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

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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.

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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

N

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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