Pfannenberg – PA 20 10-60DC
The Pfannenberg PATROL PA 20 10-60DC delivers extremely powerful audible warning signals for large industrial facilities, infrastructure projects, and safety-critical applications.
Pfannenberg PATROL PA 20 10-60DC Sounder
The Pfannenberg PATROL PA 20 10-60DC delivers extremely powerful audible warning signals for large industrial facilities, infrastructure projects, and safety-critical applications. As the highest-output model within the PATROL sounder range, it combines exceptional sound performance, wide-area coverage, and simplified installation to provide highly effective alarm signaling in demanding environments.
Furthermore, the PA 20 incorporates Pfannenberg’s advanced 3D Coverage technology, enabling outstanding sound distribution and excellent penetration around machinery, structures, and other acoustic obstacles. As a result, operators can achieve effective warning coverage across large areas while reducing the number of sounders required.
The PATROL design also helps simplify installation and commissioning. Its robust impact-resistant housing and industrial-grade protection make it suitable for indoor and outdoor environments, while external tone selection provides flexibility for a wide variety of alarm and warning applications.
Key Features
- High-performance industrial sounder
- Maximum sound output of up to 122 dB(A)
- Advanced PATROL 3D Coverage technology
- Excellent acoustic penetration and wide-area coverage
- Reduces the number of signalling devices required
- Fast and simple installation
- External tone selection
- Impact-resistant housing
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications
- NEMA 4 / 4X environmental protection
- UL approved
- EN54-3 certified
- VdS approved
- Approved by CNBOP-PIB
- EurAsian Conformity (EAC) certified
Electrical Specifications
- Rated Voltage: 12 VDC, 24 VDC, 48 VDC
- Operating Voltage Range: 10 to 60 VDC
- Current consumption (max): 120 to 880 mA
Certifications
- ISO 9001 – ISO 14001
- Certificate of Hamburg Town
- DNV GL
- UKCA
- UL
- EN 54-3
- EN 54-23
- MED
- CE
- NEMA
- EAC
- VdS
Acoustic Coverage
PA 20 LO (Low Output)
For applications requiring VdS / EN54-3 approval, the factory setting limits the sound output to 120 dB(A).
Coverage area with DIN tone:
- 80 dB(A): 68 × 77.6 × 68 m
- 85 dB(A): 38.2 × 43.7 × 38.2 m
- 90 dB(A): 21.5 × 24.5 × 21.5 m
PA 20 HO (High Output)
For industrial applications where VdS / EN54-3 certification is not required, the sound output can be increased to the maximum setting of 122 dB(A).
Coverage area with DIN tone:
- 80 dB(A): 85.6 × 97.7 × 85.6 m
- 85 dB(A): 48.1 × 55 × 48.1 m
- 90 dB(A): 27.1 × 30.9 × 27.1 m
| Sound pressure level | 120 dB(A) | 122 dB(A) |
|---|---|
| Sound pressure level @ DIN-tone | 118 dB(A) | 120 dB(A) |
| Sound level reduction | max. –9 dB via potentiometer |
| Alarm tones | 80 / 4 ext. selectable |
| Operating temperature | –40 °C … +55 °C |
| Storage temperature | –40 °C … +70 °C |
| Relative humidity | 90% |
| Protection system according to EN 60529 |
IP 66 (EN 60529), NEMA Type 4 & 4x |
| Protection class | II |
| Duty cycle | 100 % |
| Material | PC / ABS blend similar to RAL 3000 (flame red) | RAL 7035 (light grey) |
| Cable entry | 6x M20 knock-outs on side, 1 knock-out on back |
| Integrated seal with cable entry | 7–13 mm (feed-through grommet) |
| Connecting terminals | 0.14 – 2.5mm² fine stranded / AWG24 – AWG 14 |
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