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{{Short description|Fire alarm product by Eaton Corporation}} |
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{{Infobox brand|name=Wheelock|caption=Logo of Wheelock after acquisition by Cooper Industries.|producttype=Fire alarms|introduced=Early 1970s|logo=Cooper Wheelock logo.svg}}'''Wheelock''' is a [[fire alarm]] and general signaling products manufacturer owned by [[Eaton Corporation]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.electronics.ca/reports/industrial/fire_alarm.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090302073938/http://electronics.ca/reports/industrial/fire_alarm.html|url-status=dead|title=Fire Alarm Equipment - A Global Strategic Business Report|archivedate=March 2, 2009}}</ref>[[File:Wheelock 7002 Miller Hall.jpg|thumb|150px|right|An early Wheelock 7002 horn/strobe]] |
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==History== |
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==Corporate history== |
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[[File:Wheelock historic logo.svg|left|thumb|Original Wheelock Logo]] |
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Some of the earliest signals produced by Wheelock were the A-1 series of AC-powered, dual-projector electromechanical horns. In the early 1970s, Wheelock introduced the 31 (AC-powered) and 34 (DC-powered) series of electromechanical horns. Around 1976, Wheelock created the 7001 (2-wire, flush-mount DC), 7002 (2-wire, surface-mount DC), 34+WS (4-wire, surface-mount DC), and 7004 (2-wire, surface-mount AC) electromechanical horn/strobes. These were the first [[Fire alarm system|fire alarm]] signals to use [[xenon]] [[strobe]]s instead of [[incandescent light]]s. The signals either had pigtail leads or screw terminals for power. Models with screw terminals had the letter "T" in their model numbers (e.g. 34T, 7002T). The horn and strobe on the 7001 and 7002 models are wired in series, causing the horn to produce a distinctive "skipping" sound when the strobe flashes, similar to the "March Time" code. In late 1984, Wheelock redesigned the horn's grilles, making them vandal resistant; and shortly thereafter, pigtail leads were discontinued. This product line became extremely popular among third-party security companies, such as [[Honeywell]], [[Ademco]], and Cerberus Pyrotronics (now part of [[Siemens AG]]). In 1994, Wheelock discontinued this series, because their low-intensity strobes did not meet the new light distribution requirements of the [[Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990|ADA]]. The replacement was the MT series. The 31T is still in production today for general signaling purposes. |
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In March, 2006, Wheelock, Inc was acquired by Cooper Menvier of the United Kingdom, a division of [[Cooper Industries]].<ref>[http://www.coopermenvier.com/main.asp?page=about Cooper Menvier main page]</ref> |
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In March, 2006, Wheelock, Inc was acquired by [[Cooper Industries]]. |
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Cooper Wheelock also produces several bells as well as [[loudspeaker|speakers]], synchronization modules, booster power supplies,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Wheelock PS power supplies|url=https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/catalog/alarms-and-signaling-devices/wheelock-ps-power-supplies.html.html|access-date=2021-07-06|website=Eaton|language=en-US}}</ref> chimes and voice evacuation products. Cooper Wheelock does not manufacture [[fire alarm control panel]]s (except for the Safepath Voice Evacuation System),<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.wheelock-products.com/catalog-product-sp40s.aspx | title=SAFEPATH® Fire and Emergency Audio and Visual Evacuation Systems }}</ref> [[smoke detector]]s, or [[heat detector]]s. However, many [[fire alarm control panel]]s are compatible with Cooper Wheelock's line of notification appliances and other products. Wheelock also produces notification devices for [[Siemens Building Technologies]] for its fire alarm systems<ref>{{Cite web|title=Siemens Notification appliances (UL)|url=https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/buildings/fire-safety/evacuation/notification-ul.html|access-date=2021-07-06|website=siemens.com Global Website|language=en}}</ref> such as the Cerberus Pro Modular. These notification devices manufactured for Siemens are the same device, but with major differences in synchronization. A few examples of some products Wheelock makes for Siemens include the Z-Series (ZH and ZR series), E series (SE, SEF, SEFH, SEH and SET series), the LED3 and Eluxa series (SL and SL2 series), and more, with the exception of Exceder Xenon devices. |
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==Products== |
==Products== |
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[[File:Wheelock34t.png|thumb|150px|right|A 34T mechanical horn]] |
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=== Series MT === |
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[[File:Wheelock34t.png|thumb|150px|right|A Wheelock 34T-24 horn rebranded by Honeywell.]] |
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The 3x/700x series of electromechanical and vibratory horns and horn/strobes is an earlier Wheelock creation. In the early 1970s, Wheelock introduced the 31 and 34 series horns, a vibratory and electromechanical horn, respectively. Around 1976, Wheelock created the 7001 (flush-mount electromechanical), 7002 (surface-mount electromechanical), and 7004 (surface-mount vibratory) horn/strobes. These were the first audiovisual alarms to use [[xenon]] strobes instead of [[incandescent lights]]. The horn and strobe on the 7001 and 7002 models are wired together, resulting in a distinctive "skipping" sound. They skip because when the strobe charges, it draws power from the horn, and when the strobe flashes the power draw stops momentarily, causing it to skip. In 1985, Wheelock redesigned the horn's grilles, making them vandal resistant. These models contain the letter "T" in their model numbers (i.e. 34T, 7002T, etc.). This series became extremely popular among safety companies and resellers. In 1994, Wheelock discontinued this series, due to the [[Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990|ADA]] requiring that all strobes have clear lenses instead of translucent lenses. The 31T is still in production today for general signaling purposes. |
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⚫ | The Series MT (Multi-tone) was introduced in 1993. It features eight different tones including Continuous Horn, Code-3 Horn, March Time Horn, Code-3 Tone, Siren, Slow Whoop, Hi-Lo, and Bell. These could be set using [[DIP switches]] on the back of the horn. However, most of the tones did not grab the attention of bystanders. The most commonly used tones were Continuous Horn, Code-3 Horn, and March Time Horn. The MT has seen different strobe types over time, including translucent vertical strobes, transparent vertical strobes, and transparent horizontal strobes. The horizontal strobe design was introduced in 2002, and is still used to this day. |
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=== Series AS === |
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⚫ | The Series MT (Multi-tone) was introduced in 1993. It |
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[[File:Wheelock-as.jpg|thumb|154x154px|A Wheelock AS horn/strobe]]In 1995, Wheelock introduced the AS, a combination [[horn (acoustic)|horn]] and [[strobe]]. The AS was first created with a vertical position strobe on the right side of the horn, except for 110 candela models, which used a horizontal strobe. In 1997 when the NS was introduced, the strobe on all AS models was moved to the horizontal position. Additionally, Code 3 horn was added to the AS in 1998. In March 2010, the AS was discontinued,<ref name=":0">[https://www.wheelock-products.com/media/brochures/FireandSecurity%20Catalog.pdf Wheelock 2009-2010 Product Catalog], page 33</ref> but its weatherproof variant (ASWP) is still being manufactured as of 2024. |
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=== Series NS === |
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⚫ | [[File:Wheelock NS Horn Strobe.jpg|thumb|Wheelock NS Horn Strobe]]In 1997, Wheelock released the NS series. The NS is similar to the AS, except the design is much less boxy, and the [[piezoelectric]] speaker disc is slightly visible through the grill which also has an updated horn. It uses a strobe similar to the RSS line. This series has been discontinued since March 2010, and has been replaced by the Exceder series.<ref name=":0" /> |
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=== Series RSS === |
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In 1995, Wheelock introduced the AS, a combination [[horn (acoustic)|horn]] and [[strobe light|strobe]], which was one of their most commonly used products in the past. The AS was first created in a vertical position with the strobe on the right side of the horn facing vertically. Then in 1998 when the NS was introduced, the strobe was moved above the horn horizontally, like most other current Wheelock strobes. |
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The RSS strobe replaced the vertical LSM, RS and Syncable SR strobe series, since a horizontal strobe allows for greater coverage. They also introduced the RSSP, a retrofit plate which allows the easy addition of a strobe to older electromechanical horns and bells. |
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On June 25, 2021, Eaton announced that they would discontinute the indoor RSS series and it was discontinued on December 31, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Villas |first=Huyenchau |date=June 25, 2021 |title=Wheelock Exceder LED3, E50, E60, E70, E90, RSS product discontinuation |url=https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/products/safety-security-emergency-communications/lsmns/wheelock/product-discontinuation/wheelock-led3-e50-e60-e70h-e90h-rss-product-discontinuation-notice.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210811162035/https://www.eaton.com/content/dam/eaton/products/safety-security-emergency-communications/lsmns/wheelock/product-discontinuation/wheelock-led3-e50-e60-e70h-e90h-rss-product-discontinuation-notice.pdf |archive-date=August 11, 2021 |website=Eaton}}</ref> |
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=== Series E === |
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The RSS strobe replaced the vertical LSM strobe series, since a horizontal strobe allows for greater coverage. They also introduced the RSSP, a retrofit plate which allows the easy addition of a strobe to older electromechanical horns and bells, such as the 3x series and 34T. Cooper Wheelock also produces several bells as well as [[loudspeaker|speakers]], synchronization modules, and voice evacuation products. Cooper Wheelock does not manufacture [[fire alarm control panel]]s, [[smoke detector]]s, [[manual pull station]]s, or [[heat detector]]s. Many fire alarm control panels are compatible with Cooper Wheelock's line of notification appliances and other products. |
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[[File:Siemens SET-WP Speaker Strobe.jpg|thumb|Siemens SET-WP (Wheelock ET70WP) Weatherproof Speaker Strobe]][[File:Siemens SEF-SEFH-SET Speaker Strobe.jpg|thumb|Siemens SEF/SEFH/SET (Wheelock E70/E70H/ET70) Speaker Strobe]] |
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=== Z-Series === |
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[[File:Siemens ZR Strobe.jpg|thumb|Siemens ZR (Wheelock ZRS) Strobe]] |
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In 2006, Wheelock introduced the ZNS, ZRS, and ZNH horn/strobes, remote strobes, and remote horns. The ZNS has the same horn circuitry as the NS. The ZNS and ZRS features a "snap-on" mounting system, which allows the base to be installed before the horn is attached. The Z-series has been discontinued since March 2010, with its successor being the Exceder.<ref name=":0" /> However, this lineup was produced exclusively for [[Siemens|Siemens AG]], under the ZH and ZR series until April 2024. |
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=== Exceder === |
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In 2008, Wheelock discontinued the NS and introduced the ZNS and the ZRS horn/strobes and remote strobes. The ZNS and ZRS sounds the same as the NS. They also have the same circuitry. The ZNS and ZRS features a "snap-on" mounting system, which allows the base to be installed before the horn is attached. The ZNS and the ZRS mounting system didn't really catch on. |
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[[File:Wheelock Exceder Fire Alarm Horn-Strobe.jpg|thumb|The Wheelock Exceder Horn/Strobe]] |
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Wheelock introduced the Exceder series in 2008, consisting of horn/strobes, remote strobes, and remote horns. This product line is essentially a style update of the ZNS. This alarm also features the same "snap-on" mounting system as the ZNS. |
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==== Exceder LED ==== |
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As of March 31, 2010, the ZNS, ZRS, and portions of the RSS and AS products have been discontinued and replaced by the Exceder series. The AS series is still being produced for outdoor applications.<ref>[http://www.cooperwheelock.com/mediacenter/specs/NewCR.pdf Wheelock Exceder Cross Reference Guide]</ref> |
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[[File:Wheelock Exceder LED3 Ceiling Speaker Strobe.jpg|thumb|Wheelock LED3 (Siemens SL) Unmarked Speaker Strobe]] |
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In 2012, Wheelock updated their Exceder LED series by introducing the industry's first LED notification appliances.<ref>{{Cite press release|url = http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cooper-notification-introduces-industrys-first-led-notification-appliances-151870575.html|title = Cooper Notification Introduces Industry's First LED Notification Appliances|last = plc|first = Cooper Industries|website = www.prnewswire.com|access-date = 2016-04-18}}</ref> The strobes, horns, and horn strobes have compact design, that can be mounted on a single gang electrical backbox, or a trim plate to mount on a dual gang or 4" inch electrical backbox. However it does not feature a "snap-on" mounting system because of the small size of the device. In 2013 Wheelock began making the Exceder LED speaker strobes and the Exceder LED ceiling mount version.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/safety/notification/products/life_safety_notification/audible_visual_appliances/horns_strobes/wheelock_series_excederhornstrobes1.html|title=Wheelock Series Exceder LED Horn Strobes}}</ref> |
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=== Series S8 === |
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In 2013,Wheelock updated their Exceder LED series by introducing the industry's first LED notification appliances. The horn sounds the same as the original Exceder. At the same time, Wheelock made Exceder LED speaker strobes.<ref>[http://www.cooperindustries.com/content/public/en/safety/notification/products/life_safety_notification/audible_visual_appliances/horns_strobes/wheelock_series_excederhornstrobes1.html Wheelock Series Exceder LED Horn Strobes]</ref> |
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Wheelock produces the S8-24 series ceiling speakers and speaker strobes. The S8-24 speaker strobes are an 8 inch ceiling speaker, with a strobe on top of the grill. They are xenon multi-candela strobes and are made for indoor areas.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/skuPage.S8-24MCCH-FW.html| title=Eaton Wheelock S8 speaker strobe S8-24MCCH-FW | website=www.eaton.com}}</ref> |
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=== Eluxa === |
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==Distribution Partners== |
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In 2020, Wheelock announced a new family of notification appliances, named "Eluxa",<ref>{{Cite web|title=Eluxa LED strobe technology|url=https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/products/safety-security-emergency-communications/alarms-and-signaling-devices/eluxa-led-strobe-technology---eaton.html.html|access-date=2021-07-06|website=Eaton|language=en-US}}</ref> which shared a similar design from the Exceder LED and LED3 series, however, the notification appliances had their design altered to accommodate a larger LED module, which was engineered to offer strobe intensity ratings of 15, 30, 75, 110, 135, and 185 candela for the wall models, and 15, 30, 75, 110, 150 and 177 for the ceiling mount models, as well as notification appliances being re-engineered to include a mounting plate, like the Exceder Xenon and ZNS/ZRS (ZR/ZH for Siemens). Types of devices include horns, horn strobes, strobes, low frequency sounder strobes, low frequency sounders, speaker strobes and speakers. |
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The [http://www.mircomgroup.com The Mircom Group of Companies] is Cooper Wheelock's privately owned distribution partner. |
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* [https://www.jmac.com/Cooper_Wheelock_s/181.htm Cooper Wheelock Products] |
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*[https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/products/safety-security-emergency-communications/alarms-and-signaling-devices.html Eaton - Alarms & Signaling Devices] |
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Latest revision as of 01:50, 24 October 2024
This article may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. The specific problem is: The article is mostly incoherent and lacks citations. (December 2019) |
Product type | Fire alarms |
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Introduced | Early 1970s |
Wheelock is a fire alarm and general signaling products manufacturer owned by Eaton Corporation.[1]
History
[edit]Some of the earliest signals produced by Wheelock were the A-1 series of AC-powered, dual-projector electromechanical horns. In the early 1970s, Wheelock introduced the 31 (AC-powered) and 34 (DC-powered) series of electromechanical horns. Around 1976, Wheelock created the 7001 (2-wire, flush-mount DC), 7002 (2-wire, surface-mount DC), 34+WS (4-wire, surface-mount DC), and 7004 (2-wire, surface-mount AC) electromechanical horn/strobes. These were the first fire alarm signals to use xenon strobes instead of incandescent lights. The signals either had pigtail leads or screw terminals for power. Models with screw terminals had the letter "T" in their model numbers (e.g. 34T, 7002T). The horn and strobe on the 7001 and 7002 models are wired in series, causing the horn to produce a distinctive "skipping" sound when the strobe flashes, similar to the "March Time" code. In late 1984, Wheelock redesigned the horn's grilles, making them vandal resistant; and shortly thereafter, pigtail leads were discontinued. This product line became extremely popular among third-party security companies, such as Honeywell, Ademco, and Cerberus Pyrotronics (now part of Siemens AG). In 1994, Wheelock discontinued this series, because their low-intensity strobes did not meet the new light distribution requirements of the ADA. The replacement was the MT series. The 31T is still in production today for general signaling purposes.
In March, 2006, Wheelock, Inc was acquired by Cooper Industries.
Cooper Wheelock also produces several bells as well as speakers, synchronization modules, booster power supplies,[2] chimes and voice evacuation products. Cooper Wheelock does not manufacture fire alarm control panels (except for the Safepath Voice Evacuation System),[3] smoke detectors, or heat detectors. However, many fire alarm control panels are compatible with Cooper Wheelock's line of notification appliances and other products. Wheelock also produces notification devices for Siemens Building Technologies for its fire alarm systems[4] such as the Cerberus Pro Modular. These notification devices manufactured for Siemens are the same device, but with major differences in synchronization. A few examples of some products Wheelock makes for Siemens include the Z-Series (ZH and ZR series), E series (SE, SEF, SEFH, SEH and SET series), the LED3 and Eluxa series (SL and SL2 series), and more, with the exception of Exceder Xenon devices.
Products
[edit]Series MT
[edit]The Series MT (Multi-tone) was introduced in 1993. It features eight different tones including Continuous Horn, Code-3 Horn, March Time Horn, Code-3 Tone, Siren, Slow Whoop, Hi-Lo, and Bell. These could be set using DIP switches on the back of the horn. However, most of the tones did not grab the attention of bystanders. The most commonly used tones were Continuous Horn, Code-3 Horn, and March Time Horn. The MT has seen different strobe types over time, including translucent vertical strobes, transparent vertical strobes, and transparent horizontal strobes. The horizontal strobe design was introduced in 2002, and is still used to this day.
Series AS
[edit]In 1995, Wheelock introduced the AS, a combination horn and strobe. The AS was first created with a vertical position strobe on the right side of the horn, except for 110 candela models, which used a horizontal strobe. In 1997 when the NS was introduced, the strobe on all AS models was moved to the horizontal position. Additionally, Code 3 horn was added to the AS in 1998. In March 2010, the AS was discontinued,[5] but its weatherproof variant (ASWP) is still being manufactured as of 2024.
Series NS
[edit]In 1997, Wheelock released the NS series. The NS is similar to the AS, except the design is much less boxy, and the piezoelectric speaker disc is slightly visible through the grill which also has an updated horn. It uses a strobe similar to the RSS line. This series has been discontinued since March 2010, and has been replaced by the Exceder series.[5]
Series RSS
[edit]The RSS strobe replaced the vertical LSM, RS and Syncable SR strobe series, since a horizontal strobe allows for greater coverage. They also introduced the RSSP, a retrofit plate which allows the easy addition of a strobe to older electromechanical horns and bells.
On June 25, 2021, Eaton announced that they would discontinute the indoor RSS series and it was discontinued on December 31, 2021.[6]
Series E
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Z-Series
[edit]In 2006, Wheelock introduced the ZNS, ZRS, and ZNH horn/strobes, remote strobes, and remote horns. The ZNS has the same horn circuitry as the NS. The ZNS and ZRS features a "snap-on" mounting system, which allows the base to be installed before the horn is attached. The Z-series has been discontinued since March 2010, with its successor being the Exceder.[5] However, this lineup was produced exclusively for Siemens AG, under the ZH and ZR series until April 2024.
Exceder
[edit]Wheelock introduced the Exceder series in 2008, consisting of horn/strobes, remote strobes, and remote horns. This product line is essentially a style update of the ZNS. This alarm also features the same "snap-on" mounting system as the ZNS.
Exceder LED
[edit]In 2012, Wheelock updated their Exceder LED series by introducing the industry's first LED notification appliances.[7] The strobes, horns, and horn strobes have compact design, that can be mounted on a single gang electrical backbox, or a trim plate to mount on a dual gang or 4" inch electrical backbox. However it does not feature a "snap-on" mounting system because of the small size of the device. In 2013 Wheelock began making the Exceder LED speaker strobes and the Exceder LED ceiling mount version.[8]
Series S8
[edit]Wheelock produces the S8-24 series ceiling speakers and speaker strobes. The S8-24 speaker strobes are an 8 inch ceiling speaker, with a strobe on top of the grill. They are xenon multi-candela strobes and are made for indoor areas.[9]
Eluxa
[edit]In 2020, Wheelock announced a new family of notification appliances, named "Eluxa",[10] which shared a similar design from the Exceder LED and LED3 series, however, the notification appliances had their design altered to accommodate a larger LED module, which was engineered to offer strobe intensity ratings of 15, 30, 75, 110, 135, and 185 candela for the wall models, and 15, 30, 75, 110, 150 and 177 for the ceiling mount models, as well as notification appliances being re-engineered to include a mounting plate, like the Exceder Xenon and ZNS/ZRS (ZR/ZH for Siemens). Types of devices include horns, horn strobes, strobes, low frequency sounder strobes, low frequency sounders, speaker strobes and speakers.
References
[edit]- ^ "Fire Alarm Equipment - A Global Strategic Business Report". Archived from the original on March 2, 2009.
- ^ "Wheelock PS power supplies". Eaton. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ^ "SAFEPATH® Fire and Emergency Audio and Visual Evacuation Systems".
- ^ "Siemens Notification appliances (UL)". siemens.com Global Website. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
- ^ a b c Wheelock 2009-2010 Product Catalog, page 33
- ^ Villas, Huyenchau (June 25, 2021). "Wheelock Exceder LED3, E50, E60, E70, E90, RSS product discontinuation" (PDF). Eaton. Archived (PDF) from the original on August 11, 2021.
- ^ plc, Cooper Industries. "Cooper Notification Introduces Industry's First LED Notification Appliances". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 2016-04-18.
- ^ "Wheelock Series Exceder LED Horn Strobes".
- ^ "Eaton Wheelock S8 speaker strobe S8-24MCCH-FW". www.eaton.com.
- ^ "Eluxa LED strobe technology". Eaton. Retrieved 2021-07-06.