Weatherproof Eluxas have now been UL listed. The model numbers look weird, as there will be “EL3R” and “EL4X” models in addition to the “ELWP” models, which might mean the existing Eluxa devices will also be replaced. Alternatively, given the models “EL3RMP” and “EL4XBB,” the “3R” models might be flush mount like the E70 and MT while the “4X” models could be specifically designed for surface backboxes similar to the MT4. This could be important since it may mean the MIZ will be discontinued and replaced with the EL3RHN. Also, it may be worth noting that there are models “ELWPGSP(ST)” (and ELWPGST on this listing) which are replacement grilles for outdoor devices, according to this listing. Since there does not seem to be an ELWPGHN or ELWPGHS, the single tone horns will probably have the same large footprint as the future outdoor speakers, and the strobes may also have this large footprint.
Siemens also seems to have a new series of devices UL listed, but there is no indication in the model names that these devices are weatherproof. There are also listings for what appear to be separate colored lenses (which the Eluxa series does not currently have), which might mean Siemens will start producing their own devices again.
The devices do not appear to be CSFM listed at this time. I have also not seen any information about an Eluxa replacement for the RSSP.
wheelock-products.com now has outdoor strobes such as the EL4XST. This was probably not meant to be published yet, as it does not seem to be on Eaton’s website.
The new strobe seems to have a similar boxy design to the outdoor L-Series, and it does mount to a large backbox similar to the ELSPK. It also looks like this strobe provides a full candela range and meets UL 1971 requirements, which was not the case for Wheelock’s previous weatherproof devices.
It also appears that the 4X indicates that the backbox is NEMA 4X rated and the EL3RMP will be NEMA 3R rated. The EL3RST can be found on ADI Global Distribution, but there is currently no information about the ELWP series.
According to this thread, the devices were shown at the NFPA 2024 Conference & Expo. The outdoor grille looks like a larger version of the Edwards Genesis LED series weatherproof devices.
Wheelock recently posted this discontinuation notice for the AC Max and MT4-12/24-S, and the notice claims there was another letter posted in May 2024. I have not found this May 2024 letter anywhere, but the old weatherproof horns and strobes may have already been discontinued.
The weatherproof speakers have now been released. According to the datasheet, the speaker output is 400-4000 Hz like the ET series, but the 4/8 watt taps are only available for 70.7 VRMS input.
The RSSP has now been discontinued, according to this notice, which is very similar to the Xenon Tube Cessation from last year. There does not seem to be an Eluxa replacement, which is strange because the RSSP was recommended for use with the AMT and SA-S after the strobe models were discontinued, and the RSSP was used for dual strobe applications before this point.
I have not seen any discontinuation notice of the WP devices.
Wheelock has now discontinued the unmarked models of the outdoor amber lens Eluxa strobes. There still does not seem to be any sign of the old WP devices being discontinued.
