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RadioBeacon – Wireless X15 Beacon

The RadioBeacon brings wireless IoT capability to field-mounted visual alarm beacons, allowing the beacon to operate with only local power at the installation point. This significantly reduces the need for field cabling and removes traditional I/O limitations, while enabling flexible integration into industrial Fire & Gas and safety system architectures.

RadioBeacon is a SIL-capable wireless beacon solution with cybersecurity designed into the core. The integrated wireless communication supports secure data transfer with 128-bit AES encryption, providing reliable and protected alarm signalling in demanding industrial environments.

The RB-X15 version is a high-output xenon beacon housed in a robust IP66 corrosion-resistant aluminium enclosure. This makes the RadioBeacon suitable for hazardous area signalling applications in Zone 1 and Zone.

RadioBeacon produces a powerful xenon flash for effective visual warning, even in environments with high ambient light. The field-replaceable colour filter enhances the strobe effect and is manufactured from UV-stable polycarbonate, supporting long service life in outdoor and industrial installations.

With integrated ISA100 wireless I/O, RadioBeacon enables efficient installation, flexible alarm coverage, and simplified expansion of safety and monitoring systems. The solution is suitable for both SIL1 and SIL2 compliant applications, making it ideal for use in Fire & Gas systems, process safety, marine, energy, and hazardous area installations.

  • Universal usage globally with the use of ISA100 industrial communication
  • The first wireless Beacon on the market that will be Exd certified and SIL capable
  • Bluetooth or over the air configuration
  • The RadioBeacon gives the option of SIL2 safety communication using PROFIsafe over ISA100.11a
  • Encrypted wireless communication
  • Robust Exd IP66/67 Aluminium enclosure
  • High output Xenon
  • Choice of three flash rates
  • Dublicate cable terminations (in & out for daisy-chain installations)
  • Covers all applications from industry, windfarms to oil fields
  • Ex e antenna
Approvals
IEC
IECEx ULD 16.0017X
IEC 60079 - 0 : 2011
IEC 60079 - 1 : 2024
IEC 60079 - 31 : 2013
TR-CU Ex EAc certificate: Ru C-GB
AA71.B.00109
SIL1 compliant to IEC 61508 (2010)
SIL2 compliant to IEC 61508 (2010)
ATEX
ATEX DEMKO 16 ATEX 1466X
EN 60079 - 0 : 2012 + A11 : 2013
EN 60079 - 1 : 2014
EN 60079 - 31 : 2014
Coding
Beacon:
Ex db IIC Gb T6 Ta -50°C to +40°C
Ex db IIC Gb T5 Ta -50°C to +55°C
Ex db IIC Gb T4 Ta -50°C to +70°C
Ex tb IIIC Db T110°C Ta -50°C to 70°C
Antenna:
Ex II GD
EX eb IIC T6 Gb
Ex tb IIIC T85°C Db
T. amb -20°C to +69°C
Version Part Code
Product type RB-X15 Xenon 15J Beacon
Enclosure E01
E02
E03
GRP
Stainless Steel
Aluminium
Safety I
S
Standard/Industrial
SIL2
Wireless W1
W3
ISA100
LoRa 868/ 915MHz
Lense olour A
B
C
G
M
R
Y
Amber
Blue
Clear
Green
Magenta
Red
Yellow
Equipment Tag 1
2
No tag
Stainless Steel
Entries/ Glands C01
C03
C04

3xM20
2xM20, 2x 1/2NPT - adaptor
3 × 3/4" NPT – adaptors
Stopping plug/ adaptor material B
N
S
Brass
Nickel Plated
Stainless Steel
Colour R
S
Red
Special Color
Antenna Options A01
A04
Ant-1 Type 2 bracket 90mm (Left angle, Ex e)
Ant 1 Extended bracket Type300-245 (Ex e)
Product version P1
ATEX/ IECEx Ex d
Standard versions RB-X15-ALU-I-W1-R
RB-X15-ALU-S-W1-R
RB-X15-E03-I-W1-R-1-C01-B-R-A01-P1
RB-X15-E03-S-W1-R-1-C01-B-R-A01-P1
Voltages DC 24vdc
Source 15 Joules (15Ws)
Flash rate 1Hz flash (60 fpm), 1.3Hz flash (80 fpm), 1.5Hz flash (90 fpm), Double flash (120 fpm)
Peak Candela 1.500,000 cd – calc. from energy (J)
Eff. Intensity cd 750 cd – calc. from energy (J)
Peak Candela 114,854 cd – measured ref to I.E.S
Eff. Intensity cd 666.92 cd – measured ref to I.E.S
Inrush 753mA within 6ms @ 24 vdc
Ingress protection EN60529:IP66/67 Type rating per UL50E/NEMA250:4/4X/3R/13
Enclosure material Aluminium
Enclosure finish Chromated & powder coated
Lens guard 316 Stainless Steel
Colour Red (RAL3000)
Cable entries 3 x M20 x 1.5mm
Terminals 0.5 – 2.5mm² 20-14 AWG
Enclosure volume <2 litres
Wireless interface ISA100
Tube life Emissions are reduced to 70% after 5 million flashes
Grounding stud M5
Operating temp -20 to +70°C - [-0° to +158°F]
Relative humidity 95%
Weight 3.5kg/7.7lbs
ISA100.11a ISM 2475 - 2400 MHz
Encyption 128 - Bit AES
Network modes STAR/MESH/STARMESH
Latency 10 msec to 1 minute
Line of sight RF range EX500m and Non Ex 2000m
Antenna Omnidirectional antenna with 2.4 GHz band
Configuration and software Bluetooth v4.2 (pending) or serial port
Communication ISA100, Profisafe
External communication Modbus, OPC UA, ProfiNet/Safe (Gateway dependent)
Dimensions 240 x 261 x 251 (included antenna)
Dimensions 117 x 117 x 251