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{{Infobox siren
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|image = [[File:Modulator.jpeg|200px]]
|image = [[File:Modulator.jpeg|200px]]
[[File:IMG 0119.JPG|thumb|Black and Yellow Modulator 4016 at West Virginia State University, Cross Lanes, WV]]
[[File:IMG 0121.JPG|thumb|Control boxes for the "Bumble Mod."]]
|company = Federal Signal Corporation
|company = Federal Signal Corporation
|produced = 1995-2013
|produced = 1995-2013
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The Modulator was an electronic siren produced by [[Federal Signal Corporation]]. It is modular, containing a variable number of cells. Each active cell contains up to four 100W compression drivers and directs sound downward to the top of the cell below it, where it is redirected outward. The bottom-most cell is a dummy to direct sound from the lowest active cell.
The Modulator was an electronic siren produced by [[Federal Signal Corporation]]. It is modular, containing a variable number of cells. Each active cell contains up to four 100W compression drivers and directs sound downward to the top of the cell below it, where it is redirected outward. The bottom-most cell is a dummy to direct sound from the lowest active cell.
 
[[File:IMG 0119.JPG|thumb|Black and Yellow Modulator 4016 at West Virginia State University, Cross Lanes, WV]]
[[File:IMG 0121.JPG|thumb|Control boxes for the "Bumble Mod."]]
== Models ==
== Models ==
The model number refers to the number of active cells, minus the bottom dummy cell, and drivers, of which a cell can have up to four. The first digit refers to the number of active cells in the siren and the last two refer to the number of drivers. For instance, the MOD2008 has two active cells with four drivers each, making eight drivers, plus a dummy cell on the bottom.
The model number refers to the number of active cells, minus the bottom dummy cell, and drivers, of which a cell can have up to four. The first digit refers to the number of active cells in the siren and the last two refer to the number of drivers. For instance, the MOD2008 has two active cells with four drivers each, making eight drivers, plus a dummy cell on the bottom.
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|output8 =    125
|output8 =    125
|drivers8 = 48
|drivers8 = 48
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|notes8  = These units are found with 2 controllers on it.
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== Examples ==
* {{Link-inline-video |link=Bbkb_X47xHg|name=A Modulator 3012 and Gamewell Diaphone in Penbrook, PA sounding for a weekly test.}}
* {{Link-inline-video |link=Bbkb_X47xHg|name=A Modulator 3012 and Gamewell Diaphone in Penbrook, PA sounding for a weekly test.}}
* {{Link-inline-video |link=tqZzNvmwToQ|name=A Modulator 5020 in Ames, IA also using voice for a monthly test.}}


[[Category:Federal Signal Corporation]][[Category:Electronic Sirens]][[Category:Omnidirectional Sirens]][[Category:Dual Toned Sirens]][[Category:Single Toned Sirens]][[Category:Sirens]]
[[Category:Federal Signal Corporation]][[Category:Electronic Sirens]][[Category:Omnidirectional Sirens]][[Category:Dual Toned Sirens]][[Category:Single Toned Sirens]][[Category:Sirens]]

Revision as of 12:52, 27 February 2018

Modulator Siren Series
Company Federal Signal Corporation
Produced 1995-2013
Type Electronic
Sound output 106-125 dBc at 100 feet
Succeeded by Modulator II

The Modulator was an electronic siren produced by Federal Signal Corporation. It is modular, containing a variable number of cells. Each active cell contains up to four 100W compression drivers and directs sound downward to the top of the cell below it, where it is redirected outward. The bottom-most cell is a dummy to direct sound from the lowest active cell.

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Black and Yellow Modulator 4016 at West Virginia State University, Cross Lanes, WV
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Control boxes for the "Bumble Mod."

Models

The model number refers to the number of active cells, minus the bottom dummy cell, and drivers, of which a cell can have up to four. The first digit refers to the number of active cells in the siren and the last two refer to the number of drivers. For instance, the MOD2008 has two active cells with four drivers each, making eight drivers, plus a dummy cell on the bottom.


Model Image Output Drivers Notes
MOD1004 106 dBc 4
MOD2008 112 dBc 8
MOD3012 115 dBc 12
MOD4016 118 dBc 16
MOD5020 120 dBc 20
MOD6024 121 dBc 24
MOD6032 123 dBc 32
MOD6048 125 dBc 48
These units are found with 2 controllers on it.

Examples