Telephone Ring Initiated Beacons are designed to be used where a visual signal of a ringing telephone is necessary. This type of beacon has become a necessity in noisy environments where high ambient noise levels persist to more everyday environments such as care homes where it may be hard to hear a telephone ringing for various reasons, but a visual beacon can be seen from further away.
D G Controls telephone beacons work by detecting the ringing voltage on ANALOG lines and flashes in time with the ring signal. Once the ringing stops, the light stops flashing.
Some beacons require a fitted cable for installation, others plug directly into the telephone line for further ease and convenience. Either way that it is connected, it’s undeniable how beneficial these beacons can be in areas that are hard to hear clearly.
It is also worth noting that in areas where the need for an extra alert is required, a telephone initiated sounder beacon is also a great option. These units flash and sound in time with the ring signal on ANALOG lines.
Don’t hesitate to contact our Sales Team for more information; Tel: 01283 550850 – Email: mail@beaconlamps.com
Calling all Electrical Wholesalers! Are you dealing with Project Work?! Let us at D.G. Controls do the hard work for you!
We love to get involved in project work and as we have been taking on more and more project work, we have been finding ourselves working directly with the Third Party and Wholesaler to ensure we can get the correct product for requirements and liaising through our Wholesalers for pricing.
We are happy to visit site, Zoom or telephone directly with customers on your behalf and discuss all beacon requirements and locations with the Third Party – you can also be rest assured we only discuss beacon requirements, we then liaise directly with you, the Electrical Wholesaler, for pricing.
We have been offering this service under the confidence of our Wholesalers – we like to work with you, and love the fact you trust us to our word to offer Technical Support to get the best product for your customer, with all pricing and job details going through yourselves.
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Our standard stock codes begin with three letters, indicating the type of beacon required, (i.e. Pulsed) and Series beacon required (i.e. Series E) followed by the voltage code, voltage required, then lamp type, then colour.
For example:
This stock code would give this D G Controls beacon:
PSE/DC/24/LED/RED
Pulsed beacon, Series ‘E’
DC 24v
LED lamp
Colour RED
It’s as easy as that! Of course, our office is always open if you need any further help with our codes, we’re always happy to help! mail@beaconlamps.com / 01283 550850
Beacons convey strong and vital messages in the colours they use; they allow people to become aware of their surroundings and any possible dangers that might be on-coming. Beacons deliver clear messages not only in their colour, their position, place and time of use.
Knowing the meaning of behind the colours of beacons will allow you to determine their purpose for your next action and if installing them, will allow you to choose the right colour for your application.
As a general guideline:
Colour: Red
The colour red is usually associated with strong messages such as danger, hazard, and emergency situations. Red is considered a powerful signal that can trigger an automatic message to any viewer. Red coloured beacons are mostly used to warn people to keep away from a dangerous situation/area.
Colour: Amber/Yellow
The colour amber or yellow often triggers a persons thoughts to slow down and be cautious. For this reason, amber colour beacons are used on slow moving vehicles, on construction sites, airports and other in establishments where there may be crowds for increased awareness that caution is needed.
Colour: Green
The colour green indicates safety. It delivers a message that a particular situation is currently being handled and the area is safe. This colour signal offers people assurance that everything is under control.
Colour: Blue
The colour blue is mostly used by emergency vehicles – for this reason blue beacons are not applicable to be used in certain places such as public roads. If you are not certain if a blue beacon is the right colour for your application, it’s best to check with your local authority who will advise further.
Colour: Clear
Clear beacons are often used alongside other coloured beacons and are generally used in offices and schools as an alternative indication. This indication is often left open to the end-users specific requirements.
There are many types of beacon lamps with varying modes, however the most common modes are Static, Strobe, Rotating and Pulsing.
Here’s a quick overview of each of these modes as the mode you select for your application will not only aid increased awareness, but it will also help people to know how to react.
Static Lights:
A static light is a light that is constantly lit, also called steady lights by many. It draws awareness to its application and is commonly seen as a sign that something is safe. For example, static lights are mostly shown in the colour green, a colour people recognise as safe. The calming green colour and continuously lit light symbolize to most that it is safe to continue with your task. Although there are other instances where static lights are used, this is the most common instance you will see.
Strobe Lights:
Flashing strobe lights feature a high signalling effect through bursting white light and are widely used in warehouses and industrial facilities. This device is composed of a glass tube filled with xenon gas that helps to produce a bright flashing sequence and are ideal to use when a wide area needs covering.
Rotating Lights:
A rotating light is specially designed to provide an effective warning signal and are most commonly used on moving vehicles because of its high efficiency. This device consists of a motorised mirror which works as a reflector giving focused light that attracts attention. As always, these can be used on many different applications, but you will often see them on emergency vehicles and lorries.
Pulsing Lights:
Pulsing lights are often used in hazardous areas where due course and attention is required. The flashing light often signals caution is required. An LED pulsing light is often an ideal choice for these areas as they can withstand vibrations and shocks and continue to work normally.
