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VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDC

VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDC

VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDC

Product catalog summary
Product Overview: The VTB EN54 Part 3 Approved sounder beacon is part of the VTG family, designed for conventional fire alarm systems, including SAV-WIRE® two-wire systems. It features 32 standard tones and a beacon function with energy-efficient LEDs for visibility and low power consumption. The sounder includes a two-stage alarm override activated by a third wire from the fire panel, and both sounder and beacon functions are fully synchronized.
Specifications:
  • Sounder function approved to EN54 Part 3 on specific tones (1, 3, 8, 11, 25, and 27).
  • Base locking system and switch-selectable beacon-only feature.
  • Compatible with conventional and two-wire systems.
  • Available in shallow base (IP21C) and deep base (IP33C) versions.
  • Twist and lock bayonet mounting system with removable cover for surface wiring.
Technical Performance:
  • Volume settings: Low, Medium, High.
  • Sound output ranges from 78.0 dBA to 104.6 dBA depending on volume and environment.
  • Max current consumption at 24Vdc ranges from 10.8 mA to 34.4 mA.
  • Operating temperature range: -20°C to +70°C.
Ordering Information: The product is available in various configurations, including different body and lens colors (red or white body, red or amber lens) and base types (shallow or deep).
Tone and Volume Selection: The device offers a wide range of tones, including Cranford Sweep, Warble Tone BS, Dutch Sweep, and others, with specific tones approved for EN54-3 compliance.
Sound Output and Polar Diagrams: The document provides detailed sound output levels at various angles and voltages for both low and high volume settings, with polar diagrams illustrating sound distribution.
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VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDC-1

VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDCEN54 Part 3 Approved The VTB EN54 Part 3 Approved sounder beacon is part of the VTG family of products designed for use with conventional fire alarm systems including SAV-WIRE® two wire. The sounder function like all VTG family of products comes as standard with 32 tones. The beacon function has been designed for maximum all round visibility coupled with low power consumption utilising an array of energy efficient LED's. The sounder function features a two-stage alarm override which is activated by a third negative wire from the fire panel. Both the sounder and beacon functions are fully synchronised. The sounder function has been fully approved to EN54 Part 3 by Intertek on tones 1,3, 8, 11,25 and 27. The product can also be used as a beacon only which is easily selected by a dil switch at the time of installation. # Shallow base IP21C and deep base IP33C versions available Designed to work with both conventional and two-wire (SAV-WIRE®) systems Switch selectable beacon only feature # Unique twist and lock bayonet mounting system Removable cover on deep base for surface wiring Features base locking system as standard Monitoring Reverse Polarity Protection rating IP21C (Shallow) IP33C (Deep) Boxed weight (kg) 0.22 (Shallow) 0.25 (Deep) Body colours available Red or White (ABS Fire Retardant Plastic) Lens colours available Red or Amber Volume setting High Med Low Sound output, typical (dBA) 99.1 95.4 79.7 Sound output, anechoic chamber (dBA) 98.0 94.3 78.5 Sound output, reverberation chamber (dBA) 113.6 110.2 96.0 Notes for performance data: See tone list performance for more accurate current consumption figures Typical sound pressure levels are based on a typical room application Anechoic readings are in a specifically designed chamber with no reflective properties Reverberation readings are in a specifically designed chamber which takes into account maximum reflective properties ORDERING INFORMATION Red body, 32 tone, shallow base, red lens 511-095L Red body, 32 tone, shallow base, amber lens 511-099L Red body, 32 tone, deep base, red lens 511-097L Red body, 32 tone, deep base, amber lens 511-101L White body, 32 tone, shallow base, red lens 511-096L White body, 32 tone, shallow base, amber lens 511-100L White body, 32 tone, deep base, red lens 511-098L White body, 32 tone, deep base, amber lens 511-102L APPROVALS INFORMATION innovationdesign manufacture

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VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDC-2

VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDC EN54 Part 3 Approved DIMENSIONS PLAN VIEW SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW SHALLOW BASE DEEP BASE Ø93.6 PRODUCT MOUNTING & CABLE ENTRY BASE VIEW SIDE VIEW BASE VIEW CABLE ENTRY CABLE ENTRY AREA SHALLOW BASE DEEP BASE DEEP BASE WIRING CONFIGURATION VDC (2nd Stage Tone) VDC (1st Stage Tone) VDC VDC (2nd Stage Tone) VDC (1st Stage Tone) VDC FROM PANEL TONE & VOLUME SELECTION ON Beacon ‘on/off’ selection switch Tone

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VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDC-3

VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDC EN54 Part 3 Approved TONE LIST - GRAPHICAL Tones 1,3,8,11(Second Stage Tone),25 & 27 Approved to EN54-3 No.Name 1st Stage Frequency 1st Stage Graphical 1 LF Sweep (Cranford sweep) 800-1000Hz swept every 500ms (2Hz) 2 Alternative warble BS 3 Warble Tone BS 4 Alternative warble BS 7 HF Back up Interrupted (fast) 2800Hz for 150ms, then off for 150ms 10 Australian slow whoop 970Hz for 625ms, then off for 150m 2nd Stage Frequency 800Hz continuous 800Hz continuous 800Hz continuous 500Hz continuous 2800Hz continuous 800Hz continuous 800Hz continuous 800Hz continuous...

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VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDC-4

VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDCEn54 Part 3 ApprovedTONE LIST - PERFORMANCE Tones 1,3,8,11(Second Stage Tone),25 & 27 Approved to EN54-3 Typical Current (mA) Typical Sound Output (dBA)

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VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDC-5

VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDCEN54 Part 3 ApprovedEN54-3 APPROVED MINIMUM SOUND OUTPUT AT 1 METRE - LOW VOLUME Tone 1 - Cranford Sweep Tone 3 - Warble Tone BS Standard Horizontal Plane Horizontal Plane Tone 8 - Continuous 800Hz Tone Horizontal Plane

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VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDC-6

VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDC EN54 Part 3 Approved EN54-3 APPROVED POLAR DIAGRAMS - LOW VOLUME Tone 1 - Cranford Sweep Tone 3 - Warble Ton BS Standard Vertical Planes 0° Tone 8 Continuous 800Hz Tone 15° (Override Tone) Vertical Planes Horizontal Planes Vertical Planes 0° Tone 11 - Dutch Sweep Tone Horizontal Planes 0° Tone 25 - German DIN Tone Tone 27 - French AFNOR Tone Vertical Planes Horizontal Planes

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VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDC-7

VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDCEN54 Part 3 Approved EN54-3 APPROVED MINIMUM SOUND OUTPUT AT 1 METRE - HIGH VOLUME Tone 1 - Cranford Sweep

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VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDC-8

VTB Spatial Sounder/Beacon 24VDC EN54 Part 3 Approved EN54-3 APPROVED POLAR DIAGRAMS - HIGH VOLUME 0° 165° Tone 1 - Cranford Sweep Tone 3 - Warble Ton BS Standard Vertical Planes Horizontal Planes Tone 8 Continuous 800Hz Tone (Override Tone) 15° 0° Tone 25 - German DIN Tone Tone 27 - French AFNOR Tone 15° Vertical Planes Horizontal Planes Vertical Planes Tone 11 - Dutch Sweep Tone Vertical Planes Horizontal Planes

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