Bulletin 855E 50 mm Control Tower™ Stack Lights
| Product Overview |
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Bulletin 855E 50 mm Control Tower™ Lights
- UL Type 4/4X/13, IP65
- Stacking configurations 1…5 modules high
- “No Tools” lens assembly
- Surface, vertical, or pole mounting
- Top-mounted terminal blocks on all bases
Standards Compliance and Certifications
Standards Compliance
UL 508
CSA C22.2 No. 14
EN/IEC 60947-1
EN/IEC 60947-5-1
Certifications
cULus Listed (File No. E14840, Guides NKCR, NKCR7)
CE Marked
Product Selection
Light Modules
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| 855E | – | 10 | FN | 4 | ||
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| Voltage | |
| Code | Description |
| 00 | 0…250V AC/DC (No-Lamp Module¬ ) |
| 12 | 12V AC/DC |
| 24 | 24V AC/DC |
| 10 | 120V AC |
| 20 | 240V AC |
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| Light Module Type | |
| Code | Description |
| XN | Steady No Lamp¬ |
| DN | Steady Incandescent |
| FN | Flashing Incandescent |
| TL | Steady Socket - Mount LED |
| GL | Flashing Socket - Mount LED |
| BR | Strobe |
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| Lens Color | |
| Code | Description |
| 3 | Green |
| 4 | Red |
| 5 | Amber |
| 6 | Blue |
| 7 | Clear |
| 8 | Yellow |
¬ Can only be selected with module type XN, voltage code 00. Accepts socket mount LED and incandescent lamp types.
| Voltage | Color | Illumination Type | Cat. No. |
| 0…250V No-Lamp Module | Green | Steady Incandescent/LED | 855E-00XN3 |
| Red | 855E-00XN4 | ||
| 24V AC/DC | Green | Steady Incandescent | 855E-24DN3 |
| Flashing Incandescent | 855E-24FN3 | ||
| Steady LED | 855E-24TL3 | ||
| Red | Steady Incandescent | 855E-24DN4 | |
| Flashing Incandescent | 855E-24FN4 | ||
| Strobe | 855E-24BR4 | ||
| Amber | Steady Incandescent | 855E-24DN5 | |
| Flashing Incandescent | 855E-24FN5 | ||
| Steady LED | 855E-24TL5 | ||
| 120V AC | Green | Steady Incandescent | 855E-10DN3 |
| Flashing Incandescent | 855E-10FN3 | ||
| Steady LED | 855E-10TL3 | ||
| Red | Steady Incandescent | 855E-10DN4 | |
| Flashing Incandescent | 855E-10FN4 | ||
| Strobe | 855E-10BR4 | ||
| Amber | Steady Incandescent | 855E-10DN5 | |
| Flashing Incandescent | 855E-10FN5 | ||
| Steady LED | 855E-10TL5 | ||
Sound Modules
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Sound modules have continuous and pulsing tones. Maximum sound output is 103 dB @ 1 meter. A reduced volume setting is available by changing the position of the volume dipswitch, producing a sound output of 88 dB @ 1 meter.
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| 855E | – | B | 10 | TA3 | ||
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| Housing Color | |
| Code | Description |
| B | Black |
| G | Grey |
| b | |
| Voltage | |
| Code | Description |
| 12 | 12V AC/DC |
| 24 | 24V AC/DC |
| 10 | 120V AC |
| 20 | 240V AC |
| c | |
| Module Type | |
| Code | Description |
| SA3 | Single Circuit/Single Tone Piezo Style (Continuous or pulsing tones modified by Dip switch) |
| TA3 | Two Circuit/Two Tone Piezo Style (Continuous or pulsing tones modified by energizing one or two circuits of sound module) |
| Voltage | Housing Color | Module Type | Cat. No. |
| 24V AC/DC | Black | Single Circuit/Single Tone | 855E-B24SA3 |
| Two Circuit/Two Tone | 855E-B24TA3 | ||
| Grey | Single Circuit/Single Tone | 855E-G24SA3 | |
| Two Circuit/Two Tone | 855E-G24TA3 | ||
| 120V AC | Black | Single Circuit/Single Tone | 855E-B10SA3 |
| Two Circuit/Two Tone | 855E-B10TA3 | ||
| Grey | Single Circuit/Single Tone | 855E-G10SA3 | |
| Two Circuit/Two Tone | 855E-G10TA3 | ||
Standard Stack Light Bases
Bases
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| 855E | – | B | VM | C | ||
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| Housing Color | |
| Code | Description |
| B | Black |
| G | Grey |
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| Base Type | |
| Code | Description |
| CB | Surface-Mount with 1/2 in NPT Threading |
| RB | Surface-Mount with M20 Metric Threading |
| SB | Surface-Mount with PG16 Threading |
| TM | 25 mm Tube-Mount |
| VM | Vertical Mount |
| PM10 | 10 cm Aluminum Pole-Mount Base |
| PM25 | 25 cm Aluminum Pole-Mount Base |
| PM40 | 40 cm Aluminum Pole-Mount Base |
| PM60 | 60 cm Aluminum Pole-Mount Base |
| PM80 | 80 cm Aluminum Pole-Mount Base |
| MM10 | 10 cm On-Machine Base |
| MM25 | 25 cm On-Machine Base |
| MM40 | 40 cm On-Machine Base |
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| Cap Option‡ | |
| Code | Description |
| Blank | No Cap |
| C | Cap Included |
‡ Quick-release bases always include a cap.
| Housing Color | Base Type | With Cap Option | Without Cap Option |
| Cat. No. | Cat. No. | ||
| Black | Surface Mount — 1/2 NPT Thread | 855E-BCBC | 855E-BCB |
| Surface Mount — PG16 Thread | 855E-BSBC | 855E-BSB | |
| Surface Mount — M20 Thread | 855E-BRBC | 855E-BRB | |
| Vertical Mount | 855E-BVMC | 855E-BVM | |
| 25 mm Diameter Tube Mount | 855E-BTMC | 855E-BTM | |
| 10 cm Aluminum Pole Mount | 855E-BPM10C | 855E-BPM10 | |
| 25 cm Aluminum Pole Mount | 855E-BPM25C | 855E-BPM25 | |
| 40 cm Aluminum Pole Mount | 855E-BPM40C | 855E-BPM40 | |
| 60 cm Aluminum Pole Mount | 855E-BPM60C | 855E-BPM60 | |
| 80 cm Aluminum Pole Mount | 855E-BPM80C | 855E-BPM80 | |
| 10 cm Pole, Quick-Release Base | 855E-BMM10C | — | |
| 25 cm Pole, Quick-Release Base | 855E-BMM25C | — | |
| 40 cm Pole, Quick-Release Base | 855E-BMM40C | — | |
Pre-assembled Tower Lights, One to Five Modules
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| 855 | EC | – | B | 10 | Y | 3 | L | 5 | B | 3 | F | 7 | Y | 6 | ||||||||||||
| a | b | c | d | e | d | e | d | e | d | e | d | e |
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| Base Type | |
| Code | Description |
| EC | Surface Mount - 1/2 in NPT Threading |
| ES | Surface Mount - PG16 |
| EV | Vertical Mount |
| EM | 25 mm Tube Mount |
| EP | 10 cm Pole Mount |
| EE | 25 cm Pole Mount |
| b | |
| Base & Cap Color | |
| Code | Description |
| B | Black |
| G | Grey |
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| Voltage | |
| Code | Description |
| 12 | 12V AC/DC |
| 24 | 24V AC/DC |
| 10 | 120V AC |
| 20 | 240V AC |
| d | |
| Module Type | |
| Code | Description |
| D | Steady Incandescent |
| F | Flashing Incandescent |
| Y | Steady LED |
| L | Flashing LED |
| B | Strobe |
| P | Single-Circuit Piezo Sound Module |
| Q | Two-Circuit Piezo Sound Module |
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| Lens Color | |
| Code | Description |
| 1 | Sound ModuleT |
| 3 | Green |
| 4 | Red |
| 5 | Amber |
| 6 | Blue |
| 7 | Clear |
| 8 | Yellow |
T Sound module option can only be selected with Module Type options P or Q in table e. They must be located in the top position of the stack.
Accessories
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| Description | Cat. No. | |||
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Incandescent Lamps | 855T-L12 | ||
| 12V AC/DC | ||||
| 24V AC/DC | 855T-L24 | |||
| (BA15d Bayonet) 19 mm Socket Height |
120V AC | 855T-L10 | ||
| 240V AC | 855T-L20 | |||
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LED Lamps for Socket-Mounted Modules | Color | Cat. No. | |
| 12V AC/DC | Red | 855E-LL12R | ||
| Green | 855E-LL12G | |||
| Amber | 855E-LL12A | |||
| Blue | 855E-LL12B | |||
| Yellow | 855E-LL12Y | |||
| White¬ | 855E-LL12W | |||
| 24V AC/DC | Red | 855E-LL24R | ||
| Green | 855E-LL24G | |||
| Amber | 855E-LL24A | |||
| Blue | 855E-LL24B | |||
| Yellow | 855E-LL24Y | |||
| White¬ | 855E-LL24W | |||
| 120V AC | Red | 855E-LL10R | ||
| Green | 855E-LL10G | |||
| Amber | 855E-LL10A | |||
| Blue | 855E-LL10B | |||
| Yellow | 855E-LL10Y | |||
| White¬ | 855E-LL10W | |||
| 240V AC | Red | 855E-LL20R | ||
| Green | 855E-LL20G | |||
| Amber | 855E-LL20A | |||
| Blue | 855E-LL20B | |||
| Yellow | 855E-LL20Y | |||
| White¬ | 855E-LL20W | |||
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Caps (top of stack) | Color | Cat. No. |
| The cap is installed to the top of the uppermost light module. No cap is needed if the top module is a sound module, or a light/with sound module. | Black | 855E-ABCAP | ||
| Grey | 855E-AGCAP | |||
| Module Securing Screws (Bag of 5) | 855E-ASC | |||
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Gaskets | 855E-ALSG |
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| Lens O-Ring Seal Replacement rubber O-rings are to be installed between all bases, light, sound, and light/with sound modules.(Package quantity = 5) |
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Surface Mount Gasket Replacement flat gasket is to be placed between the mounting surface and the surface mount base.(Package quantity = 5) |
855E-ASFG | ||
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Pole Foot Gasket Replacement flat gasket is to be placed between the mounting surface and the pole base bottom foot. (Must order multiples of 5.) To be used with Cat. No. 855T-BPM10, 855T-BPM25, and 855T-BPM40 pole bases. |
855T-APFG | ||
| ¬ White LED lamps are to be used with a lens option of Clear. | ||||
| Description | Cat. No. | |
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Gaskets | 855T-AVFG |
| Vertical Mount Gasket Replacement flat gasket is to be placed between the mounting surface and the vertical mount base.(Package quantity = 5) |
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Tube Mount Gasket Replacement O-ring gasket is to be placed in the tube mount pole opening before the tube is installed (BTM- and GTM- type bases).(Package quantity = 5) |
855T-AVTG |
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Mounting Screw Washer Kit Replacement flat washers are used to provide a seal where the mounting screw meets the pole base. (1 kit includes 20 pieces)(Package quantity = 20) |
855T-AMSG |
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Pole Connection Boxes | Cat. No. |
| Black Surface Mount with PG16 Threaded Side Entrance | 855T-BSMP | |
| Black Surface Mount with M20 Threaded Side Entrance | 855T-BSMR | |
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Black Vertical Mount with PG16 Side Entrance |
855T-BVMP |
| Black Vertical Mount with M20 Side Entrance | 855T-BVMR | |
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Black Magnetic Mount with PG16 Threaded Side Entrance | 855T-BMMP |
| Black Magnetic Mount with M20 Threaded Side Entrance | 855T-BMMR | |
| Black Magnetic Mount with 1/2 in. NPT Threaded Side Entrance | 855T-BMMN | |
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Black PG16 Threaded Hole Plug |
855T-ABUP |
| Black M20 Threaded Hole Plug | 855T-ABUR | |
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Black PG16 Threaded Cable Gland | 855T-ABCP |
| Black M20 Threaded Cable Gland | 855T-ABCR | |
| Black 1/2 in. NPT Sealing Connector | 855T-ABHN | |
| Mounting Screws (M5 x 40 screws) for mounting Pole Mount Base to Pole Connection Box |
855T-AJBS | |
Specifications
| Mechanical Ratings | ||||
| Shock and Vibration | Based on the weight and style of mounting; tower lights are subject to damage from shock and vibration. Listed below are reference guidelines for maximum acceptable conditions. | |||
| 1 Module Stack | 3 Module Stack | 5 Module Stack | ||
| Standard Bases | Surface Mount Base or 10 cm Aluminum Pole Base |
150 G Shock 5 G Vibration |
45 G Shock 1.5 G Vibration |
35 G Shock 0.75 G Vibration |
| Vertical Base or 25 cm Aluminum Pole Base |
95 G Shock 3.5 G Vibration |
30 G Shock 1.25 G Vibration |
20 G Shock 0.5 G Vibration |
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| Recommended Wire Sizes | 0.5…1.5 mm2 (22…16 AWG) | |||
| Recommended Terminal Torque | 0.87 N•m (7 lb•in) | |||
| Environmental Ratings | ||||
| Ingress Ratings | Light Modules with Cap | UL Type 4/4X/13, IP65 | ||
| Sound Modules | UL Type 4/4X/13, IP65 | |||
| Surface, Vertical, Tube Mount Bases | UL Type 4/4X/13, IP65 | |||
| Pole Mount Bases | UL Type 4/4X/13, IP65 | |||
| Temperature Ratings — All Products | Operating Temperature | -25…+50 °C (-13…+122 °F) | ||
| Storage Temperature | -40…+85 °C (-40…+185 °F) | |||
| Materials | ||||
| Bases, Caps, Lens Covers, Sound Module Housings, Lenses | Polycarbonate | |||
| Lamp Socket | Polycarbonate | |||
| Rubber Seals and Gaskets | Nitrile Rubber | |||
| Pole (for aluminum pole assembly) | Aluminum | |||
| Pole Base Footing (for aluminum pole base) | Polycarbonate | |||
| Insulation Sleeve (for pole insulation) | Polyolefin | |||
| Mounting Screw Washers | Polypropylene | |||
| Performance Ratings | |||||
| Description | 12V AC/DC | 24V AC/DC | 120V AC | 240V AC | |
| Light Output | Steady Incandescent | 0.5 MSCP 6.3 Lumens |
2.5 MSCP 31.4 Lumens |
3.0 MSCP 37.7 Lumens |
0.49 MSCP 6.2 Lumens |
| Flashing Incandescent | 0.5 MSCP 6.3 Lumens |
2.5 MSCP 31.4 Lumens |
3.0 MSCP 37.7 Lumens |
0.49 MSCP 6.2 Lumens |
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| Strobe | 1 Joule per lamp | ||||
| Steady, Flashing Socket Mount LED Red | 900…2240 mcd | ||||
| Steady, Flashing Socket Mount LED Green | 900…1800 mcd | ||||
| Steady, Flashing Socket Mount LED Amber | 1400…3550 mcd | ||||
| Steady, Flashing Socket Mount LED Blue | 224…560 mcd | ||||
| Steady, Flashing Socket Mount LED White and Yellow |
900…1800 mcd | ||||
| Operating Voltage | |||||
| Description | 12V AC/DC | 24V AC/DC | 120V AC | 240V AC | |
| Light Modules and Sound Modules | 12V AC/DC (± 10%) | 24V AC/DC (± 10%) | 110V AC 50Hz (± 10%) 120V AC 60Hz (± 10%) |
230V AC 50 Hz (± 10%) 240V AC 60 Hz (± 10%) |
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| Lamp Life Ratings (Design Life) Average Life Under Static, No Vibration, Conditions |
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| Description | 12V AC/DC | 24V AC/DC | 120V AC | 240V AC | |
| Incandescent ModulesT ‡ | 8 000 hrs | 7 000 hrs | 3 000 hrs | 1 600 hrs | |
| LED Modules | 100 000 hrs | ||||
| Strobe Modules | 15 000 hrs | ||||
| Sound Modules | 20 000 hrs | ||||
| T First failures at about 35% of average life. Severe vibration may reduce life to 44% of average life. | |||||
| ‡ Flashing applications may reduce life to 50% of average life. | |||||
| Current Consumption | |||||
| Description | 12V AC/DC | 24V AC/DC | 120V AC | 240V AC | |
| Light Only Modules | Steady Incandescent | 208 mA | 271 mA | 58 mA | 23 mA |
| Flashing Incandescent | 208 mA | 271 mA | 58 mA | 23 mA | |
| Steady or Flashing LED | 42 mA | 29 mA | 21 mA | 20 mA | |
| Strobe | 95 mA | 60 mA | 55 mA | 30 mA | |
| Sound Modules | Single-Tone Sound Module | 12 mA | 25 mA | 33 mA | 33 mA |
| Two-Tone Sound Module | |||||
| Flashing Frequency (Light Only Modules) | |||||
| Flashing Incandescent Modules | 12V module approximately 1.5 Hz 24V, 120V, and 240V modules approximately 2 Hz Time ON/Time OFF = 1:1 |
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| Flashing LED Modules | Flashing frequency approximately 1.5 Hz Time On/Time OFF = 1:1 |
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| Strobe Modules | Flashing frequency appoxrimately 2 Hz (flash duration 1/50,000 secound) | ||||
| Flashing and Tone frequency (Light Modules/with Sound Set at Continuous Tone) | |||||
| Tone Frequency | Tone frequency is preset at 2800 Hz | ||||
| Flashing and Tone Pulsing Frequencies (Light Modules/with Sound Set at Pulsing Tone) | |||||
| Tone Frequency | Tone Frequency is preset at 2800 Hz | ||||
| dB Rating (Sound Modules) | |||||
| All dB(A) ratings determined at a distance of 1 meter from sound module | |||||
| Single Tone Sound Module (SA3) | Maximum volume ranges from 88 or 103 dB(A) (volume adjustable by dipswitch) | ||||
| Two Tone Sound Module (TA3) | |||||
| Leakage Current Impact | |||||
| All light modules and sound modules are capable of absorbing up to 3 mA of leakage from solid-state outputs without module activation | |||||
Approximate Dimensions
Dimensions in millimeters (inches). Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing puroses.
Light Modules
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Sound Module
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Vertical Mount Base
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Surface Mount Base
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On-Machine Mount Base
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Pole Mount Bases
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