Whelen Engineering Company WSSC30 User manual

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Installation Guide:
Amplified Siren Speaker
Model WSSC30
©2009 Whelen Engineering Company Inc.
Form No.14275A (121109)
®
ENGINEERING COMPANY INC.
Automotive: Sirens/Switches
Safety First
This document provides all the necessary information to allow your Whelen product to be properly and safely installed.
Before beginning the installation and/or operation of your new product, the installation technician and operator must
read this manual completely. Important information is contained herein that could prevent serious injury or damage.
• Proper installation of this product requires the installer to have a good understanding of automotive electronics,
systems and procedures.
• Failure to use specified installation parts and/or hardware will void the product warranty!
• If mounting this product requires drilling holes, the installer MUST be sure that no vehicle components or other
vital parts could be damaged by the drilling process. Check both sides of the mounting surface before drilling
begins. Also de-burr any holes and remove any metal shards or remnants. Install grommets into all wire
passage holes.
• If this manual states that this product may be mounted with suction cups, magnets, tape or Velcro®, clean the
mounting surface with a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and water and dry thoroughly.
• Do not install this product or route any wires in the deployment area of your air bag. Equipment mounted or
located in the air bag deployment area will damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag, or become a
projectile that could cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for the air bag
deployment area. The User/Installer assumes full responsibility to determine proper mounting location, based
on providing ultimate safety to all passengers inside the vehicle.
• For this product to operate at optimum efficiency, a good electrical connection to chassis ground must be
made. The recommended procedure requires the product ground wire to be connected directly to the NEGATIVE
(-) battery post.
• If this product uses a remote device to activate or control this product, make sure this control is located in an
area that allows both the vehicle and the control to be operated safely in any driving condition. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO ACTIVATE OR CONTROL THIS DEVICE IN A HAZARDOUS DRIVING SITUATION.
• It is recommended that these instructions be stored in a safe place and
referred to when performing maintenance and/or reinstallation of this
product.
• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR
VEHICLE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PASSENGERS!
DANGER! Sirens produce extremely loud emergency warning tones! Exposure to these tones without
proper and adequate hearing protection, could cause ear damage and/or hearing loss! The Occupational Safety &
Health Administration (www.osha.gov) provides information necessary to determine safe exposure times in
Occupational Noise Exposure Section 1910.95. Until you have determined the safe exposure times for your
specific application, operators and anyone else in the immediate vicinity should be required to wear an approved
hearing protection device. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS RECOMMENDATION COULD CAUSE HEARING LOSS!
CAUTION
Loud siren noise can cause
hearing damage and/or loss.
Refer to OSHA Section 1910.95 prior
to putting ANY siren into service!
Wear
Protection!
ACTIVATION OF THIS
SIREN MAY DAMAGE
UNPROTECTED EARS!
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For warranty information regarding this product, visit www.whelen.com/warranty

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Fuse @ 5 AMPS
BATTERY
WIRING DIAGRAM
Amplified Siren
Speaker
Primary Speaker
WHT/BLU
Position
For 2 Speaker System: P/N 46-0743853-02
For Single Speaker System: P/N 46-0743853-00 46-0743853-03
Position
BLUE
WHT/BLK
WHT/BLK
BLACK
BLACK
RED
RED
WHT/ORG
WHT/RED
WHT/BRN
N/C
VIOLET
WHT/VIO
1234
5 AMP FUSE
1234
5 AMP FUSE
Remove hole plug
to access Fuse &
Dip Switches
20 18 16
9.5 15 24.55
22
6
Wire Gauge
AWG
Current
Draw AMPS
Distance in feet.
SW2
SW1
WHT/VIO
WHT/BLK WHT/BLK
VIO
BLK
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
WHT/BLU
NOTE: Installing a switch to
program ScanLock™ is optional.
ScanLock™ can also be activated
by applying GROUND to the
WHT/ORG wire where instructions
call for pressing the ScanLock™
switch.
WHT/BLU, WHT/BLK and WHT/VIO are not
used in a single speaker installation.
ScanLock™
Customer supplied
Switches. See copy
for type of switch
used.
Control switch 2
Control switch 1
BLUE
1 12 23 34 45 56 67 78 89 910 10
Secondary Speaker
Secondary Speaker
Secondary Speaker
Bracket can be mounted 2 ways.
IMPORTANT: Due to the proximity of the speaker
and mounting screws, if you change mounting
brackets or screws make sure the screws do not
Also take into consideration the thickness of the
bracket and washer. The screws should not
or the screw will not catch enough threads to
extend more than .450" into the housing.
extend less than .350" into the housing
secure the speaker.
SPEAKER
.450 Maximum
.350" Minimum
MOUNTING
BRACKET
Rear view without cover
MOUNTING:
Secure the mounting bracket to an appropriate and suitable area.
WARNING: Permanent mounting of this product
may require drilling. It is absolutely
necessary to make sure that no other
vehicle components could be damaged by
this process. Check both sides of the
mounting surface before starting. If
damage is likely, select a different
mounting location.
WIRING:
Power:
WARNING! All customer supplied wires that connect to
the positive terminal of the battery must be sized to
supply at least 125% of the maximum operating current
and FUSED at the battery to carry that load. DO NOT USE
CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH THIS PRODUCT!
1. Using appropriately sized wire, extend the RED wire
along the factory wiring harness to the POSITIVE
(+12VDC) battery terminal.
2. Connect the RED wire to one end of a user supplied
fuse block. Do not connect this fuse block to the
battery yet.
3. Using appropriately sized wire,
extend the BLACK wire along
the factory wiring harness to
the NEGATIVE battery
terminal.
Control Switches:
The amplified siren speaker has two con-
trol inputs available. Depending on the
“Mode of Operation” chosen by the user,
either momentary or toggle switches will
be required to control the operation of the
siren. Install the two switches in an area that can be safely accessed by the operator.
Both control inputs are activated by switching them to ground (negative battery termi-
nal). See Operation section and wiring diagram for details.
Switch 1
1. Extend the WHITE/BROWN wire to Switch 1.
2. Connect the WHITE/BROWN wire to one side of this switch. The other side of
this switch must be connected to the NEGATIVE battery terminal.
Switch 2
1. Extend the WHITE/RED wire to Switch 2.
2. Connect the WHITE/RED wire to one side of this switch. The other side of this
switch must be connected to the NEGATIVE battery terminal.
Two speaker Siren Systems
Multiple sirens can be can be used together by wiring them as follows:
1. Extend and connect the WHITE/VIOLET wire on the PRIMARY siren to VIOLET
wire on the SECONDARY siren
2. Extend and connect the WHITE/BLUE wire on the PRIMARY siren to BLUE wire
on the SECONDARY siren
3. Extend and connect the WHITE/BLACK wire on the PRIMARY siren to WHITE/
BLACK wire on the SECONDARY siren
Fuse:
To access the fuse or dip switches, pry the hole plug on the back of the
siren off with a screwdriver or similar tool. Use a fuse puller to remove or
install the fuse. This unit uses a 5 amp fuse only. The dip switch functions
are explained in this manual.

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Switch 2 Tone 3 (Yelp)
Switch 1* Tone 1 (Wail)
CONTROL Input Operation
Instant HF 2-cycle (wail-yelp)**
AIRHORN AIRHORN
Airhorn Override
Switch 1
Switch 2*
CONTROL Input Operation Switch 2*
AIRHORN AIRHORN
Airhorn Override
Switch 1 instant HF 3-cycle (wail-yelp-piercer)**
Switch 2*
Switch 2*
OperationCONTROL input
Switch 2* AIRHORNAIRHORN
Switch 1 Airhorn Override
Switch 2
Tone 1 (Wail)
CONTROL Input Operation
Operation:
There are five modes of operation built into the siren amplifier. Mode 1 is the factory
default mode. See the “Mode Programming” section to change the mode of operation
if desired.
The following tables show the factory default tone settings. See the "Siren Tone
Programming Procedures" section to make desired changes.
MODE 1
Requires momentary switches for both switch 1 and switch 2
* Switch 2 produces AIRHORN as a main tone as well as an override tone.
** HF two-cycle: tones are activated by a single tap on the HF cycle switch. The first
tap produces a WAIL tone (a steady rise and fall tone). A second tap produces a YELP
tone (a fast rise and fall tone). The next tap returns the siren to a WAIL tone and the
cycle repeats itself. Two quick successive taps will stop the siren.
MODE 2
Requires momentary switches for both switch 1 and switch 2
* Switch 2 produces airhorn as a main tone as well as an override tone.
** HF three-cycle: tones are activated by a single tap on the HF cycle switch. The
first tap produces a WAIL tone (a steady rise and fall tone). A second tap produces a
YELP tone (a fast rise and fall tone). A third tap produces a PIERCER tone (a ex-
tremely fast rise and fall tone). The next tap returns the siren to a WAIL tone and the
cycle repeats itself. Two quick successive taps will stop the siren.
MODE 3
Requires toggle switches for both switch 1 and switch 2
* Switch 1 will have priority over switch 2
MODE 4
Requires a toggle switches for switch 1 and a momentary switch for switch 2.
* Switch 2 produces AIRHORN as a main tone as well as an override tone.
MODE 5
Requires a momentary switches for both switches 1 and 2.
* Switch 2 produces AIRHORN as a main tone as well as an override tone.
**10 Second override cycle: tones are activated by a single tap on switch 1. The first
tap produces TONE 1. A second tap produces TONE 2. The next tap (or waiting 10
seconds) returns the siren to TONE 1 and the cycle repeats itself. Two quick taps,
stops the siren.
Programming the Siren:
WARNING: Never try to program the siren while it is wired to the vehicle. The
siren must be removed from the vehicle before programming.
The siren must be placed with the front opening face down on a flat smooth surface.
Hearing protection must be warn.
There are two important operational characteristics of the siren that can be re config-
ured; Mode of Operation and Tone Selection. The DIP switches are used to select the
Mode of Operation and the Scan-Lock™ wire (WHT/ORG) is used to select tones.
Programming the Mode of Operation:
There are 5 modes of operation built
into the siren, Mode 1 is the factory de-
fault. to change Mode of Operation:
1. Remove all connections from the
speaker. 2. Remove the hole plug and lo-
cate the DIP switches. 3. Set DIP switch-
es to correspond to the desired mode.
Programming the siren tone:
Scan-Lock™ is used to change the default siren tones. You can install a “tem-
porary” momentary switch to control ScanLock™ (see wiring diagram) or apply
“GROUND” to the WHT/ORG wire in place of pressing the ScanLock™ switch
as described below.
To change a tone in the hands free cycle in MODES 1, 2 or 5:
With the siren in either Mode 1, 2 or 5 using switch 1, advance to the tone that you
wish to change. Press and release the Scan-Lock™ switch. Each time the Scan-
Lock™ switch is pressed and released, the next tone will be broadcast. When the de-
sired tone is generated, it will automatically be saved for that position in the cycle.
To change a tone for switch 1 or switch 2 in MODE 3:
With the siren in Mode 3, activate the desired tone you wish
change. Now, each time the Scan-Lock™ switch is pressed and
released, the next available tone will be broadcast. When the
desired tone is generated, it will automatically be saved for that
switch position.
To change a tone for switch 1 in MODE 4:
With the siren in Mode 4, activate the desired tone that you wish
change using switch 1. Press and release the Scan-Lock™
switch. Each time the Scan-Lock™ switch is pressed and re-
leased, the next available tone will be broadcast. When the de-
sired tone is generated, it will automatically be saved for that
switch position.
To change the AIRHORN tone for switch 2 in MODE 1, 2, 4
or 5:
With the siren in Mode 1, 2, 4 or 5
activate the AIRHORN tone using
switch 2. Now, each time the Scan-
Lock™ switch is pressed and re-
leased, the next tone will be broadcast. When the desired tone is generated, it will au-
tomatically be saved for that switch position.
To reset the siren tone to factory defaults:
1. Turn off all tones.
2. Hold the ScanLock™ switch in, then depress SW1.
3. Release switches
IMPORTANT! Before returning the vehicle to active service, visually confirm the
proper operation of this product, as well as all vehicle components/equipment.
IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the installation technician to make sure
that the installation and operation of this product will not interfere with or com-
promise the operation or efficiency of any vehicle equipment!
Specifications:
Input Voltage ............................................................................. 12.8 V DC
Input Current:.................................................. @ 15V DC / 2 AMPS Max.
Input Fuse.......................................................................................5 amps
Operating Temperature ................................................... -30°C. to +60°C
Storage Temperature ....................................................... -40° C to +70°C
Humidity .................................................................. 99% Non condensing
W AIL
Y ELP
P IERCER
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Tone List for
Hands Free and
Switches1&2
TONE OFF AIR HORN-HIAIR HORN-LO
AIRHORN tone list
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AIRHORN AIRHORN
Airhorn Override
Switch 1
10 sec. override cycle** (TONE1-TONE2)
Switch 2*
Switch 2*
OperationCONTROL input
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 4
Mode 3
Mode:
DS1
Off Off Off Off
On Off Off Off
Off On Off Off
On On Off Off
DS2 DS3 DS4
Mode 5
Off Off On Off