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SOUNDOFF SIGNAL INTRODUCES NEW LIGHTBAR AND SIREN WWW.SOUNDOFFSIGNAL.COM
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n June 2021, SoundOff Signal added to the proven nFORCE product family with an all-new lightbar, the nFORCE NXT. The NXT is the next generation of what many consider to be the industry’s most progressive full-size emergency vehicle lightbar. It builds on the nFORCE lightbar’s extreme reliability and proven features, while adding new network architecture and improved output.
SoundOff’s engineers have significantly increased brightness by up to 15 percent, lowered the amp draw for a 20-percent reduction in power consumption, and made it harder working than ever before. This power consumption reduction helps agencies improve their fuel savings when used in conjunction with the new Ford Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid. All expected, industry-standard features are included, such as a builtin photocell to allow for auto-dimming, and the NXT allows for a very quick install with its simple three-wire install. The NXT will interface directly with SoundOff’s 500 Series Siren controller without a Break Out Box (BOB), and is fully controllable with bluePRINT or traditional discreet-wire switching. NXT is available in single-, dual-, or tri-colored configurations, making it suitable for any fleet. Red, blue, green, amber, and white are the available colors. The NXT is also now available with tinted lenses, symmetrical end caps, and lower top cover height, adding up to a 10-percent reduction in profile height to further reduce aerodynamic drag. Each inboard module can be ordered with six or nine LEDs in singlecolor, 12 in dual-color, and 18 in tri-color, while corner modules are available with 12 or 18 LEDs, 24 LEDs, and 30 LEDs respectively. Every module can be programmed for stop/tail/turn, arrow, cruise, low-power, and steady-burn, as well as eight flashing modes. NXT offers more than 150 flash pattern variations to pick from, too! With more efficient optics, the NXT improves on 360-degree coverage in warning mode while also allowing for more even scene lighting cover-
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age in all directions. For safety on scene or during high-risk stops, dedicated six LED takedown and three LED alley light modules are standard; however, any light module can be programmed as a takedown, scene, work, or alley light as desired. For upfitters or agency installers, the Windows-based PC application simplifies programming and enhances configurability and control. This use of PC application in conjunction with SoundOff Signal sirens simplifies install with “plug and play” RJ45 capability, saving configuration time and enhancing configurability by directly mapping siren buttons to control lightbar functions. All told, NXT represents the best of what’s next from SoundOff Signal, as they continue to improve upon their products, innovate in the market, and build enduring customer relationships.
Specifications on the new NXT include: • Input Voltage Range 10-32 Vdc • Number of LEDs and maximum current draw: @ 12.8 VDC Inboard Warning Modules 6 LED Single Color: <1.0 Amp; 12 LED Dual Color: <1.0 Amp or 18 LED Tricolor < 1.0 Amp Corner Modules Takedown Alley 12 LED Single Color: <2.0 Amp; 24 LED Dual Color: <2.0 Amp or 3 • Number of LEDs and maximum wattage: @ 12.8 VDC Inboard Warning Modules 6 LED Single Color: <6.4 Watts; 9 LED Single Color: <9.6 Watts; 12 LED Dual Color: <6.4 Watts or 18 LED Tricolor: <6.4 Watts Corner Modules 12 LED Single Color: <12.8 Watts; 18 LED Single Color: <19.2 Watts; 24 LED Dual Color: <12.8 Watts or 30 LED Tricolor: <12.8 Watts Takedown 6 LED: <12.8 Watts Alley 3 LED: <6.4 Watts • Flash Patterns Warning 66 Takedown/Alley 25 Arrow L/C/R 11 • Operating Temperature: -40° C to +65° C / -40° F to +149° F • Dimensions: Lengths Height Depth 2 Module: 24” (61 cm); 4 Module: 36” (91 cm); 5 Module: 42” (107 cm); 6 Module: 48” (122 cm); 7
