DB-5

Intrinsically Safe Sounder

100dBA with 26 user-selectable tones

The DB-5 intrinsically safe multitone sounder is ideally suited for use ■ BASEEFA certified to
in areas of high ambient noise. Additionally, for extreme noise levels,
they can be linked with the DA-134 Xenon Beacons to combine EEx ia IIC T4 Tamb 55°C, to
audible and visual warnings. They are designed with a re-entrant
configuration to combine compactness with maximum efficiency. CENELEC standards
One of 26 tones can be selected using a 5-way DIL switch and by ■ Greater than 100dBA
switching the incoming negative supply to a third terminal a second
tone is sounded. The sounders have suitable low frequencies to output
conform to BS 5839: Part 1: 1988, making them ideal for fire alarm
systems and other annunciator applications. ■ 26 user selectable sounds
The IP65 enclosure enables the DB-5 sounder to cope with the harsh
environmental conditions found offshore as well as those of the ■ Two distinctive signals can
onshore oil, gas and chemical industries. The tough construction
enhances the reliability of the solid-state piezoelectric sounder.
be switched remotely
■ Easy to install in all
hazardous areas
■ Low power consumption
offers application flexibility
Certificate No.FM14290
ISO 9001 EN29001 ■ IP65 weatherproof rating
DB-5 IS Sounder
Specification
Certification Shunt Diode Safety Barriers Construction
Certified by BASEEFA to EEx ia IIC T4 Suitable models: ABS enclosure with encapsulated
to CENELEC standards MTL728, 787S, 722, 707, 708, 728P, electronic module. Colour red.
Location 787SP, 4722, 4728, 4787P, 7028+, 7087+
EMC compliance
IIC T4, installatiion can be in any zone Isolating Interfaces Immunity to EN50082-2:1995
Suitable models: Emissions to EN50081-2:1994
Electrical Safety
MTL3021, 4021, 4021S, 5025, 2241 or
Umax:in .....28V Installation Details
2242 (the 2242 is a 4-channel unit and
Imax:in.......147mA The twinned-pair inlet terminals and
lowers the sound level by approx 4dB)
Wmax:in ....0.81W deep bases are convenient for looping
Leq , Ceq ...0 Weight to other circuits or for siting end-of-line
300g resistors.The base has three
Supply
Min/max at terminals ............8–28VDC Environment knockouts, two on the side and one on
Current (through interface) .........14mA Operating temperature....–20 to +55°C the base, to accommodate a 20mm
Storage temperature .......–40 to +80°C conduit or PG13.5/20mm cable glands.
Sound
Humidity...5-95% RH, non-condensing The units are polarised and a chain
For tones and level, see table.Volume
Protection......................................IP65 may be fitted with an ‘end of line’
can be adjusted via a single-turn
Terminals resistor for reverse polarity testing and
potentiometer to 15dB.To obtain the
For conductors up to 2.5mm2 to permit line monitoring.
second tone, the negative supply
should be switched to a third terminal Recommended cable Safe Area Use
marked ‘2nd sound’.Two sounders 0.5 to 2.5mm2 with earthed screen and In safe areas, the sounders can be
driven from the same IS power source insulating sheath. Cable parameters powered directly from 24VDC.The
reduce the individual output by 1.5dB are determined by the output absence of any current limitation
and three sounders by 2.2dB. parameters of the interface selected. increases the output by approx 4dB.

Tone and Sound Levels with IS Interface

No Tones 2nd Switch Sound Level
Terminals
Tone Code Type dBA
––––++

COMMON
28VDC.MAX
1st SOUND ––––++
1 Alternating 800/970Hz at 0.25s 14 11111 88
2nd SOUND 2 Sweeping 800–970Hz at 7Hz 14 11110 91
3 Sweeping 800–970Hz at 1Hz 14 11101 94
4 Continuous at 2850Hz 14 11100 HF 2nd tone 102
Tone Selection
93
Volume
Control
DIP Switch 5 Sweeping 2400–2850Hz at 7Hz 4 11011 100
6 Sweeping 2400–2850Hz at 1Hz 4 11010 103
7 Slow Whoop 14 11001 94
55 8 Sweeping 1200–500Hz at 1Hz 14 11000 91
60
9 Alternating 2400/2850Hz at 2Hz 4 10111 100
50
10 Intermittent 970Hz at 1Hz 14 10110 83
48
11 Alternating 800/970Hz at 7/8Hz 14 10101 87
12 Intermittent 2850Hz at 1Hz 4 10100 100
Two entries for
21 13 970Hz at 0.25s on, 1s off 14 10011 83
cable glands on sides
and one on base 14 Continuous 970Hz 14 10010 LF 2nd tone 85
15 554Hz for 100ms, 440Hz for 400ms 14 10001 French fire 91
16 Intermittent 660Hz: 150ms on, 150ms off 14 10000 Swedish fire 86
17 Intermittent 660Hz: 1.8s on, 1.8s off 14 01111 Swedish fire 87
Approvals
18 Intermittent 660Hz: 6.5s on, 13s off 14 01110 Swedish fire 88
Country and Standard Certificate Approved 19 Continuous 660Hz 14 01101 Swedish fire 87
Authority number for
20 Alternating 554/440Hz at 1Hz 14 01100 Swedish fire 93
Canada CSA C22.2 Nos 0, 0.4 LR79122 Class 1
0.5, 25, 30, 205 Groups A-D 21 Intermittent 660Hz at 7/8Hz 14 01011 Swedish fire 88

UK BASEEFA to EN50014 Ex92C2014 EEx ia IIC 22 Intermittent 2850Hz: 150ms on, 100ms off 14 01010 Pelican Crossing 100
T4 23 Sweeping 800–970Hz at 50Hz 14 01001 Low buzz 92
CENELEC EN50020 24 Sweeping 2400–2850Hz at 50Hz 14 01000 High buzz 99
UK BASEEFA EN50039 Ex92C2115 EEx ia IIC 25 3 970Hz pulses, 0.5s on/0.5s off, 1.5s off 14 00111 83
T4
26 3 2850Hz pulses, 0.5s on/0.5s off, 1.5s off 14 00110 102

Due to our policy of continuous product development, we reserve the right to amend specifications without notice.

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