Overview

The Vimar Idea 3-sound-sequence electronic chime is an acoustic signalling unit for 12 V call or doorbell circuits that mounts flush into a Vimar Idea modular plate. It runs on 12 V~ 50-60 Hz or 12 V d.c. (SELV) and gives three sound options: three-tone, two-tone, and buzzer.

Volume is adjustable up to 70 dB, which suits interior alerting where you need the sound to carry through cabins and corridors. The housing is plastic and rated IP30, so it is intended for dry onboard locations such as the cabin, nav station, or inside a console rather than exposed cockpits or washdown zones.

Key features

• 12 V~ (50-60 Hz) or 12 V d.c. (SELV) supply for low-voltage signalling circuits
• Three selectable sound sequences: three-tone, two-tone, and buzzer
• Adjustable volume up to 70 dB to match the space and background noise level
• Flush-mounted format for Vimar Idea installations, occupying 2 modular spacings
• IP30 protection and plastic housing for dry interior mounting locations
• Wired unit with no built-in battery and no wireless function

Variants

This chime is offered in two front-color configurations to match different Vimar Idea finishes.

The electrical ratings, sound sequences, and 2-module flush-mount format stay the same; the visible color is what changes between versions.

• VM16420: Color Gray. A darker face that blends cleanly with gray switch plates and helm-side interior panels.
• VM16420.B: Color Ivory. A lighter face that fits well with white or light interior trims and liners.

Installation and setup

Mounting is flush (plaster) style in a compatible Vimar Idea frame, using a 2-module position. Plan the location so the sound can travel into the spaces where people will hear it, and keep it in a dry area where spray and dripping condensation are not expected.

Wire it into a protected 12 V signalling circuit, following your vessel’s low-voltage practices and using SELV power as intended. If your boat is primarily 24 V d.c., provide a properly protected step-down supply to 12 V d.c. before connecting the unit.

Compatibility and fit

This is a Vimar Idea-series module, so fit is tied to the Idea modular ecosystem rather than round surface-mount buzzers. It is a good match when your boat already uses Vimar modular plates in cabins or interior bulkheads and you want an audible call point that matches the rest of the switches and outlets.