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Tempest T-128 SirenTM

 

 

The Tempest™ series of Emergency Alerting sirens are used for the notification of the public or employees during severe weather situations, Hazardous Material Incidents, Wild Fires, and other disaster scenarios.


In conjunction with the FCC, FEMA, and the National Weather Service's Emergency Alerting System to notify people indoors, the Tempest" Siren Series is used to notify people outdoors of impending danger.

 
 
  • Rotational directional design— 360° coverage.

  • Effective range up to 4.6 sq. mile coverage to 68 dB.

  • Standard—3-tone signals, local test and cancel.
    No maintenance on siren head... ever!

  • System can be configured for AC operation, DC operation, or True UPS backup.

  • 48 VDC Motor Design provides unmatched reliability for years of foolproof operation.

  • Direct Drive Rotation Design eliminates chains and belts that will fail and require maintenance.

  • Factory-sealed motor bearings eliminates greasing and maintenance.

  • Adjustable Speed Rotation System from 2-6 RPM.

  • Stainless Steel Hardware.

  • Motor Control, Radio Decoder, and Electrical Disconnect can be prewired and assembled to one mounting channel for ease of installation.

  • UL Listed.

  • 5 Year Parts Warranty.

Siren Design Characteristics


The Tempest" T-128 outdoor siren is designed to be maintenance free. Many composite components are used to reduce or eliminate the damaging effects of harsh environmental conditions.  The life of an ASC siren far exceeds it's competitor's products.  All ASC sirens and High Powered Siren Systems are constructed using Stainless Steel hardware.

 
T-128 Rotational Siren - 4.6 Sq. Miles Coverage

 

This 128dB rated siren includes:

  • Pole Mount & Mtg. Hdwr.
  • Rotation Sensor Standard
  • Standard (3) signals, Test Cancel
  • 60º Sound Pattern 360º Coverage
  • Maintenance Free Design
  • Weatherproof Fiberglass housings
  • Gear Driven Rotation (No Belts)
 
T-128 Siren System Specifications
Acoustical Characteristics Rating
Tempest T - 128 128dB @ 100ft
Electrical  
AC Power Voltage 120/240 V DC 50/60 Hz
Operational Voltage 48 V DC
AC Control 40 Amp Service AC
Battery Charge Current 4 Amps. (Max.)
Duty Cycle 15 Min. continuous @ 128dB
Battery Backup Cycle 21 Days (standby)
Environmental  
Operating Temperature -40° C to 60° C
Wind Speed 150 Mph
Size and Weight (per level)  
Height x Diameter 45" X 36" X 18"
Siren Weight 175 lbs.
Control Cabinet (std) 210 lbs.
 

Signal Format

Tempest T-128 Siren Signal Formats

 
American owned and operated
American Signal Corporation, originally known as ACA or Alerting Communicators of America has been designing and manufacturing warning systems and providing clients with turn-key installation services for almost 60 years. In 1982, we became the first company in the industry to provide a wireless digital supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system called CompuLert™ with over 6000 installations world-wide. The advancements in the siren designs include battery operation, high powered Voice/Sirens, indoor alerting systems and with the experience in the wireless field, American Signal has the expertise to meet virtually any warning system project goal.

Our engineering and system specialists work hand in hand with clients to assist in the development of the project scope, so that we understand and are able to meet the goals of our clients. Our client base includes municipal governments (Village, Town, City, County and entire Countries), industrial facilities, and military bases. When our clients make the decision or commitment to provide their constituents or employees with emergency notification, whether natural disaster or man made, American Signal can take you from start to finish. We can coordinate efforts from needs assessments, acoustical surveys and technical proposals, to radio system back-bone studies, installation and service/maintenance contracts.  
In our new production facilities we have the ability to respond to customer lead time requirements quicker and with more consistency than our competition and we would welcome the opportunity to respond to you.

Information

Telephone:

     (800) 243-2911

Fax:

     (414) 358-8008

Postal Address:

     4801 W. Woolworth Ave.
     Milwaukee WI 53218


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