Alarm Annuciator

Alarm Annuciator

GIC Alarm Annunciator Series is a panel-mount visual and audible alarm annunciator available in 2 to 48 windows across multiple housing sizes. Supporting 6 field-selectable ISA-standard operation sequences, optically isolated fault inputs, 4 SPDT relay outputs, a 90 dB integral buzzer, RS-485 Modbus RTU communication, and a universal supply range of 90–270V AC/DC — the GIC Alarm Annunciator Series delivers reliable fault indication for process plants, substations, and industrial control panels.


  • 2 to 48 windows — 6 panel sizes (1D to 6D), 3 window sizes, 6 window colors
  • 6 ISA-standard operation sequences — fully field configurable
  • Optically isolated fault inputs — NO/NC field selectable
  • Wide fault input voltage: 12–240V AC/DC ±10% (AU/AD) | Internal 12V DC (AB/AC)
  • Universal supply: 90–270V AC/DC | Standby: 18–60V DC or 90–270V AC/DC (AC series)
  • 4 SPDT relay outputs: 2× alarm grouping (Trip/Non-Trip) + 1× hooter + 1× Ring Back/Supervisory
  • Relay rating: NO-5A/NC-3A @ 250V AC & 30V DC
  • Integral 90 dB buzzer with Mute, Acknowledge, Reset & Test push buttons
  • RS-485 Modbus RTU communication (standard, except basic variant)
  • Fast Scan 10 ms | Front panel IP40 | CE & RoHS compliant


GIC Alarm Annunciator Series is a comprehensive range of panel-mount alarm annunciators designed for immediate visual and audible fault indication in industrial process plants, power substations, oil & gas facilities, water treatment systems, and building automation applications. The series covers 2 to 48 windows in a single product family, with four series variants — AU, AD, AB, and AC — addressing different power supply configurations and fault input voltage requirements to suit virtually any installation scenario.

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When a fault input contact changes state — from Normally Open to Closed or from Normally Closed to Open — the corresponding window immediately flashes and the integral buzzer activates, providing simultaneous visual and audible alarm in accordance with the selected ISA-standard operation sequence. The four front-panel push buttons — Mute, Acknowledge, Reset, and Test — allow operators to manage alarms directly at the panel, while output terminals for remote access of all four functions enable operation from a remote control desk.

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The series offers three window sizes (Small 34×31 mm, Medium 68×31 mm, Large 68×63 mm) in six colors (Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Amber, White) and supports intermix window configurations — combining different sizes within a single unit — for flexible tagging and alarm group color-coding. Individual window lenses are replaceable from the front without panel disassembly, minimizing maintenance downtime.

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Four SPDT (C/O) relay outputs are provided on all standard models: two for alarm grouping (Trip/Non-Trip), one for external hooter, and one for Ring Back sequence or supervisory function. The AU and AD series additionally support external fault input voltages from 12V to 240V AC/DC (±10%), making them directly compatible with a wide range of field transmitters and process switches without signal conditioning. The AB and AC series (AC-DC Fail variants) feature a dual power supply input — auxiliary + standby — for continuous annunciator operation even on loss of primary supply.

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Communication via RS-485 Modbus RTU is standard on all models except the basic variant, enabling integration with SCADA, DCS, and HMI systems for centralized alarm management and data logging. Six field-selectable ISA operation sequences cover the full range of annunciator applications: Manual Reset (M-1), Auto Reset (A-1), Ring Back (R-1-12), Auto Reset with No-lock (A-1-4), Manual Reset First-Out (F2M-1), and Auto Reset First-Out (F2A-1) — all configurable in the field without hardware changes. A Fast Scan option (10 ms scan time) is available for applications requiring rapid fault detection.

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