Piezoelectric Alarm can be instantly muted.
October 25, 2005 -
OneTouch Silencer(TM) employs technology that allows continuous tone or beep tone alarm to be quieted by touching finger to top of alarm body. This allows operator to acknowledge alarm and instantly mute it to maintain more comfortable working environment. Upon next activation, alarm is automatically reset to full volume (up to 96 dB). Product is available in various tone-types and 3 mute levels: medium (mutes to 73 dB), low (mutes to 60 dB) and off.
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Original Press release
Floyd Bell, Inc.
720 Dearborn Park Lane
Columbus, OH, 43085
USA
Muteable PIEZO Alarm Quiets Operator Complaints
Floyd Bell Inc. is proud to offer the OneTouch Silencer(TM), the first piezoelectric alarm that can be instantly muted without any additional parts! A revolutionary new concept solves the problem of an alarm being too loud when it doesn't need to be.
This alarm may seem like a standard noisemaker at first glance. But Floyd Bell's new patent-pending technology allows the alarm to be quieted by simply touching a finger to the top of the alarm body. This allows the operator to acknowledge the alarm, then instantly mute it, maintaining a better working environment. The next time the alarm is activated, it is automatically reset to full volume (up to 96 dB).
The OneTouch Silencer(TM) is available in various tone-types and three different mute levels: medium (mutes to 73dB), low (mutes to 60dB) and off. Call (614) 294-4000 or visit www.floydbell.com for specs and quote.
This alarm features an instant-mute capability which makes it simple for an operator to acknowledge an alarm and reduce the sound to a level allowing Comfortable work in the vicinity. The alarm is muted by touching a finger to the orifice at the top. The alarm will auto-reset to return to full volume. Available in 3 mute levels - medium, low and off.
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
Operating Mode: OC - OneTouch Silencer(TM) Continuous Tone Alarm
OB - OneTouch Silencer(TM) Beep Tone Alarm (fast or slow beep)
Choose from 3 mute levels: Medium (mutes to 73dB), Low (mutes to 60 dB) or Off.
Operating Voltage: 5-30 Vdc
Nominal Operating Voltage: 12 Vdc
Operating Frequency: 2900±250 Hz.
Typical Operating Current: 5 mA at 5 Vdc
50 mA at 30 Vdc
Typical Sound Pressure: Regular:97±5 dB(A), from 5Vdc to 30Vdc, 24 inches (61 cm), at 25°C
Med. Muted:73±5 dB(A), from 5Vdc to 30Vdc, 24 inches (61 cm), at 25°C
Low Muted:60±5 dB(A), from 5Vdc to 30Vdc, 24 inches (61 cm), at 25°C
Termination: Quick Connect Blades, 0.25 (6.3) Width, 0.032 (0.8) Thickness
Termination Strength: Pull test with a maximum of 22 pounds (10 kg) load
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +65°C.
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C.
Surge Voltage: 20% over maximum rated voltage for less than 5 minutes.
Reverse Voltage Protection: To the maximum operating voltage.
Construction Materials: Case- Plastic "NORYL® N-190", Flame Retardant UL 94-VO, Black
Internal Circuit- Audio-oscillator and piezoelectric driver
Potting- 2 parts epoxy resin or silicone, black
Diaphragm- Stainless Steel 304
Gasket (Sold Separately)- 0.062" Thick, 60 Durometer Neoprene
Environmental Durability: Salt Spray- Withstand exposure to salt spray per ASTM B117 for a period of 300 hours with no decrease in sound output
Humidity- 95% relative humidity at +40°C continuously for 100 hours.
Vibration- Withstands vibration between 0 and 55 Hz. on all axes.
Life Expectancy: 10 years under normal operating conditions.
Warranty: For a period of two years from the date of manufacture under normal operating conditions
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