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Wide Area Warning Systems

IntroductionProductsKlaxon Signals provides a range of warning sirens for operationin various environments. The range includes both, conventionalmotor driven sirens suitable for safe and hazardous locations, andFeatures■ Low, medium and high output siren options. Ranges from106dB – 127dB at 30 meters.■ Pre-recorded or live voice messages in addition to traditionalthe more sophisticated and fl exible electronic siren systems for safetones. Different voice messages can be broadcast toarea operation.different areas simultaneously depending on the situation inMotor Driven SirensMotor driven sirens are manufactured from cast aluminium andsteel for use in outdoor environments. They produce a powerfuluniversally recognised emergency notifi cation signal. ATEXapproved models are available for use in hazardous areas.■■each area.Perform silent tests at a user defi ned time period whichdetermines the operational capability of the siren.Battery powered siren operation means loss of site powerhas no effect on the functionality of the siren. An AC powersupply is only required to maintain battery charge.Features■ Simple robust technology.■Low installation costs because the siren only requires a110/230V AC supply instead of the 400V AC 3 phase supplyrequired for motor driven sirens.■Rugged construction.■Up to 8 different user defi ned warning signals can be■Universally recognised emergency signal.activated via volt free contacts and more when a RS485■Custom built control panels using hardwired orradio technology.■interface is used as a means of control.Regional and Local Control. Multiple local, geographicallyElectronic Siren Systemsseparated warning systems can be alerted through oneregionally controlled system, such as an emergency centre orElectronic siren systems consist of,remotely via a computer with internet access.■An array of siren horns manufactured from Cast Aluminium■Siren system can be charged from a solar panel array for useIntroductionKlaxon Signals have been supplying warning systems to theemergency warning sector for over 50 years. Our wealth ofexperience in the fi eld stems from the vast knowledge wehave gained by providing notifi cation solutions for a broadspectrum of clients. These include clients from COMAH sites,Petro Chemical, Nuclear, Civil Defence, Weather WarningServiceKlaxon’s wide area warning systems provide a full product andservice combination incorporating pre/post project evaluation,staff training and maintenance for a tailor made solution to meetcustomer requirements.Our technical experts in the fi eld will fi rst assess and fully■■mounted on a mast. The horns can be mounted in an omni oruni directional confi guration depending on the shape of thesound coverage required.The Controller/s monitors and controls siren operation.A full range of communication channels are available: standalone hard wire switch control; computer system control;radio and/or satellite controlled link units.■in remote locations.Variable sound levels for each warning signal enables on-siteand off-site warning through the same siren.and Construction industries.understand your safety requirements, then carry out a completesite survey before submitting a proposal for your consideration. TheOur expert advice and extensive product range will ensure youproposal will be a detailed document explaining the type of sirenreceive a warning solution that meets all your safety requirementsand control arrangement that is required to meet your specifi cwithin budget. So whatever your requirement maybe you can restsafety needs.assure that we will take care of the project from start to fi nish.Once we receive your approval we will assemble the system toWe can offer an integrated warning solution for both, indoor andyour specifi cation before delivering it to your site. We would alsooutdoor areas of a site using one homogenous control system foroffer staff training for all relevant personnel within your company.a complete warning solution; the type of site could vary from apower plant to a civil warning area.Our sirens come with a one year warranty period and require verylow maintenance. Even after the warranty period is over we stillOur truly global project portfolio spreads across the UK, Europe,provide ongoing on-site support and technical assistance.Asia, Australia and the Middle East.We take pride in our sirens and control equipment being ofthe highest quality for optimum performance and reliability.2 Call to order: +44 (0)161 287 5555Visit us at: www.klaxsonsignals.com 3

IntroductionElectronic Siren RangeContentsSuperior Range Value Range Superior Portable Range Value Portable RangeES1/2 S ES1/2 V ES1/2 SP ES1/2 VPES1/3 S ES1/3 V ES1/3 SP ES1/3 VPES2 SES2 VES3 SES4 SMotor Driven Siren RangeIntroduction Page 2■ Overview Page 2■ Service Page 2■ Products Page 3■ Client Portfolio Page 4Motor Driven Sirens Page 6■ GP Range Page 7■ FP Range Page 8■ Sound Coverage Plot Page 9Sirens Sirens with heaters Hazardous Area sirensGP6 GP6 FP6GP10 GP10 FP10GP12GP12Electronic Sirens Page 10■ Superior Range Page 11SIP-51 HMI Page 12CMC-4 HMI Page 12CMC-8 HMI Page 13Talos 20 HMI console Page 13Siren ControlRadio Electronic Siren Radio Motor Driven Siren Hardwired Electronic Siren Hardwired Motor Driven SirenLicence Free SystemLicensed System usingMotorola radio technologyLicence Free SystemLicensed System usingMotorola radio technologySwitch BoxCMC4CMC8DT 11PC with Talos 20 softwareCustom Built PanelsRadio Control Equipment Page 14■ Value Range Page 15SIP-51 HMI Page 16DT-11 HMI Page 16Radio Control Equipment Page 17■ Portable Range Page 18Superior portable Range Page 18Value portable Range Page 19Client PortfolioSound coverage Plot Page 20■Shell■PfizerControl Options Page 21Designed and supplied warning systems for a number of ShellProvided a warning solution for their chemical plant in Cork.oil refi nery sites across the UK.Comparison chart Page 22■Scottish Gas■Immingham DocksThe warning system we provided was designed to clear the■ Superior & Value Range Page 22Provided an off-site warning system for Scottish Gas’s gasdock area in the event of any danger.storage site.■IOM Airport■ExxonmobilDesigned and supplied a warning system for Exxonmobil’sA warning system was designed and implemented to warnCOMAH site in St Fergus, Scotland.personnel about potential hazards which may occur onthe tarmac.4 Call to order: +44 (0)161 287 5555Visit us at: www.klaxsonsignals.com 5

Motor Driven SirensGP RangeThe GP range of conventional motor powered sirens provides a basicsolution to address wide area mass alert signalling for all industrial, civil,commercial and environmental requirements.The products are of simple rugged construction and provide a lowfrequency traditional air raid sound.Main Features■ Audibility range between 106db @ 30metres for the smallest unitto 121db @ 30metres for the largest unit. Sirens in this range inincreasing order of sound output are the GP6, GP10 & GP12 units.■ 475Hz constant tone signal for the GP6 & GP10 sirens and acombined 470/560Hz constant tone signal for the GP12 siren.■ Roughly omni-directional sound coverage which peaks in thedirection of the front of the stator.■ 400Vac +/- 10% 50Hz 3 phase nominal power supply requirement.(Alternative voltages and frequencies available on request).■ Operating temperature range for the standard GP6 & GP10 unitsof -20 to +40 degrees C, (Increased temperature range unitsavailable on request), and for the GP12 of -20 to +55 degrees C.■ Cast aluminium & steel construction.■ Environmental rating of IP55.■ If the power supply to the sirens is pulsed to enable the siren toproduce a ‘wail’ tone then the maximum run time of the siren isreduced from continuous for constant tone to 15 minutes.■ Custom built control units can be supplied to enable the siren toproduce the ‘wail’ tone signal and associated controls.■ If mounted in a climate where icing can occur the unit should befi tted with thermostatically controlled heaters.GP6 SirenGP10 SirenGP12 SirenNumeric InformationSiren Type Motor Power Current Rating WeightDimensions:Overall Length Width & HeightDimensions:Rotor DiameterGP6 2.2kw 4.5A 52kg 460 x 400 x 440mm 400mmGP10 5.5kw 11A 98kg 540 x 490 x 560mm 500mmGP12 11kw 18A 208kg 760 x 500 x 590mm 500mm6 Call to order: +44 (0)161 287 5555Visit us at: www.klaxsonsignals.com 7

Motor Driven SirensFP RangeSound Coverage PlotThe FP range of conventional motor powered sirens provides aBelow are typical sound coverage plots for the GP & FP range ofbasic solution to address wide area mass alert signalling insiren and anticipated coverage distance in clear still air on levelhazardous area locations for all industrial, civil, commercial andterrain with no obstructions.environmental requirements.The products are of simple rugged construction and provide a lowFP6 Sirenfrequency traditional air raid sound.Main Features■ Audibility range between 106db @ 30metres for the smallest unitSingle ended GP & FP siren coverage(GP6, FP6, GP10 & FP10)Double ended GP & FP siren coverage(GP12)to 121db @ 30metres for the largest unit. Sirens in this range inincreasing order of sound output are the FP6 & FP10 units.■ 475Hz constant tone signal.■ ATEX approved for zone 1 & 2.■ Overall siren standard approval Exd IIG IIC T4.■ Non electrical parts standard approval EExc IIC T1..T6 X.300315330345150145140135015304560300315330345015304560FP10 Siren■■■Roughly omni-directional sound coverage which peaks in thedirection of the front of the stator.400Vac +/- 10% 50Hz 3 phase nominal power supply requirement.(Alternative voltages and frequencies available on request).Operating temperature range for the GP6 & GP10 units of -20 to+40 degrees C.28527025513012512075901052852702557590105■■Cast aluminium & steel construction.Environmental rating of IP55.240120240120■■If the power supply to the sirens is pulsed to enable the siren toproduce a ‘wail’ tone then the maximum run time of the siren isreduced from continuous for constant tone to 15 minutes or less.Custom built control units can be supplied to enable the siren225210195180165150135225210195180165150135to produce the ‘wail’ tone signal and associated controls. Thecontrols are only suitable for locating in a non-hazardous area.GP6 & FP6 SirenGP10 & FP10 SirenSound Attenuation ChartNumeric InformationSiren Type Motor Power Current Rating WeightDimensions:Overall Length Width & HeightDimensions:Rotor DiameterModel Audibility(db)ConfigurationOmni-DirectionalDistance from Siren (Metres)GP6/FP6 O 106 90 80 7030 100 200 400 800 1000 1500FP6 2.2kw 4.5A 68kg 490 x 394 x 437mm 400mmFP10 5.5kw 13A 80kg 614 x 490 x 555mm 500mmGP10/FP10 O 121 103 93 83 73GP12 O 124 107 97 97 77 74 678 Call to order: +44 (0)161 287 5555Visit us at: www.klaxsonsignals.com 9

Electronic SirensElectronic Sirens – Superior RangeES Siren SuperiorThe ES siren superior range provides asophisticated, robust and resilient solutionto address wide area mass alert signallingfor all industrial, civil, commercial andenvironmental requirements.The products are of modular construction incorporating an extremely fl exible userconfi guration software package which allows the sirens to be scaled and tailored to theuser’s most complex specifi c needs including omni or uni – directional sound coverage.Main Features■ Audibility range between 106db @ 30metres for thesmallest unit to 127db @ 30metres for the largest unit.Sirens in this range in increasing order of sound output arethe ES1/2S, ES1/3S, ES2S, ES3S and ES4S units.■ 16 user selectable & confi gurable emergency signals.■ Storage for up to & selectable 400 pre-recorded voicemessages. (Voice fi les are stored as PCM-CCITT 8 kHz 8bits mono).■ Live PA via a 600 ohm balanced & isolated input.■ Battery operated from an integral battery pack toovercome AC power failure.■ User defi nable schedules for time/date signalling.■ Silent test facility to minimise nuisance signalling to testthe siren.■ Full control and fault diagnosis of a single or multipleunits via an RS485 interface of up to 1.5km distancefrom the siren.■ Simple control and fault reporting via 8 VFCopto-coupled inputs and relay output(s).■ Supports a radio & modem for remote operation viabi-directional integrated RS232 interface.■ Supports a GPS clock for accurate time synchronisationfor schedules via an integrated RS232 interface.■ Class D 375W amplifi er used in the output with self healingshort circuit, thermal & over current protection.■ Option of driving 100V line driver horns in stead of or aswell as the standard horns for hazardous area operationsand mass coverage within a building.■ Active alarm signal or PA output via a set of N/O & N/Crelay contacts for control of and supplementary devices.(i.e. Strobe beacon).■ Four confi gurable VFC opto-coupled monitor inputs. (i.e.AC Power, Cabinet door open etc).■ Four confi gurable relays with changeover contacts usedto monitor the activities of the unit.■ Siren activity and fault report log.■ Minimum alarm signal operating time of at least 6 minutesafter a 7 day AC power loss.■ Supports CMC 4 optional engineer’s activation &supervision panel with microphone input facility.■ Control cabinet constructed from coated steel asstandard or stainless steel on request, (800 x 600 x250mm), which provides an environmental rating of IP65and the siren horns are manufactured of cast aluminium.■ Power supplied by an integral 48Vdc battery pack andan 88-132/176-264Vac @ 47–63Hz power source.■ Operating temperature range of -20 to +60 degrees C.10 Call to order: +44 (0)161 287 5555Visit us at: www.klaxsonsignals.com 11

Electronic Sirens – Superior Range – HMI InterfacesSIP-51 HMICMC-4 HMICMC-8 HMITALOS 20 HMI Software for PCThe basic switch & indicator HMI unit provides a means ofThe CMC-4 HMI unit provides a means of siren controlThe CMC-8 HMI unit provides a means of siren control andThe software which operates under Microsoft windowssiren control and basic supervision for a single or multipleand supervision for a single or multiple superior range sirensupervision for a multiple superior range siren system where theallows the means of control and supervision required forsuperior range siren system.system via its RS485 communication interface.use of a PC is not appropriate for the environment or where simplea complex multiple superior range siren system.■Control of up to 4 alarm signals & 4 pre-recordedactivation switches next to the control unit are also required.■Activation of up to 5 alarm signals or pre-recordedmessages via its keypad and integral 2 line 16■Control of up to 16 alarm signals & 400 pre-recorded messages.■ Control of up to 16 alarm signals & 400■messages and silent test.Silent test result displayed on a single indicator■character LCD backlit module.Microphone input connector for live voice or record■Microphone input connector for live voice or record & playvoice messages.■pre-recorded messages.Live voice control facility.■■beacon which has been connected to aprogrammed relay output to indicate the state of thesiren on its controller.Smaller units available with less switches/beacons.Environmental rating of IP65.■■■■■■& play voice messages.Silent test activation facility and results displayed viaits LCD module.Power for the unit is provided by the RS485 interface.Magnetic coded switch to enable signal and voiceactivation functions.May be linked via a bi-directional radio link to thesiren controller instead of a hardwire link.Can be located in the siren control panel or on aconvenient wall location.All confi guration information is stored innon-volatile memory.■■■■■■■■■■Silent test activation facility and results displayed via it multipleline LCD module.User defi nable legends.Master volume control.User defi nable siren group allocation.Event & test logs interface to a printer.Up to 8 programmable VFC inputs.Suitable for wall or desk mounting.All confi guration information stored in non-volatile memory.Magnetic coded switch to enable signal and voiceactivation functions.May be linked via a bi-directional radio link to the siren■■■■■Silent test activation facility and result display.User defi nable legends.Master volume control.User defi nable siren group allocation.Event & test logs to fi le or printer.controller instead of a hardwire link.12 Call to order: +44 (0)161 287 5555Visit us at: www.klaxsonsignals.com 13

Electronic Sirens – Superior Range – Radio ControlElectronic Sirens – Value RangeRadio and Control EquipmentSiren radio communication equipment:■ Motorola GM340 Databox. Transceiver. Operating frequenciesVHF 136-174 MHz, or UHF 403-470 MHz.■ Antenna. 3-Element YAGI.■ TK401 Data Modem 1200-4800 bps.■ Cables and installation accessories.Control Station:■ Workstation. Pentium 400MHz 64 bit processor, keyboard,mouse, and CD Rom drive.■ 17 inch touch screen.■ UPS 30 minutes.■ Printer: Dot Matrix – Sheet Feeder.■ Desk microphone.Base station communication equipment:■ Simplex transceiver for voice and DATA computer connection.■ Operating frequencies VHF 136-174 MHz, or UHF 403-470 MHz.■ RF power 1 to 25 W programmable.■ RJ45 input for Motorola desktop Microphone (HMN-3000B) forlive voice announcements.■ External battery connection for continues operation whenAC failure.■ Integrated power supply 120W - 110/230VAC for continuesoperating and charging battery.■ TK401 Radio-modem 1200 - 4800 Bps Transparent Mode.■ 2U 19” Rack Mountable Cabinet, with temperature controlfan (Wall mounting cabinet optional).■ Antenna VHF (3DB) or UHF (5 DB) Collinear.■ 30 m coaxial antenna feeder.ES Siren ValueThe ES siren value range provides a robust economic solution to address wide area mass alertsignalling for all industrial, civil, commercial and environmental requirement users who previouslyfound conventional motor driven sirens acceptable for their needs but would like the advantagesof battery operation and no 400Vac cabling.The products are of modular construction which allows the sirens to be scaled and tailored to theuser’s specifi c needs in terms of signalling and omni or uni – directional sound coverage.Sound Coverage ChartSiren ModelAudibility (db)Configuration Omnior Uni DirectionalDistance from Siren (Metres)ES1/2 S O 106 90 80 7030 100 200 400 800 1000 1500ES1/3 S U 115 98 88 78 68ES2 S O 115 98 88 78 68ES2 S U 118 100 90 80 70ES3 S O 121 103 93 83 73ES3 S U 124 107 97 87 77 74 67ES4 S O 124 107 97 87 77 74 67ES4 S U 127 110 100 90 80 77 70Main Features■ Audibility range between 106db @ 30metres for thesmallest unit to 118db @ 30metres for the largest unit.Sirens in this range in increasing order of sound output arethe ES1/2V, ES1/3V and ES2V units.■ 4 user selectable & confi gurable emergency signals.■ Live PA via a 600 ohm balanced & isolated input.■ Battery operated from an integral battery pack toovercome AC power failure.■ Full control of a single or multiple units via an RS485interface of up to 1.5km distance from the siren.■ Simple control and fault reporting via 5 VFCopto-coupled inputs, (Up to 4 alarm signals and PA)plus siren fault and AC power relay outputs.■ Supports a radio & modem for remote operation via anintegrated RS232 interface.■ Class D 375W amplifi er used in the output with self healingshort circuit, thermal & over current protection.■ Active alarm signal or PA output via a set of N/O & N/Crelay contacts for control of and supplementary devices.(i.e. Strobe beacon).■ Supports DT11 activation panel with microphoneinput facility.■ Minimum alarm signal operating time of at least 6 minutesafter a 4 day AC power loss.■ Control cabinet constructed from coated steel asstandard or stainless steel on request, (600 x 400 x200mm), which provides an environmental rating of IP65and the siren horns are manufactured of cast aluminium■ Power supplied by an integral 48Vdc battery pack andan 88-132/176-264Vac @ 47–63Hz power source.■ Operating temperature range of -20 to +60 degrees C.14 Call to order: +44 (0)161 287 5555Visit us at: www.klaxsonsignals.com 15

Electronic Sirens – Value Range – HMI InterfacesElectronic Sirens – Value Range – Radio ControlRadio and Control EquipmentControl Station:Siren radio communication equipment:■ Motorola GM340 Databox. Transceiver. Operating frequencies■■DT11 HMI.Desk microphone.VHF 136-174 MHz, or UHF 403-470 MHz.■Antenna. 3-Element YAGI.SIP-51 HMIThe basic switch & indicator HMI unit provides a means of sirenDT-11 HMIThe DT-11 HMI unit provides a means of siren activation and■■TK401 Data Modem 1200-4800 bps.Cables and installation accessories.control and basic supervision for a single or multiple value rangesiren system.live voice input for a single or multiple value range sirensystem via its RS485 communication interface.Base station communication equipment:■ Simplex transceiver for voice and DATA computer connection.■■■■Activation of up to 4 alarm signals.Test result displayed on a single indicator beacon which hasbeen connected to the siren fault output relay.Smaller units available with less switches/beacons.Environmental rating of IP65.■■■■■■Activation for up to 4 alarm signals or live PA viaits keypad and integral 2 line 16 character LCDbacklit module.Microphone input connector for live voice.Power for the unit is provided by the RS485 interface orvia the units 12Vdc input connector, if there is to greata volt drop or used in conjunction with a radio link.May be linked via a uni-directional radio link to thesiren controller instead of a hardwire link.Can be located in the siren control panel or on aconvenient wall location.All confi guration information is stored innon-volatile memory.■■■■■■■■■Operating frequencies VHF 136-174 MHz, or UHF 403-470 MHz.RF power 1 to 25 W programmable.RJ45 input for Motorola desktop Microphone (HMN-3000B) forlive voice announcements.External battery connection for continues operation whenAC failure.Integrated power supply 120W - 110/230VAC for continuesoperating and charging battery.TK401 Radio-modem 1200 - 4800 Bps Transparent Mode.2U 19” Rack Mountable Cabinet, with temperature controlfan (Wall mounting cabinet optional).Antenna VHF (3DB) or UHF (5 DB) Collinear.30 m coaxial antenna feeder.Sound Coverage ChartSiren ModelAudibility (db)Configuration Omnior Uni DirectionalDistance from Siren (Metres)30 100 200 400 800 1000 1500ES1/2 V O 106 90 80 70ES1/3 V U 115 98 88 78 68ES2 V O 115 98 88 78 68ES2 V U 118 100 90 80 7016 Call to order: +44 (0)161 287 5555Visit us at: www.klaxsonsignals.com 17

Electronic Sirens – PortableES Siren Superior PortableThe ES siren superior portable range provides anextremely robust and sophisticated rapidly deployable ewide area warning device with its own integralbattery pack making it ideally suitable for emergencyand civil defence operation, quarrying, open castmining, railway maintenance and many other massnotifi cation applications.The products are based on the standard superiorrange of siren which allows the sirens to be scaledand tailored to the user’s specifi c needs in termsof signalling and omni or uni – directionalsound coverage.Main Features■ Audibility range between 106db @ 30metres for the smallestunit to 115db @ 30metres for the largest unit. Sirens in thisrange in increasing order of sound output are the ES1/2SPand ES1/3SP.■ 16 user selectable & confi gurable emergency signals.■ Storage for up to & selectable 200 pre-recorded voicemessages. (Voice fi les are stored as PCM-CCITT 8000 kHz 8bits mono).■ Live PA via a 600 ohm balanced & isolated input & recordplayback facility to avoid acoustic feedback.■ Battery operated from an integral battery packhoused in its own container for rapid replacementin operational conditions.■ User defi nable schedules for time/date signalling.■ Silent test facility to minimise nuisance signalling to testthe siren.■ Full control and fault diagnosis of a single or multiple units viaan RS485 interface of up to 1.5km distance from the siren.■ Simple control and fault reporting via 8 VFC opto-coupledinputs. (3 connected to buttons on the enclosure).■ Supports a radio & modem for remote operation viabi-directional integrated RS232 interface.■ Supports a GPS clock for accurate time synchronisation forschedules via an integrated RS232 interface.■ Class D 375W amplifi er used in the output with self healingshort circuit, thermal & over current protection.■■■■■■■■Auxiliary monitor & control inputs & outputs.Siren activity and fault report log.Operation run time when emitting a continuous soundor message is approximately 1 hour from a fully chargedbattery pack.Supports CMC 4 optional engineer’s activation & supervisionpanel with microphone input facility.Control and battery enclosures constructed from die castaluminium and fi tted with fully weatherproof Mil-Standardconnectors which provide an environmental rating ofIP65. The battery enclosure also contains an integratedcharger for ease of maintenance. (Enclosure sizes & weight420x300x230mm, 9Kg control unit & 26Kg battery unit).Hydraulic 4 metre high telescopic mast fi tted with IP65 ratedloudspeaker horns.Siren deployable by two personnel.Battery pack would be recharged from a suitable 230Vacsupply and would take in the region of 8 hours whencharged from a fully discharged state.■ Operating temperature range of -20 to +60 degrees C.ES Siren Value PortableThe ES siren value portable range provides anextremely robust and rapidly deployable widearea warning device with its own integral batterypack making it ideally suitable for emergencyand civil defence operation, quarrying, open castmining, railway maintenance and many other massnotifi cation applications.The products are based on the standard valuerange of siren which allows the sirens to be scaledand tailored to the user’s specifi c needs in termsof alarm signalling and omni or uni – directionalsound coverage.Sound Coverage ChartSiren ModelAudibility (db)ES1/2 SPES1/2 VPES1/3 SPES1/3 VPConfiguration Omnior Uni DirectionalMain Features■Distance from Siren (Metres)30 100 200 400 800 1000 1500O 106 90 80 70■■Audibility range between 106db @ 30metres for the smallest unitto 115db @ 30metres for the largest unit. Sirens in this range inincreasing order of sound output are the ES1/2VP, ES1/3VP units4 user selectable & confi gurable emergency signals.Live PA via a 600 ohm balanced & isolated input.■ Battery operated from an integral battery pack housed in its owncontainer for rapid replacement in operational conditions.■ Full control of a single or multiple units via an RS485 interface ofup to 1.5km distance from the siren.■ Simple control and fault reporting via 5 VFC opto-coupled inputs,(Up to 4 alarm signals and PA) plus siren fault and AC power relayoutputs. (3 inputs connected to buttons on the enclosure).■ Supports a radio & modem for remote operation via an integratedRS232 interface.■ Class D 375W amplifi er used in the output with self healing shortcircuit, thermal & over current protection.■ Active alarm signal or PA output via a set of N/O & N/C relaycontacts for control of and supplementary devices.(i.e. Strobe beacon).■ Operation run time when emitting a continuous sound or messageis approximately 1 hour from a fully charged battery pack.■ Supports DT11 activation panel with microphone input facility.■ Control and battery enclosures constructed from die castaluminium and fi tted with fully weatherproof Mil-Standardconnectors which provide an environmental rating of IP65. Thebattery enclosure also contains an integrated charger for easeof maintenance. (Enclosure sizes & weight 420x300x230mm, 9Kgcontrol unit & 26Kg battery unit).■ Hydraulic 4 metre high telescopic mast fi tted with IP65 ratedloudspeaker horns.■ Siren deployable by two personnel.■ Battery pack would be recharged from a suitable 230Vac supplyand would take in the region of 8 hours when charged from a fullydischarged state.■ Operating temperature range of -20 to +60 degrees C.U 115 98 88 78 6818 Call to order: +44 (0)161 287 5555Visit us at: www.klaxsonsignals.com 19

Electronic Sirens – Sound CoverageElectronic Sirens – Control OptionsSound CoverageThe ES range of sirens can be confi gured for omni- or uni-directional sound coverage.Below are typical sound coverage plots in clear still air on level terrain with no obstructions.MicrophoneMicrophoneUni-directional ConfigurationThis horn has the narrow - rectangular shapeto provide a specifi c SPL at ±90˚ to the primedirection of radiation.Prime directionSimple controlbox containingvoltage freeswitches and afault indicatorbeacon.MicrophoneVFC Interface6dB difference in SPL(Half the SPL)±90˚ to the prime directionCMC-4 Activation &Integration panelwith live voice option.(Can be mounted insiren control panel)CMC-8 Master control Panelwith supplementary VFCactivation switch plus livevoice & log printer options.Master control PC runningTalos 20 software with livevoice & log printer options.RS485 InterfaceVFC InterfaceOmni-directional ConfigurationAntennaEither or interface to siren(s).Direct RS485 or viaradio link.SBD-VHFor SBD-UHFRadio BaseStationAntennaThis siren has 2xRS485interfaces of which theradio talks one if used and8 VFC interfaces somultiply control routes canbe accommodated.CS SirenController(Single orMultiple units)Optional number of 100Vline driven speakers whichmay be ATEX approved forhazardous zoned areas.20 Call to order: +44 (0)161 287 5555Visit us at: www.klaxsonsignals.com 21

Features Comparison ChartComparing Superior and Value Electronic SirensCompared Feature Superior Siren Type Value Siren Type1. Output CapacityNumber of Horns 2 - 18 2 - 6Audibility at 30 metres2. Signal Capacity106 - 124 Omni -directional112 - 127 Uni -directional106 - 115 Omni -directional112 - 118 Uni -directionalStored Alarm Signals 16 4Stored Pre-recorded Messages 200 - 400 -Live PA Yes Yes3. InterfacesPS485 Communication Interface 2 1Programmable Control Inputs (VFC) 8 -Control Inputs (VFC) - 4 + 1 for PAProgrammable Monitor Inputs (VFC) 4 -Programmable Control Outputs (VFC) 4 -Siren Operating Outputs (VFC) 2 24. Test FacilityProgrammable Silent Test Feature Yes -Siren Sounded Correctly Output (VFC) - Yes5. Event Logging/SchedulingInternal & External Fault & Event Logging Yes -Programmable Event Scheduler 2 -6. HMI EquipmentHardware Control Modules SIP-51, CMC-4, CMC-8 SIP-51, DT-11PC Software Control Modules Talos 20 -7. PowerAC Power 230 Vac 10A 230 Vac 10ABattery Quantity 4 4Battery Capacity 44Ah (Greater for 18 horn unit) 18Ah8. BuildControl Cabinet Size800 x 600 x 250mm (Larger cabinetor 2 cabinets for 18 horn unit)600 x 400 x 200mmEnvironmental Rating IP65 IP659. BuildFM narrow band radio VFH (136 - 174Mhz) orUHF (400 - 470Hz) or licence free2 way 1 wayGSM Clock 1 -22 Call to order: +44 (0)161 287 5555Visit us at: www.klaxsonsignals.com 23

Klaxon Signals LtdWrigley Street, Oldham,Lancashire, OL4 1HWTel: +44 (0) 161 287 5555Fax: +44 (0) 161 287 5511Email: sales@klaxonsignals.comWeb: www.klaxonsignals.comIssue Number 100A