Summary of Contents for Federal Signal Corporation 2001-AC
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2001-AC DC Motor Starters and Transformer/Rectifier Plus Options: 2001HR (Holding Relay) Radio Activation Installation and Operation Manual 255252 Rev. L4 0616 Printed in U.S.A.
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Limited Warranty The Alerting and Notification Systems Division of Federal Signal Corporation (Federal) warrants each new product to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for a period of two years on parts replacement and factory-performed labor (one year for Informer, EAS, and Federal software products) from the date of delivery to the first user-purchaser.
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. 2001-AC...
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. 2001-AC...
Read and understand the information contained in this manual before attempting to install or service the siren. Pay careful attention to the following notices located on the equipment. Notices—Externally Placed 2001-AC...
Figure 1 2001-AC (FC control purchased separately) Describing the Motor Starter and the Transformer/Rectifier The 2001-AC consists of two enclosures that you can separately mount for ease of installation. Refer to Figure 1 2001-AC (FC control purchased separately). The 2001-AC consists for the following: NEMA4 enclosure with Motor Starter/Contactors •...
Characteristics Describing the Signal You can control the 2001-AC by any timing device with relay or transistor outputs with a rating of at least 1 Amp, 50 VDC (for example, a FC controller). The signal output timings that the 2001-AC typically uses are a Steady signal, Wailing signal, and Fire signal.
Location and Installation This section provides guidelines for installing the 2001-AC. Locating the 2001-AC Mount the 2001-AC either indoors or outdoors. In order to minimize voltage loss, • Federal Signal recommends that you install the 2001-AC within 50 feet of the siren or other equipment being activated.
2. Use the proper lifting equipment to hold the enclosures against the pole. Using the holes in each enclosure as a template, locate the holes on the pole. 3. Transformer/Rectifier—Drill a 3/8 inch hole at all of the mounting locations. Drill each hole at least 3-1/2 inches (90 mm) deep. 2001-AC...
To attach the Motor Starter Enclosure and Transformer/Rectifier to a flat surface, do the following: 1. The 2001-AC enclosures are mounted separately. There are predrilled mounting holes in each enclosure for attaching the enclosures to a wall or other substantial vertical surface.
Installation Instructions Figure 5 Motor Starter Wiring Diagram with HR Option MERGEFORMAT Configuring the Informer-IPFORMAT General Descriptionations 2001-AC...
6 AWG or larger wire from the siren frame to ground and from the enclosure of each siren unit to ground. Connecting the Siren The 2001-AC parts list and wiring diagrams are shown in Figure 4 Motor Starter Enclosure Parts List, Figure 5 Motor Starter Wiring, and Figure 6 Typical Wiring Diagram.
7. Tighten all connections securely to provide good electrical connections. 8. Remove any metal shavings or debris from the enclosures. 9. Ground the Siren and 2001-AC enclosure to earth ground. Connecting the Transformer/Rectifier Disconnect AC power and make sure transformer is de-energized before making or changing electrical connections.
(-) to TB1-2 of the Motor Starter Enclosure (user provided 5/16 inch ring terminal required). Refer to Figure 5 Motor Starter Wiring Diagram with HR Option. 8. Remove any metal shavings or debris from the enclosures. 9. Ground the Transformer/Rectifier enclosure to earth ground. Figure 8 Transformer/Rectifier Schematic Diagram 2001-AC...
(15) seconds to allow a single contact closure to control both Steady and Wail type siren functions. Pre-Operation Checkout After the 2001-AC has been completely installed, perform the following checks before putting the siren into service. The output sound level of a siren is capable of causing severe hearing discomfort or permanent hearing damage.
Preventive Maintenance Test the 2001-AC for proper operation at least once a month. A daily test at noon, curfew, or other selected time is preferred. This not only enhances the usefulness of the siren, but also instills public confidence in the reliability of the warning system, and provides additional confirmation of it being prepared for operation in an emergency.
Does the unit operate from the control unit? Do K1 and K2 operate? Is F1 open? Are the main AC breakers tripped? What is DC voltage supplied between F1 and TB1? What is voltage supplied to the Transformer/Rectifier primary? 2001-AC...
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