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Dialight L-856 Installation And Maintenance Manual

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Document: 9100-127-2905-99
Revision B
Release Date: 1/23/2017
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FOR
L-856 / L-864 High Intensity Strobe
D266-A57-CTR-AC
(Base Controller)
D266-A57-270 (Power Supply and Flash Head)
Diali gh t Corp orat io n
1501 Route 34 South
F armingda le
NJ
07727
Tel: 732.919.3119
F ax: 732.751.5778
Web: www.diali gh t.com

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  • Page 1 Document: 9100-127-2905-99 Revision B Release Date: 1/23/2017 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL L-856 / L-864 High Intensity Strobe D266-A57-CTR-AC (Base Controller) D266-A57-270 (Power Supply and Flash Head) Diali gh t Corp orat io n 1501 Route 34 South F armingda le 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Section 21.0: Alarm Relays ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 Section 22.0: Additional Information ---------------------------------------------------------- 33 Section 23.0: Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 Section 24.0: System Specifications ----------------------------------------------------------- 38 Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 2 of 40...

  • Page 3: Notice And Warnings

    EAD WHILE THE YSTEM IS ENERGIZED LASH EAD COULD START FLASHING CAUSING TEMPORARY BLINDNESS WHICH WOULD BE DANGEROUS AT HIGH ELEVATIONS Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 3 of 40...
  • Page 4 ONTACT THE SUPPLIER OF THE SYSTEM WHEN IN DOUBT +/-10% INPUT TOLERANCES ARE A MAXIMUM OF OF THE NOMINAL VOLTAGES SHOWN IN THE MANUAL Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 4 of 40...

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Release Date: 1/23/2017 Product Overview The Dialight L-856 / L-864 High Intensity White / Red Strobe System, herein referred to as the System, is designed to for the lighting of tall structures such as television and radio towers, chimneys, cooling towers, tall buildings, wind generators and other obstructions to aerial navigation, per specification by the FAA.

  • Page 6: Terminology

    Red operation and white operation The lighting, hardware, wiring and any other materials required for installing the The System system. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 6 of 40...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    If this is not possible then the cabling MUST be replaced. 3: The Dialight High Intensity system uses RS485 for communications. The signal integrity, ratings and wire gauge should be verified before installing this system.

  • Page 8: Section 2.0: Choosing A Circuit Breaker

    Also multiply the number of Flash Heads on the System times the peak current to find the total peak current. If using a Dialight DR1W strobe as an AOL, then you must add the current of the AOL to the total calculated below if the AOL is to be powered off the same breaker.

  • Page 9: Section 3.0: Base Controller Preparation

    See Section 17.0 for further details. For exterior mounting it is suggested that the conduit or glands be mounted on the bottom of the enclosure using holes provided by Dialight to ensure a weather tight seal for the life of the product.
  • Page 10 RS485 Communications. Spacing of the mounting tabs is shown below: Open the Base Controller enclosure and set aside any spare parts bags. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 10 of 40...

  • Page 11: Section 4.0: Photocell Installation

    When mounting, it is important to orientate the Photocell so that it faces north with no obstructions. The Photocell is powered by the Base Controller through the Monitor Board and no additional power is required as shown below. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com...

  • Page 12: Section 5.0: Ob Or L810 Connections

    “config” setup screens. See the Quick Start Manual for details and set NOTE: The maximum distance between the Base Controller and the device receiving the sync signal is 50 feet. If longer distances are required please contact www.dialight.com. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com...

  • Page 13: Section 7.0: Sync Output (With Optional Gps Hardware)

    By connecting RS485 from the AOL Power Supply to the last junction box and the Base Controller configured for the AOL, the system then will control the AOL. WARNING: The AOL must be an approved Dialight version or delivered from one of their partners.

  • Page 14: Section 10.0: Photocell Validation

    If the system mode is shown as night then a flash light focused on the Photocell can be used to change the state of the system to day. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com...

  • Page 15: Section 11.0: Initial Power Supply Preparation

    NOTE: If for some un-foreseen reason additional holes are required for the installation. Contact the seller of the system or Dialight for instructions. NOTE: The AC and RS485 can be run together and must be in seal tight or conduit.

  • Page 16: Section 12.0: Power Supply Addressing

    Power Supply Enclosure / Flash Head on the system. P/S Micro Board DIP switch SW1 for setting addresses of the Power Supply 150V Power Supplies Filter/Surge Board Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 16 of 40...
  • Page 17 NOTE: This is required unless the Site manager wants something different than the above states. NOTE: Refer to the below and section 23.0 for additional information. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com...

  • Page 18: Section 13.0: Power Supply Cable Definition & Dc Connections

    DC power from the Power Supply Enclosure to the Flash Head. Do not alter the length of these wires or attempt to cut back or modify the exposed braided shield. The picture below shows the prepared cable end. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com...
  • Page 19 NOTE: If the Red and Black wires need to be cut and re stripped then ¾” of insulation should be removed. The wires must be neatly twisted before inserting in to the terminal blocks. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com...
  • Page 20 / surge protection and should be double checked like all other wiring discussed above. Since the drain wire is a bare wire, extra attention should be placed on routing these connections neatly. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com...
  • Page 21 DC Connection points Drain wires twisted and fed under screw. Screw to be secured tightly. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 21 of 40...

  • Page 22: Section 14.0: Flash Head Communication Connections

    Even if not running new cable in these positions, it is recommended to do a dry run of terminating these Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com...
  • Page 23 Flash Head communication wires. If using a Dialight junction box, the junction board has markings for which wire is the “A” wire and which is the “B” wire. The Micro Board in the Power Supply Enclosure has the same markings next to its sockets.
  • Page 24 And so on up the structure Output to next higher level of Input from the lights or AOL if Base installed Controller Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 24 of 40...

  • Page 25: Section 17.0: Mounting Power Supply Enclosures

    Spacing of the mounting tabs is shown below. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com...
  • Page 26 #1 copper cable joined at both ends with tinned copper lugs conforming to ASTM B-187 is recommended. The lug should be permanently bonded to cable via exothermic welding i.e. CADWELD. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com...

  • Page 27: Section 18.0: Mounting Flash Heads

    NOTE: The installer must level the Flash Head in both orientations to ensure minimal ground scatter. It is recommended that it is mounted level within 0.25º of zero. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com...
  • Page 28 NOTE: The LED Module is factory sealed and no user access is required. The module comes with a factory installed 7 to 10 feet of cable. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com...
  • Page 29 NOTE: By tying or jumpering the 2 pins together the terminating resistor will be added. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 29 of 40...
  • Page 30 AC connection terminal block. WARNING: Power Supplies require a minimum of 208vac and a maximum voltage of 305Vac from live to ground. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 30 of 40...

  • Page 31: Section 20.0: System Power Up

    ¼ inch. NOTE: If the existing monitoring system does not have 8 alarm ports than multiple relays can be multiplexed together. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 31 of 40...
  • Page 32 NOTE: If the monitor monitoring system has 8 ports than each of the dry contacts should have its own monitoring port. Section 22.0: Maintenance There is no regular maintenance required for this System. Dialight recommends the following spare parts be purchased for emergency replacement. Description Dialight Part Number Complete Flash Head...

  • Page 33: Section 22.0: Additional Information

    1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 Table 6- Power Supply Address Table (1 through 9) Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 33 of 40...
  • Page 34 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 Table 7 - Power Supply Address Table (10 through 18) Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 34 of 40...

  • Page 35: Section 23.0: Troubleshooting

    This could be anywhere and every junction box and Power Supply Enclosure must be checked. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 35 of 40...
  • Page 36 System. communication at a later time. similar problem. Check all communication wiring to the bad address. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 36 of 40...
  • Page 37 Power Supply tower. by per FAA requirements. where there is a bad red driver or in the Flash Head. Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 37 of 40...

  • Page 38: Section 24.0: System Specifications

    Section 25.0: System Specifications The following physical specifications apply to the System: Flash Head Weight: 67.5 pounds (40.8 kg) Flash Head Dimensions: Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 38 of 40...
  • Page 39 2,000 Candela ( ± 25% ) Horizontal plane: 120° Light Pattern (all modes): Vertical plane: 3°- 7° Table 9 – System Specifications Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 39 of 40...
  • Page 40 Document: 9100-127-2905-99 Revision B Release Date: 1/23/2017 REVISION HISTORY ECO No. DATE 38371 9/9/16 41842 1/23/17 Dialight Corporation 1501 Route 34 South Farmingdale, NJ 07727 Tel: 732.919.3119 Fax: 732.751.5778 Web: www.dialight.com Page 40 of 40...

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