Whelen Backup Alarm
Whelen Self-Adjusting Backup Alarm
Protect ground crews without waking the whole neighborhood. Whelen's self-adjusting backup alarms continuously listen to ambient noise and automatically adjust their output 5-10 dB above it, so the warning always cuts through on a loud job site yet stays neighborly on a quiet overnight run. Fully encapsulated, solid-state electronics in a glass-filled nylon housing make these alarms steam-cleanable, pressure-washable, and ready for years of duty on plow trucks, spreaders, utility bodies, and heavy equipment.
Key Features & Upfitter Specs
- Self-Adjusting Output: Choose from four ranges — 77-97 dB, 77-102 dB, 82-107 dB, or 87-112 dB — and the alarm automatically tracks ambient noise so it is always loud enough to be heard, never louder than it needs to be.
- Durability: Fully encapsulated solid-state electronics in a rugged glass-filled nylon housing. Steam-cleanable and pressure-washable for salt spreaders, refuse trucks, and wash-bay fleets.
- Voltage: 12-24 VDC operation (the 82-107 dB model runs 12-48 VDC for electric and specialty chassis).
- Mounting & Wiring: Universal bracket mounts horizontally or vertically. Available with stud terminals or blunt-cut wire leads to match your harness plan.
- Compliance: SAE Class F certified and backed by Whelen's 2 year warranty. Made in America.
Choosing Your Options
- Alarm Volume: 77-97 dB (P/N BU7797) suits general fleet and municipal trucks. 77-102 dB (BU77102) adds headroom for street sweepers and refuse. 82-107 dB (BU82107) covers high-noise construction sites and 12-48 VDC equipment. 87-112 dB (BU87112) is the choice for mining, quarry, and the loudest environments.
- Wiring: Stud Terminals give a serviceable, ring-terminal connection upfitters prefer on equipment that gets rewired. Wire Leads (the "L" models) splice straight into the reverse-lamp circuit for the fastest install.
Pair any of these alarms with the Whelen Backup Alarm Switch (BUSW1) when the application calls for operator control.
Specifications
| Alarm Volume | 77-97 dB, 77-102 dB, 82-107 dB, 87-112 dB |
| Wiring | Wire Leads, Stud Terminals |
| Manufacturer | Whelen Engineering |
Part Numbers & Pricing 8 part numbers
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Alarm Volume | Wiring | Price | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BU7797L
|
Whelen Engineering | 77-97 dB | Wire Leads | $ 61.99 | |
BU7797
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Whelen Engineering | 77-97 dB | Stud Terminals | $ 61.99 | |
BU77102L
|
Whelen Engineering | 77-102 dB | Wire Leads | $ 47.99 | |
BU77102
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Whelen Engineering | 77-102 dB | Stud Terminals | $ 47.99 | |
BU82107L
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Whelen Engineering | 82-107 dB | Wire Leads | $ 91.99 | |
BU82107
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Whelen Engineering | 82-107 dB | Stud Terminals | $ 91.99 | |
BU87112L
|
Whelen Engineering | 87-112 dB | Wire Leads | $ 82.99 | |
BU87112
|
Whelen Engineering | 87-112 dB | Stud Terminals | $ 82.99 |
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