Whelen Core-R®

The Whelen Core-R® is a modular vehicle control system designed for law enforcement, fire, EMS, roadside, and service fleets that need advanced warning-system control without committing to a large fixed I/O package. Its compact architecture is designed to scale with the vehicle, allowing installers to add expansion modules, control heads, siren amplifiers, and other components based on the specific build.

Core-R is powered by Whelen’s WeCanX® communication system and can control up to 99 compatible WeCanX devices or remote modules. It supports advanced technologies including Dynamic Variable Intensity™ (DVI™), Vehicle-to-Vehicle Sync, and Tone Sync, helping fleets coordinate warning-light output and audible warning across equipped vehicles.

Configuration and diagnostics are handled through Whelen Command® software, allowing the finished system to be programmed around the way the vehicle is actually operated. The modular enclosure also provides top access to connectors and fuses, helping simplify installation, servicing, and future expansion.

Current Core-R systems also support Core+, Core+ functionality is included at no additional cost and requires no subscription, while fleets needing additional connected capabilities can use the optional Whelen Cloud Platform®..

• WeCanX® vehicle control architecture

• Controls up to 99 WeCanX devices / remote modules

• 8 total inputs

  • 3 digital

  • 4 analog

  • 1 ignition power-up input

• 1 dry-contact relay output

• Compatible control heads:

  • CCTL5

  • CCTL6

  • CCTL7

  • CCTL8

  • CCTL9

  • CCTL10

  • CCTL11

• Supports:

  • Dynamic Variable Intensity™ (DVI™)

  • Vehicle-to-Vehicle Sync

  • Tone Sync with external amplifier

  • Scan-Lock™ through compatible remote expansion modules

• Available expansion modules:

  • High-current expansion

  • 8-output

  • 16-output 12 VDC

  • 16-output 10–30 VDC

  • 24-output

• Compatible external siren amplifier options

• Available vehicle-specific CANport™ / SCANport™ integration kits

• Whelen Command® programming

• Real-time diagnostic indicator

• Core+ connected feature support

• Optional Whelen Cloud Platform®

• Surface-mount installation

• 10–30 VDC operation

• Listed current draw: 2.0 A

• Approximate dimensions:

  • Height: 5.76"

  • Width: 5.46"

  • Depth: 1.11"

• Applicable certifications include:

  • SAE standards

  • SAE Class 1

  • KKK-A-1822F

  • California Title 13

  • AMECA

  • CISPR 25

  • UNECE R10