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Document No. D211-00-401-IS-SC           Issue E          02-03-2020                         Sheet 1 of 10

 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

D2xB1LD2 LED Beacons 

 

For use in Hazardous Locations

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

1) Warnings 

 DO NOT OPEN WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE 

ATMOSPHERE IS PRESENT 

 DO NOT OPEN WHEN ENERGISED 

 POTENTIAL ELECTROSTATIC CHARGING 

HAZARD - CLEAN ONLY WITH A DAMP 
CLOTH 
 

Avertissement: 

 NE PAS OUVRIR UN PRESENCE 

D’ATMOSPHERE EXPLOSIVE 

 NE PAS OUVRIR ENERGIE 

 DANGER POTENTIEL CHARGE 

ÉLECTROSTATIQUE - NETTOYER 
UNIQUEMENT AVEC UN CHIFFON HUMIDE 

 

2)  Rating & Marking Information 

 

2.1 Public Mode Fire Alarm Ratings 

 
The D2xB1LD2DC024 is certified for use a as public mode 
visual alarm device in accordance with UL1971 Third Edition 
and UL1638 Fifth Edition / CAN/ULC-S526 Fourth Edition. 
 
For use in public-mode fire alarm systems the beacon must 
be installed without the wire guard or plastic lens cover. 
 
The beacon must be set to one of the certified flash patterns 
of 1Hz, 1.5Hz or 2Hz (for DIP switch settings see section 10). 
For light output ratings see section 12. 
 
Up to 6-off units can be connected to the same wire run 
without a separate synchronization module and meet the 
synchronization requirements of UL1971 & UL1638 / 
CAN/ULC-S526. 
 

2.2 Private Mode Fire Alarm Ratings 

 
All models are approved for use as Visual Appliance for use 
in Fire Alarm Systems – Private Mode. 
 

For private mode fire alarm use the beacons must only be 
fitted with clear or red plastic lens covers and must be set to 
one of the certified flash patterns of 1Hz, 1.5Hz or 2Hz (for 
DIP switch settings see section 10). 
For light output ratings see section 12.

 

 
2.3 NEC & CEC Class / Division Ratings for US / Canada 

 
The D2xB1LD2 LED beacon complies with the following 
standards: 
 

ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2015 
CSA C22.2 No. 213-16 

 
The D2xB1LD2 LED beacon is rated as follows: 
 

Class I Div 2 ABCD T4 Ta -40°C to +50°C 
Class I Div 2 ABCD T4A Ta -40°C to +40°C 
Class II Div 2 FG T6 Ta -40°C to +50°C 
Class III Div 1&2 Ta -40°C to +50°C 
 

Installation must be carried out in compliance with the 
National Electric Code / Canadian Electric Code

 

 
2.4 NEC Class / Zone ratings US 

 
The D2xB1LD2 LED beacon complies with the following 
standards: 
 

UL 60079-0-2013 
UL 60079-15-2013 
UL 60079-31-2015 

 
The D2xB1LD2 LED beacon is rated as follows: 
 
Class I Zone 2 AEx nA IIC Gc T4 Ta -40°C to +50°C 
AEx tc IIIC 75°C Dc Ta -40°C to +50°C 
 
Installation must be carried out in compliance with the 
National Electric Code. 
 

2.5 CEC Class / Zone ratings Canada 

 
The D2xB1LD2 LED beacon complies with the following 
standards: 
 

CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60079-0:2015 
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60079-15:2016 
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60079-31:2015 

 
The D2xB1LD2 LED beacon is rated as follows: 
 
Ex nA IIC Gc X T4 Ta -40°C to +50°C 
Ex tc IIIC 75°C Dc X Ta -20°C to +50°C 
 
Installation must be carried out in compliance with the 
Canadian Electric Code

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for D2xB1LD2AC230

Page 1: ...971 UL1638 CAN ULC S526 2 2 Private Mode Fire Alarm Ratings All models are approved for use as Visual Appliance for use in Fire Alarm Systems Private Mode For private mode fire alarm use the beacons m...

Page 2: ...0079 10 2 Explosive atmospheres Classification of areas Explosive dust atmospheres 2 7 Ingress Protection Ratings The product is rated for ingress Protection as follows IP rating IP66 Type rating per...

Page 3: ...t to all of the sounders connected to the line When selecting the cable size consideration must be given to the voltage drop over the length of the cable run to ensure the min input voltage at the poi...

Page 4: ...r There are 2 off Live 2 off Neutral and 2 off Earth terminals in total 8 1 Wiring Diagrams Fig 3 D2XB1LD2 AC Simplified Block Diagram Fig 4 D2XB1LD2 AC Terminals 9 DC Wiring 3 off 2 way terminal bloc...

Page 5: ...itch 1 ON 0 OFF Example shown 100000 Flashing 1Hz Default setting 12 Interchangeable Spare Parts General Signaling and Private Mode Alarm Versions only The Beacon lens cover is interchangeable contact...

Page 6: ...e equipment should only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with the current relevant standards EN60079 19 IEC60079 19 Explosive atmospheres Equipment repair overhaul and recl...

Page 7: ...rried out to the correct NFPA standards and guidelines 14 1 Horizontal Light Output Dispersion for wall mounting public mode 0 15 15 30 45 60 75 90 90 30 45 60 75 Fig 12 Horizontal dispersion angles f...

Page 8: ...Dispersion for wall mounting public mode 75 60 45 30 15 0 90 Fig 13 Vertical dispersion angles for wall mounting Table 4 Vertical Light Output Dispersion for Wall Mounting Viewing Angle Of Rating Inte...

Page 9: ...in values as per UL 1971 UL1638 CAN ULC S526 at worst case min input voltage 14 4 On axis light output rating private mode Table 5 Vertical Light Output Dispersion for Ceiling Mounting Viewing Angle O...

Page 10: ...4mA 180mA Flashing Triple Strike 144 8mA 211 2mA D2xB1LD2AC115 115Vac 60Hz 115 120Vac 50 60Hz Steady High Power 83mA 102 4mA Steady Low Power 53mA 88 1mA Flashing 1Hz 68mA 99 7mA Flashing 1 5Hz 64 1m...

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