Best siren controller?

[AKSoapy29]

What would you say the best digital siren controller would be? If I made one, would I even stand a chance? Just curious.

[Jim Z]

if you can figure out ladder logic, you could make a reasonable one with a PLC (programmable logic controller.) my last job was at a test lab, and we used a ton of Direct Logic PLCs like this one:

http://www.automationdirect.com/adc/Ove ... /PLC_Units

for controlling test rigs. mostly triggering solenoids, electric air valves for pneumatic cylinders, relays and motor starters, and so on.

in fact, I think the digital siren controllers on the market from Federal, ASC, and others are really just PLCs. Obviously they're more robust to tolerate weather extremes, though.

[AKSoapy29]

Oh, I was more talking about Modulators and Whelen controllers. And yes, I think newer controllers would probably be Logic Relays.

[Ziginox]

Oh, I was more talking about Modulators and Whelen controllers. And yes, I think newer controllers would probably be Logic Relays.

So you mean the tone generator?

[AKSoapy29]

Oh, I was more talking about Modulators and Whelen controllers. And yes, I think newer controllers would probably be Logic Relays.

So you mean the tone generator?

Yes.

[Ziginox]

Personally I like Federal Signal's UltraVoice and SiraTone controllers because of some of the tones they do. (Alternate wail!)