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Fire EMS Catalog

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Overview:
This document is a comprehensive catalog from Whelen Engineering Company, detailing a wide range of lighting products and solutions specifically designed for Fire/EMS and emergency services. It includes specifications, features, and compliance information for various lighting equipment.

Table of Contents:
The catalog is organized into sections covering Lightbars, Mini Lightbars, Beacons, Dash & Deck lights, Work Lights, Lightheads, Flashers, Power Control, Siren Systems, Siren Amplifiers, Siren Speakers, Traffic Advisors, and Lighting Certifications.

History of Whelen Engineering:
The document outlines the company's history, highlighting innovations such as the first rotating aircraft beacon in 1952, strobe light technology in 1963, and the first all LED lightbar in 2000.

Product Specifications:

Freedom IV DYAD Series: Features Linear Super-LED technology, WeCan DYAD two-level technology, and advanced thermal design. Available in various sizes and colors with a five-year warranty.
Rota-Beam Series: Utilizes rotating Super-LED technology with multiple flash patterns and clear outer lenses. Offers a five-year warranty.
Liberty II Series: Offers SOLO and DUO+ models with advanced thermal design and hard-coated lenses. Available in single or dual colors with a five-year warranty.
Legacy Series: Features single color Linear Super-LEDs, advanced thermal design, and optional Traffic Advisor. Available in various sizes with a five-year warranty.
Justice Series: Includes options for 9 or 6 diode Linear-LED corners, with individual control of each lighthead. Offers a five-year warranty.

Customization and Ordering:
Whelen provides a WeCad lightbar designer tool for custom lightbar design, allowing users to generate a bill of materials for ordering.

Technical Specifications:
Each product section includes detailed technical specifications such as voltage, amperage, size, and certification standards (e.g., SAE Class 1 Certified).

Specifications and Compliance:

Meets NFPA 1901 specifications for zone “A” upper requirements.
Hard-coated lenses resist environmental damage from sand, sun, salt, and road chemicals.
Five-year warranty provided.

Customization and Design:

WeCad™ Lightbar Designer allows for custom lightbar design and generates a bill of materials for ordering.
Available at www.whelen.com.

Features and Models:

Color or clear outer lens options.
Anodized aluminum extrusion.
Available with or without SAE compliant front and rear LED ICC clearance lights.
Pre-configured KKK compliant packages available.

4500 Build-A-Bar Series:

Various lengths available from 20” to 98”.
Options for amber front and red rear configurations.
Customizable through WeCad™ Lightbar Designer.

Inner Edge® XLP Series:

Extra low profile, fully featured interior lightbars.
Available in 3-LED and 6-LED DUO+™ models.
Meets SAE Class 1 and California Title XIII specifications.

RTX Lightheads:

Available in SOLO, DUO, or TRIO interleaved linear Super-LED® light modules.
Vehicle specific housing minimizes flashback to vehicle passengers.

Outer Edge® Series:

Lightheads are fully encapsulated for moisture, vibration, and corrosion resistance.
Meets or exceeds SAE J845, SAE J595, and California Title XIII specifications.

Tracer™ Series:

Available in SOLO™, DUO™, or TRIO™ modules.
IP67 rated for dust and water resistance.
Cruise light control includes seven adjustable intensity levels.

Mini Freedom® IV Series:

SAE Class 1 Certified.
Four Linear-LED® corner modules with optional inboard Super-LED® modules.
Hard-coated lenses resist environmental damage.

Mini Freedom® IV Rota-Beam™ Series:

SAE Class 1 Certified.
100% solid-state Rota-Beam modules.
Cruise light standard for corner modules.

General Recommendations:

The use of magnetic or magnetic/suction mounted warning beacons on the outside of a moving vehicle is not recommended and is at the sole risk of the user.

Product Features:

Mini Legacy® Series: Offers low power and individual control of modules, with a one-piece UNI-DOME construction.
Mini Liberty™ II Solo Series: Includes low profile mounting kits and hard-coated lenses for environmental resistance.
Responder® HD Series: Features universal mounting options and hard-coated lenses, with a five-year warranty.
Mini Justice® Series: Low profile design with Super-LED modules and a five-year warranty.
Rota-Beam™ Series: Medium profile beacons with solid-state electronics and synchronizable features.
Avenger™ II Series: Newly designed optics for high intensity warning and illumination, available in SOLO, DUO, and TRIO color modules.

Recommendations:

Use permanent mounts for moving vehicles to ensure safety and compliance.
Consider environmental conditions when selecting lens materials and coatings to ensure longevity and performance.

SlimLighter™ Super-LED®

SAE Class 1 Certified Super-LED interior light with a swivel bracket for permanent or suction cup mounting.
Features a built-in pattern selection button, 10’ straight cord with cigar plug, and an On/Off switch with LED indicator.
Hard-coated lenses resist environmental damage.
Five-year warranty.

Slim-Miser™ Series

LED interior light with a 10’ straight cord, cigar plug, and On/Off switch.
Swivel mount with suction cups for secure windshield attachment.
Hard-coated lenses for durability.
Five-year warranty.

SpitFire™ ION™ Series

SAE Class 1 Certified ION Super-LED® interior dash and deck light.
Encapsulated electronics for resistance to moisture, vibration, and corrosion.
Includes universal bracket and windshield suction cup mount.
Five-year warranty.

Mirror-Beam™ Series

Custom textured Black vacuum-formed ABS housings for existing mirror caps.
ION V-Series™ 3-in-1 combination warning, alley/flood, and puddle light.
Hard-coated lenses for environmental resistance.
Five-year warranty.

Dominator™ & Dominator Plus™ Series

SAE Class 1 Certified low profile surface mount housing for interior or exterior use.
Choice of TIR3™ or LINZ6™ modules with hard-coated lenses.
Fully encapsulated for moisture, vibration, and corrosion resistance.
Five-year warranty.

Micro Series™

Heavy-duty extruded aluminum frame for tailboard mounting with 240° light output.
Hard-coated lenses for environmental resistance.
Five-year warranty.

Spotlight & Floodlight Models

Available in floodlight or spotlight models with black cast aluminum housing.
Hard-coated lenses for environmental resistance.
Five-year warranty.

Hand Held Spot/Floodlights

90# pull magnet mount with 8’ coiled cord and cigar plug.
Built-in push-button On/Off switch.
Hard-coated lenses for environmental resistance.
Five-year warranty.

Pan & Tilt™ Super-LED® Spotlight

Wired or wireless controlled spotlight with long life LED operation.
Proportional push-button control for easy operation.
Hard-coated lenses for environmental resistance.
Five-year warranty.

Pioneer™ Series Work Lights

Reliable and efficient Super-LED® Work Lights with various sizes and mounting options.
Hard-coated lenses for environmental resistance.
Five-year warranty.

M9 Series

DUO™ Combination warning/scenelight with independent control of colors.
Hard-coated lenses for environmental resistance.
Five-year warranty.

M6 & M7 Series

Available in warning and warning with perimeter models.
Hard-coated lenses for environmental resistance.
Five-year warranty.

V23, M2, & M4 Series

Available with a patented Linear-LED® designed reflector assembly.
Hard-coated lenses for environmental resistance.
Five-year warranty.

V-Series: The V-Series includes models with Super-LED® technology, offering warning lights with various color options (Amber, Red, Blue, White). They feature built-in flasher patterns and are available with different flange options (Black or Chrome). The series supports multiple mounting configurations and includes models with directional and wide-angle optics.

900 Series: This series features the largest surface mount lights with dual-level LEDs. They are available in single or split colors with clear or colored lenses. The lights are designed for low power consumption and include hard-coated lenses for environmental protection. Optional flasher and mounting kits are available.

Strip-Lite™: These lights are slim and rectangular, designed for mounting in tight spaces. They are fully encapsulated for resistance to moisture, vibration, and corrosion. The series offers low current consumption and is constructed from polycarbonate for durability.

700 Series: The 700 Series offers single and split color lightheads with clear lenses. They feature independent on/off control for split colors and require optional flashers. The series is designed for low power consumption and includes hard-coated lenses for protection against environmental damage.

600 Series: This series includes single and split color lightheads with clear lenses. It features the 600 Rota-Beam™ Super-LED® oscillating light, which is solid-state with no moving parts. The series offers high/low power options and includes hard-coated lenses for environmental protection.

500 Series: The V-Series in this category offers a 3-in-1 combination of warning, alley/flood, and ground illuminating puddle lights. The series includes single color and split color options with clear lenses. It requires optional mounting and features hard-coated lenses for durability.

400 Series: Available with clear or color lenses, the 400 Series includes V-Series models with a 3-in-1 combination of warning, alley/flood, and puddle lights. The series offers single and dual-level models with Scan-Lock™ flash patterns and requires optional mounting.

ION™ Series: The ION Series features linear Super-LED® design with DUO™ and TRIO™ models offering independent control of multiple colors. The series is SAE Class 1 Certified and includes hard-coated lenses for environmental protection. It offers a variety of mounting options and synchronization with other Whelen products.

Key Features Across Series: All series emphasize low power consumption, environmental protection through hard-coated lenses, and long-lasting LED technology. They offer various mounting options and configurations to suit different vehicle types and applications. Most products come with a five-year warranty.

Brackets and Mounts:

IONBKT Series: Includes universal and specific mounts for Ford Police Interceptor Utility (2013-2017) and Chevy Tahoe (2015-2017). Notable models include IONBKT5 for universal mounting and IONBKT7 for grille mounts.
Micron Series: Offers surface and stud mount options with moisture and corrosion resistance. Models include MCRNB1 and MCRNB2 for mounting brackets.
TIR3, LIN3, LINZ6 Series: Provides encapsulated lights with various mounting options and patterns. Includes RBKT series for different mounting configurations.

Lighting Series:

ION V-Series: Features combination warning, alley/flood, and puddle lights with hard-coated lenses and synchronization capabilities. Available in multiple colors with a five-year warranty.
Vertex Series: Self-contained lights designed for composite style headlights or taillights, offering omni-directional and directional options.
0S Series: Encapsulated lights with chrome housing and clear outer lenses, designed for surface mounting.
4” Round Series: Includes TIR6 and Linear6 Super-LED options with hard-coated lenses and encapsulation for durability.

Additional Features:

All models are designed to resist environmental damage from sand, sun, salt, and road chemicals.
Synchronization with other Whelen sync products is a common feature across series.
Most products come with a five-year warranty, ensuring long-term reliability.

Recommendations:

Choose the appropriate mounting bracket based on vehicle model and desired light configuration.
Consider environmental conditions and vehicle usage when selecting lens and housing materials.
Utilize synchronization features for coordinated lighting patterns across multiple units.

Lighting Equipment:

Turn Signals: Available in various series (400, 600, 700, 900, M6, M9) with options for surface mounting and hard-coated lenses to resist environmental damage. They come with a five-year warranty.
Back-Up Lights: Super-LED models in 400, 600, and 700 series, suitable for both exterior and interior use, with hard-coated lenses and a five-year warranty.
Interior Lighting: Includes Super-LED models like the 86CE1 and Strip-Lite™ series, offering high/low control and certified to KKK 1822-F standards. They feature hard-coated lenses and a five-year warranty.
Scene Lights: Super-LED surface mount lightheads with instant on capability, certified to meet KKK 1822-F and AMD 024 standards, with a five-year warranty.

Mounting Options:

Various flange and grommet mounting kits are available, including chrome and black plated options for different series and models.
Specific models like M6FCV2, M6FCV3, and M6FCV4 offer vertical mounting for multiple lightheads.

Flashers:

Features polycarbonate housing and external mounting flanges. Models like AFM1660 and AFM560 offer different wiring designs and are intended for internal use only, with a two-year warranty.

Power Control Centers & Switches:

Includes models like PCCS9RW, which offer high current centers for lightbars and lighting systems, with adjustable mounting and backlit function windows. They are designed for 12 VDC systems and come with a two-year warranty.

Key Features:

All lighting solutions feature hard-coated lenses to minimize environmental damage.
Most products come with a five-year warranty, ensuring long-term reliability.
Various mounting options and accessories are available to customize installation according to specific needs.

Control Systems:

PCC Series: Includes models like PCCS9LW, PCC4W, PCC6W, and PCC10W, which are designed for use with Freedom®, Liberty II™, and other lightbars. They feature multiple on/off switches, connectors, and are available in various sizes.
WCC Series: Electronic controls for WeCan Lightbars, including models like WCC9 and WCC92, featuring push-buttons, dip switches, and easy installation with small diameter cables.
CenCom Sapphire™: A remote light and siren control system that integrates warning lights, siren, and Traffic Advisor™ functions. It offers customizable buttons, LED indicators, and supports WeCan lightbars.
CenCom Carbide™: An advanced control system with features like USB configuration, multiple inputs and outputs, and support for dual siren amplifiers. It includes situation-based integration for enhanced safety and efficiency.

Sirens and Amplifiers:

WSS Series: Combination remote siren/speaker systems with hand-held microphones, offering hands-free operation and various siren tones.
HHS Series: Hand-held controllers with programmable siren/light control, supporting multiple outputs and tones.
Gamma Series: Economical sirens with auxiliary switches, meeting SAE Class A requirements.
Epsilon Series: Self-contained electronic sirens with real-time diagnostics and programmable features.

Economical Sirens & Airhorns:

Alpha Series: Self-contained sirens with basic control features, suitable for applications not requiring radio repeat or PA.
Beta Series: Budget-friendly sirens with public address and hands-free operation.
WPA Series: Water-resistant control heads with rocker switches for various functions.
PA Series: Airhorns designed to supplement vehicle horn sound levels.

295 Series Electronic Sirens:

These sirens can drive one or two 100 watt speakers and include features like On/Off switches, voltage protection, and self-diagnostic indicators. Models like 295SDA1 and 295SSA1 offer programmable remote amplifiers and control heads with lights and siren control.

Key Features:

All systems are designed to meet or exceed applicable SAE and California Title XIII requirements.
Most models offer customizable features, easy installation, and integration with existing vehicle systems.
Warranty periods vary, with some products offering up to five years of coverage.

Siren Systems:

Gamma Series: Self-contained units with auxiliary switches and multiple buttons for power, standby, tone, manual, and horn functions.
Alpha Series: Offers various switch configurations for hands-free operation and airhorn activation.
Howler Siren System: A low-frequency siren system that complements existing sirens, providing deep tones to alert drivers and pedestrians. It includes selectable tone durations and external cancel controls.

Speakers:

SA315P & SA314 Series: High-performance speakers for bumper, concealed, or flange mount installations.
UnderPro Ambulance Speakers: Designed for specific vehicle models, offering left or right side mounting options.

Traffic Advisors:

Traffic Advisor Models: Include various lamp configurations and mounting options, with features like encapsulated housing for durability and multiple operating modes.
Control Heads: Options for programmable control heads and auxiliary switches for different lamp configurations.

Lighting Standards and Certifications:

Compliance with various SAE standards for warning lamps, signaling devices, and lighting systems.
Includes specifications for color, test procedures, and lighting devices for different vehicle sizes.

Product Index: An alphabetical index of products, including lightbars, beacons, sirens, and lighting systems, with references to specific pages in the catalog.

Notices:

Recommendations against using magnetic or suction-mounted beacons on moving vehicles.
Advisory to consult vehicle manuals for compatibility with airbag systems.

Catalog excerpts

FIRE/EMS Professional Warning & Illumination

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Table of Contents History of Whelen Engineering Company, 1952 George W. Whelen invents the first rotating aircraft “anti-collision” beacon in his garage in Deep River, Connecticut. 1956 The Rota-Beam™, a rotating magnetic mounted automotive beacon is developed for use by Police, Public Works and Fire departments. 1963 Whelen becomes the first in the industry to utilize strobe light technology. 1968 Whelen moves from the garage workshop on Kirtland Street to a facility — on Winter Avenue in Deep River. 1978 The 8000 Series, a strobe enclosed crossbar, is released. 1983 Whelen introduces the low...

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Fire/EMS Catalog F4W0RRRR with available options Freedom IV DYAD, WeCan • • • o Replace * symbol in model number with letter indicating color desired: A=Amber, B=Blue, R=Red, C= White FEATURES • Linear Super-LED® technology • WeCan® DYAD two level technology (single or two color) allows for individual control of each level of each lighthead • Low Current DYAD two level technology (single color) allows for individual control of each lighthead segment (2x2) • Add up to 16 optional Linear Super-LED directional modules • Advanced Thermal Design reduces the stress on LEDs during extended dwell time •...

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FEATURES • Rotating Super-LED® technology • Models include four half corner LED modules, multiple inboard options available • 100% solid-state electronics • Hard-coated lenses resist environmental damage from sand, sun, salt, and road chemicals • Multiple Scan-Lock™ flash patterns, some with varying flash rates • Clear outer lenses, optional color available • 20' passenger side cable • Standard switching • Many options available, consult current price list and/or WeCad™ build-a-bar software • Five year warranty • • • o Replace * symbol in model number with letter indicating color desired: A=Amber,...

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Fire/EMS Catalog SOLO™ - Single color DUO+™ - Single color or two color interleaved Liberty II SOLO Low Current, Single Color FEATURES • Single or DUO+ color Linear Super-LED® • SOLO models available in Low Current or WeCan®, DUO+ models available in WeCan • Advanced Thermal Design reduces the stress on LEDs during extended dwell time • Aluminum top repels hail and other environmental damages • Center dividers with Liquid Injection Molded seals protect internal components from water intrusion • One piece UNI-DOME construction with a single sealing point assures lightbar integrity in all weather...

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Legacy® Series SOLO ™ FEATURES • Single color Linear Super-LED® • Advanced Thermal Design reduces the stress on LEDs during extended dwell time • One piece UNI-DOME construction with a single sealing point assures lightbar integrity in all weather conditions • Hard-coated lenses resist environmental damage from sand, sun, salt, and road chemicals • Plug & Play into Whelen WeCan® controllers • Clear outer lenses standard (available with Smoked or color lenses) • Optional photocell automatically dims the lightbar at night and still meets SAE Class 1 requirements in low power mode • Optional Traffic...

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Fire/EMS Catalog FEATURES MODELS • Available with 9 or 6 diode Linear Super-LED® corners • Individual control of each lighthead • Extruded aluminum platform and Black polycarbonate base for added strength • Hard-coated lensed minimize environmental damage from sand, sun, salt, and road chemicals • Easily upgraded or serviced in the field • 15' passenger side exit cable • Available with Clear or color lenses • Many options available, consult price list and/or WeCad™ build-a-bar software • Five year warranty Standard 6 diode Linear-LED Corners SPECS • 12 VDC • 9 diode Linear-LED® Corner Amps...

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FEATURES • Newly designed Freedom® IV platform now available • Designed exclusively for the rigorous standards of the Fire/EMS market • Meets zone “A” upper requirements of NFPA 1901 specifications • Hard-coated lenses resist environmental damage from sand, sun, salt, and road chemicals • For complete details and models, request the current NFPA 1901 Specifications Handbook • Five year warranty Mini Freedom IV (Pair) Mini Justice (Pair) Base Lenses Extruded aluminum Black polycarbonate on extruded aluminum platform Clear outer, Optional color filters Lightbar available in Red with a pair of White...

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Fire/EMS Catalog FEATURES • Color or Clear outer lens • Anodized aluminum extrusion • Hard-coated lenses resist environmental damage from sand, sun, salt, and road chemicals • Available with or without SAE compliant front and rear LED ICC clearance lights • Pre-configured KKK compliant packages available • Five year warranty MODELS Replace ±± in model number with length desired. Replace *in model number with letter indicating color desired: A=Amber; R=Red, B=Blue, C=White Color Lenses Building your 4500 lightbar is easy with Whelen's WeCad™ Lightbar Designer program Go to www.whelen.com - Automotive...

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Inner Edge® XLP SeriesFEATURES • Extra low profile, fully featured interior lightbars designed to blend with vehicles existing interior • Available in 3-LED and 6-LED DUO+™ models • DUO technology features your choice of warning color interleaved with White illumination in each light module • Available in WeCan® or Low Current controlled models • WeCan offers individual control of each warning portion of each module and controls groups of three White take-down light portions of the module. Low Current offers individual control of the warning or the take-down Meets SAE Class 1 and California Title...

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Fire/EMS Catalog FHIM Mi ill MiMi Mini liiillli lii K44- | H Mi Htlil > i ♦ ) ♦ ♦ J ♦ ♦ 1 FEATURES • Extra low profile, fully featured interior lightbars designed to blend with vehicles existing interior • Available with SOLO, DUO, or TRIO interleaved linear Super-LED® light modules • NEW Traffic Advisor™ model with 2 end flashers • Drop-in lighthead tray is universal, allowing for easy serviceability • 51 Scan-Lock™ flash patterns • Vehicle specific housing minimizes flashback to vehicle passengers • Meets SAE Class 1 and California Title XIII specifications • Hard-coated lenses minimize UV...

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