LCEX-WL Explosion-Proof Beacon
Hazardous area warning light for industrial safety, emergency signaling, and explosion-proof communication systems.
The LCEX-WL Explosion-Proof Beacon is a rugged visual warning device designed for hazardous industrial environments where reliable visual signaling is required. It can be used as an additional signal device with explosion-proof telephone systems, gas detection systems, safety alarm systems, public warning systems, and industrial emergency notification equipment.
This beacon is designed for sites where a standard warning light is not suitable due to explosive gas, dust, harsh weather, vibration, corrosion, or heavy industrial conditions.
Who is it for?
The LCEX-WL is suitable for:
- Oil & gas facilities
- Refineries
- Petrochemical plants
- Chemical processing sites
- LNG and natural gas facilities
- Offshore and onshore drilling platforms
- Marine and port facilities
- Power plants
- Utility tunnels
- Mining and heavy industrial sites
- Hazardous production areas
- Industrial safety and alarm systems
The problem it solves
In hazardous areas, workers may not hear an alarm, phone ring, or voice announcement clearly due to high ambient noise, machinery, distance, or hearing protection.
The LCEX-WL Explosion-Proof Beacon provides a clear visual warning signal to help draw attention to alarms, incoming calls, emergency events, gas detection warnings, or safety system activations.
It is especially useful when a visual signal is required together with explosion-proof phones, horns, loudspeakers, or alarm systems.
Why choose LCEX-WL?
- Explosion-proof visual warning beacon for hazardous areas
- Designed for industrial alarm and emergency notification systems
- Suitable for use with explosion-proof telephones and safety systems
- LED long-on, flashing, rotating, and xenon flashing function options
- Light sensor switch function with adjustable light level
- IP66 protection rating
- Explosion-proof standard: Ex d ib IIC T6 Gb / Ex tD A21 IP66 T80°C
- ATEX and IECEx explosion-proof certification
- Aluminum alloy or stainless steel housing options
- Corrosion-resistant and impact-resistant construction
- Easy installation and maintenance
- Replaceable lamp head design
The original LCEX-WL product page lists LED long-on, flashing, rotating and xenon flashing functions, an adjustable light sensor switch, IP66 protection, ATEX/IECEx certification, and aluminum alloy or stainless steel housing options.
Typical applications
Use the LCEX-WL Explosion-Proof Beacon for:
- Visual alarm indication in hazardous areas
- Incoming call indication for explosion-proof telephone systems
- Gas detection warning systems
- Safety alarm systems
- Public broadcast warning systems
- Aviation obstruction warning applications
- Emergency shutdown or evacuation signaling
- Industrial process alarm indication
- Remote hazardous-area safety points
Compatible LightCom solutions
The LCEX-WL can be used as part of a complete hazardous-area communication or alarm package:
Explosion-Proof Emergency Communication Station
- LC106EX explosion-proof telephone
- LCEX-WL explosion-proof beacon
- Explosion-proof horn or loudspeaker
- Explosion-proof junction box
Hazardous Area Visual Alarm Point
- LCEX-WL explosion-proof beacon
- Gas detection or safety alarm system
- Local power and control interface
Oil & Gas / Petrochemical Warning System
- Explosion-proof beacon
- Audible alarm or horn
- Public address or emergency notification system
Technical Highlights
- Product type: Explosion-Proof Beacon / Hazardous Area Warning Light
- Operating voltage: DC 12V
- Power consumption: 10W
- Protection rating: IP66
- Housing material: aluminum alloy or SUS304 stainless steel optional
- Lamp cover: ABS, corrosion-resistant and high-temperature resistant
- Operating temperature: –30°C to +70°C
- Operating humidity: 10%–95% RH, non-condensing
- Dimensions: 149 × 149 × 188.35 mm
- LED service life: ≥ 60,000 hours
- Certifications: ATEX / IECEx explosion-proof certification
- Explosion-proof standard: Ex d ib IIC T6 Gb / Ex tD A21 IP66 T80°C
Flashing / Warning Modes
Depending on configuration, the LCEX-WL may support:
- LED steady-on mode
- LED flashing mode
- LED rotating beacon mode
- Xenon strobe mode
- 1Hz flash / 60 flashes per minute
- 1.5Hz flash / 90 flashes per minute
- 2Hz flash / 120 flashes per minute
- Double-strike or triple-strike flash patterns
- High-power or low-power steady LED mode
Installation & Maintenance
The LCEX-WL is designed for straightforward installation and field maintenance in harsh industrial environments. Installation features:
- Surface-mounted explosion-proof beacon
- Suitable for wall, structure, equipment frame, or dedicated mounting bracket installation
- Designed for hazardous-area alarm and signaling systems
- Can be used as a standalone visual warning light or as an additional signal device with explosion-proof telephones, gas detectors, PA/warning systems, and safety alarm systems
- Rugged aluminum alloy or SUS304 stainless steel housing options
- Replaceable lamp head for easier maintenance
- On-site parameter configuration supported
- Designed for outdoor and industrial use with IP66 protection
Where should I use a beacon instead of a horn?
Use an explosion-proof beacon when workers need a visual signal, especially in:
- high-noise areas;
- locations where hearing protection is used;
- outdoor industrial areas;
- zones with machinery noise;
- areas where visual confirmation of alarm status is important.
Use a horn or audible alarm when an audible warning is required.
Use both beacon + horn when the site requires both visual and audible alerting.
Is this a siren or a beacon?
The LCEX-WL is an explosion-proof beacon, meaning it is primarily a visual warning light.
It is not the same as an audible siren.
For sound warning, use an explosion-proof audible alarm, horn, or audible/visual alarm model.
Order Information
LCEX-WL Explosion-Proof Beacon / Hazardous Area Warning Light
For industrial safety, alarm signaling, explosion-proof communication systems, and hazardous-location visual notification.
LCEX-WL Explosion-Proof Beacon
Product Type:
Explosion-Proof Beacon / Hazardous Area Warning LightApplication:
Visual warning device for explosion-proof telephone systems, gas detection systems, industrial safety alarms, public broadcast warning systems, and hazardous-area emergency notification systems.Explosion-Proof Standard:
Ex d ib IIC T6 Gb / Ex tD A21 IP66 T80°CCertifications:
ATEX / IECEx explosion-proof certificationProtection Rating:
IP66Operating Voltage:
DC 12VPower Frequency:
50Hz–60HzPower Consumption:
10WLight Source Options:
- LED reflector rotating type
- LED flashing & strobe type: 5W / 10W
- Xenon strobe type: 5J / 10J / 15J / 20J
Rotation Speed:
120–140 RPMWarning Modes:
- Rotating beacon
- 1Hz flash — 60 flashes per minute
- 1.5Hz flash — 90 flashes per minute
- 2Hz flash — 120 flashes per minute
- Double-strike flash: 50ms on, 150ms off × 2, 600ms off
- Triple-strike flash: 150ms on, 150ms off × 3, 600ms off
- High-power steady mode
- Low-power steady mode
LED Service Life:
≥ 60,000 hoursHousing Material:
Aluminum alloy or SUS304 stainless steelLamp Cover Material:
ABS, corrosion-resistant and high-temperature resistantOperating Temperature:
-30°C to +70°C
-22°F to +158°FOperating Humidity:
10%–95% RH, non-condensingProduct Dimensions:
149 × 149 × 188.35 mm
5.87 × 5.87 × 7.42 inInstallation / Maintenance:
Easy to install, maintain, configure on site, and replace the lamp head.
































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