Flashing Beacon Light VS Beacon Light Bar

2025-01-17

In reality, many people would be confused about the difference between a flashing beacon light and a beacon light bar. Generally, people would think, "Aren't they the same one?" In fact, they each have unique features, installation locations, and functions, and are suitable for different types of vehicles.

 

Differences

Flashing Beacon Light

Appearance Design

It is usually a single circular or square light fixture, with a relatively small size, making it easy to install in various positions. Its main feature is that it attracts attention through fast or slow flashing.

Lighting Mode

It generally adopts a fast or slow flashing mode in a single color, which is suitable for situations where specific information needs to be highlighted.

Installation Locations

The center of the vehicle roof

The side or rear of the vehicle body

 

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Beacon Light Bar

Appearance Design

It is a long light fixture composed of multiple LED beads. Its shape is more conspicuous. It can emit lights of multiple colors and modes simultaneously, providing a wider range of visual warning effects.

Lighting Mode

It supports more diverse lighting modes, including rotating flashing, alternating flashing, static always-on, etc. Moreover, different color combinations can be set to convey more information.

Installation Locations

The front edge or middle of the vehicle roof

The edge of the vehicle compartment roof

 

 

When to Use the Flashing beacon light or Beacon light bar

Flashing Beacon Light

Simple Warning: Using a beacon light can remind surrounding people and vehicles to pay attention to dangerous areas or ongoing work. Specifically, it can be used to mark construction sites, temporary parking spots, etc.

Emergency Situation Identification: When a vehicle encounters a breakdown or an accident, the beacon light can serve as an emergency lighting device and quickly attract the attention of others.

Beacon Light Bar

Comprehensive Command and Control: In addition to the basic warning function, it can also be used to indicate the driving direction on-site, demarcate the working range, etc.

Complex Information Transmission: Through combinations of different colors and flashing modes, detailed instructions or status information can be transmitted to other road users, such as "Slow Down" and "No Passage Allowed".

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Application of Them

Flashing Beacon Light

Engineering Vehicles: Excavators, bulldozers, road rollers, etc.

Agricultural Machinery: Large agricultural equipment like tractors and harvesters

Transport Vehicles: Long-distance transportation tools such as trucks and lorries

Beacon Light Bar

Emergency Vehicles: Ambulances, fire engines, police cars, etc.

Special Work Vehicles: Heavy equipment like cranes and forklifts

Public Safety and Service Vehicles: Such as airport ground service vehicles, port and dock operation vehicles, etc.

 

Conclusion

Many people are confused about the two lights, the flashing beacon light and the beacon light bar. This article can help everyone clearly understand and use the differences between these two lights. Do you want to know which LED beacon lighting is suitable for your vehicle or fleet? Contact AgriEyes. Our customer service staff will help you select the best beacon light according to your needs.


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