Federal Signal Corporation Informer100 Speaker User manual

Description, Specications,
and Installation Manual
25500437
Rev. A0 1117
Printed in U.S.A.
© Copyright 2017 Federal Signal Corporation
Informer100™Speaker
Models I-IP100ACX and I-IP100DCX
IP-Enabled High-Powered Indoor/Outdoor Speaker
For use in hazardous locations
Strobe is optional.

Limited Warranty
This product is subject to and covered by a limited warranty,
a copy of which can be found at www.fedsig.com/SSG-Warranty.
A copy of this limited warranty can also be obtained by written
request to Federal Signal Corporation, 2645 Federal Signal Drive,
University Park, IL 60484, email to [email protected] or
call [phone].
This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or
implied, contractual or statutory, including, but not limited to the
warranty of merchantability, warranty of tness for a particular
purpose and any warranty against failure of its essential purpose.
2645 Federal Signal Drive
University Park, Illinois 60484-3617
www.fedsig.com
Customer Support 800-548-7229 • [phone]
Technical Support 800-524-3021 • [phone]
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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Description, Specications, and Installation Manual
Contents
Safety Messages......................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Messages to Installers .............................................................................................................................5
General Description ................................................................................................................................................8
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................8
Features..............................................................................................................................................................9
Specications ........................................................................................................................................................10
Installation..............................................................................................................................................................12
Determine a Suitable Location..........................................................................................................................12
Wall Mounting ...................................................................................................................................................12
Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Speaker Housing................................................................................13
Pole Mounting ..................................................................................................................................................16
Large Pole Mounting (6 in diameter or larger) ..........................................................................................16
Small Pole Mounting (2-3/8 in or 4-1/2 in diameter poles)........................................................................16
Mounting with Omni Direction Bracket (2-3/8 in diameter pole)........................................................................18
Mounting without Bracket..................................................................................................................................19
Opening the Housing ........................................................................................................................................19
Wiring Power to the Control Board ...................................................................................................................20
Wiring to the Relay Outputs ..............................................................................................................................22
Wiring to the Alarm Initiation Input Connections ...............................................................................................22
Ethernet Port.....................................................................................................................................................23
Putting the Informer100 Speaker into Standalone Mode ..................................................................................23
Relay Outputs ..................................................................................................................................................23
Closing the Housing..........................................................................................................................................24
Ordering Replacement Parts ............................................................................................................................24
Getting Service ......................................................................................................................................................24

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Informer100 Speaker (Models I-IP100ACX and I-IP100DCX)
Tables
Table 1 Electrical ...................................................................................................................................................10
Table 2 Visual Indications (Located on internal control board.) ....................................................................... 11
Table 3 Connectors and Jacks (Control board connectors) ............................................................................. 11
Table 4 Environmental and Physical ...................................................................................................................12
Table 5 Hazardous Location Ratings...................................................................................................................12
Table 6 Replacement Parts ...................................................................................................................................24
Figures
Figure 1 Front and Back of Informer100 Speaker .............................................................................................. 10
Figure 2 Bracket attached to speaker..................................................................................................................13
Figure 3 Width and height of bracket ..................................................................................................................14
Figure 4 Depth and height with bracket ..............................................................................................................14
Figure 5 Top view of speaker ...............................................................................................................................15
Figure 6 Ceiling mount..........................................................................................................................................15
Figure 7 Bracket I-IP100-PMW..............................................................................................................................16
Figure 8 Bracket I-IP100-PM .................................................................................................................................17
Figure 9 Bracket I-IP100-OMNI .............................................................................................................................18
Figure 10 Surface mount hole center dimensions .............................................................................................19
Figure 11 Opening speaker...................................................................................................................................20
Figure 12 DC Controller Board.............................................................................................................................21
Figure 13 AC Controller Board ............................................................................................................................22

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Safety Messages
Description, Specications, and Installation Manual
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.
Planning
• If suitable warning equipment is not selected, the installation site for the Informer100
Speaker is not selected properly or the Informer100 Speaker is not installed
properly, it may not produce the intended optimum audible warning. Follow Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommendations.
• If Informer100 Speakers 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 activation.
• When Informer100 Speakers 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 Informer100 Speaker is capable of causing permanent hearing
damage. To prevent excessive exposure, carefully plan placement, post warnings, and
restrict access to areas near sirens.
• Activating the Informer100 Speaker may not result in people taking the desired
actions if those to be warned are not properly trained about the meaning of warning
sounds. Users should follow FEMA recommendations and instruct those to be
warned of correct actions to be taken.
After installation, service, or maintenance, test the system to conrm that it is operating
properly. Test the system regularly to conrm that it will be operational in an emergency.
Safety Messages to Installers
People’s lives depend on your safe installation of our products. It is important to follow
all instructions shipped with this product. This device is to be installed by a trained
electrician who is thoroughly familiar with the National Electrical Code and/or Canadian
Electrical Code and will follow the NEC and/or CEC Guidelines as well as all local
codes. NEPA70, Chapter 5, “Special Occupancies,” must be followed. This Informer100
Speaker should be considered a part of the warning system and not the entire warning
system.

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Safety Messages
Informer100 Speaker (Models I-IP100ACX and I-IP100DCX)
The selection of the mounting location for this Informer100 Speaker, its controls and the
routing of the wiring are to be accomplished under the direction of the Facilities Engineer
and the Safety Engineer. In addition, listed below are some other important safety
instructions and precautions you should follow:
• 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.
• Read and understand all instructions before installing, operating, or servicing this
equipment.
• This product shall be mounted at the minimum hearing distance of ten feet in
accordance with FEMA guidelines limiting sound level exposure to 123 dBc
maximum sound level.
• All effective warning sounds may, in certain circumstances, cause permanent hearing
loss. Take appropriate precautions such as wearing hearing protection. Maximum
sound level exposure limits specied in OSHA 29 CFR 1910 should not be exceeded.
• These devices are intended for permanent installation and operation in accordance
with Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 110–113, or Title 33, Code of
Federal Regulations, Part 183, Sub-part I, Section 183.410, and the applicable
requirements of the American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc., and/or ANSI/NFPA 302,
“Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft.”
• For optimum sound distribution do not install this speaker where objects would block
any portion of the front of the Informer100 Speaker.
• Do not paint the Informer100 Speaker. No nish or coating is required. Paint may
obstruct the sound output, reducing the effectiveness of the horn.
• Establish a procedure to routinely check the signal system for proper activation and
operation.
• Any maintenance to the unit MUST be performed by a trained electrician in
accordance with NEC Guidelines and local codes or a Federal Signal certied
Service Provider.
• Never alter the unit in any manner.
• The nameplate should NOT be obscured, as it contains cautionary and/or other
information of importance to maintenance personnel.
• After installation and completion of initial system test, provide a copy of these
instructions to all personnel responsible for operation, periodic testing, and
maintenance of the equipment.
• File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them when maintaining and/or
reinstalling the device.

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Safety Messages
Description, Specications, and Installation Manual
• This equipment is suitable for use in Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D; Class II,
Division 2, Groups F and G; Class Ill or nonhazardous locations only.
• Substitution of any components may impair suitability for Division 2.
EXPLOSION HAZARD: Do not disconnect the equipment unless power has
been switched off or unless the area is known to be non-hazardous.
EXPLOSION HAZARD: Do not remove or replace fuse when energized.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage,
serious injury, or death.
Installation and Service
• After installation or service, test the 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 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 Informer100 Speaker.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than what
is contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualied to do so. Refer all
servicing to qualied service personnel. Always test the Informer100 Speaker before
using after repairs have been made.
Ethernet Wiring
• Unless shielded or run in conduit, Ethernet wiring must be at least six feet from bare
power wiring or lightning rods and associated wires, and at least six inches from
other wire (for example, antenna wires, doorbell wires, wires from transformers to
neon signs), steam or hot water pipes, and heating ducts.
• Do not place Ethernet wiring or connections in any conduit, outlet or junction box
containing high voltage electrical wiring.
Symbol Denition
_A _V Indicates to reduce the risk of re, replace fuse as marked.
Pay careful attention to the notice located on the equipment.
Read and understand the information contained in this manual before
attempting to install or service the siren.

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General Description
Informer100 Speaker (Models I-IP100ACX and I-IP100DCX)
General Description
Introduction
The Informer100 Speaker is an indoor and outdoor IP-enabled 100-watt speaker that
can be used in hazardous (classied) locations. Use the Informer100 as a warning and
alert device with both audible and visual indicators. The audible capabilities include
locally stored high-quality, high-powered tones and voice. The visual indicators include
the use of message board/scrolling display sign support and strobes, lights and beacons.
The Informer100 can be equipped with up to four local initiation devices (switches)
to activate the unit locally and to the Commander controller for mass notication
communications.
The Informer100 Speaker has an internal 100-watt amplier/driver to deliver tone
warnings and intelligible voice messages from Informer100 stored memory. The
Informer100 also has several unique capabilities when working with the Federal Signal
Commander software. Using Commander software, the Informer100 can play text-to-
speech, stream WAV les or can broadcast live PA. In addition, Commander software can
perform a talk/listen to individual Informer100s to allow call-box type communications.
The Informer100 also has remote volume control for optimizing sound levels across
your alerting area. The remote volume control also includes an ambient noise monitoring
capability to automatically adjust volume depending on external noise levels.
The Informer100 allows connection of up to four external switches to activate predened
alert events. The Informer100 can be programmed and congured as a standalone device
to only use the inputs to activate the Informer100. This may be useful if the location has
no network connectivity, but where voice and tone alerts from locally activated inputs is
required. The Informer100 can be networked later and the activations can be brought into
the Commander system for full system capability. When the Informer100 is networked
using the Commander software, alerts initiated at the Informer100 can be used to activate
other devices. The Commander software system can also alert emergency personnel via
email, SMS and handheld radios using optional messaging software.
The Informer100 includes two relay outputs for controlling strobes or other devices. The
Informer100 has a ½-inch NPT opening on the top of the speaker for simple installation
of pipe mount devices. The bottom of the speaker has three ¾-inch NPT openings to
allow access to power, LAN, relay outputs, and activation inputs. The Commander
system allows multiple congurations for activation of the relays during alerts.
The Informer100 is designed for outdoor use and large indoor structures. It can be
powered from 120/240 Vac or 24 Vdc depending on the model purchased. All wiring
interfaces are accessible via internal connectors and built-in NPT entrances for quick and
easy installation.
The Informer100 comes with an adjustable stainless steel wall mount bracket that allows
the angle of the speaker to be adjusted. Optional pole mount brackets are available for
small and large diameter poles.

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General Description
Description, Specications, and Installation Manual
Features
The Informer100 has the following features; some features require the use of the
Commander software system:
• High-powered outdoor or indoor IP-enabled speaker for audible and visual alerts
• Speaker rated at 120 dBa for tones and 114.5 dBa for voice at 10 feet
• Seven standard built-in warning signals: Wail, Steady, Alternate Wail, Alternate
Steady, Pulsed Wail, Pulsed Steady, Auxiliary Chime
• Broadcasts live voice, text-to-speech and prerecorded voice or tone les
• Deliver intelligible voice messages from locally pre-recorded les or through the
Commander system
• Pre-recorded les: 250 messages with 15 minutes of recording time
• Ambient noise level monitoring with automatic volume control
• Each device can be individually congured for volume and noise-level adjustments
• Remote volume control for optimizing sound levels
• Speaker as microphone for talk back feature
• Alerts can be sent to single devices, groups or zones, or all devices
• Commander Software control and activation
• Wall or pole mount options
• Four local alarm initiation inputs to activate unit locally or standalone operation
Momentary mode: contact closure sounds alarm for programmed duration.
Continuous mode: sounds alarm for duration of closure.
• Two relay outputs to control strobes or other devices
• 120/240 Vac or 24 Vdc powered (two models)
• Wide outdoor temperature operating range
• Federal Signal Commander software provides full two-way control and status
monitoring
• Allows remote software upgrades
• The lnformerl00 models are designed specically for use in Class I, Division 2,
Groups A, B, C, D; Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G; and Class Ill locations as
dened in the National Electrical Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA 70.

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Specications
Informer100 Speaker (Models I-IP100ACX and I-IP100DCX)
The following is a picture of the Informer100 Speaker shown with optional FB2PST
Fireball®Strobe Warning Light and the back shown with standard wall-mount bracket.
Figure 1 Front and Back of Informer100 Speaker
Specications
Table 1 Electrical
Operating Voltages I-IP100ACX
Switch-selectable 120 or 240 Vac
120 Vac nom, 50/60 Hz or
240 Vac nom, 50/60 Hz
Operating Current I-IP100ACX 120 Vac; 26 mA Standby, 1.50 A during a function
240 Vac; 21 mA Standby, 820 mA during a function
Operating Voltages I-IP100DCX 24 Vdc
Operating Current I-IP100DCX 24 Vdc; 100 mA Standby, 5.15 A during a function
Relay Outputs 2 A at 30 Vdc or 250 Vac, 25 A max inrush, N.O. dry
contacts
Ethernet Port IEEE 802.3, 10/100 Base-T connection
Alarm Initiating Inputs Four optically Isolated Inputs
Dry Contact closure < 1 K ohms
NOTE: The four optically isolated Alarm Initiation Inputs
allow remote activation of tones and messages through
a volt-free, dry-contact closure.
The momentary contact closure must be a minimum of
500 ms.
Audio Storage Warning siren audio, seven factory installed tones: Wail,
Steady, Alternate Wail, Alternate Steady, Pulsed Wail,
Pulsed Steady, Auxiliary Chime
Prerecorded les—up to 250 messages with up to
15 minutes of recording time
Audio Data 8 bit 8 kHz mono WAV
Audio Frequency response 300 Hz to 3000 Hz, +1 to -3 dB per octave
Maximum Audio Output 100 W, 120 dBa tones/114.5 dBa for voice at 10 feet