Conventional Audible Visual Devices

Signal Beacons
> Product Overview
KAC’s conventional beacons utilise LED technology and an innovative lens design, providing
Omni-directional light coverage at very low current draw. The ENscape beacon delivers
outstanding quality, reliability and long operational life.

For EN54-23 approved VAD go to www.kac.co.uk/cav-conventional.html

ENscape Signal Beacon Benefits

> Simple, Fast, Flexible Installation Universal Device

• Omni directional light coverage eliminates need for • Suitable for wall and ceiling mount applications.
device orientation. • Range of base options, for indoor and applications
• Deep base option with multiple cable entries for flexible up to IP65.
installation. • Operates on 12V and 24V systems, making the range
• Designed with full range of common fixing centres. suitable for fire & security applications.
• Positive fit engagement and feedback of base with device
for easy installation.

Outstanding Performance Quality & Reliability

• Advanced optics ensures good light coverage at • Independently approved to all required standards:
low current draw. - Environmental: RoHS, WEEE
• Red light flash.
• Soft start feature reduces power surges during system
start-up.

> Introducing the Range

Device Lens Colour Flash Colour Environmental Compliance

Red Amber Red RoHS/ WEEE

ENscape Signal Beacon P O P P

ENscape Signal Beacon O P P P

CAV-B-Signal
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Signal Beacons – Technical Specification

Mechanical Specification Environmental Specification

Body colour: Red / White Operating Temperature: -25°C to 70°C

Cable Terminal Size: 0.5-2.5mm² Relative Humidity: 93% ±3% non condensing
Material Lens: PC Ingress Protection: IP21C - low profile base
Body: PC/ABS IP65 - deep base
Gross Weight: Standard device: For RoHS, WEEE information please see www.kac.co.uk
164g (low profile), 171g (deep / IP65)
First Fix option:
174g (low profile), 181g (deep / IP65)

Electrical Specification Dimensions

Operating Voltage: 12 to 29VDC

Average current consumption: 3mA @ 24V

Product Performance

ENscape Signal Beacon Wall & ceiling mount

Flash Colour Red

Flash rate 0.5 Hz

Operating voltage range 12 to 29 V

Synchronisation Automatically on power up

Out of Box Contents

ENscape Signal Beacon Standard Device Deep / IP 65 Option

Beacon including selected base ü ü

P pack (includes terminal block & continuity link) û û

O Ring for IP65 Sealing û ü

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONVENTIONAL WALL & CEILING MOUNT SOUNDER BEACON
MODELS INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
CWSS-xx-S3 = Sounder Beacon, Shallow Base, O Class STEP 1 Shallow and Deep Base
CWSS-xx-S4 = Sounder Beacon, Shallow Base, O Class, First Fix
CWSS-xx-S5 = Sounder Beacon, Shallow Base, W Class, C Class
100mm

CWSS-xx-S6 = Sounder Beacon, Shallow Base, W Class, First Fix, C Class

CWSS-xx-W3 = Sounder Beacon, Deep Base, O Class
CWSS-xx-W4 = Sounder Beacon, Deep Base, O Class, First Fix

Installation data sheet

CWSS-xx-W5 = Sounder Beacon, Deep Base, W Class, C Class
122mm

CWSS-xx-W6 = Sounder Beacon, Deep Base, W Class, First Fix, C Class

ü ü
98mm

xx Denotes Body & Lens Colour

TECHNICAL INFORMATION STEP 2 1 - First stage wiring

2 - Second stage wiring
VOLTAGE RANGE (OPERATING) C/W Class 12-29 V INSTALLATION TIPS
VOLTAGE RANGE (EN54- 23) C/W Class approved at 12-29 V These products are universal devices suitable for wall &
MAX CURRENT CONSUMPTION C/W Class 101mA ceiling mount installations.
MAX POWER CONSUMPTION C/W Class 2.9 W These products are not designed for use with pulsed panel
VOLTAGE RANGE (OPERATING) O Class 12-29 V outputs. If more than 1 mode is required use the second
stage tone.
VOLTAGE RANGE (EN54-23) O Class approved at 24-29 V
+
_ +
_ Continuity link board.
Drill out the required mounting and wiring holes in the rear
VOLTAGE RANGE (EN54-3) 9-14V 18-29V
_ _ First-fix option. of the base. Do not attempt to “knock-out” the holes with a
MAX CURRENT CONSUMPTION O Class 51mA
STEP 3 screwdriver.
MAX POWER CONSUMPTION O Class 1.5 W
No. OF STAGES 2 Factory setting is Tone 1 at medium volume.
BEACON FLASH RATE 0.5Hz Installation tools required: Pliers, Screwdriver, Drill.
MONITORING Reverse polarity
RELATIVE HUMIDITY Up to 93% (± 3%) - non condensing Accessories: -
SC076 = 5x Earth Strap, SC077 = 5x Terminal Block,
WIRE GAUGE FOR TERMINAL 0.5mm2 - 2.5mm2 (max) SC078 = 5x Installer Link, P310 = 5x Deep Base O-Ring,
OPERATING TEMPERATURE -25 to +70oC P311 = 5x Deep Base Gasket, CSR = 5x Shallow Base-
Red, CSW = 5x Shallow Base-White, CWW=5x IP65 Deep
Base-White, CWR = 5x IP65 Deep Base-Red.
VOLUME SETTINGS
See Tone Table
Volume setting is adjusted by switch 6 on the 6-way DIP switch on the on reverse. WARNING: Use extreme caution when adjusting the
bottom of the product. (See switch diagram overleaf). switches on the 6-way DIP switch. The switch contacts
STEP 4 and exposed PCB can be affected by electro-static
TONE SETTINGS
The tone setting is selected by switches 1 to 5 on the 6-way DIP switch. The “click” discharge.
switch diagram and tone table are overleaf. The second stage tone is related WARNING: Care must be taken when installing first-fix
to the first stage tone selection made via the DIP switch. The second stage is model types with the KAC continuity link board. DO NOT
controlled by the fire panel and becomes active through the wiring configuration. touch the exposed link board contacts as this may result in
an electrical shock.
2
BASES/IP RATING The sounder minimum voltage is limited to 12V to maintain
beacon performance.
Shallow Base (IP21C) Deep Base (IP65)
WALL & CEILING MOUNT
1 SOUNDER BEACON MODELS:
CWSS-xx-S3, CWSS-xx-S4
STEP 5
CWSS-xx-S5, CWSS-xx-S6
CWSS-xx-W3
CWSS-xx-W4
CWSS-xx-W5
If the Deep Base IP65 option is used, the o-ring seal must be fitted to the base CWSS-xx-W6
as shown. If required, the deep base gasket accessory can be installed See installation step 3 for
between the base and the mounting surface. anti-tamper screw location. D 1101 Issue C

Accessories:
Low Profile Bases Deep Bases IP and Earthing Kits
CSR – Red low profile base, pack of 5 CWR – Red deep / IP 65, pack of 5 PS189 – Deep base gasket, pack of 5
CSW – White low profile base, pack of 5 CWW – White deep / IP 65 base, pack of 5 PS188 - Deep base O Ring, pack of 5
SC076 - Earth strap, pack of 5

Order Information:
Code Body Colour Flash Colour Base Option Install Option Lens Colour Example Part No.

CWST R=Red
Amber Lens CWST-RA-S7
Amber Beacon W=White S=Low Profile
R=Red 7=Standard Fix
W=IP65/Deep
CWST
R=Red Red Lens CWST-RB-S7
Red Beacon

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