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Brigade Self Adjusting Reverse Alarm White Noise 77-97dB

127x76x65mm | Adjusts 5-10dB Above Ambient

SKU: BBS97SA
$22500
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Brigade bbs-tek SA-BBS-97 self adjusting reverse alarm. A built-in microphone sets the volume 5 to 10dB above ambient noise, anywhere from 77dB to 97dB. IP68 sealed, 12V/24V, bracket mount.

Description

The Brigade Self Adjusting Reverse Alarm White Noise 77-97dB (model SA-BBS-97) is a bbs-tek smart broadband reverse alarm for trucks, plant, tippers and traffic control vehicles. A built-in microphone reads the noise around the vehicle and the alarm sets its own volume 5 to 10dB above the ambient level, anywhere between 77dB and 97dB. On a quiet residential street it stays quiet. On a busy site with plant running, it lifts to stay heard.

Like the rest of the bbs-tek range it produces a multi-frequency broadband sound rather than a single-tone beep. The sound dissipates quickly and stays localised to the danger zone directly behind the vehicle, so people working nearby can tell which vehicle is reversing without the noise carrying across a whole depot or site.

A fixed-output alarm has to be set loud enough for the worst case, which means it is louder than it needs to be most of the time. Self adjusting output is the practical answer where one vehicle works across mixed environments, or where noise complaints have already become a problem.

The alarm is sealed to IP68 and epoxy filled against mud, water and vibration, with a mechanical resistance rating of 10G, and it can be steam and pressure cleaned. It runs on 12V and 24V systems with a 10 to 32V operating range. It carries UN ECE Regulation 10.06 EMC approval (E11*10R06/02*13115*00), is CE marked, conforms to SAE J994 and has been EMC tested to ISO 13766-1 and ISO 13766-2 for earth-moving and construction machinery.

Installation should be carried out by a suitably competent person or auto electrician. Do not fit a self adjusting alarm in a confined space where an echo can interfere with the volume system.

Also available: the Brigade Reverse Alarm White Noise 82dB, a fixed-output alarm for vehicles that work in one consistent environment.

Features

  • Self Adjusting Output: A built-in microphone reads ambient noise and sets the alarm 5 to 10dB above it, anywhere between 77dB and 97dB, so it is never louder than the job needs.
  • Broadband White Sound: Multi-frequency sound dissipates quickly and stays localised to the danger zone, unlike a constant single-tone beeper.
  • Directional and Locatable: Easy to tell which vehicle is reversing, even with several vehicles moving in the same area.
  • Reduced Noise Nuisance: Drops back automatically in quiet environments, which is the practical fix where noise complaints have become a problem.
  • IP68 Sealed: Epoxy filled housing resists mud, water and vibration, rated to 10G mechanical resistance, and can be steam and pressure cleaned.
  • 12V and 24V Compatible: Runs on 12/24Vdc systems with a 10 to 32V operating range.
  • EMC Approved: UN ECE Regulation 10.06 approval E11*10R06/02*13115*00, CE marked, FCC Part 15 Class B and ICES-003, plus EMC testing to ISO 13766-1 and ISO 13766-2 for earth-moving and construction machinery.
  • Bracket Mount: Integral mounting bracket, 98 to 108mm hole centres, 1.1m flylead.

Specifications

SKUBBS97SA
Modelbbs-tek SA-BBS-97
Brigade Part Number1399
Product TypeSelf adjusting broadband reverse alarm
Sound OutputBroadband white sound, 97dB ±4 max to 77dB ±4 min, measured at 1.2m (SAE J994 test condition)
Self AdjustmentSets output 5 to 10dB above ambient noise via built-in microphone
Sound Pattern70 ±10 cycles per minute
Sounder UnitDriver
Voltage12V / 24V DC (10 to 32V operating range)
Current Draw1A or less
Connection2 core flylead, 1.1m (1100mm ±50), red positive / black negative
Protection RatingIP68, mechanical resistance to 10G, epoxy filled against mud, water and vibration, steam and pressure cleanable
Operating Temperature-40°C to 85°C
Housing MaterialMoulded thermoplastic, black
MountingIntegral bracket, 98 to 108mm hole centres
Dimensions127mm (W) x 76mm (H) x 65mm (D)
ComplianceSAE J994 (environmental), CE marked, UN ECE R10.06 EMC approval E11*10R06/02*13115*00, FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B, ISED ICES-003, EMC tested to ISO 13766-1 and ISO 13766-2
Pack QuantityEach

Warranty

Manufacturer Warranty - Lifetime
Brigade cover bbs-tek reversing alarms under a lifetime warranty. This covers the alarm for the life of the vehicle it is fitted to, against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, in accordance with the manufacturer's standard warranty terms.

This warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, accidental or impact damage, incorrect or unauthorised installation, unauthorised modification, or use outside the product's stated operating conditions. Installation should be carried out by a qualified auto electrician; damage caused by DIY wiring is not covered. Fitting the alarm in a confined space where an echo interferes with the self adjusting volume system is outside its intended use.

To make a warranty claim, contact UAG Services Pty Ltd (Gate 2, 7 Royan Place, Bayswater North VIC 3153) at sales@uags.com.au or (03) 8750 0926 with your order reference, a description of the fault and photos of the product. UAG Services Pty Ltd will refer the claim to the manufacturer or authorised representative where required. Return shipping costs are handled in accordance with the UAGS Returns Policy unless otherwise required under Australian Consumer Law.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. This warranty is provided in addition to these rights and does not limit or exclude them.

Brigade Self Adjusting Reverse Alarm FAQs

How does the self adjusting volume actually work?

A microphone built into the alarm reads the noise level around the vehicle and sets the alarm 5 to 10dB above it, continuously. In a quiet street it sits near the 77dB end of the range. On a busy site with plant running it lifts towards 97dB. You do not set anything.

Why choose this over a fixed-output alarm?

A fixed alarm has to be set loud enough for the noisiest job it will ever do, so it is louder than necessary everywhere else. If your vehicles move between quiet residential work and loud sites, or if you have had noise complaints, the self adjusting alarm solves that without anyone having to remember to change a setting.

Is there anywhere I should not fit it?

Do not fit it in a confined space where sound can echo back to the microphone, because the echo interferes with the volume system. It needs to face directly rearwards with a clear path to the danger area, and it must not be fitted facing up or down.

Will it run on a 24V vehicle?

Yes. It runs on both 12V and 24V systems, with an operating range of 10 to 32V. For electric plant on 36 to 80V there is a separate model, the SA-BBS-97HV, which we can order in.

How loud is it?

Between 77dB and 97dB, each plus or minus 4, measured at 1.2m from the alarm and 1.2m above the ground, which is the test condition set out in SAE J994. You will often see reversing alarms quoted at 1 metre instead, so compare the test distance as well as the number.

Can I install this myself?

It mounts on its integral bracket, but wiring it into your vehicle's electrical system should be carried out by a suitably competent person or auto electrician. It wires to the fused positive reversing lamp circuit, with the earth to clean unpainted metal.

Is it waterproof?

Yes. It's IP68 sealed and epoxy filled against mud, water and vibration, rated to 10G mechanical resistance, and it can be steam and pressure cleaned.

What's the warranty on this alarm?

Brigade cover bbs-tek reversing alarms under a lifetime warranty, which runs for the life of the vehicle the alarm is fitted to. This is in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.