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Document No. D189-00-501-IS
Issue 11
20-08-22
Sheet 1 of 8
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
D2xC1 Alarm Horn and Strobe
For use in Hazardous Locations
1) Product Table
2) Introduction
The D2xC1 is an ATEX, IECEx, UKEX and UL certified Alarm
Horn and Strobe which produces a loud warning signal and
bright visual signal in a hazardous area. Sixty-Four first stage
alarm sounds can be selected by internal switches and each
one can be externally changed to a second, third or fourth
stage alarm sound. The unit may be used for Gas applications
in Zone 2 / Class I Zone 2 / Class I, Division 2 as well as for
Dust applications in Zone 22 / Class II Zone 22 / Class II
Divison 2 / Class III Division 1 & 2. The beacon flashes at a
set rate of 1Hz. The D2xC1X05DC024 & D2xC1X10DC024
are also listed as Audible & Visual Appliances for use in Fire
Alarm Systems Private Mode in accordance with UL464 Tenth
Edition & UL1638 Fourth Edition.
3) Warnings
SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS II, DIVISION 2, GROUPS A, B, C
AND D HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
SUITABLE FOR USE IN CLASS II, DIVISION 2, GROUPS E, F AND
G HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
WARNING: DO NOT OPEN WHEN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE IS
PRESENT
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – SUBSTITUTION OF ANY
COMPONENT MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS I, DIVISION
2.
WARNING – EXPLOSION HAZARD – SUBSTITUTION OF ANY
COMPONENTS MAY IMPAIR SUITABILITY FOR CLASS II,
DIVISION 2.
POTENTIAL ELECTROSTATIC CHARGING HAZARD – CLEAN
ONLY WITH A DAMP CLOTH
USE HEAT RESISTANT CABLES AND CABLE GLANDS (RATED 90ºC
OR HIGHER)
EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT REMOVE OR REPLACE LAMPS,
FUSES OR PLUG-IN MODULES UNLESS POWER HAS BEEN
DISCONNECTED OR THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF
IGNITIBLE CONCENTRATIONS OF FLAMMABLE GASES OR
VAPORS.
EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT DISCONNECT WHILE THE CIRCUIT
IS LIVE OR UNLESS THE AREA IS KNOWN TO BE FREE OF
IGNITIBLE CONCENTRATIONS.
4) Ratings and Markings
4.1. Fire Alarm Ratings
The following models are approved for use as Audible and
Visual Appliance for use in Fire Alarm Systems – Private Mode
(UL1638/UL464): D2XC1X05DC024 & D2XC1X10DC024.
See fire instruction manual D189-00-501-IS-SC-UL
D2XC1
Model
Nom. Voltage
Voltage Range
Operating Current
Max Current
D2xC1X05DC024
24Vdc
20-28Vdc
513mA
521mA @ 20Vdc
D2xC1x05DC048
48Vdc
42-58Vdc
311mA
328mA @ 42Vdc
D2xC1x05AC115
115Vac
115-125Vac 60Hz
174mA
183mA @ 125Vac
D2xC1x05AC230
230Vac
215-250Vac50Hz
63mA
77mA @ 250Vac
D2xC1X10DC024
24Vdc
20-28Vdc
876mA
876mA @ 20Vdc
D2xC1x10DC048
48Vdc
42-58Vdc
461mA
475mA @ 42Vdc
D2xC1x10AC115
115Vac
115-125Vac 50Hz
320mA
343mA @ 125Vdc
D2xC1x10AC230
230Vac
215-250Vac 60Hz
100mA
115mA @ 250Vdc
Table 1: Electrical Ratings.
