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{{Infobox siren
{{Infobox siren
|image =
|image =[[File:Whelen 2900 Series Official.jpeg|200px]]
|caption =
|caption = All ten models side by side.
|company = [[Whelen Engineering]]
|company = [[Whelen Engineering]]
|produced = 2005-present
|produced = 2006-present
|type = [[Electronic]]
|type = [[Electronic]]
|output = 109-129
|output = 109-129
|zap = 400-4000 Watts
|preceded = [[2800 Series]]
|preceded = [[2800 Series]]
|predate =
|predate = 2006
|succeeded =
|succeeded =
|sucdate =
|sucdate =
|manual= http://www.whelen.com/install/139/13947.pdf
}}
}}
The Whelen 2900 series is a line of electronic, omnidirectional sirens produced by [[:Category:Whelen Engineering|Whelen Engineering Company]]. They are an upgrade of the [[2800 Series|2800 series]], featuring a new EZ-Pull driver design, simplifying the process of replacing a faulty driver. Previously the cells would have to have been unstacked and disassembled for driver replacement.  
The '''WPS-2900 series''' is a line of [[electronic]], omnidirectional sirens produced by [[Whelen Engineering|Whelen Engineering]]. They are an evolution of the [[WPS-2800 series]], featuring a new EZ-Pull driver design, simplifying the process of replacing a faulty driver. Previously the cells would have to have been unstacked and disassembled for driver replacement.  


The 2900 series can be distinguished from the 2800 series by the screening, being closer to the center of the cell. The black supports on the outside of the cells distinguish it from the [[2700 Series|2700 series]], which use gray supports.
The WPS-2900 series can be distinguished from the WPS-2800 series by the screens, which are closer to the center of the cell. The black supports on the outside of the cells distinguish them from the [[WPS-2700 series]], which have gray supports.
 
[[File:WPS-2903 Bloomsburg.jpg|200px|thumbnail|A WPS-2903 in Bloomsburg, PA.]]


== Models ==
== Models ==
{{Models table
{{Models table
|model1  = WPS-2901
|model1  = WPS-2901
|image1  =
|image1  = File:WPS2901 Official.jpeg|200px
|alt1    =
|alt1    =
|output1 = 109
|output1 = 109
|notes1  =
|drivers1 = 1
|notes1  = [http://www.whelen.com/pb/Mass%20Notification/Product%20Sheets/WPS2901.pdf WPS-2901 Product Sheet]
|model2  = WPS-2902
|model2  = WPS-2902
|image2  =  
|image2  = File:WPS2902 Official.jpeg|200px
|alt2    =
|alt2    =
|output2 = 115
|output2 = 115
|notes2  =  
|drivers2 = 2
|notes2  = [http://www.whelen.com/pb/Mass%20Notification/Product%20Sheets/WPS2902.pdf WPS-2902 Product Sheet]
|model3  = WPS-2903
|model3  = WPS-2903
|image3  =  
|image3  = File:WPS2903 Official.jpeg|200px
|alt3    =
|alt3    =
|output3 = 119
|output3 = 119
|notes3  =
|drivers3 = 3
|notes3  = [http://www.whelen.com/pb/Mass%20Notification/Product%20Sheets/WPS2903.pdf WPS-2903 Product Sheet]
|model4  = WPS-2904
|model4  = WPS-2904
|image4  =  
|image4  = File:WPS2904 Official.jpeg|200px
|alt4    =
|alt4    =
|output4 = 121
|output4 = 121
|notes4  =
|drivers4 = 4
|notes4  = [http://www.whelen.com/pb/Mass%20Notification/Product%20Sheets/WPS2904.pdf WPS-2904 Product Sheet]
|model5  = WPS-2905
|model5  = WPS-2905
|image5  =  
|image5  = File:WPS2905 Official.jpeg|200px
|alt5    =
|alt5    =
|output5 = 123
|output5 = 123
|notes5  =
|drivers5 = 5
|notes5  = [http://www.whelen.com/pb/Mass%20Notification/Product%20Sheets/WPS2905.pdf WPS-2905 Product Sheet]
|model6  = WPS-2906
|model6  = WPS-2906
|image6  =  
|image6  = File:WPS2906 Official.jpeg|200px
|alt6    =
|alt6    =
|output6 = 125
|output6 = 125
|notes6  =
|drivers6 = 6
|notes6  = [http://www.whelen.com/pb/Mass%20Notification/Product%20Sheets/WPS2906.pdf WPS-2906 Product Sheet]
|model7  = WPS-2907
|model7  = WPS-2907
|image7  =  
|image7  = File:WPS2907 Official.jpeg|200px
|alt7    =
|alt7    =
|output7 = 126
|output7 = 126
|notes7  =
|drivers7 = 7
|notes7  = [http://www.whelen.com/pb/Mass%20Notification/Product%20Sheets/WPS2907.pdf WPS-2907 Product Sheet]
|model8  = WPS-2908
|model8  = WPS-2908
|image8  =  
|image8  = File:WPS2908 Official.jpeg|200px
|alt8    =
|alt8    =
|output8 = 127
|output8 = 127
|notes8  =
|drivers8 = 8
|notes8  = [http://www.whelen.com/pb/Mass%20Notification/Product%20Sheets/WPS2908.pdf WPS-2908 Product Sheet]
|model9  = WPS-2909
|model9  = WPS-2909
|image9  =  
|image9  = File:WPS2909 Official.jpeg|200px
|alt9    =
|alt9    =
|output9 = 128
|output9 = 128
|notes9  =
|drivers9 = 9
|notes9  = [http://www.whelen.com/pb/Mass%20Notification/Product%20Sheets/WPS2909.pdf WPS-2909 Product Sheet]
|model10  = WPS-2910
|model10  = WPS-2910
|image10  =
|image10  =File:WPS2910 Official.jpeg|200px
|alt10    =
|alt10    =
|output10 = 129
|output10 = 129
|notes10  =  
|drivers10 = 10
|notes10  = [http://www.whelen.com/pb/Mass%20Notification/Product%20Sheets/WPS2910.pdf WPS-2910 Product Sheet]
}}
}}
[[Category:Whelen Engineering]][[Category:Single Toned Sirens]][[Category:Omnidirectional Sirens]][[Category:Electronic Sirens]][[Category:Sirens]]
[[Category:Whelen Engineering]][[Category:Single Toned Sirens]][[Category:Omnidirectional Sirens]][[Category:Electronic Sirens]][[Category:Sirens]]

Latest revision as of 21:16, 4 April 2019

WPS-2900 series

All ten models side by side.

Company Whelen Engineering
Produced 2006-present
Type Electronic
Sound output 109-129 dBc at 100 feet
Wattage 400-4000 Watts
Preceded by 2800 Series (2006)
Documentation Manual

The WPS-2900 series is a line of electronic, omnidirectional sirens produced by Whelen Engineering. They are an evolution of the WPS-2800 series, featuring a new EZ-Pull driver design, simplifying the process of replacing a faulty driver. Previously the cells would have to have been unstacked and disassembled for driver replacement.

The WPS-2900 series can be distinguished from the WPS-2800 series by the screens, which are closer to the center of the cell. The black supports on the outside of the cells distinguish them from the WPS-2700 series, which have gray supports.

A WPS-2903 in Bloomsburg, PA.

Models

Model Image Output Drivers Notes
WPS-2901 109 dBc 1
WPS-2902 115 dBc 2
WPS-2903 119 dBc 3
WPS-2904 121 dBc 4
WPS-2905 123 dBc 5
WPS-2906 125 dBc 6
WPS-2907 126 dBc 7
WPS-2908 127 dBc 8
WPS-2909 128 dBc 9
WPS-2910 129 dBc 10
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