Wide Area Warning Systems

Introduction

Products

Features

Klaxon Signals provides a range of warning sirens for operation

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motor driven sirens suitable for safe and hazardous locations, and

Low, medium and high output siren options. Ranges from 106dB – 127dB at 30 meters.

in various environments. The range includes both, conventional

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Pre-recorded or live voice messages in addition to traditional

the more sophisticated and flexible electronic siren systems for safe

tones. Different voice messages can be broadcast to

area operation.

different areas simultaneously depending on the situation in each area.

Motor Driven Sirens

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Motor driven sirens are manufactured from cast aluminium and steel for use in outdoor environments. They produce a powerful

determines the operational capability of the siren.

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universally recognised emergency notification signal. ATEX

supply is only required to maintain battery charge.

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Features Simple robust technology.

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Rugged construction.

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Universally recognised emergency signal.

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Custom built control panels using hardwired or radio technology.

Battery powered siren operation means loss of site power has no effect on the functionality of the siren. An AC power

approved models are available for use in hazardous areas.

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Perform silent tests at a user defined time period which

Low installation costs because the siren only requires a 110/230V AC supply instead of the 400V AC 3 phase supply required for motor driven sirens.

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Up to 8 different user defined warning signals can be activated via volt free contacts and more when a RS485 interface is used as a means of control.

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Regional and Local Control. Multiple local, geographically separated warning systems can be alerted through one

Electronic Siren Systems

regionally controlled system, such as an emergency centre or

Electronic siren systems consist of,

remotely via a computer with internet access.

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Introduction

Service

Klaxon Signals have been supplying warning systems to the

Klaxon’s wide area warning systems provide a full product and

emergency warning sector for over 50 years. Our wealth of

service combination incorporating pre/post project evaluation,

experience in the field stems from the vast knowledge we

staff training and maintenance for a tailor made solution to meet

have gained by providing notification solutions for a broad

customer requirements.

spectrum of clients. These include clients from COMAH sites, Petro Chemical, Nuclear, Civil Defence, Weather Warning

Our technical experts in the field will first assess and fully

and Construction industries.

understand your safety requirements, then carry out a complete

An array of siren horns manufactured from Cast Aluminium

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mounted on a mast. The horns can be mounted in an omni or uni directional configuration depending on the shape of the sound coverage required.

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The Controller/s monitors and controls siren operation.

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A full range of communication channels are available: stand

Siren system can be charged from a solar panel array for use in remote locations.

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Variable sound levels for each warning signal enables on-site and off-site warning through the same siren.

alone hard wire switch control; computer system control; radio and/or satellite controlled link units.

site survey before submitting a proposal for your consideration. The Our expert advice and extensive product range will ensure you

proposal will be a detailed document explaining the type of siren

receive a warning solution that meets all your safety requirements

and control arrangement that is required to meet your specific

within budget. So whatever your requirement maybe you can rest

safety needs.

assure that we will take care of the project from start to finish. Once we receive your approval we will assemble the system to We can offer an integrated warning solution for both, indoor and

your specification before delivering it to your site. We would also

outdoor areas of a site using one homogenous control system for

offer staff training for all relevant personnel within your company.

a complete warning solution; the type of site could vary from a power plant to a civil warning area.

Our sirens come with a one year warranty period and require very low maintenance. Even after the warranty period is over we still

Our 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 of the highest quality for optimum performance and reliability.

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Introduction

Contents

Electronic Siren Range Superior Range

Value Range

Superior Portable Range

Value Portable Range

ES1/2 S

ES1/2 V

ES1/2 SP

ES1/2 VP

ES1/3 S

ES1/3 V

ES1/3 SP

ES1/3 VP

ES2 S

ES2 V

Introduction

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Overview

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Service

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Products

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Client Portfolio

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ES3 S

Motor Driven Sirens

ES4 S

Motor Driven Siren Range Sirens

Sirens with heaters

Hazardous Area sirens

GP6

GP6

FP6

GP10

GP10

GP12

GP12

GP Range

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FP Range

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Sound Coverage Plot

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Electronic Sirens ■

FP10

Siren Control ■ Radio Electronic Siren

Radio Motor Driven Siren

Hardwired Electronic Siren

Licence Free System

Licence Free System

Switch Box

Licensed System using

Licensed System using

CMC4

Motorola radio technology

Motorola radio technology

CMC8

Hardwired Motor Driven Siren Custom Built Panels

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DT 11 PC with Talos 20 software

Client Portfolio ■

Shell

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Designed and supplied warning systems for a number of Shell

Pfizer

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Superior Range

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SIP-51 HMI

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CMC-4 HMI

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CMC-8 HMI

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Talos 20 HMI console

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Radio Control Equipment

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Value Range

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SIP-51 HMI

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DT-11 HMI

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Radio Control Equipment

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Portable Range

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Superior portable Range

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Value portable Range

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Sound coverage Plot

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Control Options

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Comparison chart

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Provided a warning solution for their chemical plant in Cork.

oil refinery sites across the UK.

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Immingham Docks

Scottish Gas

The warning system we provided was designed to clear the

Provided an off-site warning system for Scottish Gas’s gas

dock area in the event of any danger.

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Superior & Value Range

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storage site.

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Exxonmobil

IOM Airport

Designed and supplied a warning system for Exxonmobil’s

A warning system was designed and implemented to warn

COMAH site in St Fergus, Scotland.

personnel about potential hazards which may occur on the tarmac.

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Motor Driven Sirens

GP Range The GP range of conventional motor powered sirens provides a basic solution 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 low frequency traditional air raid sound.

Main Features ■

Audibility range between 106db @ 30metres for the smallest unit

GP6 Siren

to 121db @ 30metres for the largest unit. Sirens in this range in increasing order of sound output are the GP6, GP10 & GP12 units.

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475Hz constant tone signal for the GP6 & GP10 sirens and a combined 470/560Hz constant tone signal for the GP12 siren.

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Roughly omni-directional sound coverage which peaks in the direction of the front of the stator.

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400Vac +/- 10% 50Hz 3 phase nominal power supply requirement. (Alternative voltages and frequencies available on request).

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Operating temperature range for the standard GP6 & GP10 units of -20 to +40 degrees C, (Increased temperature range units available on request), and for the GP12 of -20 to +55 degrees C.

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Cast aluminium & steel construction.

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Environmental rating of IP55.

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If the power supply to the sirens is pulsed to enable the siren to

GP10 Siren

produce a ‘wail’ tone then the maximum run time of the siren is reduced from continuous for constant tone to 15 minutes.

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Custom built control units can be supplied to enable the siren to produce the ‘wail’ tone signal and associated controls.

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If mounted in a climate where icing can occur the unit should be fitted with thermostatically controlled heaters.

GP12 Siren

Numeric Information

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Siren Type

Motor Power

Current Rating

Weight

Dimensions: Overall Length Width & Height

Dimensions: Rotor Diameter

GP6

2.2kw

4.5A

52kg

460 x 400 x 440mm

400mm

GP10

5.5kw

11A

98kg

540 x 490 x 560mm

500mm

GP12

11kw

18A

208kg

760 x 500 x 590mm

500mm

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Motor Driven Sirens

FP Range

Sound Coverage Plot

The FP range of conventional motor powered sirens provides a

Below are typical sound coverage plots for the GP & FP range of

basic solution to address wide area mass alert signalling in

siren and anticipated coverage distance in clear still air on level

hazardous area locations for all industrial, civil, commercial and

terrain with no obstructions.

environmental requirements. The products are of simple rugged construction and provide a low frequency traditional air raid sound.

Single ended GP & FP siren coverage (GP6, FP6, GP10 & FP10)

Main Features

FP6 Siren

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Audibility range between 106db @ 30metres for the smallest unit to 121db @ 30metres for the largest unit. Sirens in this range in 345

increasing order of sound output are the FP6 & FP10 units.

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475Hz constant tone signal.

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ATEX approved for zone 1 & 2.

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Overall siren standard approval Exd IIG IIC T4.

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Non electrical parts standard approval EExc IIC T1..T6 X.

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Roughly omni-directional sound coverage which peaks in the

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345

15

0

15

330

30

330

30

315

45

315

45

140 300

130

285

300

60

135

60

285

75

75

125

400Vac +/- 10% 50Hz 3 phase nominal power supply requirement. (Alternative voltages and frequencies available on request).

FP10 Siren

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150 145

direction of the front of the stator.

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Double ended GP & FP siren coverage (GP12)

270

270

90

120

Operating temperature range for the GP6 & GP10 units of -20 to

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Cast aluminium & steel construction.

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Environmental rating of IP55.

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If the power supply to the sirens is pulsed to enable the siren to

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105

255

+40 degrees C.

120

225

135

225

105

240

120

240

90

135

produce a ‘wail’ tone then the maximum run time of the siren is

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Custom built control units can be supplied to enable the siren

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150

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reduced from continuous for constant tone to 15 minutes or less.

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150 195

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to produce the ‘wail’ tone signal and associated controls. The

180

165

GP6 & FP6 Siren

controls are only suitable for locating in a non-hazardous area.

GP10 & FP10 Siren

Sound Attenuation Chart Numeric Information

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Model Audibility (db)

Configuration Omni-Directional

30

100

200

400

O

106

90

80

70

GP10/FP10

O

121

103

93

83

73

GP12

O

124

107

97

97

77

Siren Type

Motor Power

Current Rating

Weight

Dimensions: Overall Length Width & Height

Dimensions: Rotor Diameter

GP6/FP6

FP6

2.2kw

4.5A

68kg

490 x 394 x 437mm

400mm

FP10

5.5kw

13A

80kg

614 x 490 x 555mm

500mm

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Distance from Siren (Metres) 800

1000

1500

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Electronic Sirens

Electronic Sirens – Superior Range

ES Siren Superior The ES siren superior range provides a sophisticated, robust and resilient solution to address wide area mass alert signalling for all industrial, civil, commercial and environmental requirements. The products are of modular construction incorporating an extremely flexible user configuration software package which allows the sirens to be scaled and tailored to the user’s most complex specific needs including omni or uni – directional sound coverage.

Main Features ■

Audibility range between 106db @ 30metres for the

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smallest unit to 127db @ 30metres for the largest unit.

well as the standard horns for hazardous area operations

Sirens in this range in increasing order of sound output are the ES1/2S, ES1/3S, ES2S, ES3S and ES4S units.

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16 user selectable & configurable emergency signals.

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Storage for up to & selectable 400 pre-recorded voice messages. (Voice files are stored as PCM-CCITT 8 kHz 8

and mass coverage within a building.

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Live PA via a 600 ohm balanced & isolated input.

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Battery operated from an integral battery pack to

Active alarm signal or PA output via a set of N/O & N/C relay contacts for control of and supplementary devices. (i.e. Strobe beacon).

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bits mono).

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Option of driving 100V line driver horns in stead of or as

Four configurable VFC opto-coupled monitor inputs. (i.e. AC Power, Cabinet door open etc).

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Four configurable relays with changeover contacts used to monitor the activities of the unit.

overcome AC power failure.

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Siren activity and fault report log.

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User definable schedules for time/date signalling.

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Minimum alarm signal operating time of at least 6 minutes

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Silent test facility to minimise nuisance signalling to test the siren.

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standard or stainless steel on request, (800 x 600 x

Simple control and fault reporting via 8 VFC

250mm), which provides an environmental rating of IP65

Supports a radio & modem for remote operation via

and the siren horns are manufactured of cast aluminium.

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Supports a GPS clock for accurate time synchronisation

Power supplied by an integral 48Vdc battery pack and an 88-132/176-264Vac @ 47–63Hz power source.

bi-directional integrated RS232 interface.

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Control cabinet constructed from coated steel as

from the siren.

opto-coupled inputs and relay output(s).

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Supports CMC 4 optional engineer’s activation & supervision panel with microphone input facility.

Full control and fault diagnosis of a single or multiple units via an RS485 interface of up to 1.5km distance

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after a 7 day AC power loss.

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Operating temperature range of -20 to +60 degrees C.

for schedules via an integrated RS232 interface.

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Class D 375W amplifier used in the output with self healing short circuit, thermal & over current protection.

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Electronic Sirens – Superior Range – HMI Interfaces

SIP-51 HMII

CMC-4 HMI

CMC-8 HMI

TALOS 20 HMI Software for PC

The basic switch & indicator HMI unit provides a means of

The CMC-4 HMI unit provides a means of siren control

The CMC-8 HMI unit provides a means of siren control and

The software which operates under Microsoft windows

siren control and basic supervision for a single or multiple

and supervision for a single or multiple superior range siren

supervision for a multiple superior range siren system where the

allows the means of control and supervision required for

superior range siren system.

system via its RS485 communication interface.

use of a PC is not appropriate for the environment or where simple

a complex multiple superior range siren system.

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Activation of up to 5 alarm signals or pre-recorded messages and silent test.

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Silent test result displayed on a single indicator

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beacon which has been connected to a programmed relay output to indicate the state of the

Control of up to 4 alarm signals & 4 pre-recorded

activation switches next to the control unit are also required.

messages via its keypad and integral 2 line 16

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Control of up to 16 alarm signals & 400 pre-recorded messages.

character LCD backlit module.

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Microphone input connector for live voice or record & play

Microphone input connector for live voice or record & play voice messages.

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siren on its controller.

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Silent test activation facility and results displayed via

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Control of up to 16 alarm signals & 400 pre-recorded messages.

voice messages.

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Live voice control facility.

Silent test activation facility and results displayed via it multiple

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Silent test activation facility and result display.

line LCD module.

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User definable legends.

its LCD module.

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User definable legends.

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Master volume control.

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Smaller units available with less switches/beacons.

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Power for the unit is provided by the RS485 interface.

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Master volume control.

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User definable siren group allocation.

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Environmental rating of IP65.

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Magnetic coded switch to enable signal and voice

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User definable siren group allocation.

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Event & test logs to file or printer.

activation functions.

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Event & test logs interface to a printer.

May be linked via a bi-directional radio link to the

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Up to 8 programmable VFC inputs.

siren controller instead of a hardwire link.

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Suitable for wall or desk mounting.

Can be located in the siren control panel or on a

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All configuration information stored in non-volatile memory.

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Magnetic coded switch to enable signal and voice

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convenient wall location.

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All configuration information is stored in non-volatile memory.

activation functions.

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May be linked via a bi-directional radio link to the siren controller instead of a hardwire link.

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Electronic Sirens – Superior Range – Radio Control

Radio and Control Equipment

Control Station: ■

Siren radio communication equipment:

Workstation. Pentium 400MHz 64 bit processor, keyboard, mouse, and CD Rom drive.

Motorola GM340 Databox. Transceiver. Operating frequencies

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17 inch touch screen.

VHF 136-174 MHz, or UHF 403-470 MHz.

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UPS 30 minutes.

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Antenna. 3-Element YAGI.

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Printer: Dot Matrix – Sheet Feeder.

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TK401 Data Modem 1200-4800 bps.

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Desk microphone.

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Cables and installation accessories.

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Electronic Sirens – Value Range

Base station communication equipment: ■

Simplex transceiver for voice and DATA computer connection.

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Operating frequencies VHF 136-174 MHz, or UHF 403-470 MHz.

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RF power 1 to 25 W programmable.

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RJ45 input for Motorola desktop Microphone (HMN-3000B) for

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live voice announcements.

ES Siren Value

External battery connection for continues operation when

The ES siren value range provides a robust economic solution to address wide area mass alert

AC failure.

signalling for all industrial, civil, commercial and environmental requirement users who previously

Integrated power supply 120W - 110/230VAC for continues

found conventional motor driven sirens acceptable for their needs but would like the advantages

operating and charging battery.

of battery operation and no 400Vac cabling.

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TK401 Radio-modem 1200 - 4800 Bps Transparent Mode.

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2U 19” Rack Mountable Cabinet, with temperature control

The products are of modular construction which allows the sirens to be scaled and tailored to the user’s specific needs in terms of signalling and omni or uni – directional sound coverage.

fan (Wall mounting cabinet optional).

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Antenna VHF (3DB) or UHF (5 DB) Collinear.

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30 m coaxial antenna feeder.

Main Features ■

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Configuration Omni or Uni Directional

ES1/2 S

Distance from Siren (Metres) 30

100

200

400

800

O

106

90

80

70

ES1/3 S

U

115

98

88

78

68

ES2 S

O

115

98

88

78

68

ES2 S

U

118

100

90

80

70

1000

(i.e. Strobe beacon).

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Live PA via a 600 ohm balanced & isolated input.

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Battery operated from an integral battery pack to overcome AC power failure.

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input facility.

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O

121

103

93

83

73

ES3 S

U

124

107

97

87

77

74

67

ES4 S

O

124

107

97

87

77

74

67

ES4 S

U

127

110

100

90

80

77

70

Minimum alarm signal operating time of at least 6 minutes after a 4 day AC power loss.

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Control cabinet constructed from coated steel as standard or stainless steel on request, (600 x 400 x

interface of up to 1.5km distance from the siren.

200mm), which provides an environmental rating of IP65 and the siren horns are manufactured of cast aluminium

Simple control and fault reporting via 5 VFC

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Supports a radio & modem for remote operation via an

Power supplied by an integral 48Vdc battery pack and an 88-132/176-264Vac @ 47–63Hz power source.

plus siren fault and AC power relay outputs.

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Supports DT11 activation panel with microphone

Full control of a single or multiple units via an RS485

opto-coupled inputs, (Up to 4 alarm signals and PA)

ES3 S

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relay contacts for control of and supplementary devices.

4 user selectable & configurable emergency signals.

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Active alarm signal or PA output via a set of N/O & N/C

Sirens in this range in increasing order of sound output are

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1500

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smallest unit to 118db @ 30metres for the largest unit. the ES1/2V, ES1/3V and ES2V units.

Sound Coverage Chart Siren Model Audibility (db)

Audibility range between 106db @ 30metres for the

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Operating temperature range of -20 to +60 degrees C.

integrated RS232 interface.

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Class D 375W amplifier used in the output with self healing short circuit, thermal & over current protection.

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Electronic Sirens – Value Range – HMI Interfaces

Electronic Sirens – Value Range – Radio Control

Radio and Control Equipment

Control Station:

Siren radio communication equipment: ■

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DT11 HMI.

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Desk microphone.

Motorola GM340 Databox. Transceiver. Operating frequencies VHF 136-174 MHz, or UHF 403-470 MHz.

SIP-51 HMI

DT-11 HMI

The basic switch & indicator HMI unit provides a means of siren

The DT-11 HMI unit provides a means of siren activation and

control and basic supervision for a single or multiple value range

live voice input for a single or multiple value range siren

siren system.

system via its RS485 communication interface.

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Activation of up to 4 alarm signals.

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Test result displayed on a single indicator beacon which has

its keypad and integral 2 line 16 character LCD

been connected to the siren fault output relay.

backlit module.

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Smaller units available with less switches/beacons.

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Environmental rating of IP65.

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Activation for up to 4 alarm signals or live PA via

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Antenna. 3-Element YAGI.

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TK401 Data Modem 1200-4800 bps.

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Cables and installation accessories.

Base station communication equipment: ■

Simplex transceiver for voice and DATA computer connection.

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Operating frequencies VHF 136-174 MHz, or UHF 403-470 MHz.

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RF power 1 to 25 W programmable.

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RJ45 input for Motorola desktop Microphone (HMN-3000B) for live voice announcements.

Microphone input connector for live voice. Power for the unit is provided by the RS485 interface or

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AC failure.

via the units 12Vdc input connector, if there is to great a volt drop or used in conjunction with a radio link.

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Can be located in the siren control panel or on a

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TK401 Radio-modem 1200 - 4800 Bps Transparent Mode.

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2U 19” Rack Mountable Cabinet, with temperature control fan (Wall mounting cabinet optional).

convenient wall location.

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All configuration information is stored in non-volatile memory.

Integrated power supply 120W - 110/230VAC for continues operating and charging battery.

May be linked via a uni-directional radio link to the siren controller instead of a hardwire link.

External battery connection for continues operation when

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Antenna VHF (3DB) or UHF (5 DB) Collinear.

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30 m coaxial antenna feeder.

Sound Coverage Chart

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Siren Model Audibility (db)

Configuration Omni or Uni Directional

ES1/2 V

Distance from Siren (Metres) 30

100

200

400

800

O

106

90

80

70

ES1/3 V

U

115

98

88

78

68

ES2 V

O

115

98

88

78

68

ES2 V

U

118

100

90

80

70

1000

1500

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Electronic Sirens – Portable

ES Siren Superior Portable

ES Siren Value Portable

Main Features

The ES siren superior portable range provides an

The ES siren value portable range provides an

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extremely robust and sophisticated rapidly deployable e

extremely robust and rapidly deployable wide

to 115db @ 30metres for the largest unit. Sirens in this range in

wide area warning device with its own integral

area warning device with its own integral battery

increasing order of sound output are the ES1/2VP, ES1/3VP units

battery pack making it ideally suitable for emergency y

pack making it ideally suitable for emergency

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4 user selectable & configurable emergency signals.

and civil defence operation, quarrying, open cast

and civil defence operation, quarrying, open cast

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Live PA via a 600 ohm balanced & isolated input.

mining, railway maintenance and many other mass

mining, railway maintenance and many other mass

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Battery operated from an integral battery pack housed in its own

notification applications.

notification applications.

Audibility range between 106db @ 30metres for the smallest unit

container for rapid replacement in operational conditions.

■ The products are based on the standard superior

The products are based on the standard value

range of siren which allows the sirens to be scaled

range of siren which allows the sirens to be scaled

and tailored to the user’s specific needs in terms

and tailored to the user’s specific needs in terms

of signalling and omni or uni – directional

of alarm signalling and omni or uni – directional

sound coverage.

sound coverage.

Full control of a single or multiple units via an RS485 interface of up to 1.5km distance from the siren.

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Simple control and fault reporting via 5 VFC opto-coupled inputs, (Up to 4 alarm signals and PA) plus siren fault and AC power relay outputs. (3 inputs connected to buttons on the enclosure).

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Supports a radio & modem for remote operation via an integrated RS232 interface.

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Class D 375W amplifier used in the output with self healing short circuit, thermal & over current protection.

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Main Features ■

contacts for control of and supplementary devices.

Audibility range between 106db @ 30metres for the smallest

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Auxiliary monitor & control inputs & outputs.

unit to 115db @ 30metres for the largest unit. Sirens in this

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Siren activity and fault report log.

range in increasing order of sound output are the ES1/2SP

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Operation run time when emitting a continuous sound

(i.e. Strobe beacon).

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Operation run time when emitting a continuous sound or message is approximately 1 hour from a fully charged battery pack.

and ES1/3SP.

or message is approximately 1 hour from a fully charged

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Supports DT11 activation panel with microphone input facility.

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16 user selectable & configurable emergency signals.

battery pack.

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Control and battery enclosures constructed from die cast

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Storage for up to & selectable 200 pre-recorded voice

Supports CMC 4 optional engineer’s activation & supervision

aluminium and fitted with fully weatherproof Mil-Standard

panel with microphone input facility.

connectors which provide an environmental rating of IP65. The

Control and battery enclosures constructed from die cast

battery enclosure also contains an integrated charger for ease

Live PA via a 600 ohm balanced & isolated input & record

aluminium and fitted with fully weatherproof Mil-Standard

of maintenance. (Enclosure sizes & weight 420x300x230mm, 9Kg

playback facility to avoid acoustic feedback.

connectors which provide an environmental rating of

control unit & 26Kg battery unit).

Battery operated from an integral battery pack

IP65. The battery enclosure also contains an integrated

housed in its own container for rapid replacement

charger for ease of maintenance. (Enclosure sizes & weight

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messages. (Voice files are stored as PCM-CCITT 8000 kHz 8 bits mono).

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in operational conditions.

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User definable schedules for time/date signalling.

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Silent test facility to minimise nuisance signalling to test the siren.

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Full control and fault diagnosis of a single or multiple units via

schedules via an integrated RS232 interface.

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Siren deployable by two personnel.

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Battery pack would be recharged from a suitable 230Vac supply

Class D 375W amplifier used in the output with self healing short circuit, thermal & over current protection.

and would take in the region of 8 hours when charged from a fully

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discharged state.

Siren deployable by two personnel.

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Battery pack would be recharged from a suitable 230Vac charged from a fully discharged state.

Supports a GPS clock for accurate time synchronisation for

loudspeaker horns.

loudspeaker horns.

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Operating temperature range of -20 to +60 degrees C.

Operating temperature range of -20 to +60 degrees C.

Sound Coverage Chart Siren Model Audibility (db) ES1/2 SP ES1/2 VP ES1/3 SP ES1/3 VP

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Hydraulic 4 metre high telescopic mast fitted with IP65 rated

Hydraulic 4 metre high telescopic mast fitted with IP65 rated

supply and would take in the region of 8 hours when

Supports a radio & modem for remote operation via

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420x300x230mm, 9Kg control unit & 26Kg battery unit).

Simple control and fault reporting via 8 VFC opto-coupled

bi-directional integrated RS232 interface.

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an RS485 interface of up to 1.5km distance from the siren.

inputs. (3 connected to buttons on the enclosure).

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Active alarm signal or PA output via a set of N/O & N/C relay

Configuration Omni or Uni Directional

Distance from Siren (Metres) 30

100

200

400

O

106

90

80

70

U

115

98

88

78

800

1000

1500

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Electronic Sirens – Sound Coverage

Electronic Sirens – Control Options

Sound Coverage The ES range of sirens can be configured for omni- or uni-directional sound coverage. Below are typical sound coverage plots in clear still air on level terrain with no obstructions. Microphone Microphone

Uni-directional Configuration This horn has the narrow - rectangular shape

Simple control box containing voltage free switches and a fault indicator beacon.

Prime direction

to provide a specific SPL at ±90˚ to the prime direction of radiation.

VFC Interface Microphone

6dB difference in SPL (Half the SPL)

±90˚ to the prime direction

CMC-4 Activation & Integration panel with live voice option. (Can be mounted in siren control panel)

CMC-8 Master control Panel with supplementary VFC activation switch plus live voice & log printer options. Master control PC running Talos 20 software with live voice & log printer options. RS485 Interface

VFC Interface

Omni-directional Configuration

Antenna

Either or interface to siren(s). Direct RS485 or via radio link.

SBD-VHF or SBD-UHF Radio Base Station Antenna

This siren has 2xRS485 interfaces of which the radio talks one if used and 8 VFC interfaces so multiply control routes can be accommodated.

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CS Siren Controller (Single or Multiple units)

Optional number of 100V line driven speakers which may be ATEX approved for hazardous zoned areas.

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Features Comparison Chart

Comparing Superior and Value Electronic Sirens Compared Feature

Superior Siren Type

Value Siren Type

2 - 18

2-6

106 - 124 Omni -directional

106 - 115 Omni -directional

112 - 127 Uni -directional

112 - 118 Uni -directional

Stored Alarm Signals

16

4

Stored Pre-recorded Messages

200 - 400

-

Live PA

Yes

Yes

PS485 Communication Interface

2

1

Programmable Control Inputs (VFC)

8

-

Control Inputs (VFC)

-

4 + 1 for PA

Programmable Monitor Inputs (VFC)

4

-

Programmable Control Outputs (VFC)

4

-

Siren Operating Outputs (VFC)

2

2

Programmable Silent Test Feature

Yes

-

Siren Sounded Correctly Output (VFC)

-

Yes

Internal & External Fault & Event Logging

Yes

-

Programmable Event Scheduler

2

-

Hardware Control Modules

SIP-51, CMC-4, CMC-8

SIP-51, DT-11

PC Software Control Modules

Talos 20

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AC Power

230 Vac 10A

230 Vac 10A

Battery Quantity

4

4

Battery Capacity

44Ah (Greater for 18 horn unit)

18Ah

1. Output Capacity Number of Horns Audibility at 30 metres 2. Signal Capacity

3. Interfaces

4. Test Facility

5. Event Logging/Scheduling

6. HMI Equipment

7. Power

8. Build Control Cabinet Size Environmental Rating

800 x 600 x 250mm (Larger cabinet or 2 cabinets for 18 horn unit)

600 x 400 x 200mm

IP65

IP65

2 way

1 way

1

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9. Build FM narrow band radio VFH (136 - 174Mhz) or UHF (400 - 470Hz) or licence free GSM Clock

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Klaxon Signals Ltd Wrigley Street, Oldham, Lancashire, OL4 1HW Tel: +44 (0) 161 287 5555 Fax: +44 (0) 161 287 5511 Email: [email protected] Web: www.klaxonsignals.com

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