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Tempest™-135 AC/DC

The Tempest™-135 AC/DC Siren is one of the latest products of American Signal’s electro-mechanical siren series. The 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 is the largest electro-mechanical siren made in the USA. This siren is tone only and used to warn communities for all types of natural and manmade disasters. The Tempest™ 135 AC/DC siren is robust, dependable, low maintenance, and a cost effective system.

  • Features
  • System Specs
  • Installation
  • Signals

Sound Quality
Rating AC – 133 dB +/-2 dB (c) at 100 feet per ANSI specifications
70 dB (c) sound coverage of 2 mile radius over average terrain
Output Frequency:  500 Hz 

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
  • 240/120 VAC main power
  • 72 VAC battery systems
  • 21 day battery backup duration
  • 60 minute run time, 3/3 duty cycle, for ASC electro-mechanical sirens
  • Optional 5 minute on / 5 minute off duty cycle
  • Wide variety of activation options customized for each installation’s unique circumstances
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • FEMA CPG 1-17
  • Two-year factory parts repair or exchange warranty
  • Five-year factory parts repair or exchange warranty on siren head

 


For maximum sound dispersion, the siren should be mounted 60′ to 70′ above grade. An optional
pole mount is available for mounting the siren on a standard wooden utility pole.
The center, low-silhouette siren mount eliminates the need for support wires.
The T-135 can also be mounted on proper structures such as a roof or tower. Mounting
brackets for these applications and additional installation accessories are available
from American Signal Corporation.

Environmental Qualifications
Operating Temperature Range: -40 °C to 60 °C
Storage Temperature Range: -65 °C to 125 °C
Humidity 0% – 100% (non-condensing)
Wind Speed 150 MPH


 

Three tones, cancel, and a local growl test 

 

T-135 AC/DC Siren

FOR USE IN:

  • MILITARY
  • GOVERNMENT
  • INDUSTRY
  • COMMUNITIES
 
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