Tomar 490S-1280T-R

Tomar 490S-1280T-R Hazardous Location Strobe Beacon

The Tomar 490S-1280T-R is a UL-listed, NEMA 4X-rated hazardous location strobe beacon engineered for demanding industrial environments including chemical processing plants, petrochemical refineries, offshore platforms, sewage treatment facilities, agricultural operations, mining installations, and marine vessels where corrosive atmospheres, explosive gas classifications, and extreme weather exposure require uncompromising visual notification reliability. This compact 12-80 volt DC rated strobe delivers 2,686 lumens of powerful visual signaling with 71 lumens-per-watt efficiency, providing crystal-clear emergency notification visible across expansive facility grounds and industrial landscapes in daylight and low-light conditions.

Hazardous Location Classification & Engineering: The 490S-1280T-R carries full UL Class I & II Division 2, and Class III designations for use in specified hazardous locations per National Electric Code standards. The red lens variant includes Class I Temperature Code T2B rating at 260°C maximum surface temperature, ensuring safe operation in environments containing potentially explosive atmospheres of gases, vapors, dusts, and fibers. The corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy housing resists salt-spray corrosion in marine environments, chemical attack in petrochemical facilities, and moisture penetration in sewage treatment settings, with hermetically sealed Lexan lens and polyurethane-potted solid-state power supply eliminating water ingress and internal corrosion.

Electrical Performance & Power Distribution: The unit operates across 12-80 volt DC input range with polarity-protected, solid-state power supply incorporating sophisticated filtering circuits protecting against radio interference and transient voltage spikes common in industrial electrical systems with large motor loads, VFD drives, and lightning-coupled surge events. Maximum current draw measures 0.4 amperes at 12 VDC, tapering efficiently to 0.05 amperes at 80 VDC, enabling installation on extended wiring runs with minimal voltage drop losses. The 5001 xenon lamp delivers 50 effective candlepower strobing output with selectable flash rates (13-16 flashes per minute), providing immediate hazard notification without excessive strobing disorientation.

Environmental Durability & Certifications: The 490S-1280T-R operates reliably across -40°C to +60°C temperature extremes, handling freeze-thaw cycles in northern climates and extreme heat in tropical and desert installations without performance degradation. This beacon carries comprehensive certifications including UL listing, FM approval, NEMA 4X indoor/outdoor weather resistance, and 10-year warranty on power supply components, backed by Tomar's industrial-grade design heritage serving hazardous location facilities worldwide since 1960 with proven field reliability across thousands of demanding petrochemical, chemical, mining, and marine installations.