A/F hexagon key). Ensure the required gap (0.15mm max.) is maintained between the cover and enclosure
3.0 OPERATION
3.0 OPERATION
The operating voltage of the unit is stated on the unit label.
The Beacon can either be powered directly or initiated by means of a telephone ringing signal or remote 24Vdc
The operating voltage of the unit is stated on the unit label.
supply via a relay if specified when ordering. See documentation supplied with the beacon for confirmation of
The Beacon can either be powered directly or initiated by means of a telephone ringing signal or remote
initiation method
24Vdc supply via a relay if specified when ordering. See documentation supplied with the beacon for
confirmation of initiation method
GENERAL ARRANGEMENT/SCHÉMA GENERAL/AUFBAU/GENERALIDADES
4.0 MAINTENANCE
4.0 MAINTENANCE
During the working life of the unit, it should require little or no maintenance.
However, if abnormal or unusual environmental conditions occur due to plant damage or accident etc., then
During the working life of the unit, it should require little or no maintenance.
visual inspection is recommended.
However, if abnormal or unusual environmental conditions occur due to plant damage or accident etc., then
If the unit requires cleaning, then only clean exterior with a damp cloth to avoid electro-static charge build
visual inspection is recommended.
up.
If the unit requires cleaning, then only clean exterior with a damp cloth to avoid electro-static charge build up.
Replacement of the xenon tube (see below) can be carried out by competent site personnel. Other repairs should
Replacement of the xenon tube (see below) can be carried out by competent site personnel. Other repairs
be undertaken by returning the unit to MEDC or by an authorised repairer of Ex equipment.
should be undertaken by returning the unit to MEDC or by an authorised repairer of Ex equipment.
If a unit fault should occur, then the unit can be repaired by MEDC. All parts of the unit are replaceable.
If a unit fault should occur, then the unit can be repaired by MEDC. All parts of the unit are replaceable.
If you acquired a significant quantity of units, then it is recommended that spares are also made available.
If you acquired a significant quantity of units, then it is recommended that spares are also made available.
Please discuss your requirements with the Technical Sales Engineers at MEDC.
Please discuss your requirements with the Technical Sales Engineers at MEDC.
Removing / Replacing Xenon Tube
Removing / Replacing Xenon Tube
CAUTION: Before removing the cover assembly, ensure that the power to the unit is isolated.
CAUTION: Before removing the cover assembly, ensure that the power to the unit is isolated.
Note: These beacons each contain two separate xenon tubes which should both be replaced at the same
Note: These beacons each contain two separate xenon tubes which should both be replaced at the same time
time
Unscrew the 3 off M8 screws (6.0mm A/F hexagon key) holding the cover assembly to the base. The cover
Unscrew the 3 off M8 screws (6.0mm A/F hexagon key) holding the cover assembly to the base. The cover
screws are captive and will be retained in the cover assembly.
screws are captive and will be retained in the cover assembly.
Twist the cover assembly gently clockwise and anti-clockwise, whilst pulling it away from the base. Remove to
Twist the cover assembly gently clockwise and anti-clockwise, whilst pulling it away from the base. Remove to
gain access to the interior. The cover will be remain attached to the base by means of a retention chain
gain access to the interior. The cover will be remain attached to the base by means of a retention chain
Loosen the screws in the terminal blocks and replace the tubes (2 off). Please refer to the fitting instruction
Loosen the screws in the terminal blocks and replace the tubes (2 off). Please refer to the fitting instruction sheet
sheet supplied with the new tubes for the correct trigger wire orientation. Ensure the tubes are standing
supplied with the new tubes for the correct trigger wire orientation. Ensure the tubes are standing vertical in
vertical in the terminal block once fitted.
the terminal block once fitted.
Carefully replace the cover assembly back onto the base, avoiding damage to the mating surfaces, and
ensuring the o-ring remains correctly seated in its groove during re-assembly. Fully tighten the 3 off M8 cover
screws (6.0mm A/F hexagon key). Ensure the required gap (0.15mm max.) is maintained between the cover
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