Caution Beacons

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Wanco Caution Beacons are the right choice for school zones, pedestrian crossings, work sites and other areas that require motorists’ attention. Bright LED beacons and simple controls, combined with a variety of options, make Wanco Beacons ideally suited for any application. Choose from a variety of preconfigured kits or select individual components as needed.

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Today’s school children face a dangerous journey: crossing the street. School-age children are at much greater risk walking to and from school than at any other time in their school day. Children are especially vulnerable to accidents involving motor vehicles because they are difficult for drivers to see and they can lack good judgment when crossing streets.

Roadside work crews are also vulnerable, as their attention is focused on the job at hand, not necessarily on passing traffic. Meanwhile, inattentive drivers distracted by cell phones are everywhere and work zone accidents are common.

Attract Attention

Flashing beacons attract attention to speed limit and work zone signs that tell drivers to slow down. When combined with traffic calming devices, such as Wanco Speed Signs, our beacons greatly improve visibility and decrease vehicle speeds.

Single beacons flash on and off, while dual beacons flash alternately (one is on while the other is off). These bright, LED beacons feature state-of-the-art technology and are immediately visible when flashing.

Kits and Components

Wanco Caution Beacons can be permanently mounted in school zones and other high-risk areas, or installed in temporary work zones. We have beacon kits that include all the components you need for single, dual and 3-beacon permanent applications, as well as kits for temporary installations. We also make all of our kit components available individually.

Simple controls and a variety of options make Wanco Caution Beacons easy to use. Automatic night dimming improves efficiency, and the optional 365-day timer allows continuous operation without intervention.

Features

  • Kits for common applications
  • Individual components for custom installations
  • Permanent and temporary applications
  • Solar charging system or commercial power
  • Automatic night dimming

Beacon System

  • Kits for temporary and permanent installations include beacons, batteries, solar panels, timers and more
  • 12-inch and 8-inch beacons with bright, power-efficient LEDs for flexibility and visibility
  • Beacons meet MUTCD for flash rate, lamp size and color
  • Aluminum enclosure houses electronics and battery, and features an integral police lock
  • Heavy-duty battery box is made of steel, can be bolted down and locked with hasps and padlocks
  • Alternating flasher with solar regulator and automatic low-voltage-disconnect circuit
  • 365-day programmable timer for continuous operation without intervention
  • Aluminum pole, 4-in. dia. (4.5-in. OD), 14-foot with pedestal base, ready for installation
  • Regulatory signs

Power System

  • Choose either commercial AC power or battery power with 55-watt solar-based charging system
  • Solar panels charge batteries automatically without intervention
  • Charging system shuts down when batteries are fully charged, preventing damage

Permanent-Mount Kits

3-head kit

  • (2) 12-inch beacon heads
  • (1) 8-inch beacon head
  • (2) AGM batteries
  • 55-watt solar panel
  • 365-day timer
  • Alternating flasher
  • Solar regulator
  • Low-voltage disconnect
  • Aluminum enclosure

2-head kit

  • (2) 12-inch beacon heads
  • (2) AGM batteries
  • 55-watt solar panel
  • Alternating flasher
  • Solar regulator
  • Low-voltage disconnect
  • Aluminum enclosure

1-head kit

  • (1) 12-inch beacon head
  • (2) AGM batteries
  • 55-watt solar panel
  • Alternating flasher
  • Solar regulator
  • Low-voltage disconnect
  • Aluminum enclosure

Temporary Installation Kits

55-watt kit

  • (1) 12-inch beacon head
  • (2) Flooded batteries
  • 55-watt solar panel
  • Solar regulator
  • Low-voltage disconnect
  • Steel enclosure

85-watt kit

  • (1) 12-inch beacon head
  • (2) Flooded batteries
  • 85-watt solar panel
  • Solar regulator
  • Low-voltage disconnect
  • Steel enclosure

Individual Components

Beacon Heads

  • 12-inch head
  • 8-inch head

Enclosures

  • Aluminum control box
  • Welded steel battery box

Solar Power

  • 85-watt solar panel
  • 110-watt solar panel

Other Components

  • 365-day programmable timer
  • 14-foot aluminum pole with base
  • Choice of regulatory signs

Specifications

Beacon heads

Lamp

Amber LED

Size

12-inch standard head, 8-inch rear head

Construction

Yellow polycarbonate

Lens

Lens in LED lamp

Visor

Tunnel type, extending 12 inches from door surface

Power

18 W

Input voltage

10.5 to 25.0 V dc

Aluminum control/battery box

Size — W x H x D

16.5 x 20.5 x 12.5 inches
(42 x 52 x 32 cm)

Lock

Integral police lock

Rating

NEMA 4

Steel battery box

Size — W x H x D

15 x 14.3 x 16 inches
(38.1 x 36.3 x 40.6 cm)

Lock

Hasp accepts padlock

Rating

NEMA 4

Charging system

Batteries

One or two 6 V dc gel-cell batteries

Solar panel

One 55-, 85-, or 110-watt panel

Solar panel mounting

45-degree tilted steel frame

Cable length

20 ft. (6.1 m)

Flasher/solar regulator

Flash rate

50 to 60 times per minute

Input voltage

11.5 to 25.0 V dc

Rating

25 A @ 12 V dc, temperature compensation

Mounting

Factory-installed inside control/battery box

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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