Eclipse: Difference between revisions

	Federal Signal Eclipse
	; Federal Signal Eclipse 8
Company	Federal Signal Corporation
Produced	August 2005-present
Type	Omnidirectional Electromechanical
Sound output	107-115 dB @ 100 ft
Horsepower	6.5
Voltage	48 V DC
Preceded by	STH-10
Documentation	Manual; Product sheet

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The Eclipse is a mid-range, DC-powered mechanical omni-directional siren manufactured by Federal Signal Corporation.

The Eclipse was introduced to market in August of 2005, succeeding the popular STH-10 siren discontinued in December of the same year. The Eclipse features an aluminum construction consisting of a spun aluminum motor cover and intake as well as a cast aluminum stator, rotor and projector horns for excellent corrosion resistance, outclassing the rust-prone STH-10. The Eclipse is powered by the same 6.5 horsepower 48 Volt DC motor found in the 2001 siren series. Coupled with an 8-port rotor, the Eclipse is capable of producing a 500 Hertz tone up to 115 dBc at 100 feet^[1]. These units are designed to operate with any power requirements, whether it's completely off grid with solar power, or fully grid-dependent through use of an AC to DC rectifier. They may be configured for pole or roof mounting, making them versatile for nearly any environment.

Models

Eclipse 8

Eclipse 8 is the main model, equipped with projector horns for the maximum performance the Eclipse has to offer, up to 115 dBc at 100 feet^[1].

Eclipse NH

Eclipse NH, standing for No Horns, is the same as the Eclipse 8, but lacks projector horns for a cheaper, yet less performant model. This model was removed from public catalogs in 2013, becoming a special order item only. This model is capable of producing up to 107 dBc at 100 feet.

References

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 https://www.fedsig.com/product/eclipse8-siren#specifications

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-{{Infobox siren|title=Federal Signal Model ECLIPSE|image=Eclipse8 Official.jpg|caption=Federal Signal ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup>|company=[[Federal Signal Corporation]]|produced=2006-present|type=[[Omnidirectional]] [[Electromechanical]]|output=107-115 dB @ 100 ft|hp=7 hp|voltage=48|current=DC|preceded=[[Federal Signal STH-10]]
+{{Infobox siren|title=Federal Signal Eclipse|image=Eclipse8 Official.jpg|caption=Federal Signal Eclipse 8|company=[[Federal Signal Corporation]]|produced=August 2005-present|type=[[Omnidirectional]] [[Electromechanical]]|output=107-115 dB @ 100 ft|hp=6.5|voltage=48|current=DC|preceded=[[STH-10]]|manual=https://www.fedsig.com/sites/default/files/resource_library_document/Eclipse8%20Electro-Mechanical%20DC%20Power%20Siren%20Manual%20I%20255368.pdf|sheet=https://www.fedsig.com/product/eclipse8-siren}}The '''Eclipse''' is a mid-range, DC-powered mechanical omni-directional siren manufactured by [[:Category:Federal Signal Corporation|Federal Signal Corporation]].
-[[Federal Signal STL-10]]
-<div>[[Federal Signal Model 5]]</div>
-<div>[[Federal Signal RSH-10]]</div>|manual=https://drive.google.com/file/d/16gclbNEAJRVOcmjeXut0ZSyjTmXOjMSE/view?usp=sharing|sheet=https://www.fedsig.com/product/eclipse8-siren}}The '''Model ECLIPSE''' refers to two mid-range DC-powered mechanical sirens manufactured by [[:Category:Federal Signal Corporation|Federal Signal Corporation]], the Model ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup> and Model ECLIPSE<sup>NH</sup>.
-The Model ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup> and Model ECLIPSE<sup>NH</sup> compete with similar sirens such as ASC's [[ASC Tempest|T-121]] and [[Sentry Siren]]'s [[Sentry 3V8|3V8-B]] and [[Sentry 7V8|7V8-B]]. However, they are greatly outperformed by the ASC T-121.
+The Eclipse was introduced to market in August of 2005, succeeding the popular [[STH-10]] siren discontinued in December of the same year. The Eclipse features an aluminum construction consisting of a spun aluminum motor cover and intake as well as a cast aluminum stator, rotor and projector horns for excellent corrosion resistance, outclassing the rust-prone [[STH-10]]. The Eclipse is powered by the same 6.5 horsepower 48 Volt DC motor found in the [[2001]] siren series. Coupled with an 8-port rotor, the Eclipse is capable of producing a 500 Hertz tone up to 115 dBc at 100 feet<ref name=":0">https://www.fedsig.com/product/eclipse8-siren#specifications</ref>. These units are designed to operate with any power requirements, whether it's completely off grid with solar power, or fully grid-dependent through use of an AC to DC rectifier. They may be configured for pole or roof mounting, making them versatile for nearly any environment.
 == Models ==
-=== Model ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup> ===
+=== Eclipse 8 ===
-Introduced into Federal's lineup in 2006, the '''Model ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup>''' is powered by a small 7 hp DC motor, driving an 8-port rotor and stator. The Model ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup> is a very simple siren, and is made of unpainted, corrosion-resistant stainless steel which greatly improves its durability and resistance to weathering. Because of this, the Model ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup> is suited to nearly any environment.
+Eclipse 8 is the main model, equipped with projector horns for the maximum performance the Eclipse has to offer, up to 115 dBc at 100 feet<ref name=":0" />.
-Being a DC powered siren, the Model ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup> is battery backup capable, and can also be run on solar panels. If DC power is unavailable, the siren can also run on an AC rectifier. The Model ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup> is meant as a small siren for small towns or coverage gaps where battery backup is wanted and boasts a performance of 115 dB at 100 ft, equivalent to its predecessor, the larger [[Federal Signal STH-10|STH-10]]. It has become popular with fire stations as a replacement for aging Federal Signal [[Federal Signal Model 5|Model 5s]], none of which can run when the power is out. The Model ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup> directly replaced Federal's STH-10 in Federal's lineup, as it is a superior siren for its purpose.
+=== Eclipse NH ===
+Eclipse NH, standing for No Horns, is the same as the Eclipse 8, but lacks projector horns for a cheaper, yet less performant model. This model was removed from public catalogs in 2013, becoming a special order item only. This model is capable of producing up to 107 dBc at 100 feet.
-The Model ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup> also has a rotational variant in the form of the [[Federal Signal 2001|Equinox]], which is a [[Federal Signal 2001|2001-130]] with the Model ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup>'s rotor and stator replacing the usual 12-port Model 5 rotor and stator. Unfortunately, the Model ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup>'s chopper is not suited for this purpose, sticking out into the Equinox's housing, hampering air intake and resulting in severely reduced sound output. The Model ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup>'s rotor and stator also are used in the [[Federal Signal 508-128|508-128]] rotational siren, which was an improved design over the Equinox.
+== References ==
-=== Model ECLIPSE<sup>NH</sup> ===
-The Model ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup> has a variant without the horns attached, which is known as the '''Model ECLIPSE<sup>NH</sup>'''. It is considered an even cheaper option for towns on a budget and as a competitor to the T-112, but this severely harms the siren's sound output and range as it can only reach 107 dB at 100 ft. The Model ECLIPSE<sup>NH</sup> has the horn mounts visible on the stator ports, similar to the T-112. The Model ECLIPSE<sup>NH</sup> is very rare, due to its severely lacking performance and disadvantages compared to the Model ECLIPSE<sup>8</sup> and T-112, making it obsolete even in its own niche.
-== References ==
-https://web.archive.org/web/20060314130634/http://www.federalwarningsystems.com/news/news_display.php?id=915
 [[Category:Federal Signal Corporation]][[Category:Electromechanical Sirens]][[Category:Omnidirectional Sirens]]
 [[Category:Single Toned Sirens]][[Category:Sirens]]
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