Patlite NE-24A Series User manual

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Notice to Customer
Thank you very much for purchasing our PATLITE
products.
 Request the installation and wiring be performed by
a professional contractor if construction work is
involved.
 Prior to installation, read this manual thoroughly
before using this product to ensure correct use.
 If there are any questions concerning this product,
refer to the contact information at the end of this
document and contact your nearest PATLITE Sales
Representative.
To the Contractor
 Read this manual carefully prior to installation.
 Be sure to return this manual to the customer.
Signal Beacon
TYPE NE-24A/NE-M1A
Signal Beacon
TYPE NE-IL
Complete Operation
Manual
Installation Operation Maintenance
GA0001118_01
Page
1 Read this First 2
2 Model Number Configuration 3
3 Names and Dimensions 6
4 Installation 9
5 Wiring 12
6 Using the LED and Buzzer 16
7 Troubleshooting 25
8 Specifications 28
9 Service Parts 31
10 Optional Parts 32
NE-24A
NE-M1A
NE-IL

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1 Read this First
Safety Precautions
The safety precautions that should always be followed in order to prevent injury to user or other individuals as well as
prevent damage to property are described below.
 The level of injury or damage caused by ignoring these safety precautions and using the product improperly is categorized
and described below.
Warning This icon indicates an action with the potential to
cause death or serious injury. Caution This icon indicates an action with the potential to cause injury, physical loss or damage.
Warning
 To prevent from short-circuits or damage, observe the following:
 Be sure the power is disconnected before replacement or repair, including the replacement of the fuse.
 Use this product in a properly maintained condition. (Replace or repair if the globe, case, etc. are damaged.)
 If installing this product requires construction work, ask a specialist in order to avoid fire, or personal injury.
 When this product is used for security purposes, it should be inspected daily. In case a malfunction should occur, it is
recommended that you use this product together with other security products.
 After installation, do not use this product to climb up onto the equipment with.
Failure to comply will result in product damage and/or falling off the machinery.
Caution
 Be sure to put a fuse in the wiring circuit between the power source and equipment for protection. If a fuse is not added,
it may result in product and/or equipment failure.
 Be sure to prevent electrostatic damage due to discharge when working with this product for wiring, exchanging units,
setting up parameters, etc. by discharging static electricity on your body, etc.
 Do not disassemble or detach during operation.
 Do not push on any internal parts when wiring or removing and installing the globe.
Notice
 To ensure proper safety while using the signal tower, observe the following:
 Perform periodic pre-maintenance.
 As a precaution against problems occurring, use this product together with other equipment.
 Be sure to prevent electrostatic damage due to discharge when working with this product for wiring, exchanging
units, setting up parameters, etc. by discharging static electricity on your body, etc.
(To prevent damage from static electricity, touch hands or other body parts to metals or an earth ground to discharge
the body from static charge.)
 Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the globe or case.
(Do not use thinner, benzine, gasoline or oil.)
 To ensure safety when this product is installed onto equipment, observe the following:
 Do not remove parts beyond those designed to be removed from this product.
 Do not modify or disassemble this product.
 Use only the specified replacement parts listed in this document.

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2 Model Number Configuration
TYPE NE-24A
Model Rated Voltage LED Unit
Color
Assembly Model NE - A-
24 24 V DC RRed
YAmber
GGreen
BBlue
CWhite
Model Number Example NE-24A-R
 24 V DC
 Red

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TYPE NE-M1A
Model Rated Voltage Touch Sensor Buzzer LED Unit
Color
Assembly Model NE - A -
MMulticolor M1 12 ~ 24 V DC BWith Buzzer
NNo Buzzer
TWith Touch Sensor
NNo Touch Sensor
Model Number Example NE-M1ATB-M
 12 ~ 24 V DC
 Touch Sensor
 Buzzer
 Multicolor

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TYPE NE-IL
Model Touch Sensor Buzzer LED Unit
Color
Assembly Model NE - IL -
MMulticolor
XWith Touch Sensor (General-Purpose Digital/Analog Input)
TWith Touch Sensor
NNo Touch Sensor
BWith Buzzer
Model Number Example NE-ILXB-M
 IO-Link
 Touch Sensor (General-Purpose Digital/Analog Input)
 Buzzer
 Multicolor

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3 Names and Dimensions
TYPE NE-24A
Unit: mm
61
1
Ø 56
46.5
Globe
Case
Nameplate
O-Ring
Waterproof Sheet
Accessory
Waterproof Sheet
Mounting Holes *1
Ø 4.5
Wire Exit Hole
Ø 13.3
Bottom View
(Without waterproof sheet)
*1 The mounting holes (2 positions) are designed to be punched
out.
Drill the Ø 4.5 mounting holes from the top.

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TYPE NE-M1A
Unit: mm
NE-M1ANN-M
19
(26) 61
Ø 56
46.5
1
Cable
UL2464 AWG24 × 7
Color: Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Purple/Pink/Gray
Cable length: 2090
Cable diameter: Max. 6.5
Material: PVC
Globe
O-Ring
Nameplate
Cable Gland
Waterproof Sheet
Case
NE-M1ATB-M/NE-M1ANB-M
19
72.5(26)
1
Ø 56
46.5
Electrostatic Capacitive
Touch Sensor
(Only for NE-M1ATB-M)
Buzzer Case
Aperture Section
Waterproof Sheet
Cable Gland
Cable
UL2464 AWG24 × 7
Color: Red/Green/Blue/Yellow/Purple/Pink/Gray
Cable length: 2090
Cable diameter: Max. 6.5
Material: PVC
Globe
O-Ring
Nameplate
Accessory
Waterproof Sheet
Ø21.1
Mounting Holes *1 Ø 4.5
Touch Sensor
Rear View
(Without Cable Gland)
*1 The mounting holes (2 positions) are designed to be punched out.
Drill the Ø 4.5 mounting holes from the top.
When drilling out the holes, take care to prevent the tools from making contact with the internal
touch sensor.

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TYPE NE-IL
Unit: mm
72.52016.2
46.5
10 1
Ø 56 Electrostatic Capacitive
Touch Sensor
(Only for NE-ILXB-M
and NE-ILTB-M)
Buzzer Case
Aperture Section
Waterproof Sheet
M30 Nut
M30 × 1.5
M12 Connector
Globe
O-Ring
Nameplate
L-
L+
L+
L-
IO-Link C/Q
M12 Connector Pin Configuration (NE-ILXB-M)
M12 Connector Pin Configuration
(NE-ILTB-M/NE-ILNB-M)
IO-Link C/Q
Analog GND
N.C.
N.C.
N.C.
Analog IN
Digital GND
Digital IN

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4 Installation
Caution
 This product is for indoor use only. (Do not use it outdoors.)
 Do not leave the product, or use it without globe installed.
 Do not apply excessive force when mounting/removing the globe. Failure to comply will result in damage.
 When removing and installing the globe again, check that there is no gap between the globe and case.
A gap may result in parts falling in or water ingress.
 Use a soft cloth moistened with water to clean the globe or case.
(Do not use thinner, benzine, gasoline or oil.)
 The waterproof sheet must be used before installation.
 This product has a 1mm thick waterproof sheet at the bottom of the case. However, because installation surface
unevenness may cause a lack of waterproofing protection, it is recommended to apply sealant between the unit and the
installation surface to maintain waterproof conditions.
Notice
 The following requirements are necessary for proper installation:
- Install the signal beacon where excessive vibration is not present.
- lnstall the signal beacon on a sturdy surface.
- Install the signal beacon on a level surface.
 When waterproofing, apply a sealing coating onto the nuts on the backside of the installation surface.
Provide a sealant coating around the wire exit hole, or use a Cable Gland.
TYPE NE-24A
(1) (5)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Installation Example
Positioning Mark
< Locked >
< Unlocked >
(1) Unlock the globe by holding and rotating it in a counter-
clockwise direction, then lift it up.
(2) Punch-out the mounting holes on the case by drilling
Ø 4.5 holes from the top.
(3) Peel off the adhesive paper from the waterproof sheet
and apply it to the case.
(4) Affix the product to the installation surface with screws
and nuts.
(Installation screws and nuts are not included with this
product.)
(5) After mounting the case, fit the globe by aligning the
positioning marks and lock it by rotating in a clockwise.
 Installation Dimension [Unit: mm]
35.5
Wire Exit Hole
Installation Holes
(Ø 16)
(2 - Ø 4.5)
M4 screw
(Tightening torque: 0.6 N•m)
When the Cable Gland is used: Ø
26
 When the Cable Gland is used, the hole must be large enough for it to fit through.
The recommended Cable Gland size is as follows:
screw size: M16 × 1.5; screw length: shorter than 11 mm;
outer diameter: less than 25 mm;
material: plastic. (Tightening torque : 3 N•m)

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TYPE NE-M1A
(1) (5)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Installation Example
Positioning Mark
< Locked >
< Unlocked >
(1) Remove the globe by unscrewing it in a counter-clockwise
direction.
(2) Punch-out the mounting holes on the case and buzzer
case by drilling holes from the top.
(3) Peel off the adhesive paper from the waterproof sheet
and apply it to the case.
(4) Affix the product to the installation surface with screws
and nuts.
(Installation screws and nuts are not included with this
product.)
(5) Set the globe with aligning the positioning mark after
attaching the case, then turn the globe clockwise to lock
it.
 Installation Dimension [Unit: mm]
35.5
Wire Exit Hole
Installation Holes
(Ø 16) When the Cable Gland is used: Ø 26
(2 - Ø 4.5)
M4 screw (Tightening torque: 0.6 N•m)

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TYPE NE-IL
(1) (2)
(3)
Installation Example
Waterproof Sheet
(1) Remove the M30 nut.
(2) Fix on the mounting surface with the M30 nut.
(3) Connect the M12 cable to the M12 Connector.
 Installation Dimension [Unit: mm]
Installation Holes
(Ø 31) (Tightening torque: 4.5 N•m)

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5 Wiring
Caution
 Make sure the power is OFF before wiring. A short circuit may damage internal circuits.
 Ensure the proper working voltage is used. Any mistake in wiring may result in damage.
 Do not pull the wire out or push it into the case.
 Be sure the wiring is done properly. Any mistake in wiring may result in damage.
 Be sure to put a fuse in the wiring circuit between the power source and equipment for protection.
If a fuse is not added, it may result in product and/or equipment failure.
TYPE NE-24A Applicable Wire Sizes
Screwless Terminal Block
Single: 0.2 mm2~ 1.5 mm2
Stranded: AWG 24 ~ 16
Wiring Example
(1) Remove the globe by unscrewing it in a counter-
clockwise direction.
(2) Connect the wires to the screwless terminal block.
(3) Attach the globe by screwing it in a clockwise direction.
The terminals have no polarity.
Screwless Terminal Block wiring method
(1) A minus driver etc. is used to pry the lever slot of the Terminal Block open, by
pushing straight onto the lever slot.
Lever
(2) The stripped side of the lead wire is inserted in the slot.
(3) The driver is removed to release the lever. (Check to make sure the lead wire
has been locked in place.)
Strip 8 mm of wire insulation from the wire to insert it in the Terminal Block.
The minus driver blade should be at about 2 mm by 0.5 mm in size.
Caution
 Do not apply excess force to the screwless terminal block during wiring. Doing so may cause damage.
Notice
 Make sure that there is no slack in the internal wiring.
Wiring hanging over the LED may cause a reduction in luminous intensity.

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Wiring Example
TYPE NE-24A
Wiring examples vary depending on the driving method.
(A) External Contact Drive
Fuse
1 A
Power Supply
(Non-polar)
External Contact
(B) I/O Unit Drive
(NPN Transistor)
Fuse
1A
I/O Unit
Power Supply
DC 24 V
(C) I/O Unit Drive
(PNP Transistor)
Fuse
1 A
I/O Unit
Power Supply
DC 24 V
[ Fuse ]
Fuse Rating 250 V 1 A
[ External Contact Capacity ]
Current Capacity Is ≥50 mA
Voltage Capacity Vs ≥35 V
[ Transistor (NPN or PNP) ]
Current Capacity Ic ≥50 mA
Withstand
Voltage Vc ≥35 V
Leakage Current IL ≤0.1 mA
 No significant inrush current
present.

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TYPE NE-M1A
NE-M1ANN-M/NE-M1ANB-M
Input for Blink Control (Pink Wire)
Yellow Wire
Gray Wire
Buzzer (Purple Wire)
LED Blue (Blue Wire)
LED Green (Green Wire)
LED Red (Red Wire)
External Contact
for Light Control
External Contact
for Blink Control
Do not connect directly to the power supply!
This will cause damage!
Power Supply
Fuse (1 A)
NE-M1ATB-M
Output for Touch Sensor (Pink Wire)
LED Red (Red Wire)
LED Green (Green Wire)
LED Blue (Blue Wire)
Buzzer (Purple Wire)
Power Source (Gray Wire)
Common Wire (Yellow Wire)
NPN Open Collector
Load Power Valtage: DC 30 V or less
Load Current: 100 mmA or less
Fuse (1 A)
External Contact
Power Supply
Do not connect directly to the power supply!
This will cause damage!
Load
GND
LED Color Red Green Blue Yellow Cyan Purple White
Wiring Red Green Blue
Red
+
Green
Blue
+
Green
Red
+
Blue
Red
+
Green
+
Blue
< NOTE > No need to connect the buzzer (purple wire) for NE-M1ANN-M. When the blink control is not necessary for
NE-M1ANN-M/NE-M1ANB-M, no need to connect the blink control (pink wire). Be sure to insulate all unconnected
lead wires one by one. Otherwise, electric shock or short circuit may occur.
[ Fuse ]
Fuse Rating 250 V 1 A
[ External Contact Capacity ]
Current Capacity Is ≥50 mA
Voltage Capacity Vs ≥35 V
Leakage Current IL ≥0.1 mA
 Inrush current: 15 A / 0.1 ms
 Signal response time: 50 ms

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TYPE NE-IL
NE-ILXB-M
GND
GND
C/Q
L+
L-
Analog Input External Sensor
External Equipment
(PWS, etc.)
IO-Link Master
Analog IN (Pin-2)
Analog GND (Pin-1)
Digital IN (Pin-4)
Digital GND (Pin-3)
L+ (Pin-5)
IO-Link C/Q (Pin-8)
L- (Pin-7)
Digital Input
NE-ILTB-M/NE-ILNB-M
C/Q
L+
L-
IO-Link Master
L+ (Pin-1)
IO-Link C/Q (Pin-4)
L- (Pin-3)
[ External Contact Capacity ]
Current Capacity Is ≥50 mA
Voltage Capacity Vs ≥35 V
Leakage Current IL ≥0.1 mA
[ Analog Input ]
Input Range 4 mA - 20 mA
 Update interval: 20 ms
[ Digital Input ]
Driving Method NPN open drain
 Update interval: 20 ms

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6 Using the LED and Buzzer
TYPE NE-M1A
The LED light color and buzzer sound pattern can be set by removing the globe and adjusting the DIP switches. For touch
sensor specifications, the touch sensor input switching can be set.
Caution
 Do not use excess force when performing operations. Failure to comply will result in damage due to breakage or
deformation.
 Do not use sharp-pointed objects to perform operations. Failure to comply may result in damage and inoperative
switches or hinder contact between contact parts.
OFF
ON
Top view of product (with globe removed)

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Using the NE-M1A
This product is able to use a signal wire to control the LED and buzzer.
Each setting is adjusted using the setting DIP switches.
NE-M1ATB can also be controlled with a touch sensor.
 About DIP Switches
Settings can be changed as shown in the following tables. (All OFF as factory default settings)
NE-M1ATB Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4
Function Buzzer Pattern Settings Change Touch Sensor
Input Settings Change Touch Sensor Input LED Color Settings
NE-M1ANB Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4
Function Buzzer Pattern Settings Not used Not used Not used
 Buzzer Pattern Settings
Change the buzzer pattern as shown in the following table.
Switch Position OFF ON
Buzzer Pattern Rapid intermittent beep
(call sign) Continuous beep sound
 Change Touch Sensor Input Settings
Change the operation of the touch sensor when it is touched as shown in the following table.
Switch Position OFF ON
Input Setting Momentary operation Toggle operation

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 Change Touch Sensor Input Settings
Change the operation of the touch sensor when it is touched as shown in the following table.
Switch Position
LED Color Switch 3 Switch 4
OFF OFF OFF
Red ON OFF
Blue OFF ON
White ON ON
E.g. 1) If momentary operation and a red color LED have been set, touching the touch sensor will light up in red,
regardless of the color that the LED is being controlled with the signal wire (or if it is off).
E.g. 2) If toggle operation and LED off have been set, touching the touch sensor once will turn the LED off, regardless of
the color that the LED is being controlled with the signal wire. The LED will remain off until touching the light again,
even if the condition of the signal wire has been changed.
Notice
 Always move your hand away from the touch sensor after changing the DIP Switch.
 About the Touch Sensor
To turn the touch sensor to ON, touch the following symbol on the top of the globe with the middle of your finger or palm of
your hand. The response time of the touch sensor is 100 ms.
Touch here
Caution
 Do not hit or press the touch sensor with excess force. Doing so may result in damage to the product.
Notice
 The touch sensor may not respond if you touch the sensor too slowly.
 Touching continuously for 60 seconds is considered an incorrect operation, and the condition when touched is forcibly
canceled. The light will respond by releasing your hand from the globe and touching it again.

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TYPE NE-IL
Using the NE-IL
This product is an IO-Link compliant product.
Follow the instructions for wiring up “ 5 Wiring ”(P. 15).
The IO-Link master can control the LED and the buzzer.
The functions that can be used differs depending on the product.
Available functions are shown in the following table.
Function NE-ILNB NE-ILTB NE-ILXB
Touch Sensor Input
Analog Input
Digital Input
Changing the “Operating Mode” settings enables operation in the following modes:
Color Specification Mode
Level Mode
Analog Input Mode (NE-ILXB only)
Digital Input Mode (NE-ILXB only)
The parameters used in each mode are shown in the following table.
Refer to “Common Items for Each Mode” (P. 23) for common items.
Mode
Parameter Color Specification Level Analog Input Digital Input
2000: LED Intensity
2001: Buzzer Sound Level
2002: SIO LED Color
2003: SIO LED Pattern
2004: Touch Sensor LED Color
2005: Touch Sensor LED Pattern
2006: Touch Sensor Buzzer Pattern
2007: Digital Input LED Color
2008: Digital Input LED Pattern
2009: Digital Input Buzzer Pattern
2010: Analog Input Threshold
2011: Analog Input LED Color
2012: Analog Input LED Pattern
2013: Analog Input Buzzer Pattern

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 Parameter Settings
For information about the parameter settings, please download the IODD from the LR6-IL page on our homepage (https://
www.patlite.com/).
Please also download and use the parameter sheet in the same way.
 Common Items
The common processed data shown in the following table can be received by the master can be received in each mode.
bit7 bit6 bit5 bit4 bit3 bit2 bit1 bit0
Byte 0 Analog Input Value (Lower 8 bits of total 11 bits) 
Byte 1
Touch
Sensor Input
ON / OFF
Digital Input
ON / OFF Not used Memory Error
Touch
Sensor Error
Analog Input Value
(Upper 3 bits) 
3.2mA ~ 4 mA (-25 ~ 0) / 4 mA ~ 20 mA (0 ~ 500) / 20 mA ~ 21 mA (500 ~ 531)
 Color Specification Mode
In this mode, LED and buzzer details are specified for control.
Other settings are specified using the parameters.
Send the processed data by referring to the table below.
bit7 bit6 bit5 bit4 bit3 bit2 bit1 bit0
Byte 0 LED Pattern Not used LED Color
Byte 1 Buzzer Pattern Not used Buzzer
ON / OFF
 Level Mode
In this mode, LED and buzzer details are set using the parameters, and controlled with the values of the processed data.
Send the processed data by referring to the table below.
bit7 bit6 bit5 bit4 bit3 bit2 bit1 bit0
Byte 0 Analog value (Lower 8 bits of total 9 bits)
Byte 1 Not used Analog value
(Upper 1 bit)
Values from 0 (0x000) to 500 (0x1F4) can be entered as analog values.
Refer to “Analog Control Examples)” (P. 22) for an example of control using Analog Input Mode.