GAI-Tronics 530FB User Manual

Pub. 42004-284F

GAI-TRONICS® CORPORATION

A HUBBELL COMPANY

Model 530FB Strobe wi t h

Dual Cons tant-On Lamps

Confidentiality Notice

This manua l is provide d sole ly as an operatio nal, installation, and ma inte nance guide and conta ins se nsitive
business and technical information that is confidential and proprietary to GAI-Tronics. GAI-Tronics
retains all intellectual property and other rights in or to the information contained herein, and such
information may only be used in connection with the operation of your GAI-Tronics product or system.
This manua l may not be dis closed in any form, i n whol e or in part, directly or indirect ly, t o any t hird party.

General Information

The Model 530FB Strobe features two constant-on lamps and a flashing strobe with secondary contacts
for auxiliary equip me nt. The str obe is desig n e d for top-of -pol e mount ing, wall mou nting, or surface
mounting.

The unit is equipped with a ¾-inch NPT female pipe
thread in the base; a pipe nipple or conduit with a
corresponding thread should be used for mounting the
units. For wall or surface mounting, the GAI-Tronics
Model 4115A Mounting Assembly Kit is
recommended.

Installation

Wiring

The Model 530FB Strobe is equipped with seven 15­foot conductor leads. Refer to Figure 1. The red (+)
and white (–) leads are connected to the 120 V ac
power source. The green lead is the ground wire.

The violet (+) an d ora nge (–) l eads are connect ed to the
emergency telephone to signal the strobe to flash. The
blu e and black leads are provid e d to ac tivate au xiliary
equipment.

GAI-Tronics Corporation P.O. Box 1060, Readi ng, PA 19607-1060 USA

610-777-1374  800-492-1212  Fax: [phone]

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Figure 1. Model 530FB Strobe Outline

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NOTE: The plastic retaining clip is supplied to secure the lamps during shipment, and can be removed
aft er installat ion if desir e d.

1. Connect a 5-amp, 250-volt fuse between the red (120 V ac) lead and the local power source.

2. Connect the white (neutral) lead to the local power source.

3. Connect the green lead to a ground connection.

4. Open the front cover of the emergency telephone to expose the printed circuit board assembly
(PCBA) and locate the terminal block labeled TB-2. (At the side of TB-2, the numerals 1 and 4
indicate the numbering sequence of the terminals.)

5. Bring the violet (+) and orange (–) leads through the entry hole used for the telephone line.

CAUTION

TB-2 is polarity sensit ive. Failure to co nnect the proper wi res to the terminals i ndi ca ted can
result in severe damage to the associated emergency telephone.

6. Connect the violet (+) lead to terminal 1 and the orange (–) lead to terminal 2

7. Replace the front cover on the emergency telephone and test the unit by pressing the E
button. The strobe is only activated by pressing the E

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OTE: The strobe provides a blue and black wire to activate auxiliary equipment such as signaling

MERGENCY button, not the CALL button.

on TB2.

MERGENCY

devices or camera call-up controls. These wires provide a dry contact closure, rated for 2 amps @
240 V ac, for the duration of the emergency telephone/strobe activation.

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Specification s

Operating voltage......................................................................................................... 120 V ac @ 60 Hz

Current................................................................................................................................. 0.69 amperes

OTE: The rated 0.69A current at 120 V ac 60 Hz is average during operation of the steady lights

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and strobe at the same time. The strobe causes a higher 50.5A current spike for a short 3 ms duration
approximately once every second, when the strobe circuit fires the strobe tube. Current limiting
and/or current protection devices should be specified accordingly.

Fluorescent lamp output (constant-on)........... 780 to 860 lumens (62 to 68.5 MSCP) @ 13 watts per lamp

Rated lamp life (constant-on)................................................................................................ 10,000 hours

Xenon (strobe tube)...................................................................................... 65 FPM (flashes per minute)

Auxiliary contact maximum rating.............................................................................. 2 amps @ 240 V ac

2 amps @ 30 V dc

Operating (environment) temperature range ....................................... -20° C to +50° C (-4° F to +122° F)

Environmental...................................................................NEMA-3R (when mounted with dome upright)

Construction: Base:.................................... Die-cast aluminum (light gray, baked enamel finish)

Dome:.................................................................................. Polycarbonate (blue)

Dimensions ...................................................................... 7.75 H × 8.25 W inches (196.85 × 209.55 mm)

Shipping weight .................................................................................................................. 9.0 lbs. (4 kg)

Mounting ...................................................................................................................... ¾-14 NPT female

Agency approvals...................................................................................................................UL and cUL

Strobe Control Coil Data

Nominal voltage........................................................................................................................... 12 V dc

Nominal current............................................................................................................................. 42 mA

Coil resistance ............................................................................................................... 285 ohms +/-10%

Must operate voltage................................................................................................................... 8.4 V dc

Must release voltage.................................................................................................................... 1.2 V dc

Terminations (ac, control, auxiliary contact).......................................................... 15-foot, 18 AWG wire

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Replacement Lamps

Description Manufacturer Part Number Lamp Rating

13-watt Quad Tube, Compact

Panasonic FDS13E41.U/2 860 Lumens (68.4 MSCP)

Fluorescent (Constant-on)
Phillips PL-C13W/41 860 Lumens (68.4 MSCP)
Sylvania/Osram CF13DD/841 780 Lumens (62.1 MSCP)
GE F13DBX23T4/SPX41 810 Lumens (64.5 MSCP)
SLI CF13LD/841 780 Lumens (62.1 MSCP)
Strobe Tube, Xenon GAI-Tronics 24851-007

Accessories

Mounting Assembly Kit GAI-Tronics 4115A

WARRANTY NOTE: GAI-Tronics’ standard warranty applies only to the strobe unit and its associated
electronics. Lamp replacement is not covered under warranty.

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Warranty

Equipment. GAI-Tronics warrants for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment, that any

GAI-Tronics equipment supplied hereunder shall be free of defects in material and workmanship, shall
comply with the then-current product specifications and product literature, and if applicable, shall be fit
for the purpose specified in the agreed-upon quotation or proposal document. If (a) Seller’s goods prove
to be defective in workmanship and/or material under normal and proper usage, or unfit for the purpose
specified and agreed upon, and (b) Buyer’s claim is made within the warranty period set forth above,
Buyer may return such goods to GAI-Tronics’ nearest depot repair facility, freight prepaid, at which time
they will be repaired or replaced, at Seller’s option, without charge to Buyer. Repair or replacement shall
be Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy. The warranty period on any repaired or replacement equipment
shall be the greater of the ninety (90) day repair warranty or one (1) year from the date the original
equipment was shipped. In no event shall GAI-Tronics warranty obligations with respect to equipment
exceed 100% of the total cost of the equipment supplied hereunder. Buyer may also be entitled to the
manufacturer’s warranty on any third-party goods supplied by GAI-Tronics hereunder. The applicability
of any such third-party warranty will be determined by GAI-Tronics.

Services. Any services GAI-Tronics provides hereunder, whether directly or through subcontractors,

shall be performed in accordance with the standard of care with which such services are normally
provided in the industry. If the services fail to meet the applicable industry standard, GAI-Tronics will
re-perform such services at no cost to buyer to correct said deficiency to Company's satisfaction provided
any and all issues are identified prior to the demobilization of the Contractor’s personnel from the work
site. Re-performance of services shall be Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy, and in no event shall GAI­Tronics warranty obligations with respect to services exceed 100% of the total cost of the services
provided hereunder.

Warranty Periods. Every claim by Buyer alleging a defect in the goods and/or services provided

hereunder shall be deemed waived unless such claim is made in writing within the applicable warranty
periods as set forth above. Provided, however, that if the defect complained of is latent and not
discoverable within the above warranty periods, every claim arising on account of such latent defect shall
be deemed waived unless it is made in writing within a reasonable time after such latent defect is or
should have been discovered by Buyer.

Limitations / Exclusions. The warranties herein shall not apply to, and GAI-Tronics shall not be

responsible for, any damage to the goods or failure of the services supplied hereunder, to the extent
caused by Buyer’s neglect, failure to follow operational and maintenance procedures provided with the
equipment, or the use of technicians not specifically authorized by GAI-Tronics to maintain or service the
equipment. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF AND
EXCLUDE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY
OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Return Policy

If the equipment requires service, contact your Regional Service Center for a return authorization number
(RA#). Equipment should be shipped prepaid to GAI-Tronics with a return authorization number and a
purchase order number. If the equipment is under warranty, repairs or a replacement will be made in
accordance with the warranty policy set forth above. Please include a written explanation of all defects to
assist our technicians in their troubleshooting efforts.

Call 800-492-1212 (inside the USA) or 610-777-1374 (outside the USA) for help identifying the
Regional Service Center closest to you.

(Rev. 10/06)