Federal Signal Corporation UltraVoice UVIC Description, Specifications, Installation, Operation, And Service Manual

UltraVoice® Indoor Controller

Model: UVIC

Description, Specications, Installation,

255364
Rev. K3 1218
Printed in U.S.A.

© Copyright 2012-2018 Federal Signal Corporation

Operation, and Service Manual

Limited Warranty

This product is subject to and covered by a limited warranty,
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A copy of this limited warranty may also be obtained by written
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University Park, IL 60484; by email to [e-mail], or
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Contents

Safety Messages..................................................................................................................................... 9

General Description ..............................................................................................................................11

Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 11

Features ............................................................................................................................................................ 11

Digital Voice Messages .....................................................................................................................................13

UVIC25ST Option .............................................................................................................................................13

UVARM Option .................................................................................................................................................. 13

UVARM Features ...................................................................................................................................... 13

UVLOC Option .................................................................................................................................................. 14

UVLOC Features ......................................................................................................................................14

Model UVIC-IP ..................................................................................................................................................14

UVIC Backplane Motherboard ..........................................................................................................................15

Commander Software System (SFCDWARE) ..................................................................................................15

Ordering Information ......................................................................................................................................... 15

Specications ....................................................................................................................................... 16

Specications for the UVIC ............................................................................................................................... 16

Specications for the UV+ Controller ................................................................................................................ 17

Specications for the UV400 Amplier ..............................................................................................................18

Specications for the UVIC Backplane Motherboard ........................................................................................ 18

Specications for the UVARM ........................................................................................................................... 19

Specications for the UVLOC ...........................................................................................................................19

Specications for the Serial to Network PCB .................................................................................................... 19

System Planning................................................................................................................................... 20

Control Unit Location ........................................................................................................................................20

Speaker Location .............................................................................................................................................. 21

UVLOC Location ............................................................................................................................................... 21

Installation ............................................................................................................................................. 21

General Mounting Guidelines For All Applications ............................................................................................ 24

UVIC Installation Material List and Installation Guidelines ................................................................................25

Concrete or Filled Cement Block Wall Mounting Guidelines ....................................................................26

Hollow Block Wall Mounting Guidelines ....................................................................................................26

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Wood Stud Wall Mounting Guidelines.......................................................................................................27

Metal Stud Wall Mounting Guidelines .......................................................................................................27

Electrical Connections ......................................................................................................................................28

DIN Rail Terminal Blocks ......................................................................................................................... 28

Wiring Guidelines for the 120 Vac Electrical Service ............................................................................... 28

Wiring Guidelines for the 240 Vac Electrical Service ............................................................................... 29

Battery Connections ..................................................................................................................................29

Installing the Antenna ........................................................................................................................................ 30

Installing the Cabinet Mounted Magnetic Base Antenna ..........................................................................30

Installing the Remote Mounted Magnetic Base Antenna ..........................................................................30

Speaker Connections ................................................................................................................................30

PA Audio Connections (JP15) ...........................................................................................................................31

Contact Closure Inputs (JP14) .......................................................................................................................... 32

Optional UVARM Connections .......................................................................................................................... 32

Optional UVLOC Connections and Wall Mounting ............................................................................................32

External 24 VDC Power Connections ............................................................................................................... 33

600 Ohm I/O Connections ................................................................................................................................34

Control Connections .................................................................................................................................34

Audio Connections .................................................................................................................................... 34

Turning on the Power ........................................................................................................................................34

Installing User-Supplied Radio Receivers ........................................................................................................36

Pre-operational System Conguration and Testing .......................................................................... 37

Visual Inspection ............................................................................................................................................... 37

Amplier and Speaker Pre-Operation Checkout ............................................................................................... 37

Adjusting the Radio Transceiver .......................................................................................................................38

Adjusting the receive audio ....................................................................................................................... 38

Adjusting the transmit deviation ................................................................................................................ 38

600 Ohm Level Adjustment Procedure for Communications ............................................................................39

600 Ohm Adjustment Procedure for External Audio Source Input .................................................................... 39

Control and Status Monitoring ..........................................................................................................................40

Testing the Optional UVLOC ............................................................................................................................. 40

Operations............................................................................................................................................. 41

UV Controller and UV400 Amplier Front Panel Indicators ..............................................................................41

Basic UVIC Controller Programming ...............................................................................................................42

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Unit Type ...................................................................................................................................................42

Radio Communications ..................................................................................................................................... 43

Activation Formats ....................................................................................................................................43

EAS Location Codes ................................................................................................................................. 43

128/256-bit Encryption Key ...................................................................................................................... 43

Security Key .............................................................................................................................................. 43

User Programs .................................................................................................................................................. 43

Activation Functions .................................................................................................................................. 44

Site Address Switch (S1) ..................................................................................................................................45

Connectors and Indicators for the UVARM ....................................................................................................... 47

Connectors and Indicators for the Serial to Network PCB ................................................................................ 48

Connectors for the Front Panel ................................................................................................................. 49

Connectors, Indicators, and Fuses for the Backplane Motherboard ................................................................. 50

Manual Activation .............................................................................................................................................. 54

Local Public Address ......................................................................................................................................... 54

Relay Output (JP11) .......................................................................................................................................... 55

600 ohm Input/Output (JP12) ............................................................................................................................ 55

Remote Activation (JP14) ................................................................................................................................. 55

Sensor Inputs (JP15) ........................................................................................................................................56

+5 Vdc Supply (JP16) .......................................................................................................................................57

Spare Sensor Inputs (JP17) .............................................................................................................................. 57

Two-Way Sensor Package ................................................................................................................................ 57

Local Quiet Test ................................................................................................................................................58

Operation ..................................................................................................................................................58

Finding Faults ...........................................................................................................................................58

Battery Charger ................................................................................................................................................. 58

UVLOC .............................................................................................................................................................. 59

Activating a Live PA ..................................................................................................................................59

Activating a Digital Voice Message ...........................................................................................................60

Recording a Digital Voice Message ..........................................................................................................60

Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 62

Control Unit Preventive Maintenance ...............................................................................................................62

General Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 62

Checking Signal Operational ....................................................................................................................62

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Checking the Battery .................................................................................................................................62

Replacement Parts ............................................................................................................................... 63

Getting Service ..................................................................................................................................... 64

Appendix A ICM-UV Checklist ............................................................................................................. 65

Appendix B Drawings .......................................................................................................................... 67

Tables

Table 1 Ordering UVIC .......................................................................................................................... 15

Table 2 UVIC Accessories .................................................................................................................... 15

Table 3 Ordering UVLOC and UVLOC-IM ........................................................................................... 16

Table 4 Electrical for the UVIC ............................................................................................................. 16

Table 5 Battery ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Table 6 Environmental ......................................................................................................................... 16

Table 7 Physical .................................................................................................................................... 17

Table 8 Signaling Formats ................................................................................................................... 17

Table 9 Audio Power Amplier Modules Model (UV400) ................................................................... 18

Table 10 Relay Output .......................................................................................................................... 18

Table 11 600 Ohm Balanced Line Port ................................................................................................ 18

Table 12 Remote Activation, Sensor and Direction Inputs ............................................................... 18

Table 13 Amplier Outputs .................................................................................................................. 18

Table 14 Electrical for the UVARM ...................................................................................................... 19

Table 15 Specications for the UVLOC .............................................................................................. 19

Table 16 Electrical for the Serial to Network PCB ............................................................................. 19

Table 17 Physical for the Serial to Network PCB ............................................................................... 19

Table 18 Network Port .......................................................................................................................... 19

Table 19 600 Ohm Audio Output Port for the Serial to Network PCB .............................................. 20

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Table 20 Bandwidth Requirements ..................................................................................................... 20

Table 21 Installer Supplied UVIC Electrical Installation Material List .............................................. 25

Table 22 Concrete or Filled Cement Block Wall Mounting Materials ............................................... 26

Table 23 Hollow Block Wall Mounting Materials ................................................................................ 26

Table 24 Wood Stud Wall Mounting Materials ................................................................................... 27

Table 25 Metal Stud Wall Mounting Materials .................................................................................... 27

Table 26 Radio Connector, 8 pin MOD jack ........................................................................................ 36

Table 27 Front Panel of UV+ Controller Card ..................................................................................... 41

Table 28 Front Panel Controls for UV+ Controller Card.................................................................... 41

Table 29 Front Panel Indicators for Model UV400 Amplier ............................................................. 41

Table 30 Unit Type Selection Table ..................................................................................................... 42

Table 31 Activation Functions ............................................................................................................. 44

Table 32 Connectors for the UVARM .................................................................................................. 47

Table 33 Indicators for the UVARM ..................................................................................................... 47

Table 34 Connectors for the Serial to Network PCB ......................................................................... 48

Table 35 Indicators for the UVIC-IP ..................................................................................................... 49

Table 36 UV+ Controller Card Setting I/O ........................................................................................... 49

Table 37 Connectors for the Backplane Motherboard ...................................................................... 50

Table 38 Fuses for the Backplane Motherboard ................................................................................ 52

Table 39 Motherboard Outline Drawing .............................................................................................. 53

Table 40 Manual Activation Switches on UV+ Controller Card ........................................................ 54

Table 41 Remote Activation Connections (JP14) .............................................................................. 56

Table 42 Sensor Connections (JP15) .................................................................................................. 56

Table 43 External Sensors ................................................................................................................... 57

Table 44 LEDs description ................................................................................................................... 59

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Table 45 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 63

Figures

Figure 1 Typical UVIC Installation Drawing ........................................................................................ 22

Figure 2 UVIC Cabinet Dimensional Outline Drawing ....................................................................... 23

Figure 3 UVIC Parts Layout ................................................................................................................. 23

Figure 4 UVIC Battery Connections .................................................................................................... 25

Figure 5 UVIC25ST Wiring Detail ........................................................................................................ 31

Figure 6 UVLOC Dimensional Outline ................................................................................................ 33

Figure 7 UVLOC Interface Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................ 33

Figure 8 UVIC Strobe and Speaker Wiring ......................................................................................... 35

Figure 9 UV Controller and UV400 Amplier Front Panel Indicators .............................................. 42

Figure 10 Setting the Switch Number Example ................................................................................. 46

Figure 11 UVARM Identication .......................................................................................................... 48

Figure 12 Serial to Network Board ...................................................................................................... 49

Figure 13 UV+ Controller Card Switches ........................................................................................... 54

Figure 14 UVIC Controller Backplane Motherboard I/O .................................................................... 55

Figure 15 LEDs on charger .................................................................................................................. 59

Figure 16 Using UVLOC Controls ....................................................................................................... 60

Figure 17 UVLOC Drawing ................................................................................................................... 61

Figure 18 UVIC Wiring Diagram .......................................................................................................... 67

Figure 19 UVIC-IP Wiring Diagram ...................................................................................................... 68

Figure 20 UVIC-LL Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................... 69

Figure 21 UVIC Final Assembly and Parts List .................................................................................. 70

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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 electric codes and will follow these guidelines as well as local codes.

Listed below are important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:

Important Notice

Federal Signal reserves the right to make changes to devices and specications detailed in

the manual at any time in order to improve reliability, function or design. The information
in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies.

Publications

Federal Signal recommends the following publications from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency for assistance with planning an outdoor warning system:

Safety Messages

• The “Outdoor Warning Guide” (CPG 1-17)

• “Civil Preparedness, Principles of Warning” (CPG 1-14)

• FEMA-REP-1, Appendix 3 (Nuclear Plant Guideline)

• FEMA-REP-10 (Nuclear Plant Guideline).

Planning

• If suitable warning equipment is not selected, the installation site for the siren is
not selected properly or the siren is not installed properly, it may not produce the
intended optimum audible warning. Follow Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) recommendations.

• If sirens 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, are
available at all times to authorize the activation of the sirens.

• When sirens 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
effectively warn people indoors.

• 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.

• Activating the sirens may not result in people taking the desired actions if those to
be warned are not properly trained about the meaning of siren sounds. Siren users
should follow FEMA recommendations and instruct those to be warned of correct
actions to be taken.

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Safety Messages

• After installation, service, or maintenance, test the siren system to conrm that it is

• If future service and operating personnel do not have these instructions to refer to,

Installation and Service

• Electrocution or severe personal injury can occur when performing various

• The sound output of sirens is capable of causing permanent hearing damage. To

operating properly. Test the system regularly to conrm that it will be operational in

an emergency.

the siren system may not provide the intended audible warning and service personnel
may be exposed to death, permanent hearing loss, or other bodily injury. File these
instructions in a safe place and refer to them periodically. Give a copy of these
instructions to new recruits and trainees. Also give a copy to anyone who is going to
service or repair the siren.

installation and service functions such as making electrical connections, drilling
holes, or lifting equipment. Therefore only experienced electricians should install
this product in accordance with national, state and any other electrical codes having
jurisdiction. Perform all work under the direction of the installation or service crew
safety foreman.

prevent excessive exposure, carefully plan siren placement, post warnings and
restrict access to areas near the sirens. Sirens may be operated from remote control
points. Whenever possible, disconnect all siren power including batteries before
working near the siren.

• After installation or service, test the siren system to conrm that it is operating
properly. Test the system regularly to conrm that it will be operational in an

emergency.

• If future service personnel do not have these warnings and all other instructions
shipped with the equipment to refer to, the siren system may not provide the intended
audible warning and service personnel may be exposed to death, permanent hearing
loss, or other bodily injury. File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them
periodically. Give a copy of these instructions to new recruits and trainees. Also, give
a copy to anyone who is going to service or repair the sirens.

Operation

Failure to understand the capabilities and limitations of your siren system could result in
permanent hearing loss, other serious injuries or death to persons too close to the sirens
when you activate them or to those you need to warn. Carefully read and thoroughly
understand all safety notices in this manual and all operations-related-items in all
instruction manuals shipped with equipment. Thoroughly discuss all contingency plans
with those responsible for warning people in your community, company, or jurisdiction.

Read and understand the information contained in this manual before
attempting to install or service the siren.

Pay careful attention to notices located on the equipment.

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UltraVoice Indoor Controller (UVIC)

General Description

Introduction

This manual describes the features, specications, installation, operation, and

maintenance of the UltraVoice® Indoor Controller (UVIC). The UVIC is designed

to deliver amplied audio to a network of speakers (sold separately), and congured
for indoor notication or evacuation. The UVIC has been designed for high-quality

reproduction of live or pre-recorded voice and tone that provides the ability to automate
testing and emergencies.

The UVIC is housed in a single NEMA1 style cabinet. The UVIC uses one amplier card
for a 400-Watt system and two ampliers cards for an 800-Watt system. All siren control,

audio generation, and remote communication functions are handled by a single UV+
controller board. The backplane motherboard contains connectors and terminal blocks
for interconnection of the other system components. Power is supplied by two 12-volt
batteries that are charged from the 24 Vdc battery charger.

All UVIC models are setup for two-way control and status monitoring using the
Commander® Software System (Commander) including a nominal 12 V radio power
supply and antenna lightning protector. All models can be equipped with a micro memory
SD card to store up to 17 hours of tone or digital voice messages. Custom digital voice
recording requires a model DVR.

General Description

Features

Activation codes, command sequences, and operating parameters are uploaded from a
computer through the RS232 port located on the front panel or over the radio channel
with Commander. All user information is stored in non-volatile FLASH memory, immune
to power and battery failure.

The UVIC can be activated by landline, radio or IP from a remote location. Landline
activation can initiate one of the eight on-board functions by connecting a momentary
dry contact closure (customer supplied) to the appropriate PC board mounted terminal
block. These functions can contain a combination of tone and prerecorded voice or Public
Address. Public Address is available from the supplied microphone located inside the
controller.

The UVIC controller has the following features.

• Seven standard warning signals: wail, alternate wail, pulsed wail, steady, alternate
steady, pulsed steady, and Westminster chime (auxiliary).

• Optional micro SD card for custom message storage. Store up to 4,093 voice or tone
messages that total up to 17 hours of total recording time.

• Use local pushbuttons (eight) on controller card for testing or local siren activation.

• Ability to interface with up to eight externally wired pushbuttons for siren activation.

• Local microphone for live public address (PA) with internal mount.

• Single tone, Two-tone, DTMF, EAS and MSK decoders for remote siren control.

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General Description

• Relays for local activation of strobes, LEDs, and legacy rotation siren designs.

• Siren activation verication through specialized Quiet Test.

• Ability to select or group ampliers to create exible zones.

• Volume control per message to optimize siren notication.

• Modular hot swappable design to easily service cards without shutting off the power.

• Ability to stack multiple voice and tone alerts to create custom messages.

• Status system monitoring for system health and readiness.

• Flexible communications—radio (analog, P25, trunking, digital, broadband),
satellites, cellular, landline, and IP)

• Cellular and satellite communication options are available upon request. Contact your
local Federal Signal sales representative for more information.

• Ability to mix various communication formats for high-system availability and
redundancy.

• Secure communication with 128-bit or 256-bit encryption.

• Secure activation programming and status monitoring through the SS2000+ and
Commander Software System.

• UVARM has the ability to send line level audio output to external equipment such as

re alarm panels or ampliers, and relays for activation of strobes or LEDs.

• Power control ramps up siren or speaker volume for added safety, custom volume
settings, and low power testing.

Cabinet Features

• Single NEMA1/UL type 1, powder coated steel cabinet

• Single lockable door hasp that can be easily opened without tools

• Wall mountable

• 8 multi-size knockouts for conduit entrances

• Bulkhead mounted type N female antenna connection

Ampliers (Model UV400) Features

• Two amplier slots for 400 watt ampliers, with audio output of 70 V

RMS

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• Optionally, one UV400 with a UVIC25ST (25 V

step-down transformer)

RMS

• 12 speaker pair connections per amplier

Batteries

• 44 A/H, sealed VRLA AGM type (included)

• Over 45 minutes full sounding battery backup without AC power

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Battery Charger (UVIC charger was updated Jan 2017)

• 24 Vdc, 5 A

• Temperature compensated

• Selectable oat voltage 13.2-13.8 Vdc

Digital Voice Messages

When purchased, the Digital Voice option adds a micro SD card that is capable of storing
up to 17 hours or 4,093 pre-recorded messages.

The digital voice message format is 8 kHz sample rate, 8 bit mono.

UVIC25ST Option

When purchased, the UVIC25ST allows the end user the capability to reduce audio
voltage output from the 70 V

UVARM Option

The UltraVoice Audio and Relay Output Module (UVARM) provides three separate
audio outputs for the UVIC controller to interface with other devices and systems.

The outputs consist of a balanced 33 ohm, a balanced 600 ohm, a selectable 600 ohm

balanced or single-ended line level output and four SPDT relay outputs. The level of each
audio output is independently adjustable. Each audio and relay output is individually
addressable allowing each output to be activated at different times.

standard to the 25 V

RMS

standard.

RMS

General Description

The UVARM connects to one of the two control card connectors on the UVIC
motherboard and is mounted on an aluminum faceplate with mounting holes for attaching
to the UVIC card cage. The connectors for the UVARM are located on the front of the
card and extend through openings in the faceplate. Use Commander to assign Audio and
Relay outputs to functions. Audio and Relay outputs may be selectively programmed to
be active together or individually with any control function. Program the outputs to stay
on for the duration of the function, or latch on until turned off.

UVARM Features

The UVARM has the following features.

• Balanced 33 ohm output

• Balanced 600 ohm output

• Selectable balanced or single ended 600-ohm line level output

• Four SPDT relay outputs

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General Description

UVLOC Option

The UltraVoice Local Operating Console (UVLOC) is an activation point for the
UltraVoice controller series.

The UVLOC offers the capability to do the following:

• Activate seven tone or pre-recorded digital voice messages

• Record/play a live voice message

• Conduct live public address (PA) announcements

The UVLOC is ideal for providing multiple activation points in an Indoor Mass

Notication System. The UVLOC is rated for indoor use and can be surface or recessed

mounted. Six UVLOCs can be interfaced into an UVIC controller, as each UVLOC is
hard-wired using standard CAT5 cable and battery operated from its respective UVIC
controller. The UVLOC may be located up to 1/2 mile away from the UVIC controller
and requires no local power source of its own.

The UVLOC interface board includes six RJ45 connections to connect to individual
UVLOC units. The UVLOC interface board also includes a connection to interface to a
second additional UVLOC interface board (optional).

Outtted with onboard LEDs, the UVLOC indicates when the unit is armed and powered.

In addition, arming the UVLOC signals the Commander Software System, alerting
operators that the unit has been activated for use.

UVLOC Features

The UVLOC has the following features.

• Operator interface panel for controlling 7 digital messages, live P.A., record and

• Remotely powered from the UVIC controller

• LED status indicators

• Balanced 600 ohm output

• CAT5 wiring interface

• Battery operation

• On-board noise canceling microphone

• LED lights up when armed

playback functions, and two auxiliary user programmable functions.

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Model UVIC-IP

The UVIC-IP includes a network card that provides the capability to communicate over a
network and provides audio decoding of digitized audio sent over the network.

The network card is congured with its own xed IP address and port number. When

packets of data are received over the network port that are addressed to the board’s IP and
port number, they are converted to serial data and sent out over the serial port. Likewise,

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any data coming into the serial port is converted to TCP/IP data packets and sent out
over the network port to the server’s IP address. The unit also contains a digital to analog

converter. This allows specially congured incoming data packets to be converted to
audio, which is then ltered and sent out over a 600-ohm audio port.

UVIC Backplane Motherboard

The UVIC backplane motherboard provides the electrical connections between the UV+

Control board, the Audio and Relay output board, and the UV400 ampliers. In addition,
it provides connections for eld wiring and relay outputs.

The UVIC backplane motherboard is limited to two amplier slots or one amplier if

used with the UVIC25ST.

The UVIC backplane motherboard has a fused normally open relay output. The relay is
normally programmed to close while a control function is active. An LED indicator turns
on when the relay is active.

Commander Software System (SFCDWARE)

Commander is software used to control, monitor, and congure the siren controller. The

programming software communicates with the siren controller over the communication
link. Refer to the Help menu provided with the software for operational details.

General Description

Ordering Information

Table 1 Ordering UVIC

UVIC Model/
Part Numbers

UVIC No Radio (RF), 120 V

UVICH Two-way VHF (134-174 MHz)

UVICU Two-way UHF (400-470 MHz)

UVIC-IP IP-enabled

UVIC-LL Landline

UVIC240 UVIC with 240 Vac transformer, No Radio

*

Requires IP Networking Software

Table 2 UVIC Accessories

UVIC

Accessories/
Part Numbers

DVSD Digital voice mini SD card: 4,093 messages, 17 hours

DVR Digital voice recording fee per 16 messages

UV400 400-watt Amplier

SFCD* Commander Software System,*10, 25, 255, or 512 Site License

TB-LL Telco base, landline communication interface

UVARM UltraVoice Audio Relay Module

Description

(450-512 MHz, optional)

*

Description

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Specications

UVIC

Accessories/
Part Numbers

UVIC25ST Step-down transformer, 70-25 V

ENWSSPA Wall-mounted speaker strobe

ENWSTPA Wall-mounted strobe

ENCSTA Ceiling-mounted strobe

DSA1 100-watt speaker

Description

Table 3 Ordering UVLOC and UVLOC-IM

UVLOC

Part Numbers

UVLOC Maximum of (10) units can be interfaced to a UltraVoice Siren

UVLOC-IM One (1) Interface module must be ordered per UV or UVIC

Description

Controller (UV) or UltraVoice Indoor Controller (UVIC)

Specications

Specications for the UVIC

Table 4 Electrical for the UVIC

AC Input Voltage 120 or 240 Vac (UVIC240) +/- 10%

AC Input Current 5 amps AC

Operating Voltage 24 Vdc

Continuous Signaling Time 30 minutes

(UV25ST with custom cable)

rms

50-60 Hz* Single-phase
(*two separate models)

Table 5 Battery

Battery Input Voltage 20-28 Vdc, 27 Volts

Battery Current 120 mA standby current, up to 22 A for each amplier

module running, 50 amps

Battery Capacity > 45 minutes continuous operation without AC power

Standby Time > 72 hours (3 days) including two-way radio

(with 5-minute full signal reserve minimum)

Type VRLA

Rating 44 A/H minimum

Table 6 Environmental

Operating Temperature -22°F to 149°F/-30°C to +65°C

Humidity 0-98% non-condensing

NOTE

• The UVIC can operate throughout this temperature range provided the battery

temperature is maintained at -18°C/-0.4°F or higher.

• The UVIC housing carries a NEMA 1 rating.

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Table 7 Physical

UV400 ampliers
(H x W x D)

UV400 ampliers Weight 4.12 lb/1.9 kg

Control cabinet
(H x W x D)

Weight (no ampliers) 65.55 lb/ 29.28 kg

Weight
(including batteries)

Shipping Weight
(including batteries)

10.5 x 2.0 x 8.5 inches

26.7 x 5.1 x 21.6 cm

31 x 17.36 x 13.62 inches

78.73 x 44.09 x 35.59 cm

130 lb/ 58.97 kg

200 lb/ 90.72 kg

Refer to Federal Signal Website (http://www.fedsig.com/) for current recommended

batteries. Use of batteries other than those specied may degrade the operation of this

product and void the warranty.

Specications for the UV+ Controller

Table 8 Signaling Formats

Number of codes Up to 50 activation codes maximum

Two-Tone Sequential or Single
Tone

DTMF 3 to 12 digits standard

AFSK 1200,N,8,1 (MSK two-way modem)

EAS AFSK, 520.83 baud

Modem Tones 2083.3 Hz and 1562.5 Hz

Number of functions allowed

stacked under each code

Specications

282-3000 Hz

0.5 (A) - .25 seconds (B) minimum to

8 seconds maximum

50 ms/50 ms timing or greater

Up to 20

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Specications

Specications for the UV400 Amplier

Table 9 Audio Power Amplier Modules Model (UV400)

Input Voltage 24 Vdc nominal

28 Vdc maximum

Input Current Siren mode At 24 Vdc with 1 kc square-wave into 11 ohms: < 20 A

Input Current Voice Mode At 24 Vdc with 1 kHz tone set to 67 V

Standby current ampliers

turned off

Efciency > 90% – siren mode

Output Voltage into 11

ohms at 1 KHz and 24 Vdc

nominal operating voltage

Input impedance 100 K ohms

Duty Cycle,
Continuous Signaling
Times

Audio distortion < 10% – voice mode – below clipping

Frequency response +/- 3 dB, 300-3000 Hz

Power Low Power mode < 5 W per amplier

< 10 mA

> 80% – voice mode

67 V

RMS

67 V

RMS

Siren Mode 30 minutes
Digital Voice or PA 30 minutes (depending on signal

source)

minimum – siren mode
minimum – voice mode

into 11 ohms: < 24 A

RMS

Specications for the UVIC Backplane Motherboard

Table 10 Relay Output

Contact Rating 30 Vdc, 15 A

Table 11 600 Ohm Balanced Line Port

Audio Input Level 0.10 to 2 V

Audio Output Level 0.25 to 2.0 V

Table 12 Remote Activation, Sensor and Direction Inputs

Number of Remote Activation Inputs 8

Number of Remote Sensor Inputs 4

Number of Direction Sense Inputs 4

Input Type Optically isolated activated by dry

contact closure < 2 k ohms

Table 13 Amplier Outputs

Number 12 speaker connection/amp

Rating 22-14 AWG

to make 1 V

P-P

P-P

TP10

P-P

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Specications for the UVARM

Table 14 Electrical for the UVARM

Current Draw < 200 mA

Balanced 33 ohm output Adjustable from 0.2-1.9 V

Balanced 600 ohm output Adjustable from 0.2-3 V

Single-ended or balanced

Line-level/600 ohm output

Relay outputs 4 SPDT

Contact rating 20 A at 30 Vdc with NO and NC contacts

Specications for the UVLOC

Table 15 Specications for the UVLOC

UVLOC Operating Voltage 20-32 V dc

Current Draw < 25 mA

UVLOC Interface Module 20-32 V dc

Operating Current < 50 mA

ARM Input 0-5 Vdc, 5 Vdc = ARMed

ARM Output 7.4-8.0 Vdc Not ARMed, 20-32 Vdc ARMed

Audio Output 600 ohm balanced, adjustable 700 mV

Installation Specications

Maximum distance between
UVLOC and UV Controller

Maximum Number of UVLOCs

per UV Controller

UV Control Panel
Interface Cable

Operating Temperature Indoor use, non condensing humidity

Size (H x W x D) 10 x 4.75 x 3 inches maximum

Specications

RMS

or -12 to +11 dB, surge protected

RMS

Adjustable from 0.2-3 V

Approximately half mile of cable, </=200 ohms of cable

6 (unless optional card is ordered)
External wire management required

CAT5, 4 pairs

-22°F to 149°F/-30°C to 65°C

25.4 x 12.1 x 7.6 cm

RMS

P-P

to 5 V

P-P

Specications for the Serial to Network PCB

Table 16 Electrical for the Serial to Network PCB

Current Draw < 150 mA

Table 17 Physical for the Serial to Network PCB

Dimensions (H x W x D) ~ 2 in x 4 in x 6.5 in

Weight < 2 lb

Table 18 Network Port

Protocol IEEE 802.3, 10 Base-T connection

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System Planning

Table 19 600 Ohm Audio Output Port for the Serial to Network PCB

Impedance 600 ohms

Audio Output Level

(-17 to +2.7 dB) into 600 ohms

R1 600 ohm audio output level set

Table 20 Bandwidth Requirements

Voice Over IP 150 K baud per connection

Siren Activation 50 bytes per connection

Siren Poll Response 74 bytes per connection

System Planning

Control Unit Location

The information in this section provides the user with guidelines necessary for
installation.

Consider the Control Unit mounting location. Mount the Control Unit NEMA Type 1
cabinet indoors and away from moisture, heavy dust, and contaminants. The controller
contains batteries; therefore, the selected area must have adequate ventilation to prevent
accumulation of explosive gas from the batteries.

Adjustable from 0.30 to 3.00 V

using R1

p-p

A light duty lockable hasp secures entry to the cabinet.

The cabinet is suitable for wall mounting with mounting slots on 12 to 16 inches centers.

The total weight of the control assembly, including user-provided batteries, are listed

in the specication section. Ensure that the mounting surface and fasteners can safely

sustain the weight of the assembly.

The control system requires a 120 Vac or 240 Vac, 50 to 60 Hz power source (model

dependent).

You can use several methods to activate the UVIC system. Use the manual activation
switches and a handheld microphone to activate the system locally. Use landline control
through normally open contact switches. Make connections directly to the backplane
motherboard terminal block. The system can be remotely activated through a radio

transceiver or an external 600-ohm audio source.

If you are using radio control, consider RF coverage and antenna placement when
selecting a suitable location.

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Speaker Location

The sound output of speakers is capable of causing permanent hearing
damage. Ensure people are not exposed to sounds exceeding 120 dB. Post
warnings where applicable.

As a general rule, the warning signal SPL should be at least 10 dB above the ambient

sound level to ensure it will be heard. Speaker delity and placement will also affect

voice intelligibility.

Many factors affect the propagation of sound through barriers, over various types of
materials, terrain, and changing weather conditions. Consult FEMA CPG1-17, CPG1-14
and your local Federal Signal representative for assistance to properly place your warning
equipment.

Selectively turn on the speakers connected to the UVIC using amplier zones. Program

up to two zones into the UVIC to allow Zone 1, Zone 2, or all amp zones to be activated.
Program Amp Zones using the AZ commands in Commander.

Installation

UVLOC Location

Mount the UVLOC in an area that is readily accessible by all potential operators. Clearly
mark the console to identify its location.

Connect up to 6 Local Operation Consoles to each UVIC. Place the consoles up to

1/2 mile away from the UVIC. Wall mount the console approximately 5 feet above the
ground. Mount the UVLOC as far as possible from the speaker locations to reduce the
potential for audio feedback during a live P.A.

The UVLOC requires a CAT5 cable run between the UVIC and the UVLOC. An
electrical back box is provided for mounting the UVLOC either on or recessed within
a wall. Six RJ45 connectors are provided on the UVLOC interface board for making
connections. A terminal strip is also provided that accepts bare wire.

Installation

Electrocution or severe personal injury can occur when making electrical
connections, drilling holes, or lifting equipment. Therefore, experienced
electricians in accordance with national and local electrical codes, acting
under the direction of the installation crew safety foreman, should perform
installation.

Explosive gases and corrosive materials may be present. To prevent explosion
or severe personal injury, installation technicians must be experienced with
the safe installation of lead-acid type batteries.

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