 Description

Detcon Model AV1-N4X audiovisual alarm stations are designed for installation and use in light industrial
environments. The alarm station consists of a strobe and siren. The strobe can consist of any dome color such
as amber, blue, clear, green, magenta, or red. The siren is capable of producing coded blasts or sustained
tones. Model AV1-N4X alarm assemblies are specifically designed for non-hazardous general-purpose
locations or environments where a very bright visual and high decibel alarm signal is required. The high­intensity strobe light provides 60-80 flashes per minute. The siren produces a noise level of 99dbA @ 10 feet.
The light is UL listed and CSA Certified and meets Type 4X watertight, dust-tight requirements. The siren is
UL listed and CSA Certified. Alarm components are pre-assembled and packaged in a NEMA 4X rain tight
enclosure.
The alarm station can be wired to control circuit alarm devices for the purpose of warning personnel of
hazardous conditions. When used in conjunction with Detcon controllers, the alarm station is typically used to
provide an alarm 1 (strobe) and an alarm 2 (siren) for predetermined hazardous environmental gas levels (toxic
or flammable) as indicated by remote mount gas sensors. A terminal strip mounted on the base plate of the
enclosure is provided for power input and discrete switched power to both the strobe and the siren.

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2.0 Installation

Securely mount the alarm station enclosure in accordance with the drawing in figure #1.
Connect wiring in accordance with the drawing in figure #2. To determine the proper voltage of the strobe and
siren, refer to the specifications label inside the enclosure

12.25"

7.75"

7.375"

5"

7.75"

Figure 1 Alarm Station Dimensions

120 OR 240
VAC WIRING

STROBE HORN

NL1 NL1

12 OR 24
VDC WIRING

STROBE HORN

NL1 NL1

L2 Neutral

Earth Ground

Switched L1 to Strobe

Switched L1 to Horn

Earth Ground

VDC-

Switched VDC+ to Strobe

Switched VDC+ to Horn

Figure 2 Wiring Diagram

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3.0 Specifications

3.1 Strobe

Specifications:

Voltage: 12VDC, 24VDC, 50/60HZ
120VAC 50/60HZ,
240VAC 50/60HZ
(See specifications label for voltage rating)
Mount: 1/2" Pipe
Operating Current: 0.44 Amps at 12VDC,

0.22 Amps at 24VDC,

0.10 Amps at 120VAC,

0.07 Amps at 240VAC
Dome Colors: Amber, Blue, Clear, Green, Red, and Magenta
Operating Temperature: -31°F to 150°F
Light Source/Lamp Style: Strobe Tube
Lamp Life: 7,000 Hours
Candle Power Peak: 175,000
Flash Rate/Minute: 60-80
Joules per Flash: 1.75
Intensity Candela: 40 Amber, 20 Blue, 50 Clear, 20 Green, and 10 Red
Enclosure Rating: Type 4
Approvals: UL Listed, CSA Certified, and CE Pending
Dimensions: 5"H x 3"Diameter
Warranty: 1 Year

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3.2 Horn

Specifications:

Voltage: 12VDC, 24VDC, 50/60HZ,
120VAC 50/60HZ,
240VAC 50/60HZ,
(See specifications label for voltage rating)
Mount: Surface / Panel
Operating Current: 0.50 Amps at 12VDC,

0.25 Amps at 24VDC,

0.18 Amps at 120VAC,

0.09 Amps at 240VAC
Temperature Rating: -65°F to +150°F
Sound Output: 99db @ 10 feet,
109dB @ 1 meter
Enclosure Rating: Type 4
Approvals: UL Listed, CSA certified, FM Approved
Height: 4 in.
Width: 4 in.
Depth: 2.5 in
Warranty: 1 Year

4.0 Troubleshooting

Tools Required Digital volt-ohm meter
Refer to . Figure 2 Wiring Diagram
Verify proper voltage is being applied to the strobe and siren by measuring with the digital voltmeter probes
(see specifications label located inside the enclosure to determine correct voltage).

Strobe: measure voltage from the second terminal on the terminal strip to the third terminal.

Siren: measure voltage from the second terminal on the terminal strip to the fourth terminal.

If power is being provided and the corresponding strobe or siren does not activate, return the alarm station for
repair or replacement as discussed in section 6.0 ( ) of this manual or replace damaged components as
referred to in section 5.0 (Spare Parts List).

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5.0 Spare Parts List

Part #

Description
3016 4 pin Terminal Block
027-002627-000 Strobe Gasket
027-24412-0 Horn Gasket

Strobe Light

354-49506-

│ └──┬──┘
Color of strobe Voltage
2 – Red 124 – 12 to 80 VDC
4 – Amber 120 – 120 VAC
5 – Green 240 – 240 VAC
6 – Blue
7 – Magenta
9 – Clear

Horn

356-000-

└──┬──┘ └──┬──┘
Voltage Type Voltage
350 – VAC 012 – 12 VDC
450 – VDC 024 – 24 VDC
120 – 120VAC
240 – 240VAC

6.0 Warranty

Detcon Inc., as manufacturer, warrants under intended normal use each new Model AV1-N4X NEMA 4X
alarm station to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year. The warranty
period begins from the date of shipment to the original purchaser and ends one year thereafter. All warranties
and service policies are FOB the Detcon Inc. facility located in The Woodlands, Texas.

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Shipping Address: 3200 A-1 Research Forest Dr., The Woodlands Texas 77381

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8067, The Woodlands Texas 77387-8067

Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] •

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