Summary of Contents for Genave Alert 150-AC
- Page 1 Alert 150-AC ™ 150 Watt, 4 Horn Siren & PA Hardware Manual Genave / NRC, Inc. www.genave.com support@genave.com Copyright 2018. Genave / NRC, Inc. Tech. Publication No. 9000-0000-128 Rev 00...
- Page 2 Alert 150-AC Hardware Installation and User Guide Warning If incorrectly used, this equipment can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain the equipment should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers, and should read the manuals before attempting to set up, operate, adjust or service the equipment.
- Page 3 (including damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, and the like) arising out of the use or inability to use the software or hardware even if the Genave and/or its licensor has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Connecting the speakers in the head ................18 Remote Dry Contact Inputs ....................19 LR-900 Connections ......................20 Power control PCB ......................21 How to use the Alert 150-AC .................... 22 About the MP3 Node ......................22 About the LR-900 Node....................22 Microphone ........................22... -
Page 6: Specifications
Alert 150-AC Hardware Installation and User Guide Specifications General Specifications Electronics Enclosure Width: 381mm (15 inches) Depth: 228.6mm (9 inches) Height: 406.4mm (16 inches) Weight: 8.164 kg (18 lbs) Input Power Voltage 90 to 250 Vac Current 4 Amps maximum... -
Page 7: How It Works
5) By recording a message with the optional microphone and instantly playing it. The central component of the Alert 150-AC is the MP3 Node. The node plays MP3 files or generates special effect sounds upon activation of one of the 8 inputs. When activated, the MP3 Node powers up the 150 Watt amplifier and plays the associated MP3 file for the activated input. -
Page 8: What's Inside The Electronics Enclosure
Alert 150-AC Hardware Installation and User Guide What’s Inside the Electronics Enclosure Antenna for Optional LR-900 Node User Control Board Amplifier MP3 Node Optional LR-900 Node System On/OFF Switch Power Control Board Optional Microphone Output Transformer 8 of 23 9000-0000-128 Revision 00... -
Page 9: Assembling The Speakers
Alert 150-AC Hardware Installation and User Guide Assembling the Speakers Speaker Driver Horn Bracket Screws Step 1 Insert the Speaker Driver into the horn as shown in the picture. 9 of 23 9000-0000-128 Revision 00 Genave Electronics... - Page 10 Alert 150-AC Hardware Installation and User Guide Step 2 Install all 4 screws with washers attached, into the 4 holes in the speaker driver as shown in the picture. Step 3 Tighten the 4 screws securely so that the speaker driver and horn are permanently affixed.
- Page 11 Alert 150-AC Hardware Installation and User Guide Step 5 Attach the bracket with the two bolts Step 6 Tighten the bracket bolts. 11 of 23 9000-0000-128 Revision 00 Genave Electronics...
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Page 12: Mounting The Head
Mounting directly on a pipe The center hole of the Alert 150-AC hub is matched the outside diameter of a 2-1/2” steel or aluminum pipe Schedule 40 or greater with a threaded end. Do NOT use plastic pipe. Do not exceed 10 feet of un-guyed pipe to support the head. -
Page 13: Mounting To A Pipe, Pole Or Parapet With H7050-0000-028
Alert 150-AC Hardware Installation and User Guide Mounting to a pipe, pole or parapet with H7050-0000-028 When mounting the head to a wood pole, a parapet or a pipe that either has an outside diameter than 2-1/2”, or is not threaded it is best to use the H7050-0000-028 mount. The images below show which holes are used with each mounting type. -
Page 14: Suspending The Head From A Ceiling
Alert 150-AC Hardware Installation and User Guide Suspending the head from a ceiling The head assembly can be suspended from a suitable industrial ceiling. Use the 4 suspension openings to secure 4 chains to the hub which then are connected to the ceiling. -
Page 15: Mounting The Control Cabinet With Flanges
Hardware Installation and User Guide Mounting the control cabinet with flanges The Control cabinet has 13/16” Unistrut channels attached to the back. Your Alert 150-AC comes with two flanges used when mounting the electronics cabinet to a wall, wood pole, or large diameter pipe (Use Band-It metal banding for large pipe). -
Page 16: Connections & Wiring
Alert 150-AC Hardware Installation and User Guide Connections & Wiring Important Note: Drill holes for cable on the bottom of the enclosure ONLY. Never drill any holes in the sides or top of the cabinet. The cabinet is water tight and will hold any water that enters which will cause damage to the components. -
Page 17: Ac Input
The AC input directly feeds the main AC to DC power supply inside the cabinet. It is up to the electrician to supply a properly fused AC circuit to feed the Alert 150-AC. The unit can accept 90 VAC to 250 VAC 50/60 Hz. -
Page 18: Connecting The Speakers In The Head
Alert 150-AC Hardware Installation and User Guide Connecting the speakers in the head The speakers are connected in a series/parallel configuration. The reasoning for this is to limit the maximum amount of power supplied to each speaker which increases longevity. -
Page 19: Remote Dry Contact Inputs
Alert 150-AC Hardware Installation and User Guide Remote Dry Contact Inputs The remote inputs act exactly like pressing one of the switches. When connecting to other equipment, use only dry contacts (relays, mosfets or transistors) Never apply any voltage to the inputs. -
Page 20: Lr-900 Connections
Alert 150-AC Hardware Installation and User Guide LR-900 Connections When connecting to an LR-900, the user interface switches are moved to the input of the LR-900 and the output of the LR-900 is connected to the input of the MP3 Node. -
Page 21: Power Control Pcb
Alert 150-AC Hardware Installation and User Guide Power control PCB The Control PCB has an ON/OFF switch which allows you to turn off the siren, however the power supply is not turned off by the switch, only the DC output from the power supply is interrupted by the switch. -
Page 22: How To Use The Alert 150-Ac
How to use the Alert 150-AC About the MP3 Node The MP3 Node is the heart of the Alert 150-AC. Once the system has been wired and voltage applied, a simple press of one of the 8 input switches will activate the system. - Page 23 Alert 150-AC Hardware Installation and User Guide This page intentionally blank. 23 of 23 9000-0000-128 Revision 00 Genave Electronics...
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