DANGER!Sirens produce extremely loud emergency warning tones! Exposure to these tones without proper and adequate hearing protection,
could cause ear damage and/or hearing loss! The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (www.osha.gov) provides information necessary to
determine safe exposure times in Occupational Noise Exposure Section 1910.95. Until you have determined the safe exposure times for your
specific application, operators and anyone else in the immediate vicinity should be required to wear an approved hearing protection device.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS RECOMMENDATION COULD CAUSE HEARING LOSS!
Whelen’s emergency vehicle warning devices must be properly mounted and wired in order to be effective and safe. Read and follow all of Whelen’s
written instructions when installing or using this device. Emergency vehicles are often operated under high speed stressful conditions which must be
accounted for when installing all emergency warning devices. Controls should be placed within convenient reach of the operator so that he can operate
the system without taking his eyes off the roadway. Emergency warning devices can 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 vehicle damage, including fire. Many electronic devices used in emergency vehicles can create or be affected by electromagnetic
interference. Therefore, after installation of any electronic device it is necessary to test all electronic equipment simultaneously to insure that they operate
free of interference from other components within the vehicle. Never power emergency warning equipment from the same circuit or share the same
grounding circuit with radio communication equipment. 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. Driver and/or passenger air bags (SRS) will affect the way
equipment should be mounted. This device should be mounted by permanent installation and within the zones specified by the vehicle manufacturer, if
any. Any device mounted in the deployment area of an air bag will damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag and may damage or dislodge the
device. Installer must be sure that this device, its mounting hardware and electrical supply wiring does not interfere with the air bag or the SRS wiring or
sensors. Mounting the unit inside the vehicle by a method other than permanent installation is not recommended as unit may become dislodged during
swerving; sudden braking or collision. Failure to follow instructions can result in personal injury. Whelen assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the
use of this warning device. 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.
Whelen’s emergency vehicle warning devices are intended to alert other operators and pedestrians to the presence and operation of emergency vehicles
and personnel. However, the use of this or any other Whelen emergency warning device does not guarantee that you will have the right-of-way or that
other drivers and pedestrians will properly heed an emergency warning signal. Never assume you have the right-of-way. It is your responsibility to proceed
safely before entering an intersection, driving against traffic, responding at a high rate of speed, or walking on or around traffic lanes. Emergency vehicle
warning devices should be tested on a daily basis to ensure that they operate properly. When in actual use, the operator must ensure that both visual and
audible warnings are not blocked by vehicle components (i.e.: open trunks or compartment doors), people, vehicles, or other obstructions. It is the user’s
responsibility to understand and obey all laws regarding emergency warning devices. The user should be familiar with all applicable laws and regulations
prior to the use of any emergency vehicle warning device. Whelen’s audible warning devices are designed to project sound in a forward direction away
from the vehicle occupants. However, because sustained periodic exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing loss, all audible warning devices should be
installed and operated in accordance with the standards established by the National Fire Protection Association.
Safety First
This document provides all the necessary information to allow your Whelen product to be properly and safely installed. Before beginning the installation
and/or operation of your new product, the installation technician and operator must read this manual completely. Important information is contained herein
that could prevent serious injury or damage.
•Proper installation of this product requires the installer to have a good understanding of automotive electronics, systems and procedures.
•Whelen Engineering recommends the use of waterproof butt splices and/or connectors if that connector could be exposed to moisture.
•Failure to use specified installation parts and/or hardware will void the product warranty.
•If mounting this product requires drilling holes, the installer MUST be sure that no vehicle components or other vital parts could be damaged
by the drilling process. Check both sides of the mounting surface before drilling begins. Also de-burr the holes and remove any metal shards
or remnants. Install grommets into all wire passage holes.
•If this manual states that this product may be mounted with suction cups, magnets, tape or Velcro®, clean the mounting surface with a 50/50
mix of isopropyl alcohol and water and dry thoroughly.
•Do not install this product or route any wires in the deployment area of your air bag. Equipment mounted or located in the air bag deployment
area will damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag, or become a projectile that could cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to
your vehicle owner’s manual for the air bag deployment area. The User/Installer assumes full responsibility to determine proper mounting
location, based on providing ultimate safety to all passengers inside the vehicle.
•For this product to operate at optimum efficiency, a good electrical connection to chassis ground must be made. The recommended
procedure requires the product ground wire to be connected directly to the NEGATIVE (-)
battery post (this does not include products that use cigar power cords).
•If this product uses a remote device for activation or control, make sure that this device is
located in an area that allows both the vehicle and the device to be operated safely in any
driving condition.
•It is recommended that these instructions be stored in a safe place and referred to when
performing maintenance and/or reinstallation of this product.
•FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
Automotive: Sirens/Switches
DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR VEHICLE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR
PASSENGERS!
For warranty information regarding this product, visit www.whelen.com/warranty
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Feature Summary:
Congratulations on selecting the 295SDA1
Dual Siren Control Center. This unit offers a
unique collection of features designed to
allow the user to customize the operation to
suit their individual needs. Features include:
Siren:
• Two independent siren amplifiers that can
drive one 100 watt siren speaker each.
• Non-destructive short circuit protection.
• Under/over voltage protection.
• LED fault indicators for speaker and input
voltage diagnostics.
• Title 13 compliant tone set up.
• 20 programmable tones.
• Any combination of 2 tones can be
programmed to any siren tone switch.
• Horn-ring transfer relay built in.
• Siren “in use” icon driver output.
• Siren disable (Park kill) control input.
• Includes Radio Repeat and PA.
Lighting control:
• 11 Programmable lighting control Switches
(one 3 position slide switch and 8
momentary switches).
• Three 20 Amp relay controlled outputs with
built in fuses.
• Eight 10 Amp relay controlled outputs with
built in fuses (two of them include a choice
of independent inputs or the standard
power bus switching).
• Two wire TrafficAdvisor™ control.
Installation:
Caution: Mounting will require drilling. It is absolutely necessary to
make sure that no other vehicle components could be damaged in
the process. Check both sides of the mounting surface before
starting. If damage is likely, select a different mounting location.
295SDA1 Module:
1.Locate a suitable mounting location. A dry, cool compartment is a
good choice.
2.Position the unit on the proposed mounting
location. Using an awl or similar
tool, scribe the mounting surface
where the mounting holes are to be
drilled. Make sure that this
mounting area allows sufficient
ventilation for the unit.
3.Remove the unit and using a drill
bit sized for a #10 sheet metal
screw, drill a hole in each of the
areas scribed in step 2.
4.Return the unit to its mounting location and
using #10 x 3/4” sheet metal screws (provided), secure the unit onto
its mounting surface. Be sure to install a #10 internal tooth lock
washer (included) onto each mounting screw before mounting the
unit. IMPORTANT: The 295SDA1 case must be either mounted on,
or grounded to the vehicle chassis.
Control Head:
There are two basic mounting brackets for the 295SDA1 control head.
One allows the control head to be mounted into your vehicle’s console (if
so equipped). The other allows the control head to be mounted directly
onto the dash or other surface through the use of a bail strap mounting
bracket. Regardless of the style selected, be sure to observe the air
bag warning on the cover of this manual.
Bail Strap Mount:
1.Position the bail strap in
the selected mounting
location. Using an awl
or other suitable tool,
scribe the surface
where the mounting
holes are to be drilled.
• Programming can not be activated by a
user in the cab.
• All switches can be programmed to
activate any combination of relay outputs.
• All switches can be programmed to
activate any of the 8 momentary switches.
• Momentary switches can be programmed
to be activated as either a push-on / push-
off, momentary, flashing, timed output, or
TA control.
• All switches can be programmed to
activate the siren into HF mode.
• Copy one units configuration to another
unit, “CLONING”.
• Easy reset to factory default settings.
• Change the “Shutdown Delay” time.
• Program the backlight intensity of the
control head.
2.Drill the mounting holes
in the areas scribed in step 1.
The size of the drill bit should be
determined by the size of the
mounting hardware (#10 sheet
metal screw) and thickness of
the mounting surface.
3.Using hardware provided (#10 x 3/4” sheet
metal screw & #10 internal tooth lock washer)
secure the bail strap to the mounting location.
NOTE: There are 3 sets of holes on the bail strap for positioning the
control head at 3 different heights.
4.With the bail strap in place, insert the #10 x 3/8” hex head bolt into
the assembly hole from the inner side of the bail strap as shown.
5.Place the #10 internal-tooth lock washer and the acorn nut on the
protruding bolt on the outer side of the bail strap. Loosely secure the
acorn nut to the hex head bolt.
Slide the control head onto the bolt heads. Once it is in the position that
the customer has chosen and the control head has fully engaged the bolt
heads, tighten the acorn nuts until the unit is firmly secured.
A third pair of mounting holes are provided that will enable the control
head to be located much closer to the bail strap than the other pairs allow.
If this closer location is used, the tips of the bail bracket may be broken off
at the notches.
Control Head Cable:
Route the control head cable (provided) from
the amp/relay module to the designated
mounting location. Plug this cable securely
into the rear of the control head. Be sure to
route the cable through either of the two
recessed pathways (shown here). This will
prevent the cable from being accidentally disconnected
or pinched by the control head.
Havis Console Mount:
The Havis Console mounting kit includes all the necessary hardware
needed to secure the control head to the mounting bracket for installation
on a Havis Console. The control head mounts onto the console mount
bracket the same way the control head mounts onto the bail bracket as
outlined previously except for the addition of a flat washer that must be
inserted between the control head and the bracket. Please refer to the
manual included with your console for specific information on securing the
control head/mounting bracket assembly onto the console.
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AUX-A OUTPUT / Normally Open
AUX-A INPUT
AUX-B OUTPUT / Normally Closed
AUX-B OUTPUT / Normally Open
AUX-B INPUT
20 AMP FUSE
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UNIT ENABLE (+)
SIREN DISABLE (-)
(See Radio Rebroadcast)
RADIO
(See Radio Rebroadcast)
RADIO
CONTROL HEAD
295SDA1
CONTROL HEAD CABLE
SIREN "IN USE" ICON DRIVER
SIREN DISABLE (+)
AUX INPUT (-)
BACKLIGHT (+)SPEAKERSPEAKER
HORN RELAY
+12V
To Horn
Button
1
2
3
4
10 AMP FUSE
10 AMP FUSE
10 AMP FUSE
10 AMP FUSE
10 AMP FUSE
10 AMP FUSE
J3
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J7
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20 AMP FUSE
20 AMP FUSE
20 AMP FUSE
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J4
J4
J5
J6
J5
J7-1
J6
J2
J7
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
To 2 wire TA
BATTERYBATTERY
VEHICLE
HORN
RED/BLK
GRY
ORG
BRN
YEL
GRY
WHT/ORG
BLU
BLU
WHT
WHT/VIO
VIO
WHT/GRN
GRN
RED
WHT/YEL
RED
WHT/YEL
WHT/BLU
WHT/ORG
WHT/BRN
GRN
WHT/RED
BLU
YEL
ORG
BRN
RED
WHT/GRN
WHT
BLU
GRN
RED
BLK
BLK
LOAD
40 AMP FUSE
20 AMP FUSE
40 AMP FUSE
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
LOAD
RED
CUT WIRE
SIREN
POWER
SIREN
POWER
SIREN
POWER
J1
OUTPUTS
J1
OUTPUTS
J2
OUTPUTS
J2
OUTPUTS
J1
OUTPUTS
J2
OUTPUTS
J5
CONTROL
WIRES
J5
CONTROL
WIRES
POWERPOWER
J5
CONTROL
WIRES
POWER FUSE
THESE FUSES ARE CUSTOMER SUPPLIED
PROGRAMMING
DIP SWITCHES
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OFF
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J1
10 AMP FUSE
10 AMP FUSE
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INS = Insufficient
INS
INS
INS
INS INS
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20.5
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15.5
10
20
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40
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60
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Current Draw / AMPS
16 14
12
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Wire Gage / AWG
Wire Length / Feet
Wiring:
WARNING: All customer supplied wires that connect to the positive
terminal of the battery must be sized to supply at least 125% of the
maximum operating current and FUSED
load. DO NOT USE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH THIS PRODUCT!
Siren Input (J7) - RED: Power - BLACK: Ground
1.Splice the 2 RED (Power) wires together, then extend this single
RED wire toward the vehicle battery. Splice the 2 BLACK (Ground)
wires together and extend this single BLACK wire toward the vehicle
battery. To pass the RED and BLACK wires through, you may have to
drill a hole in the firewall. Insert a grommet to protect the wires.
2.Route the RED and BLACK wires along the factory harness towards
the battery and install a fuse block (user supplied) on the end of the
RED wire. Remove fuse from fuse block before connecting any
wires to battery.
3.Connect fuse block wire to POSITIVE terminal on battery. There
must not be more than 2 feet of wire between fuse block and battery.
The wire between the fuse and battery is “unprotected”, do not
allow it to chafe and short to ground. Connect the BLACK wire to the
factory chassis ground.
at the battery to carry that
Speaker (J6) - ORG, YEL, GRY & BRN
1.Route the ORG, YEL, GRY and BRN wires toward the vehicle
Horn Relay (J5) - WHITE & GREY
1.Route WHITE and GREY wires along factory wire harness and
siren speakers, along the factory wire harness and through the
firewall at the same point as the RED and BLACK wires.
2.Connect the YELLOW wire to the POSITIVE terminal on
SPEAKER #1 and the ORANGE wire to the POSITIVE
terminal on SPEAKER #2. NOTE: For single speaker
installs use the YELLOW wire and cap the ORANGE wire.
3.Connect BRN wire to NEGATIVE connection on speaker #1.
4.Connect GREY wire to NEGATIVE connection on speaker #2.
through the firewall at the same point as the RED and BLACK wires.
2.Route WHITE and GREY wires to vehicle’s horn relay. If possible,
follow the factory wire harness to this relay.
3.Cut the wire that connects the vehicle horn to the horn relay.
4.Connect the WHITE wire to the wire coming from the horn relay.
5.Connect the GREY wire to the wire coming from the horn.
Radio Rebroadcast (J5) (optional) - Two BLUE wires
The two remaining BLUE wires are used to connect your two-way
radio’s external speaker for radio rebroadcast (optional connection).
Note: If your remote speaker is amplified (speaker has a power amp
circuit), radio rebroadcast will not work and should not be used.
1.Locate the 2 wires that connect the external speaker to the 2-way
radio, cut one and splice one of the BLUE wires into this circuit.
2.Cut the remaining speaker wire and splice the other BLUE wire into
this circuit.
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Factory Default Operations:
AIRHORNTONE 3STANDBY
INDICATOR for TA DIRECTION or
LIGHTING SWITCH PROGRAMMING
RADIO
ON/OFF
INDICATOR for SLIDE SWITCH
POSITION or RELAY PROGRAMMING
DIAGNOSTIC
INDICATORS
LIGHTING CONTROL
MOMENTARY SWITCHES
SIREN FUNCTION BUTTONS
3 WAY SLIDE SWITCH
(LIGHTING CONTROL 1 thru 3)
WAIL
RADIO
YELP
MANUAL
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The operations described in this section are the factory default settings
that the unit is shipped with. To change the settings, refer to
Programming the 295SDA1 for information on how to customize the
operation of the siren/lighting control center.
Siren Operations
RADIO - Radio Rebroadcast:
When this button is pressed, any signal that is received by the vehicle’s
two-way radio will be simultaneously broadcast over the vehicle’s
loudspeaker (the unit must be connected to the two-way radio as outlined
in this manual). Pressing the RADIO button again will deactivate it.
With the RADIO button activated:
• Activating the AIRHORN button will produce a higher frequency
AIRHORN tone on speaker 1 and a Lower frequency AIRHORN tone
on speaker 2 until released.
• Activating the WAIL, YELP, TONE3, STANDBY, or MAN button will
deactivate the RADIO button and produce their corresponding function.
• Activating the HORN RING input will produce the cars horn until the
HORN RING switch is released.
• Activating the SIREN DISABLE input has no effect.
WAIL –Wail tone:
When this button is pressed, the siren will produce a synchronized Wail
tone on both speakers. Pressing the WAIL button again will deactivate it.
With the WAIL button activated:
• Activating the AIRHORN button will produce a higher frequency
AIRHORN tone on speaker 1 and a Lower frequency AIRHORN tone
on speaker 2 until released.
• Activating the RADIO, YELP, TONE3, or STANDBY button will
deactivate the WAIL button and produce their corresponding function.
• Activating the HORN RING input or MAN button will change the siren
tone to two out of sync WAIL tones. Activating the HORN RING input or
MAN button a second time returns it back to synchronized WAIL tones
on both speakers
• Activating the SIREN DISABLE input will deactivate the WAIL button.
YELP – Yelp tone:
When this button is pressed, the siren will produce a synchronized yelp
tone on both speakers. Pressing the YELP button again will deactivate the
WAIL button.
With the yelp button activated:
• Activating the AIRHORN button will
produce a higher frequency AIRHORN
tone on speaker 1 and a Lower frequency
AIRHORN tone on speaker 2 until
released.
• Activating the RADIO, WAIL, TONE3, or
STANDBY button will deactivate the
YELP button and produce their
corresponding function.
• Activating the HORN RING input or MAN
button will change the siren tone to two
out of sync. YELP tones. Activating the
HORN RING input or MAN button a
second time returns it back to
synchronized YELP tones on both
speakers
• Activating the SIREN DISABLE input will deactivate the YELP button.
TONE3– Wail/Yelp tone:
When this button is pressed, the siren will produce a two out of sync.
combined Wail and yelp tones on both speakers. Pressing the TONE3
button again will deactivate the TONE3 button.
With the Tone3 button activated:
• Activating the AIRHORN button will produce a higher frequency
AIRHORN tone on speaker 1 and a Lower frequency AIRHORN tone
on speaker 2 until released.
• Activating the RADIO, WAIL, YELP, or STANDBY button will deactivate
the TONE3 button and produce their corresponding function.
• Activating the HORN RING input or MAN button will change the siren
tone to a fast YELP tone on speaker 1 and a Piercer tone on speaker 2.
Activating the HORN RING input or MAN button a second time returns it
back to two out of sync. combined Wail and yelp tones on both
speakers.
• Activating the SIREN DISABLE input will deactivate the TONE3
button.
STANDBY – Hands Free:
When you press STANDBY the siren functions are placed in a stand-by
mode. Siren tones are activated by a single “tap” on the MANUAL button
or the vehicle’s steering wheel horn ring (if the vehicle’s horn has been
wired to the HORN RING input). The first tap produces two “Phased” Wail
tones on both speakers. A second tap produces two “Phased” Yelp tones
on both speakers. A third tap produces a Yelp tone on speaker 1 and a
Piercer™ tone on speaker 2. The next tap returns the siren to the
“Phased” Wail tones and the cycle repeats itself. Two quick successive
taps stop the siren.
With the STANDBY button activated:
• Activating the AIRHORN button will produce a higher frequency
AIRHORN tone on speaker 1 and a Lower frequency AIRHORN tone
on speaker 2 until released.
• Activating the RADIO, WAIL, YELP, or TONE3 button will deactivate the
STANDBY button and produce their corresponding function.
• Activating the HORN RING input or MAN button will produce the hands
free cycle as described above.
• Activating the SIREN DISABLE input will deactivate the STANDBY
button.
MANUAL – Manual Wail:
When no other siren buttons are activated, pressing the Manual button
generates two “Phased” Wail tones on both speakers that rises in pitch to
a pre-set level. This tone is generated for as long as the Manual button is
pressed. When the button is released the tone coasts down in frequency
to a pre-set level and stops.
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AIRHORN – Airhorn tone
AUX- A OUTPUT / Normally Closed
AUX-A OUTPUT / Normally Open
AUX-A INPUT
AUX-B OUTPUT / Normally Closed
AUX-B OUTPUT / Normally Open
AUX-B INPUT
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J1 OUTPUTS
AUX-B INPUT
FUSE
HERE
FUSE
HERE
AUX- B OUTPUT
Normally Closed
+VBAT FROM J4
AUX-B OUTPUT
Normally Open
J1-1
J1-3
J1-2
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BLU
YEL
ORG
BRN
RED
J1-4
AUX-A INPUT
J1-6
J1-8
FUSE
HERE
FUSE
HERE
AUX- A OUTPUT
Normally Closed
AUX-A OUTPUT
Normally Open
+VBAT FROM J4
WHT/RED
:
• Activating the AIRHORN button will always produce a higher frequency
AIRHORN tone on speaker 1 and a Lower frequency AIRHORN tone
on speaker 2 until released.
MICROPHONE – Public address:
• Activating the Push To Talk switch on the microphone will put speaker 1
in public address operation and will momentarily shut down any other
siren function until the switch is released.
Lighting Control Operations:
Lighting Control Switches: The lighting control switches include the
slide switch and the 8 momentary switches. The slide switch having one
off position and three active positions combined with the 8 momentary
switches makes a total of 11 lighting control switch positions. For each of
the 11 switches there are corresponding relay controlled outputs on the
connectors of J1 and J2 (see wiring diagram). The following list describes
the Factory Default switch activated outputs.
While the siren is under normal use the diagnostic indicators are used to
indicate fault conditions within your siren system. The following table lists
the type of fault and the indicators response. If the indicator is on steady
while a tone is in use, this indicates that there is no fault with the associated speaker output.
Under voltage: LED #2 will be in DoubleFlash mode and siren tones will
not operate.
Over voltage: LED #1 will be in DoubleFlash mode and siren tones will
not operate.
Speaker # 1 short circuit: LED #1 will be in SingleFlash mode and siren
tones will not operate on speaker 1.
Speaker # 2 short circuit: LED #2 will be in SingleFlash mode and siren
tones will not operate on speaker 2.
Speaker #1 open circuit: LED #1will be off all siren tones will continue to
operate.
Speaker #2 open circuit: LED #2 will be off all siren tones will continue to
operate.
DoubleFlash: 2 quick flashes followed by a longer pause.
SingleFlash: LED will be on and off an equal amount of time.
Terminal Operation
Terminal Specifications
NOTE: It is important that any components connected to these terminals
do not exceed the maximum current rating for that terminal.
Warning! Total power distribution current is not to exceed 80 AMPS
Traffic Advisor Control
There are two programmable “Switch Types” associated with Traffic
Advisor control, “Traffic Advisor Pattern Control” and “Traffic Advisor
Flash Control”.
When a switch’s “Switch Type” has been programmed as “Traffic Advisor
Pattern Control”, this switch now takes control of designated Traffic
Advisor output J2 pin 4 (white yellow) and the associated relay output of
the programmed switch. These two wires connect to the traffic advisor.
The first press of this switch will produce a Left sweep on the Traffic
Advisor, and will turn off a “Traffic Advisor Flash Control” switch if one is
active.
A second press will produce a right arrow.
A third press will produce a split arrow.
The next press returns the unit to Left arrow and the cycle repeats itself. Holding the switch down for 2 seconds will shut the arrow off.
NOTE: Only one switch can be programmed as a “Traffic Advisor
Pattern Control” switch, If more than one switch is programmed,
unpredictable results will occur.
When a switch’s “Switch Type” has been programmed as “Traffic Advisor
Flash Control”:
Pressing this switch will produce a flash pattern on the Traffic Advisor
indicator, will turn off a “Traffic Advisor Pattern Control” switch if one is
active, and the relay output programmed for the “Traffic Advisor Flash
Control” switch will turn on.
Pressing this switch again will shut the arrow off.
NOTE: Only one switch can be designated as a “Traffic Advisor
Flash Control” switch, If more than one switch is programmed,
unpredictable results will occur.
Push On Push Off
Momentary
Timed Output
Flashing Output
TA Pattern Control
TA Flash Control
Table 2
Slide Switch Indicators
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Programming the 295SDA1:
WARNING: Never try to program the unit while it is wired to the
vehicle. The unit must be removed from the vehicle before
programming. For programming, connect positive (+) 12 volts and
ground to J7, and pin 1 of J5 to (+) 12 volts only.
The 295SDA1 has the ability to program both the siren switches and the
lighting control switches via the keypad of the control head.
The 295SDA1 switches include a slide switch, 8 lighting control
momentary switches, and 7 momentary siren control switches. The slide
switch has one off position and three active positions combined with the 8
momentary switches, making a total of 11 lighting control switches. For
each of the11 switches there are 11 corresponding relay outputs.
The 295SDA1 has the capability of customizing how the lighting control
switches operate, and how they control the relay outputs as well as siren
enable. Any of the 8 lighting control momentary switches can be
configured to operate in one of six switch types: push on push off, momentary, flashing, timed output, TA pattern control or TA flash control.
Any of the 11 switches can be programmed to activate any combination of
relay outputs. Any of the 11 switches can be configured to remotely
activate any of the 8 lighting control momentary switches. Any of the11
switches can be configured to activate the siren into the HF mode. One
units programmed configuration can be copied to another unit, and factory
defaults can be restored.
Any combination of 2 tones can be programmed into any active siren
control location. Title 13 operation, and a set of title 13 tones can
programmed, Ignition Shutdown Delay as well as indicator and backlight
intensity. The following sections describe how to program the 295SDA1.
3. Choose a “Switch Type” for the selected switch:
• Press and release the AIRHORN switch to cycle through the switch
type choices in table 2.
• Stop when the indicator lights match the desired switch type.
4. Store and activate the switch's “Switch Type”:
• Press and release the RADIO switch.
All of the indicator lights will turn off and the data will be stored. This will
put the unit back into lighting operating mode, and this change can be
tested. To configure another switch start back at step 1.
(2) Relay Output Programming:
Any of the 11 lighting control switches can be configured to activate any
combination of the 11 relay outputs.
DIP SWITCH SETTING: SWITCH 1, 2 & 3 ON / SWITCH 4 OFF
To Configure a switch's relay outputs:
1. Put the unit into “Relay Output” configuration mode:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position (all the way to the left)
and turn all Momentary switches off.
• Press and hold the RADIO switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 5.
• Release the RADIO switch.
To confirm entry into this configuration
mode, LED 2 on the Arrow indicator will light
up.
Programming the lighting control operations:
Put the unit into “Lighting control programming mode” by placing DIP
switch 1-3 into the ON position and DIP switch 4 in the OFF position (See
wiring diagram). With the DIP switches in this position siren functions are
disabled, leaving the lighting functions and lighting programming active.
(1) Momentary Switch:
Programming Switch Type:
The 8 momentary switches can be configured to operate as one of six
types. The six types are: Push On Push Off, Momentary,Flashing Output (60 FPM), Timed Output (10 seconds), TA pattern control or TA flash.
1. Put the unit into “Switch Type” configuration Mode:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position (all the way to the left)
and turn all momentary switches off.
• Press and hold the RADIO switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 4.
• Release the RADIO switch.
To confirm entry into this configuration
mode, LED 1 on the Arrow indicator will
light up.
2. Select a switch to be configured:
• Press and release the momentary switch that you wish to
configure.
OR...
• Move the slide switch to the position that you wish to configure.
• Press and release the MANUAL switch.
All switch indicator lights whose corresponding relay output is already in
the selected switch's configuration will turn on steady.
3. Add or delete relay outputs activated by the switch:
• Press and release one of the 8 momentary switches to add or delete its
corresponding output. This switches indicator light will turn on steady
when its corresponding output is selected to be activated.
OR...
• Press and release the AIRHORN switch to cycle though the SLIDE
SWITCH’S corresponding outputs. Stop when indicator lights equal the
desired output pattern.
4. Store and activate the switch's relay output pattern:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position.
• Press and release the RADIO switch.
All indicator lights will turn off and the data will be stored. This will put the
unit back into lighting operating mode, and this change can be tested.
To configure another switch start back at step 1.
2. Select a switch to be configured:
• Press and release the momentary switch
The selected switch’s light will turn on
steady. The slide switch indicator lights will
light up indicating the type of switch that is
currently configured (table 2).
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position (all the way to the left)
and turn all Momentary switches off.
• Press and hold the RADIO switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 6.
• Release the RADIO switch.
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To confirm that the factory defaults have
been restored, LED 3 on the Arrow indicator
will light up for two seconds.
After the 2 seconds pass, all of the indicator lights will turn off and the
factory defaults will be stored. This will put the unit back into lighting
operating mode, and the lighting defaults can be tested.
NOTE: The siren defaults cannot be tested until the unit is out of
programming mode (i.e. all dip switches ON)
(4) Activating the Siren:
Any of the 11 lighting control switches can be configured to activate the
siren into the HF mode.
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position (all the way to the left)
and turn all Momentary switches off.
• Press and hold the RADIO switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 7.
• Release the RADIO switch.
To confirm entry into this configuration
mode, LED 4 on the Arrow indicator will light
up.
AND…
All switch indicator lights whose corresponding switch is already
programmed to activate the Siren will turn on steady.
2. Add or Delete switches:
To select a momentary switch:
• Press and release one of the 8 momentary switches to add or delete it
from activating the siren. The switches indicator light will turn on steady
when its corresponding switch is selected.
OR...
To select a slide switch position:
• Move the slide switch to the position that you wish to activate the siren.
• Press and release the MANUAL switch, the slide switches indicator light
will turn on steady when its switch position has been selected.
3. Store and activate the selected switch's:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position.
• Press and release the RADIO switch.
All of the indicator lights will turn off and the data will be stored. This will
put the unit back into lighting operating mode.
NOTE: This change cannot be tested until the unit is out of
programming mode (i.e. all dip switches ON)
(5) Deactivating the Siren:
Any of the 11 lighting control switches can be configured to deactivate the
siren out of HF mode.
Factory Default: Slide Switch Positions 1, 2
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position (all the way to the left)
and turn all Momentary switches off.
• Press and hold the RADIO switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 11.
• Release the RADIO switch.
To confirm entry into this configuration
mode, LEDS 2 and 3 on the Arrow indicator
will light up.
AND…
All switch indicator lights whose corresponding switch is already
programmed to deactivate the Siren will turn on steady.
2. Add or Delete switches:
To select a momentary switch:
• Press and release one of the 8 momentary switches to add or delete it
from deactivating the siren. The switches indicator light will turn on
steady when its corresponding switch is selected.
OR...
To select a slide switch position:
• Move the slide switch to the position that you wish to deactivate the
siren.
• Press and release the MANUAL switch, the slide switches indicator light
will turn on steady when its switch position has been selected.
3. Store and activate the selected switch's:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position.
• Press and release the RADIO switch.
All of the indicator lights will turn off and the data will be stored. This will
put the unit back into lighting operating mode.
NOTE “A”: This change cannot be tested until the unit is out of
programming mode (i.e. all dip switches ON)
NOTE “B”: When slide switch positions are used to deactivate the
siren from HF mode, deactivation will only take place when the slide
switch is moved out of a position that was programmed to activate
the siren.
(6) Remote Activation of the 8 Momentary
switches:
Any of the 11 lighting control switches can be configured to remotely
activate any of the 8 momentary lighting control switches.
Factory Default: No momentary switches are remotely activated.
1. Put the unit into Momentary Switch Activation Mode:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position and turn all momentary
switches off.
• Press and hold the RADIO switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 8.
• Release the RADIO switch.
To confirm entry into this configuration
mode, LED 5 on the Arrow indicator will
light up.
2. Select a switch to be configured:
To select a momentary switch:
• Press and release the momentary switch that you wish to configure.
OR...
To select a slide switch position:
• Move the slide switch to the position that you wish to activate the siren.
• Press and release the MANUAL switch.
All switch indicator lights whose corresponding switch is already
programmed to be activated by the selected Switch will turn on
steady.
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3. Add or delete momentary switches activated by the
selected switch:
• Press and release one of the 8 momentary switches to add or delete it
from the selected switch’s configuration. The switch’s indicator light will
turn on steady when its corresponding switch is selected to be
activated.
4. Store and activate the selected switch's configuration:
For a selected momentary switch:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position.
• Press and release the RADIO switch.
All of the indicator lights will turn off and the data will be stored. This
will put the unit back into lighting operating mode, and this change
can be tested. To configure another switch start back at step 1.
(7) Copying a units configuration:
If there is more than one unit that needs to be configured to operate in the
same manor, it is not necessary to configure each unit separately. Once
one unit has been configured to operate as desired, it can be used as the
“primary” unit and its configuration can be copied to another unit that is set
up as a “secondary” unit.
• Connect J7 on both units to a common power source (PIN1 to (+)V BAT
& PIN 4 to Ground).
• Connect pin 10 of J5 on the “primary” unit to pin 5 of J5 on the
“secondary” unit.
• Connect pin 1 of J5 of both units to (+)V BAT, Leave all other wiring
unconnected.
2. Put the “PRIMARY” unit into “transmit” mode:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position and turn all Momentary
switches off.
• Press and hold the RADIO switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 10.
• Release the RADIO switch.
To confirm entry into “transmit” mode, LEDs
4 and 5 on the Arrow indicator will light up.
3. Put the “SECONDARY” unit into “receive” mode:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position and turn all Momentary
switches off.
• Press and hold the RADIO switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 9.
• Release the RADIO switch.
To confirm entry into “receive” mode, LEDs
3 and 5 on the Arrow indicator will light up.
4. Transfer the Configuration:
• Watch the 3 slide switch indicators on the “SECONDARY” unit, when
the left most indicator turns on, proper communications have been
established.
• Press and release momentary switch 4 on the “primary” unit to start the
transfer.
• On the “PRIMARY” unit see that the left most indicator on the arrow
turns on to indicate that the transfer has been started.
• Watch the 3 slide switch indicators on the “SECONDARY” unit, in 5
seconds the middle indicator turns on and transfer is complete.
NOTE: If the right slide switch indicator light on the “secondary” unit
turns on, an error has occurred, press the RADIO on both units to
start back at step 1.
5. Store and activate the configuration:
• Press and release the RADIO switch on both the “primary and
secondary” units.
All of the indicator lights will turn off and the data will be stored. This
will put both units back into lighting operating mode.
OR...
• Turn the power off on both the “primary and secondary” units.
To transfer the configuration to another unit start back at step 1.
(8) Changing between standard and Title 13
operation:
When in title 13 operation, the airhorn tone will override the primary siren
tone on only one of the siren speakers, in standard operation, the airhorn
tone will override the primary siren tone on both of the siren speakers.
To change between standard and Title 13 operation:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position and turn all Momentary
switches off.
• Press and hold the WAIL switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 4.
• Release the WAIL switch.
To confirm that the unit is in title 13
operation, LEDs 1, 3 and 5 on the Arrow
indicator will light up for two seconds.
To confirm that the unit is in standard
operation, LEDs 1 and 5 on the Arrow
indicator will light up for two seconds.
All of the indicator lights will turn off and the operation change will be
stored. This will put the unit back into lighting operating mode.
NOTE: The siren operations cannot be tested until the unit is out of
programming mode (i.e. all dip switches ON)
(9) Programming a tone set of Title 13 tones:
This procedure will program the unit with a default set of tones that will
meet title 13 requirements, and will change the unit to operate under title
13 guidelines as described in Section (8).
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position and turn all Momentary
switches off.
• Press and hold the WAIL switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 6.
• Release the WAIL switch.
To confirm that the unit is in title 13
operation, LEDs 2, 3 and 4 on the Arrow
indicator will light up for two seconds.
2. To make them brighter:
• Press and release the MANUAL switch until the desired intensity has
been met.
OR…
To make them dimmer:
• Press and release the AIRHORN switch until the desired intensity has
been met.
3. Store and activate the indicator intensity.
• Press and release the WAIL switch.
All of the indicator lights will turn off and the indicator intensity will be
stored. This will put the unit back into lighting operating mode.
(11) - Changing Backlight intensity:
This procedure will allow adjustments to be made of the intensity of the
backlight LEDs on the control head.
Factory Default: 50%. To adjust the backlight:
(DIP SWITCH SETTING: SWITCH 1, 2 & 3 ON / SWITCH 4 OFF)
1. Put the unit into “backlight adjustment” Mode:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position and turn all Momentary
switches off.
• Connect J5 PIN 5 to +VBAT (To turn on the backlight).
• Press and hold the WAIL switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 7.
• Release the WAIL switch.
To confirm entry into “backlight adjustment”
mode, LEDs 1 and 2 on the Arrow indicator
will light up.
2. To make them brighter:
• Press and release the MANUAL switch until the desired intensity has
been met.
OR…
To make them dimmer:
• Press and release the AIRHORN switch until the desired intensity has
been met.
3. Store and activate the backlight intensity.
• Press and release the WAIL switch.
All of the indicator lights will turn off and the backlight intensity will be
stored. This will put the unit back into lighting operating mode.
(12) Changing
SHUTDOWN DELAY:
This procedure will allow adjustments to
the time that the unit will operate after the
UNIT ENABLE input becomes inactive.
Factory Default: OFF immediately
1. Put the unit into “Shutdown Delay adjustment” Mode:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position and turn all Momentary
switches off.
• Press and hold the WAIL switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 8.
• Release the WAIL switch.
To confirm entry into “Shutdown Delay
adjustment” mode, the Arrow indicator will
display this pattern: (arrow leds 2,4)
2. To adjust the time of operation
• Press and release the AIRHORN switch to cycle through time choices
until the desired time has been met (table 3)
3. Store and activate the time of
operation.
• Press and release the WAIL switch.
All of the indicator lights will turn off and the shutdown delay will be stored.
This will put the unit back into lighting operating mode.
(13) Changing Siren Disable operation:
Siren disable can be configured to operate in one of two ways:
CANCEL: When one of the SIREN DISABLE inputs (see wiring diagram)
becomes active the siren tones will deactivate, but siren tones can be
reactivated manually through the control head while the SIREN DISABLE
input is still active.
PAUSE Operation: When one of the SIREN DISABLE inputs (see wiring
diagram) becomes active the siren tones will deactivate and siren tones
will become reactivated when the SIREN DISABLE input becomes
inactive.
To change between standard and Alternate Operation:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position and turn all Momentary
switches off.
• Press and hold the WAIL switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 9.
• Release the WAIL switch.
To confirm that the unit is in PAUSE
Operation LEDs 1, 2 and 3 on the Arrow
indicator will light up for two seconds.
To confirm that the unit is in CANCEL Operation, LEDs 1 and 3 on the Arrow
indicator will light up for two seconds.
After two seconds all of the indicator lights will turn off and the operation
change will be stored. This will put the unit back into programming mode.
NOTE: The siren operations cannot be tested until the unit is out of
programming mode (i.e. all dip switches ON)
Programming Siren tones:
DIP SWITCH SETTING: Put the unit into “tone programming mode” by
placing DIP switch 1 into the OFF position and DIP switch 2-4 in the ON
position (see wiring for DIP switch location). With the DIP switches in this
position lighting functions are disabled, leaving the siren functions and
tone programming active.
To change the primary tone for the WAIL, YELP and TONE 3
switch positions:
• Activate the switch position that you wish to change.
• Press and release the lighting momentary switch 4 to change the tone
produced by speaker 1.
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OR…
Wail coast
Phased Wail coast
Wail Stop
Phased Wail Stop
Mechanical coast
Phased Mechanical coast
Mechanical stop
Phased Mechanical stop
Tone list for the MANUAL button:
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
Tone List for Airhorn button:
Tone off
Airhorn
Airhorn low
·
·
·
SW1
ON
ON
OFF
SW2
ON
ON
ON
SW3
ON
ON
ON
SW4
ON
OFF
ON
Operation
Normal operations
Programming lighting
Programming Siren tones
Any other Dip Switch setting combinations are not valid
and are not recomended.
DiSwitch Settin spg:
Tone off
Wail
Phased wail
Wail 2
Yelp
Phased Yelp
Yelp 2
Yelp 249
Piercer
Hilo
Mechanical
Phased Mechanical
Mechanical 2
Warble
Phased Warble
Woop
Phased Woop
Wail Yelp combo
Wail Yelp Combo 2
Tone list for Wail, Yelp & Tone 3 buttons and their override tones, and all hf positions:
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
·
RADIO
VOL
PA
VOL
To adjust RADIO or PA volume,
use a small flat blade
screwdriver.
• Press and release the lighting momentary switch 5 to change the tone
produced by speaker 2.
• Each time a switch is pressed and released, the next available tone will
be broadcast on the corresponding speaker.
AND…
• The other speaker will shut off for 2 seconds so that the new tone can
be clearly identified.
• When the desired tone is generated, it is automatically saved in that
switch position for that speaker.
To change the override tone for the WAIL, YELP and TONE 3
switch positions
• Activate the switch position that you wish to change.
• Press and release the MANUAL switch to produce it’s override tone.
• Press and release the lighting momentary switch 4 to change the tone
produced by speaker 1.
OR…
• Press and release the lighting momentary switch 5 to change the tone
produced by speaker 2.
• Each time a switch is pressed and released, the next available tone will
be broadcast on the corresponding speaker.
AND…
• The other speaker will shut off for 2 seconds so that the new tone can
be clearly identified.
• When the desired tone is generated, it is automatically saved as the
override tone in that switch position for that speaker.
:
To change the tone for the MANUAL and AIRHORN switch:
• Press and hold the MANUAL or AIRHORN switch.
• Press and release the lighting momentary switch 4 to change the tone
produced by speaker 1.
OR…
• Press and release the lighting momentary switch 5 to change the tone
produced by speaker 2.
• Each time a switch is pressed and released, the next available tone will
be broadcast on the corresponding speaker.
AND…
• The other speaker will shut off for 2 seconds
so that the new tone can be clearly
identified.
• When the desired tone is generated, it is
automatically saved for the chosen switch
for that speaker.
Adjusting Radio Levels:
To change the tones in a HANDS FREE cycle position
(STANDBY switch):
• Activate the STANDBY switch.
• Press and release the MANUAL switch to advance to the HAND FREE
cycle position that you want to change.
• Press and release the lighting momentary switch 4 to change the tone
produced by speaker 1.
OR…
• Press and release the lighting momentary switch 5 to change the tone
produced by speaker 2.
• Each time a switch is pressed and released, the next available tone will
be broadcast on the corresponding speaker.
AND…
• The other speaker will shut off for 2 seconds so that the new tone can
be clearly identified.
• When the desired tone is generated, it is automatically saved for that
HAND FREE cycle position for that speaker.
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