DSC PG9901
Wireless PowerG Indoor Siren
Description
The DSC PG9901 Wireless PowerG Indoor Siren provides an excellent solution for those looking to increase the siren volume of their PowerG-compatible alarm system. It boasts an impressive signal range, and it can be used to provide a siren for a second location on the user's property.
As a wireless siren, the PG9901 can be installed and programmed very easily. This makes an excellent alternative to a hardwired siren, which can be challenging to properly power. Once the siren is programmed, it will activate during any alarm event on the system. The siren will produce sounds of up to 110dB, which is about as loud as a live rock music concert. The device also features a strobe light to provide a visual indication of an alarm event. It is powered using a special battery that can be purchased here. Typical battery life for the siren is eight (8) years.
The PG9901 is part of the PowerG Sensor Lineup, and it includes all the features associated with those products. It can work from a maximum distance of up to 2 kilometers away from the system with a clear line of sight. This makes it great for use at a second location on the property, such as in a barn or a detached garage. It also uses 128-bit AES encryption when communicating, which prevents it from being hacked or taken over by others. The device will work with any PowerSeries Neo System and any Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus System with a PowerG daughtercard.
One great aspect about the PG9901 Siren is that it will produce Temporal 3 (T3) sounds for fire alarms, and Temporal 4 (T4) sounds for CO alarms. This can be very important for meeting specific codes and building requirements. Even if your smoke detectors and CO detectors are not one-go-all-go, you can install these indoor sirens around your premises as needed so that everyone is alerted to a fire or CO event.
NOTE: The maximum range for a PowerG Sensor when used with an IQ Panel 2 Plus System is only 2,000 feet in open air. This is considerably less than the advertised 2km range. The 2km range refers to when a PowerG Sensor is used with a DSC PowerSeries NEO System.
Specifications
- Product: DSC PG9901
- Type: Wireless Indoor Siren
- Volume: 110 dB
- Strobe Light: Blue
- Battery: DSC BATT-PGX901/X911
- Battery Life: ~8 Years
- Encryption: 128-bit AES
Brand: DSC
DSC PG9901 Compatible Products
Reviews
Submitted on 11/25/2019 Alarm Grid
The DSC PG9901 is a wireless indoor siren that is compatible with systems that support the PowerG frequency. If you have a compatible system then this is a great way to increase the volume without having to deal with a complicated hardwired siren setup. This indoor siren can produce sounds of up to 110 dB, and it even includes built-in strobe light for providing visual indication of alarms. This is a great siren option if you have a compatible system, and we can confidently give it a 5 Star rating.
There are many excellent aspects of the DSC PG9901. The most obvious positive attribute is its 110 dB sound rating, which is very loud for most home and small business applications. In fact, only industrial locations and large commercial applications should ever find the DSC PG9901 to be lacking in power. Our technicians have tested this siren, and we have found it to be extremely loud and reliable. We have also found that the sensor is easy to enroll, as you can auto-learn it just like you would for any PowerG sensor. Another thing we like about this siren is its built-in strobe light, which helps make sure that users who are hard of hearing are notified to the alarm. And the siren's expected battery life of 8 years is also a nice touch, as it reduces the number of battery changes you need to make. We must also mention that this device offers an impressive wireless range of up to 2 km in open air, and it utilizes 128-bit AES encryption in all of its wireless communications.
There are not many downsides to the DSC PG9901. The fact that it is for indoor use only somewhat limits its number of possible applications. And you must consider that it is for PowerG Systems only. These include all versions of the Qolsys IQ Panel 2 Plus, any DSC PowerSeries NEO with added wireless transceiver, and any DSC Iotega System. But other than those small issues, we really don't have anything bad to say about this siren. It gets 5 Stars.
Good: Loud, Easily Enrolls, Strobe, Battery Life, Range, Encryption
Bad: Indoor Use Only, Limited System Support
Bottom Line: 5 Stars
