Reverse Beepers
A back-up beeper also known as a back-up alarm, backup beeper, reverse beeper, or vehicle motion alarm, is a device originally intended to warn passers-by of a vehicle moving in reverse.
They typically produce 1000 Hz pure tone beeps at 97-112 decibels, considerably higher than the long-term hearing loss limit of 80 decibels.
Although originally intended as a warning device, often these alarms are used on vehicles in a situation whereby no-one is ever likely to be a passer-by. (For example, tractors in fields often use them even though no-one is ever walking behind the vehicle). The noise, however, can be heard up to 3km away and disturbs residents and people within the vicinity but who will never be within the danger zone of the vehicle itself. This noise pollution has led to a ban on the back-up beeper and alternatives must be used instead.
Strategies such as adjusting the volume according to the ambient noise and changing the tone to include sounds above 1600 Hz and below 800 Hz for improved localization would improve the alarm, but improvements are not cost-effective for the manufacturer and, if implemented by the equipment owner, introduce liability for the owner.
Back-up warning systems using blasts of white noise are becoming more common, and are obligatory for suppliers of some large construction projects. White noise does not have to be as loud as beeps in order to be able to be heard over background noise, and people can more easily hear from which direction the signal comes.
So in short, depending on the application it is intended for and the location of the vehicle when the “backup beeper” is being used, your need for the right product is paramount.
At Wayne’s Mobile Auto Electrics, we can provide you with the right Reverse Beeper to suit your truck and your situation.
We have a range of beepers available so let’s have a chat about the reverse beeper that is right for you.
Call 0400 601 184 for more information. ( Brisbane & The Gold Coast )
Yes we offer on site installation of your reverse beepers.