Federal Signal Corporation ultravoice UV User manual

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Rev. Q8 0420
Printed in U.S.A.
© Copyright 2013-2020 Federal Signal Corporation
UltraVoice®
Model: UV
Electronic Siren Controller
Description, Specications, Installation,
Operation, and Service Manual

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.
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University Park, Illinois 60484
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Customer Support 800-548-7229 • [phone]
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Contents
Safety Messages......................................................................................................................................................9
General Description .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Features............................................................................................................................................................12
UV Controller Overview ....................................................................................................................................13
Ordering Controllers..................................................................................................................................14
Directional Speaker Arrays (DSA).............................................................................................................14
Modulator Speaker Arrays ........................................................................................................................15
Ordering Accessories................................................................................................................................15
Options......................................................................................................................................................15
Programming Methods......................................................................................................................................16
Federal Signal Commander Software (SFCDWARE)...............................................................................16
FSPWARE ................................................................................................................................................16
Status Monitoring......................................................................................................................................16
Specications ........................................................................................................................................................17
Installation..............................................................................................................................................................19
Recommendations on UV Controller Location..................................................................................................19
UV Controller Installation ..................................................................................................................................20
Pole Mounting...........................................................................................................................................20
Flat Surface Mounting...............................................................................................................................21
Electrical Connections ......................................................................................................................................24
Power Connections...................................................................................................................................24
Signal Connections...................................................................................................................................25
Speaker Wiring for DSA Series Sirens......................................................................................................27
Battery Hookup .........................................................................................................................................27
Model HTR4 (Battery Warmers)........................................................................................................................28
Solar Power (PVS220W-24) .............................................................................................................................29
Installation of Other Manufacturers’ Radio Receivers....................................................................................... 29
Pre-operation Checkout and Testing.................................................................................................................30
Amplier and Speaker Pre-Operation Checkout (Non-Active Mode)................................................................30
Testing Battery Charge .............................................................................................................................31

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Initial Checkout .................................................................................................................................................31
Final Testing......................................................................................................................................................31
Operations..............................................................................................................................................................32
UV Controller and UV400 Amplier Front Panel Indicators ..............................................................................32
Basic UV+ Controller Programming..................................................................................................................34
Unit Type...................................................................................................................................................34
Activation Formats ....................................................................................................................................34
User Programs..................................................................................................................................................34
Activation Functions..................................................................................................................................34
UVARM Option..................................................................................................................................................37
Specications for UVARM.........................................................................................................................38
Battery Charger.................................................................................................................................................39
UV25ST Option.................................................................................................................................................40
UVTD-IP Option ................................................................................................................................................41
Ethernet Board Specications...................................................................................................................41
Network Information..................................................................................................................................42
UV+ Controller Card..........................................................................................................................................43
Manual Activation..............................................................................................................................................45
Local Public Address.........................................................................................................................................45
Relay Output (JP11)..........................................................................................................................................46
600 ohm Input (JP12) .......................................................................................................................................46
24 Vdc Supply (JP13) .......................................................................................................................................46
Remote Activation (JP14) .................................................................................................................................47
Charger Sense (JP20) ......................................................................................................................................47
Sensor Inputs (JP15) ........................................................................................................................................48
+5 Vdc Supply (JP16) .......................................................................................................................................48
Rotation Sensor (JP17).....................................................................................................................................49
Site Address Switch (S1) ..................................................................................................................................50
Radio Control ....................................................................................................................................................51
Two-Way Sensor Package................................................................................................................................51
Local Quiet Test ................................................................................................................................................52
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................52
Finding Faults ...........................................................................................................................................52
Digital Voice Recording.....................................................................................................................................52

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File Format................................................................................................................................................52
Voice Levels Within Files ..........................................................................................................................52
Tone Levels Within Files ...........................................................................................................................53
Filtering Files.............................................................................................................................................53
Checking/Setting UV+ Controller DV Levels.............................................................................................53
Converting the Files ..........................................................................................................................................54
Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................54
UV Controller Preventive Maintenance.............................................................................................................54
Driver Replacement and Inspection..................................................................................................................54
Checking the Signal ..........................................................................................................................................55
Checking the Battery.........................................................................................................................................55
Checking the Charger .......................................................................................................................................55
Adjusting Two-Way Radio Receiver..................................................................................................................56
Adjusting the receive audio.......................................................................................................................56
Adjusting the transmit deviation................................................................................................................56
Recommended Cables for Radio..............................................................................................................57
600-ohm Adjustment Procedure for Activation Audio........................................................................................57
600-ohm Adjustment Procedure for External Audio Source Input............................................................. 57
Getting Service ......................................................................................................................................................58
Appendix A ICM-UV Checklist ..............................................................................................................................59
Appendix B Stainless Steel Care and Maintenance........................................................................................... 61
Appendix C Wiring Diagrams...............................................................................................................................64
Appendix D Drawings ...........................................................................................................................................69

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Tables
Table 1 UV Controller Options..............................................................................................................................14
Table 2 DSA Power Rating Table..........................................................................................................................14
Table 3 UV400 Amplier Selection Table............................................................................................................15
Table 4 UV Accessories ........................................................................................................................................15
Table 5 Options......................................................................................................................................................15
Table 6 Batteries (user supplied) .........................................................................................................................17
Table 7 Specications ...........................................................................................................................................17
Table 8 Relay Output (JP11) .................................................................................................................................17
Table 9 600 ohm Balanced Line Port ...................................................................................................................18
Table 10 Remote Activation, Sensor, and Direction Inputs ...............................................................................18
Table 11 Audio Power Amplier Modules Model (UV400)..................................................................................18
Table 12 Environmental ........................................................................................................................................18
Table 13 Physical...................................................................................................................................................19
Table 14 UV Weight ...............................................................................................................................................20
Table 15 Modulator Speaker Wiring (MOD1004B-MOD8032B) ..........................................................................25
Table 16 Wiring example for four DSA6 speaker arrays ....................................................................................27
Table 17 Front Panel of UV+ Controller Card......................................................................................................32
Table 18 Front Panel Controls for UV+ Controller Card.....................................................................................32
Table 19 Front Panel Indicators for Model UV400 Amplier..............................................................................33
Table 20 Unit Type Selection Table ......................................................................................................................34
Table 21 Activation Functions ..............................................................................................................................34
Table 22 Audio and Relay Output Card Option...................................................................................................38
Table 23 Connectors for the UVARM ...................................................................................................................38
Table 24 Indicators for the UVARM ......................................................................................................................39
Table 25 Wire Connections on Charger...............................................................................................................39

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Figures
Figure 1 UV Controller .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 2 Typical Siren ...........................................................................................................................................22
Figure 3 Flat Surface Mounting............................................................................................................................23
Figure 4 UV Backplane Motherboard (AMP1 to AMP 4).....................................................................................26
Figure 5 UV Backplane Motherboard (AMP 5) .................................................................................................... 26
Figure 6 UV Backplane Motherboard (AMP 6, AMP7, and AMP8) ..................................................................... 26
Figure 7 Battery Wiring Diagram..........................................................................................................................28
Figure 8 HTR4 Wiring Diagram.............................................................................................................................29
Figure 9 UV+ Controller and UV400 Amplier Front Panel Indicators .............................................................33
Figure 10 UVARM Front Panel Indicators............................................................................................................37
Figure 11 LEDs on charger ...................................................................................................................................40
Figure 12 Serial to Ethernet Board ......................................................................................................................42
Figure 13 UV+ Controller Card .............................................................................................................................44
Figure 14 UV+ Controller Card Switches ............................................................................................................45
Figure 15 UV Controller Backplane Motherboard I/O.........................................................................................46
Figure 16 UV Backplane Motherboard (JP12, JP14, and JP15).........................................................................47
Table 26 LEDs description....................................................................................................................................40
Table 27 Electrical Ethernet Board Specications .............................................................................................41
Table 28 Bandwidth Requirements ......................................................................................................................43
Table 29 UV+ Controller Card Setting I/O............................................................................................................43
Table 30 Manual Activation Switches on UV+ Controller Card .........................................................................45
Table 31 Remote Activation Connections (JP14) ...............................................................................................47
Table 32 Sensor Connections ..............................................................................................................................48
Table 33 External Sensors ....................................................................................................................................49
Table 34 Rotation Sensor Connections...............................................................................................................49
Table 35 Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................................58

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Figure 17 UV Backplane Motherboard (JP15, JP16, JP17, and JP13) .............................................................. 49
Figure 18 Setting the Switch Number Example..................................................................................................50
Figure 19 DSA Retrot Wiring for UV Controllers ..............................................................................................64
Figure 20 Original DSA Wiring for UV Controllers not using retrot kit ..........................................................65
Figure 21 Modulator Speaker Array Retrot Wiring...........................................................................................66
Figure 22 Modulator Speaker Array Retrot Wiring...........................................................................................67
Figure 23 UV Controller Two-way Radio Wiring Diagram..................................................................................69
Figure 24 UVTD-IP Broadband Wiring Diagram..................................................................................................70
Figure 25 UV Controller Two-Way Radio Receiver Final Assembly.................................................................. 71
Figure 26 UV Controller Two-way Radio Receiver Final Assembly (continued)..............................................72
Figure 27 Broadband UVTD-IP Final Assembly .................................................................................................. 73
Figure 28 Broadband UVTD-IP Final Assembly (continued) ............................................................................. 74
Figure 29 Transformer Rectier Wiring to Control Cabinet...............................................................................75
Figure 30 UVTR Transformer ...............................................................................................................................76

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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 and ordinances, including any
state or local noise control ordinances. Listed below are important safety instructions and
precautions you should follow:
Important Notice
Federal Signal reserves the right to make changes to devices and specifications
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, be
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
eectively 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. Review and comply with any local or state noise
control ordinances as well as OSHA noise exposure regulations and guidelines.
• 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 confirm that it is
operating properly. Test the system regularly to confirm 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 confirm that it is operating
properly. Test the system regularly to confirm 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
Introduction
This manual describes the features, specifications, installation, operation, and
maintenance of the UltraVoice (UV) controller. A UV controller is typically used with high-
powered speaker arrays for use as an outdoor warning system commonly referred to as a
giant voice system. The UV controller includes a control card, amplifiers, battery charger,
and communication for interface to outdoor electronic sirens.
The UV controller provides activation and monitoring of outdoor electronic sirens. The UV
controller can interface with various communications, including radio, landline, IP, satellite,
and cellular services. Contact your local Federal Signal sales representative for more
information.
Figure 1 UV Controller
Overview
The UV controller contains the following components:
• Control Cabinet—includes a card cage to mount a UV+ controller card, a UVARM
(UltraVoice Audio Relay Module), and up to eight UV 400 amplifiers. Also, the cabinet
can mount radios, IP interface, or other communications equipment. A UV Control
Cabinet comes standard with a UV+ control card.
• Battery Cabinet—houses two or four batteries and 24 Vdc charger. Optional battery
heaters are available.
NOTE: Aluminum cabinet housing is standard, or optional 316 stainless steel is available.

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Order the following separately:
• UV400 amplifier (1 to 8)
• UVARM (UltraVoice Audio Relay Module)
• Antenna system for radio communications
• Batteries
• DVSD—Digital voice microSD 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 4,093 voice or tone
messages that total up to 17 hours of total recording time.
• Use local buttons (eight) for testing siren activation.
• Ability to interface with up to eight externally wired buttons for siren activation.
• Relay for local activation of strobes, LEDs, and legacy rotation siren designs.
• Siren activation verification through specialized Quiet Test.
• Ability to select or group amplifiers to create flexible zones.
• Volume control per message to optimize siren notification.
• Modular hot swappable design to easily service cards without shutting o the power.
• Ability to stack multiple voice, tone, and relay functions to create complex siren
notifications.
• 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.
• Secure communication with 128-bit or 256-bit encryption.
• Secure activation, programming, and status monitoring through the SS2000+ and
Federal Signal Commander Software.

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• UVARM has the ability to send line level audio output to external equipment such as
fire alarm panels or amplifiers, and relays for activation of strobes or LEDs.
• Power control ramps up siren or speaker volume for added safety, custom volume
settings, and low power testing.
UV Controller Overview
The UV controller consists of two cabinets, which are bolted to a mounting channel for
ease of shipping and installation. The Control Cabinet (NEMA 4X) houses a card cage for
easy installation and maintenance of plug-in cards. The card cage has a capacity of ten
cards consisting as follows:
• One controller position (UV+)
• One accessory position for optional audio and relay module card (UVARM)
• Eight amplifier positions (UV400)
Each UV400 amplifier provides 400 watts to drive any combination of speaker drivers up
to 400 watts. Depending on the number of amplifier cards installed, eight power levels
are available from 400 watts to 3200 watts.
Activation codes, command sequences, and operating parameters are uploaded from a
computer through the RS232 port located on the front panel or over a communication
channel with the Federal Signal Commander software. All information is stored in non-
volatile memory that is immune to power and battery loss.
The control board, amplifiers, and optional equipment are all modularly constructed for
easy removal. In most instances, field service is limited to replacing a slide-out module,
which a non-technical person can perform with only a screwdriver.
The Battery Cabinet (NEMA 3R), the lower cabinet, houses rechargeable batteries. The
cabinet houses two or four batteries depending on the number of amplifiers used and
based on battery backup runtime and standby time. The lower and upper cabinets are
interconnected by a conduit, which is sealed to prevent any harmful gases from entering
the Control Cabinet. 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 amplifiers are ordered separately, and quantity is based on the type of
speaker array. Refer to the following tables to determine the quantity of amplifiers to order
various siren combinations.

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Ordering Controllers
Contact our Federal Signal Sales Engineers to design a system that meets your specific
requirements.
Table 1 UV Controller Options
UV Model/Part
Number
Description
UVTD Siren control and battery cabinet, two-way, no radio
UVTD240 Siren control and battery cabinet, two-way, no radio, 240 Vac transformer
UVTD-316SS Siren control and battery cabinet with 316SS, two-way, no radio
UVTDH Siren control and battery cabinet, two-way, VHF (136-174)
UVTDU Siren control and battery cabinet, two-way, UHF (403-470)
UVTD-IP Siren control and battery cabinet IP-enabled, two-way (broadband radio
and SmartMsg software sold separately)
UVTD-LL Siren control and battery cabinet, two-way, landline
• Standard models are 120 Vac. For 240 Vac operation, use the UVTD240, which
includes a 240 Vac to 120 Vac transformer. This is useful if 120 Vac heaters are
required. If operation is required with 240 Vac with no heaters, the UV cabinet can
accept 240 Vac, but the battery charger requires a switch to be set for 240 Vac
operation.
• Contact factory for low-band two-way models
• Batteries and antenna are not included
• Stainless steel (S) control cabinets are also available
Directional Speaker Arrays (DSA)
Each UV400 amplifier is a 400-watt amplifier. Therefore, consult the following table to
determine how many amplifiers are required to drive Directional Speaker Arrays (DSA)
siren combinations. Use DSA speakers in 400-watt increments with UV400 amplifiers.
Table 2 DSA Power Rating Table
Model Total Power
DSA2 200 W
DSA4 400 W
DSA6 600 W
For example:
If four DSA2 arrays are used with one UV controller:
4 x 200 watts = 800 watts or two UV400 amplifiers
When using DSA3 and DSA5, contact Technical Support for information regarding
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Modulator Speaker Arrays
The Modulator®Electronic Siren Series consists of modules that use four 100-watt drivers.
It also provides clear voice communication and oers warning signals (tone/voice) 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
Ordering Accessories
Table 4 UV Accessories
Accessories/
Part Numbers
Description
DVSD Digital voice microSD card: 4,093 voice or tone messages,
17 hours of total recording time
DVR Digital voice recording fee per 16 messages
FSPWARE Programming software (Two-tone and DTMF)
SFCD Commander®Software System, 10, 25, 255, or 512 Site License
UV400 400-watt amplier, required with UV controllers
TB-LL Telco base, landline communication interface
ES-PROG-DTMF Two-way DTMF programming
Options
Table 5 Options
Option Description
UVARM The UV supports an optional Audio and Relay Output Module (UVARM)
that provides three audio outputs and four relay outputs to enable the UV
to connect to existing PA systems or other auxiliary devices.
HTR4
(Battery
Warmers)
In locations where temperatures may drop below freezing for extended
periods, the optional battery warmers are recommended to maintain
battery e󰀩ciency.
PVS220W-24 The solar option allows the siren to operate in areas where power is not
available. The PVS2110-24 model for the UV controller include a solar
regulator and solar panel kit.
Digital Voice
Recording
When purchased, the Digital Voice option adds a microSD card that is
capable of storing 17 hours or 4,093 of pre-recorded messages.

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Option Description
UV25ST The UV25ST allows the end-user the capability to reduce audio output
from the 70 VRMS standard to the 25 VRMS standard. This option is benecial
when using the UV controller in an indoor warning application.
UVTD-IP The UVTD-IP includes a network card that provides the capability to
communicate over a network and provides audio decoding of digitized
audio sent over the network
Programming Methods
There are two methods of entering and reviewing the user programming information in a
UV controller: Federal Signal Commander software and FSPWARE.
Federal Signal Commander Software (SFCDWARE)
SFCDWARE is computer software used to control, monitor, and configure the UV siren
controller. The programming software communicates with the siren controller over the
communication link. Refer to the Help menu provided with the software for operational
details.
FSPWARE
FSPWARE is computer 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 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
• Amplifier 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

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• 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 Federal Signal Commander software requests status or a report is received
or any of the monitored circuits changes state.
Specications
Table 6 Batteries (user supplied)
Battery Voltage at 72°F 27.2 Vdc nominal
Refer to Federal Signal Website (http://www.fedsig.com/) for current recommended
batteries. Use of batteries other than those specified may degrade the operation of this
product and void the warranty. Batteries are user supplied.
Table 7 Specications
AC Power 108-132 Vac, 120 Vac nominal, 3.0 A nominal
216-264 Vac, 240 Vac nominal, 1.6 A nominal
Bulk Charge Current, IBULK 5 A, +/- 10% at 25°C
Float Charge Voltage, VFLOAT Jumper Selectable from 26.4 to 27.6V, +/- 0.75%
Trickle Charge Current, ITC 2.0 A, +/- 20%
Input Voltage 120/240 Vac ±10%, 50/60 Hz single-phase
(two separate models)
Input Current 7 A Max.
Battery Input Voltage 24 Volts (nominal)
Operating Voltage 24 Vdc
Standby Time > 7 days
Continuous Signaling Time 30 min.
Control Module
Signal Duration (auto reset) 3 min. max
Microphone Input Impedance 10 kΩ
Audio Distortion 10% THD max.
Sensor and Activation Contact Closure (min) 500 ms < 2 kΩ
Amplier Module
Frequency Response (300 to 3 kHz) ±3 dB (ref. 1kHz)
Output Voltage (Tone and PA) (to speaker drivers) 67 Vrms (nominal)
Input Impedance (per amplier) 100 kΩ
Enclosures
Control Cabinet Type 4X
Battery Cabinet Type 3R
Table 8 Relay Output (JP11)
Contact Rating 30 Vdc, 15A

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Table 9 600 ohm Balanced Line Port
Audio Input Level 0.10 to 2 VP-P to make 1 VP-P at TP10
Audio Output Level 0.25 to 2.0 VP-P
Table 10 Remote Activation, Sensor, and Direction Inputs
Number of Remote Activation Inputs 8
Number of Remote Sensor Inputs 4
Number of Direction Sense Inputs 4
Input Type Optically Isolated activated by Dry Contact closure
< 2 kΩ
Table 11 Audio Power Amplier Modules Model (UV400)
Input voltage 24 Vdc nominal
28 Vdc maximum
Input current siren mode At 24 Vdc with 1 kHz squarewave into
11 Ω: < 20 A
Input current voice mode At 24 Vdc with 1 kHz tone set to 67 VRMS into
11 Ω: < 24 A
Standby current with ampliers turned
o󰀨
< 10 mA
E󰀩ciency > 90%—siren mode
> 80%—voice mode
Output voltage into 11 ohm at 1 kHz
and 24 Vdc nominal operating voltage
67 VRMS nominal at 400 W—siren mode
67 VRMS nominal at 400 W—voice mode
Input impedance 100 kΩ
A to D sensor accuracy < +/- 10%
Audio distortion < 10% - voice mode—below clipping
Frequency response +/- 3 dB, 300 to 3000 Hz
Power low power mode < 5 W per amplier
Ripple on power supply with all
ampliers running at rated power in
siren mode
0.5 Vpp maximum
Table 12 Environmental
Operating temperature -40°F to 149°F (-40°C to +65°C)
Humidity 0% to 98% non-condensing
NOTE: HTR2 or HTR4 battery heater option is required for -40°C temperature rating.

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Description, Specications, Installation, Operation, and Service Manual
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Table 13 Physical
UV400 Ampliers
(height x width x depth)
10.5 x 2.0 x 8.5 inches (26.67 x 5.080 x 21.59 cm)
Weight 4.12 lb (1.9 kg)
Control Cabinet
(height x width x depth)
19.0 x 23.5 x 11.2 inches (48.26 x 59.69 x 28.42 cm)
Battery Cabinet
(height x width x depth)
28.0 x 18.0 x 15.2 inches (71.12 x 45.72 x 38.61 cm)
Net Weight 170 lb (77.13 kg)
Installation
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD: Electrocution or severe personal injury can occur
when making electrical connections, drilling holes, or lifting equipment. Therefore,
experienced electricians in accordance with national and local electrical codes,
acting under the direction of the installation crew safety foreman, should perform
installation.
EXPLOSION HAZARD: Explosive gases and corrosive materials may be present.
To prevent explosion or severe personal injury, installation technicians must be
experienced with the safe installation of lead-acid type batteries.
SOUND HARARD: The output level of high-powered speakers is capable of
causing permanent hearing damage. To prevent excessive exposure, carefully
plan placement of siren and post warnings. To prevent excessive exposure to
installers and service personnel, adequate measures must be taken to ensure that
the sirens are not activated while they are within 150 feet of the speaker array or
provide proper ear protection.
The Yagi and Omni Antennas Installation manual is available for download at the Federal
Signal website.
Recommendations on UV Controller Location
First, consider the mounting location of the UV controller. You can mount the UV
controller indoors or outdoors. To avoid losses in speaker power, install the speaker
array and UV controller without lengthening the 40-foot interconnecting cable supplied.
If it is necessary to make a longer cable run, increase the wire size of the entire cable to
12AWG or larger.
Install the UV controller out of the reach of vandals and apply any state or local noise
control ordinance. The Control Cabinet and Battery Cabinet are both supplied with hasps
for padlocking security. The UV controller requires a 120 Vac or 240 Vac 50 to 60 Hz
power source (model dependent).
You can use several methods to activate the UV controller. Use the manual activation
switches to activate the UV controller locally. Use landline controls through normally
open contact switches. Make connections directly to the backplane motherboard terminal
block. Activate the control through the optional radio receiver or an external 600ohm
audio source.

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The Control and Battery Cabinets are shipped mounted on an aluminum channel with
four mounting holes for 1/2-inch bolts. One 1-1/4 inch hole is a convenient lifting point. The
total weight of the UV controller, not including user-provided batteries, is in the following
table. Ensure that the mounting surface and fasteners can safely sustain the weight of the
assembly. Add each UV400 amplifier to obtain the total weight.
Table 14 UV Weight
Model Number Weight
UV 170 lb (Net weight, without user-provided batteries)
UV400 4.12 lb each
UV Controller Installation
Most siren installations are one of two types: Pole Mount or Flat Surface Mount. These
two configurations make it possible to install a siren in almost any situation. If the
installations in this manual are not suitable, modification of one of the configurations may
be practical.
Many factors aect the propagation of sound over various types of terrain and changing
weather conditions. Consult FEMA CPG 1-17 and CPG 1-14 and your local Federal Signal
representative to place your outdoor warning equipment properly.
Pole Mounting
A typical pole-mounted siren installation is shown in “Figure 2 Typical Siren” on page
22. The siren is mounted on Class 2 utility pole (ANSI type wooden pole or equivalent)
with a minimum horizontal ground stress rating of 3,700 pounds (1682 kg). (Ensure that
soil loads will conform to this size utility pole.)
NOTE:
• Certain soil conditions may require guying for the pole. Check with proper building
authorities.
• The speaker array installation is covered in a separate set of instructions supplied
with the array.
To install the UV controller to a wooden utility pole:
1. Uncrate the siren control. Remove the plastic bag attached to the conduit that is
connected between the Control Cabinet and the Battery Cabinet.
2. Unlock the Control Cabinet and the Battery Cabinet. Inspect the Control Cabinet and
Battery Cabinet for any damage. Report any damage immediately to the shipping
company and file a claim. Inform Federal Signal of the damage.
3. Install the wooden utility pole following accepted standards and practices.
4. Install the speaker array on the pole following the instructions supplied with the array.
5. Mark the four mounting holes on the pole for the UV controller. Attach the cabinets
to the pole at a height that is accessible to service personnel, but discourages
vandalism or as specified per contract.
6. Drill a 3/8-inch pilot hole at each of the locations. Drill each hole at least 3-1/2 inches
(90 mm) deep.