The Barlo Safety Beam consists of 4 basic components: All assemblies
are manufactured with the highest grade of components available to assure
reliable operation, even in harsh environmental conditions.
General Information
The Barlo Safety Beam consists of 4 basic components: All
assemblies are manufactured with the highest grade of components available
to assure reliable operation, even in harsh environmental conditions.
High Voltage Power Supply (12096)- this is a 120VAC to 700VDC high-energy
capacitive-discharge supply that is mounted on the top of the visor assembly.
The components are hand soldered and then it is encapsulated in a two-part,
temperature stable, epoxy.
Trigger Circuit (12095), This is a 22-24KV-trigger source that is mounted
inside the visor assembly.
Traffic Signal Housing; we use the best available traffic signal housing
complete with colored and clear lenses.
Flash Tube (12093), We have the flash tube manufactured specifically
for this operation. The glass tube is approx. 23cm in length and 1cm
in diameter filled with a Xenon Gas mixture formulated to produce a long
life - bright flash combination.
Theory of operation: The High Voltage Power Supply charges its capacitors
up to approximately 650 to 750VDC, applying it to the ends of the flash
tube and to the triggering circuit. The trigger then produces a 22-24KV,
35ms pulse to the wrap wire on the outside of the flash tube causing
the xenon gas to conduct producing the brilliant flash, the power supply
then recharges and repeats the process at the frequency specified for
the operation.
Operating Instructions
Unpacking
The Barlo Safety Beam units are carefully manufactured, packed
and shipped in specially designed cartons to eliminate as much breakage
as possible. However, a high voltage device such as this can develop "leaks" that
can lead to malfunctions and component failure if not corrected prior
to installing the unit in the field. The following procedures must be
followed to avoid time consuming and costly repairs.
1. Carefully open and remove the Barlo light from the shipping carton
and place all packing material back in the box and store for future use.
WARRANTY CONSIDERATIONS CAN NOT BE GIVEN TO ANY EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT
RETURNED PROPERLY PACKED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
2. Perform a visual
inspection of the unit for freight related damage to the box and the
glass components of the Barlo. Visually inspect
the Xenon
flash tube for damage. Make absolutely sure the trigger wrap (Red
wire) is not touching the negative (Brown) feed to the flash tube. This
sometimes
occurs when the Barlo is dropped during shipping.
ALL DAMAGE MUST
BE REPORTED IMMEDIATELY TO THE CARRIER FOR INSPECTORS TO SUBMIT CLAIM.
3. Bench
Test the Barlo. Screw in an incandescent bulb into the socket and connect
135VAC to the terminal block located in the inside
back wall
of the signal housing.
ALLOW THE UNIT TO FLASH FOR A PERIOD OF
AT LEAST 12 HOURS PRIOR TO INSTALLING IT IN THE FIELD. If the flash
tube suffered
any microscopic cracks during shipping, this bench test will
reveal it, saving the installer from a return trip to replace a broken
tube.
Trouble Shooting
If the strobe unit fails to operate, follow
these procedures to isolate the cause.
ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONEL SHOULD
ATTEMPT TO SERVICE
THIS DEVICE.
CAUTION: This power supply retains 500 to 800 VDC for
long periods of time AFTER the AC power is removed. NEVER touch the xenon
flash tube
without discharging the power supply.
1. Check the supply voltage
There should be approximately 135VAC input
to the strobe power supply. The incandescent bulb should illuminate.
2. Remove Colored Lens
Carefully remove the colored
lens. Connect a 0-1000 Volt DC Meter to each end of the Xenon Flash Tube,
Connect
the
- to the
brown wire and
the + to the blue wire (never touch the red wire (22 - 24KVDC) or try
to take a voltage reading from this wire) apply AC power. The voltage
reading should be between 600 and 800 VDC. If it is not replace the
power supply with a new one part#12096.
3. Listen
for a faint "clicking "
If the power supply is within the limits described in step 2, listen
for a faint "clicking " sound coming from the flash tube
area. This sound is the trigger pulse, if you can hear it the flash
tube is
likely defective, if you can not hear it, the trigger is likely to
be the problem. To discharge the power supply prior to removing the
flash tube, remove AC power from the unit, disconnect the terminals
to the incandescent
light bulb from the terminal block in the back of the housing. Touch
each end of the Xenon flash tube with one of the wires from the incandescent
bulb (there will be a bright momentary flash of the incandescent bulb
as it discharges. Use your voltmeter to check for the presence of any
voltage at the ends of the flash tube. If it has discharged reconnect
the incandescent wires on the terminal block, If not repeat operation
or connect a 140 Ohm 5 watt resistor to each end of the xenon tube.
If the Barlo Light needs further evaluation it should be returned to
your
local distributor or Elliott Equipment Corp. for repairs.
Signal Parts
12093 - Xenon flash tube
12095 - Trigger Circuit
12096 - High Energy Power Supply
90011 - (Yellow, Green, Black) Traffic Signal Housing
90012 - (R,A,G) Glass -Lex Colored Lens
90081 - Clear Lens
90063 - Terminal Block (2 Per Light)
90077 - (Yel, Green, Black) Barlo Visor
90079 - Rubber Lens Gasket
90072 - Door Switch
90071 - Fuse Block
90073 - Discharge Resistor
SST1001 - Timer Module
WEIGHT ……………………………………………………………16lbs
Shipping Weight ………………………………………………….30lbs
Normal shipping is with UPS ground Oversize.
