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XL-5530-LW300-S-R XL-5530-LW300-S-R 41886 PUI Audio, Inc. BUZZER PIEZO 12V 54.5MM BRACKET Bulk
AI-4028-P-SP32-R AI-4028-P-SP32-R 5684 PUI Audio, Inc. BUZZER PIEZO 12V 40X40MM PNL MNT Bulk
14-810.002 14-810.002 2356 EAO BUZZER PIEZO 24V Bulk
ZT028LDCTY ZT028LDCTY 2062 Mallory Sonalert Products Inc. BUZZER PIEZO 30.74MM PNL MNT Bulk
CPS-5449-120PM CPS-5449-120PM 5689 CUI Devices BUZZER PIEZO 12V 54MM FLANGE Box
SC628M SC628M 22918 Mallory Sonalert Products Inc. BUZZER PIEZO 42.98MM PNL MNT Bulk
PK-20A35EW-24VQ PK-20A35EW-24VQ 41782 Mallory Sonalert Products Inc. BUZZER PIEZO 24V 28MM FLANGE Bulk
GT-11PS GT-11PS 25663 Soberton Inc. BUZZER MAGNETIC 1.5V 12MM TH Bulk
PS-953Q PS-953Q 41899 Mallory Sonalert Products Inc. BUZZER PIEZO 12V 33MM TH Bulk
WT-1212 WT-1212 32665 Soberton Inc. BUZZER MAGNETIC 12V 12MM TH Tray
X-5328-P-C-LW165-R X-5328-P-C-LW165-R 18900 PUI Audio, Inc. BUZZER PIEZO 6V 53MM PNL MNT Tray
API-4260-LW150-2-R API-4260-LW150-2-R 34443 PUI Audio, Inc. BUZZER MAGNETIC 12V 42MM FLANGE Box
PF-21A31PQ PF-21A31PQ 17274 Mallory Sonalert Products Inc. BUZZER PIEZO 12V 24MM TH Bulk
AI-2304-TT-24V-2-R AI-2304-TT-24V-2-R 45947 PUI Audio, Inc. BUZZER MAGNETIC 24V 23X17MM TH Tray
CPE-422AC CPE-422AC 31990 CUI Devices BUZZER PIEZO 220V 41.8MM FLANGE Box
MCP320B2Q MCP320B2Q 37250 Mallory Sonalert Products Inc. BUZZER PIEZO 12V 23.4MM TH Bulk
CPE-420 CPE-420 7077 CUI Devices BUZZER PIEZO 12V 41.8MM FLANGE Box
PK-35H29W-24VQ PK-35H29W-24VQ 33319 Mallory Sonalert Products Inc. BUZZER PIEZO 24V 42MM FLANGE Bulk
CPE-4485 CPE-4485 12436 CUI Devices BUZZER PIEZO 12V 44.8MM TH Tray
AI-2304-TF-LW120-5V-R AI-2304-TF-LW120-5V-R 14502 PUI Audio, Inc. BUZZER MAGN 4.5V 32X17MM FLANGE Tray

Alarms, Buzzers, and Sirens

1. What are Alarms, Buzzers, and Sirens?

1) ‌Buzzer‌

‌Active Buzzer‌: Built-in oscillation circuit, it will sound when powered on, but the tone is single‌.

‌Passive Buzzer‌: It needs to be driven by an external pulse signal, the tone frequency can be controlled, and the cost is lower‌.

‌Type Subdivision‌: Including piezoelectric (relying on piezoelectric ceramic vibration) and electromagnetic (driving the diaphragm through the electromagnetic coil)‌.

 

2) ‌Alarm and Sirens‌

 

Especially used in high-intensity warning scenarios, such as ship alarm systems that must comply with specific military standards (such as MIL-DTL-0015303R)‌.

 

2. How do Alarms Work?

1) ‌Sounding Principle‌

 

Piezoelectric: The audio signal is generated by the multivibrator to drive the piezoelectric ceramic to vibrate‌.

Electromagnetic: The interaction between the electromagnetic coil and the magnet drives the diaphragm to sound‌.

 

2) ‌Drive Circuit‌

 

Commonly used NPN/PNP transistor or MOS tube drive, pay attention to the current limiting resistor and bleeder diode protection circuit‌.

 

When the microcontroller is driven, an external current amplifier chip (such as ULN2003) is required to provide sufficient driving capacity.

 

3. What are Alarms, Buzzers, and Sirens Used For?

Consumer Electronics: Prompt tone generation for computer motherboards, printers, electronic toys, and other devices.

Industrial and Security: Fire alarm and equipment failure warning.

 

Automotive Electronics: Reversing radar, safety system alarm.

 

Ship and Military: Ship alarm devices that meet specific standards.

 

4. How to Choose Alarms, Buzzers, and Sirens?

Parameter Considerations: Operating voltage (1.5V-15V), sound pressure level, frequency range (1.5kHz-5kHz), etc.

 

Note: Some devices need to select the packaging type according to the scenario (such as a piezoelectric buzzer with a resonance box to enhance the volume).

 

5. Alarms, Buzzers, and Sirens FAQs

1) ‌In which scenarios are alarm systems widely used? ‌

Mainly used for building fire warning and intelligent evacuation, such as real-time danger notification and crowd guidance through sound and light alarm equipment. ‌

 

2) ‌What safety regulations should be considered when using alarm equipment? ‌

Fire safety guidelines must be followed, such as regularly checking the status of the equipment, ensuring that the installation location meets emergency evacuation requirements, and avoiding false triggering of electromagnetic interference. ‌

 

3) ‌What are the regulatory requirements for alarm systems? ‌

Some scenarios (such as vehicle seat belt warning systems) must comply with specific regulations, such as allowing exemptions from alarm triggering in specific startup modes, but still meeting basic safety standards. ‌

 

4) ‌How to design user-friendly alarm prompts? ‌

The alarm sound must clearly distinguish different emergency levels (such as a short buzzer sound for a mild warning, and a continuous siren sound for a high-risk state) and reduce environmental noise interference. ‌