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Xenon beacon Xb15
TM332 Issue A
October
2018 www.eaton.com
Xenon beacon XB15
English
These units also have the following approvals:
Main Harmonics (AC) to EN61000-6-3:2007 /
IEC61000-3-2:2006
Conducted Emissions (DC) to EN61000-6-3:2007
Radiated Field Immunity (DC and AC) to EN61000-6-
2:2005 / IEC61000-4-3:2002 + A1:2002
Electrical Fast Transients/Bursts (DC and AC) to EN61000-
6-2:2005 / IEC61000-4-4:2004
Surge Immunity (DC and AC) to EN61000-6-2:2005 /
IEC61000-4-5:1995 + A1:2000
Dips and Interruptions (AC) to EN61000-6-2:2005 /
IEC61000-4-11:2004
Ingress protection (IP66 & 67) to BS EN 60529:92
EN54-23 coverage data & explanation of
terminology
Ceiling mounted devices- C-x-y
C - Ceiling mounted Device.
x - The maximum height of 3, 6 or 9m at which the VAD
may be mounted.
y - The diameter in metres of the cylindrical volume
covered (to a minimum level of 0.4 lux) when the device
is mounted to the ceiling at a height of 3, 6, or 9 m.
Example:
C-3-32 corresponds to a ceiling mounted device giving a
coverage cylindrical volume of 32 m, when mounted at
3 m.
Note: The projected space sits within the cylindrical
volume and ensures that all areas meet the required
illumination of 0.4 lux.
Tip: To convert the coverage diameter
y
to the width of a
square room.
Width of square room =
y
/1.414 m.
Wall mounted devices- W-x-y
W - Wall mounted Device.
x - The maximum height of the device on the wall in
metres, with a minimum value of 2.4.m.
y – The width in metres of the square volume covered (to
a minimum level of 0.4 lux) when the device is mounted
at a height x.
Example:
W-8-13 corresponds to a wall mounted device giving a
coverage cuboid volume of 8 m x 13 m x 13 m, when
mounted at a height of 8 m.
Tip: if the area to be covered is not square, use the larger
of either the length or width to ensure that the whole
area is covered.
MEDC VAD Coverage data
ceiling mounted
Wall mounted
C-3-16
W-3-5
Red lens
C-6-6
White lens
C-3-32
W-8-13
C-6-31
C-9-12
Further information is available via the Code of practice
(CoP 0001.)
CoP 0001 provides detailed guidance and
recommendations on the planning, design, installation,
commissioning and maintenance of VAD’s. A copy is
available at the following website:
http://www.redbooklive.com/pdf/CoP-0001-1-0.pdf
8.0 Functional safety
Introduction
The XB15 Beacon has been designed for use in potentially
explosive atmospheres and harsh environmental
conditions. The glass reinforced polyester enclosures are
suitable for use offshore or onshore, where light weight
combined with corrosion resistance is required.
The safety function of the Beacon is to provide an
intermittent spherical visual warning light when the
correct voltage is applied to the unit. The DC versions of
the Beacon are designed to operate on a supply voltage
tolerance of +/- 20%; the AC versions of the beacon are
designed to operate on a supply voltage tolerance of
+/- 10%.
