FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION
Vibratone ® Horns
Models 350 and 450
The Models 350 and 450 Vibratone Horns produce a very loud horn
tone by the electro-mechanical vibration of a diaphragm. Capable of
reproducing coded blasts or sustained tones through the use of a num-
ber of control devices from a push button to a PLC. Federal Signal’s
Vibratone horn is excellent for general alarm, start and dismissal,
coded paging, and process control signaling in areas of high ambient
noise levels.
The Vibratone Model 350 is available in AC voltages; 12VAC, 24VAC,
120VAC and 240VAC. The Model 350 produces 100dBa @ 10', except
the 12VAC model, which produces 94dBa @ 10'.
DESIGNED FOR ROUTINE The Model 450 is available in DC voltages; 12VDC, 24VDC, 125VDC
SIGNALING and 250VDC. The Model 450 produces 99dBa @ 10'.
Vibratone mounting options provide for surface, flush or semi-flush
mounting on walls, panels, in cabinets, on 4-inch square outlet boxes,
• Range of up to 200 feet or in concrete and deep wall constructions.
• Coded or sustained tones Installed on the front of a Vibratone Horn, the optional Model PR
Projector or Model PR2 Double Projector direct sound output straight
• Model 350 – 12, 24, 120 and ahead or to the sides, optimizing sound output for long, narrow rooms
240VAC; Model 450 – 12, 24, or corridors.
125 and 250VDC Vibratone horns are UL and cUL Listed, CSA Certified and FM
Approved. They are designed and approved for use in Type 4X applica-
• Model 350 produces 100dBa at 10' tions when installed with the Panel Mount Gasket Kit or Weatherproof
Backbox (Model WB). They are approved for Type 4X and Type 12
• Model 450 produces 99dBa at 10' applications when installed with the Surface Mount Trim Ring (Model
• Type 4X when installed with TR, illustrated on page 124).
Panel Mount Gasket Kit or Each Vibratone horn is enclosed in a zinc die-cast housing and sealed
Weatherproof Backbox (Model WB); with grey powder-coat paint. The Model 350 features a stainless steel
diaphragm. The Model 450 utilizes an aluminum diaphragm and heavy
Type 4X and Type 12 when installed duty contacts. The rugged construction of the Vibratone horns resists
with Surface Mount vandalism and the effects of harsh industrial environments.
Trim Ring (Model TR) Compact size, loud output and heavy-duty construction make the
VibraTone horns ideal for industrial and institutional signaling
• UL and cUL Listed, CSA Certified
applications.
and FM Approved
Operating Decibels @
Model Voltage Current 10' 1m
350-012-30 12VAC 50/60Hz 0.90 amps 94 104
350-024-30 24VAC 50/60Hz 0.90 amps 100 110
350-120-30 120VAC 50/60Hz 0.18 amps 100 110
350-240-30 240VAC 50/60Hz 0.09 amps 100 110
450-012-30 12VDC 0.13 amps 93 103
450-012-31 12VDC 0.50 amps 99 109
5 yyr
WA
RRANT
Y
450-024-31
450-125-30
450-250-30
24VDC
125VDC
250VDC
0.25 amps
0.05 amps
0.03 amps
99
99
99
109
109
109
VIBRATONE ® HORNS (350/450)
350 HORN 450 HORN
Mounting Holes (2) 2.19" / Mounting Holes (2) 2.57" /
55.6 mm
4.06" / 103.1 mm 4.06" / 103.1 mm 65.3 mm
4.06" / 4.06" /
103.1 mm 103.1 mm
1.19" / 3.38"/ 85.8 mm 1.19" /
3.38"/ 85.8 mm 30.2 mm 30.2 mm
3.5" / 88.9 mm
3.38" / Dia. Hole Cutout 3.38" /
1.69" / 85.8 mm Required For 85.8 mm
1.69" /
42.9 mm Panel Mounting 42.9 mm
2x 0.18" / 2x 0.18" /
1.69" / 42.9 mm 4.5 mm 1.69" / 42.9 mm
4.5 mm
SPECIFICATIONS HOW TO ORDER
Operating Temperature: -65°F to 150°F -54°C to 66°C • Specify model and voltage
Net Weight: 1.4 lbs. 0.6 kg • Specify accessories from list
Shipping Weight: 1.5 lbs. 0.7 kg • Please refer to Model Number Index
Height: 4.0" 102.0 mm 350/450 beginning on page 374
Width: 4.0" 102.0 mm
Depth: 2.5" 64.0 mm REPLACEMENT PARTS
Description Part Number
ACCESSORIES Panel Mount Gasket Kit K8435666A
FB Wall box for flush mounting the Vibratone® horn in stud, 4" block, or other shallow Coil (120VAC only) KFC1516C
wall construction; 43/8" square box; 27/8" deep; shipping weight 2 lbs. (0.91 kg)
Volume Control Kit
FBL Same as FB, but 313/16" deep for 6" x 8" concrete block, cinder block or other deep
(350 Horn only) K8435663B
wall construction; shipping wt. 3 lbs. (1.36 kg)
FG Flush grille which attaches to the basic unit and serves as the cover of the plastered- Gasket for WB K8435696A
in FB flush box; 6" H x 6" W x 1/8" D; shipping wt. 1 lb. (0.45 kg)
K8435666A Optional Panel Mounting Gasket Kit includes a gasket and hardware for surface or
flush mounting the horn for NEMA Type 4X applications.
PR Projector which concentrates sound into a basic area when attached to the basic
model 350/450 units; 4" H x 4" W x 6" D; shipping weight 1 lb. (0.45 kg)
PR2 Double projector directs sounds to both sides when attached to the basic model
350/450 units; ideal for use in hallways; 4" H x 111/2" W x 4" D; shipping weight 2
lbs. (0,91 kg)
SF Stamped surface plate used for installations on plastered-in 4" outlet switch boxes
for semi-flush mountings; 6"H x 6" W x 1/2" D; shipping
weight 1 lb. (0.45 kg)
TR Gasketed trim ring allowing surface mount installations of 350/450 units while main-
taining Type12 and Type 4X rating of enclosure.
WB Cast aluminum neoprene-gasketed weatherproof housing for outside use, complete
with mounting lugs; tapped for 1/2", 3/4" conduit; 43/8" square box; 2" deep mounting
lugs on 41/2" centers; shipping weight 1 lb. (0.45 kg)
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