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Original Instructions
December 19, 2023
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TL50 Basic Wireless Andon Tower Light
Instruction Manual
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Features
Multi-Color and Audible Andon Indicators
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Rugged,cost-effective,andeasy-to-installAndonindicators
IlluminatedtowerlightsegmentsandAndonboxindicatorsprovideeasy-to-seestatus
Four available colors: blue, green, yellow, and red
Integral four capacitive touch button controller with status LEDs
Steady or flashing status capability
300 mm pre-assembled stand-off pipe length
TwowirelessISMradiooptions:900MHzand2.4GHz
Models
Model LCA130T Controller Radio Frequency Tower Light Description
LCA130T4DXN2-TL50BGYR300Q 2.4 GHz TL50 Basic Andon Tower Light (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red)
LCA130T4DXN9-TL50BGYR300Q 900 MHz TL50 Basic Andon Tower Light (Blue, Green, Yellow, Red)
TL50-LCA130T Switch Diagrams
The control box status LED mimics the tower light status in color and animation.
Tap one of the buttons to turn the corresponding status LED on or off. Hold the button to activate the flashing function.
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3
2
1
LED Key:
1=Blue
2=Green
3=Yellow
4=Red
InputPinout-AllModels
4-Pin M12 Male Connector Pin Wire Color Wiring Description
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4
3
2
1 Brown (bn) 18VDCto30VDC
2 White (wh) Use to configure with the Pro Editor Configuration software
3 Blue (bu) DC common (GND)
4 Black (bk) Not Used
Configuration Instructions
LCA130T DIP Switches
Before applying power to the device, set the radio's DIP switches.
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Device Settings
DIP Switches
1 2 3 4
Transmit Power Level:500mW(defaultsetting) OFF   
Transmit Power Level:250mW ON   
Bit-Packed Button / Light Status:
Input 1: ENABLED
Output 1 Overwrite Input Status: ENABLED
(default setting)
OFF OFF OFF
Conventional Button / Light Status:
Inputs 2-6 (OFF = 0, Solid = 1, Flashing = 2): ENABLED
Outputs 2-6 (Overwrite Input Status): ENABLED
ON OFF OFF
Bit-packed Button / Light Status:
Input 1: ENABLED
Output 1 Overwrite Input Status: DISABLED
OFF ON OFF
Conventional Button / Light Status:
Inputs 2-6 (OFF = 0, Solid = 1, Flashing = 2): ENABLED
Outputs 2-6 (Overwrite Input Status): DISABLED
ON ON OFF
Bind the LCA130T to a DXM and Assign the Device Address
Before beginning the binding procedure, apply power to all the devices. Separate the radios by two meters when running the binding
procedure.PutonlyoneDXMintobindingmodeatatimetopreventtheKey definition for "{keyrefName}" not found in the DITA map.from
binding to the wrong DXM.
Button 2
Button 1
OntheDXM:UsethearrowkeystoselecttheISM RadiomenuontheLCDandclickENTER.
1.
HighlighttheBindingmenuandclickENTER.
2.
UsethearrowkeystoselecttheNodeaddresstobindtheKey definition for "{keyrefName}" not found in the DITA map.to.
3.
OntheKey definition for "{keyrefName}" not found in the DITA map.,enterbindingmode:
The red and green LEDs flash alternately and the sensor searches for a DXM in binding mode. After the LCA130T binds, the LEDs
staysolidmomentarily,thentheyflashtogetherfourtimes.TheKey definition for "{keyrefName}" not found in the DITA map.exits
bindingmode.
4.
Press and hold button 1.
a.
Triple-click button 2.
b.
Release button 1.
c.
LabeltheLCA130TwiththeNodeaddressnumberforfuturereference.
5.
OntheDXM:ClickBACKtoexitbindingforthatspecificNodeaddress.
6.
Repeatsteps3through6andchangetheNodeaddressforasmanyKey definition for "{keyrefName}" not found in the DITA map.s
asareneededforyournetwork.
7.
OntheDXM:Afteryouhavefinishedformingyournetwork,clickBACKuntilyoureachthemainmenu.
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LED Behavior for the One LED Nodes
Nodes do not sample inputs until they are communicating with the Gateway. The radios and antennas must be a minimum distance apart to
function properly. Recommended minimum distances are:
900MHz150mWand250mWradios:6feet
900MHz1Wattradios:15feet
2.4GHz65mWradios:1foot
LED(Bi-color) NodeStatus
Flashinggreen Radiolinkokay
Greenandredflashingalternately InBindingmode
Bothcolorsaresolidfor4seconds,thenflash4times;looksamber Bindingmodeiscomplete
Flashingred,onceevery3seconds Radiolinkerror
Flashingred,onceeverysecond Deviceerror
LCA130T Modbus Registers
Holding registers
Modbus Registers EIP Registers
I/O Type
I/O Range Holding Register
Representation (DEC)
Gateway Node Node Min Max Min Max
1 1 + (Node# x 16) 0 + (Node# x 8)
Instance 100 / N7
Bit Packed Input* 0 682 0 682
2 2 + (Node# x 16) 1 + (Node# x 8) Button 1 Input 1 0 2 0 2
3 3 + (Node# x 16) 2 + (Node# x 8) Button 2 Input 2 0 2 0 2
4 4 + (Node# x 16) 3 + (Node# x 8) Button 3 Input 3 0 2 0 2
5 5 + (Node# x 16) 4 + (Node# x 8) Button 4 Input 4 0 2 0 2
6 6 + (Node# x 16) 5 + (Node# x 8) Button 5 Input 5 0 2 0 2
7 7 + (Node# x 16) 6 + (Node# x 8) Reserved    
8 8 + (Node# x 16) 7 + (Node# x 8) Device Message    
9 9 + (Node# x 16) 8 + (Node# x 8)
Instance 112 / N14
Bit Packed Output* 0 682 0 682
10 10 + (Node# x 16) 9 + (Node# x 8) Button 1 Output 1 0 2 0 2
11 11 + (Node# x 16) 10 + (Node# x 8) Button 2 Output 2 0 2 0 2
12 12 + (Node# x 16) 11 + (Node# x 8) Button 3 Output 3 0 2 0 2
13 13 + (Node# x 16) 12 + (Node# x 8) Button 4 Output 4 0 2 0 2
14 14 + (Node# x 16) 13 + (Node# x 8) Button 5 Output 5 0 2 0 2
15 15 + (Node# x 16) 14 + (Node# x 8) Control Message 0 2 0 2
16 16 + (Node# x 16) 15 + (Node# x 8) Reserved 0 2 0 2
*Bit-packedregistercontentsfordefininglightbehavior
Register contents summed to define the light behavior
Light (top to bottom) Solid light Flashing light
Light 5 1 2
Light 4 4 8
Light 3 16 32
Light 2 64 128
Light 1 256 512
The light is solid when the button is pressed and released. The light flashes when the button is pressed and held. Combinations of button
presses and holds are summed.
For example, the value held in register 1 is 6 (2 + 4) when button 5 is flashing (2) and button 4 (4) is solid.
Specifications
SupplyVoltageandCurrent 18VDCto30VDC
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Segments—maximumcurrentperLEDsegment:45mAat18
V DC to 30 V DC
Omni-Directional Audible Alarm:25mAmaximumcurrent
Supply Protection Circuitry
Protected against transient voltages
Input
PNP power only
Input Response Time
Indicator On/Off: 10 milliseconds maximum
Operating Frequency
2.7kHz±500Hzoscillationfrequency
AudibleIntensity:92dBat1m(typical)
Connections
Integral 4-pin M12 quick-disconnect connector
Models with a quick disconnect require a mating cordset
Construction
Bases and Covers:Polycarbonate
Light Segment:Polycarbonate
VibrationandMechanicalShock
Meets IEC 60068-2-6 requirements (Vibration: 10 Hz to 55
Hz, 0.5 mm amplitude, 5 minutes sweep, 30 minutes dwell)
Meets IEC 60068-2-27 requirements (Shock: 15G 11 ms
duration, half sine wave)
Operating Conditions
Non-Audible:–40°Cto+50°C(–40°Fto+122°F)
Audible:–20°Cto+50°C(–4°Fto+122°F)
95% at +50 °C maximum relative humidity (non-condensing)
Environmental Rating
Assembly:IP54
Stand-alone tower light:IP65
Indicator Characteristics
Color Dominant Wavelength (nm) or
ColorTemperature(CCT)
Lumen Output
(Typicalat25°C)
Green 525nm 16.5
Red 625nm 6
Yellow 590nm 15
Blue 465 nm 4
Required Overcurrent Protection
WARNING: Electrical connections must
be made by qualified personnel in
accordance with local and national
electricalcodesandregulations.
Overcurrent protection is required to be provided by end
productapplicationperthesuppliedtable.
Overcurrent protection may be provided with external fusing
or via Current Limiting, Class 2 Power Supply.
Supply wiring leads < 24 AWG shall not be spliced.
For additional product support, go
towww.bannerengineering.com.
Supply
Wiring
(AWG)
Required Overcurrent
Protection (A)
Supply
Wiring
(AWG)
Required Overcurrent
Protection (A)
20 5.0 26 1.0
22 3.0 28 0.8
24 1.0 30 0.5
Certifications
Banner Engineering BV
Park Lane, Culliganlaan 2F bus 3
1831 Diegem, BELGIUM
Radio Range
900 MHz (500 mW): Up to 1.6 km (1 mile) (internal antenna)
2.4 GHz: Up to 1000 m (3280 ft) with line of sight (internal
antenna)
Antenna Minimum Separation Distance
900 MHz (500 mW): 4.57 m (15 ft) with the supplied 2 dB
antenna
2.4 GHz, 65 mW: 0.3 m (1 ft)
Radio Transmit Power
900 MHz Conducted: 27 dBm (500 mW); EIRP with the
supplied 4 dB antenna: 31 dBm (1260 mW)
2.4 GHz Conducted: < 18 dBm (65 mW); EIRP with the
supplied 2 dB antenna: < 20 dBm (100 mW)
Spread Spectrum Technology
FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum)
900 MHz Compliance
Radio module is indicated by the product label marking
Contains FCC ID: UE3RM7023: FCC Part 15, Subpart C,
15.247
ContainsIC:7044A-RM7023
2.4 GHz Compliance (SX243 Radio Module)
Radio module is indicated by the product label marking
Contains FCC ID: UE3SX243: FCC Part 15, Subpart C,
15.247
Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU
ETSI/EN: EN 300 328 V2.2.2 (2019-07) [RED HarmStds]
Contains IC: 7044A-SX243
Dimensions
All measurements are listed in millimeters [inches], unless noted otherwise.
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Ø50.0
[1.97]
Ø7.1
[0.28]
2X
Ø7.1
[0.28]
2X
Ø21.3
[0.84]
Ø21.3
[0.84]
Standard Models Audible Models
H2
H1
182.8
[7.2]
50.8
[2.0]
50.8
[2.0]
182.8
[7.2]
8.6
[0.34]
8.6
[0.34]
148.1
[5.83]
55.9
[2.2]
20.1
[0.79]
43.8
[1.73]
148.1
[5.83]
55.9
[2.2]
Ø50.0
[1.97]
M12 x 1.0M12 x 1.0 M12 x 1.0
20.1
[0.79]
43.8
[1.73]
H1
H2
Stand-Off Pole Height (H1)
Model Stand-Off
LCA..TL50..300 300 mm (11.81 in)
Tower Light Height (H2)
# of Segments Standard Audible
3 180.9 mm (7.12 in) 220.0 mm (8.66 in)
4 221.6 mm (8.72 in) 260.7 mm (10.26 in)
FCC Part 15 Class A for Intentional Radiators
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to
causeharmfulinterferenceinwhichcasetheuserwillberequiredtocorrecttheinterferenceathisownexpense.
Industry Canada Statement for Intentional Radiators
Thisdevicecontainslicence-exempttransmitters(s)/receiver(s)thatcomplywithInnovation,ScienceandEconomicDevelopmentCanada’s
licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Cet appareil contient des émetteurs/récepteurs exemptés de licence conformes à la norme Innovation, Sciences, et Développement
économiqueCanada.L’exploitationestautoriséeauxdeuxconditionssuivantes:
Thisdevicemaynotcauseinterference.
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Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperationofthedevice.
2.
L’appareilnedoitpasproduiredebrouillage.
1.
L’utilisateurdel’appareildoitacceptertoutbrouillageradioélectriquesubi,mêmesilebrouillageestsusceptibled’encompromettre
lefonctionnement.
2.
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Accessories
Power Supply
PSW-24-1
24VDC,1AClass2ULListedpowersupply
100VACto240VAC50/60Hzinput
2m(6.5ft)PVCcablewithM12quickdisconnect
Includes Type A (US, Canada, Japan, Puerto Rico, Taiwan), Type C (Germany, France,
South Korea, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Turkey), Type G (United Kingdom, Ireland,
Singapore,Vietnam),andTypeI(China,Australia,NewZealand)ACdetachableinputplugs
TYPE A TYPE G
TYPE C TYPE I
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PSW-24-2
24VDC,2AClass2ULListedpowersupply
100VACto240VAC50/60Hzinput
3.5m(11.5ft)PVCcablewithM12quickdisconnect
Includes Type A (US, Canada, Japan, Puerto Rico, Taiwan), Type C (Germany, France,
South Korea, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Turkey), Type G (United Kingdom, Ireland,
Singapore,Vietnam),andTypeI(China,Australia,NewZealand)ACdetachableinputplugs
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Cordsets
4-PinThreadedM12Cordsets—SingleEnded
Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout(Female)
MQDC-406 2m(6.56ft)
Straight 
44 Typ.
ø 14.5
M12 x 1
7 mm
58 mm
Ø5.2 mm
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2
3
4
1
5
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1=Brown
2=White
3=Blue
4=Black
5=Unused
MQDC-415 5m(16.4ft)
MQDC-430 9m(29.5ft)
MQDC-450 15m(49.2ft)
MQDC-406RA 2m(6.56ft)
Right-Angle
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32 Typ.
[1.26"]
30 Typ.
[1.18"]
ø 14.5 [0.57"]
M12 x 1
7 mm
58 mm
Ø5.2 mm
1
23
4
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MQDC-415RA 5m(16.4ft)
MQDC-430RA 9m(29.5ft)
MQDC-450RA 15m(49.2ft)
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4-PinThreadedM12Cordsets—DoubleEnded
Model Length Style Dimensions Pinout
MQDEC-401SS 0.31m(1ft)
Male Straight/Female
Straight

40 Typ.
[1.58"]
ø 14.5 [0.57"]
M12 x 1
44 Typ.
[1.73"]
ø 14.5 [0.57"]
M12 x 1

Female
2
3
4
1

Male

1
4
3
2
1=Brown
2=White
3=Blue
4=Black
MQDEC-403SS 0.91m(2.99ft)
MQDEC-406SS 1.83m(6ft)
MQDEC-412SS 3.66m(12ft)
MQDEC-420SS 6.10m(20ft)
MQDEC-430SS 9.14m(30.2ft)
MQDEC-450SS 15.2m(49.9ft)
MQDEC-403RS 0.91m(2.99ft)
MaleRight-Angle/
FemaleStraight

[1.73"]
ø 14.5 [0.57"]
M12 x 1
[1.26"]
[1.18"]
ø 14.5 [0.57"]
M12 x 1

MQDEC-406RS 1.83m(6ft)
MQDEC-412RS 3.66m(12ft)
MQDEC-420RS 6.10m(20ft)
MQDEC-430RS 9.14m(30.2ft)
MQDEC-450RS 15.2m(49.9ft)
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shipment. Banner Engineering Corp. will repair or replace, free of charge, any product of its manufacture which, at the time it is returned to
the factory, is found to have been defective during the warranty period. This warranty does not cover damage or liability for misuse, abuse, or
theimproperapplicationorinstallationoftheBannerproduct.
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(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), AND
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DEFECT OR FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT, WHETHER ARISING IN CONTRACT OR WARRANTY, STATUTE,
TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE.
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liabilities relating to any product previously manufactured by Banner Engineering Corp. Any misuse, abuse, or improper application or
installation of this product or use of the product for personal protection applications when the product is identified as not intended for such
purposes will void the product warranty. Any modifications to this product without prior express approval by Banner Engineering Corp will
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