Sounder beacons
A Sounder Beacon is a device which combines both audible and visual signalling elements into a single product and is usually used in emergency situations, such as fire alarms for evacuations or on emergency vehicles to alert road users. The electronic sounder provides a loud audible alarm to raise alert to a hazard, while the beacon signals a clear visual alert by pulsing LEDs through a coloured lens. Conventional sounder beacons are often used in commercial and industrial sectors and can be found in public places such as schools, warehouses, offices, construction sites, laboratories and industrial parks.
The audible and visual elements of a sounder beacons are integrated into one enclosure, making it an enhanced warning device. Most come with 32 or 64 tone options, and incorporate high frequencies, low frequencies and industry-standard frequency patterns. They have different coloured lenses to give an improved warning signal typically with a choice of Red, Amber, Green, Blue, White and Yellow visual signals. We have a multitude of options for both indoor and outdoor use. All, except the ISB-R are equipped with volume control and selectable tone patterns.
This range of multi-tone electronic sounder beacons complements our range of visual warning beacons. ISB-E is a general purpose all-round option, ISB-C sounder beacon complements our range of Series B and Series C beacons, and the ISB-T is compatible with full Series T, U and V ranges to provide a fully customised and integrated signalling solution. ISB-R is a low-cost option for budget applications.
In all cases, the circuitry is fixed to the cap assembly, with convenient access to the terminal block for wiring, as well as tone selector switch and volume control, allowing easy fitting of bases and wiring during installation, and safe storage of the electronics for phase 2 fitting.
Simple 2-wire connection to energise sounder with second-stage tone available on a third wire.
Each of the tone combinations (ISB-C – 32, ISB=E & ISB-T = 64) are selected using an internal DIP-switch array.
Maximum volume can be adjusted via an internal pre-set control.
Can be operated as Light-only or Light+Sound.
ISB-E & ISB-T are supplied preconfigured such that beacon and sounder operate together. An internal link and secondary terminals are provided to allow the installer to control the beacon and sounder independently.
Choice of Red, Black (IAS-E & IAS-T only) or White mouldings to either match or be distinguishable from existing equipment.