Federal Signal Corporation ultravoice UV Setup guide

Installation, Operation, and
Service Manual
255354
Rev. Q5 1216
Printed in U.S.A.
© Copyright 2016 Federal Signal Corporation
UltraVoice®(UV)
Electronic Siren Controller

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 [phone].
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 60484-3617
www.fedsig.com
Customer Support 800-548-7229 • [phone]
Technical Support 800-524-3021 • [phone]

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Contents
Safety Messages..................................................................................................................................... 9
General Description ..............................................................................................................................11
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................11
Overview............................................................................................................................................11
Features ........................................................................................................................................... 12
UV Controller Overview .................................................................................................................... 13
Controllers................................................................................................................................. 13
For Directional Speaker Arrays ................................................................................................. 14
For Modulator Speaker Arrays .................................................................................................. 14
Programming Methods ..................................................................................................................... 14
Commander (SFCDWARE)....................................................................................................... 15
FSPWARE................................................................................................................................. 15
Status Monitoring ...................................................................................................................... 15
Technical Description .......................................................................................................................... 16
Operations............................................................................................................................................. 19
Manual Activation ............................................................................................................................. 20
Local Public Address ........................................................................................................................ 20
Relay Output (JP11) ......................................................................................................................... 21
600 ohm Input (JP12) ....................................................................................................................... 21
Remote Activation (JP14) ................................................................................................................. 21
24 Vdc Supply (JP13)....................................................................................................................... 22
Charger Sense (JP20)...................................................................................................................... 22
Sensor Inputs (JP15)........................................................................................................................ 23
+5 Vdc Supply (JP16)....................................................................................................................... 23
Rotation Sensor (JP17) .................................................................................................................... 24
Battery Charger ................................................................................................................................ 25
Installation............................................................................................................................................. 26
Recommendations on UV Controller Location ................................................................................. 26
Site Address Switch (S1)........................................................................................................... 27
Basic UV+ Controller Programming ................................................................................................. 27

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Unit Type ................................................................................................................................... 27
Activation Formats .................................................................................................................... 28
User Programs ................................................................................................................................. 28
Activation Functions .................................................................................................................. 28
UV Controller Installation.................................................................................................................. 30
Pole Mounting ........................................................................................................................... 30
Flat Surface Mounting ............................................................................................................... 31
Electrical Connections ...................................................................................................................... 34
Power Connections ................................................................................................................... 34
Signal Connections ................................................................................................................... 35
Speaker Wiring for DSA Series Sirens...................................................................................... 37
Battery Hookup ......................................................................................................................... 37
Yagi Antenna Installation .................................................................................................................. 38
Omni Antenna Installation................................................................................................................. 40
Specications ....................................................................................................................................... 44
Pre-operation Checkout and Testing.................................................................................................. 45
Amplier and Speaker Pre-Operation Checkout (Non-Active Mode) ............................................... 45
Testing Battery Charge.............................................................................................................. 46
Initial Checkout ................................................................................................................................. 46
Final Testing...................................................................................................................................... 46
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................... 47
UV Controller Preventive Maintenance ............................................................................................ 47
General Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 47
Driver Replacement and Inspection .......................................................................................... 47
Checking the Signal .................................................................................................................. 48
Checking the Battery................................................................................................................. 48
Checking the Charger ............................................................................................................... 49
Adjusting Two-Way Radio Receiver ................................................................................................. 49
Adjusting the receive audio ....................................................................................................... 49
Adjusting the transmit deviation ................................................................................................ 50
Vertex Radio Programming Cables........................................................................................... 50

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600-ohm Adjustment Procedure for Activation Audio ....................................................................... 50
600-ohm Adjustment Procedure for External Audio Source Input............................................. 51
Options.................................................................................................................................................. 52
Model UVARM .................................................................................................................................. 52
Specications for UVARM ......................................................................................................... 53
Model UVTR ..................................................................................................................................... 55
UVTR Mounting Location .......................................................................................................... 55
UVTR Wiring ............................................................................................................................. 55
Model HTR4 (Battery Warmers) ....................................................................................................... 58
Solar Power (PVS220W-24)............................................................................................................. 58
Radio Control.................................................................................................................................... 59
Two-Way Sensor Package ............................................................................................................... 59
Local Quiet Test ................................................................................................................................ 60
Operation .................................................................................................................................. 60
Finding Faults............................................................................................................................ 60
Digital Voice Recording .................................................................................................................... 60
Converting the les ................................................................................................................... 61
Installation of Other Manufacturers’ Radio Receivers ...................................................................... 61
UV25ST Option ................................................................................................................................ 62
Model UVTD-IP................................................................................................................................. 62
Ethernet Board Specications................................................................................................... 63
Network Information .................................................................................................................. 64
Getting Service ..................................................................................................................................... 65
Appendix A UV RTU Field Service Data Sheet................................................................................... 66
Appendix B Wiring Diagrams.............................................................................................................. 67
Appendix C Drawings .......................................................................................................................... 71

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Tables
Table 1 UV Models and Controller Options........................................................................................ 13
Table 2 DSA Power Rating Table......................................................................................................... 14
Table 3 UV400 Amplier Selection Table ........................................................................................14
Table 4 UV+ Controller Card Setting I/O............................................................................................. 16
Table 5 Front Panel of UV+ Controller Card....................................................................................... 18
Table 6 Front Panel Controls for UV+ Controller Card...................................................................... 18
Table 7 Front Panel Indicators for Model UV400 Amplier............................................................... 18
Table 8 Manual Activation Switches on UV+ Controller Card .......................................................... 20
Table 9 Remote Activation Connections (JP14) ................................................................................ 22
Table 10 Sensor Connections ............................................................................................................. 23
Table 11 External Sensors ................................................................................................................... 24
Table 12 Rotation Sensor Connections.............................................................................................. 24
Table 13 LEDs description................................................................................................................... 25
Table 14 UV Weight .............................................................................................................................. 27
Table 15 Unit Type Selection Table ..................................................................................................... 27
Table 16 Activation Functions............................................................................................................. 28
Table 17 Modulator Speaker Wiring (MOD1004B-MOD8032B) ......................................................... 35
Table 18 Wiring example for four DSA6 speaker arrays ................................................................... 37
Table 19 600 ohm Balanced Line Port ................................................................................................ 44
Table 20 Remote Activation, Sensor, and Direction Inputs .............................................................. 44
Table 21 Audio Power Amplier Modules Model (UV400)................................................................. 44
Table 22 Environmental ....................................................................................................................... 45
Table 23 Physical.................................................................................................................................. 45
Table 24 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 52

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Figures
Figure 1 UV Controller ..........................................................................................................................11
Figure 2 UV+ Controller Card .............................................................................................................. 17
Figure 3 UV Controller and UV400 Amplier Front Panel Indicators .............................................. 19
Figure 4 UV+ Controller Card Switches ............................................................................................. 20
Figure 5 UV Controller Backplane Motherboard I/O.......................................................................... 21
Figure 6 UV Backplane Motherboard (JP12, JP14, and JP15).......................................................... 22
Figure 7 UV Backplane Motherboard (JP15, JP16, JP17, and JP13) ............................................... 24
Figure 8 LEDs on charger.................................................................................................................... 25
Figure 9 Typical Siren .......................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 10 Flat Surface Mounting......................................................................................................... 33
Figure 11 UV Backplane Motherboard (AMP1 to AMP 4) .................................................................. 36
Figure 12 UV Backplane Motherboard (AMP 5) ................................................................................. 36
Figure 13 UV Backplane Motherboard (AMP 6, AMP7, and AMP8) .................................................. 36
Figure 14 Yagi Antenna Installation Example .................................................................................... 41
Figure 15 Omni Antenna Installation Example .................................................................................. 42
Figure 16 Antenna Grounding............................................................................................................. 43
Figure 17 UVARM Front Panel Indicators........................................................................................... 53
Table 25 Audio and Relay Output Card Option ................................................................................. 53
Table 26 Connectors ............................................................................................................................ 54
Table 27 Indicators .............................................................................................................................. 54
Table 28 Transformer Wiring ............................................................................................................... 57
Table 29 Electrical ................................................................................................................................ 63
Table 30 600 ohm Audio Output Port.................................................................................................. 63
Table 31 Bandwidth Requirements ..................................................................................................... 64

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Figure 18 Schematic Diagram UVTR .................................................................................................. 55
Figure 19 HTR4 Wiring Diagram.......................................................................................................... 58
Figure 20 Serial to Ethernet Board ..................................................................................................... 63
Figure 21 DSA Retrot Wiring for UV Controllers ............................................................................. 67
Figure 22 Original DSA Wiring for UV Controllers not using retrot kit ......................................... 68
Figure 23 Modulator Speaker Array Retrot Wiring.......................................................................... 69
Figure 24 Modulator Speaker Array Retrot Wiring.......................................................................... 70
Figure 25 UV Controller Two-way Radio Wiring Diagram................................................................. 71
Figure 26 UVTD-IP Broadband Wiring Diagram................................................................................. 72
Figure 27 Two-way Solar UV Wiring Diagram .................................................................................... 73
Figure 28 UV Controller Two-way Radio Receiver Final Assembly ................................................. 74
Figure 29 UV Controller Two-way Radio Receiver Final Assembly (continued)............................. 75
Figure 30 Broadband UVTD-IP Final Assembly................................................................................. 76
Figure 31 Broadband UVTD-IP Final Assembly (continued) ............................................................ 77
Figure 32 UVTR Transformer............................................................................................................... 78
Figure 33 Transformer Rectier Wiring to Control Cabinet.............................................................. 79
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Safety Messages
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Safety Messages
It is important to follow all instructions shipped with this product. This device
is to be installed by trained personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the
country electric codes and will follow these guidelines as well as local codes.
Listed below are important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
Important Notice
Federal Signal reserves the right to make changes to devices and specications detailed in
the manual at any time in order to improve reliability, function or design. The information
in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies.
Publications
Federal Signal recommends the following publications from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency for assistance with planning an outdoor warning system:
• The “Outdoor Warning Guide” (CPG 1-17)
• “Civil Preparedness, Principles of Warning” (CPG 1-14)
• FEMA-REP-1, Appendix 3 (Nuclear Plant Guideline)
• FEMA-REP-10 (Nuclear Plant Guideline).
Planning
• If suitable warning equipment is not selected, the installation site for the siren is
not selected properly or the siren is not installed properly, it may not produce the
intended optimum audible warning. Follow Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) recommendations.
• If sirens are not activated in a timely manner when an emergency condition
exists, they cannot provide the intended audible warning. It is imperative that
knowledgeable people, who are provided with the necessary information, are
available at all times to authorize the activation of the sirens.
• When sirens are used out of doors, people indoors may not be able to hear the
warning signals. Separate warning devices or procedures may be needed to
effectively warn people indoors.
• The sound output of sirens is capable of causing permanent hearing damage. To
prevent excessive exposure, carefully plan siren placement, post warnings, and
restrict access to areas near sirens.
• Activating the sirens may not result in people taking the desired actions if those to
be warned are not properly trained about the meaning of siren sounds. Siren users
should follow FEMA recommendations and instruct those to be warned of correct
actions to be taken.
• After installation, service, or maintenance, test the siren system to conrm that it is
operating properly. Test the system regularly to conrm that it will be operational in
an emergency.

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• If future service and operating personnel do not have these instructions to refer to,
the siren system may not provide the intended audible warning and service personnel
may be exposed to death, permanent hearing loss, or other bodily injury. File these
instructions in a safe place and refer to them periodically. Give a copy of these
instructions to new recruits and trainees. Also give a copy to anyone who is going to
service or repair the siren.
Installation and Service
• Electrocution or severe personal injury can occur when performing various
installation and service functions such as making electrical connections, drilling
holes, or lifting equipment. Therefore only experienced electricians should install
this product in accordance with national, state and any other electrical codes having
jurisdiction. Perform all work under the direction of the installation or service crew
safety foreman.
• The sound output of sirens is capable of causing permanent hearing damage. To
prevent excessive exposure, carefully plan siren placement, post warnings and
restrict access to areas near the sirens. Sirens may be operated from remote control
points. Whenever possible, disconnect all siren power including batteries before
working near the siren.
• After installation or service, test the siren system to conrm that it is operating
properly. Test the system regularly to conrm that it will be operational in an
emergency.
• If future service personnel do not have these warnings and all other instructions
shipped with the equipment to refer to, the siren system may not provide the intended
audible warning and service personnel may be exposed to death, permanent hearing
loss, or other bodily injury. File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them
periodically. Give a copy of these instructions to new recruits and trainees. Also, give
a copy to anyone who is going to service or repair the sirens.
Operation
Failure to understand the capabilities and limitations of your siren system could result in
permanent hearing loss, other serious injuries or death to persons too close to the sirens
when you activate them or to those you need to warn. Carefully read and thoroughly
understand all safety notices in this manual and all operations-related-items in all
instruction manuals shipped with equipment. Thoroughly discuss all contingency plans
with those responsible for warning people in your community, company, or jurisdiction.
Read and understand the information contained in this manual before
attempting to install or service the siren.
Pay careful attention to notices located on the equipment.

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General Description
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General Description
Introduction
This manual describes the features, operation, installation, specications, maintenance,
and options of the UltraVoice (UV) controller. The UV controller includes a single high-
powered computer-based control card that controls and monitors all siren functions while
minimizing wiring and increasing reliability.
The UV controller can operate with the use of various communications such as satellites
and cellular. Contact your local Federal Signal sales representative for more information.
Figure 1 UV Controller
Overview
The UV controller contains the following components:
• Control Cabinet—contains a card cage to mount a UV+ controller card and up to
eight UV 400 ampliers or optional equipment
• Battery Cabinet—houses two or four batteries and 24 Vdc charger
NOTE: Aluminum cabinet housing is standard or optional 304 or 316 stainless steel is
available.
Order the following separately:
• UV400 amplier
• Antenna system

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• Batteries
• DVSD—Digital voice mini SD card to store voice and tone alerts
Features
The UV controller has the following features.
• Seven standard warning signals: wail, alternate wail, pulsed wail, steady, alternate
steady, pulsed steady, and Westminster chime (auxiliary).
• Removable SD card for custom message generation. Store up to 250 voice or tone
messages that total up to 1000 minutes of total recording time.
• Use local pushbuttons (eight) for testing siren activation.
• Ability to interface with up to eight externally wired pushbuttons for siren activation.
• Relays for local activation of strobes, LEDs, and legacy rotation siren designs.
• Siren verication through specialized Quiet Test.
• Ability to select or group ampliers to create exible zones.
• Volume control per message to optimize siren notication.
• Modular hot swappable design to easily service cards without shutting off the power.
• Ability to stack multiply voice and tone alerts to create custom messages.
• Ability to stack multiply voice, tone, and relay functions to create complex siren
notications.
• Status system monitoring for system health and readiness.
• Flexible communications—radio (analog, P25, trunking, digital, broadband),
satellites, cellular, landline, and IP.
• Flexible powering via 120 Vac or 230 Vac (nominal), or solar for battery charging,
and 240 Vac (UVTR) for direct power with battery backup.
• Cellular and satellite communication options are available upon request. Contact your
local Federal Signal sales representative for more information.
• Ability to mix various communication formats for high-system availability and
redundancy.
• Built-in level meter to set and monitor levels.
• Secure communication with 128-bit or 256-bit encryption.
• Secure activation and status monitoring through the SS2000+ and Federal Signal
Commander Software (Commander).
• Remote programmability using Commander.

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UV Controller Overview
The UV controller consists of two cabinets, which are bolted to a mounting channel
for ease of installation. The Control Cabinet (NEMA 4) houses a card cage for easy
installation and maintenance of plug-in cards. The card cage has a capacity of tens cards
consisting as follows:
• One controller position (UV+)
• One accessory position for optional audio and relay module card (UVARM)
• Eight amplier positions (UV400)
Each UV400 amplier provides 400 watts to drive any combination of speaker drivers up
to 400 watts. Depending on the number of amplier cards installed, eight power levels
are available from 400 watts to 3200 watts.
Activation codes, command sequences, and operating parameters are uploaded from a
Windows®-based computer through the RS232 port located on the front panel or over
the communication channel with Commander. All information is stored in non-volatile
memory that is immune to power and battery failure.
The ampliers and optional equipment are all modularly constructed for easy removal.
In most instances, eld service is limited to replacing a slide out module; which a non-
technical person can perform with only a screwdriver.
The lower cabinet, which is a vented NEMA 4 style cabinet, houses user-provided
rechargeable batteries. The cabinet houses two or four batteries depending on the number
of ampliers used. The lower and upper cabinets are interconnected by a conduit, which
is sealed to prevent any harmful vapors from entering the control area. The ac charger or
solar (regulator) maintains the charging of the batteries. The batteries provide power to
the Control Cabinet. The batteries continue providing power to the Control Cabinet in the
event of an ac power failure; typically, the standby minimum is seven days.
The UV400 ampliers are ordered separately and quantity is based on the type of speaker
array. Refer to the following tables to determine the quantity of ampliers to order
various siren combinations.
Controllers
Table 1 UV Models and Controller Options
UV Model Name Description
UVTD Digital Two-way Radio ready
UVTDH VHF Radio
UVTDU UHF Radio
UVTD-IP Digital Two-way Broadband
Contact your sales representative for stainless steel enclosures and other communication
options.

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For Directional Speaker Arrays
Each UV400 amplier is a 400 watt amplier. Therefore, consult the following table to
determine how many ampliers are required to drive Directional Speaker Arrays (DSA)
siren combinations. Use DSA speakers in 400 watt increments with UV400 ampliers.
Table 2 DSA Power Rating Table
Model Total Power
DSA2 200 W
DSA4 400 W
DSA6 600 W
DSA Series Sirens
For the DSA Series Sirens, determine the total number of speakers to use with each UV
controller. Each DSA model number is based on the quantity of speakers it contains.
Since each speaker is a 100 watt speaker, determine the quantity of ampliers by using
Table 2 and Table 3.
For example:
If four DSA2 arrays are used with one UV controller:
4 x 200 watt = 800 watt or two UV400 ampliers
When using DSA3 and DSA5, contact Technical Support for information regarding
amplier quantities.
For Modulator Speaker Arrays
The Modulator II speaker array consists of modules that use four 100 watt drivers. It also
provides clear voice communication and offers warning signals that are produced by the
UV controller.
Table 3 UV400 Amplier Selection Table
Quantity Model Number Total Power
One (1) UV400 MOD1004B 400 W
Two (2) UV400 MOD2008B 800 W
Three (3) UV400 MOD3012B 1200 W
Four (4) UV400 MOD4016B 1600 W
Five (5) UV400 MOD5020B 2000 W
Six (6) UV400 MOD6024B 2400 W
Eight (8) UV400 MOD8032B 3200 W
Programming Methods
There are two methods of entering and reviewing the user programming information in a
UV controller: Commander and FSPWARE.

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Commander (SFCDWARE)
SFCDWARE is a Windows®-based programming software used to control, monitor, and
congure the digital version of the siren controller. The software communicates with the
siren controller over a wireless communication link. Refer to the Help menu provided
with the software for operational details.
FSPWARE
FSPWARE is a Windows®-based programming software for two-tone and DTMF
controlled systems. This software requires a direct connection between the UV controller
and the computer’s RS232 port through the use of a PCB universal cable adaptor
(included with FSPWARE) or a Universal Programmer (purchased through Federal
Signal). Use FSPWARE for non-Commander systems. Contact Technical Support for
further information.
Status Monitoring
The UV controller provides monitoring of various system components and signals. Status
of each of the following are communicated to Commander. Status items monitored:
• Siren Type—Number of amplifiers
• Function State—Standby/Active
• Unit ID—Specific UV controller number
• Amplier status*—Voltage and Current
• Audio A*—Pass/Fail
• Audio B*—Pass/Fail
• Master Current*— Pass/Fail
• Battery*—battery voltage, Pass/Fail
• Charger—Pass/Fail
• AC Power—Pass/Fail
• Control Box Intrusion—Close/Open
• Battery Box Intrusion—Close/Open
• False Alarm/Local Activation*—Status of siren
• Rotation*—Pass/Fail for legacy rotating sirens
*Latched Items—remain set until controller receives a Reset command or another
function is run.
Status information is transmitted over the communications channel. Status reporting
occurs when Commander requests status or a report is received or any of the monitored
circuits changes state.

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Technical Description
The following table provides settings and interface inputs and outputs for the UV+
controller card. See Figure 2.
Table 4 UV+ Controller Card Setting I/O
J1 Pins 9 and 10, P1#1 Baud Rate Selection Jumper ON=9600 Baud, OFF=1200
Baud
J2 Front Panel
Microphone jack
10 kΩ input impedance,
50 mVP-P nominal input level.
JP1 microSD holder on PCB
JP2 Special option jumper that requires special rmware
JP3 Connector pins for one-way radio receiver
JP4 Options Connector for SINAD
JP6 600 ohm Input Conguration Jumper Pins:
Use shorting plug between pins 2 and 3 600 ohm audio in to receiver
decoders
Use shorting plug between pins 1 and 2 Audio from 600 ohm to go to
ampliers when 600 ohm PTT is
closed
JP7 600 ohm Output Conguration Jumper Pins:
Use shorting plug between pins 1 and 2 Output siren audio
Use shorting plug between pins 2 and 3 Output radio transmit audio
JP8 CTCSS Connector Pins
JP9 Transceiver #1 VOX selection
Use shorting plug for VOX Carrier Detect
JP10 Dual receiver priority jumper
Jumper EXT side to give external receiver rst priority
Jumper INT/EXT2 side to give on-board receiver or external receiver second
priority
Jumper neither side, rst carrier detect has priority
JP11 Jumpered when SINAD option is used
JP12 Short to force Carrier Detect of External transceiver 1
JP13 Front Panel
External Transceiver (radio) Connector Ports #1 and #2
JP14 Equalizer setting for public address or digital voice. Setting is normal or treble.
P1 Front Panel
RS232 Ports #1 and #2
• Use P1 #1 to control and monitor data at 1200 or 9600 baud. Baud rate is
selected by J1, 9-10. ON=9600 Baud, OFF=1200 Baud
• Use P1 #2 with the 9600 baud scrolling message display option.
R123 600 ohm audio transformer Public Address level adjustment.
R125 600 ohm audio transformer TX level adjustment.

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Figure 2 UV+ Controller Card
R123
JP11
JP1
J1
R125
JP10
JP8JP9
J2
JP7
JP6
JP13
P1
JP12
JP14
JP3
S1
JP2
JP5
F1
TP16
MIC GAIN
JP4

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The following table provides the descriptions of the front panel indicators. See Figure 3.
Table 5 Front Panel of UV+ Controller Card
Labels Activate with a hold time > 0.50 seconds
ANT Antenna connector when used with a one-way radio receiver
RXD Receive serial data and receipt of radio channel modulation
TXD Transmit serial data and DTMF and digital
AUDIO A Audio present on channel A
AUDIO B Audio present on channel B
ARM Unit Armed indicator
PA Public Address mode indicator
CPU Microprocessor heartbeat
CARRIER Radio frequency (RF) carrier indicator ON with carrier present
RX LEVEL 3 stage LED bar graph
The following table provides the descriptions of the front panel controls. See Figure 3.
Table 6 Front Panel Controls for UV+ Controller Card
MIC GAIN Local PA level range sufcient to drive ampliers into clipping
with 50 mV nominal input level.
Microphone volume adjustment knob.
DV GAIN Volume adjustment for digital voice option. Internal Digital
Voice level sufcient to drive TP5 or TP6 into clipping.
TX GAINs Transmitted audio adjustable from 50 mV to 1 VP-P
RX GAINs Received Audio level 300 mV to 3.00 VP-P
The following table provides the description of the UV400 amplier front panel
indicators. See Figure 3.
Table 7 Front Panel Indicators for Model UV400 Amplier
POWER Power LED is only on during activation
OUTPUT Audio LED is on when amplier is transmitting
LOAD Speaker Load is on during activation with speaker load
OVER TEMP Over Temperature LED is on when amplier reaches an over-
temperature condition. Call Technical Support if light remains
on.
LIMITED Power Limiting is on or ashing during activation when
overdriving amplier.
SHORT Shorted Load is on when load appears shorted.

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Figure 3 UV Controller and UV400 Amplier Front Panel Indicators
UV CONTROL AND AMPLIFIER
ANTENNA CONNECTOR
RS232 RECEIVE LED
RS232 TRANSMIT LED
AUDIO GENERATOR LEDS
ARM LED
PUBLIC ADDRESS LED
COMPUTER CLOCK
CARRIER DETECT LED
MICROPHONE VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
MICROPHONE JACK
SIREN FUNCTION BUTTONS
2 WAY RADIO CONNECTOR
RS232 SERIAL CONNECTOR
OVER TEMPERATURE LED
POWER LED
POWER
OUTPUT
LOAD
OVER
TEMP
AUDIO LED
SPKR. LOAD
POWER LIMITING
SHORTED LOAD
LIMITED
SHORT
TRANSMIT AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS
RECEIVE AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS
291169C
Operations
The modular UV controller contains a card cage with ten plug-in cards consisting of the
following:
• One controller card slot
• One optional accessory slot
• Eight amplier slots
You can vary the number of amplier cards from one for a 400-watt system up to a
maximum of eight for a 3200-watt system. All siren control, audio generation, and
remote communication functions are handled by a single microcomputer controlled
controller card. The backplane motherboard contains connectors and terminal blocks for
interconnection of the other system components. Power for the UV Controller and siren is
supplied by two or four deep cycle marine batteries. AC and solar battery charger options
are available.

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Operations
UltraVoice (UV)
Manual Activation
Use the manual activation switches to activate siren functions. Switches are located on
the front panel of the UV+ controller card. In addition, activating switches simultaneously
can operate specic testing and calibration features. See Table 8.
Figure 4 UV+ Controller Card Switches
Table 8 Manual Activation Switches on UV+ Controller Card
Function Switch Function
CODE 1 Activates function 1
CODE 2 Activates function 2
CODE 3 Activates function 3
CODE 4 Activates function 4
CODE 5 Activates function 5
CODE 6 Activates function 6
CODE 7 Activates function 7
STOP Reset
CODE 1 and CODE 6 Loads default speaker calibration values and transmits DTMF
characters (production testing)
CODE 2 and CODE 3 Calibrate speaker load and Xmit DTMF Quiet Test
CODE 5 and CODE 7 Transmits 1200 Hz tone for radio deviation adjustment
NOTE: At any time during a sounding function, push the RESET button to cause the unit
to halt all output immediately.
Local Public Address
With the optional microphone (part number MNC-MC), the operator has the ability to
locally give a Public Address (PA) message. You can enter the PA mode by plugging the
MNC-MC into the microphone receptacle labeled MIC on the UV+ controller card front
panel. The PA LED is lit anytime the press-to-talk button on the microphone is depressed.
Rotating sirens start rotating to the next zone when PTT is released.