Federal Signal Corporation UltraVoice UVIC User manual

Description, Specications, Installation,
Operation, and Service Manual
255364
Rev. K3 1218
Printed in U.S.A.
© Copyright 2012-2018 Federal Signal Corporation
UltraVoice®Indoor Controller
Model: UVIC

Limited Warranty
This product is subject to and covered by a limited warranty,
a copy of which may be found at www.fedsig.com/SSG-Warranty.
A copy of this limited warranty may also be obtained by written
request to Federal Signal Corporation, 2645 Federal Signal Drive,
University Park, IL 60484; by email to [email protected], or
by calling [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 60484-3167
www.fedsig.com
Customer Support 800-548-7229 • [phone]
Technical Support 800-524-3021 • [phone]
All other product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
All products indicated are trademarks of Federal Signal Corporation.

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Contents
Safety Messages..................................................................................................................................... 9
General Description ..............................................................................................................................11
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Features............................................................................................................................................................ 11
Digital Voice Messages.....................................................................................................................................13
UVIC25ST Option .............................................................................................................................................13
UVARM Option..................................................................................................................................................13
UVARM Features ......................................................................................................................................13
UVLOC Option ..................................................................................................................................................14
UVLOC Features ......................................................................................................................................14
Model UVIC-IP ..................................................................................................................................................14
UVIC Backplane Motherboard ..........................................................................................................................15
Commander Software System (SFCDWARE) ..................................................................................................15
Ordering Information .........................................................................................................................................15
Specications ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Specications for the UVIC ...............................................................................................................................16
Specications for the UV+ Controller................................................................................................................17
Specications for the UV400 Amplier..............................................................................................................18
Specications for the UVIC Backplane Motherboard........................................................................................18
Specications for the UVARM ...........................................................................................................................19
Specications for the UVLOC ...........................................................................................................................19
Specications for the Serial to Network PCB....................................................................................................19
System Planning................................................................................................................................... 20
Control Unit Location ........................................................................................................................................20
Speaker Location ..............................................................................................................................................21
UVLOC Location ...............................................................................................................................................21
Installation............................................................................................................................................. 21
General Mounting Guidelines For All Applications ............................................................................................24
UVIC Installation Material List and Installation Guidelines................................................................................25
Concrete or Filled Cement Block Wall Mounting Guidelines ....................................................................26
Hollow Block Wall Mounting Guidelines....................................................................................................26

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Wood Stud Wall Mounting Guidelines.......................................................................................................27
Metal Stud Wall Mounting Guidelines .......................................................................................................27
Electrical Connections ......................................................................................................................................28
DIN Rail Terminal Blocks .........................................................................................................................28
Wiring Guidelines for the 120 Vac Electrical Service ...............................................................................28
Wiring Guidelines for the 240 Vac Electrical Service ...............................................................................29
Battery Connections..................................................................................................................................29
Installing the Antenna........................................................................................................................................30
Installing the Cabinet Mounted Magnetic Base Antenna ..........................................................................30
Installing the Remote Mounted Magnetic Base Antenna ..........................................................................30
Speaker Connections................................................................................................................................30
PA Audio Connections (JP15) ...........................................................................................................................31
Contact Closure Inputs (JP14)..........................................................................................................................32
Optional UVARM Connections ..........................................................................................................................32
Optional UVLOC Connections and Wall Mounting............................................................................................32
External 24 VDC Power Connections ...............................................................................................................33
600 Ohm I/O Connections ................................................................................................................................34
Control Connections .................................................................................................................................34
Audio Connections....................................................................................................................................34
Turning on the Power........................................................................................................................................34
Installing User-Supplied Radio Receivers ........................................................................................................36
Pre-operational System Conguration and Testing.......................................................................... 37
Visual Inspection...............................................................................................................................................37
Amplier and Speaker Pre-Operation Checkout...............................................................................................37
Adjusting the Radio Transceiver .......................................................................................................................38
Adjusting the receive audio.......................................................................................................................38
Adjusting the transmit deviation................................................................................................................38
600 Ohm Level Adjustment Procedure for Communications ............................................................................39
600 Ohm Adjustment Procedure for External Audio Source Input ....................................................................39
Control and Status Monitoring ..........................................................................................................................40
Testing the Optional UVLOC.............................................................................................................................40
Operations............................................................................................................................................. 41
UV Controller and UV400 Amplier Front Panel Indicators ..............................................................................41
Basic UVIC Controller Programming ...............................................................................................................42

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Unit Type...................................................................................................................................................42
Radio Communications.....................................................................................................................................43
Activation Formats ....................................................................................................................................43
EAS Location Codes.................................................................................................................................43
128/256-bit Encryption Key ......................................................................................................................43
Security Key..............................................................................................................................................43
User Programs..................................................................................................................................................43
Activation Functions..................................................................................................................................44
Site Address Switch (S1) ..................................................................................................................................45
Connectors and Indicators for the UVARM .......................................................................................................47
Connectors and Indicators for the Serial to Network PCB ................................................................................48
Connectors for the Front Panel.................................................................................................................49
Connectors, Indicators, and Fuses for the Backplane Motherboard................................................................. 50
Manual Activation..............................................................................................................................................54
Local Public Address.........................................................................................................................................54
Relay Output (JP11)..........................................................................................................................................55
600 ohm Input/Output (JP12)............................................................................................................................55
Remote Activation (JP14) .................................................................................................................................55
Sensor Inputs (JP15) ........................................................................................................................................56
+5 Vdc Supply (JP16) .......................................................................................................................................57
Spare Sensor Inputs (JP17)..............................................................................................................................57
Two-Way Sensor Package................................................................................................................................57
Local Quiet Test ................................................................................................................................................58
Operation ..................................................................................................................................................58
Finding Faults ...........................................................................................................................................58
Battery Charger.................................................................................................................................................58
UVLOC..............................................................................................................................................................59
Activating a Live PA ..................................................................................................................................59
Activating a Digital Voice Message...........................................................................................................60
Recording a Digital Voice Message ..........................................................................................................60
Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................... 62
Control Unit Preventive Maintenance ...............................................................................................................62
General Maintenance........................................................................................................................................62
Checking Signal Operational ....................................................................................................................62

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Checking the Battery.................................................................................................................................62
Replacement Parts ............................................................................................................................... 63
Getting Service ..................................................................................................................................... 64
Appendix A ICM-UV Checklist ............................................................................................................. 65
Appendix B Drawings .......................................................................................................................... 67
Tables
Table 1 Ordering UVIC.......................................................................................................................... 15
Table 2 UVIC Accessories.................................................................................................................... 15
Table 3 Ordering UVLOC and UVLOC-IM ........................................................................................... 16
Table 4 Electrical for the UVIC............................................................................................................. 16
Table 5 Battery ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Table 6 Environmental ......................................................................................................................... 16
Table 7 Physical.................................................................................................................................... 17
Table 8 Signaling Formats ................................................................................................................... 17
Table 9 Audio Power Amplier Modules Model (UV400)................................................................... 18
Table 10 Relay Output .......................................................................................................................... 18
Table 11 600 Ohm Balanced Line Port................................................................................................ 18
Table 12 Remote Activation, Sensor and Direction Inputs............................................................... 18
Table 13 Amplier Outputs .................................................................................................................. 18
Table 14 Electrical for the UVARM ...................................................................................................... 19
Table 15 Specications for the UVLOC .............................................................................................. 19
Table 16 Electrical for the Serial to Network PCB ............................................................................. 19
Table 17 Physical for the Serial to Network PCB............................................................................... 19
Table 18 Network Port .......................................................................................................................... 19
Table 19 600 Ohm Audio Output Port for the Serial to Network PCB.............................................. 20

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Table 20 Bandwidth Requirements ..................................................................................................... 20
Table 21 Installer Supplied UVIC Electrical Installation Material List.............................................. 25
Table 22 Concrete or Filled Cement Block Wall Mounting Materials............................................... 26
Table 23 Hollow Block Wall Mounting Materials................................................................................ 26
Table 24 Wood Stud Wall Mounting Materials ................................................................................... 27
Table 25 Metal Stud Wall Mounting Materials .................................................................................... 27
Table 26 Radio Connector, 8 pin MOD jack........................................................................................ 36
Table 27 Front Panel of UV+ Controller Card..................................................................................... 41
Table 28 Front Panel Controls for UV+ Controller Card.................................................................... 41
Table 29 Front Panel Indicators for Model UV400 Amplier............................................................. 41
Table 30 Unit Type Selection Table ..................................................................................................... 42
Table 31 Activation Functions............................................................................................................. 44
Table 32 Connectors for the UVARM .................................................................................................. 47
Table 33 Indicators for the UVARM ..................................................................................................... 47
Table 34 Connectors for the Serial to Network PCB ......................................................................... 48
Table 35 Indicators for the UVIC-IP..................................................................................................... 49
Table 36 UV+ Controller Card Setting I/O........................................................................................... 49
Table 37 Connectors for the Backplane Motherboard ...................................................................... 50
Table 38 Fuses for the Backplane Motherboard................................................................................ 52
Table 39 Motherboard Outline Drawing.............................................................................................. 53
Table 40 Manual Activation Switches on UV+ Controller Card ........................................................ 54
Table 41 Remote Activation Connections (JP14) .............................................................................. 56
Table 42 Sensor Connections (JP15).................................................................................................. 56
Table 43 External Sensors ................................................................................................................... 57
Table 44 LEDs description................................................................................................................... 59

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Figures
Figure 1 Typical UVIC Installation Drawing........................................................................................ 22
Figure 2 UVIC Cabinet Dimensional Outline Drawing....................................................................... 23
Figure 3 UVIC Parts Layout ................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 4 UVIC Battery Connections.................................................................................................... 25
Figure 5 UVIC25ST Wiring Detail ........................................................................................................ 31
Figure 6 UVLOC Dimensional Outline ................................................................................................ 33
Figure 7 UVLOC Interface Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................ 33
Figure 8 UVIC Strobe and Speaker Wiring......................................................................................... 35
Figure 9 UV Controller and UV400 Amplier Front Panel Indicators .............................................. 42
Figure 10 Setting the Switch Number Example................................................................................. 46
Figure 11 UVARM Identication .......................................................................................................... 48
Figure 12 Serial to Network Board...................................................................................................... 49
Figure 13 UV+ Controller Card Switches ........................................................................................... 54
Figure 14 UVIC Controller Backplane Motherboard I/O.................................................................... 55
Figure 15 LEDs on charger.................................................................................................................. 59
Figure 16 Using UVLOC Controls ....................................................................................................... 60
Figure 17 UVLOC Drawing................................................................................................................... 61
Figure 18 UVIC Wiring Diagram .......................................................................................................... 67
Figure 19 UVIC-IP Wiring Diagram...................................................................................................... 68
Figure 20 UVIC-LL Wiring Diagram..................................................................................................... 69
Figure 21 UVIC Final Assembly and Parts List.................................................................................. 70
Table 45 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 63

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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.

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• 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.
• 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
Introduction
This manual describes the features, specications, installation, operation, and
maintenance of the UltraVoice®Indoor Controller (UVIC). The UVIC is designed
to deliver amplied audio to a network of speakers (sold separately), and congured
for indoor notication or evacuation. The UVIC has been designed for high-quality
reproduction of live or pre-recorded voice and tone that provides the ability to automate
testing and emergencies.
The UVIC is housed in a single NEMA1 style cabinet. The UVIC uses one amplier card
for a 400-Watt system and two ampliers cards for an 800-Watt system. All siren control,
audio generation, and remote communication functions are handled by a single UV+
controller board. The backplane motherboard contains connectors and terminal blocks
for interconnection of the other system components. Power is supplied by two 12-volt
batteries that are charged from the 24 Vdc battery charger.
All UVIC models are setup for two-way control and status monitoring using the
Commander®Software System (Commander) including a nominal 12 V radio power
supply and antenna lightning protector. All models can be equipped with a micro memory
SD card to store up to 17 hours of tone or digital voice messages. Custom digital voice
recording requires a model DVR.
Activation codes, command sequences, and operating parameters are uploaded from a
computer through the RS232 port located on the front panel or over the radio channel
with Commander. All user information is stored in non-volatile FLASH memory, immune
to power and battery failure.
The UVIC can be activated by landline, radio or IP from a remote location. Landline
activation can initiate one of the eight on-board functions by connecting a momentary
dry contact closure (customer supplied) to the appropriate PC board mounted terminal
block. These functions can contain a combination of tone and prerecorded voice or Public
Address. Public Address is available from the supplied microphone located inside the
controller.
Features
The UVIC controller has the following features.
• Seven standard warning signals: wail, alternate wail, pulsed wail, steady, alternate
steady, pulsed steady, and Westminster chime (auxiliary).
• Optional micro SD card for custom message storage. Store up to 4,093 voice or tone
messages that total up to 17 hours of total recording time.
• Use local pushbuttons (eight) on controller card for testing or local siren activation.
• Ability to interface with up to eight externally wired pushbuttons for siren activation.
• Local microphone for live public address (PA) with internal mount.
• Single tone, Two-tone, DTMF, EAS and MSK decoders for remote siren control.

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• Relays for local activation of strobes, LEDs, and legacy rotation siren designs.
• Siren activation 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 multiple voice and tone alerts to create custom messages.
• Status system monitoring for system health and readiness.
• Flexible communications—radio (analog, P25, trunking, digital, broadband),
satellites, cellular, landline, and IP)
• 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
Commander Software System.
• UVARM has the ability to send line level audio output to external equipment such as
re alarm panels or ampliers, 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.
Cabinet Features
• Single NEMA1/UL type 1, powder coated steel cabinet
• Single lockable door hasp that can be easily opened without tools
• Wall mountable
• 8 multi-size knockouts for conduit entrances
• Bulkhead mounted type N female antenna connection
Ampliers (Model UV400) Features
• Two amplier slots for 400 watt ampliers, with audio output of 70 VRMS
• Optionally, one UV400 with a UVIC25ST (25 VRMS step-down transformer)
• 12 speaker pair connections per amplier
Batteries
• 44 A/H, sealed VRLA AGM type (included)
• Over 45 minutes full sounding battery backup without AC power

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Battery Charger (UVIC charger was updated Jan 2017)
• 24 Vdc, 5 A
• Temperature compensated
• Selectable oat voltage 13.2-13.8 Vdc
Digital Voice Messages
When purchased, the Digital Voice option adds a micro SD card that is capable of storing
up to 17 hours or 4,093 pre-recorded messages.
The digital voice message format is 8 kHz sample rate, 8 bit mono.
UVIC25ST Option
When purchased, the UVIC25ST allows the end user the capability to reduce audio
voltage output from the 70 VRMS standard to the 25 VRMS standard.
UVARM Option
The UltraVoice Audio and Relay Output Module (UVARM) provides three separate
audio outputs for the UVIC controller to interface with other devices and systems.
The outputs consist of a balanced 33 ohm, a balanced 600 ohm, a selectable 600 ohm
balanced or single-ended line level output and four SPDT relay outputs. The level of each
audio output is independently adjustable. Each audio and relay output is individually
addressable allowing each output to be activated at different times.
The UVARM connects to one of the two control card connectors on the UVIC
motherboard and is mounted on an aluminum faceplate with mounting holes for attaching
to the UVIC card cage. The connectors for the UVARM are located on the front of the
card and extend through openings in the faceplate. Use Commander to assign Audio and
Relay outputs to functions. Audio and Relay outputs may be selectively programmed to
be active together or individually with any control function. Program the outputs to stay
on for the duration of the function, or latch on until turned off.
UVARM Features
The UVARM has the following features.
• Balanced 33 ohm output
• Balanced 600 ohm output
• Selectable balanced or single ended 600-ohm line level output
• Four SPDT relay outputs

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UVLOC Option
The UltraVoice Local Operating Console (UVLOC) is an activation point for the
UltraVoice controller series.
The UVLOC offers the capability to do the following:
• Activate seven tone or pre-recorded digital voice messages
• Record/play a live voice message
• Conduct live public address (PA) announcements
The UVLOC is ideal for providing multiple activation points in an Indoor Mass
Notication System. The UVLOC is rated for indoor use and can be surface or recessed
mounted. Six UVLOCs can be interfaced into an UVIC controller, as each UVLOC is
hard-wired using standard CAT5 cable and battery operated from its respective UVIC
controller. The UVLOC may be located up to 1/2 mile away from the UVIC controller
and requires no local power source of its own.
The UVLOC interface board includes six RJ45 connections to connect to individual
UVLOC units. The UVLOC interface board also includes a connection to interface to a
second additional UVLOC interface board (optional).
Outtted with onboard LEDs, the UVLOC indicates when the unit is armed and powered.
In addition, arming the UVLOC signals the Commander Software System, alerting
operators that the unit has been activated for use.
UVLOC Features
The UVLOC has the following features.
• Operator interface panel for controlling 7 digital messages, live P.A., record and
playback functions, and two auxiliary user programmable functions.
• Remotely powered from the UVIC controller
• LED status indicators
• Balanced 600 ohm output
• CAT5 wiring interface
• Battery operation
• On-board noise canceling microphone
• LED lights up when armed
Model UVIC-IP
The UVIC-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.
The network card is congured with its own xed IP address and port number. When
packets of data are received over the network port that are addressed to the board’s IP and
port number, they are converted to serial data and sent out over the serial port. Likewise,

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any data coming into the serial port is converted to TCP/IP data packets and sent out
over the network port to the server’s IP address. The unit also contains a digital to analog
converter. This allows specially congured incoming data packets to be converted to
audio, which is then ltered and sent out over a 600-ohm audio port.
UVIC Backplane Motherboard
The UVIC backplane motherboard provides the electrical connections between the UV+
Control board, the Audio and Relay output board, and the UV400 ampliers. In addition,
it provides connections for eld wiring and relay outputs.
The UVIC backplane motherboard is limited to two amplier slots or one amplier if
used with the UVIC25ST.
The UVIC backplane motherboard has a fused normally open relay output. The relay is
normally programmed to close while a control function is active. An LED indicator turns
on when the relay is active.
Commander Software System (SFCDWARE)
Commander is software used to control, monitor, and congure the 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.
Ordering Information
Table 1 Ordering UVIC
UVIC Model/
Part Numbers
Description
UVIC No Radio (RF), 120 V
UVICH Two-way VHF (134-174 MHz)
UVICU Two-way UHF (400-470 MHz)
(450-512 MHz, optional)
UVIC-IP IP-enabled*
UVIC-LL Landline
UVIC240 UVIC with 240 Vac transformer, No Radio
*Requires IP Networking Software
Table 2 UVIC Accessories
UVIC
Accessories/
Part Numbers
Description
DVSD Digital voice mini SD card: 4,093 messages, 17 hours
DVR Digital voice recording fee per 16 messages
UV400 400-watt Amplier
SFCD* Commander Software System,*10, 25, 255, or 512 Site License
TB-LL Telco base, landline communication interface
UVARM UltraVoice Audio Relay Module

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UVIC
Accessories/
Part Numbers
Description
UVIC25ST Step-down transformer, 70-25 Vrms (UV25ST with custom cable)
ENWSSPA Wall-mounted speaker strobe
ENWSTPA Wall-mounted strobe
ENCSTA Ceiling-mounted strobe
DSA1 100-watt speaker
Table 3 Ordering UVLOC and UVLOC-IM
UVLOC
Part Numbers
Description
UVLOC Maximum of (10) units can be interfaced to a UltraVoice Siren
Controller (UV) or UltraVoice Indoor Controller (UVIC)
UVLOC-IM One (1) Interface module must be ordered per UV or UVIC
Specications
Specications for the UVIC
Table 4 Electrical for the UVIC
AC Input Voltage 120 or 240 Vac (UVIC240) +/- 10%
50-60 Hz* Single-phase
(*two separate models)
AC Input Current 5 amps AC
Operating Voltage 24 Vdc
Continuous Signaling Time 30 minutes
Table 5 Battery
Battery Input Voltage 20-28 Vdc, 27 Volts
Battery Current 120 mA standby current, up to 22 A for each amplier
module running, 50 amps
Battery Capacity > 45 minutes continuous operation without AC power
Standby Time > 72 hours (3 days) including two-way radio
(with 5-minute full signal reserve minimum)
Type VRLA
Rating 44 A/H minimum
Table 6 Environmental
Operating Temperature -22°F to 149°F/-30°C to +65°C
Humidity 0-98% non-condensing
NOTE
• The UVIC can operate throughout this temperature range provided the battery
temperature is maintained at -18°C/-0.4°F or higher.
• The UVIC housing carries a NEMA 1 rating.

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Table 7 Physical
UV400 ampliers
(H x W x D)
10.5 x 2.0 x 8.5 inches
26.7 x 5.1 x 21.6 cm
UV400 ampliers Weight 4.12 lb/1.9 kg
Control cabinet
(H x W x D)
31 x 17.36 x 13.62 inches
78.73 x 44.09 x 35.59 cm
Weight (no ampliers) 65.55 lb/ 29.28 kg
Weight
(including batteries)
130 lb/ 58.97 kg
Shipping Weight
(including batteries)
200 lb/ 90.72 kg
Refer to Federal Signal Website (http://www.fedsig.com/) for current recommended
batteries. Use of batteries other than those specied may degrade the operation of this
product and void the warranty.
Specications for the UV+ Controller
Table 8 Signaling Formats
Number of codes Up to 50 activation codes maximum
Two-Tone Sequential or Single
Tone
282-3000 Hz
0.5 (A) - .25 seconds (B) minimum to
8 seconds maximum
DTMF 3 to 12 digits standard
50 ms/50 ms timing or greater
AFSK 1200,N,8,1 (MSK two-way modem)
EAS AFSK, 520.83 baud
Modem Tones 2083.3 Hz and 1562.5 Hz
Number of functions allowed
stacked under each code
Up to 20

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Specications for the UV400 Amplier
Table 9 Audio Power Amplier Modules Model (UV400)
Input Voltage 24 Vdc nominal
28 Vdc maximum
Input Current Siren mode At 24 Vdc with 1 kc square-wave into 11 ohms: < 20 A
Input Current Voice Mode At 24 Vdc with 1 kHz tone set to 67 VRMS into 11 ohms: < 24 A
Standby current ampliers
turned off
< 10 mA
Efciency > 90% – siren mode
> 80% – voice mode
Output Voltage into 11
ohms at 1 KHz and 24 Vdc
nominal operating voltage
67 VRMS minimum – siren mode
67 VRMS minimum – voice mode
Input impedance 100 K ohms
Duty Cycle,
Continuous Signaling
Times
Siren Mode 30 minutes
Digital Voice or PA 30 minutes (depending on signal
source)
Audio distortion < 10% – voice mode – below clipping
Frequency response +/- 3 dB, 300-3000 Hz
Power Low Power mode < 5 W per amplier
Specications for the UVIC Backplane Motherboard
Table 10 Relay Output
Contact Rating 30 Vdc, 15 A
Table 11 600 Ohm Balanced Line Port
Audio Input Level 0.10 to 2 VP-P to make 1 VP-P TP10
Audio Output Level 0.25 to 2.0 VP-P
Table 12 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 k ohms
Table 13 Amplier Outputs
Number 12 speaker connection/amp
Rating 22-14 AWG

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Specications
Description, Specications, Installation, Operation, and Service Manual
Specications for the UVARM
Table 14 Electrical for the UVARM
Current Draw < 200 mA
Balanced 33 ohm output Adjustable from 0.2-1.9 VRMS
Balanced 600 ohm output Adjustable from 0.2-3 VRMS or -12 to +11 dB, surge protected
Single-ended or balanced
Line-level/600 ohm output
Adjustable from 0.2-3 VRMS
Relay outputs 4 SPDT
Contact rating 20 A at 30 Vdc with NO and NC contacts
Specications for the UVLOC
Table 15 Specications for the UVLOC
UVLOC Operating Voltage 20-32 V dc
Current Draw < 25 mA
UVLOC Interface Module 20-32 V dc
Operating Current < 50 mA
ARM Input 0-5 Vdc, 5 Vdc = ARMed
ARM Output 7.4-8.0 Vdc Not ARMed, 20-32 Vdc ARMed
Audio Output 600 ohm balanced, adjustable 700 mVP-P to 5 VP-P
Installation Specications
Maximum distance between
UVLOC and UV Controller
Approximately half mile of cable, </=200 ohms of cable
Maximum Number of UVLOCs
per UV Controller
6 (unless optional card is ordered)
External wire management required
UV Control Panel
Interface Cable
CAT5, 4 pairs
Operating Temperature Indoor use, non condensing humidity
-22°F to 149°F/-30°C to 65°C
Size (H x W x D) 10 x 4.75 x 3 inches maximum
25.4 x 12.1 x 7.6 cm
Specications for the Serial to Network PCB
Table 16 Electrical for the Serial to Network PCB
Current Draw < 150 mA
Table 17 Physical for the Serial to Network PCB
Dimensions (H x W x D) ~ 2 in x 4 in x 6.5 in
Weight < 2 lb
Table 18 Network Port
Protocol IEEE 802.3, 10 Base-T connection

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System Planning
UltraVoice Indoor Controller (UVIC)
Table 19 600 Ohm Audio Output Port for the Serial to Network PCB
Impedance 600 ohms
Audio Output Level
(-17 to +2.7 dB) into 600 ohms
Adjustable from 0.30 to 3.00 Vp-pusing R1
R1 600 ohm audio output level set
Table 20 Bandwidth Requirements
Voice Over IP 150 K baud per connection
Siren Activation 50 bytes per connection
Siren Poll Response 74 bytes per connection
System Planning
Control Unit Location
The information in this section provides the user with guidelines necessary for
installation.
Consider the Control Unit mounting location. Mount the Control Unit NEMA Type 1
cabinet indoors and away from moisture, heavy dust, and contaminants. The controller
contains batteries; therefore, the selected area must have adequate ventilation to prevent
accumulation of explosive gas from the batteries.
A light duty lockable hasp secures entry to the cabinet.
The cabinet is suitable for wall mounting with mounting slots on 12 to 16 inches centers.
The total weight of the control assembly, including user-provided batteries, are listed
in the specication section. Ensure that the mounting surface and fasteners can safely
sustain the weight of the assembly.
The control system requires a 120 Vac or 240 Vac, 50 to 60 Hz power source (model
dependent).
You can use several methods to activate the UVIC system. Use the manual activation
switches and a handheld microphone to activate the system locally. Use landline control
through normally open contact switches. Make connections directly to the backplane
motherboard terminal block. The system can be remotely activated through a radio
transceiver or an external 600-ohm audio source.
If you are using radio control, consider RF coverage and antenna placement when
selecting a suitable location.