Moteurs FOX

PAKITA is a brand of outdoor warning siren produced by Moteurs FOX, a maintenance and repair company and manufacturer of electric motors, based in Tourcoing, HDF. PAKITA sirens have been produced at least since 1964 at the earliest, and their simple design and ruggedness have made them one of the most common sirens in France's nationwide siren system.

Models

PP PAKITA

The PP PAKITA is one of the smallest sirens in the PAKITA lineup. An extremely simple siren, the PP PAKITA consists of an 8-port rotor and stator constructed out of aluminum, with an optional mesh screen wrapped around it to prevent debris from entering. The siren is driven by a small 50 Hz 1.1 kW (1.5 hp) 1 (220/230 V) or 3 ph (380/400 V) motor located below the stator, which spins the rotor at around 2750 rpm. A rain shield with a conical center is located above the rotor protects the siren from the elements, while a flat circular base below the motor allows the siren to be bolted down to a flat surface, with eyebolts on each corner of the base for ease of installation. A larger, elevated base is also available for the PP PAKITA upon request. The siren weighs around 28 kg (61.7 lbs). Moteurs FOX rates the PP PAKITA's output at 105 dB @ 10 m (32.8 ft).

PP1 PAKITA

The PP1 PAKITA is a 1 ph-only variant of the PP PAKITA, with minimal differences. The PP1 PAKITA is relatively identical to its original counterpart, consisting of an 8-port rotor and stator constructed out of aluminum, with an optional mesh screen wrapped around it to prevent debris from entering. The siren is driven by a small 50 Hz 1.1 kW (1.5 hp) 1 (220/230 V) motor located below the stator, which spins the rotor at around 2750 rpm. A rain shield with a conical center is located above the rotor protects the siren from the elements, while a flat circular base with a mount that attaches to the side of the motor allows the siren to be bolted down to a flat surface, with eyebolts on each corner of the base for ease of installation. A larger, elevated base is also available for the PP1 PAKITA upon request. The siren weighs around 36 kg (79.3 lbs). Moteurs FOX rates the PP1 PAKITA's output at 105 dB @ 10 m (32.8 ft), similarly to the PP PAKITA.

LM PAKITA

The LM PAKITA is the next step-up from the PPs, which features a relatively similar design. The siren consists of an 8-port rotor and stator constructed out of aluminum, with an optional mesh screen wrapped around it to prevent debris from entering. 8 stainless/galvanized steel horns attached to each stator port are available to order with the siren, which likely significantly improve its audible range. The LM PAKITA is driven by a 50 Hz 2.2 kW (3 hp) 1 (220/230 V) or 3 (380/400 V) ph motor located below the stator, which spins the rotor at around 2750 rpm. The LM PAKITA comes with a 3 ph ATEX explosion proof motor upon request. A rain shield with a conical center is located above the rotor protects the siren from the elements, while a flat circular base below the motor allows the siren to be bolted down to a flat surface, with eyebolts on each corner of the base for ease of installation. A larger, elevated base is also available for the LM PAKITA upon request. 1 ph units's bases come equipped with stands that attach to the side of the motor. The siren weighs around 59 kg (130 lbs). Moteurs FOX rates the LM PAKITA's output at 115 dB @ 10 m (32.8 ft).

LCi PAKITA

The LCi PAKITA is one of the most popular PAKITA sirens, consisting of an 8-port rotor and stator constructed out of aluminum, with an optional mesh screen wrapped around it to prevent debris from entering. 8 stainless/galvanized steel horns attached to each stator port are available to order with the siren, which likely significantly improve its audible range; units without horns are referred to as LCi 3Gs, while units with them are named LCi 3Ps. The LM PAKITA is driven by a 50 Hz 4 kW (6 hp) 3 ph 220/230 or 380/400 V motor located below the stator, which spins the rotor at around 2750 rpm. Unlike most other sirens in the series, the LCi PAKITA's motor is above the stator rather than below it; this reverses the direction the rotor spins, now rotating clockwise instead of anticlockwise. A small circular plate bolted to the top of the motor protects it from the elements. A cylindrical base below the stator allows the siren to be bolted down to a flat surface, with eyebolts on each corner of the base for ease of installation. A larger, elevated base is also available for the LCi PAKITA upon request. The siren weighs around 90 kg (198.4 lbs). Moteurs FOX rates the LCi PAKITA's output at 120 dB @ 10 m (32.8 ft).

DS PAKITA

The DS PAKITA is easily the most popular PAKITA siren, making up for most PAKITA installations in total. The siren consists of an 8-port rotor and stator constructed out of aluminum, with an optional mesh screen wrapped around it to prevent debris from entering. 8 stainless/galvanized steel horns attached to each stator port are available to order with the siren, which likely significantly improve its audible range; units without horns are referred to as DS3Ps, while units with them are named DS3Gs. The LM PAKITA is driven by a 50 Hz 9 kW (12 hp) 3 ph 220/230 or 380/400 V motor located below the stator, which spins the rotor at around 2750 rpm. The DS3 PAKITA comes with a 3 ph ATEX explosion proof motor upon request; ATEX motor units without horns are referred to as DS3AGs, while units with them are named DS3APs. A rain shield with a conical center is located above the rotor protects the siren from the elements, while a flat circular base below the motor allows the siren to be bolted down to a flat surface, with eyebolts on each corner of the base for ease of installation. A larger, elevated base is also an option for the DS PAKITA. Units equipped with ATEX motors have small stands mounted to the base of the siren which attach to the side of the motor. The siren weighs around 135 kg (297.6 lbs). Moteurs FOX rates the DS3 PAKITA's output at 130 dB @ 10 m (32.8 ft).

BB PAKITA

The PAKITA sirens website also makes mention of a BB PAKITA model. Absolutely nothing is known about this model, and whether it exists to begin with or is simply the result of a mistranslation is unknown.