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What Are the 12V Outputs on the ERA Receiver Used For?

The ERA-DCRX receiver's integrated 12V DC outputs support zone-specific alert accessories such as LED strobes and 105 dB sirens.

Published November 19, 2021

The ERA-DCRX receiver includes 12V DC outputs for compatible alert accessories. Dedicated outputs for each zone let you add strobes or sirens where sound or visibility is needed.

Output Specifications

Four independent zones
12V DC power delivery
Individual zone control
Multiple device compatibility

Common Applications

High-Noise Environments

Visual alerts: LED strobe lights, multiple color options, high visibility, zone identification
Audio enhancement: 105 dB sirens, industrial buzzers, fire alarm bells, zone-specific sounds

Available Solutions

WDK-ERA-STROBE package: push button transmitter, ERA-DCRX receiver, strobe light (4 color choices), 18AWG connection wire
WDK-ERA-KIT options: fire bell configuration, siren package, chrome buzzer option, complete installation kit

Customization Benefits

Zone identification: different colored strobes, distinct audio alerts, location-specific notifications
System integration: compatible with ERA-UTX, magnetic contact support, multiple trigger options

Sources and notes

Safeguard Supply product manuals and help documents — Use the current model manual, rating label, and product page as the source of truth for compatibility, capacity, battery type, and wiring details.
FCC 47 CFR Part 15 - radio frequency devices — Useful context for unlicensed wireless devices, interference, and real-world range limitations.
OSHA occupational noise exposure overview — OSHA explains workplace noise limits and why noisy areas can require more than an audible-only notification.
CDC/NIOSH worker hearing statistics — Supports general context around worker hearing difficulty, tinnitus, and noise-exposed workers.
ADA National Network fire alarms fact sheet — Provides accessibility context for visible alarms; Safeguard doorbell strobes are notification aids and are not a substitute for code-required fire alarm systems.
U.S. Access Board ADA Chapter 7 — Reference for audible and visible alarm accessibility concepts.
OSHA electrical safety work practices — General safety context for work near energized equipment or circuits. Follow local code and use a qualified electrician when wiring conditions are unclear.

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