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The '''WPS-2800 series''' was a line of [[electronic]], omnidirectional sirens produced by [[Whelen Engineering]]. They were an update to the [[2700 Series|WPS-2700 series]], supporting more cells in a stack. | The '''WPS-2800 series''' was a line of [[electronic]], omnidirectional sirens produced by [[Whelen Engineering]]. They were an update to the [[2700 Series|WPS-2700 series]], supporting more cells in a stack. | ||
They can be identified from the | They can be identified from the WPS-2700 series and [[WPS-2900 series|WPS-2900 series]] by their large, visible screens close to the outer edges of the cells. | ||
== Controllers == | |||
The very first WPS-2800s used the same analog ESC-864 controllers utilized by their predecessors. These were soon replaced by digital ESC-864s running at a 465 hz base frequency. Towards the latter half of the series' production, the 864 was succeeded by the ESC-2020, which used 435 hz as a base frequency. These controllers soon became infamous for reliability issues and [[clipping]] tones, and soon before the 2800 series was replaced, a new revision of the 2020 appeared, using a 560 hz base frequency. Not many of these were installed with 2800s, as they were soon replaced by the WPS-2900 line. | |||
== Models == | == Models == | ||
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* [[Little Rock, Arkansas]] | * [[Little Rock, Arkansas]] | ||
* [[Oklahoma City]] | * [[Oklahoma City]] | ||
* [[St. Louis, Missouri]] | |||
* [[Surry Power Station]] | * [[Surry Power Station]] | ||
* [[North Anna Power Station]] | * [[North Anna Power Station]] | ||
== Examples == | |||
* {{Link-inline-video |link=19GJ-fe3dqw |name=A WPS-2806 with a digital ESC-864 (465 hz) controller, running in alert}} | |||
[[Category:Whelen Engineering]][[Category:Electronic Sirens]][[Category:Omnidirectional Sirens]][[Category:Single Toned Sirens]][[Category:Sirens]] | [[Category:Whelen Engineering]][[Category:Electronic Sirens]][[Category:Omnidirectional Sirens]][[Category:Single Toned Sirens]][[Category:Sirens]] | ||
Revision as of 23:45, 23 July 2016
| WPS-2800 series | |
 All ten models side-by-side. | |
| Company | Whelen Engineering |
|---|---|
| Produced | ~1995-~2006 |
| Type | Electronic |
| Sound output | 108-126 dBc at 100 feet |
| Wattage | 400-4000 Watts |
| Preceded by | 2700 Series |
| Succeeded by | 2900 Series |
| Documentation | Manual Product sheet |
The WPS-2800 series was a line of electronic, omnidirectional sirens produced by Whelen Engineering. They were an update to the WPS-2700 series, supporting more cells in a stack.
They can be identified from the WPS-2700 series and WPS-2900 series by their large, visible screens close to the outer edges of the cells.
Controllers
The very first WPS-2800s used the same analog ESC-864 controllers utilized by their predecessors. These were soon replaced by digital ESC-864s running at a 465 hz base frequency. Towards the latter half of the series' production, the 864 was succeeded by the ESC-2020, which used 435 hz as a base frequency. These controllers soon became infamous for reliability issues and clipping tones, and soon before the 2800 series was replaced, a new revision of the 2020 appeared, using a 560 hz base frequency. Not many of these were installed with 2800s, as they were soon replaced by the WPS-2900 line.
Models
| Model | Image | Output | Drivers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPS-2801 |  |
108 dBc | 1 | |
| WPS-2802 |  |
114 dBc | 2 | |
| WPS-2803 |  |
115 dBc | 3 | |
| WPS-2804 |  |
118 dBc | 4 | |
| WPS-2805 |  |
119 dBc | 5 | |
| WPS-2806 |  |
121 dBc | 6 | |
| WPS-2807 |  |
123 dBc | 7 | |
| WPS-2808 |  |
124 dBc | 8 | |
| WPS-2809 |  |
125 dBc | 9 | |
| WPS-2810 |  |
126 dBc | 10 |
Notable systems using this model/series
- Columbus, Georgia
- Cook Nuclear Generating Station
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Oklahoma City
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Surry Power Station
- North Anna Power Station
