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{{infobox siren | {{infobox siren | ||
|image = [[File:Omnialertseries-official.jpg|200px]] | |image = [[File:Omnialertseries-official.jpg|200px]] | ||
|caption = All four models side by side. | |||
|company = [[Whelen Engineering]] | |company = [[Whelen Engineering]] | ||
|produced= | |produced= 2004-Present | ||
|zap = | |zap = 400-1600 Watts | ||
|type=[[Electronic]] | |type=[[Electronic]] | ||
|output= 108-118 | |output= 108-118 | ||
|preceded= [[WS-280 Series]] | |||
|manual= https://www.whelen.com/install/148/14868.pdf | |||
}} | }} | ||
== General == | == General == | ||
The '''Omni-Alert Series''' is a line of [[electronic]] sirens produced by [[Whelen Engineering]]. They are essentially [[WPS-2900 series]] siren heads with Type-1 control cabinets that lack voice capability, much like the [[ | The '''Omni-Alert Series''', formerly called the '''Vortex-O Series''', is a line of [[electronic]] sirens produced by [[Whelen Engineering]]. They are essentially [[WPS-2900 series]] siren heads with Type-1 control cabinets that lack voice capability, much like the [[Vortex series]]. | ||
[[File:OA2-PawneeIL.jpg|thumb|right|An OA2 in Pawnee, IL (Pi_User)]] | |||
The product line was originally introduced in 2004 as the '''Vortex-O Series''' before being renamed to '''Omni-Alert Series''' in 2006. | |||
[[File:OA2-PawneeIL.jpg|thumb|right|An older OA2 using a [[WPS-2800 series]] head in Pawnee, IL (Pi_User)]] | |||
==Models== | ==Models== | ||
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{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
https://web.archive.org/web/20091208161529/http://whelen.com:80/_MASSNOTIFICATION/omnialert.php | https://web.archive.org/web/20091208161529/http://whelen.com:80/_MASSNOTIFICATION/omnialert.php | ||
https://web.archive.org/web/20040413000235/http://www.whelen.com:80/nondynmc/OutdoorWarn/vortexo.htm | |||
[[Category:Sirens]][[Category:Rotating Sirens]][[Category:Directional Sirens]][[Category:Single Toned Sirens]][[Category:Electronic Sirens]][[Category:Whelen Engineering]] | [[Category:Sirens]][[Category:Rotating Sirens]][[Category:Directional Sirens]][[Category:Single Toned Sirens]][[Category:Electronic Sirens]][[Category:Whelen Engineering]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:08, 27 January 2024
| Omni-Alert | |
 All four models side by side. | |
| Company | Whelen Engineering |
|---|---|
| Produced | 2004-Present |
| Type | Electronic |
| Sound output | 108-118 dBc at 100 feet |
| Wattage | 400-1600 Watts |
| Preceded by | WS-280 Series |
| Documentation | Manual |
General
The Omni-Alert Series, formerly called the Vortex-O Series, is a line of electronic sirens produced by Whelen Engineering. They are essentially WPS-2900 series siren heads with Type-1 control cabinets that lack voice capability, much like the Vortex series.
The product line was originally introduced in 2004 as the Vortex-O Series before being renamed to Omni-Alert Series in 2006.
Models
| Model | Image | Output | Drivers | Product Sheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OA1 | 
|
108 | 1x400W | OA1 |
| OA2 | 
|
114 | 2x400W | OA2 |
| OA3 | 
|
115 | 3x400W | OA3 |
| OA4 | 
|
118 | 4x400W | OA4 |
References
https://web.archive.org/web/20091208161529/http://whelen.com:80/_MASSNOTIFICATION/omnialert.php https://web.archive.org/web/20040413000235/http://www.whelen.com:80/nondynmc/OutdoorWarn/vortexo.htm