pin, 1-12 pin, 1-5 pin, 1-14 pin and 1-8 pin)
1 ea. Instruction Manual
1 ea. Operators Warning Card to remain in vehicle for
operator review
1 ea. Sound Pressure Warning Label that is to be
attached in vehicle and in plain site of operator
and occupants of the vehicle
1 ea. Label Card for Aux. Switches
1 ea. Harness Coupler
Introduction
The ETSA46(x)HPP is a remote mounted siren
amplifier designed for a single (ETSA461) or
dual (ETSA462) external speaker.
The amplifier box is controlled with a hand
held remote containing a noise-cancelling
microphone for PA use. The ETSA462 contains
a 2 channel amplifier for driving 2 independent
sounds. The ETSA461 is a single 100w design.
The controller offers 3 multiple programmable
levels as well as 8 independently controlled
accessory switches.
Notice
Sirens provide an essential function of an
effective audio / visual warning system.
However, sirens are only short range secondary
devices. The use of a siren does not insure that
all drivers can or will abide by or react to an
emergency warning signal, especially at high
rates of speeds or long distances. The operator
of the vehicle must never take the right of way
for granted and it is the operator’s responsibility
to proceed safely.
The effectiveness of this siren system is
highly dependant on the correct mounting
and wiring. The installer must read and follow
the manufacturer’s installation instructions
and warnings in the manual. The vehicle
operator should verify the siren system is
securely fastened to the vehicle and properly
functioning.
Effective sirens generate loud sound pressure
levels that can potentially cause hearing
damage. Installers and those around the vehicle
need to be aware of the dangers and wear
hearing protection whenever the siren system
is operating. Vehicle operators and occupants
should assess their exposure to siren noise
and determine what steps need to be taken to
prevent hearing damage.
Please see page 3 for
Technical Specifications
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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO INSTALLER:
Make sure to read and understand all
instructions and warnings before proceeding
with the installation of this product. Ensure
the manual and all warning cards are
delivered to the end user of this equipment.
The siren system is intended for use by
authorized personnel only. It is the user’s
responsibility to ensure they understand and
operate the emergency warning devices in
compliance with all applicable city, state, and
federal laws and regulations. SoundOff
Signal assumes no liability for any loss resulting
from the use of the siren system.
ETSA46(x)HPP 11.13
400 SERIES REMOTE AMPLIFIER SIREN
W/ HANDHELD REMOTE
The primary operating modes are User
Selectable Tone, Yelp, Wail, Radio and PA.
Horn Override and a push-button Manual
Override are available in all modes. For
California Title 13 compliance all tones
except Wail and Yelp may be disabled by
programming the siren.
!
WARNING
Do not install this product or route its wires in
the air bag deployment area.
Doing so may cause damage to or reduce
effectiveness of the air bag, or create projectile
that could cause serious injury or death.
To determine air bag deployment area refer to
vehicle manufacturer's manual.
MOUNTING
-Amplifier Installation-
Before drilling holes, check for clearance to prevent
damage. Check both sides of the mounting surface
before drilling and the be aware of any vehicle
components or other vital parts that may be damaged
during drilling.
Install grommets in any wire passage holes.
1. Slide ¼” hex head bolts into siren amplifier t-slots.
2. Place mounting brackets over bolts.
3. Thread ¼” lock nuts onto bolts and tighten down.
4. Use mounting bracket holes to secure amplifier.
5. Install amplifier with clearance from other objects
for improved ventilation.
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2
4
-Holster Installation-
A holster is provided for mounting the hand held remote. Choose a
location convenient to the operator and away from any air bag deployment areas. Using the back plate as a template, mark the 4 holes to
be drilled. Using a 1/8” drill bit, drill the mounting holes. Install the 4
#6 screws provided with the bracket.
WIRING:
WARNING! All customer supplied wires connecting to the
positive terminal of the battery must be sized to supply at least
125% of the maximum operating current and FUSED at the
battery to carry that load.
Ensure the siren amplifier / relay unit is mounted in dry, protected
environment.
*If siren tone is in progress, sound will continue
during overvoltage. New siren tone will not
activate if voltage is >18V.
will resume when system voltage is >9.5V
Tone disable for California Title 13 compliance
Auxiliary Input connection for remote manual or
500mA
<1mA
Limits to < 18V:*
Hands Free operation
Light Control
AUX Button Relays: 9 total 10A max each circuit, total current not to
exceed 50A for CN8 pin 5
2 of the 9 available for external arrow control
2 of the 9 have their source voltage switchable
form internal to external via fuse location, see pg5
Slide Switch Relays: 3 total 20A max each circuit, total current not to
exceed 50A for CN8 pin 4
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ETSA46(x)HPP-cvr 11.13
400 SERIES AMPLIFIER BOX
PSRN4ANR1
PSRN4ANR2
SIREN AUDIO WIRING
YELLOW
BLUE
BLUE
ORANGE/BLACK
CN6
WHITE/
VIOLET
GRAY
NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH
RED
20 amp
Fuse
BLACK
WHITE
BLACK
5 amp
Horn Ring In
Auxiliary
Backlight
Fuse
RADIO
REBROADCAST
3 amp
Fuse
RADIO REBROADCAST
OUPUT LEVEL ADJUST
CN2
+V
Horn Ring Out
+V
IGNITION
GREEN
GREEN/ BLACK
ORANGE
ORANGE/ BLACK
Park Kill Input: (Yellow Wire)
The input will silence the siren tone when the input
wire is activated. The input is typically connected
to the transmission neutral safety switch. If this
feature is required, the installer needs to determine
if the signal wire from the neutral safety switch
is switching the +V or ground side of the circuit.
Refer to the programming instructions on how to set
the park kill polarity on the siren. Extend the park
kill input wire from the siren amplifier to the neutral
safety switch using a minimum 22ga. Wire. Park kill
Vin Low is < 5Vdc.
Ignition Input: (Orange/Black Wire)
The input is required to enable the siren system.
Locate the wire on the vehicle which provides +V
when the ignition switch is turned ON. Extend the
ignition input wire as needed using a minimum of
22ga. Wire and tap into the vehicle ignition wire.
Wire capacity requirements for siren
amplifier (incoming power)-each supply and
ground wire.
0-10 Feet: 14 AWG
10-20 Feet: 12 AWG
20-30 Feet: 10 AWG
30+ Feet: Consult Factory to determine
requirements
SPKR A
PRIMARY
ETSA461 OR
ETSA462
ORANGE
ORANGE/BLACK
USE ONE 11 OHM
SPEAKER PER OUTPUT
GREEN
GREEN/BLACK
SPKR B
SECONDARY
ONLY ON
ETSA462
Auxiliary Input: (Violet Wire)
The input is an optional input which will remotely activate the
siren when the auxiliary input wire is connected to ground. If
this feature is needed, connect the auxiliary input wire to a
switch which provides a ground connection when activated.
Park Kill disables this option.
Radio Rebroadcast Input: (Blue Wires)
The 2 – 18ga blue wires on the 12 pin Molex connector are used
to connect your two-way radio’s external speaker through the
siren amplifier and broadcast through the warning siren speaker
and is optional. Radio Rebroadcast will not work with remotely
amplified speakers due to the signal amplitude being too low.
Locate the 2 wires that connect the external speaker to the
two-way radio. T-tap one blue wire into one of the external
speaker wires. T-tap the other blue wire into the other external
speaker wire. If the blue wires need to be extended, use a
minimum of 20ga. Wire. The Radio Rebroadcast volume must
be adjusted prior to placing vehicle into service. Set the volume
of the two-way radio to the normal operating level. Press the
Radio Rebroadcast push-button on the siren control panel. With
a small screwdriver, adjust the radio rebroadcast volume potentiometer located on the back of the siren amplifier to obtain the
proper volume out the speaker. Turn potentiometer clockwise to
increase volume and counter-clockwise to decrease volume.
Horn Ring Input: (White + White/Black Wire)
The input will allow the operator to control the siren function by pressing the vehicle horn ring. Refer to programming
settings for specific configuration options. Refer to wiring
diagram for details on how to connect the horn ring input wires
to the vehicle’s horn ring wiring. If this feature is required, the
installer needs to determine if the signal wire from the horn
ring is switching the +V or ground side of the circuit. Refer to
programming instructions on how to set the horn ring polarity on
the siren. Extend the horn ring input wires from the siren amplifier to the horn ring switch using a minimum of 18ga wire. The
horn ring circuit is capable of handling a maximum of 5 amps
and must be fused by the installer.
Siren Speaker Output: (Orange + Orange/Black Wires), (Green
+ Green/Black) Route the Orange and Orange/Black wires from
the 4 position connector to the siren speaker. Use a minimum of
18ga. wire to extend the wires as needed. Connect the Orange
wire to the primary Speaker High wire. Connect the Orange/
Black wire to the primary Speaker Low wire. For ETSA462 only
connect the Green wire to the secondary speaker High Wire.
Connect the Green/Black wire to the secondary speaker Low
Wire.
Backlight Input: (Gray Wire)
The input will turn on the backlighting of the control panel whenever +V is applied to the backlight input wire.
Route the siren amplifier backlight input wire to the vehicle’s
marker light wiring using a minimum of 22ga. Wire to extend as
needed. T-tap the backlight input wire into the vehicle’s marker
light +V wire.
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400 SERIES AMPLIFIER BOX
PSRN4ANR1
PSRN4ANR2
POWERED
OUTPUT WIRING
Auxiliary Push Button #8
*
Normally Closed Output
Relay #8 Input
*
Relay #7 Input
*
Relay #9 Output for
2 wire Arrow Control Interface
Auxiliary Push Button #6 Output
Auxiliary Push Button #5 Output
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GREEN/WHITE
Not used
+V when Ignition
Switch is ON
RED/ BLACK
GREEN/ BLACK
CN3
GREEN
RED
GREY
VIOLET
WHITE
1 Amp
RED/ WHITE
ORANGE
YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE
Right Alley for signle button Alley control
Auxiliary Push-Button 7 Normally Open Output *
To Device requiring power
only when Ignition Switch
is on
NOTICE:
When an output is connected to a
device which is required to function
From Siren
Switch Output
only when ignition switch is ON, a
relay needs to be installed in-line with
the siren switch output to ensure an
operator can’t activate the device
without the ignition switch ON.
See wiring diagram details:
CONTROL PANEL
PSRN4CTRL1
OR
HANDHELD REMOTE
PSRNHHC1
Wire capacity requirements for Relay
incoming power supply for each wire
Wire Length Minimum Wire Gauge
0-10 Feet 10 AW
10-15 Feet 8 AW
15-25 Feet 6 AW
G
G
G
25+ Feet Consult Factory
FUSE CHART
LOCATION RATING
FB-810A
FB-710A
FB-410A
FB-310A
FB-210A
FB-110A
FB-510A
FB-610A
FB-910A
FS-120A
FS-220A
FS-320A
NOTE:
= Not used on Hand Held Version
*
Internal Relay Board Fuse replacement:
To replace fuses:
1. Remove power connectors CN8 and CN6 or remove power
to unit.
2. Remove unit from console or obtain access to full top of unit.
3. Depress snaps on top cover and lift open.
4. See chart below for output fuse locations and ratings.
5. Fuse Ratings: Replace with same rated part.
6. Close cover, reinstall connectors and reinstall unit in console.
The button outputs 7 and 8 have the ability to receive power from
an independent external power source or from the internal +V as
supplied to CN8. Both of these outputs use a separate internal
10A mini-ATO fuse which rely on position to determine the source
selection. Each fuse may be placed in one of 2 locations. See
diagram below.
* If the fuse is placed in the fuse holder near the back edge
of the PCB that output will be powered from an external source,
labeled “relay #(x) input” on CN3.
** If the fuse is placed in the fuse holder away from the back
edge of the PCB that output will be powered from the internal +V
source that comes from CN8 pin 5.
FUSE LOCATIONS ON RELAY PCB
**INTERNAL
*EXTERNAL
8 7 4 3 2 1 5 6 9
AUXILARY PUSH BUTTON
Slide Switch Level Outputs 1-3 and Button Outputs 1-6 are
active high (vehicle supply level).
1 2 3
SLIDE SWITCH
ETSA46(x)HPP 11.13
HANDHELD REMOTE
PSRNHHC1
PROGRAMMING MANUAL
LEGEND:
ON =
NOTE:
For All programming modes: Momentarily depress Radio
Rebroadcast push-button to save and exit.
To hear samples of all the tones available go to
www.sousoundoffsignal.com website.
Denotes Factory Default Setting
Programming Modes
Auxiliary Button Programming:
1. Press and Hold Auxiliary Button #1 and #6 until Level 1 LED Flashes.
2. Press the auxiliary button which setting is going to be viewed/
changed.
3. Monitor the Arrow/Alley LED’s to determine setting for Auxiliary
Button
Toggle ON/OFF
Momentary ON
8 Second Delay
Left Arrow
Right Arrow
Center Out - Arrow
Alley Left
Alley Right
Single Button Arrow
Single Button Alley
4. Press and release Auxiliary Button until desired mode is
selected.
5. Continue steps 2-4 for any other Auxiliary Buttons needing to
be programmed.
Slide Switch Mode:
1. Press and Hold Auxiliary Button #1 and #4 until Level 2 LED
flashes.
2. Press Auxiliary switch 1, 2, or 3 depending on required mode of
operation.
Aux 1: Progressive 1,2,3
Level 1 selected: Active Outputs: 1
Level 2 selected: Active Outputs: 1,2
Level 3 selected: Active Outputs: 1,2,3
Aux: 2 Progressive 1,2,3 with option to turn off lower levels
Level 1 selected: Active Outputs: 1
Level 2 selected: Active Outputs: 1,2 (Level 1 may be turned OFF)
Level 3 selected: Active Outputs: 1,2,3 (Level 1 and 2 may be
turned OFF)
Aux 3: Individual 1,2,3
Level 1 selected: Active Outputs: 1
Level 2 selected: Active Outputs: 2
Level 3 selected: Active Outputs: 3
Input Settings:
1. Press and Hold Auxiliary Button #1 and #3 until LEVEL #3
1. Park Kill Polarity Mode: Determines what voltage level will
2. Horn Ring Polarity Mode: Determines what voltage level will
3. PA Volume Control (see Setting PA Volume)
4. Level 3 Tone Activation : Determines when the siren tone
5. 8 Second Buzzer alert: Provides audible beep when
ever any auxiliary switches are ON or level 1, 2 or 3
is active.
ON = Enabled
6. Air Horn Button Output Channels
LED flashes.
activate park kill functions. Disables AUX Input
Kill input wire.
input wire
activate Horn Ring functions.
Ring input wire.
Ring input wire.
push-buttons on control panel are enabled.
switch is in position #3.
ON = Activated when Ground is applied to Park
OFF = Activate when +V is applied to Park Kill
ON = Activated when Ground is applied to Horn
OFF = Activated when +V is applied to Horn
ON = RR Button Adjustable
OFF = Programmed
ON = Tone push buttons always enabled
OFF = Tone push button only enabled with slide
OFF = Disabled
ON = In standby mode, Air Horn tone is output
on Spkr A & B. When Warning Tone is
Active, Warning Tone continues on Spkr A &
Air Horn Button Tone is output on Spkr B
OFF = Air Horn Button Tone always
produced on Spkr A & B.
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ETSA46(x)HPP 11.13
HANDHELD REMOTE
PSRNHHC1
LEVEL Switches (1,2,3
with indicators)
SIREN LED
‘Ø’ LED
RADIO
REBROADCAST LED
MASTER ON / OFF
(Siren Standby)
Control LEDs
AUXILLARY BUTTON #s
1 2 3
4 5 6
HORN LED
MANUAL LED
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Other Modes:
1. Press and Hold Auxiliary Button #1 and #5 until LEVEL #1 and
1. Horn Ring Activation: Determines when pressing the Vehicle
ON = Enabled whenever siren is on.
OFF = Enabled only when level 3 is
2. Buzzer: Audible tone from control panel whenever operator
presses push-button or changes position of slide/rotary
ON = Enabled
OFF = Disabled
3. Park Kill Latch: When Park Kill input is triggered, determines how
siren tone proceeds once park kill input is no longer active.
4. Power Down: Determines whether siren will operate when
ignition input has no voltage
5. Auxiliary Input: Determines which siren tone will activate when
auxiliary input is activated.
2. When finished, momentarily depress Radio Rebroadcast (RR)
LEVEL #3 indicator LED flashes.
Horn will activate siren to
activated.
switch.
ON = Tone remains disabled until operator
selects other tone.
OFF = Tone resumes once Park Kill input is
no longer active
ON = Siren will operate w/o voltage on
ignition input
OFF = Siren is disabled when no voltage is
present on ignition input
ON = Air Horn tone
OFF = Tone which is programmed on Wail
push-button
button to exit programming mode.
ALTERNATE HORN RING CONTROL
OPTION 1OPTION 2
STANDBY
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
OEM HORNOEM HORN
OEM HORNOEM HORN
Air Horn or Wail Button
Tone while Pressed *
Tap to turn ON Warning
Tone, Tap again to
change Warning Tone.
Press and Hold for Air
Horn Tone
Tap to Turn On Warning Tone, Tap
again to Change Warning Tone. Press
and Hold for Air Horn Tone
TONE SWITCH
OFF:
Air Horn Tone or
Wail Button Tone
while Pressed
TONE SWITCH
Tap to change
Warning Tone,
*
Press and Hold
for Air Horn Tone
* Set in “Horn Ring Program” 3. Horn Ring Standby Tone
ON:
Horn Ring Program:
1. Press and Hold Auxiliary Button #3 and #4 until ‘Ø’ LED
2. Press Auxiliary Buttons depending on the required settings
1 Horn Ring Scroll - Not used on Hand Held version
ON =Tone will advance through
OFF = Tone will advance through
2. Hands Free Mode: (Alternate Horn Ring Control Must be Diasabled)
Activates the siren tone when operator momentarily presses on
Vehicle Horn.
ON = Enabled
OFF = Disabled
3. Horn Ring Standby Tone: (Hands Free Mode must be disabled for
this function to work). (Alternate Horn Ring Control Must be
Disabled). Determines which tone to output when siren is in
standby and vehicle horn is pressed.
ON = Air Horn Tone
OFF = Wail Tone
4. Horn Ring Timeout: (Alternate Horn Ring control must bedisabled and hands free mode must be enabled
for function to have any effect). When vehicle
horn is pressed and tone changes, determines how
tone will change back to pre-vehicle horn press tone.
ON = Siren tone will revert back to pre-
OFF = Siren tone will not revert back to
5. Alternate Horn Ring Control: Custom operation of vehicle
ON = Enabled
OFF = Disabled
flashes.
tones programmed on Wail, Yelp,
and Tone push-buttons each time
vehicle horn is pressed.
tones pregrammed on Wail and Yelp
push-buttons each time the vehicle
horn is pressed.
vehicle horn tone after 8 seconds.
pre-vehicle horn press tone.
horn when pressed. Refer to figure left for details.
6. Alternate Horn Ring Control Option:
(Alternat Horn Ring Control must be enabled).
Custom operation of vehicle horn when pressed.
Refer to figure left for details.
ON = Option 2
OFF = Option 1
ETSA46(x)HPP 11.14
HANDHELD REMOTE
PSRNHHC1
Setting PA Volume:
1. PA Volume Control (see Input Settings, 1-3)
If set to “Programmed”
Check:
2. Press and Hold Auxiliary Button #1 and #2 until LEVEL #2
a. Depress and hold PA switch on microphone and press
If set to “RR Button Adjustable”
and LEVEL #3 LED flashes.
Pushbutton 1-6 depending on volume required. When
correct volume is determined, press Radio Rebroadcast
and the volume setting will be permanently stored.
LOW2
4
3
HIGH
5
SIREN AMPLIFIER DIAGNOSTIC
INDICATORS:
POWER LEDSIREN LEDHORN LEDMANUAL LEDCONDITION
ONFLASHINGONONOVER-TEMPERATURE (380R ONLY)
ONFLASHINGOFFONUNDER-VOLTAGE
ONFLASHINGONOFFOVER-VOLTAGE
ONFLASHINGFLASHING-COMM FAULT - RELAY
ONFLASHING-FLASHINGCOMM FAULT - AMP
ONFLASHINGFLASHINGFLASHINGCOMM FAULT -RELAY AND AMP
ONOFF--STANDBY MODE
OFFONON-SPKR 1 IS ACTIVE
OFFONOFF-SPKR 1 IS NOT-FUNCTIONING
OFFON-ONSPKR 2 IS ACTIVE
OFFON-OFFSPKR 2 IS NOT-FUNCTIONING
3. Momentarily press RR Button to select PA Volume. PA Volume
will be displayed on indicators below RR Button.
1-(LOW)
2
3
4
5-(HIGH)
AUXILLARY AND LEVEL SWITCH LED
INDICATORS:
LED INDICATORCONDITION
OFFRELAY OUTPUT IS OFF
ONRELAY OUTPUT IS ON
FLASHINGRELAY OUTPUT HAS A FAULT
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Tones Program:
1. Press and Hold Buttons #2 and #5 until Level 1, Level 2 and
Level 3 LEDs flash.
2. Press SIREN button to program the tones (each press of the
SIREN button will advance to next TONE mode). Note:
in operation, each press of the SIREN button will scroll
between the 3 programmed tones.
3.SIREN Mode
SIREN LED: Siren Tone #1
PWR LED: Siren Tone #2
SIREN LED and PWR LED: Siren Tone #3
4. Press Auxiliary Buttons to get required tone
Tone #1
AUX
BUTTON #4
OFFOFFOFFDisabledDisabled
OFFOFFONWAIL 1WAIL 2
OFFONOFFYelp 1Yelp 2
OFFONONALERT AYELP 1
ONOFFOFFPiercer 1Yelp 1
ONOFFONHiLoSuper HiLo Tone
ONONOFFSuper HiLo ToneSuper HiLo Tone
ONONONCycle Tone
AUX
BUTTON #5
AUX
BUTTON #6
(Wail 1, Yelp 1, Alert A, Piercer)
PRIMARY
SPKR 1 TONE
5. HORN Button:
Press Horn Button and HORN 1 LED will turn ON
Press Auxiliary Buttons to get required tone.
6. Man Button:
Press MAN Button and MANUAL LED will turn ON
Press Auxiliary Buttons to get required tone.