I dont have a security system. But I want a siren that I can turn on manualy. Can this be made to work? can I put it on some type of switch?
181591
yes. you can wire it directly to a 12 volt source and switch. Sounds like the cops are coming. Great siren.
181592
Yes. It is easy to switch the 12 volt power. I am using an old 12 volt transformer that came with a telephone that I no longer use. I save old 12, 9 & 6 volt transformers from old telephones, routers and other old equipment that came with transformers. Check if the output is AC or DC. I switch the 12 volt power from the transformer that is plugged into a 110 volt motion sensor light in my back yard of 2 different homes. Be careful that all power is off when installing the switch and test everything before the final install.
181593
I've never set mine up for manual use. In my opinion I don't see why it wouldn't work. During normal use it's controlled by a control box and is switched on and off as needed. One switch should be as good as another. Good luck with it.
181594
This is a DUhhhhh question!!!! Of course you can!!! You don't have to get creative until you try to integrate it into an security panel, Because of the current draw, you need to get the security panel to trip a relay, capable of safely carrying the current draw of the siren. any sort of switch capable of handling 12VDC @ 500ma. should be fine ... A wall light switch will work just fine .For a nicer looking switch try an automotive store and they will even sell you the switch attached to a stylish switch panel.
181595
This works off 12 volts, so as long as you feed it that, it will work. For example a car battery etc.
181596
Yes, you will need a DC power supply with an output rated within the voltage and wattage range of the siren, a switch and the wire to span the distance from siren, switch, and power supply. Note: the siren has 3 wire leads, usually white, red and yellow. White is common or negitive, and red and yellow are positive but only one is connected at a time. One is solid tone and the other is yelping tone.
1841149
This is just a sensor, so it doesn't produce any sounds itself, but rather just sends a radio signal to the main unit, which then decides based on the current mode whether on not to activate a siren, which BTW is ear-piercing loud.
1471250
Yes, but if switch is left off siren activates lights when buttons are pushed.
824914
I don't think so , the control pad controls the siren, now if you want to use a louder siren , you can hook into the alarm system , we ordered a larger siren thru fortress website , and it alerts between a 4 block radius . Good luck hope this helps.
1789760
I looked for the answer to your question in the manual. I don't see a setting for that type of silent mode. I was interested in this, too. So, I called AutoPage technical support and asked them if there was a setting for this. Unfortunately, there is not a setting to send an alert without lights and siren. There's is a silent mode for the siren but you would still have the lights flashing.`If you really wanted to, you could simply put an on off switch on the wire leading from the unit to your cars lighting. That would be easy and cheap. Plus if you for got to reset the light switch you could enable the siren remotely. Hope that helps.
320503
I'm sorry I misunderstood. I am using my siren with a transmitter an door sensor. I have mounted my siren 35ft from transmitter. I 'm not using the remote.
1369809
I don't have this alarm but it should be able to do what you ask. Alarm just has to be programmed for those features to work. Just know that extra parts may be required.
1078788
It is just a siren. You can power it with 12V and put an on/off switch or contact to control it.
1540515
First off, the intruder would have to know where your control panel is to unplug it. The siren is VERY loud and if it goes off, it is a huge deterrent. As soon as the system is set off, the text is sent to you that it has gone off. If they do find the panel and unplug it, it has a battery backup so it still should keep sounding. Hope that helps.
917424
The signal that activates the alarm, including the siren, is relayed through the main unit. Once you activate the panic button the signal is then relayed to the main unit and from there transmitted to the siren. I'm not sure if you're asking if you need the main unit to use the panic button but if you are, the answer is yes. My system works okay although I wish the siren was louder since I live in a rural area and my nearest neighbor is pretty far away. If you live in the suburbs or apartment building then it should be loud enough. Other than that, I don't really have any complaints about the the system. It does take a little bit of learning to understand how it all works but not that bad and I think it's well worth the price when compared to other units.
2247051
I don't believe so. The docs specifically talk about values 67, 99 & 255 to trigger the alarm sound & strobe light. Values 1-33 will turn the light on, and values 34-66 will only turn on the siren. Value 0 will turn everything off.
2083712
i made a circuit with a limit switch, a 12v timer relay, and this siren. It all operates off 12v. I got a selectable power supply from wally world that plugs into the wall. the siren would actually operate off less voltage but for the sake of the total circuit, 12v was best.
869679
Yes but only if you have it connected to your home alarm system. Then by activating a "panic" code or button on your alarm system, this siren will sound along with any other siren connected also. If you have the panic option on your phone app for the alarm, then it should work also.
354797
Yes. My primary siren is for the outside of the house. The alarm 5, 115 db is for the inside of My house. There should adequate electrical capacity in your system to add the additional siren. It should be compatible with your system.
1278741
There is a "home" function, that will sound, without activating the external, optional, siren. The built in tone is not very loud, if you were sleeping a few rooms over, it would not wake you. This is why the external siren is a must have, it is quite a bit louder, but honestly, for forty bucks, it is not very impressive, decible wise. This unit is only effective to alert people in the house, as far as hearing anything outside the home, it is not loud enough to scare off an intruder. If I was to buy again, I would look elsewhere.
923493
You could use an SW-433 and plug in a 12VDC at about 1.5 Amps power supply that would run a regular security siren.And you could run the 12 VDC 2 conductor wire out side to the siren. ( and keep the 120VAC inside the house).I actually have a 12 VDC power supply turned on when triggered by a alarm signal. The alarm signal goes to a relay board that turns on the 120 VAC to the 12VDC power supply and the 2 sirens are powered by it. Takes a load off the alarm board.
1431803
There is an internal battery that allows the alarm to operate for some time. The siren in the base unit will sound, but not sirens plugged into wall sockets. I have mine plugged into a UPS, and know it will operate at least 24 hours. It worked fine for me during the last power outage.