White 312 Specifications

Flash Technology, 332 Nichol Mill Lane, Franklin, TN 37067 (615) 261-2000 FTB 312-4 Medium Intensity Obstruction Lighting System Re

4 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 PCB1 Timing and Trigger Board PCB1 controls and monitors the operation of the PC 312-4. Status indica

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 5 Board Configuration The 2903800 board is programmed from the manufacturer for operation in the PC 312-

6 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 RS-232 The RS-232 port allows programming and troubleshooting using Tech Eagle shown below (available for

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 7 Status LEDs The status LEDs display alarm and mode information as follows: LED Indication NITE ERR Incorre

8 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 Section 2 - Mounting, and Installation Unpacking Inspect shipping cartons for signs of damage before openin

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 9 interfere with access by maintenance or service personnel. You must use a bonding strap with a flashhe

10 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 amperes per light to determine fast-acting fuse ratings at the power distribution panel and to select a sy

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 11 3. Ensure that only the bottom of the case has drain holes and that they are clear. 4. Ensure that no holes are

12 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 FRONT VIEWAS WALL MOUNTEDBOTTOM VIEWAS WALL MOUNTEDØ.44 INCH(11.2)(311)(54.9)(356)(425.5)(214)(170).44 INCHØ(11.2

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 13 17(430)NOTES:1. WEIGHT: 17 LBS (7.7 KG)2. AERODYNAMIC WIND AREA: .93 FT (.0864 M )3. DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCH

ii Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 Front Matter Abstract This manual contains information and instructions for installing, operating and maintaining

14 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 1.92 (48.8)0.33 (8.38)2.28 (57.8)2.58 (65.5)0.125 (3.18)HEX 1.0 (25.4)3.06 (77.7)1/2" NPT0.10 (2.54)NOTE: AL

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 15 NOTES:PHOTOCELLGND NEUTLINE 1 FLASHHEADCABLE CHARTMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMIN. INSULATION 600VCOLORS FOR REF. ONLY

16 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 NOTE 122. USE A CONTINUOUS CABLE FROM THE POWER CONVERTERTO THE FLASHHEAD WITHOUT JUNCTIONS OR SPLICES.7. OTHERS

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 17 Figure 2-6 – PC 312-4 Power Converter Internal Wiring (110-120V)

18 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 Figure 2-7 – PC 312-4 Power Converter Internal Wiring (208-240V)

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 19 ALARM130VACMOV130VACMOVGNDSHIELDNOTES:1. USE SHIELDED CABLE TO ATTACH FLASH TECHNOLOGY ALARM RELAY CONTACTS TO E

20 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 P1P2P5P3P4REDBLUPURBLKWHTSHLDANODECATHODETRIGGERP7RC101T101T102SW101B101MOTORBLUREDBLUBLKP14P15P13MP101CLUTCHBR10

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 21 Figure 2-10 – RS-485 Installation

22 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 Section 3 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting Safety WARNING STOP: Before proceeding read the warning on Page i

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 23 The sync signal is a pulse and difficult to evaluate with a meter. You can detect the sync pulse as an instan

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 iii Personnel Hazard Warning Dangerous Voltages Dangerous line voltages reside in certain locations in this equipmen

24 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 Power Converter Burst Choke (L1) Measure the resistance of L1 from TB3-5 to ceramic post E4 (at burst res

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 25 Trigger Coupling Transformer (T102) The coupling transformer should not have open windings. An ohmmeter will indi

26 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 Removal 1. Disconnect the wires leading to capacitors. 2. Remove the hold-down screws. 3. Lift the capacitors

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 27 Removal 1. Loosen the four screws holding PCB1 to the bracket and lift PCB1 up and out. 2. Loosen the two truss

28 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 Replacement 1. Align the pins on the flashtube base with the clamps of the terminal screw lugs, making sure that

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 29 Indicator Function Description Normal Operation Day Night Dual System Night I15 NITE ERR – On for night intens

30 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 Manual Override: Fixed Intensities You may manually override automatic intensity control (as when the ma

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 31 Dual System (White in Daylight, Red at Night) The following procedures check normal operation of a dual syst

32 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 master/slave interconnect terminals at TB1-4 and TB1-5. 1. Temporarily disconnect the black master/slave inte

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 33 Figure 3-2 – Unit Troubleshooting Guide Flash Conditions Other Conditions Probable Causes Day Night HV1 LV2 No

iv Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 Table of Contents FTB 312-4 ...

34 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 OK Backup Intensity OK OK Flashtube Mounting Plate Assembly4 F5 Red OK OK OK Flashtube Mounting Plate

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 35 Figure 3-3 – System Troubleshooting Guide Flash Conditions Other Conditions Probable Causes Day Night OK Day F

36 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 Section 4 – Recommended Spare & Replaceable Parts Customer Service Customer Service: 1-800-821-5825 Telephone

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 37 Reference Description Part Number 50 Hz 60 Hz BR1 Diode Bridge 6902806 C2A,C,D Capacitor, Main Bank, 70 mfd

38 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 Figure 4-2 – Power Converter Component Layout

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 39 Reference Description Part Number P1,P2,P4,P5,P12 Ceramic Spacer, ¾” diameter 5900844 P3,P11 Ceramic Spacer,

40 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 RC102RC101P1P2P3P4P5P6P7T101T102P13P14P16P15C101C102MP101CLUTCHB101BMOTORL101BR102LOCATED ON ANGLEDTAB, UNDER MP1

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 41 Returning Equipment – Return Material Authorization (RMA) If a product purchased from Flash Technology must be r

42 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 • If the P.O. number is NOT available at the time of the call, a Case Number will be given to the customer and s

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 v Flashhead ...

vi Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 List of Figures Figure 1-1 – TB1 Alarm Contacts ...

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 1 Section 1 – Introduction and Operation System Each single FTB 312-4 System consists of a FH 306 Flashhead, a

2 Revision 4 – 1-7-2008 FTB 312-4 Configurations Models Lights Operation 312-4 312-4E L-865 White (40 FPM) L-864 Red (20 FPM) L-810 Incandescent Ma

FTB 312-4 Revision 4 – 1-8-2008 3 Contact Indication White Alarm Combination of Day Intensity and Photocell Errors. Red Alarm Combination of Nigh