10
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Spire
™
200 Beacon
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Wiring the Beacon
REVERSE POLARITY/MISWIRING: To avoid damage to the light,
ensure that the input voltage is the same as the voltage rating of
the light. Ensure that correct polarity is observed. Also ensure
that the unit is properly fused with a 2.0-amp fuse.
Table 3 Wire Connections
Color
Description
Connection Point
Black
Ground
Battery Negative
Red
Mode 1
Switched Positive
12-24 Vdc
White
Mode 2
Switched Positive
12-24 Vdc
Brown
Low Power
Switched Positive
12-24 Vdc
Green
Program/
FSLink
12-24 Vdc
To wire the beacon:
1. Determine the required functions and the length of wires
needed to access them. A five-conductor cable can be
selected for a full-featured installation. For lengths up to
15 feet (5 m), use minimum 18 AWG (1 mm
2
) wire. For lengths
over 15 feet, use minimum 16 AWG (1.5 mm
2
) wire. Before
wiring the beacon, refer to Table 3 for the function of each
wire.
2. Strip 1/4 inch (5 mm) of insulation from the ends of the
installer-supplied wires.
3. Use insulated butt connectors to connect the wires to the
power cable of the beacon. Ensure that the connectors are
securely crimped and properly insulated.
4. Connect the end of the fuse holder to the positive (+)
terminal of the voltage source.
