Edwards Signaling 102 User Manual

TM

102 Series Triliptical

Stackable Beacon

Lighting System Installation Sheet

PLC Compatibility

The electrical input characteristics for PLC compatible signals
are listed in Table 3. Signals with these characteristics may be
directly connected to PLC output cards that do not exceed
these input characteristics.

Installation

Installation must be in accordance with the latest edition of the
National Electrical Code and other governing standards and
codes for standard installation.

WARNINGS: To prevent electrical shock, do not connect
power until instructed to do so.

Description / Operation

The Edwards Triliptical Stackable Beacon Lighting System is a
unique audible-visual signaling device that can contain up to 5
light modules and either a single or multiple tone module in a
single "stack."

All components of the Triliptical Stackable Beacon Lighting
System are UL and cUL listed subassemblies. The units,
when assembled, are UL and cUL listed for indoor and outdoor
applications. The enclosures are NEMA 3R, 4X, and IP65
rated.

The optically designed lenses are available in five colors. See
“Specifications” on page 3. Each lens module contains a
removable cover to allow for easy relamping. The lens module
cover features a molded-in gasket for weather tight reliability.

The unit's bases are available in three models. Two models
feature shorter bases that are used when a lower profile is
desired: one for surface mounting and one for pendant
mounting. The other model features a larger base with a
terminal block for use with an optional horn assembly. The
larger base also functions as a junction box.

A pipe mount kit, Cat. No. 102PMF (sold separately) and one
of three extension pipes (sold separately) allows the status
indicator to be raised above the mounting surface for increased
visibility. It can be used with either the Cat. No. 102TBS or
Cat. No. 102PMBS mounting bases.

To prevent abrasion of wiring insulation, ensure that wire
passage holes are adequately protected.

1. If using the 102PMF mounting kit, perform the following:

NOTE: All references below are to Figure 4.

a. Using the supplied gasket (D) as a guide, mark the

four mounting holes and the center clearance hole on
an appropriate surface.

b. Punch the four mounting holes. Punch the wiring

clearance hole in the mounting surface to be
sufficiently larger than that in the gasket to ensure the
wiring insulation is protected from abrasion by the
gasket (without interfering with the mounting screw
holes), or provide other appropriate wire insulation
abrasion protection as needed.

c. Screw the pipe extension (purchased separately) into

the mounting flange.

d. Ground the flange by pulling the ground wire through

the mounting surface clearance hole and center hole
of the gasket. Connect earth ground to the bottom of
the base mount flange using the ground screw (G)
and wire retention terminal cup washer (H).

e. Pull the remaining field wiring through center

clearance hole of mounting surface, center hole of the
gasket, pipe mount flange and extension pipe.

f. Align the mounting gasket (D) and flange (A) on the

panel. Secure using (4) #10-24 x 1" (25 mm) pan
head screws (B), (4) external tooth #10 star washers
(E) and (4) #10-24 hex nuts (F).

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g. Mount the base as instructed below.

2. Mount the base using one of the following methods:

NOTE: For indoor applications, the base may be panel
mounted or conduit mounted. For NEMA3R, 4X, and outdoor
applications, it is recommended that the unit be conduit
mounted vertically facing up using either the Cat. No. 102TBS
or Cat. No. 102PMBS base.

a. Cat. No. 102TBS Install base on 3/4" (19 mm)

conduit (not supplied). Pull field wiring through
conduit entrance hole.

b. Cat. No. 102PMBS Install base on 3/4" (19 mm)

conduit (not supplied). Pull field wiring through
conduit entrance hole.

c. Cat. No. 102DMBS Using the supplied mounting

gasket as a template, punch the four mounting holes.
Punch the wiring clearance hole in the mounting
surface to be sufficiently larger than that in the gasket
to ensure the wiring insulation is protected from
abrasion by the gasket (without interfering with the
mounting screw holes), or provide other appropriate
wire insulation abrasion protection as needed. Mount
the base to the surface using the (2) screws
(supplied).

3. Connect field wiring.

a. Cat. No. 102TBS Connect field wiring to the terminal

block as shown in Figure 1.

b. Cat. No. 102PMBS or Cat. No. 102DMBS Using

wire nuts, connect 18" (457 mm) wire leads to field
wiring. The six wire leads are marked as follows:
Neutral, 1 Bottom, 2, 3, 4 & 5. 1 Bottom denotes the
lead for the bottom-most signal in the stack.

c. If using the optional Cat. No. 102SIGST single tone

module or Cat No. 102SIGMT multi-tone module,
connect additional field wiring to the terminal block
mounted on the signal assembly as shown in Figure

2.

NOTE: The tone module may be wired to sound
independently or in conjunction with a light signal.

(1) To sound tone module independently, connect to

separate hot lead.

(2) To sound tone module with a particular light,

connect horn hot terminal to selected light
terminal on Cat. 102TBS terminal block.

4. Assemble the stackable beacon lighting system (Figure 3).

d. Insert the appropriate light source into board grooves

at bottom of lens module, ensuring that the four
prongs on the PC board are aligned with the plug
located in the back of the lens assembly.

NOTE: When using LED light sources, ensure that the color
of the LED light source and the lens assembly match.

e. Place the lens assembly cover on the front of the lens

module and secure using two captive screws.

f. Repeat steps a through e for any remaining modules

(up to 5).

g. Once the last module has been assembled, place the

cap on top and secure the cap with the captive screw.

WARNING: To prevent electrical shock, disconnect power to
all modules. Wait 5 minutes for stored energy in strobe
modules to dissipate before working on unit.

5. Apply power to the unit and verify proper operation.

Maintenance

Light Source Replacement

1. Loosen captive screws and remove cover of affected lens
module.

2. Remove the light source assembly from the lens module.

3. Install new light source assembly ensuring that the four
prongs on the PC board are aligned with the plug located
in the back of the lens module.

WARNING: To prevent leakage, ensure the magnifier ring on
the lens cover and the magnifier ring on the lens module are
aligned (Figure 3).

4. Replace lens cover and secure using two captive screws.

Cleaning

The lens surfaces should be periodically dusted and cleaned
with a dry soft clean cloth to maintain optimum light visibility. If
necessary, the outside of the lens may be cleaned with water
and a mild detergent on a well rung-out, soft, clean cloth.

Figure 1: Wiring Cat. No. 102TBS

a. Pull the captive key in the lens module into the "out"

position.

b. Place the first lens module on top of the base.

c. Push in the captive key to secure the lens module.

WARNING: To prevent leakage, ensure the magnifier ring on
the lens cover and the magnifier ring on the lens module are
aligned (Figure 3).

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