Federal Signal Corporation Informer15 I-IP15 User manual

Retrot Kit Manual
25500557
Rev. A0 0922
Printed in U.S.A.
© Copyright 2022 Federal Signal Corporation
Informer15 Speaker Kit
Model I-IP15-KIT1
IP-Enabled Indoor/Outdoor Speaker

2645 Federal Signal Drive
University Park, Illinois 60484
www.fedsig.com
Customer Support 800-548-7229 • [phone]
Technical Support 800-524-3021 • [phone]
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Contents
Safety Messages......................................................................................................................................................4
Safety Messages to Installers .............................................................................................................................4
General Description ................................................................................................................................................7
Overview .............................................................................................................................................................7
Ordering Information ...........................................................................................................................................7
Required Equipment ...........................................................................................................................................7
Qualications ......................................................................................................................................................7
Unpacking the Kit................................................................................................................................................8
Replacing the PC Boards in the Speaker.............................................................................................................. 9
Testing .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................12
Getting Service ......................................................................................................................................................12
Figures
Figure 1 Housing Open and Electronics Removed............................................................................................ 10
Figure 2 Placing the Informer15 PCBs into the Housing................................................................................... 11
Tables
Table 1 Ordering Information .................................................................................................................................7
Table 2 Required Tools Checklist ..........................................................................................................................7
Table 4 I-IP15-KIT1 Kit Contents ............................................................................................................................8

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Safety Messages
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Safety Messages
It is important to follow all instructions shipped with this product. This device is to be
installed by trained personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the country’s electric
codes and will follow these guidelines as well as local codes and ordinances, including
any state or local noise-control ordinances.
Planning
• If suitable warning equipment is not selected, the installation site for the speaker is
not selected properly, or the speaker is not installed properly, it may not produce the
intended optimum audible warning. Follow Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) recommendations.
• If the 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, be
available at all times to authorize activation.
• When 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 warn
people indoors eectively.
• 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 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 corrective
actions to be taken.
After installation, service, or maintenance, test the system to confirm that it is operating
properly. Test the system regularly to confirm that it will be operational in an emergency.
Safety Messages to Installers
People’s lives depend on the 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.
This speaker should be considered a part of the warning system and not the entire
warning system.
The selection of the mounting location for this speaker, its controls, and the routing of
the wiring is to be accomplished under the Facilities Engineer and the Safety Engineer’s
direction. 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

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product per 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 per FEMA
guidelines limiting sound level exposure to 123 dBc maximum sound level.
• All eective warning sounds may, in certain circumstances, cause permanent hearing
loss. Take appropriate precautions, such as wearing hearing protection. Do NOT
exceed the maximum sound level exposure limits specified in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.
• I-IP100 series, DSA1, and DS100 devices are intended for permanent installation
and operation per 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 speaker.
• Do not paint the speaker. No finish or coating is required. Paint may obstruct the
sound output, reducing the eectiveness of the horn.
• Establish a procedure to check the signal system for proper activation and operation
routinely.
• Any maintenance to the unit MUST be performed by a trained electrician per NEC
Guidelines and local codes or a Federal Signal Certified 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 the initial system test, provide a copy of these
instructions to all personnel responsible for the operation, periodic testing, and
equipment maintenance.
• File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them when maintaining, servicing,
and/or reinstalling the device.
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 confirm that it is operating properly.
Test the system regularly to confirm that it will be operational in an emergency.
• If future service and operating personnel do not have these instructions to refer
to and are not properly trained, the system may not provide the intended audible
warning, and service personnel may be exposed to hazards that could result in death,
permanent hearing loss, or other bodily injuries. File these instructions in a safe
place and refer to them periodically. Give a copy of these instructions to recruits and
trainees. Give a copy to anyone who is going to service or repair the speaker.

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Safety Messages
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• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than what
is contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel. Always test the speaker before using it 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
wires (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.
• If using a cable gland, the gland must be UL listed. The speaker has a 1/2-inch NPT
entry size.
Symbol Definition
_A _V Indicates to reduce the risk of fire, replace the fuse as marked.
Hazard Classification
Federal Signal uses signal words to identify the following:
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
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
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General Description
Overview
This manual describes how to remove the existing electronics from the SelecTone®
housing and replace them with three PC boards using the parts included in the I-IP15-KIT1.
See the Informer15 Speaker (part number 25500494) for more information about the
speaker and Informer-IP Series C Setup, Program, and User Manual (part number
25500395 revision C or later) to learn how to set up, configure, program, and use
Informer-IP devices.
Ordering Information
Table 1 Ordering Information
Part Number Description
I-IP15-W 15 W PoE Speaker with white high-output LED
I-IP15-R 15 W PoE Speaker with red high-output LED
I-IP15-A 15 W PoE Speaker with amber high-output LED
I-IP15-B 15 W PoE Speaker with blue high-output LED
I-IP15-G 15 W PoE Speaker with green high-output LED
I-IP15-KIT1 I-IP15 Kit Components
I-IP15-024W 15 W, 24 Vdc, Speaker with white high-output LED
I-IP15-024R 15 W, 24 Vdc, Speaker with red high-output LED
I-IP15-024A 15 W, 24 Vdc, Speaker with amber high-output LED
I-IP15-024B 15 W, 24 Vdc, Speaker with blue high-output LED
I-IP15-024G 15 W, 24 Vdc, Speaker with green high-output LED
Required Equipment
You need the following equipment. Standard Technician’s Tool Kit that includes the
following.
Table 2 Required Tools Checklist
Description
3/32 inch at head screwdriver
Phillips®, No. 2 Screwdriver
Nut driver with 1/4 inch external hex
Wire cutter
Needle nose pliers (optional)
Wire strippers
Voltmeter (optional)
Paper towels
Isopropyl alcohol
Qualications
You must be a properly trained technician or electrician in order to install this product.

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General Description
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Unpacking the Kit
Ensure that the parts listed are included in the kit. If you are missing any parts, contact Customer
Support. See Getting Service.
Table 4 I-IP15-KIT1 Kit Contents
Quantity Item Number Description
1 20000375 PCB, I-IP15 controller board
1 20000377 PCB, I-IP15 PoE power supply board
1 20000376 PCB, I-IP15 amplier board
4 71001063 Hex Standoffs, 8-32, 1 inch long Steel
4 230304 Standoffs 8-32, 3/8 inch long Steel
4 77700356 Nylon spacer
6 70000241-06 Steel Torx Pan Head Screw, Typ TT, 8-32
4 7011179A-05 Steel green Hex Phillips®head Screw, Tap, 8-32
1 17501870 Ethernet wire assembly cable
1 71401124A I-IP15-KIT1 Nameplate
1 17501868 IP15 wire assembly
1 T300420-10-030 Black T-Wire, 2.5 inches (5/16"NT:5/16"NT)
1 T300420-02-015 Red T-Wire, 2.5 inches (5/16"NT:5/16"NT)

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Replacing the PC Boards in the Speaker
Read and adhere to all safety warnings in this manual before installing the
speaker.
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD: Electrocution or severe personal injury can occur
when making electrical connections, drilling holes, or lifting equipment. Therefore,
experienced electricians per national and local electrical codes, acting under the
direction of the installation crew safety foreman, should perform the installation.
OBSTRUCTION HAZARD: Property damage, serious injury, or death could occur
if an accumulation of water, snow, dust, etc. resides in the speaker projector or if
any objects are in front of the speaker, severely reducing or preventing operation
of this device. Mount the unit so speaker projector is pointed horizontally
or slightly downward and ensure that the front of the speaker is clear of
obstructions.
SHOCK HAZARD: Property damage, serious injury, or death could occur if the
projector is mishandled during installation or over time. DO NOT rotate the
projector more than 180 degrees, or internal speaker wiring may be damaged.
SHOCK HAZARD: Disconnect ALL power to the speaker before replacing the
PCBs. Failure to do so may result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
To replace the PCBs:
1. Before you begin, remove power from the speaker and open the housing. To open
the housing, use a Phillips®head screwdriver to loosen the two cover screws while
supporting the cover so it does not fall.
2. Loosen the collar nut and rotate the speaker for improved access.
3. Remove existing electronics from the housing.
4. Use paper towels and isopropyl alcohol to remove the white thermal grease from the
housing side walls.

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Replacing the PC Boards in the Speaker
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5. Use the four green screws to create threaded holes in the housing. Fully tighten,
remove, and discard. See Figure 1.
Figure 1 Housing Open and Electronics Removed
1. LOOSEN COLLAR NUT AND
ROTATE SPEAKER FOR
IMPROVED ACCESS.
4. USE FOUR GREEN SCREWS TO
CREATE THREADED HOLES IN HOUSING.
FULLY TIGHTEN, THEN REMOVE AND
DISCARD.
3. USE PAPER TOWELS AND
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL TO
REMOVE WHITE THERMAL
GREASE FROM HOUSING SIDE
WALLS.
SHEET 1 OF 2
2. REMOVE OLD ELECTRONICS
FROM HOUSING.
I-IP15-KIT1 INSTALLATION
6. Place the I-IP15 controller board (20000375) into the housing and secure it with two
Torx drive screws and four of the short standos. Use the nylon washers between the
standos and the PCB. The washers are required due to the limited thread depth in
the housing. All standos are to be tightened to a relatively low torque value of 2 to
4in-lb.
7. Place the I-IP15 amplier board (20000376) into the housing and secure it with the
long standos.
8. Connect the speaker leads to the amplier board (20000376). Connect the yellow
wire to the positive (+) terminal and the black wire to the negative (-) terminal.
9. Install the I-IP15 PoE power supply board (20000377) and secure it with the four
remaining screws.
10. Rotate the speaker to the desired angle and secure it with the collar nut.
11. Close the housing.
EXPLOSION HAZARD: Property damage, serious injury, or death could occur if
the housing is not closed properly. To reduce possibility of explosion, the housing
cover must be kept tight while circuits are energized.

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Figure 2 Placing the Informer15 PCBs into the Housing
6. NEXT PLACE THE 20000376
PCBA. SECURE IT WITH THE
LONG STANDOFFS.
5. PLACE 20000375 PCBA INTO THE
HOUSING AND SECURE IT WITH
TWO TORX DRIVE SCREWS AND
FOUR OF THE SHORT STANDOFFS.
USE THE NYLON WASHERS
BETWEEN THE STANDOFFS AND
THE PCBA. THE WASHERS ARE
REQUIRED DUE TO THE LIMITED
THREAD DEPTH IN THE HOUSING.
ALL STANDOFFS ARE TO BE
TIGHTENED TO A RELATIVELY LOW
TORQUE VALUE OF 2 - 4 IN-LBS.
7. CONNECT THE SPEAKER
LEADS TO PCBA 20000376.
THE YELLOW WIRE SHOULD
CONNECT TO THE (+)
TERMINAL AND THE BLACK
WIRE TO THE (-) TERMINAL.
8. INSTALL THE 20000377
PCBA NEXT AND SECURE IT
WITH THE FOUR REMAINING
SCREWS.
9. ROTATE SPEAKER TO
DESIRED ANGLE AND SECURE
IT WITH THE COLLAR NUT.
SHEET 2 OF 2
I-IP15-KIT1 INSTALLATION
Testing
SOUND HAZARD: These devices are capable of producing sounds loud enough to
cause hearing damage. Adequate hearing protection should be worn if standing
within close proximity to the device while testing. Recommendations in the OSHA
Sound Level Standard (29 CFR 1910F) should not be exceeded.
To test the system:
1. After installation is complete, test the system to verify that each speaker operates
satisfactorily.
2. After completion of the initial system test, establish a program for periodic testing of
this device.
3. Provide a copy of these instructions for the Safety Engineer, system operator(s), and
maintenance personnel.
Safety Message to Operators
Even if your warning system is operating properly, it may not be completely eective.
People may not hear or heed your warning signal. You must recognize this fact and
ensure that your warning signal achieves its intended eect through proper test/training
sequences within your specific application(s).

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Maintenance
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage,
serious injury, or death to you or others.
• Read and understand all instructions before performing maintenance on this unit.
• To reduce electrical shock risk, do not perform maintenance or service on this unit
when circuits are energized.
• Periodic checks should be made to ensure that the eectiveness of this device
has not been reduced because the speaker has become clogged with a foreign
substance or because objects have been placed in front of the speaker.
• Any maintenance on this unit MUST be performed by a licensed electrician in
accordance with NEC guidelines and local codes.
• Never alter these units in any manner. Note that additional openings or alterations
made to the speaker may jeopardize the safety of the hazardous location.
• The nameplates, which contain cautionary or other important information to
maintenance personnel, should not be obscured if the exterior of the device is
painted.
• Periodically inspect this device to verify that there are no foreign substances in or in
front of the speaker, which will reduce its notification eectiveness.
• Periodic evaluation of the performance of the unit should be conducted at regular
intervals.
• If a volume adjustment or other repair is required, be sure to refer to the Safety
Message before proceeding.
SOUND HAZARD: Unauthorized repair/servicing of the unit may result in
degradation of performance and/or safety, resulting in property damage, serious
injury, or death to you or others. If a malfunctioning unit is encountered, do not
attempt any eld repair/retrot of parts.
Getting Service
If you are experiencing any diculties, contact Federal Signal Customer Support at
800-548-7229 or 708-534-3400 extension 7511 or Technical Support at 800-524-3021
or 708-534-3400 extension 7329 or e-mail at [email protected]. For instruction
manuals and information on related products, visit http://www.fedsig.com/.