The Audible Beacon Device (ABD) is an innovative product designed to enhance the safety of visually impaired pedestrians at intersections. The ABD emits a distinct and percussive locator tone, to aid pedestrians in the final two-thirds of the crosswalk during the pedestrian change interval. The ABD is mounted either on the pedestrian signal head at the destination end of the crosswalk or to a pole at a height of 7-10 feet to meet MUTCD regulations. Pedestrians can activate the ABD’s destination beacon feature when turned on through the PedConnex utility. Its flexible design and trunnion bracket allow for easy positioning at the intersection that serves as the destination for crosswalk users ensuring audible signals reach all users throughout the crossing.
In addition to being able to provide destination beaconing to pedestrians, the ABD serves as an extension to standalone independent APS devices. With a markedly louder volume than APS units alone, the Audible Beacon Device can deliver all typical messages expected from an APS. Moreover, it features specific volume settings tailored for day and night, ensuring sound is delivered precisely when and where needed. The ABD can act as an Audible Information Device when used at an RRFB utilizing a passive detection device. The ABD can be programmed to play all necessary audible messages required by the MUTCD for RRFBs. This allows for the removal of a physical push button by simply pairing the ABD with a passive detection device since the ABD has no vibrotactile response. While the Audible Beacon Device is configured at our factory, it also offers customization options at the intersection via a USB or Bluetooth® connectivity, facilitated through our intuitive mobile app, PedConnex®.
| Item Description | Audible Beacon Device (does not include SPI) |
| Part Number | 501-0211C |
| Item Description | Standard SPI – 120 AC | SPI XC – 120 AC | SPI – 48 VDC |
| Part Number | 501-0300 | 501-0301 | 501-0303 |