Safety Signal™ Installation Guide
Safety Signal™
Models SS0550 thru SS0554
340 Gateway Park Drive
North Syracuse, NY 13212
Phone: 315-463-7348
Toll Free: 866-235-7468
Fax: 315-463-8559
Email: sales@dlmanufacturing.com
www.dlmanufacturing.com
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INPUT CURRENT WITH NO OUTLET(S) OR LEVELER LOAD
MAXIMUM OUTLET(S) CURRENT
MAXIMUM LEVELER LOAD CURRENT (J7 OR J8)
OUTSIDE LIGHT BOX VOLTAGE
MAXIMUM OUTSIDE LIGHT BOX LOAD CURRENT
1.25 A (12 V POWER SUPPLY CURRENT LIMIT)
SENSOR VOLTAGE (J2, J3 & J4)
MAXIMUM SENSOR CURRENT (J2, J3 & J4)
.2 A (J2, J3 & J4 PROTECTED BY PTC THERMISTOR)
Standard Safety Signal™
No options: No outlets or interlocks
Powers & controls one outlet for dock light
Dock light turns off when door is closed
Powers & controls two outlets
Dock light & fan turn off when door is closed
No Inside Red & Green Light
Powers & controls two outlets
Dock light & fan turn off when door is closed
Powers & controls two outlets & interlocks
Electric/Hydraulic leveler
Dock light and fan turn off when door is closed
Leveler will not run when door is closed
Powers & controls two outlets & interlocks Pneumatic
leveler
Dock light and fan turn off when door is closed
Leveler will not run when door is closed
Fan turns off when leveler runs
No Inside Red & Green Light
Powers & controls two outlets & interlocks Pneumatic
leveler
Dock light and fan turn off when door is closed
Leveler will not run when door is closed
Fan turns off when leveler runs
INTRODUCTION
This manual is used for all Safety Signal™ model types. The control board is programmed
for each model’s function. The description explains the differenced between model types.
ELECTRICAL RATINGS:
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Door Opens
Outside light turns red
Inside light turns green
Interlock items now function
Dock light
Fan
Leveler & OPT 1 Contacts close
Door Closes
Outside light turns green
Inside light turns red
Interlock items turn off
Dock light
Fan
Leveler & OPT 1 Contacts open
Please Note: When dock door is closed, the light will
switch to red inside and green outside after a 10 second
delay.
Safety Signal™
---Sequence of Operations--Testing
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Drill bits, masonry bit for tap-con / wood bits 3/16” for pilot hole in dock seal
Precision flat blade screwdriver 1/8” wide
INTRODUCTION / ELECTRICAL RATINGS
GENERAL INFO / INDEX / REQUIRED TOOLS
INSTALLER SUPPLIED HARDWARE & FASTENERS
INSIDE LIGHT BOX MOUNTING
INSIDE LIGHT BOX MOUNTING CONTINUED
PHOTO EYE INSTALL – TYPICAL & MxV DOOR
PHOTO EYE INSTALL – ROLLING STEEL DOOR
EXTERNAL BOX INSTALLATION
CONTROL BOARD WIRING OVERVIEW / INDEX
WIRING DIAGRAM J6, J7 & J8
INSIDE TO OUTSIDE BOX WIRING DIAGRAM J15
DOCK SEAL BRACKET (OPTIONAL)
BOLLARD MOUNTING BRACKET (OPTIONAL)
MODEL 550 SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM
MODEL 551 SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM
MODEL 552 SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM
MODEL 553 SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM
MODEL 554 SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM
DL MANUFACTURING TERMS/CONDITIONS/WARRANTY
Do not use in hazardous or corrosive environments!
1. Inspect inside connections for any
damage
2. Inspect mounting bolts for tightness
3. Clean unit with compressed air
4. Clean Photo Sensor Lenses
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Sheet metal walls are not
thick enough to hold inside
box
Sheet metal walls are not
thick enough to hold outside
box
(4) ¼” x ¾” self-drilling
screws
(4) ¼” x ¾” self-drilling screws
Use DL Manufacturing
supplied fasteners
Use 1-1/4” x ¼” lag screws to
attach dock seal bracket to
dock seal.
Wiring the inside and outside
box together
3 conductor 18 gauge wire
½” flexible conduit with
connector for 7/8 knockout
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE CALL DL MANUFACTURING TOLL FREE 866-235-7468
Safety Signal Serial #:
(LOCATED LOWER PORTION OF CONTROL BOARD)
Installer-supplied hardware & fasteners
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INSIDE LIGHT BOX MOUNTING
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INSIDE LIGHT BOX MOUNTING CON’T.
SEE PAGE 4 FOR
FASTENER USAGE
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