I am a new user here, but I have been into alarms since I was in Kindergarten. I kind of lost interest for a while, and just now have gotten back into the swing of things.
I have recently acquired three alarms, one is still on it’s way; a Simplex TrueAlert 4903-9419. Yes, I know that this alarm requires a sync module, and I will be attempting to make one on my own by using an Arduino.
I also have a raspberry pi which I could attempt a control panel with, but I would have to see related posts about creating a home made fire alarm control, but it would depend on my skills to code and program.
Anyway, on to my “collection.”
First off; a Simplex 2901-9806 B4 on a 2903 strobe plate…That I picked up for the oh-so-expensive price of $2 at the flea market. I have no idea if the 2903 light plates are more uncommon than the 2903 strobe plates, but if someone could let me know, it would be much appreciated! c:
And last; a Federal Vibratone 450D B4. These usually ran for around $100 new out of Federal Signal, but my uncle bought this one for me on eBay for my birthday. $15.
I will update this as time goes on.
Thanks for stopping in and checking out my little collection. I expect this collection to exponentially grow as time goes on.
Off to a good start! 2093 light plates are about as common as the strobe plates, if not a little more. It seems like the light plates were more often used for march time horn installations, while strobe plates were used for bells, chimes, and speakers.
The Simplex 2901-9806, SAE 2dcd, Federal Signal 450D, FCI HP, etc. are all the same horn, with the 450D being the “original” model, and the others are rebranded.
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I have recently acquired three alarms, one is still on it's way; a Simplex TrueAlert 4903-9419. Yes, I know that this alarm requires a sync module, and I will be attempting to make one on my own by using an Arduino.
I also have a raspberry pi which I could attempt a control panel with, but I would have to see related posts about creating a home made fire alarm control, but it would depend on my skills to code and program.
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From my own and Andrews experience, all I can say is good luck, because we’ve only built panels based on microcontrollers like the PICAXE, BASIC Stamp and the Arduino.
I would not mind going at an Arduino based FACP, but it would take a bit of coding, and I am in need of a few parts.
I understand that there are screens out there that I could use, but I want to go simple and compact.
I was thinking something along the lines of about 18 inches high, 12 inches across, and about two inches deep. The wiring would be a mess, but what isn’t anymore? haha.
I actually have found a SmartSync module and a few other alarms, so now I can get down to building a system.