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.
P.S. as some shameless advertisement, I’m selling 90% of my collection and would be happy to send you a mystery box if you’re looking to grow your collection.
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.