Code 3 Motorcycle Sirens 3951, Motorcycle Sirens 3955 User Manual

CONTENTS:

Model 3951 Installation Manual..............................................................Pages 2-17

Model 3955 Installation Manual............................................................Pages 18-25

INSTALLATION
& OPERATION
MANUAL

MODEL 3951
MOTORCYCLE SIREN

IMPORTANT:

MODEL 3951 SIREN

Contents:

Introduction ......................................................... 2

Standard Features .............................................. 2

Unpacking & Pre-Installation .............................. 3

Installation & Mounting ....................................... 3

Set-Up and Adjustment ...................................... 6

Operation ............................................................ 7

Specifications ..................................................... 8

Maintenance ....................................................... 8

Troubleshooting ............................................. 9-10

Parts List ........................................................... 11

Exploded View .................................................. 12

Notes ........................................................... 13-15

Warranty ........................................................... 16

Read all instructions and warnings before installing and using.

INSTALLER: This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment.

Introduction

The Model 3951 siren has been designed to meet the special needs of motorcycle applications. This series
of sirens incorporates a rugged steel enclosure along with microprocessor based circuitry and MOSFET
technology. Advanced features such as Instant "ON", Scroll, and more, make the 3951 siren extremely
versatile.

Sirens are an integral part of an effective audio/visual emergency warning system. How-

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ever, 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 traffic, 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 or using 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 inflict 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.
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.
Public Safety Equipment, 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 fire.
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 Model 3951 siren is a highly integrated siren amplifier designed to be operated via user supplied control
switches and common microphone interface. The following features are standard on Model 3951 sirens:

Siren Tones - Industry standard Wail, Yelp, and HyperYelp tones.

AIR HORN Tone - Electronic AIR HORN sound.

Instant-On- There is no " ON/OFF " switch. Selecting any siren function, or pressing the Push To Talk (PTT)

switch on the user supplied common microphone interface will activate the siren in the appropriate mode,
assuming the siren is connected to a source of +12V and the vehicle's ignition switch is on.

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Scroll - A momentary positive signal applied to this input from a user supplied switch will cause to siren to
activate. The siren will scroll to the next tone each time the switch is tapped. Holding the scroll switch will
cause to siren to switch to Standby mode.

Wail - A continuous positive signal applied to this input from a user supplied switch will cause to siren to
activate in wail mode for as long as the switch remains in the on position.

Airhorn - A continuous positive signal applied to this input from a user supplied switch will cause to siren to
generate the Airhorn signal for as long as the switch remains in the on position.

Instant Public Address - Public Address override of all siren functions when the motorcycle Push-to-Talk
(PTT) key is pressed while the user supplied common microphone interface is set to PA mode.

Radio Rebroadcast - Broadcasts Two-way radio reception over siren speakers. These inputs are transformer
coupled to prevent loading of the radio.

InterClear® - This unique feature can be used to activate additional warning lights for 7 seconds, each time

the siren mode is changed using either the control switches or the vehicle horn ring, thus allowing an
additional level of warning in situations such as intersections without the operator having to take his hands off
the wheel or his eyes off the road.

Automatic Short Circuit Protection- The siren will sense a short circuit on the speaker terminals and
automatically go to standby until the fault is removed. Once the fault is removed the siren will return to normal
operation.

Unpacking & Pre-installation

After unpacking your 3951 series siren, carefully inspect the unit and associated parts for any damage that
may have been caused in transit. Report any damage to the carrier immediately.

Installation & Mounting

The 3951 series siren is designed to be mounted in the 2-way radio case or other weather protected area.
Ease of operation and convenience to the operator should be the prime consideration when mounting the siren
and controls.

All devices should be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and
securely fastened to vehicle elements of sufficient strength to withstand the forces applied to the
device. Ease of operation and convenience to the operator should be the prime consideration when

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mounting the siren and controls. Adjust the mounting angle to allow maximum operator visibility.
Do not mount the Control Head Module in a location that will obstruct the drivers view. Mount the
microphone clip in a convenient location to allow the operator easy access. Devices should be
mounted only in locations that conform to their SAE identification code as described in SAE
Standard J1849. For example, electronics designed for interior mounting should not be placed
underhood, etc.

Controls should be placed within convenient reach* of the driver or if intended for two person
operation the driver and/or passenger. In some vehicles, multiple control switches and/or using
methods such as “horn ring transfer” which utilizes the vehicle horn switch to toggle between siren
tones may be necessary for convenient operation from two positions.

*Convenient reach is defined as the ability of the operator of the siren systems to manipulate
the controls from his normal driving/riding position without excessive movement away from
the seat back of loss of eve contact with the roadway.

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NOTE: Set-ups and adjustments will be made in subsequent steps, this will require
access to both the front and rear of the unit. Plan the installation and wiring
accordingly.

Connections (see Figure 1), motorcycle wiring harness.

Speaker - Connect to 100W ( 11 ohm ) speaker leads.

IGNITION - Connect (18 AWG wire) to the motorcycle's ignition switch so that +12VDC is applied to

this wire only when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

+12V - Connect (14 AWG wire) to a positive +12 volt DC source. It is recommended that the user
protect this wire with a 10 Amp fuse or circuit breaker located at the source.

Larger wires and tight connections will provide longer service life for components. For

high current wires it is highly recommended that terminal blocks or soldered connections be used

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with shrink tubing to protect the connections. Do not use insulation displacement connectors (e.g.
3M® ) Scotchlock type connectors). Route wiring using grommets and sealant when passing
through compartment walls. Minimize the number of splices to reduce voltage drop. High ambient
temperatures (e.g. underhood) will significantly reduce the current carrying capacity of wires,
fuses, and circuit breakers. Use "SXL" type wire in engine compartment. All wiring should
conform to the minimum wire size and other recommendations of the manufacturer and be
protected from moving parts and hot surfaces. Looms, grommets, cable ties, and similar
installation hardware should be used to anchor and protect all wiring.
Fuses or circuit breakers should be located as close to the power takeoff points as possible and
properly sized to protect the wiring and devices. Particular attention should be paid to the location
and method of making electrical connections and splices to protect these points from corrosion
and loss of conductivity. Ground (Earth) terminations should only be made to substantial chassis
components, preferably directly to the vehicle battery.
The user should install a circuit breaker sized to approximately 125% of the maximum Amp
capacity in the supply line to protect against short circuits. For example, a 30 Amp circuit breaker
should carry a maximum of 24 Amps.

DO NOT USE 1/4" DIAMETER GLASS FUSES AS THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR
CONTINUOUS DUTY IN SIZES ABOVE 15 AMPS. Circuit breakers are very sensitive to high
temperatures and will "false trip" when mounted in hot environments or operated close to their
capacity.

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CONNECTION OF A 58 WATT SPEAKER TO THE SPKR TERMINAL WILL CAUSE THE
SPEAKER TO BURN OUT, AND WILL VOID THE SPEAKER WARRANTY!
The sound projecting opening should be pointed forward, parallel to the ground, and not obstructed
or muffled by structural components of the vehicle. Concealed or under-hood mounting in some
cases will result in a dramatic reduction in performance. To minimize this eduction, mount the
speaker so the sound emitted is projected directly forward and obstruction by vehicle components
such as hoses, brackets, grille, etc. is minimized.
Electromechanical sirens and electronic siren speakers should be mounted as far from the
occupants as possible using acoustically insulated compartments and isolation mountings to
minimize the transmission of sound into the vehicle. It may be helpful to mount the device on the
front bumper, engine cowl or fender; heavily insulate the passenger compartment; and operate the
siren only with the windows closed.
Each of these approaches may cause significant operational problems, including loss of siren
performance from road slush, increased likelihood of damage to the siren in minor collisions, and
the inability to hear the sirens on other emergency vehicles.
APPROPRIATE TRAINING OF VEHICLE OPERATORS IS RECOMMENDED TO ALERT THEM
TO THESE PROBLEMS AND MINIMIZE THE EFFECT OF THESE PROBLEMS DURING
OPERATIONS.

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- NEG (Ground) - Connect (14 AWG wire) to the negative terminal of the battery. This supplies
ground (earth) to the siren.

SCROLL- SCROLL switch input . Circuit is configured to accept positive signals only.

InterClear® - Connect to the device or circuit that is to be activated by the InterClear feature. The

InterClear circuit is internally current limited at 1 Amp. Should your requirements require higher
currents, use the InterClear Power Booster Kit (# INTBS), available from your Code 3® supplier.

AIRHORN - AIRHORN switch input . Circuit is configured to accept positive signals only.

RRB - RRB Audio Input. Connects to the two-way radio speaker.

WAIL - WAIL switch input . This switch should be a rocker type switch which maintains it's position

until switched OFF by the user. This circuit is configured to accept positive signals only.

RRB ENABLE - switch input . This switch should be a rocker type switch which maintains is position
until switched OFF by the user. Circuit is configured to accept positive signals only.

Microphone High - MIC HI signal from the user supplied, common microphone interface.

Microphone Low - MIC LO signal from the user supplied, common microphone interface.

PA PTT - PTT signal from the user supplied common microphone interface.

Set-Up and Adjustment

The only adjustments necessary for the 3951 series sirens are Maximum P.A. Adjustment (accessible from
the front of the unit), and Maximum RRB Adjustment (accessible from the rear of the unit). Refer to Figure 2
for the location of these adjustments. Make these adjustments prior to securing the unit .

MAXI MUM RRB AUDIO ADJUSTMENT

Code 3, Inc., a subsidiary of
Publ ic Safety Equi pment, I nc.

MODEL 3951 SIREN WIRING DIAGRAM

+12VDC

GROUND
SCROLL

RRB1

PA PTT

14AWG BLK,

GROUND

(EARTH)

PIN FUNCTI ON

1 SPK1

2 SPK2

3 IGNITION

4

5
6

7 INTERCLR

8 AIRHORN

9

10 RRB2

11 WAIL

12 RRB ENBL

13 MIC HI

14 MIC LO

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Figure 1

USER INTERFACE

100W

SIREN

SPEAKER

PA MI C

WAI L I NPU T

AI RHORN INPUT

RRB SWITCH

+ 12VDC

+12VDC

SWITCH

14AWG

14AWG

SCROLL INPUT

RRB ENABLE

INTERCL EAR OUTPUT

AIRHORN SWI TCH

INTERCLEA R, 1A MAX

USE CODE 3 POWER BOOSTER KIT (P/N INTBS)

FOR MORE THAN 1A ON INTERCLEAR OUTPUT

SCROLL

+12VDC

WAILSWITCH

+12VDC

13-14-15

11

6

7
8

12
1-2

9-10

3

IGNITION

SWITCHED

+12VDC

10A*

FUSE

14AWGRED

RRB

18AWG

AUDIO INPUT FROM

2-WAY RADIO

2

1

456

78

10

11 1 2

13

14 15

+12VDC

3

9

45

*USER MUST SUPPLY EXTERNAL 10A FUSE IN +12VDC POWER WIRE

VOLUME CONTROL

MAXIMUM PA LEVEL ADJUSTMENT

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Audio Adjustments

Maximum Radio Rebroadcast (RRB) Adjustment - This trimmer (located on the rear of the siren) sets the

maximum level that the 2-way radio will reach with the front panel VOLUME control in the fully clockwise
position. To adjust properly, set the 2-way radio volume control to produce normal radio volume from the 2­way radio speaker or headset. Set the RRB switch to the on position to enable the RRB function. Next set
the siren's front panel VOLUME control knob fully clockwise and adjust the rear panel RRB trimmer to produce
the desired volume from the siren speaker.

Any electronic device may create or be affected by electromagnetic interference. After

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Maximum P.A. Volume Adjustment - This trimmer ( located on the front panel next to the volume control
knob) sets the maximum level that the P.A.
volume will reach with the front panel
VOLUME control in the fully clockwise
position. To adjust properly, set the front panel
volume control fully clockwise. While keying
the microphone hold the microphone close to
your lips and speak directly into it in a normal
voice and adjust the trimmer until the
maximum volume out of the speaker is
intelligible and produces no feedback. Set the
front panel volume control for the desired PA
volume and install all screws and fastners.

Configuration Switches

installation of any electronic device, operate all equipment simultaneously to insure
that operation is free of interference.

MAXIMUM RRB

Adjustment

Rear View

Volume

Control

Front View

HyperYelp Disable Switch - Switch DS1 is
shown in Figure 3. When switch 2 on DS1 is
switched to the ON position, the HyperYelp
tone is disabled. Switch 1 is not used.

MAXIMUM PA Adjustment

Figure 2 - Adjustments

Operation

SCROLL, Momentary Push-button Switch - Each time the SCROLL button is pressed it causes the siren to

scroll up one tone. Starting from the OFF mode, pressing the SCROLL button will cause the siren to start
producing the WAIL tone. Pressing the button again will cause the siren to switch to YELP mode. Pressing
the button again will cause the siren to switch to HyperYelp mode. Pressing the button a fourth time will cause
the siren to switch back to WAIL mode. This process may be repeated as often as desired.

WAIL, Latching Switch - Produces the Wail tone continuously while this switch is in the ON position.

Figure 3 -

Configuration

Switches

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AIR HORN, Momentary Push-button Switch - Produces the Air Horn tone. If the siren is active in any mode,
it reverts to that previous mode when the AIR HORN button is released.

RRB Switch - The RRB switch, is used to enable or disable the Radio Rebroadcast (RRB) function.
RRB is enabled, all other siren functions except PA are disabled.

When the switch is on, the 2-way radio audio connected to the RRB input wires is routed through the siren
amplifier to the siren speaker. The RRB volume from the siren speaker may be set by adjusting the 2-way
radio's volume control. Also refer to Maximum Radio Rebroadcast (RRB) Adjustment under the SET-UP AND
ADJUSTMENT section.

PUBLIC ADDRESS (PA) - The PA portion of the siren is activated each time the motorcycle Push-to-Talk
(PTT) button is pressed while the user supplied common microphone interface is set to PA mode. While the
PTT button is pressed, the PA function overrides any active siren tone and routes the PA audio through the
siren speaker. When the PTT button is released, the siren will automatically switch back to the siren tone (if

any) that was active when the button was pressed. Also refer to the Maximum P.A. Volume Adjustment
procedure under the SET-UP AND ADJUSTMENT section.

INTERCLEAR - The InterClear output provides a timed output from the siren which can be used to activate a
special warning light or function. Each time the siren mode is changed by any of the means previously
described the InterClear output switches on (+12VDC, 1A Max) for approximately eight (8) seconds. Turning
the siren off will also turn the InterClear output off. Use Code 3 power booster kit (p/n INTBS) for
applications requiring more than 1A on the InterClear output.

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IMPORTANT WARNINGS TO USERS OF SIRENS: "Wail" and "Yelp" tones are in some
cases (such as in the state of California) the only recognized siren tones for calling for
the right of way. Ancillary tones such as "Air Horn", "Hi-Lo", "Hyperyelp", and "Hyperlo"
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 momentarily shift from the primary tone as an indication of the
imminent presence of an emergency vehicle.

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