Description
In loud factories, warehouses, or busy offices, a ringing phone or alarm just isn’t enough. The Viking SL-2 LED Strobe Light gives you a bright, eye-catching visual signal that cuts through the noise. This compact 360° beacon uses tough, long-lasting LEDs instead of old-fashioned bulbs, so it’s shock-proof, vibration-proof, and ready for years of reliable service.
Whether you’re alerting staff to equipment problems, warning people about restricted areas, or pairing it with emergency phones or paging systems, the SL-2 makes sure your message gets seen. It’s easy to program right at your bench before you install it, and it works great with Viking’s PS-2A power supply or your existing 12V setup.
Expert Take: If you’re adding visual alerts to a noisy manufacturing floor, a 24/7 data center, or emergency phone stations, the SL-2 is one of the most flexible and cost-effective choices in Viking’s lineup. It’s not weatherproof out of the box (use the SL-2-EWP for outdoor exposure), but for indoor or protected areas it’s rock-solid.
Key Features
- High-output, long-life LED technology (far more efficient and durable than old flash tubes)
- Four programmable flash patterns: Single Flash, Double Flash, Quad Flash, Flicker Flash
- Six brightness settings for both beacon and strobe modes
- Can run as steady-on beacon only, strobe only, or combined beacon + triggered strobe
- Durable, shatter-resistant polycarbonate lens
- Immune to shock and vibration – perfect for industrial settings
- Low current draw: 0.15 Amp average @ 15VDC
- 360° viewing when mounted vertically, 120° when side-mounted
- Easy programming with settings saved in non-volatile memory
- Three 9″ color-coded leads for quick wiring
Technical Specifications
- Power Requirements: 10-15VDC, 0.90 Amp peak, 0.15 Amp average @ 15VDC (power supply not included)
- Compatible Power Supply: Viking PS-2A 12VDC
- Maximum Wire Run (with CAT-5 and PS-2A): 100 ft (3 wires), 300 ft (6 wires)
- Dimensions: 4.41″ diameter x 2.76″ height (112mm x 70mm)
- Shipping Weight: 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
- Operating Temperature: -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C)
- Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
- Default Flash Rate: 60 flashes per minute
- Maximum Light Output @ 15VDC (clear lens): 323 lumens
- Connections: Three 9″ (22.9 cm) leads, 26 AWG
- Lens: Blue (standard), optional Red / Amber / Green / Clear available separately
- Mounting: Surface mount to wall, post, panel, 4″ electrical box, or wet-location round cover