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{{Infobox siren | {{Infobox siren | ||
|title = HPSS16R | |title = HPSS16R/HPSS32R | ||
|image= [[File:HPSS16.jpg|thumb|HPSS16R Located In Eagle, WI]] | |image= [[File:HPSS16.jpg|thumb|HPSS16R Located In Eagle, WI]] | ||
|company= [[Acoustic Technology, Incorporated]] | |company= [[Acoustic Technology, Incorporated]] | ||
|produced = 2000s-2018 | |||
|type= [[Electronic]] | |type= [[Electronic]] | ||
|zap = 400x2 | |zap = 400x2 (HPSS16R)/400x4 (HPSS32R) | ||
|output = 120 | |output = 120 | ||
}} | }} | ||
== General == | == General == | ||
The HPSS-16R | The HPSS-16R was a variant of the [[HPSS16]], but it’s a [[rotating]] version. This siren is closely related to the Whelen [[WPS-4000 Series]] in how it functions, as well as it's physical appearance. Both using a throat to project sound, a very similar rotator; lacking collector rings and utilizing belts to drive the system. This siren operates with 2 speakers (drivers). These sirens are very uncommon, as they are said to have just released, and not known to be the most reliable. For a while, the HPSS-16R was also offered in a 3200 watt, HPSS-32 rotating variant, known as the HPSS-32R. The HPSS-32R was similar to the HPSS-16R, except it had four throats instead of two and double the wattage. The HPSS-32R is only known to be in at least one system. In 2018, ATI quietly discontinued the HPSS-16R and has removed the siren from their product line and website. | ||
[[Category:Sirens]] | [[Category:Sirens]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:45, 7 April 2024
| HPSS16R/HPSS32R | |
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| Company | Acoustic Technology, Incorporated |
|---|---|
| Produced | 2000s-2018 |
| Type | Electronic |
| Sound output | 120 dBc at 100 feet |
| Wattage | 400x2 (HPSS16R)/400x4 (HPSS32R) |
General
The HPSS-16R was a variant of the HPSS16, but it’s a rotating version. This siren is closely related to the Whelen WPS-4000 Series in how it functions, as well as it's physical appearance. Both using a throat to project sound, a very similar rotator; lacking collector rings and utilizing belts to drive the system. This siren operates with 2 speakers (drivers). These sirens are very uncommon, as they are said to have just released, and not known to be the most reliable. For a while, the HPSS-16R was also offered in a 3200 watt, HPSS-32 rotating variant, known as the HPSS-32R. The HPSS-32R was similar to the HPSS-16R, except it had four throats instead of two and double the wattage. The HPSS-32R is only known to be in at least one system. In 2018, ATI quietly discontinued the HPSS-16R and has removed the siren from their product line and website.