The GL7 Flashing Beacon is built with a rugged, IP69K-rated housing that resists vibration and impact. Its compact design fits tight spaces, while various flash patterns and control modes (CAN or voltage) make it ideal for status indication on outdoor equipment and compact machinery.
Features
GL7 Flashing Beacon Features:
- Durable Compact Signal Light Designed for Harsh Environments
- Multiple Flash Patterns Available to Suit Your Application
- Easily distinguish status through three-color LED and distinctive flash patterns.
- Clear differences in flash patterns ensure visibility and accessibility for users with color vision deficiency.
- 2 Control Options Available
| CAN Communication Control | Wire Lead Control |
| 1. Compatible with the SAE J1939 protocol, widely used in construction machinery. | 1. Non-communication type controlled with wire leads |
| 2. Allows command-based control of 13 flash patterns and 4 brightness levels. | 2. Distinct, fixed flash patterns per color help ensure visibility and support users with color vision deficiency. |
| 3. Real-time monitoring of indicator status contributes to building safer system architectures. | Flash patterns are fixed for this model; status monitoring is not supported. |
| 4. Automatically adapts to communication speeds of 250 kbps or 500 kbps—no manual setup needed. |
Specifications
GL7 Flashing Beacon Specifications:
| Model | GL7-M1NC1-T | GL7T-M1NC1-T | GL7-M1N-T | GL7T-M1N-T | GL7-M1N-Y | GF7-48N-Y |
| Luminous color | 3 colors (Red, Amber, Green) | 1 color (Amber) | ||||
| Rated Voltage | 12-24V DC | 48V DC | ||||
| Power consumpion | Max | 4.6W | 8.9W | 5.8W | |||
| Mounting Location | Indoor/Outdoor (Construction equipment allowed) | |||||
| Mounting Direciton | Upright, Sideways, Inverted (Indoor only) | |||||
| Protection Rating | IP6X, IPX6 (IEC 60529), IPX9K (ISO 20653) | |||||
| Environmental Condition | Upright | |||||
| Vibration Resistance | 110m/s2（JIS D 1601:1995） | |||||
| Impact Resistance | 1,000m/s2 11ms (IEC 60068-2-27:2008) | |||||
| Communication Specification | CAN | -- | ||||
| Communication Protocol | SAE J1939 | -- | ||||
| Mass (Tolerance ±10%) | 150g | 140g | 140g | 130g | 140g | 140g |
Applications
GL7 Flashing Beacon Applications:
| Status indication for remotely operated | Overload prevention indication |
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| Outdoor equipment fault and status alerts | Safety measures in logistics warehouses |
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Q & A
GL7 Flashing Beacon Q & A
+ What is the IP rating and environmental protection of the GL7 beacon?
The GL7 features an IP69K rating, making it highly resistant to water spray and dust—suitable for harsh environments.
+ What type of light patterns does the GL7 support?
It offers selectable flashing light patterns, including double-flash.
+ Is the GL7 suitable for vibration‐intensive applications?
Yes — the GL7 is designed with a rugged housing that resists vibration and impact, ideal for industrial usage.
+ What are the size and form factor of the GL7?
It's a compact design, specifically engineered to fit in tight spaces while still delivering strong visibility.
+ What is the expected LED lifespan?
Many Patlite LED beacons (e.g. SF series) are rated for up to 100,000 hours of operation without maintenance.
Downloads
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