The Whelen Perimeter Enhancement Light (PEL) is designed to illuminate the ground immediately around emergency, utility, and specialty fleet vehicles, improving visibility for personnel working in dark or low-light conditions. Rather than projecting light outward like a traditional scene light, the PEL directs high-intensity illumination downward at approximately a 40° angle to create broad, even coverage around the vehicle.
That makes the PEL particularly useful around fire apparatus, ambulances, command vehicles, utility trucks, and other vehicles where crews are frequently entering compartments, handling equipment, or working alongside the vehicle at night. It can also be installed in an inverted orientation, giving installers additional flexibility depending on the body design and mounting location.
The current PEL2 design uses Super-LED® optics and Whelen’s E Block™ watertight sealing technology to help protect the lighthead from moisture. A fully encapsulated construction adds resistance to vibration and corrosion, while molded rubber gaskets help protect painted body panels during installation.
Multiple flange colors and lighting configurations are available, including white illumination, single-color amber/red/blue models, and two-color combinations that pair warning colors with white. This allows the PEL to serve as both perimeter illumination and, in applicable configurations, part of a vehicle’s warning-light package.
Super-LED® optics
Projects light downward at approximately 40°
Surface mounts using two screws
Supports standard or inverted installation
10–30 VDC operation
Average current draw:
0.65 A at 12.8 VDC
0.38 A at 25.6 VDC
Housing / flange color options:
Black
Chrome
Red
White
Yellow
Lighting configurations:
White steady-burn
Amber
Red
Blue
Red/White
Blue/White
Amber/White
Flash patterns available when used with compatible Core™ or separate flasher
E Block™ watertight seal
Fully encapsulated electronics for moisture, vibration, and corrosion resistance
Hard-coated lenses for resistance to sun, salt, sand, and road chemicals
Molded rubber gasket helps protect the mounting surface
Matches the mounting dimensions of earlier PEL models
Includes approximately 6" pigtail cable
NFPA 1900 compliant on applicable configurations
Approximate dimensions:
Width: 7.9"
Height: 2.69"
Depth: 2.0"
The Whelen Perimeter Enhancement Light (PEL) is designed to illuminate the ground immediately around emergency, utility, and specialty fleet vehicles, improving visibility for personnel working in dark or low-light conditions. Rather than projecting light outward like a traditional scene light, the PEL directs high-intensity illumination downward at approximately a 40° angle to create broad, even coverage around the vehicle.
That makes the PEL particularly useful around fire apparatus, ambulances, command vehicles, utility trucks, and other vehicles where crews are frequently entering compartments, handling equipment, or working alongside the vehicle at night. It can also be installed in an inverted orientation, giving installers additional flexibility depending on the body design and mounting location.
The current PEL2 design uses Super-LED® optics and Whelen’s E Block™ watertight sealing technology to help protect the lighthead from moisture. A fully encapsulated construction adds resistance to vibration and corrosion, while molded rubber gaskets help protect painted body panels during installation.
Multiple flange colors and lighting configurations are available, including white illumination, single-color amber/red/blue models, and two-color combinations that pair warning colors with white. This allows the PEL to serve as both perimeter illumination and, in applicable configurations, part of a vehicle’s warning-light package.
Super-LED® optics
Projects light downward at approximately 40°
Surface mounts using two screws
Supports standard or inverted installation
10–30 VDC operation
Average current draw:
0.65 A at 12.8 VDC
0.38 A at 25.6 VDC
Housing / flange color options:
Black
Chrome
Red
White
Yellow
Lighting configurations:
White steady-burn
Amber
Red
Blue
Red/White
Blue/White
Amber/White
Flash patterns available when used with compatible Core™ or separate flasher
E Block™ watertight seal
Fully encapsulated electronics for moisture, vibration, and corrosion resistance
Hard-coated lenses for resistance to sun, salt, sand, and road chemicals
Molded rubber gasket helps protect the mounting surface
Matches the mounting dimensions of earlier PEL models
Includes approximately 6" pigtail cable
NFPA 1900 compliant on applicable configurations
Approximate dimensions:
Width: 7.9"
Height: 2.69"
Depth: 2.0"
