BExCS110-L2 Explosion Proof Alarm Horn & LED Beacon
The flameproof BExCS110-L2 combination alarm horn sounder and LED beacon is suitable for Zone 1, 2, 21 & 22. Approved to IECEx and ATEX standards.
The BExCS110-L2 features sound level ouputs of up to 117dB(A) at 1 metre with a choice of 32 alarm tones and 3 remotely selectable stages. The LED beacon contains an array of 4 high output, multi-function L.E.D.s. with a total of 7 modes of operation - 5 flashing modes and 2 steady modes for use in indicator / status applications. DC voltage versions feature three remotely selectable stages enabling multiple warnings to be signalled from one device.
The BEx range features enclosures manufactured from corrosion proof, marine grade copper free LM6 aluminium with a chromate and powder coat finish. All models have two M20 cable entries, large termination areas containing in & out terminals and an ingress protection of IP66/67.
Features:
• Marine grade, corrosion proof, LM6 aluminium enclosure
• Ingress protection IP66/67
• Automatic synchronisation on multi-beacon systems
• Choice of five flash rates: 1Hz, 1.5Hz, 2Hz, double and triple flash.
• High and low power Steady modes
• Three remotely selectable stages/channels on DC versions.
• Glass lens & Stainless Steel guard
• UV stable PC field replaceable lens colour filter
• Stainless steel fixings
• Dual M20 cable entries - adaptors available.
• Stopping plug included.
• Duplicate cable terminations (in & out for daisy-chain installations)
• Ratchet adjustable stainless steel ‘U’ bracket.
• Very large termination area.
• Reverse polarity diode fitted.
• IP66/67 ingress protection.
• 160 candela effective light intensity.
• ‘Stage Programmable’ version available with 45 tones & 4 remotely selectable stages.
Approvals:
IECEx KEM 10.0025X
IEC 60079-0 : 2011
IEC 60079-1 : 2007-4
IEC 60079-31 : 2013
ATEX KEMA 01ATEX2223X
EN 60079-0 : 2012 + A11
EN 60079-1 : 2007
EN 60079-31 : 2014
Coding:
• Ex d IIB T5 Gb Ta. -50°C to +50°C
• Ex d IIB T4 Gb Ta. -50°C to +70°C
• Ex tb IIIC T70°C Db Ta. -50°C to +40°C
• Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db Ta. -50°C to +55°C
• Ex tb IIIC T100°C Db Ta. -50°C to +70°C
Specification:
| Sounder/Horn: | |
| Maximum output: | 117dB(A) @ 1 metre [108dB(A) @ 10ft/3m] |
| Nominal output: | 110dB(A) @ 1m +/- 3dB - Tone 2 |
| [101dB(A) @ 10ft/3m] |
| No. of tones: | 32 (UKOOA / PFEER compliant) |
| No. of stages: | 3 |
| Volume control: | Max. 110dB(A); Min. 72dB(A) - Tone 2 |
| Effective range: | 100m/328ft @ 1KHz |
| Voltages DC: | 12vDC; 24vDC; 48vDC |
| Voltages AC: | 115vAC; 230vAC |
| Stage switching: | Negative or positive |
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| LED Beacon: | |
| Source: | Array of 4 x High Power Cree® LED's |
| Modes: | 1Hz flash (60 fpm) |
| 1.5Hz flash (90 fpm) |
| 2Hz flash (120 fpm) |
| Double strike flash |
| Triple strike flash |
| High Power Steady |
| Low Power Steady |
| Eff. Intensity cd: | 87 cd - High Power Steady |
| Eff. Intensity cd: | 160 cd - 1Hz flash |
| Lens colours: | Red, Amber, Yellow, Green, Blue, Clear & Magenta |
| Voltages DC: | 24vDC ( (18-54vDC) |
| Voltages AC: | 115vAC; 230vAC |
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| General: | |
| Ingress protection: | IP66/67 |
| Enclosure matl: | Marine grade copper free LM6 Aluminium |
| Enclosure finish: | Chromate & powder coated finish - anti-corrosion. |
| Colour: | RAL3000 Red |
| Horn material: | High impact UL94 V0 & 5VA FR ABS (Red) |
| Cable entries: | 2 x M20 ISO (1 x stopping plug included as standard) |
| Adaptors to M25, 1/2" & 3/4" NPT can be specified |
| Terminals: | 0.5 - 2.5mm² (20-14 AWG) |
| Enclosure volume: | < 2 litres |
| Line monitoring: | Blocking diode included |
| EOL Min. 500 Ohm 2w, or 3k3 Ohm 0.5w resistor |
| or diode (DC versions) can be fitted |
| Grounding stud: | M5 |
| Temp. range: | -50° to +70°C (-58°F to +158°F) |
| Relative humidity: | 90% at 20°C [68°F] |
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| Weight: | DC: 4.80kg/10.56Ibs AC: 5.00kg/11Ibs |
*SPL data +/-3dB(A), Candela with clear lens - at optimum voltage
Part Codes: BExCS L2 DPF [u] [e] [m] [s] [v] [x] . [y]
| Version: | Part code: | |
| | | |
| Product type: | BExCS L2 | Explosion proof Alarm Horn |
| | Sounder & LED Beacon |
| | | |
| Type: | DPF | Ex d, UV stable PC Colour Lens, |
| | Flare Horn |
| | | |
| Voltage: [u] | 012 | 12vDC |
| 024 | 24vDC |
| 048 | 48vDC |
| 115 | 115vAC |
| 230 | 230vAC |
| | | |
| Cable Entry Type: [e] | A | 2 x M20x1.5mm (Standard) |
| B | 2 x 1/2" NPT - adaptors |
| C | 2 x 3/4" NPT - adaptors |
| D | 2 x M25x1.5mm - adaptors |
| E | 1 x 1/2" NPT - adaptor |
| F | 1 x 3/4" NPT - adaptor |
| G | 1 x M25x1.5mm - adaptor |
| Note: | M20 stopping plugs for unused |
| | entries supplied with all options |
| | | |
| Adaptor/Stopping | B | Brass (Standard) |
| plug material: [m] | N | Nickel Plated |
| S | Stainless Steel |
| | | |
| Guard & Bracket | 1 | A2 304 Stainless Steel (Standard) |
| material: [s] | 2 | A4 316 Stainless Steel |
| | | |
| Enclosure colour: [x] | R | Red RAL3000 (Standard) |
| S | Special - contact us! |
| | | |
| Lens colour: .[y] | .1 | R Red |
| .2 | A Amber (Orange) |
| .3 | Y Yellow |
| .4 | G Green |
| .5 | B Blue |
| .7 | C Clear (Transparent) |
| .8 | M Magenta |
| Example part code: | BExCS L2 DPF [u] [e] [m] [s] [v] [x] . [y] |
| BExCS L2 DPF 024 A B 1 R . 1 |
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| Explanation of the above: | |
| Product type: | "BExCS L2" Ex-proof Alarm Horn Sounder |
| Sounder & LED Beacon |
| Type: | "DPF" = Ex d, UV stable PC Colour Lens, |
| Flare Horn |
| Voltage: [u] | "024" = 24vDC |
| Cable Entry: [e] | "A" = 2 x M20x1.5mm |
| Stopping plug: [m] | "B" = Brass (Standard) |
| Bracket material: [s] | "1" = A2 304 Stainless Steel (Standard) |
| Enclosure colour: [x] | "R" = Red RAL3000 (Standard) |
| Lens colour: .[y] | ."1" = (R) Red Lens colour |
Effective Candela lens colour factor:
| Red | Amber | Yellow | Green | Blue | Clear |
| 0.23 | 0.70 | 0.93 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 1.00 |
Current Consumption:
| Alarm Horn | | LED Beacon | | | |
| Version: | Voltage: | Current: | Voltage: | High | Low | Flashing |
| | | | Power | Power | 1Hz: |
| | | | Steady: | Steady: | |
| 24vDC | +/-25% | 265mA | 18-54vDC | 240mA | 134mA | 110mA |
| 115vAC | +/-10% | 110mA | +/-10% | 95mA | 78mA | 90mA |
| 230vAC | +/-10% | 56mA | +/-10% | 48mA | 37mA | 45mA |
Beacon Modes:
| Stage 1: | Stage 2: | Stage 3: |
| [On board] | [Remote] | [Remote] |
| High Power Steady | Flashing 1Hz | Triple Strike |
| Low Power Steady | Flashing 1Hz | Triple Strike |
| Flashing 1Hz | 2x Flash 2Hz | Triple Strike |
| Flashing 1.5Hz | Flashing 2Hz | Double Strike |
| Flashing 2Hz | Triple Strike | Triple Strike |
| Double Strike | High Power Steady | Triple Strike |
| Triple Strike | Flashing 2Hz | Double Strike |
Note: Remote second and third stage on DC units only