Federal Signal Corporation UNITROL Omega 8000 Series User manual

22-UM8000-00
ECO# 104-06-MAN
INSTALLATION
Omega 8000 Series Controller
For Use With Omega 90 Siren/P.A. Amplifier
FS Unitrol
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1108 Raymond Way
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Anaheim CA 92801
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[phone]
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[phone]
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FAX(714)871-

PARK KILL
This feature simplifies siren control by stopping the siren when
the vehicle is shifted to Park or Neutral.
CONNECTIONS:
a) Locate neutral switch wire (wire runs to vehicle
computer and/or to Park/Neutral solenoid).
b) T-connect one end of an 18 ga. wire into neutral switch
wire.
c) Connect other end to PARK KILL terminal 1.
NUMBERS: Wires come directly from the slide-bar, not
relays. Numbers stamped on wires indicate slide-bar
positions that supply power (+12v).
WIRE SIZE: 18 ga. (small) can be used for strobe lights.
Use 14 to 12 ga. (heavy) for other lights.
CONNECTIONS:
PRELIMINARY
RELAYS: No external relays are needed unless loads
exceed stated capacities.
AMPLIFIER: Install Siren/P.A. Amplifier and interconnect
cable. See Omega 90 Manual.
PLUGGABLE BLOCKS: Male fits female only with
screws UP. Front cages accept up to 12 ga. (large) wire.
Tighten screws to secure wires in cages.
VEHICLE HORN BUTTON
The vehicle horn button can be used for siren control as
well as horn control. It can be switched-in for siren control
by the SRN slide-bar position.
CONNECTIONS:
a) Cut apart wire at either place illustrated below. Extend
ends with same wire size used in vehicle. Connect to RING
and HORN terminals seven (7) and eight (8).
POLARITY COMPENSATION IS AUTOMATIC
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1-2-3
2-3
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BASIC CONNECTIONS
WARNING LIGHT CONTROL WIRES
Power in position 1 only. For Federal Jet Sonic
front flasher cutoff (18 ga. wire).
Power in positions 1, 2 and 3. For rear lights or
lights of secondary importance (12 ga. wire).
Power in positions 2 and 3. For front lights or
lights of primary importance (12 ga. wire).
Power in position 3 only. For rotary beacons (12
ga. wire).
FLASHERS: Brake/backup light flasher can be controlled
by 1-2-3 wire. Headlight flasher can be controlled by 2-3 or
3 wire. It can be turned off when unwanted by a numbered
accessory switch in Model 8000 series control heads.
EXTERNAL AIR HORN CONTROL
To operate Air Horn from an external switch as well as the
built in HRN switch, install pushbutton switch.
CONNECTIONS:
Using 18 ga. wire, connect one switch terminal (either) to
AIR HORN screw barrier terminal. Connect remaining
switch
terminal to GRND
(
-
)
or BAT
(
+
)
.
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MICROPHONE & RADIO
SEPARATE MICROPHONE: A separate microphone
is shipped with a remoteable jack and cable (UMNCTR
or UNCTR).
a) Install microphone jack in 3/8” hole.
b) Fully insert microphone plug into jack.
c) Plug cable connector into 8-pin RADIO & MIC
faceplate connector illustrated below.
RADIO MICROPHONE: Radio mic plugs into Model LM
Microphone adapter having cables and connectors
matching radio connectors. Plug adapter cable into
RADIO & MIC AUDIO connector.
RADIO REBROADCAST: To amplify incoming radio
calls over the siren speaker, locate two (2) wires
connected to radio speaker and two (2) pigtails in jack
cable plug.
a) T-connect one pigtail (either one) into one (either
one) speaker wire.
b) Repeat process for remaining pigtail.
RADIO GAIN CONTROL: See back cover of Omega
90 Installation Manual for adjustment instructions.
Primary Wire Functions and Connections:
BLACK: Supplies ground to internal components and
(-) 12v barrier strip terminal. Connect to vehicle
chassis (-) with 18 ga. wire.
RED: Supplies power to warning lights, indicator
lights and (+) 12v barrier strip terminals. Connect
directly to battery (+) binding post using 10 ga.
(heavy) wire and 50 ampere circuit breaker in-line.
IGNITION: Supplies power to panel lighting. Switch
D(1) in Models 8000 and IGN barrier strip terminal.
Connect to any ignition switch-controlled circuit in
vehicle or fuse block using 18 ga. wire.
BURGLAR/HEAT ALARM
The Omega 90 Amplifier can be used as a burglar
alarm for take-home cars or high interior-temperature
alarm for K-9 carriers. See details in Omega 90
Installation Manual.
NOTES
Accessory Switch Connections – Next Page
PRIMARY WIRES
BASIC CONNECTIONS
(Continued)
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ACCESSORY SWITCH CONNECTIONS
ILLUSTRATIONS-Numbered Positions
NUMBERED Positions
Current limit: 15 amperes per position.
TYPES AND FUNCTIONS:
Positions can be momentary, (Spring-return) or
maintained. For special requirements, please call
Technical Service at [phone]. Each position
operates a relay (4 relays total). Relay contacts are
connected to terminals marked NC (normally closed),
NO (normally open) and ARM (moving part of relay).
TYPICAL USES
Numbered positions can TURN ON, TURN OFF or
TRANSFER. See connection illustrations at right.
1: TURN ON from 12v or IGN
Connect jumper from + 12v barrier terminal (either
one) to ARM. If accessory is to be ignition
controlled, connect jumper from IGN terminal to
ARM. Connect Accessory to NO. Use Momentary
positions for Gun Lock, Trunk, etc.
2: TURN ON from ground
Connect jumper from – 12v barrier terminal to
ARM. Connect accessory to NO.
3: TURN OFF
Interior lights, a headlight flasher, warning lights and
other accessories can be turned off when their operation
is unwanted.
a) Cut apart wire that runs between accessory and
it’s control switch.
b) Connect switch end of cut wire to ARM.
c) Connect other end of cut wire to NC.
4:TRANSFER
Any circuit can be transferred from (-) to (+)
to (-), battery to ignition, ignition to battery, etc.
Illustration four (4) shows how a two-way radio
can be ignition controlled for normal use, yet can
be switched to battery direct for use without ignition
keys.
a) Connect jumper from IGN barrier to NC.
b) Connect jumper from + 12 v barrier to NO.
c) Connect radio transmit and receive control sections
(not high current sections) to ARM.
TYPES AND FUNCTIONS: Positions can be
momentary OR maintained. Each position supplies +
12v directly to a lettered terminal.
Switch D supplies power to 2 terminals: D(I) is
ignition powered, D(B) is battery powered. If D
position is Momentary (spring-return), use D(I)
terminal for Gun Locks or D(B) terminal for trunk
lid.
Lettered Positions
Current Limit: 8 am
p
eres
p
er
p
osition
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511
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SCHEMATICS
Slide-Bar & T
one Control Switching
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LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
FS UNITROL
FS UNITROL, a unit of Federal Signal Corporation, warrants each new
product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal
use and service for a period of five year on parts replacement and one year
labor from the date of purchase.
During this warranty period, the obligation of UNITROL UNITROL is limited to
repairing or replacing, as UNITROL UNITROL may elect, any part or parts of such
products which, after examination by Unitrol, is found to be defective in
material and/or workmanship.
UNITROL
UNITROL will warrant any unit that is delivered, prepaid, to the UNITROL UNITROL
factory or designated authorized warranty service center for examination
within the warranty period. If such examination reveals a defect in material
and/or workmanship, UNITROL UNITROL will complete the necessary repairs under
warranty.
This warranty does not cover travel expenses, the cost of specialized equipment for
gaining access to the product, or labor charges for removal and re-installation of the
product. Lamps, flash tubes or batteries are not covered under warranty.
Warranty will not be extended to any unit that has been subjected to abuse, misuse,
improper installation, or to one that has been inadequately maintained. Warranty
does not apply to units that have problems relating to service or modification at any
facility other than the UNITROL UNITROL factory or authorized warranty service centers.
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN
NO EVENT SHALL UNITROL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF PROFITS
OR
ANY INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF
ASSISTANCE
Technical help is available by phone 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday, except holidays.
[phone] is toll free within the United States
and Canada. Phone [phone] from other areas.
If it is necessary to return a unit, please observe this procedure:
a) Call for RMA number.
b) Pack to prevent damage in transit.
c) Include brief description of problem and RMA No.
d) Include name and phone number of a person who can be contacted in the event the bench test
does not reveal problem experienced with vehicle.