Portable Alerting System PAS

The EPA Portable Alert System, also known as EMA – Mobile Alert System, is a mobile solution designed to rapidly alert and inform the population in the event of danger or an emergency situation.

Compact, portable, and quick to deploy, it combines a 112 dB siren, light signaling, a loudspeaker, a microphone, and a system for broadcasting recorded messages.

It is particularly suitable for town halls, municipalities, local authorities, technical services, industrial sites, campsites, and establishments that need a mobile means of broadcasting alerts.

Thanks to its magnetic attachment and direct power supply from the vehicle, the EPA can be installed quickly, without permanent modification to the vehicle.

Price

€1,250.00 excl. tax.

Personalized quotes are available for local authorities, government bodies, town halls, campsites, public institutions, and professionals.

A mobile and rapidly deployable solution

The EPA is designed to be transported in a vehicle and then put into service quickly when a situation requires warning or informing the population.

The loudspeaker and its light signaling are positioned on the vehicle using a magnetic base.

The control unit remains accessible inside the vehicle, allowing for operation of the siren, selection of recorded messages, and use of the microphone.

No fixed installation is required.

The equipment can thus be used temporarily on different compatible vehicles as needed.

Siren, microphone, and recorded messages

The Portable Alert System combines several functions:

• 112 dB siren;

• orange or blue light signaling, depending on the version;

• flashing or rotating signal;

• external loudspeaker with magnetic attachment;

• microphone;

• Public Address function;

• up to 3 recordable voice messages;

• message storage on Micro SD card.

The system thus allows for the broadcasting of an alert tone, a pre-prepared message, or an announcement made directly by the operator.

3 pre-recorded messages

The EPA allows up to 3 voice messages to be recorded on a Micro SD card.

They can be prepared for different situations:

• evacuation;

• taking shelter;

• flooding;

• fire;

• industrial risk;

• weather event;

• closing of an area;

• safety instructions;

• information intended for the population.

The Public Address function also allows you to speak directly into the microphone when a message needs to be broadcast immediately.

Available versions

EPA Blue Flashing – SNA
Reference 28874

Blue flashing signal with National Alert Signal (SNA) tone.

EPA Orange Flashing – SNA
Reference 27780

Orange flashing signal with National Alert Signal (SNA) tone.

EPA Orange Rotating – SNA
Reference 31217

Orange rotating signal with National Alert Signal (SNA) tone.

EPA Blue Rotating – Police
Reference 28648

Blue rotating signal with Police tone.

The use of versions with blue signaling must comply with the regulations applicable to the vehicle and the user service.

Technical specifications

Sound power
112 dB

Power supply
10 to 30 VDC

Vehicle compatibility
12 V / 24 V

Maximum consumption
6 A at 12 V
3 A at 24 V

Protection
10 A fuse

Recordable messages
Up to 3

Storage medium
Micro SD card

Voice function
Microphone and Public Address

Attachment
Magnetic base

Signaling
Orange or blue depending on version

Light mode
Flashing or rotating depending on version

Light homologation
R65 depending on configuration

Automatic shut-off
After approximately 3 hours of inactivity

Dimensions

Equipped case
320 × 230 × 155 mm
Weight: approximately 4.10 kg

Magnetic loudspeaker
Approximately 180 × 130 × 210 mm
Weight: approximately 1.14 kg

Connection

The system uses several coiled cords to connect:

• the loudspeaker;

• the control unit;

• the vehicle power supply.

Approximate length:

• 0.5 m coiled;

• up to 3 m deployed.

Kit contents

The EPA includes:

• a transport and interconnection case;

• a magnetic-mount loudspeaker;

• light signaling;

• a control unit;

• a microphone;

• a Micro SD card;

• coiled cords;

• a vehicle socket power supply;

• an On/Off switch.

For municipalities and local authorities

The EPA is particularly suitable for municipalities with a Communal Safeguard Plan (PCS) that need a mobile means to broadcast an alert or instruction to the population.

A vehicle equipped with the EPA can drive through the affected areas while broadcasting:

• a siren;

• a pre-recorded message;

• a microphone announcement;

• light signaling.

Its portable design allows it to be deployed quickly without immobilizing a dedicated vehicle.

For campsites

The Portable Alert System is also suitable for campsites and outdoor establishments that need a mobile means of information and alert.

A vehicle can drive through the establishment while broadcasting instructions or messages to the occupants.

The orange SNA versions are particularly adapted to this use.

National Alert Signal

Several versions are equipped with the National Alert Signal (SNA) tone.

The versions concerned are:

• EPA Blue Flashing SNA – ref. 28874;

• EPA Orange Flashing SNA – ref. 27780;

• EPA Orange Rotating SNA – ref. 31217.

The system also allows for the broadcasting of the all-clear signal and other tones depending on the chosen configuration.

Vehicle installation

The EPA does not require permanent vehicle modification.

The external device is attached via a magnetic base and the various elements are connected using the provided cords.

Power is supplied directly from the vehicle.

The unit can then be dismantled and stored in its case after use.

Regulations

The use of certain blue light signaling and certain sound tones is regulated.

The technical homologation of the equipment does not in itself constitute an authorization to use it on any vehicle.

It is the user's responsibility to select a configuration compatible with their activity and the applicable regulatory framework.

Orders and quotes

VIRTUAVIA can provide a personalized quote for:

• town halls;

• local authorities;

• government bodies;

• campsites;

• public institutions;

• professionals.

Local authorities can submit their purchase orders according to their administrative procedures.

Payment can be made by bank transfer or administrative order, according to agreed terms.

Need help?

VIRTUAVIA can advise you on choosing between the different available configurations, tones, and signaling.

VIRTUAVIA SARL
2 rue Marcel Benoit
38000 Grenoble – France

Phone: +33 (0)4 58 00 15 74