Federal Signal Corporation PA4000 Handbuch

Installation, Maintenance,

and Service Manual

255292

REV. D1 1220

Printed in U.S.A.

PA4000 Electronic Siren

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Limited Warranty

This product is subject to and covered by a limited warranty,

a copy of which can be found at www.fedsig.com/SSG-Warranty.

A copy of this limited warranty can also be obtained by written

request to Federal Signal Corporation, 2645 Federal Signal Drive,

University Park, IL 60484, email to [email protected] or

call +1 708-534-3400.

This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or

implied, contractual or statutory, including, but not limited to the

warranty of merchantability, warranty of tness for a particular

purpose and any warranty against failure of its essential purpose.

2645 Federal Signal Drive

University Park, Illinois 60484-3167

www.fedsig.com

Customer Support

Police/Fire-EMS: 800-264-3578 • +1 708 534-3400

Work Truck: 800-824-0254 • +1 708 534-3400

Technical Support 800-433-9132 • +1 708 534-3400

All product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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Contents

Safety Messages for Installers and Operators ............................................................................. 4

Introduction...................................................................................................................................... 8

Installing the Amplier.................................................................................................................... 9

Installing the Control Head........................................................................................................... 10

Making the Electrical Connections.............................................................................................. 11

Connecting the Siren .................................................................................................................... 12

Finishing the Installation .............................................................................................................. 16

Testing the Installation.................................................................................................................. 16

Operating the Siren ....................................................................................................................... 16

Getting Technical Support and Service....................................................................................... 19

Figures

Figure 1 PA4000 wiring .................................................................................................................................... 13

Figure 2 PA 4000 control head...................................................................................................................... 17

Tables

Table 1 Speciﬁcations.........................................................................................................................................9

Table 2 Tap II Functions ................................................................................................................................. 17

Table 3 Tap II Functions................................................................................................................................... 18

Table 4 Replacement parts............................................................................................................................. 19

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Safety Messages for Installers and Operators

For your safety, read and understand this manual thoroughly before installing,

operating, and servicing the e-Q2B Siren Ampliﬁer. The safety messages presented

in this section and throughout the manual are reminders to exercise extreme care at

all times. In addition, read and understand the safety instructions to installers (doc. no.

256A692), and keep it close at hand for reference.

To download copies of this manual, go to www.fedsig.com or call the Federal Signal

Service Department at 1-800-433-9132, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (CT).

Safety Messages to Installers of Federal Signal Sound/Light Systems

People’s lives depend on your proper installation and servicing of Federal Signal

products. It is important to read and follow all instructions shipped with this product.

Listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should

follow.

Before Installation

Qualiﬁcations

• To properly install an electronic siren, you must have a good understanding of

automotive electrical procedures and systems, along with proﬁciency in the

installation and service of safety warning equipment. Always refer to the vehicle’s

service manuals when performing equipment installations on a vehicle.

Sound Hazards

• Your hearing and the hearing of others, in or close to your emergency vehicle,

could be damaged by loud sounds. This can occur from short exposures to very

loud sounds, or from longer exposures to moderately loud sounds. For hearing

conservation guidance, refer to federal, state, or local recommendations. OSHA

Standard 1910.95 oers guidance on “Permissible Noise Exposure.”

• All eective sirens and horns produce loud sounds (120 dB) that may cause

permanent hearing loss. Always minimize your exposure to siren sound and wear

hearing protection. Do not sound the siren indoors or in enclosed areas where

you and others will be exposed to the sound.

• Federal Signal siren ampliﬁers and speakers are designed to work together as a

system. Combining a siren and speaker from dierent manufacturers may reduce

the warning eectiveness of the siren system and may damage the components.

You should verify or test your combination to make sure the system works

together properly and meets federal, state and local standards or guidelines.

During Installation

• Do NOT get metal shavings inside the product. Metal shavings in the product

can cause the system to fail. If drilling must be done near the unit, place an ESD-

approved cover over the unit to prevent metal shavings from entering the unit.

Inspect the unit after mounting to ensure that there are no shavings present in or

near the unit.

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• Do NOT connect this system to the vehicle battery until ALL other electrical

connections are made, mounting of all components is complete, and you have

veriﬁed that no shorts exist. If wiring is shorted to vehicle frame, high current

conductors can cause hazardous sparks, resulting in electrical ﬁres or ﬂying

molten metal.

• Make sure the siren ampliﬁer and speaker(s) in your installation have compatible

wattage ratings.

• In order for the electronic siren to function properly, the ground connection must

be made to the NEGATIVE battery terminal.

• Sound output will be severely reduced if any objects are in front of the speaker.

If maximum sound output is required for your application, ensure that the front of

the speaker is clear of any obstructions.

• Install the speaker(s) as far forward on the vehicle as possible in a location that

provides maximum signaling eectiveness and minimizes the sound reaching the

vehicle’s occupants. Refer to the National Institute of Justice guide 500-00 for

further information.

• Mounting the speakers behind the grille will reduce the sound output and warning

eectiveness of the siren system. Before mounting speakers behind the grille,

make sure the vehicle operators are trained and understand that this type of

installation is less eective for warning others.

• Sound propagation and warning eectiveness will be severely reduced if the

speaker is not facing forward. Carefully follow the installation instructions and

always install the speaker with the projector facing forward.

• Do NOT install the speaker(s) or route the speaker wires where they may interfere

with the operation of air bag sensors.

• Installation of two speakers requires wiring speakers in phase.

• Never attempt to install aftermarket equipment that connects to the vehicle

wiring without reviewing a vehicle wiring diagram available from the vehicle

manufacturer. Ensure that your installation will not aect vehicle operation and

safety functions or circuits. Always check vehicle for proper operation after

installation.

• Do NOT install equipment or route wiring or cord in the deployment path of an

airbag.

• If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed, verify with the vehicle manufacturer if the

seat needs to be recalibrated for proper air bag deployment.

• Locate the control head so the vehicle, controls, and microphone can be operated

safely.

• When drilling into a vehicle structure, enure that both sides of the surface are clear

of anything that could be damaged.

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After Installation

• After installation, test the emergency warning system to ensure that it is operating

properly.

• Test all vehicle functions, including horn operation, vehicle safety functions, and

vehicle light systems, to ensure proper operation. Ensure that installation has not

aected vehicle operation or changed any vehicle safety function or circuit.

• After testing is complete, provide a copy of these instructions to the instructional

sta and all operating personnel.

• File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them when maintaining or

reinstalling the product.

Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage,

serious injury, or death.

RETAIN AND REFER TO THESE MESSAGES

Safety Messages to Operators of Federal Signal Sound/Light Systems

People’s lives depend on your safe operation of Federal Signal products. It is

important to read and follow all instructions shipped with the products. Listed below

are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow.

• Do not attempt to activate or deactivate the controls of the emergency warning

system while driving in a hazardous situation.

• Although your warning system is operating properly, it may not be completely

eective. People may not see, hear, or heed your warning signal. You must

recognize this fact and continue to drive cautiously.

• Situations may occur that obstruct your warning signal when natural and man-

made objects are between your vehicle and others, such as raising your hood or

trunk lid. If these situations occur, be especially careful.

• All eective sirens and horns produce loud sounds that may cause, in certain

situations, permanent hearing loss. You and your passengers should consider

taking appropriate safety precautions, such as wearing hearing protection.

• The eectiveness of an interior mounted warning light depends on the clarity, the

tinting, and the angle of the glass it is being placed behind. Tinting, dirt, defects,

and steeply angled glass reduce the light output of the warning light. This may

reduce the eectiveness of the light as a warning signal. If your vehicle has dirty,

tinted, or steeply angled glass, use extra caution when driving your vehicle or

blocking the right of way with your vehicle.

• In order to be an eective warning device, this product produces bright light that

can be hazardous to your eyesight when viewed at a close range. Do not stare

directly into this lighting product at a close range, or permanent damage to your

eyesight may occur.

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• It is important that you fully understand how to safely operate this warning system

before use.

• Operate your vehicle and its light/sound system in accordance with your

department’s Standard Operating Procedures.

• If a selected function does not perform properly or if any of the lamps remain

illuminated when the control is o, disconnect the power connector from the

control unit and contact the nearest service center.

• At the start of your shift, ensure that the entire warning light system and the siren

system is securely attached and operating properly.

• Suction cup mounting is for temporary applications only. The unit should be

removed from the window and stored securely when not in use. Temperature

changes and sunlight can cause suction cups to lose holding power. Periodically

check the unit to be sure the suction cups have a ﬁrm grip on the mounting

surface. An improperly secured light could fall o of the vehicle causing injury and

damage.

• The holding power of magnetic mounting systems is dependent upon surface

ﬁnish, surface ﬂatness, and thickness of the steel mounting surface. Therefore, to

promote proper magnetic mounting:

• Keep mounting surface and magnets clean, dry, and free of foreign particles

that prevent good surface contact.

• Ensure that mounting surface is ﬂat.

• Do not use a magnet mounting system on vehicles with vinyl tops.

• To prevent sliding of light assembly on mounting surface, avoid quick

acceleration and hard stops.

Failure to follow these precautions may result in property damage, serious injury, or

death.

Introduction

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Introduction

The Federal Model PA4000 is a precision built, ecient and economical full-featured

electronic siren of advanced design. It provides wail, yelp and priority siren tones,

as well as the Tap II feature, public address (PA), radio rebroadcast and an air horn

sound.

The siren may be installed in negative ground vehicles with 12-volt electrical systems.

It is protected against failure modes (including reversed polarity) by a fuse that is

replaceable without tools. No components protrude from the bottom of the siren to

interfere with mounting arrangements.

The siren is made up of an Ampliﬁer and a Control Head. The Ampliﬁer is suitable for

mounting in a dry, adequately ventilated location, while the Control Head is designed

for ﬂush mounting in the vehicle interior. Communication between the two units is via

an RJ45 telephone connector.

A noise cancelling microphone is wired in to prevent loss or theft. It provides high

quality voice reproduction without feedback (squeal). The microphone push-to-talk

switch overrides any siren signal for instant PA use. PA and radio volume are preset at

the factory for maximum gain.

The Model PA4000 is designed to drive one or two 100-watt speakers. Using two

100-watt speakers will provide maximum trac clearing power.

The Tap II feature allows the driver to change the siren sound via the vehicle’s horn

ring or any remotely mounted switch.

A horn ring switch allows the driver to determine the function of the horn ring. LEDs

indicate when the vehicle horn is disabled and the horn ring is controlling either Tap II

or the air horn tone.

Other special features of the Model PA4000 include:

• High degree of reliability is achieved through the use of a CMOS microprocessor

and silicon output transistors.

• Control panel is illuminated with non-glare lighting.

• Newly designed printed circuit board provides improved performance and

durability under a wide range of environmental conditions.

• AUX/OUT can drive an external relay for controlling other devices, such as

warning lights.

• AUX/IN input can activate wail when the siren selector is in the manual position.

• Park-Siren Deactivator can deactivate siren tones when the vehicle is shifted into

PARK.

• A diagnostic capability for speaker testing uses two LEDs for visual indication and

four test tones for audible indication.

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Table 1 Specications

Input Voltage 11 Vdc to 16 Vdc

Polarity Negative ground electrical systems only

Standby Current 250 mA (backlighting extinguished)

Operating Current

(Control Head & Ampl.)

13 A ±1 A (at 13.6V with 5.5-ohm load)

Frequency Range 725 to 1600 Hz (nominal)

Cycle Rate Wail- 14 cycles/min. Yelp- 180 cycles/min.

Voltage Output (approx.) 62 VP-P

Audio Frequency Range 300 to 3 KHz

Harmonic Audio Distortion

(300-3000Hz)

10% max. all power levels from 1/2 to 50 watts (frequency

response ±3 dB)

Operating Temperature Range -30°C to +65°C (-22°F to +149°F)

Control Head Dimensions

(H x W x D)

2.9 x 6.3 x 1.5 inches (7.37 x 16.00 x 3.81 cm)

Amplier Module Dimensions

(H x W x D)

3.9 x 6.9 x 4.8 inches (9.91 x 17.53 x 12.19 cm)

Shipping Weight (approx.) 7 pounds (0.45 kg)

Kit Contents

After unpacking the kit, examine it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If the

product has been damaged, ﬁle a claim immediately with the carrier stating the extent

of damage. Carefully check all envelopes, shipping labels, and tags before removing

or destroying them. Ensure all parts in the packing list are included in the shipment. If

any parts are missing, call Federal Signal Customer Support at 1-800-264-3578, 7a.m.

to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, CT.

Installing the Amplier

UNIT REQUIRES AIR FLOW: The siren amplier is cooled by an internal fan.

Do not install it in areas where the air ow is restricted. Do not mount the unit

near a heater duct or under the hood.

UNIT IS NOT WATERPROOF: The siren amplier is NOT waterproof. The

module must be mounted in a location that is sheltered from falling rain, snow,

standing water, etc.

To install the ampliﬁer:

1. Select a suitable mounting location for the ampliﬁer. Some possible mounting

locations are in the equipment cabinet, under the front seat, or in the trunk (under

the rear deck, near the rear seat speakers if the vehicle is so equipped). Keep in

mind that the control cable is 15 feet long.

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2. Using the mounting holes on the ampliﬁer as a template, scribe four drill position

marks at the mounting location.

DRILLING PRECAUTIONS: Before drilling holes, check the area into which

you plan to drill to ensure that you do not damage vehicle components. All

drilled holes should be deburred and all sharp edges should be smoothed.

Additionally, all exterior drilled holes must be sealed with Motorcraft seam

sealer T-A-2-B or equivalent to prevent the potential exposure to carbon

monoxide or other potentially harmful fumes. Failure to observe this warning

could cause serious injury or death.

3. The mounting hardware supplied in the siren accessory kit gives you a choice of

mounting hardware: thread-forming screws with lockwashers or 1/4-20 cap screws

with lockwashers and hex nuts. Consequently, the holes drilled in the mounting

surface must be appropriate for the mounting screws selected. If the thread-

forming screws are to be used, drill 3/16-inch holes at the drill position marks.

Drill 9/32-inch holes at the position marks if you are using the 1/4-20 cap screws,

lockwashers and nuts.

4. Secure the ampliﬁer to the mounting surface using the mounting hardware,

including lockwashers.

Installing the Control Head

AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT: Do not install equipment or route wiring in the

deployment path of an airbag. Failure to observe this warning will reduce the

eectiveness of the airbag or potentially dislodge the equipment, causing

serious injury or death.

SEAT REMOVAL PRECAUTION: If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed, verify

with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be recalibrated for proper

airbag deployment. Failure to follow this warning cause serious injury or

death.

The control head is designed to be ﬂush mounted in any relatively ﬂat surface.

To install the control head:

1. Select a location for the control head on the mounting surface that does not impair

drivers’ ability to safely drive the vehicle as they operate the siren. The selected

location should aord good visibility and free accessibility to the Control Head

controls.

2. Place the mounting template, supplied in the accessory kit, over the selected

mounting location. Scribe a mark for each of the four mounting holes. Also scribe

a cut mark along the heavy, dark line on the template.

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