Turns any contact open or contact close into a loud alarm with strobing LED.
Alarm Box Features
- Flashing beacon light is visible in daylight.
- Loud warbling tone cuts through the loudest industrial noise.
- Waterproof. IP65 enclosure is built for rough, wet and corrosive environments.
- Always on duty because it uses uninterruptible battery power.
- Safe. 9 volt circuit in a waterproof (NEMA 4X) box.
- Long battery duty – can alarm for a month straight!
- Push button tests the circuit – tests the circuit when not alarming.
OVERVIEW
The AB-5 version of our alarm box will sound an alarm when there is a contact close or open. It is similar to our AB-1 but has more flexibility. (for more detail on this see the Comparison of Models section)
Rugged waterproof box with ingress rating of IP65.
It boasts an extremely long battery life: if the alarm is not acknowledged after an hour it goes into a “power conserving” mode which limits the alarm to a duration of 6 seconds, every 30 seconds. Enough to let people in the area know there is an alarm without wasting battery power. This behavior allows it to continuously alarm for almost a month! For remote locations this is a great feature.
There is a low battery alert which has a staccatto buzzer output so it can be easily distinguished from the other alarms.
PROGRAMMABLE BEHAVIORS
There are some choices of the behaviors such as:
- Immediate relay output, or delayed 15 minutes
- Relay N.O. or N.C.
- Auto or manual reset of the alarm and relay, when level corrected.
- Pushbutton can reset everything (good for tank filling) Otherwise pushbutton simply silences the buzzer.
- Snooze alar
COMPARISON OF MODELS
The AB-5 alarm box performs a similar function as our AB-1 model which is also battery powered, but in addition the AB-5 offers:
- Relay output. (N.O or N.C. can be selected)
- 15 min. relay delay can be selected.
- Up to three independent inputs.
- Battery conservation.
In addition, the larger enclosure of the AB-5 allows physical space in the enclosure for options such WiFi texting and emailing, or simple on-premises wireless communication.
For Hazardous Locations we have a battery-powered Intrinsically Safe version model IS-AB which is almost identical except for some different circuit board components and testing. The certification requirements do not permit options like WiFi calling however.
If AC power is preferred, then the AB-3R is similar but has a 15A relay.
MATERIALS
- Enclosure material……………………………PVC
- Enclosure screws…………………………… 316 stainless steel
- Enclosure seal……………………………… solid PVC elastomer
- Beacon Lens………………………………… Lexan
- Cord grips (1)…………………………………Nylon
- Buzzer diaphragm……………………………316 SS
- Communications cable ………………………4 conductor/24AWG
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
- Battery………………………………………. Lithium Manganese Dioxide
- Buzzer volume……………………………… 103dB @ 2ft.
- Operating temp (ambient)………………… -40 to 60ºC (-76-140ºF)
- Ingress protection…………………………… IP65 (NEMA 4X)
- Current consumption during alarm…………30mA
- Passive current consumption……………… 11µA
- Relay carry current……………………………80mA
All our alarm boxes enclosures are rated for outdoor use. IP65. A sealing boot over the pushbutton increases this to IP66.
More information on ingress protection ratings here.
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AB-5
Battery powered alarm box. Includes lithium battery.
$305
Options
Float Switch Level Probe – polypropylene
Float switch mounted in rigid polypropylene pipe. 1 inch NPT compression mounting. 10ft cable connected to alarm box. go to level probe page
LP-PF-[depth]
Float Switch Level Probe – Kynar
PTFE float switch mounted in rigid Kynar pipe. 1 inch NPT compression mounting. 10ft cable connected to alarm box. go to level probe page
LP-KK-[depth]
Buzzer Volume Control
Sometimes our buzzers are too loud. Snap-on “muffler” reduces the volume by 20 db and anywhere in between just by rotating the slots. [V-1] $6
WIFI communication.
Sends a message to your email or text message to your phone. Easy setup. No recurring fees. More info.
[WF-1] $185
Circular Connector
This connector makes it easy to disconnect the cable, and Also makes it easy to snake through tight places when installing.
[CN-2] $46.00
Extra cable
Extra cable length over the standard length of 10 feet that’s included. Heavy 0.032″ jacket for superior durability. Four stranded conductors x 24 gage.
[C4] $1.28/ft