Yokogawa YS1360-121
Product Overview:
The Yokogawa YS1360-121 is a field-mounted voice alarm from the YS1360 series configured for continuous tone alarm output with integrated LED beacon. The “121” model code specifies a continuous 105 dB tone with red LED beacon and standard mounting configuration. It is designed for hazardous area installations requiring clear audible and visual alarm notification.
Detailed content
Technical Specifications:
- Sound Output: Continuous tone, 105 dB(A) at 1 meter
- Adjustable Volume: 85 dB / 95 dB / 105 dB (DIP switch selectable)
- LED Beacon: Red, rotating, visible up to 500 meters
- Alarm Inputs: 4 dry contact inputs (24 V DC compatible)
- Power Supply: 24 V DC (18–30 V DC)
- Current Consumption: 280 mA (typical, continuous tone + LED)
- Protection Rating: IP66/IP67 (NEMA 4X)
- Certification: Ex ia IIC T6 Ga (Intrinsically Safe), ATEX, IECEx, FM, CSA
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C
- Dimensions: 210 × 210 × 180 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight: Approximately 3.2 kg
- Mounting: Wall mount (standard)
Functional Features:
- 4 independent alarm channels
- Each channel triggers continuous tone + LED activation
- DIP switch configuration for volume and alarm behavior
- Test button for local functional verification
- Manual reset capability
Performance Parameters:
- Intrinsic Safety: Ui = 28 V, Ii = 93 mA, Pi = 0.65 W, Ci = 0.04 µF, Li = 0 mH
- Sound Frequency: 500 Hz to 3000 Hz (broadband)
- LED Flash Rate: 1 Hz (fixed)
- IK Rating: IK10
Material Composition:
- Enclosure: GRP (glass-fiber reinforced polyester) with UV-resistant gel coat
- Lens: UV-stabilized polycarbonate
- Internal components: Conformal-coated PCB
- Cable gland: Nickel-plated brass with EPDM seal
Structural Features:
- Compact wall-mount design
- Front-facing speaker grille
- Top-mounted rotating LED beacon
- Side-mounted DIP switches for configuration
- Stainless steel mounting flange
Working Principle:
A dry contact closure on any of the 4 alarm inputs triggers the internal controller. The controller activates the audio amplifier, which drives the speaker to produce a continuous 105 dB tone. The LED driver circuit simultaneously activates the rotating red beacon. The system draws power from a 24 V DC loop. The alarm remains active until the input contact opens or a manual reset is performed.
Advantages & Highlights:
- High 105 dB output ensures audibility in noisy environments
- Continuous tone provides unambiguous alarm indication
- IP66/IP67 rating for outdoor and washdown use
- Intrinsically safe for Zone 0, 1, and 2 installation
- Simple DIP switch configuration — no software required
Applicable Industries:
- Oil and gas production facilities
- Chemical plants
- Power stations
- Water treatment plants
- Offshore platforms
Installation Requirements:
- Mount on a vertical surface at 2.0–3.5 m height
- Ensure unobstructed 360° visibility of the LED beacon
- Use certified cable glands for hazardous area wiring
- Connect to a 24 V DC intrinsically safe barrier if required
- Verify alarm input wiring (normally open or normally closed) matches the DCS logic
Usage Precautions:
- Test the alarm monthly using the front-panel test button
- Do not exceed 30 V DC on any input terminal
- Do not block the speaker grille or LED lens
- Replace the unit if the sound output drops below specified levels
- Do not open the enclosure in a classified area












