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Motor Driven Sirens
Motor driven sirens are a typical style of an audible signal. They work by the motor driving a bladed impeller, pulling in air and pushing it back out through vents to produce a whirring sound - similar to an air raid siren. These units are commonly used in remote...
Beacon Light Sources
We are constantly updating the technology used in our beacons to make them more energy efficient. With that in mind, we have nearly completed the process of replacing all our filament lamp beacons with LED beacons. There is a global unavailability of filament bulbs as...
Coding Principles of Beacons & Indicators
A visual signal must be designed in such a way that anyone who sees it can recognise it and is able to react immediately to it. Colours should also contrast with other colours – and even shapes in the same area to make them distinguishable, again, so that they can be...
Rotating Beacons
Rotating Beacons are ideal for various applications and are a great option for when an alternative is required to a flashing or static warning signal. Applications include vehicles, such as trucks and forklifts, fire and security systems, industrial process control...
Pulsed LED Beacons
Pulsed beacons are commonly used to warn of dangers or to signify an alarm. They work by an electronic circuit inside the beacon that controls the light source; turning it off and on constantly according to the flash rate set by the end-user, for example, 120fpm. Here...
Modular Stacking Beacons
DG Controls Modular Stacking Beacons are suited for a range of applications but are particularly ideal for multi-status signalling applications and commonly used on machinery to draw attention to fault conditions and warning messages. The towers are easily assembled...
Installation Accessories
There are a wide variety of installation accessories available with most sounders and beacons that help to aide greater visibility, makes general maintenance of the unit easier as it is more accessible and provides protection from nearby elements. Wall Mounted...
Telephone Ring Initiated Beacons
Telephone ring initiated beacons are designed for applications where a visual indication is required of a telephone ringing – for example in a factory where a high ambient noise level means it is difficult to hear a ringing telephone. They are also commonly used for...
Combined Sounder Beacons
It can often be difficult to hear an audible alarm if there is a lot of background noise. Similarly, it can be difficult to see a visual alarm in bright sunlight or if it is out of your line of sight. A combined sounder beacon addresses these problems by giving both a...
Beacon Installation
There are many considerations to think about when installing any type of beacon, the most important of course being that the work is carried out by qualified personnel. Further points to consider include application, orientation, mounting, maintenance and voltage drop...
The significance of Pulsed LED Warning Signals
What is the Significance of Pulsed LED Warning Signals? In this day and age, LED products are becoming more and more popular. This is because of its low power consumption and low maintenance. In actual fact, these LED products are now becoming first choice for status...
Are Filament Lamps beneficial to us?
A good quality light in our home has been a part of our daily lives. It ensures both our safety and security, which is why choosing the lamp that suits our needs and meets our requirements is very important. There are different types of the light bulb in the...
LED Status Signals – use & significance
Nowadays, LED or light-emitting diode products are becoming widely held due to its low power consumption and low maintenance. In fact, these LED products are becoming the selected products used for status signals. LED products offer countless advantages such as long...
Hand Driven Sirens
A Hand Crank Siren: How does it Work? A hand crank siren is quite similar to an air raid siren, tsunami siren, outdoor warning siren, flood siren, or a civil defense siren. It is usually a mechanical or electronic device that is used to produce a high degree or loud...
Stacking Beacons – In Detail
A wide range of modular stacking, or click-together beacon lamps, often referred to as Andon lights, is an ideal product suited for both external and internal multi-status signalling applications. These products are also commonly used on different types of machinery...
The Importance of Strobe Lighting
Light is life, some say. Well, obviously – it really is! No one can imagine a life without light. Light is very important for us, especially when doing our day to day tasks. Light is everywhere too, you cannot go into one place or another if there is no light. In this...
Product of the Month – High Powered LED Beacon
Get ready for JANUARY's Product of the Month - PSB/HP-LED Multi-Function Beacon Multi-function beacon with high powered LEDs. This model is IP66 rated, and has the additional functionality of 8 different operating modes, including static...
The Importance of Factory Automation
In the context of the industry of manufacturing, the commercial sustainability of a certain company merely depends on the production of its finished goods. Furthermore, also included here are the systems that are used in producing them. Regardless of the...
Aircraft Warning Signals: Essential for Safety
AWL or aircraft warning lights are very important devices on which buildings use to make themselves visible to aircrafts, may it be night time or day time. These devices must have precise features, in terms of its light intensity, light colour, and beam...
Product of the Month – Multi-Tone Electronic Sounder
Don't miss DECEMBER's Product of the Month - IAS-T Multi-Tone Sounder Electronic sounder with 64 tone combinations. With internal volume control, and a maximum output of 114dB(A). IP66 (horn must NOT be mounted pointing upwards), and compatible...
Warning Signals: Significant For Safety & Security
Unfortunately, death is inevitable. No one is safe and when death knocks on our door. It may come in the form of an infectious disease caused by viruses or natural disasters such as hurricanes or earthquakes. In order to somehow prevent and prolong death’s...
Product of the Month – MIH Traffic Lights
Get ready for NOVEMBER's Product of the Month…MIH 2 & 3 High Traffic Lights Your choice of 2 or 3 high units available, in either LED for high brightness, or B15D Filament Lamp. Our LED version is a static uni-directional LED signal, with low...
STC Micro Tower Beacon
Have you ever heard of Toyota? Yes it’s that Japanese car company legendary for revolutionising the way manufacturing is done through Six Sigma and Jidoka, or the “automation with a human touch” principle of the Lean manufacturing approach, among other things...
Product of the Month – Combined LED Beacon & Multi-Tone Sounder
Get ready for OCTOBER's Product of the Month…ISB-E Combined Beacon / Sounder 114 dB Multi-tone Sounder with Integrated LED Beacon. IP65 rated, with 64 tone electronic sounder incorporating internal volume control. White base as standard, with Black and...
Product of The Month – XFB Xenon Strobe
As we look at modern technologies today, and see the developments over the years, we may somehow ask ourselves…will we reach the end of science and technology? Will we eventually invent everything there is to be invented? Perhaps many of you will say that there is...
Product of the Month – Xenon Strobe Beacon
Don’t miss SEPTEMBER's Product of the Month…XFB Xenon Strobe Beacon 5J Xenon Strobe beacon, available with a Red or White base. Multiple units from both the Series B and Series C ranges can be joined together, including the matching IAS-C Sounder, to...
Congratulations to our Stacey!
Last month, the new Mr & Mrs Parker jetted off to exchange their wedding vows in sunny Cyprus, where their nuptials took place. Stacey & Kev celebrated their special day with close family, in the beautiful surroundings of Pafos. We didn’t miss...
Product of the Month – Multi Function LED Beacon
Get ready for JULY's Product of the Month...PSE/LED Multi-Function Beacon Multi-Function Rotating / Pulsed / Static LED Beacon with 8 different operating modes. Low current consumption unit, and operating mode is easily selectable at installation....
Pneumatic & Electronic Sirens
Hearing is one of the most important senses a man can have. It allows a person to hear sounds through the mechanical waves that are transmitted and stimulates the hearing organs. Each of the Earth’s components and everything that is in it including plants,...
Audible Warning Signal Devices
We are always surrounded by a sea of sound. There is not a minute of the day when we cannot hear some sound. To get an idea of how big and important a part of sound plays in our lives, imagine what the world would be like without sound. Imagine yourself on a...