Elk products ELK-55 User Manual

Self - Contained Voice Siren ELK-55

APPLICATION

The ELK-55 Self-Contained Voice Siren produces
high quality pre-recorded voice messages along with
loud siren sounds. It features two (2) channels, one
for Burglary and one for Fire. The voice message
and the siren alternately sound whenever one of the
channels is activated. The ELK-55 may also be
customized by use of removable on-board jumper

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plugs. For example: our MilliMiser
the already low current draw of the ELK-55 to be
reduced even lower. This is ideal for controls with
limited alarm output power.

FEATURES

! Two Input Channels, Burglar & Fire.
! Bilingual Voice - English Or Spanish.
! Temporal Coded Bell for Fire signalling.
! Siren only, Speech only, or combined.
! MilliMiser
! ComboTrigger
! VolumeStep

! Lifetime Limited Warranty.

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- Lower Current Draw.

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- Single Alarm Outputs.

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- Gradual Volume Rise.

option allows

SPECIFICATIONS

! Operating Voltage: 10 to 14 Volts D.C.
! Sound Level: 122 db,13.8 VDC @ 1 meter.
! Nominal Current Drain: 1.25 Amps.
! MilliMiser
! Size: 4"H x 4" W x 3.5"D.
! Mounting: Removable "U" Shaped Bracket.

Features and Specifications subject to change without notice.

PO Box 100 • Hildebran, NC 28637 USA • 828-397-4200 • 828-397-4415 F A X
http://www.elkproducts.com • email: [e-mail]

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Current Drain 800 mA.

05/02

WIRING CONNECTIONS for ELK- 55

WHITE (Burglary BA+): Connect to the positive (+) 12 VDC Burglary alarm output terminal. NOTE: This input utilizes our ComboTrigger

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feature
which automatically recognizes the difference in a steady voltage or a pulsing voltage from the control's alarm "bell" output. If the input voltage is steady
the Yelping siren and Burglary voice message will play. If the input voltage is pulsing (.5 to 1.5 second intervals) the Bell sound and the Fire message will
play, provided the Red wire is connected to a constant +12 VDC source as explained below. The ELK-55 is ideal for controls which have only a single
alarm "bell" output.

ORANGE (Fire FA+): Connect to the positive (+) 12 VDC Fire alarm output terminal. Note: It may not be necessary to connect this wire if the control panel
can pulse the alarm "bell" output for a fire alarm condition. Refer to the instructions for the White and Red wires for more information.

BLACK (Neg -): Connect to common negative (-) of the control panel.
RED ( 12 Vdc +):

OPTIONAL Connection of this wire to a positive (+) 12 VDC constant power source allows use of the steady/pulse ComboTrigger

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feature
by supplying standby current to the microprocessor in the ELK-55. NOTE: Most of the operating current will also be drawn from this wire, therefore the power
source must be capable of providing up to 2 Amps of current. It may be necessary to connect this wire directly to the standby battery. If so we recommend
using an in-line fuse holder with a 2 Amp fuse for overcurrent and short circuit protection.

GREEN (BA -): OPTIONAL Some controls, (DSC & others) switch on and off the negative (-) side of the alarm output instead of the positive (+). The ELK-55
can accomodate this operation quite well. Simply connect the Green wire to the negative (-) 12VDC Burglary alarm output terminal, the Red wire to the positive
(+) alarm terminal, and the black wire to the common negative (-) terminal of the control. When connected in this manner, this input will also activate the Fire
channel message if the alarm output is pulsed on/off in 1/2 to 1.5 second intervals.

VOICE MESSAGES

Voice messages are spoken in English, Spanish/English, or Spanish only, depending upon the switch and jumper settings. (See "Jumper Options"). Each
channel has an initial cycle, followed by a repeating cycle.

BA (English): 3 Sec. Tone, Intruder, intruder, leave immediately followed by warble or pulsing buzzer sound. Repeat
FA (English): Fire, fire, leave immediately Followed by a loud distinctive Temporal Coded Bell sound. Repeat
BA (Spanish): 3 Sec. Tone, Intruso, intruso Followed by warble or pulsing buzzer sound. Repeat (Message will alternate in English unless J3 is opened.)
FA (Spanish): Incendio, incendio Followed by a loud distinctive Bell sound. Repeat (Message will alternate in English unless J3 is opened.)
PULSING BA INPUT: (Spanish or English) 3 Sec. Tone, Fire, fire, leave immediately Followed by a Temporal Coded Bell sound. Repeat

Jumper Options:

J1 Closed = Full Volume

WHITE (Burglary BA+)
ORANGE (Fire FA+)
BLACK (Neg. -)
RED (12Vdc +)
GREEN (Burglary BA -)

Elk-55 Circuit Board

(inside speaker)

Open

Closed

J 1

STEPS

J 2

VOL.

J 3

SPAN.

J 4

LANG.

J 5

SOUND

VOICE

J 7

Closed
Open

Open = Volume StepTM Siren starts off at low volume and

J2 Closed = Full Current.

Open = MilliMiser

J5 Closed = Warble Siren Sound.

Open = Pulsing Buzzer Sound.

English Speech plus Siren = Closed Closed Closed
English Speech Only = Closed Closed Open

Spanish Speech plus Siren = Open Open Closed
Spanish Speech Only = Open Open Open

Spanish and English plus Siren = Closed Open Closed
Spanish and English Only = Closed Open Open

Siren Sounds Only (No Voice) = Open Closed Closed

gradually steps up to full volume in 90 seconds.

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draw by approx. 25% with only 8-10% less volume.
Great for controls that have limited alarm current.

Low Current Draw. Reduces current

J3 J4 J7

Figure 1

Wiring hookup and view of inside with back removed.

Elk Products, Inc. (“Manufacturer”) warrants to the original purchaser (the “Customer”) that the products it manufactures (“Product”) shall be free from defects in material and workmanship at time of shipment. Manufacturer’s obligations under
this Limited Warranty shall be limited to repairing or replacing, at its option, free of charge, any product returned to Manufacturer freight prepaid. Manufacturer shall have no obligation under this Limited Warranty or otherwise if (1) the Product
has been damaged by negligence, accident, mishandling, lightning or flood, or other Acts of God, (2) the Product has not been operated in accordance with its operating instructions, (3) the Product has been altered or repaired by anyone
outside Manufacturer’s authorized facilities (4) adaptations or accessories have been made or attached to the Product which, in Manufacturer’s sole determination, have adversely affected its performance, safety or reliability. Products
such as batteries and fused transformers have their own warranties, and are not included in this Limited Warranty.
If a Product should malfunction or fail, contact Manufacturer or one of its authorized distributors for a Return Authorization (RA) number. Returned Products must include a complete description of the problem, along with the RA number
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. 4) Consult
the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

For more information contact your local Distributor or: ELK Products, Inc. - PO Box 100 - 3266 US Hwy. 70 West - Hildebran, NC, - 28637 - USA - [phone]

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