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The C2 1/2 or commonly known as the '''Model 5''' or sometimes Model 3, was a 5 or 3 horsepower, mechanical, omnidirectional siren produced by [[Federal Signal Corporation]] part of the Fedelcode lineup. It's essentially the smaller version of the C3 1/2 or commonly known as [[Model 7]]. The rotor is 15 inches in diameter and shares the same rotor as the 12-port side of the [[XT22]] and [[2001 Series]] sirens. There are two variant of the Model 5: the Model 5 which was available in 12 and 8 port single tone, and Model 5T which is 9/12 port dual tone. The siren was housed in a very simple enclosure that resembles an air vent found on building roofs.
The C2 1/2 or commonly known as the '''Model 5''' or sometimes Model 3, was a 5 or 3 horsepower, mechanical, omnidirectional siren produced by [[Federal Signal Corporation]] part of the Fedelcode lineup. It's essentially the smaller version of the C3 1/2 or commonly known as [[Model 7]]. The rotor is 15 inches in diameter and shares the same rotor as the 12-port side of the [[XT22]] and [[2001 Series]] sirens. There are two variant of the Model 5: the Model 5 which was available in 12 and 8 port single tone, and Model 5T which is 9/12 port dual tone. The siren was housed in a very simple enclosure that resembles an air vent found on building roofs.


[[File:IMG 6912.JPG|thumb|An 8 Port C2 1/2 (Model 5) in Kidron, Ohio]]


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[[Category:Omnidirectional Sirens]]
[[Category:Omnidirectional Sirens]]
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Revision as of 06:09, 25 July 2024

C2 1/2

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Company Federal Signal Corporation
Produced 1929-1987, The Model 5T variant was first available in 1954 and was retired in 1982.
Type Electromechanical
Sound output 107 (Single Tone) 102 (Dual Tone)
Succeeded by Model 7
Documentation Manual

The C2 1/2 or commonly known as the Model 5 or sometimes Model 3, was a 5 or 3 horsepower, mechanical, omnidirectional siren produced by Federal Signal Corporation part of the Fedelcode lineup. It's essentially the smaller version of the C3 1/2 or commonly known as Model 7. The rotor is 15 inches in diameter and shares the same rotor as the 12-port side of the XT22 and 2001 Series sirens. There are two variant of the Model 5: the Model 5 which was available in 12 and 8 port single tone, and Model 5T which is 9/12 port dual tone. The siren was housed in a very simple enclosure that resembles an air vent found on building roofs.

An 8 Port C2 1/2 (Model 5) in Kidron, Ohio