Data Sheet
P.O. Box 100 • Hildebran, NC 28637 USA • 828-397-4200 • 828-397-4415 FAX
http://www.elkproducts.com
APPLICATION
The ELK-101 is a two channel (Yelp and Steady) siren driver. It is capable of delivering high output volume while consuming very low current
draw. It can be powered from 6 or 12 VDC and is compatible with a wide variety of alarm panels.
Siren Driver - Two Channel
SPECIFICATIONS
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Two (2) channel operation, steady and yelp sounds
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Steady overrides yelp if both are triggered
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High output
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Very low current draw
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Reverse polarity protection
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Terminals block for easy hookup
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Dimensions: 1.9"H x 2.3"W x .7"D.
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Lifetime Limited Warranty (See Elk website for details)
Features and Specifications subject to change without notice.
12/26/2012
ELK PRODUCTS INC. HILDEBRAN, NC 28637
+YELP NEG +STDY SPEAKER
ASSEMBLED IN CHINA
Control Panel
Alarm Outputs
6 to 15 VDC
Output
2 (+)
Output
1 (+)
NEG
-
ELK-101
8 Ohm
Speaker
Voltage
6V
6V
12V
12V
Current Draw
305 mA
440 mA
610 mA
950 mA
Combined TOTAL
Speaker Load
8 Ohms
4 Ohms
8 Ohms
4 Ohms
ELK PRODUCTS INC. HILDEBRAN, NC 28637
+YELP NEG +STDY SPEAKER
ASSEMBLED IN CHINA
ELK-101
8 Ohm
Speaker
8 Ohm
Speaker
12
ELK PRODUCTS INC. HILDEBRAN, NC 28637
+YELP NEG +STDY SPEAKER
ASSEMBLED IN CHINA
ELK-101
8 Ohm
Speaker
8 Ohm
Speaker
8 Ohm
Speaker
2
1
3
Speakers 1 & 2 are Series connected. (16 Ohms)
Speaker 3 is Parallel connected to 1 & 2.
Net result is approximate a 6 Ohm combined load.
Two (2) Speakers - Parallel wired = 4 Ohm load.
Three (3) Speakers - Series/Parallel (total Load=6 Ohms)
ELK PRODUCTS INC. HILDEBRAN, NC 28637
+YELP NEG +STDY SPEAKER
ASSEMBLED IN CHINA
ELK-101
8 Ohm
Speaker
8 Ohm
Speaker
8 Ohm
Speaker
2
1
3
Speakers 1 & 2 are Series connected. (16 Ohms)
Speakers 3 & 4 are Series connected. (16 Ohms)
Each of these circuits are then connected in Parallel at the Elk-101.
Net combined load is around 8 Ohms.
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8 Ohm
Speaker
4
Two (2) Series wired Speaker pairs. Each pair is then parallel
wired to the Siren. (total load = 8 Ohms)
Two (2) Speakers - Parallel wired and fuse protected.
ELK PRODUCTS INC. HILDEBRAN, NC 28637
+YELP NEG +STDY SPEAKER
ASSEMBLED IN CHINA
ELK-101
8 Ohm
Speaker
8 Ohm
Speaker
12
2.5 Amp
Fuse
If a speaker is externally mounted
there is always a risk that someone
could disable it by cutting or short
circuiting the wiring. A short could
cause damage to the siren driver or
defeat the internal speaker as well.
To help protect against this a 2.5
Amp fuse should be installed in-line
with the wiring that leads to the
external speaker. See diagram.
INSTALLATION / OPERATION
1. Mount inside the control. Double sided foam mounting tape is
provided.
2. Connect the SPEAKER terminals to 1 or more 8 Ohm alarm type
Speakers following the suggested connection diagrams below.
3. Connect the Yelp and/or Steady inputs to positive (+) switched
alarm outputs on the control. Then connect the NEG input to
the negative of the control or power source. OBSERVE
POLARITY!
Note: Should both inputs become triggered at the same time
the Steady willl take priority and override the Yelp.
DO NOT EXCEED the output ratings of the control or power source. The above
chart shows the est. current draw based on speaker load and operating voltage.
ELK-101

