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B95100496_01
Signal Tower
Complete Operation Manual
[Type: LA6]

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  • Page 1 B95100496_01 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual [Type: LA6]...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction 1.1. Safety Precautions 1.2. For safe application, observe the following: 1.3. About this Product 2. Model Number Configuration 3. Part Names and Dimensions 3.1. Outer Appearance List 3.2. Part Names and Outer Appearance 3.3. Attachment Angle Part Names and Dimensions 4.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 1. Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing our PATLITE product. Please read this comprehensive operation manual thoroughly before use. In addition, please store this manual for future reference when performing maintenance, repairs or inspections. When performing maintenance and repairs, etc., please be sure to reread this book.

  • Page 4: About This Product

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual Please • Connect an external fuse between the power supply circuit and the internal circuit to protect the Main Unit. • Do not use in an environment exposed to strong radio waves or inductance noise. Failure to comply will result in malfunction due to the influence of noise.

  • Page 5: Model Number Configuration

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 2. Model Number Configuration Rated Mounting/Wiring Body Flashing/Alarm Model LED Tiers Color Voltage Installation Color (Option) LA6- - RY GBC Model Number ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ Color for each tier in Signal Tower Mode (Factory Tiers default setting).

  • Page 6: Part Names And Dimensions

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 3. Part Names and Dimensions 3.1. Outer Appearance List The full product appearance is indicated according to its model number. Refer to the model numbers as a reference to its appearance. Number of Lens Tiers Lens Tiers Lens Tiers Rated Voltage...

  • Page 7: Part Names And Outer Appearance

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 3.2. Part Names and Outer Appearance Each figure contains 5 lens tiers, with Flashing/Alarm functions. For 3 lens tiers, the outer lens height will be shorter. Also, for models not including the Flashing/Alarm functions, the product will not include an alarm unit. Direct mount Direct mount with Screwless Terminal ■...
  • Page 8 LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual Direct mount ■ Steel pole with mounting angle and cable ■ with cable connection 24V DC Type 100V - 240V AC Type ＜Overall Height＞ ：320 ：254 ：280 ：214 ＜Overall Height＞ ：390 φ60 313.5 φ60 Wire length: 1360 (φ8.5) Wire style(Power): UL1007/AWG18...

  • Page 9: Attachment Angle Part Names And Dimensions

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 3.3. Attachment Angle Part Names and Dimensions （Unit: mm） Top View ‘L’ Bracket Side View Rear View...

  • Page 10: Mounting Direction

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 4. Mounting Direction WARNING • The product should be turned off and the power supply disconnected prior to installation. Failure to comply may result in electric shock. CAUTION • The clamping surface should be sufficient enough to tolerate the weight and surface of the product. Do not use the product in a place where vibrations exceeds the specifications.
  • Page 11 LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual Marking holes for wiring and installation Use the “Installation Template” pattern (Refer to the Instruction Manual [Maintenance Version]), and mark holes with a punch, etc. Punch etc. <Note> Figure is for installations. Installation Template Making holes for wiring and installation Use a drill, etc., to make holes for installation and wiring.
  • Page 12 LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual Point 1 Model Direct mount and Cable If the installed environment exposes water, etc., to the under-side of the mounting surface, be sure to use sealant on the mounting and distribution holes. Thread the wires through the wiring hole. Insert a mounting bolt into the installation hole.

  • Page 13: Wiring

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 5. Wiring WARNING • The power supply should be turned off prior to wiring, at any cost. Failure to comply may result in electric shock. • Be sure the wiring is correct. If an error is made in wiring, the internal circuit will be damaged and may cause a fire. •...

  • Page 14: Wiring Examples

    5.1. Wiring Examples The wiring example indicates how to connect to external contacts for every classification. If there are any special applications that require asking questions concerning this product, feel free to contact your PATLITE Sales Representative. Wiring Example Index Screwless Terminal Block Connector PIN Arrangement （　...

  • Page 15: Connecting To Relay Contacts [Dc24V Type]

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 5.1.1. Connecting to Relay Contacts [DC24V Type] Do Not Apply Voltage! External Contact Classi cation Voltage Contact Relay For Flashing/ Pulse Enable External Contact Without flashing/alarm With flashing/alarm Flashing/Pulse Enable Brown ⑨ Common line ①...

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Plc (Pnp) [Dc 24V Type]

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 5.1.3. Connecting to a PLC (PNP) [DC 24V Type] External Contact Classi cation 〈 Note 〉 Since ashing and intermittence are PLC (PNP Transistor) uncontrollable with the PNP type transistor, do not connect it. Control ashing and intermittence with the PLC programming.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Relay Contacts [Ac 100 -240V Type]

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 5.1.4. Connecting to Relay Contacts [AC 100 -240V Type] Do Not Apply Voltage! External Contact Classi cation LA6-5A Voltage Contact Relay For Flashing/ Pulse Enable External Contact With Flashing/Alarm Flashing/Pulse Enable Common line ⑨ Brown ①...

  • Page 18: Current Capacity

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 5.2. Current Capacity 5.2.1. Contact Capacity [DC 24V Type] Inrush Current 16 A , 5 µsec Voltage Contact Relay or PLC Without ashing/alarm With ashing/alarm Do not connect! Flashing/Pulse Enable ⑨ Brown Common line Relay PLC (NPN) PLC (PNP)

  • Page 19: Operating Directions

    The “Signal Tower” mode set up can be done in our “EDITOR for LA series” software application (Visit our homepage at http:// www.patlite.com/ to download the software.). • Setup Parameters This mode has parameters that can be set up as shown in the following table.

  • Page 20: Smart Mode

    “EDITOR for LA series” software application (Visit our homepage at http://www.patlite.com/ to download the software.) installed in it. (Refer to “7. Changing Data” on page 37 for details on how to change the data) For details, please refer to the software help section.
  • Page 21 LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual • Setup Parameters This mode has parameters that can be set up as shown in the following table. Setup Range Setting Index Description Every Group Display When even the last set-up pattern changes and display time is exceeded, it is either Repeats selected to return to the head pattern of the group, or is considered as the last pattern.

  • Page 22: Pulse-Trigger" Mode

    The memory for a maximum of 15 groups can be used, and the combination of ON/OFF to inputs 1-4 performs a call. This setup can be made in the “EDITOR for LA series” software application (Visit our homepage at http://www.patlite.com/ to download the software application and other features for the LA6.).
  • Page 23 LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual • Group Input Conversion Table For inputs 1-4, group No. in the combination of ON/OFF can be entered as indicated in the “Pulse-trigger” mode operation example. Table 6. “Pulse-trigger” mode Input Conversion Table Group No. Input 1 Input 2 Input 3...

  • Page 24: Single-Display" Mode

    The setup for each group can be made in the “EDITOR for LA series” software application (Visit our homepage at http://www. patlite.com/ to download the software application and other features for the LA6.). • Setup Parameters This mode has parameters that can be set up as shown in the following table.
  • Page 25 LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual • Group Input Conversion Table For inputs 1-5, Group numbers in combination of ON/OFF can be entered as indicated in the “Single-display” mode operation example. Table 7. “Single-display” mode Input Conversion Table Group No. Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Group No.

  • Page 26: Multi-Function Button Operation

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 6.3. Multi-function Button Operation This product contains a multi-function button (“3. Part Names and Dimensions” on page 6) under the Head Cover in the upper section, which can be operated as follows: - Alarm Sound Control : Four adjustable steps.
  • Page 27 LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 6.3.2. LED Color Change/Version Confirmation When all LED tiers flash a green color, the “LED Color Change/Version Confirmation” can be selected while it is in that status. As shown in the following figure, when the Multiple-function Button is pushed for about 0.5 seconds, 3 different selections: the “LED Color Change”;...
  • Page 28 LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual To change the LED color to a different preference, by pushing the Multiple-function for about 3 seconds, the expected color status that is on (such as the 1st LED tier color) can change to the next LED tier color (such as the 2nd LED tier color) by selecting the desired lighted state.
  • Page 29 For a detailed verification of the current version, the “EDITOR for LA series” software application can be used to check from the If there is no personal computer, etc., available in its environment, contact your nearest Patlite Sales Representative and tell them the status of LED tiers displayed to determine the current firmware version.

  • Page 30: Factory Default Data

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 6.4. Factory Default Data 6.4.1. “Signal Tower” mode The following chart indicates the default set up values. Setup Index Setup Contents LED Tier 1 Color LED Tier 2 Color Amber LED Tier 3 Color Green LED Tier 4 Color Blue (No setup if it is a 3 tier model)
  • Page 31 LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual LED Color (Tier) Lighting Duration Group Repeat Pattern Flashing Alarm STOP Operation Setup Setup Sound (Seconds) The pattern is displayed when an input occurs. The pattern is displayed when an input occurs. 120fpm 120fpm Continue to the next page…...
  • Page 32 LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual LED Color (Tier) Lighting Duration Group Repeat Pattern Flashing Alarm STOP Operation Setup Setup Sound (Seconds) The pattern is displayed when an input occurs. The pattern is displayed when an input occurs. 120fpm The pattern is displayed when an input occurs. Continue to the next page…...
  • Page 33 LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual The details of the three-tier group setup is shown in the following tables. LED Color (Tier) Lighting Duration Group Repeat Pattern Flashing Alarm STOP Operation Setup Setup Sound (Seconds) The pattern is displayed when an input occurs. The pattern is displayed when an input occurs.
  • Page 34 LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual LED Color (Tier) Lighting Duration Group Repeat Pattern Flashing Alarm STOP Operation Setup Setup Sound (Seconds) The pattern is displayed when an input occurs. 60fpm The pattern is displayed when an input occurs. 120fpm 120fpm Continue to the next page…...
  • Page 35 LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual LED Color (Tier) Lighting Duration Group Repeat Pattern Flashing Alarm STOP Operation Setup Setup Sound (Seconds) The pattern is displayed when an input occurs. The pattern is displayed when an input occurs. 120 fpm The pattern is displayed when an input occurs.
  • Page 36 LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual • Color Number Conversion Table The following table indicates the kind of color in reference to the color number in the charts below. The color image may vary from actual color due to the computer screen or the printing quality of this manual. Color Number Color Image Color Number...

  • Page 37: Changing Data

    • Micro-USB Cable for Charging/Data Transfer (* USB-A male to USB Micro-B male is not included with this product.) • “EDITOR for LA series” Application Software (Visit our homepage at http://www.patlite.com/ to download it.) Supporting OS: Windows® 7 32 bit/64 bit, and Windows® 8 32 bit/64 bit, Windows® 8.1 32 bit/64 bit and Windows®...

  • Page 38: Time Chart

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 8. Time Chart A signal input and its input signal recognition are determined based on the time chart shown below. This product is roughly classified into two input signals, as indicated from the following contents. - Standard Input Signal: All input signals, except a trigger input, are level hold inputs.

  • Page 39: Before Requesting Repair

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 9. Before Requesting Repair Even after proper installation, if it does not operate, please contact your nearest PATLITE Sales Representative or contact us with the information found on the last page of this book.

  • Page 40: Replacement Parts

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 10. Replacement Parts Several kinds of parts are available for the customer to change or replace. Part Name Part Number Reference Figure Head Cover (Off-white) B31310001-7F1 Head Cover (Silver) B31310001-9F1 USB Cover (Off-white) B22100071-7F1 USB Cover (Silver) B22100071-9F1 Waterproof Ring B (2 pc.

  • Page 41: Specifications

    LA6 Signal Tower Complete Operation Manual 11. Specifications Model LA6- (Refer to “2. Model Number Configuration” on page 5) Rated Voltage DC24 V AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) Operating Voltage Range ±10% of Rated Voltage AC 90-250 V (50/60Hz) 6.5W LA6-5 D N-RYGBC LA6-5 D...
  • Page 42 - Specifications may change without notice due to continual product improvement. - PATLITE and the PATLITE logo is a trademark, or registered trademark of the PATLITE Corporation of Japan and each country. - Windows is a registered trademark of the U.S. Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

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