High-Performance Horns

Bulletin 855H — High-Performance Electronic Horns

Available as stand-alone electronic horn or with optional xenon strobe beacon
Decibel range 100...126 dB(A) @ 1 meter, in five sizes to meet broad range of applications
Up to three stages/circuits in each horn to reduce initial and installation costs when multi-status indication is required
Up to 45 tone sets selectable via dip-switches
Automatic tone synchronization when multiple horns are connected
Lower current consumption compared to electromechanical alternative
Fine volume control via potentiometer to compensate for changing ambient noise
Longer life and maintenance-free, due to non-moving parts and highly reliable discrete components
UV-stable plastic housing, ideal for outdoors
UL Type 13/3R, IP56

Standards Compliance and Certifications

Standards Compliance

UL 464
CSA C22.2 No. 205
EN/IEC 60947-1
EN/IEC 60947-5-1
EN 6100-6-2
EN 6100-6-4

Certifications

cULus Listed (File No. S6583, Guides UCST, UCST7)
CE Marked

Product Selection

High-Performance Electronic Horns

Build a Catalog Number

855H	–	B		D30		B		D
		a		b		c		d


Range “A” Industrial Horn		Range “C” Industrial Horn		Range “E” Industrial Horn

a
Product Type
Code	Description
B	Industrial Horn, Grey Housing

b
Voltage
Code	Description
D30	10...30V DC
A24	24V AC 50/60 Hz
A10	115V AC 50/60 Hz
A20	230V AC 50/60 Hz

c
Horn Type
Code	Description
A	100 dB, 10 Tone, 2-Stage (DC)
	100 dB, 10 Tone, 1-Stage (AC)
B	104 dB, 32 Tone, 3-Stage (DC)
	104 dB, 32 Tone, 3-Stage (AC)
C	112 dB, 32 Tone, 3-Stage (DC)
	112 dB, 32 Tone, 3-Stage (AC)
D	119 dB, 45 Tone, 3-Stage (DC)
	119 dB, 45 Tone, 3-Stage (AC)
E	126 dB, 45 Tone, 3-Stage (DC)
	126 dB, 45 Tone, 3-Stage (AC)

d
Mount Option
Code	Description
D	Standard base for surface or on-the-wall mounting with conduit openings and hole plugs

Sound Output	Supply Voltage	Cat. No.
100 dB max. at 1 m, 2 circuit DC, 1 circuit AC, 10 selectable tones	10...30V DC	855H-BD30AD
	115V AC, 50/60 Hz	855H-BA10AD
104 dB max. at 1 m, 3 circuit AC or DC, 32 selectable tones	10...30V DC	855H-BD30BD
104 dB max. at 1 m, 3 circuit AC or DC, 32 selectable tones	115V AC, 50/60 Hz	855H-BA10BD
112 dB max. at 1 m, 3 circuit AC or DC, 32 selectable tones	10...30V DC	855H-BD30CD
112 dB max. at 1 m, 3 circuit AC or DC, 32 selectable tones	115V AC, 50/60 Hz	855H-BA10CD
119 dB max. at 1 m, 3 circuit AC or DC, 45 selectable tones	10...30V DC	855H-BD30DD
119 dB max. at 1 m, 3 circuit AC or DC, 45 selectable tones	115V AC, 50/60 Hz	855H-BA10DD
126 dB max. at 1 m, 3 circuit AC or DC, 45 selectable tones	10...30V DC	855H-BD30ED
126 dB max. at 1 m, 3 circuit AC or DC, 45 selectable tones	115V AC, 50/60 Hz	855H-BA10ED

High-Performance Electronic Horns with Attached Strobe Beacons

Build a Catalog Number

855H

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D12


Range “A” Horn with Beacon		Range “C” Horn with Beacon		Range “E” Horn with Beacon

a
Product Type
Code	Description
BC	Electronic Horn with Xenon Strobe Beacon, Grey Housing

b
Voltage
Code	Description
D12	12V DC
D24	24V DC
A24	24V AC 50/60 Hz
A10	115V AC 50/60 Hz
A20	230V AC 50/60 Hz

c
Horn Type
Code	Description
A	100 dB, 10 Tone, 2-Stage (DC)
	100 dB, 10 Tone, 1-Stage (AC)
B	104 dB, 32 Tone, 3-Stage (DC)
	104 dB, 32 Tone, 3-Stage (AC)
C	112 dB, 32 Tone, 3-Stage (DC)
	112 dB, 32 Tone, 3-Stage (AC)
D	119 dB, 45 Tone, 3-Stage (DC)
	119 dB, 45 Tone, 3-Stage (AC)
E	126 dB, 45 Tone, 3-Stage (DC)
	126 dB, 45 Tone, 3-Stage (AC)

d
Mount Option
Code	Description
D	Standard base for surface or on-the-wall mounting with conduit openings and hole plugs

e
Illuminated Function
Code	Description
R	5J Strobe

f
Lens Color
Code	Description
3	Green
4	Red
5	Amber
6	Blue
7	Clear
8	Yellow

Sound Output	Voltage	Beacon Lens Color	Cat. No.
100 dB max. at 1 m, 2 circuit DC, 1 circuit AC, 10 selectable tones	24V DC	Green	855H-BCD24ADR3
		Red	855H-BCD24ADR4
		Amber	855H-BCD24ADR5
	115V AC, 50/60 Hz	Green	855H-BCA10ADR3
		Red	855H-BCA10ADR4
		Amber	855H-BCA10ADR5
104 dB max. at 1 m, 3 circuit AC or DC, 32 selectable tones	24V DC	Green	855H-BCD24BDR3
		Red	855H-BCD24BDR4
		Amber	855H-BCD24BDR5
	115V AC, 50/60 Hz	Green	855H-BCA10BDR3
		Red	855H-BCA10BDR4
		Amber	855H-BCA10BDR5
112 dB max. at 1 m, 3 circuit AC or DC, 32 selectable tones	24V DC	Green	855H-BCD24CDR3
		Red	855H-BCD24CDR4
		Amber	855H-BCD24CDR5
	115V AC, 50/60 Hz	Green	855H-BCA10CDR3
		Red	855H-BCA10CDR4
		Amber	855H-BCA10CDR5
119 dB max. at 1 m, 3 circuit AC or DC, 45 selectable tones	24V DC	Green	855H-BCD24DDR3
		Red	855H-BCD24DDR4
		Amber	855H-BCD24DDR5
	115V AC, 50/60 Hz	Green	855H-BCA10DDR3
		Red	855H-BCA10DDR4
		Amber	855H-BCA10DDR5
126 dB max. at 1 m, 3 circuit AC or DC, 45 selectable tones	24V DC	Green	855H-BCD24EDR3
		Red	855H-BCD24EDR4
		Amber	855H-BCD24EDR5
	115V AC, 50/60 Hz	Green	855H-BCA10EDR3
		Red	855H-BCA10EDR4
		Amber	855H-BCA10EDR5

Accessories

Description		Cat. No.
M20 Hole Plug Replacement Kit		855H-AHPK
Description	Type	Cat. No.
Gasket Set Replacement Kit	Range A, B, and Beacon Light	855H-AGKBAB
	Range C Horn	855H-AGKC
	Range D Horn	855H-AGKD
	Range E Horn	855H-AGKE
Description	Color	Cat. No.
Replacement Beacon Light Lens	Red	855B-ABLR
	Green	855B-ABLG
	Amber	855B-ABLA
	Blue	855B-ABLB
	Clear	855B-ABLC
	Yellow	855B-ABLY

Specifications

Industrial Electronic Horns and Horns with Strobe Beacons

Mechanical Ratings
Shock and Vibration		Listed below are reference guidelines for maximum shock and vibration standards for the 855H.
		Shock		Vibration
Range A Horn		15 G Peak		3 G Peak
Range B Horn		15 G Peak		3 G Peak
Range C Horn		15 G Peak		3 G Peak
Range D Horn		15 G Peak		3 G Peak
Range E Horn		15 G Peak		1 G Peak

Range A Horn with Strobe Beacon		15 G Peak		3 G Peak
Range B Horn with Strobe Beacon		15 G Peak		3 G Peak
Range C Horn with Strobe Beacon		15 G Peak		3 G Peak
Range D Horn with Strobe Beacon		15 G Peak		3 G Peak
Range E Horn with Strobe Beacon		15 G Peak		1 G Peak
Environmental Ratings
Ingress Ratings	Electronic Horns	UL Type 13/3R, IP56
	Horn with Beacon	UL Type 13, IP56
		Operating		Storage
Temperature Ranges	Electronic Horns	–13…+131 °F (–25…+55 °C)		–40…+167 °F (–40…+75 °C)
	Horns with Beacons	–13…+131 °F (–25…+55 °C)		–40…+167 °F (–40…+75 °C)
Materials
Horn Cover and Base		ABS
Beacon Housing		Polycarbonate
Beacon Lens		Polycarbonate
Gasket (Cover to Base)		Nitrile 70
Gasket (Enclosure back to wall)		Nitrile 70
Gasket (Horn to Beacon)		Nitrile 70
Gasket (Screw Mounting Hole)		Fiber
Performance Ratings
		Sound Output
Range A Horn		100 dB max. @ 1 meter
Range B Horn		104 dB max. @ 1 meter
Range C Horn		112 dB max @ 1 meter
Range D Horn		119 dB max @ 1 meter
Range E Horn		126 dB max @ 1 meter
		Xenon Lamp Rating
Strobe Beacon		5 Joule Output
Operating Voltage
		DC Voltage		AC Voltage
All Horns		10...30V DC		24V AC 50/60 Hz (+/-10%)	115V AC 50/60 Hz (+/-10%)	230V AC 50/60 Hz (+/-10%)
All Horns with Strobe Beacon		12V DC (+/-10%)	24V DC (+/-10%)	24V AC 50/60 Hz (+/-10%)	115V AC 50/60 Hz (+/-10%)	230V AC 50/60 Hz (+/-10%)
Current Consumption
Horns		Range A	Range B	Range C	RangeD	Range E
10...30V DC		25 mA	25 mA	25 mA	200 mA	950 mA
24V AC 50/60 Hz		40 mA	40 mA	40 mA	500 mA	1000mA
115V AC 50/60 Hz		13 mA	20 mA	20 mA	100 mA	240 mA
240V AC 50/60 Hz		13 mA	15 mA	15 mA	60 mA	120 mA
Horns with Strobe Beacon
12V DC		525 mA	525 mA	525 mA	700 mA	1450 mA
24V DC		275 mA	275 mA	275 mA	450 mA	1200 mA
24V AC		405 mA	405 mA	405 mA	865 mA	1200 mA
115V AC		113 mA	120 mA	120 mA	200 mA	340 mA
240V AC		63 mA	65 mA	65 mA	110 mA	170 mA
Flashing Frequency
Strobe Beacon		1 Hz

Approximate Dimensions

Dimensions in millimeters (inches). Dimensions are not intended to be used for manufacturing purposes.

Horns

Range A&B

Range C

Range D

Range E

Horns with Beacons

Range A&B

Range C

Range D

Range E