Space Age Electronics
Encyclopedia
Space Age Electronics, also known as SAE, is a Sterling, MA company specializing in fire protection equipment and accessories. Founded in 1963, Space Age Electronics is known for its notification appliances.
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models. Along with the AV32, they also introduced the V33 remote light, for situations where a retrofit would not be possible or no audible appliance was necessary. Sometime in the late 80's, Space Age introduced strobe versions of the AV32 and V33. Instead of using a dim incandescent light, it used a xenon strobe with a clear lens. The VA-series notification appliances were introduced in 1994, and ultimately replaced the AV32 series, which continued to be made until 1997. However, the V33 continued to be manufactured for general signaling purposes, and was replaced in 2006 by the Guardian Light.
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History
In 1971, Space Age introduced the first visual notification appliance, the AV32 light plate. They used relabeled Federal Vibratone 450D's for their series of 2DCD horns, which were often used with the AV32. These would also be used with horns made by other companies, generally WheelockCooper Wheelock
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SimplexGrinnell
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models. Along with the AV32, they also introduced the V33 remote light, for situations where a retrofit would not be possible or no audible appliance was necessary. Sometime in the late 80's, Space Age introduced strobe versions of the AV32 and V33. Instead of using a dim incandescent light, it used a xenon strobe with a clear lens. The VA-series notification appliances were introduced in 1994, and ultimately replaced the AV32 series, which continued to be made until 1997. However, the V33 continued to be manufactured for general signaling purposes, and was replaced in 2006 by the Guardian Light.
Current Products
Space Age Electronics currently markets their IAV series of electronic horn/strobes and speaker/strobes. They also manufacture graphic annunciators, duct smoke detectors, relays, and various fire alarm/life safety accessories. Space Age's products are still used by many popular fire alarm companies, such as HoneywellHoneywell
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Faraday (company)
Faraday is a Florham Park, New Jersey company that specializes in fire protection systems.-History:Faraday was founded in 1875 in Brooklyn, New York. In the early 1900s, the company was owned by Stanley & Patterson, an electrical supplies conglomerate. Around this time, Faraday began producing...
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SimplexGrinnell
SimplexGrinnell, a subsidiary of Tyco International, is an American company specializing in active fire protection systems, communication systems and testing, inspection and maintenance services...
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