P-047550-1300 ISSUE 5 © 1998
FARMINGTON, CT 203-699-3000 FAX 860-677-7746
Installation Instructions for Catalog Series 96B,
98B and 99B AdaptaBeacon
®
Signals
EDWARDS
Electrical Specifications
General Information
The Catalog Series 96B, 98B and 99B Adaptabeacon signals
are small strobe lights suitable for indoor or outdoor (weath-
erproof) installation. Catalog Series 96B and 98B
AdaptaBeacons are UL listed in NEMA 4X enclosures.
The 96B and 98B series signals are designed for mounting on
1/2" (13mm) NPT conduit. The 96B and 98B series signals
can also be direct surface mounted. The 98B series signals
are supplied with a hardware mounting kit for direct surface
mounting. For outdoor (weatherproof) installation, the 96B
and 98B series signals must be conduit mounted with their
lens facing directly up. When installing indoors, these sig-
nals can be mounted in any position. The 96B series signals
are AC powered; the 98B series are DC powered. Each series
includes several models with different operating voltages.
The 99B series signals come with a magnetic mounting disk
on their base and a 7 1/2 foot (2.29m) cord with cigarette
lighter adapter plug. These signals can be attached to any
steel surface and are ideal for temporary mounting on vehicle
roofs, dashboards or rear decks. A steel circular disk-
Velcro
®
assembly is supplied with the 99B series signals to
provide a steel surface for vehicles with non-magnetic sur-
faces such as dashboards. A fabric hood is also included with
these signals, which may be attached to the signal when it is
mounted inside the vehicle to shield the vehicle occupant’s
eyes from the strobe light. The 99B series are 12V DC pow-
ered.
CATALOG NUMBER**
RATED VOLTAGE
CURRENT
(Amps)
96B(*)-N5
120Vac 50/60 Hz
0.10 Amp
96B(*)-R5
240Vac 50/60 Hz
0.02 Amp
98B(*)-E1
12Vdc
0.50 Amp
98B(*)-G1
24Vdc
0.30 Amp
98B(*)-FY
36Vdc
0.30 Amp
99B(*)-E1
12Vdc
0.50 Amp
*Specify color of lens by adding one of the following letters to
the catalog number: A-amber, B-blue, C-clear, G-green,
M-magenta, or R-red.
**All units are UL Listed with the exception of the 99(*)-E1.
Figure 1. Conduit Mounting of the 96B
and 98B Series Signals
Installation
Install the signals using one of the following mounting proce-
dures.
WARNINGS
To prevent electrical shock, ensure that power is
disconnected before installing the signal.
To prevent leakage and a potential shock hazard,
when mounting outdoors the signal must be
installed with the lens or dome facing directly up.
96B and 98B Series Signals - Conduit Mounting
1.
Refer to Figure 1. The signals require 1/2” (13 mm) NPT
conduit (not supplied). Route the wire leads from the signal
base through the conduit. Refer to the signal’s label for the
voltage rating. Thread the conduit into the signal mounting
base.
