Code 3 Banshee User Manual
INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL
ALL-IN-ONE
Low Frequency,
Dual Amplier,
& Electronic Air Horn
Secondary Acoustical
Warning Device
Model 3450
WARNING
Sirens produce loud sounds that may damage hearing
• Wear hearing protection when testing
• Use siren only for emergency response
• Roll up windows when siren is operating
• Avoid exposure to the siren sound outside of vehicle
IMPORTANT:
BANSHEE
Contents:
Introduction.............................................................................2
Standard Features...................................................................2
Low Frequency Conguration.................................................3
Low Frequency Tone.....................................................3
Low Frequency Time-Out..............................................3
Dual Tone Conguration..........................................................4
Z3 Dual Tone Operation..................................................4
Z3 Dual Tone Operation (WAIL).................................4
Z3 Dual Tone Operation (YELP).................................4
Z3 Dual Tone Operation (ALT TONE).........................5
Universal Dual Tone (non-Z3 systems)..........................5
Electronic Air Horn Conguration...........................................5
Input Polarity Conguration....................................................6
Additional Z3 Functions...........................................................6
Z3 MANUAL Operation..................................................6
Z3 AIR HORN Operation.................................................6
Unpacking & Pre-installation...................................................7
Installation & Mounting............................................................7
Power Harness Connections...................................................8
Input/Output Harness Connections........................................8
Siren Wiring Diagram...............................................................9
Siren Specications..............................................................10
Troubleshooting....................................................................11
Warranty.................................................................................12
Read all instruction and warnings before installing and using.
INSTALLER: This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment.
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Introduction
The Banshee Siren is an electronic siren that has been designed as a secondary acoustical warning device to provide Low Frequency Tones,
Universal Dual Tones and Electronic Air Horn Tones all in one product. The Banshee Siren uses microprocessor based circuitry and MOSFET
technology providing a reliable siren for use in all types of emergency vehicles. It will work directly with the Z3 Siren system as a secondary amp. It
can also work with most industry standard sirens, allowing almost any siren system to become a Dual Tone system with Low Frequency capabilities
and an Electronic Air Horn. All features can be quickly congured by setting the easy to access DIP switches.
The Banshee Siren is designed to be used as a secondary acoustical warning device. It is not certied to meet SAE J1849 or
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California Title 13. The Banshee must be installed with a primary siren that is compliant to all state and local regulations. When
installed properly with a compliant primary siren system, the Banshee will provide additional warning effectiveness.
Sirens are an integral part of an effective audio/visual emergency warning system. However, sirens are only short range secondary
warning devices. The use of a siren does not insure that all drivers can or will observe or react to an emergency warning signal,
particularly at long distances or when either vehicle is traveling at a high rate of speed. Sirens should only be used in a combination with
effective warning lights and never relied upon as a sole warning signal. Never take the right of way for granted. It is your responsibility
to be sure you can proceed safely before entering an intersection driving against trafc, or responding at a high rate of speed.
The effectiveness of this warning device is highly dependent upon correct mounting and wiring. Read and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions before installing this device. The vehicle operator should check the equipment daily to insure that all features of the
device operate correctly.
To be effective, sirens must produce high sound levels that potentially can inict hearing damage. Installers should be warned to
wear hearing protection, clear bystanders from the area and not to operate the siren indoors during testing. Vehicle operators and
occupants should assess their exposure to siren noise and determine what steps, such as consultation with professionals or use
of hearing protection should be implemented to protect their hearing. Refer to federal, state and local guidelines to determine safe
practices. The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (www.osha.gov) provides information in OSHA Standard 1910.95.
This equipment is intended for use by authorized personnel only. It is the user’s responsibility to understand and obey all laws
regarding emergency warning devices. The user should check all applicable city, state and federal laws and regulations.
Code 3, Inc., assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device.
Proper installation is vital to the performance of the siren and the safe operation of the emergency vehicle. It is important to recognize
that the operator of the emergency vehicle is under psychological and physiological stress caused by the emergency situation. The
siren system should be installed in such a manner as to: A) Not reduce the acoustical performance of the system, B) Limit as much
as practical the noise level in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, C) Place the controls within convenient reach of the operator
so that he can operate the system without losing eye contact with the roadway.
Emergency warning devices often require high electrical voltages and/or currents. Properly protect and use caution around live
electrical connections. Grounding or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current arcing, which can cause personal injury
and/or severe vehicle damage, including re.
PROPER INSTALLATION COMBINED WITH OPERATOR TRAINING IN THE PROPER USE OF EMERGENCY WARNING DEVICES
IS ESSENTIAL TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC.
Standard Features
The Banshee Siren includes the following standard features:
- All inputs can be congured for positive or negative activation.
- Three Low Frequency Tones (Synchronized 1/2 Frequency, Low Frequency Yelp and Low Frequency Wail).
- Eight Low Frequency Time Out settings (7.5, 15, 22.5, 30, 37.5, 45, 52.5 and 60 seconds).
- Unique old fashion CommandAlert tone.
- Operates as secondary amp in a Z3 Siren system.
- Eight individual tones for each of the Z3 tone push-buttons (Wail, Yelp, Hyper-Yelp 1, Hyper-Yelp 2, Hi-Lo 1, Hi-Lo 2, Hyper-Lo 1, Hyper-Lo 2).
- Universal Dual Tone operation with most industry standard sirens.
- Eight Universal Dual Tones (Wail, Yelp, Hyper-Yelp 1, Hyper-Yelp 2, Hi-Lo 1, Hi-Lo 2, Hyper-Lo 1, Hyper-Lo 2).
- Electronic Air Horn Tone or Yelp Stop Tone.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS TO USERS OF SIRENS: “Wail” and “Yelp” tones are in some cases (such as the state of California)
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the only recognized siren tones for calling for the right of way. Ancillary tones such as “Air Horn”, “Hi-Lo”, “Hyper-Yelp”, and
“Hyper-Lo” in some cases do not provide as high a sound pressure level. It is recommended that these tones be used in a
secondary mode to alert motorists to the presence of multiple emergency vehicles or to the momentary shift from the primary
tone as an indication of the imminent presence of any emergency vehicle.
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Low Frequency Conguration
Low Frequency Tone - The Low Frequency feature will only operate when the primary siren system is generating a tone. When there is a signal
from a primary siren and the Low Frequency input is activated, the Banshee can generate one of three Low Frequency tones. The Low Frequency
input can be activated with a momentary switch and the Banshee will generate the Low Frequency tone for 7.5 to 60 seconds based on the Time-Out
conguration settings (see Low Frequency Time-Out).
The available tones are:
- Synchronized 1/2 Frequency (generates a synchronized tone at 1/2 the frequency of the primary siren tone).
- Low Frequency Yelp (generates an unsynchronized Low Frequency Yelp).
- Low Frequency Wail (generates an unsynchronized Low Frequency Wail).
Note: see Specications for details of each tone.
The Low Frequency input can also be congured to generate the CommandAlert tone. This tone will operate as long as the Low Frequency input is
active and there is a signal from the primary siren. When congured for the CommandAlert tone, the Low Frequency Time-Out is disabled.
To congure the Low Frequency tone set the DIP switches according to Table 1 (reference Figure 1).
Table 1: Low Frequency Tone Conguration
Switch Position 1 Switch Position 2 Conguration
Down Down Synchronized 1/2 Frequency
Up Down *Low Frequency Yelp
Down Up Low Frequency Wail
Up Up CommandAlert (overrides Time-Out)
*Factory Default Setting.
Low Frequency Time-Out - A momentary switch, such as the vehicle horn ring, can be used to activate the Low Frequency tone. The Low
Frequency Time-Out can be congured to operate from 7.5 to 60 seconds. If the Low Frequency input is activated by a toggle On/Off switch the
Time-Out feature will shut off the Low Frequency tone after the congured time has expired. The Low Frequency input will have to be turned off
before it can be activated again. If the Low Frequency tone is congured for CommandAlert, then the Time-Out feature will be disabled. The
CommandAlert tone will be generated as long as there is a signal from the primary siren and the Low Frequency input is activated.
To congure the Low Frequency Time-Out set the DIP switches according to Table 2 (reference Figure 1).
Table 2: Low Frequency Time-Out Conguration
Switch Position 3 Switch Position 4 Switch Position 5 Conguration
Down Down Down *7.5 Seconds
Up Down Down 15 Seconds
Down Up Down 22.5 Seconds
Up Up Down 30 Seconds
Down Down Up 37.5 Seconds
Up Down Up 45 Seconds
Down Up Up 52.5 Seconds
Up Up Up 60 Seconds
*Factory Default Setting.
Figure 1
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Dual Tone Conguration
The Dual Tone feature can be used with a Z3 Siren system or with most industry standard siren systems. If the primary siren is generating a tone,
the Banshee can generate an unsynchronized secondary tone. When used with a Z3, the Dual Tone feature will be activated automatically. When
used as a Universal Dual Tone, the Dual Tone input must be activated to turn on this feature. There is a 1 second delay when the Dual Tone feature
is activated. This allows the user to hear that the primary siren is operating properly, then to hear the Banshee turn on the Dual Tone. If the primary
stops generating a tone, the Banshee will immediately stop generating a tone and reset the 1 second delay. See the appropriate sections for
conguring the Banshee Dual Tone operation.
Z3 Dual Tone Operation - The Banshee can be connected with a CAT5 Cable to the AMP-2 port on the Z3 or to any port on the Z3 HUB. The Dual
Tone input does not need to be connected when the Banshee is used with a Z3. The Dual Tone feature will operate automatically when one of the
three siren tone buttons on the Z3 Control Head are active (WAIL, YELP, ALT TONE) and the Z3 is generating a tone. The Banshee can generate
one of eight tones for each of the three Z3 Control Head tone buttons. This allows the Banshee to generate a different tone for each Z3 Control
Head tone button. See the appropriate section to congure for the WAIL, YELP or ALT TONE buttons.
The available tones for each Z3 Control Head tone buttons are:
- Wail.
- Yelp.
- Hyper-Yelp 1.
- Hyper-Yelp 2.
- Hi-Lo 1.
- Hi-Lo 2.
- Hyper-Lo 1.
- Hyper-Lo 2.
Note: see Specications for details of each tone.
Z3 Dual Tone Operation (WAIL)
To congure the Dual Tone for the Z3 Control Head WAIL button, set the DIP switches according to Table 3 (reference Figure 2).
Table 3: Z3 Dual Tone WAIL Conguration
Switch Position 2 Switch Position 3 Switch Position 4 Conguration
Down Down Down *Wail
Up Down Down Yelp
Down Up Down Hyper-Yelp 1
Up Up Down Hyper-Yelp 2
Down Down Up Hi-Lo 1
Up Down Up Hi-Lo 2
Down Up Up Hyper-Lo 1
Up Up Up Hyper-Lo 2
*Factory Default Setting.
Z3 Dual Tone Operation (YELP)
To congure the Dual Tone for the Z3 Control Head YELP button, set the DIP switches according to Table 4 (reference Figure 3).
Table 4: Z3 Dual Tone YELP Conguration
Switch Position 6 Switch Position 7 Switch Position 8 Conguration
Down Down Down Wail
Up Down Down *Yelp
Down Up Down Hyper-Yelp 1
Up Up Down Hyper-Yelp 2
Down Down Up Hi-Lo 1
Up Down Up Hi-Lo 2
Down Up Up Hyper-Lo 1
Up Up Up Hyper-Lo 2
*Factory Default Setting.
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