5 and 10 Joule harsh environment/marine beacons Released 24 January 2003 New from E2S, European Safety Systems, are the MB005 and MB010 5 Joule and 10 Joule Xenon strobe beacons. The strobes give a high intensity flash every second; they can be used as stand-alone warning devices, or ideally used to reinforce an audible signal from a suitable sounder. Six different lens colours are available. Beacons on the same wiring loop are synchronised to flash together to provide the clearest possible warning; alternatively, two beacons can be made to "flip-flop", flashing alternately. Sealed to either IP66 or IP67 to give total protection against the entry of dust and protection against immersion in one metre of water for 30 minutes, the beacons are ideal for use in marine or other harsh environments where they will be exposed to extreme ambient conditions. The Xenon tube is mechanically secured to the body to prevent shock and vibration damage. For corrosion resistance, the body of the beacon is manufactured from high impact UL94-5VA flame retardant ABS, the lens is toughened glass and the ratcheted stainless steel mounting bracket allows side, bottom or pendant installation. The sounders operate from 12, 24 or 48VDC for use in fire, security and telecoms systems; mains-powered devices operate from either 115 or 230VAC. The units are highly efficient, minimising current consumption at all operating voltages. *** Ends: body copy 215 words *** Notes to Editors. For further information contact: E2S contact: Peter Fay Managing Director European Safety Systems Limited Impress House Mansell Road London W3 7QH Tel: + 44 (0)208 743 8880 Fax: + 44 (0)208 740 4200 sales@e-2-s.com www.e-2-s.com Agency contact: Nigel May Parkfield Parkfield House Damerham Hants SP6 3HQ Tel: + 44 (0)1725 518321 Fax: + 44 (0)1725 518378 nigel.may@parkfield.co.uk www.parkfield.co.uk European Safety Systems specialise in the design and manufacture of a wide range of Intrinsically Safe and Explosion Proof high performance sounders, strobes and beacons, including unique intelligent annunciation and audio messaging devices employing direct analogue signal storage on silicon technology.