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| Tempest™-128 Siren |
The Tempest™-128 Siren is one of the latest products of American Signal’s electro-mechanical siren series. This product line was launched during World War II in the wake of Pearl Harbor. Thousands of ASC sirens warned hundreds of thousands of US combatants, support personnel, and civilians living in the Pacific theatre. Since the end of the war, tens of thousands of Tempest sirens have been deployed in all 50 states, and 60 countries across a broad range of military and government facilities, industries, and communities to provide mass notification to tens of millions of people. This siren gives a rotational-directional, 360 degree sound coverage pattern. This siren is tone only and used to warn communities for all types of natural and manmade disasters. The Tempest™ 128 siren is robust, dependable, low maintenance, and a cost effective system.
Rating AC – 129 dB +/-2 dB (c) at 100 feet per ANSI specifications Factory sealed motor bearings eliminate lubrication and maintenance. Fiberglass hood, galvanized steel mounting platforms, and stainless steel hardware to minimize corrosion concerns. Operating temperatures from -40 C to 60 C and 0 – 100% humidity Solar power supply to maintain 48 VAC battery systems System Specs Wide variety of activation options customized for each installation’s unique circumstances For maximum sound dispersion, sirens should be mounted 45′ 55′ above grade. An optional pole mount Is available for mounting the head on a standard wooden utility pole The center mount, low-silhouette siren design eliminates the need for support wires The sirens can also be mounted on proper structures such as roofs, towers, etc Mounting brackets for these applications and additional installation accessories are available from American Signal Corporation. Environmental Qualifications Three tones, cancel, and a local growl test
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