Edwards Signaling 51SIN Series User Manual

Warning, Signals

Installation Instructions for Catalog Series

51SIN Adaptabeacon

Signals

Description

Catalog Series 51SIN Adaptabeacon signals are general
purpose visual/audible signaling appliances. The 51SIN
series are combination steady-on lights with horn. The
signals are PLC compatible and can be flashed either from
a PLC or an external relay.

The 51SIN series signals are suitable for indoor or out-
door (weatherproof) installation and utilize a standard
base that allows direct surface mounting, mounting on
a 4" (102 mm) octagon box, or mounting on 1/2" (13
mm) NPT conduit. For outdoor installation, the signals
must be mounted on conduit.

Installation

Install in accordance with the latest edition of the Na-
tional Electrical Code and local regulations.

See Figure 1. Remove the screw in the clamp ring,
remove the ring, and lift the lens/lamp assembly off
of the base.

For indoor installation, the signal may be direct
surface mounted, mounted on a 4" (102 mm) octagon
box, or mounted on 1/2" (13 mm) NPT conduit. For
outdoor (weatherproof) installation, the signal must
be conduit mounted. Install the signal base using
one of the following applicable mounting
procedures.

Direct Surface Mounting (indoor installation
only)

Remove the two knockouts for mounting screws
from the bottom of the signal base.

Route the field wiring from the required power
source through the conduit entrance hole in the
base.

Fasten the base to the surface by installing two
#10 wood screws (not supplied) or other suitable
hardware through the knockout holes in the base.
Proceed to step 3 for wiring connections.

b. Mounting on a 4" (102 mm) Octagon Box

(indoor installation only)

Remove the two knockouts for mounting screws
from the bottom of the signal base.

Route the field wiring from the required power
source through the conduit entrance hole in the
base.

Fasten the base to the octagon box (not supplied)
by installing the screws supplied with the box
through the knockout holes in the base. Proceed
to step 3 for wiring connections.

Mounting on 1/2" (13 mm) NPT Conduit
(indoor or outdoor installation)

Catalog

Lamp

Number

Ratings

Life****

51SIN(*)-G1

24V DC

3,180 Hours

0.80A

.402 Lumens***

51SIN(*)-N5-40W**

120V 50/60 Hz

25,000 Hours

0.29A

265 Lumens***

*Letter in this position signifies the color of the lens -- R - red, A
- amber, B - blue, C - clear, G - green, or M - magenta.
**UL and cUL listed
***Bulb manufacturer's lumen rating
****Projected lamp life based on manufacturer's calculated lamp
life at 65 FPM and 50% duty cycle.

Specifications

Figure 1. Catalog Series 51SIN

WARNING

To prevent electrical shock, ensure that power is
disconnected before installing the signal.

WARNING

To prevent leakage and a potential shock hazard,
use care when disassembling the signal to prevent
tearing of the permanently affixed weatherproof
gaskets.

WARNING

To prevent leakage and a potential shock hazard
when mounting outdoors, install the signal with the
dome facing directly up.

Route the field wiring from the required power
source through the conduit entrance hole in the

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