XL-600 RED Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The XL-600 RED is a piezo buzzer manufactured by PUI Audio, Inc., designed as an internally driven indicator with dual-tone operation. It features a 53mm flange panel mount configuration with wire leads and operates across a 9–28V DC voltage range. The product is classified as obsolete, making identification of active equivalent components essential for ongoing system support and new design implementations.

Substiute Parts

XL-600 RED

PUI Audio, Inc.In Stock: 938XL-600 RED Datasheet

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AW-10FR-NSVC

PUI Audio, Inc.In Stock: 907AW-10FR-NSVC Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The AW-10FR-NSVC qualifies as a direct substitute for the XL-600 RED based on the following alignment of critical parameters:

Substitution Criteria:

• Technology: Both utilize piezo technology with internally driven indicator circuitry
• Input Type: Both operate on DC voltage
• Voltage Compatibility: The AW-10FR-NSVC operates within the 9–28V range, encompassing the XL-600 RED operating envelope
• Operating Mode: Both feature dual-tone operation
• Mounting Configuration: Both employ 53mm flange panel mount with wire lead termination
• Physical Dimensions: Diameter matches at 2.087" (53.00mm); height differential is minimal (1.713" vs. 1.693")
• Manufacturer Continuity: Both manufactured by PUI Audio, Inc.

The AW-10FR-NSVC is an active product with enhanced specifications including rated voltage (12V), frequency definition (2.9kHz), sound pressure level (118dB @ 12V, 10cm), current specification (15mA), operating temperature range (–25°C to 70°C), and RoHS3 compliance.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The AW-10FR-NSVC is the appropriate substitute for the obsolete XL-600 RED. Selection is justified on the following basis:

Product Status: The XL-600 RED is obsolete with no ongoing manufacturing. The AW-10FR-NSVC is an active product with current inventory availability (828 Pcs), ensuring supply chain continuity.

Compliance & Certifications: The AW-10FR-NSVC achieves RoHS3 compliance and maintains REACH unaffected status, meeting modern regulatory requirements. The XL-600 RED is RoHS non-compliant, presenting compliance risk in new designs or system updates.

Functional Equivalence: Both components share identical core specifications—piezo technology, internally driven indicator circuitry, DC input, 9–28V operating range, dual-tone operation, and 53mm flange panel mount configuration. The dimensional variance (0.020" height difference) is within typical mechanical tolerance for panel mount applications.

Enhanced Specifications: The AW-10FR-NSVC provides defined electrical and acoustic parameters (12V rated, 2.9kHz, 118dB SPL, 15mA) and operating temperature range (–25°C to 70°C), enabling precise system design validation where the XL-600 RED specifications were not fully documented.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the AW-10FR-NSVC directly replace the XL-600 RED in existing designs?

A: Yes. Both components share identical mounting configuration (53mm flange panel mount), termination type (wire leads), and operating voltage range (9–28V). The 0.020" height difference is negligible for panel mount applications. Electrical compatibility is confirmed through matching DC input type, dual-tone operation, and piezo technology.

Q: What is the primary reason for substitution?

A: The XL-600 RED is obsolete with no active manufacturing. The AW-10FR-NSVC is an active product from the same manufacturer, ensuring component availability and supply chain reliability.

Q: Does the AW-10FR-NSVC meet modern compliance standards?

A: Yes. The AW-10FR-NSVC is RoHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected. The XL-600 RED is RoHS non-compliant, making the AW-10FR-NSVC the appropriate choice for systems requiring regulatory compliance.

Q: Are there any electrical differences between the two components?

A: Both operate within the 9–28V DC range. The AW-10FR-NSVC specifies a 12V rated voltage, 2.9kHz frequency, 118dB SPL at 12V (10cm), and 15mA supply current. The XL-600 RED does not provide these detailed specifications. System designs should validate performance at the intended operating voltage.

Q: What is the packaging difference?

A: The XL-600 RED is listed with packaging designation "-" (not specified). The AW-10FR-NSVC is supplied in bulk packaging. Both are available as new original stock.

Q: Are there any mechanical considerations for panel integration?

A: Both components feature identical 53mm diameter flanges and wire lead termination. The AW-10FR-NSVC seated height is 1.713" compared to 1.693" for the XL-600 RED—a 0.020" difference that does not affect standard panel cutout specifications or mounting hardware compatibility.