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Assa Abloy SARGENT Beacon Installation Instructions Manual

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BT-
Beacon
Exit Device
Installation Instructions
A7974C
02/13
Copyright © 2013, Sargent Manufacturing Company, an ASSA ABLOY Group company.
All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission
of Sargent Manufacturing Company is prohibited.

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  • Page 1 Beacon Exit Device Installation Instructions A7974C 02/13 Copyright © 2013, Sargent Manufacturing Company, an ASSA ABLOY Group company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of Sargent Manufacturing Company is prohibited.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Section V - Test Mode Operation ..........15 Section VI - BEACON Modes of Operation ......16 Trouble Conditions & Corrective Actions ......17 Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by ASSA ABLOY Inc.could void the user’s Warning authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 3: Section I: Overview

    SECTION I: OVERVIEW Description Part of the ASSA ABLOY LiteGuide family of products, the Beacon exit device provides both audible and visible alerts to enhance the visibility of exit locations in dark or smoke-filled passages and is intended as a supplement to existing codes for emergency egress lighting and direction.
  • Page 4 Beacon Exit Device Installation and Wiring Instructions Hardware Specifications • Easily installed within all 80 Series Exit Devices as either a retrofit kit or as a factory installed option (consult catalog for exceptions). • Order kit as 548-Kit (x door width x finish). See table below. •...
  • Page 5 ElectroLynx Wiring System BEACON exit devices are supplied with one 4-pin and one Locking Mechanism 8-pin Molex® connector harness, allowing simple installation using the ASSA ABLOY ElectroLynx® system. IMPORTANT: ElectroLynx connectors plug and Plug lock together in only one way.

  • Page 6: Section Ii: Installation Instructions

    Beacon Exit Device Installation and Wiring Instructions SECTION II: Installation Instructions 1. New Installation Rail assembly is shipped with cylinder installed. A. If cylinder does not need to be replaced, verify proper switch settings for your facility in Section II.4 - Alarm Mode Operation/Dip Switch Settings and Section II.5 - Alarm Notification Switch Setting (NAC/CC).
  • Page 7 Beacon Exit Device Installation and Wiring Instructions 2. Kit Installation - Replacement/Servicing (Continued) If installing new Beacon insert assembly on existing Beacon (BT- only) electro-mechanical rail: A. NOTE: Remove power from device. B. Remove end cap and mounting bracket. C. Slowly slide insert assembly (2 inches) away from push bar (Fig. 6), carefully checking for any additional wires required for TL- prefix.
  • Page 8 Beacon Exit Device Installation and Wiring Instructions 3. Cylinder Installation/Replacement To install or replace cylinder, Beacon insert assembly must be removed from exit device. NOTE: Remove power from device. A. If necessary, remove end cap and mounting bracket. B. Slowly slide insert assembly (partially) away from push bar (Fig.
  • Page 9 Beacon Exit Device Installation and Wiring Instructions 4. Alarm Mode Operation/Dip Switch Settings Alarm Mode Operation Dip Switch Settings A. Verify settings are correct for your facility’s • Two (2) WHITE LEDs flash continuously requirements. • GREEN Laser ON 3 seconds NOTE: Device is shipped with factory default settings •...

  • Page 10: Section Iii: Beacon Wiring Examples

    Beacon Exit Device Installation and Wiring Instructions SECTION III: Beacon Wiring Examples Wiring diagram examples reflect ElectroLynx system application. For additional ElectroLynx product (door harnesses, power transfer devices, and frame harness) information and requirements, refer to McKinney Power Transfer Device Catalog. ElectroLynx power transfer device and harness requirement for all Beacon applications is QC12.
  • Page 11 Beacon Exit Device Installation and Wiring Instructions Example: NON-Addressable Fire Alarm System with BEACON (Diagram ignores Initiating Devices) NAC - Notification Appliance Circuit FOR INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE CONTACT SARGENT • 1-800-810-WIRE (9473) • www.sargentlock.com A7974C...
  • Page 12 Beacon Exit Device Installation and Wiring Instructions Example: Addressable Fire Alarm System with BEACON (Diagram ignores Initiating Devices) NAC - Notification Appliance Circuit SLC - Signalling Line Circuit CC - (dry) Contact Closure FOR INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE CONTACT SARGENT • 1-800-810-WIRE (9473) • www.sargentlock.com A7974C...
  • Page 13 Beacon Exit Device Installation and Wiring Instructions Example Wiring Diagram: BT- Beacon Exit Device ElectroLynx Application Must connect to Earth Ground (EGND) QC12 FOR INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE CONTACT SARGENT • 1-800-810-WIRE (9473) • www.sargentlock.com A7974C...
  • Page 14 Beacon Exit Device Installation and Wiring Instructions Example Wiring Diagram: TL- BT- (Beacon) Exit Device ElectroLynx Application Must connect to Earth Ground (EGND) For TL- option, additional External Power Supply needed QC12 Black, Red, FOR INSTALLATION ASSISTANCE CONTACT SARGENT • 1-800-810-WIRE (9473) • www.sargentlock.com A7974C...

  • Page 15: Section Iv: Alarm Mode Operation

    Beacon Exit Device Installation and Wiring Instructions SECTION IV: Alarm Mode Operation Alarm Mode operates according to Dip Switch/Configuration Settings (Section II.4) and NAC/CC Switch Setting (Section II.5) 1. Upon power up, the Green LED will light (Standby Mode). 2. When alarm is activated via a fire alarm, Beacon will activate. 3.

  • Page 16: Section Vi: Beacon Modes Of Operation

    Beacon Exit Device Installation and Wiring Instructions SECTION VI: BEACON Modes of Operation Mode Description What Happens Initiated by: Deactivated by Active/ This mode can be Green LED is ON. This is the default power on Beacon comes out of considered the idle state.

  • Page 17: Trouble Conditions & Corrective Actions

    Beacon Exit Device Installation and Wiring Instructions Trouble Conditions and Corrective Actions Fault Condition Fault Corrective Action Blink Amber trouble LED Input power under Correct input voltage to 24VDC (nominal); using repeating Blink *1 16VDC** (operates from 16-33VDC) pattern. *A 1 second blink with a 5 second pause.
  • Page 18 The company’s customer base includes commercial construction, institutional, and industrial markets. Copyright © 2013, Sargent Manufacturing Company, an ASSA ABLOY Group company. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without the express written permission of Sargent Manufacturing Company is prohibited.