Overview
The Menics PTE-TF-02-B tower light base is a core mounting component for 56mm modular LED stack light systems. This tower light base serves as the foundation for building custom signal tower configurations in industrial automation, manufacturing, and control applications. The base provides reliable pole mounting and electrical connections for PTE series LED modules, enabling fast assembly and easy maintenance in harsh industrial environments.
Key Features
- 56mm Modular Design: Compatible with 56mm LED modules—easily stack multiple colors and functionality
- 24V AC/DC Operation: Standard industrial voltage supply, widely available in factory environments
- IP65 Environmental Rating: Sealed protection against dust, moisture, and washdown conditions (without buzzer)
- UL Listed & CE Certified: Meets North American and European safety standards for industrial use
- Quick-Assembly Stack Mount: Interlocking construction allows field assembly without special tools
- 8 Base Mount Options: Flexible installation—pole mount, wall bracket, or panel-mount configurations available
Technical Specifications
- Diameter: 56mm (2.2 inches)
- Operating Voltage: 24V AC/DC
- Environmental Rating: IP65 (NEMA 4X without buzzer)
- LED Type: Modular (red, yellow, green, blue, clear modules available)
- Mounting Style: Pole mount (requires pole and optional base adapter)
- Material: Plastic housing with aluminum mounting hardware
- Certifications: UL Listed, CE Certified
- Lens: Prism-cut for bright, even light distribution
- LED Source: Long-life LED modules (replaceable)
- Assembly: Interlocking design for tool-free field stacking
Typical Applications
- Machine Status Indication: Multi-color LED stacks for run/fault/ready status in CNC and production equipment
- Andon Systems: Visual signal towers for lean manufacturing and pull-cord alarm systems
- Assembly Line Monitoring: Real-time machine state feedback for production floor visibility
- Equipment Alarms: Combined steady and flashing modes for alert conditions
- Warehouse & Logistics: Area status indicators for material handling and dock operations
- Harsh Industrial Environments: IP65 rating supports outdoor, washdown, and high-vibration applications
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Menics PTE Series 56mm LED Modules (red, yellow, green, blue, clear)
- Menics PRE Series components (modular tower light upgrade path)
- Menics PME Series (compatible base and module interfaces)
- MAP and MAM pole mounting systems (standard 20mm diameter poles)
- 24V AC/DC industrial control systems and relay logic
- Pole mounts with standard M20 threading or snap-on adapter plates
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Menics PTE-T-02-B (previous terminal connection variant)
- OEM tower light bases in 56mm modular systems requiring IP65 rating
- Legacy single-color stack lights when upgrading to multi-module systems
Works With
- Electrical Control: 24V AC/DC PLCs, relays, and logic controllers
- Protocols: Direct 24V relay switching (no communication protocol required)
- Assembly Accessories: Locking bolts (M4 x 105mm for 2-stack, longer for 3+ stacks), pole extensions, wall brackets, and cable assemblies
- Optional Buzzers: Menics 56mm buzzers (80dB fixed, 80dB adjustable, 100dB adjustable) mount directly to compatible bases
- Lead Wire Standard: 25-inch pre-terminated leads; custom lead length available
