INSTRUCTION & SERVICE MANUAL

L101X Range - Xenon Strobe Beacon

High Powered Xenon Tube Beacon
5J Xenon Flash Tube Dimensions : 86.0 x 86.0mm Backbox Type See D185-05-001
Three modes : Flashing 1 Hz, Flashing 1.5Hz (DC units Only), 0.5-4.0mm² terminals
Double Strike (DC Units Only) AWG22-AWG12
IP Rating: Type 4 / 4X / 3R / 13, IP66 Standard L101 Multi-purpose Sonora
Cable entry: M20 cable entry ( IP66)
Temp: -40°C/°F to +66°C/+151°F Backbox Backbox Backbox
Dependent on Back Box selected
General Signaling Canada:
[B] [M] [S]
L101XDC: -40°C/F to +55°C/+131°F
L101XAC: -40°C/F to +40°C/+104°F Ø6.3mm [0.25"]
EN54-23: -25°C/-13°F to +55°C/+131°F
Unit weight: 200g
L101X

86.4mm [3.40"]

86.4mm [3.40"]

86.4mm [3.40"]
CE, UKCA & UL Approved
VdS/CPR Approval for EN54-23 (24/48Vdc Application Only)
General Signalling for US & Canada - UL1638A & CSA22.2-205-17
Private Mode Fire for US & Canada - UL1638, CAN/ULC-S526

Nominal Operating 86.4mm [3.40"] 86.4mm [3.40"] 86.4mm [3.40"]

Model No. Nominal Voltage Voltage Range Max Operating RMS# 98.0mm [3.86"]
Current†

L101XDC012[Z]…[X]/[Y] 12V dc/ac 11.5-14V dc/ac 500mA/380mA 531mA @14Vdc / 341mA @14Vac
L101XDC024[Z]…[X]/[Y] 24V dc/ac 20-28V dc/ac 250mA/300mA 271mA @20Vdc / 426mA @28Vac
L101XDC048[Z]…[X]/[Y] 48V dc 42-54V dc 170mA 170mA @42Vdc M20 Stopping Plug M20 Stopping Plug

92.7mm [3.65"]

92.7mm [3.65"]
82.2mm [3.24"]
L101XAC048[Z]…[X]/[Y] 48V ac 42-54V ac 250mA 360mA @52.8Vac
L101XAC115[Z]…[X]/[Y] 115V ac 115V ac +-10% 50/60Hz 70mA 101mA @126.5Vac
L101XAC230[Z]…[X]/[Y] 230V ac 230V ac +-10% 50/60Hz 35mA 58mA @253Vac
[Z] Denotes Backbox Type: B = Standard L101; S = Sonora; M = Multi-purpose (with Lugs)
[X] Denotes Housing Colour: R = Red; G = Grey; W = White
[Y] Denotes Lens Colour*: R = Red; G = Green; A = Amber; B = Blue; C = Clear; M = Magenta 85.1mm [3.35"] 114.2mm [4.50"] 84.8mm [3.34"]
*Only Red & Clear Lens VdS/CPR Approved.
†Nominal Voltage, 1Hz Flash Pattern & Tone 12; #Worst-case input voltage and worst case flash pattern

Access to Enclosure

ATTENTION: On strobe beacons allow a minimum of 2

5
minutes for hazardous high voltage to discharge from unit.

ATTENTION: Lens on unit will be hot Supplied gasket must be fitted to

backbox if using internal mounting
0.4Nm allow to cool prior to removal.
holes in order to maintain
0.5 - 4.0mm²
3 IP Rating/ Type Rating

Use suitable conduit or cable glands with

suitable IP or type rating Terminal Connections

Attention: Installation must be carried out by an electrician in compliance with the latest codes and regulations.
Attention: L'installation doit être effectuée par un électricien conformément aux derniers codes et réglementations.
Achtung: Die Installation muss von einem Elektriker gemäß den neuesten Vorschriften und Bestimmungen durchgeführt werden.
Attenzione: L'installazione deve essere eseguita da un elettricista in conformità con i codici e le normative più recenti.
Atención: La instalación debe ser realizada por un electricista de acuerdo con los últimos códigos y regulaciones.
Atenção: A instalação deve ser realizada por um eletricista de acordo com os códigos e regulamentos mais recentes.
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Внимание: установка должна выполняться электриком в соответствии с последними нормами и правилами. 5
Attention: Disconnect from power source before installation or service to prevent electric shock
Attention: Débranchez-le de la source d'alimentation avant l'installation ou l'entretien pour éviter tout choc électrique.
Achtung: Vor Installation oder Wartung von der Stromquelle trennen, um einen Stromschlag zu vermeiden.
Attenzione: scollegare dall'alimentazione prima dell'installazione o dell'assistenza per evitare scosse elettriche.
Atención: desconéctelo de la fuente de alimentación antes de la instalación o el servicio para evitar descargas eléctricas.
Atenção: Desconecte da fonte de alimentação antes da instalação ou serviço para evitar choque elétrico
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Внимание: отключите от источника питания перед установкой или обслуживанием, чтобы предотвратить поражение
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электрическим током.

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Header Pin Settings for Flashing modes Re-assembly

B
A C 1Hz Flash (60FPM) 3

Pilot drilling positions (2x)

B Pilot drilling positions (4x) on 60.3 (2.37")Pitch Circle
on 50.8 (2") Pitch Circle
A C 1.5Hz Flash (90FPM)* 1

B
A C

B
A C Double Strike Flash Pattern*
TORQUE 5Nm
(4lb.in) Rear Ø20mm Knockout
for M20 Cable Entry
if required
2
*Flashing 1.5Hz and Double Strike modes are not available on the following units: L101XDC012[b][x]/[y]
when used with an AC supply; L101XAC048[b][x]/[y]; L101XAC115[b][x]/[y] & L101XAC230[b][x]/[y].

Unit Category C Category W Category O Power

Wiring See D185-06-001 Coverage Area According to EN54-23 C-9-6.8 W-2.4-4.8 O-4.8-10
L101XDC024[z][x]/C 6W
V=326.9m³ V=55.3m³ V=230.4m³
C-3-2.6 N/A O-1.9-3.6
L101XDC024[z][x]/R 6W
V=15.9m³ N/A V=13.0m³
C-9-7 W-2.5-5 O-5-10
L101XDC048[z][x]/C 8.4W
V=346.4m³ V=62.5m³ V=250.0m³
E L101XDC048[z][x]/R
C-3-3 N/A O-2-4
8.4W
-(neg) V=21.2m³ N/A V=16.0m³

+(pos) N~ L~ N~
y x
L~
100.0

x
x

y
C
B

y y
A

-+ LNE
Category C-x-y (Ceiling Category W-x-y (Wall mounted): Category O-x-y (Open class):
mounted): Ceiling mounted, Wall mounted, where x is the maximum Centrally wall mounted, where x is the max
where x is the maximum ceiling mounting height from the floor and y is the height and width of the wall area covered
height and y the diameter of the maximum length of the sides of the square by the device and y is the max depth of the
10-14 VDC/AC 115 VAC cylindrical volume covered by the floor area covered by the VAD. volume covered by the VAD or ceiling
20-28 VDC/AC 230 VAC VAD. mounted where x is the max width and

- 42-54 VDC/AC L~ N~ E length of the floor area covered of the VAD

+

48 VAC and y is the max ceiling height.

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Attention: Installation must be carried out by an electrician in compliance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, and the National Fire Alarm
Signaling Code, NFPA 72 or CSA 22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, Safety Standard for Electrical Installations, Section 32. / L'installation doit
exclusivement être réalisée par du personnel qualifié, conformément au code national d'électricité américain, NFPA 70, et le code national d’alarrme
incendie et de signalisation NFPA 72 ou CSA 22.1 Code canadien de l'électricité, première partie, norme de sécurité relative aux installations électriques,
Section 32

Attention: Disconnect from power source before installation or service to prevent electric shock / Débranchez-le de la source d'alimentation avant l'instal-
lation ou l'entretien pour éviter tout choc électrique.

Attention: Do not paint / Ne pas Peinturer

· -40°C to +66°C / -40°F to +151°F

· Units can be mounted using the 2-off ø6mm holes in the mounting lugs or through the back of the housing using the supplied gasket seal.
· L101XDC024 is approved for use as a Visual signal appliance for fire alarm use – Private Mode. (UL1638 & CAN/ULC-S526).
· For private mode fire alarm use, the beacon must be set to the certified flash pattern of 1Hz.

On-axis light output rating per UL1638 & Emergency Warning

Emergency Warning
UL1638 Intensity (cd) at Intensity (cd) at 1Hz
Model Lens Colour
1Hz flash rate flash rate
Clear 86.5 69.2

Amber 38.12 30.5

Blue 11.75 -

Green 32.62 26.1

L101XDC024

Magenta 11.75 -

Red 8.62 -

Yellow 77.0 61.6

· For light output ratings see below:

· Connection Terminals: Pluggable
AC: 1.0 - 2.5mm2 / AWG18 - AWG12
DC: 0.2 - 2.5mm2 / AWG24 - AWG12
· Terminal Tightening torque 0.4Nm
· To maintain Ingress Protection, cable entries must be fitted with suitably rated cable glands or stopping plugs
· Units can be located indoor or outdoor wet use, wall or ceiling mounted and there are no limitations on orientation

Surge current ratings for use in fire alarm systems

Model Nominal Voltage Voltage Range Flash Rate Initial Peak (mA) Initial RMS (mA)
L101XDC024 24Vdc 20-28Vdc 1 Hz 426 300

· Factory finishes are not intended to be modified

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