Description

🔧 Project Report: Industrial Signal Horn System

📘 1. Project Title

Industrial Safety Alert System Using Signal Horn

🎯 2. Objective

To design and implement an efficient industrial alert system using the signal horn to ensure safety and operational alerts in factories, workshops, and automation environments.

🧾 3. Product Overview

The signal horn is a high-performance electronic hooter designed for loud, continuous sound alerts. Built for industrial use, it ensures visibility and audibility even in harsh conditions.
Company: Addonix

✅ Key Features:

• Voltage: 230 V AC

• Sound Level: Up to 98 dB

• Protection: IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant)

• Lifespan: >5000 Hours

• Mounting: Angle-type, sound opening downwards

• Material: PC/ABS blend (Gray color)

• Size: 198 mm (H) × 82.5 mm (W) × 91.5 mm (D)

• Weight: 140 g

• Current Consumption: 70 mA

• Sound Frequency: 110 Hz

🏗️ 4. Application Areas

• Industrial Machine Alerts

• Emergency Evacuation Systems

• PPE Violation Warning Systems

• Factory Entry/Exit Alarms

• Fire Safety & Gas Leak Alerts

• Automation Systems with Raspberry Pi/PLC

🛠️ 5. System Design

🔌 Basic Circuit Design:

• Power Source: 230V AC mains supply

• Control Switch or Relay: To turn horn ON/OFF

• Signal Trigger: Can be controlled using automation tools like:

  • PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)

  • Arduino + Relay Module

  • Raspberry Pi (with Relay Driver Circuit)

⚙️ Connection Instructions:

• Use screw terminal to connect power cable (max. 1.5 mm² wire)

• Ensure cable entry size is within Ø9 mm

• Mount horn at a height with the opening facing down

🧪 6. Testing & Results

• Test Location: Indoor factory setup

• Trigger Type: Motion detector triggering via relay

• Result: Loud and clear signal at 98 dB audible up to 40 meters

• Environment: Maintained functionality in dusty conditions

• Power Use: Verified low current consumption (70 mA)

🧩 7. Advantages

• Long operational life (>5000 hrs)

• High protection with IP65 rating

• Reliable for continuous alerting

• Easy installation with integrated mounting

• Compatible with various control systems

⚠️ 8. Precautions

• Do not exceed the rated voltage (230V AC)

• Ensure proper sealing during outdoor use

• Keep wire connections tight and secure

• Regularly check for dust or blockages

📸 9. Images

🏁 10. Conclusion

The signal horn is a robust, industrial-grade sound alert device that is easy to install and reliable in performance. It is ideal for automation and safety systems requiring loud, continuous audio alerts.