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A copy of this limited warranty can also be obtained by written request to Federal Signal Corporation, 2645 Federal Signal Drive, University Park, IL 60484, email to info@fedsig.com or call +1 708-534-3400.
Contents Safety Messages..............................7 General Description ..............................9 Introduction .................................9 Features ................................9 Web Browser Activation ..........................10 CommanderOne Cloud Service ......................10 ® Modbus Interface ............................10 Encoding ..............................10 Modes of Operation ..........................10 Standalone Two-way Operation ........................ 11 Computer Mode Operation ........................11 Automatic Logging ............................ 11 Testing and Alignment ..........................
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Requesting a Report from All Sites ......................47 Requesting a Report from Individual Sites ....................47 Computer Mode ............................48 Encoding ................................48 Manual Activation ..............................50 Activating All Sites .............................50 Activating a Zone ............................50 Activating an Individual Site ........................51 SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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Menu Selection ..............................52 Sending the Calibration Tone ........................52 Setting the Date and Time ........................53 Executing the Self Test ..........................53 Web Browser Activation ............................54 Logging In the Web Interface ..........................54 Changing the Network Settings ........................56 Configuring the RTU Settings ...........................57 Configuring the User Setup ..........................61 Uploading Firmware ............................63 Rebooting Device and Loading Configuration Settings ..................64 Restoring Configuration to Factory Defaults .....................65...
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Table 16 Digital Voice Messages ..........................72 Table 17 Programed Functions ..........................73 Table 18 Programed Zones ...........................74 Table 19 Programed Activation Templates ......................75 Table 20 Input Programming SS2000+ ........................76 Table 21 Hot Keys ..............................77 Table 22 SS2000+ Input Configuration ........................79 SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Safety Messages 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 and ordinances, including any state or local noise control ordinances.
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Thoroughly discuss all contingency plans with those responsible for warning people in your community, company, or jurisdiction. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
General Description Introduction The SS2000+ Series C web-enabled controller is Federal Signal’s most advanced stand- alone control unit. The SS2000+ typically interfaces to an analog or digital radio system to provide radio activation of sirens across a county, municipal, campus or industrial facility.
SS2000+ to match the Commander Software time and date. In computer mode, all reports, status, and activations are logged within the Commander Software. The SS2000+ can also receive streamed audio and encode activations from Commander Software and transmit it out as audio. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
General Description Standalone Two-way Operation Use the SS2000+ in standalone mode; that is, without a host computer application. When in standalone mode, the SS2000+ does not function as a two-way radio modem for the Commander Software applications. In standalone mode, the SS2000+ acknowledges and prints incoming status reports and alarms from remote devices.
Windows ® based program used to configure and active functions on Operating System the SS2000+ Compatible with • Desktop Operating Systems: Windows 10 • Server Operating Systems: Server 2012 and Server 2016 COMMANDER1LE CommanderOne ® Cloud Service SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Specifications Noise canceling microphone model MNC-MNS replaces the microphone on early revision models of SS2000+. Model MNC-MNS is supervised for compatibility with UL2572. While there are no EU/UK rack mount models, the rack mount SS2000+R can be ordered with the appropriate replacement power cable, if needed. The SS2000+ power supply can be ordered with a US 120 Vac or UK/EU 240 Vac power cables.
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3U Rack Mount (H x W x D) 5.19 x 19 x 10.10 inches (131.8 x 482.6 x 256.5 mm) Shipping Weight Desk Mount 6 lb (3 kg) Rack Mount 8 lb (4 kg) SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Connectors, Indicators, Controls, and Jumpers Connectors, Indicators, Controls, and Jumpers Figure 1 Drawing of the Back of the SS2000+ The following tables describe the connectors. Table 3 Connectors DC Power In Center – 12-30 Vdc input Outside – GND Local Mic Input 1 –...
On – a link has been detected Top Right Green LED – Serial port activity/Network activity Off – the serial channel is idle Blinking – serial data is transmitted or received Figure 2 Back of the SS2000+ SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Serial data being transmitted TRANSMIT Radio transmit Press-To-Talk (PTT) RX DATA Serial data being received RECEIVE Receive audio carrier detects (CD) LEVELS Transmit and receive audio level Audible Tone in monitor speaker with key presses. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Connectors, Indicators, Controls, and Jumpers Controls The following table describes the controls on the back of the SS2000+. Table 7 Controls V2 (TX LEVEL) Transmit Audio Level V3 (RX LEVEL) Receive Audio Level V4 (MIC LEVEL MNC) Local Mic Input Level V5 (MONITOR) Monitor Speaker Level V6 (LINE 1)
6. Connect the Transmit audio Hi and Low outputs (TB2 pins 5 and 6) to the transceiver’s transmit audio input. 7. Connect the Receive audio inputs Hi and Low (TB2 pins 7 and 8) to the transceiver’s receive audio output. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Connectors, Indicators, Controls, and Jumpers Figure 5 Balanced Interface Connections (TB2) SS2000+ TRANSCEIVER INTERFACE GROUND CAR DET CARRIER DET RX AUD LO BALANCED RX AUD RX AUD HI DE-EMPHASIZED/MUTED TX AUD LO TX AUD HI BALANCED TX AUD LOC TX AUD PTTNC PTTNO PTTCOM...
Activate the Line input’s PTT line and inject an audio signal. Adjust V6 for the level of Line Input #1 or V7 for the level of Line Input #2 for 3 to 4 LEDs on the LEVEL display. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Connectors, Indicators, Controls, and Jumpers Setting the Receive Level Inject a radio signal modulated by a 1 kHz tone at 1.5 kHz (3 kHz for wideband) of deviation into the transceiver. Using V3, set the level on the level meter until the first two LEDs are on, and then slowly increase the level until the third LED just comes on or set TP11 for 1VP-P (354 mV NOTE: Configure RTUs in the field with at least a 500 ms front porch to use with the SS2000+.
The SSLoader+ operates in a Windows-based server environment. Ensure Hardware meets minimum standards. The most current version of SSLoader+ is compatible on: • Desktop Operating Systems: Windows 10 • Server Operating Systems: Server 2012 and Server 2016 SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Installing the SSLoader+ Software Installing the SSLoader+ Software The following are the dialog boxes that appear when you go though the installation program. Double-click the EXE file to launch the automatic installation program The following dialog appears. Read the information, and then click Next to continue. The following dialog appears.
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Ensure that the USDFlasher is not connected to the USB port during installation, and then click the Next button. The following dialog appears. 5. Enter the User Name and Organization, and then click the Next button. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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Installing the SSLoader+ Software The following dialog appears. 6. Click Next to install to this folder or click the Change button to install to a different folder. The following dialog appears. Click either the Anyone who uses this computer button or the Only for me button. Description, Specifications, SSLoader + Software, and Operation Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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The following dialog box appears while the product is installing; you see a progress bar that indicates the status of the installation. The following dialog box appears when the installation is complete. 8. Click the Finish button. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Installing the SSLoader+ Software Describing SSLoader+ Software Use the SSLoader+ Software to configure and active functions on the SS2000+. Table 9 SSLoader+ Icons Opens a dialog box where you can select an INI file on your computer. Opens a dialog box where you can save an INI file to your computer. Sends an INI file to the SS2000+.
Click the Send Ini File to SS2000 button to upload a file to the SS2000+. The following warning appears. Click OK. The SSLoader+ sends the INI file to the SS2000+. If successful, a File Transfer successful dialog box appears. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Using the SSLoader+ Software Using the SSLoader+ Software The following sections describe the options on the SSLoader+ tabs: • General Configuration • Activation Functions Using the General Configuration Tab Digital Communications The following shows the Digital Communications group box of the General Configuration tab.
Spin box—Function # Selects the function number. Function Name Enter the name. Function Description Enter the description. Comm Port Parameters The following shows the Comm Port Parameters group box of the General Configuration tab. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Using the SSLoader+ Software Field Description Com Port 1 Baud Rate Click the baud rate for com port number 1, which is the Commander Software com port. Com Port 2 Baud Rate Sends the baud rate for com port number 2, which is the accessory com port.
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Allows the use of site number up to 512. All Calls become 800 and Zone numbers become 801 to 816. RTUs must have a version of firmware that allows the use of extended site numbers. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Using the SSLoader+ Software Relay Functions The following shows the Relay Function group box of the General Configuration tab. This is where you select the functions of the three relays. Field Description Relay #1, Click one of the following: #2, or #3 •...
AC Fail—AC failed at the Control Cabinet. • Battery—Battery failed. • False Alarm—Siren activation sensed without an activation being received. • Charger—Charger failed. • Amp Fail—An amp failed. • Audio A-B—Audio failed at UV controller card. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Using the SSLoader+ Software Network Settings The following shows the Network Settings Frame group box of the General Configuration tab. The Network Settings group box allow you to configure how the SS2000+ connects to an Ethernet network. Field Description SS2000+ Hex Version Series “A”...
Auto Report Delay and polls the sites. • AutoSendAutoReport—Initiates the activation immediately. After the activation, the SS2000+ waits the number of seconds indicated by Auto Report Delay and polls the sites. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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Using the SSLoader+ Software Field Description Comment Sent to Enter a description that is sent to the printer during the activation. Printer when this Function is activated Two-Tone Select TwoTone from Activation Codes to display the Two-Tone group box. To save, click Save.
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Select a county or independent city from the list. County Sub Division Select a county's subdivision. Location Code Displays the location code from the information selected. Enter this code in one of the Location Code text boxes. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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Using the SSLoader+ Software Federal Digital Select Federal Digital from Activation Codes to display the Federal Digital group box. To save, click Save. Field Description Site numbers or ranges Enter the site numbers or ranges for numbers separated of numbers separated by by commas.
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Enter how many seconds the relay stays close. The range is 0-999. HotKey Select HotKey from Activation Codes to display the Hot Key group box. To save, click Save. Field Description Activate Commander Select the organization code from the list. Hot Key # SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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Using the SSLoader+ Software Send Remote Input to CCU# Select SendRemoteInput from Activation Codes to display the Send Remote Input to CCU# group box. To save, click Save. Field Description CCU numbers or ranges of Enter the site number or ranges of numbers separated numbers separated by commas by commas;...
Using the SSLoader+ Software SS2000+ Activation Button Numbering The following graphic shows the numbering of the activation buttons on the SS2000+. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
SS2000+ Hotkey Activation SS2000+ Hotkey Activation The following section describes how to activate from the front panel hotkeys on the SS2000+ unit. Unlocking the System The SS2000+ keypad is secured with a key lock switch. When the key is in the LOCK position, the LCD displays Keypad Locked message, time, and date.
Any incoming DTMF alarms are converted to Federal Signal digital and are logged as well. Requesting Reports and Polling The SS2000+ is configured with two lists of unit numbers: • One for digital units • One for DTMF units SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
SS2000+ Hotkey Activation When a Report - All is executed, the SS2000+ polls the units in the Digital list and logs each poll and response. When complete, the SS2000+ polls the units in the DTMF list, converting the DTMF reply to the same format as the Digital information and logs each poll and response.
1 to 255 Individual site, 300=All Call, 1 to 16 for zones 1 to 16 • 1 to 512 Individual site, 800=All Call if extended site numbers are used • Function Number 1 to 50, 97=Cancel, 98=Quiet Test, 99=Reset SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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SS2000+ Hotkey Activation Cycling the three Relay Outputs • Off times and on times 0 to 999 seconds Calling another activation key The 24 activation buttons activate functions 1 to 24. You can use the rear mounted activation to activate functions 1 to 20 or you can modify jumpers to use the rear mounted inputs as additional activation inputs.
Zones = 1 to 16 Press SEND to ENTER 3. Enter the zone number. Enter the zone number where zone number is a variable that changes with your site’s zone numbers. 4. Press the SEND button. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
SS2000+ Hotkey Activation The SS2000+ prompts for the Function. Enter Function: 1-50, 97=Cancel 98=QuietTest 99=Rset MANUAL SEND to START 5. Enter the function number. Press the CLEAR button to stop the process and return to the STANDBY screen. Activating an Individual Site To activate an individual site: 1.
The SS2000+ LCD displays the following: SEND to Transmit STANDBY 3. Press SEND. The SS2000+ transmits a 10 second, 1 kHz sinewave. This sets transmitter deviation. The SS2000+ LCD displays the following. SEND to Transmit Sending SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
SS2000+ Hotkey Activation After 10 seconds, the SS2000+ LCD displays the following. SEND to Transmit CLEAR to Quit 4. Press SEND to send the tone for another 10 seconds or press CLEAR or MENU to return to the STANDBY screen. Setting the Date and Time To set the date and time: 1.
3. Enter the Username: admin (or pre-configured Username) NOTE: If you change the Username or Password, record them. 4. Enter the Password: fedsig (or pre-configured Password) NOTE: The password is case sensitive. 5. Click Sign In. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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Web Browser Activation The Home page appears. The Home page displays a summary of the current configuration settings for the RTU. The Navigation Menu (blue hyperlinks on left) is used to access other System Management web pages. Use the Help hyperlink to access the Help screen from any web page.
IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway. A DNS server address is only required if domain names are used instead of IP addresses. IP Address or The RTU’s assigned IPV4 address or its domain name in the Domain Name IP address field. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Web Browser Activation Field Description Subnet Mask The RTU’s assigned subnet mask. Default Gateway The RTU’s network gateway for routing IP traffic. Primary DNS The Primary Domain Name Server for the network (Must be entered if the RTU is required to connect to a server by its domain name).
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SmartMsg interface, but disable the interface if not required for system operation. After changes are made, click the Apply button, and then reboot the RTU from the Reboot web page to begin using the new configuration settings. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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Web Browser Activation To change the configure the RTU Settings of the SS2000+: 1. Select RTU Settings. The RTU Settings page appears. Description, Specifications, SSLoader + Software, and Operation Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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2. Enter the RTU Number. (Commander only) 3. Enter a description of the RTU. (Commander only) 4. Click Enable SmartMsg to enable the SmartMsg interface. (Commander only) 5. Select one of the CCU options. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Web Browser Activation 6. Click Enable Modbus to enable the Modbus interface. 7. Click Apply. 8. Reboot the device for the IP address change to take effect. Configuring the User Setup User Setup allows Admin privileged users to create users, passwords, and assign security privileges.
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The User Setup page appears. Field Description Username Enter the name of the user (case sensitive). Password Enter the user’s password (case sensitive). Password Confirm Enter the user’s password again. The Password Confirm must match the Password. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Web Browser Activation Field Description Privileges Select one or more Privileges for the user. • Configuration—Grants access to all configuration pages with the exception of the User Setup and the Factory Defaults pages. • Activation Buttons—Grants access to the Activation Button page only.
To reboot the device and load new configuration settings: 1. Select Reboot. The Reboot page appears. 2. Click the Reboot button to reboot the device and load new configuration settings. The login prompt appears within 20 seconds after the reboot. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Web Browser Activation Restoring Configuration to Factory Defaults You can restore the factory default settings with or without restoring the network parameters. The Activation Button configuration will not change when a Factory Default is performed. The RTU must reboot to begin using the new settings. Use the Reboot web page to reboot the RTU.
2. Click an Activation Button to activate the system. A confirmation message will appear. 3. Click OK to activate or Cancel to abort. NOTE: Buttons that have not been named appear as an error message “Error: Button not configured!” and will not activate the button. SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Replacement Parts Clicking OK activates the system. If you are not sure or do not have authorization to activate the system, click Cancel. When the command is received a “Button Sent” status message displays in the blue caption bar at the top of the screen. This confirms the SS2000+ received the command, but does not verify siren operation.
Commander (v15.6.0.3+). Commander reports Last Activation fault. Table 12 Analog Output Holding Registers (40001-49999+) Read-Write Analog Register Function Value Output data Number (4x) address 40001 Activate hotkey Hotkey number to activate (1 = 60) SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Appendix B Forms Appendix B Forms Table 13 SS2000+ Network Configuration Domain Name IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Alternate DNS Server SMTP Server Name (optional) SMTP Server Address (optional) SmartMsg Parent Server Name SmartMsg Parent Server Name/Address Failover Server 1 Name/Address Failover Server 2 Name/Address Failover Server 3 Name/Address...
Appendix B Forms Table 14 Network Device Name/Location IP Address x.x.x.x Site ID# xxx xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx Control Station 1 Control Station 2 Control Station 3 Device Name SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Appendix B Forms Table 15 Network Device Name/Location IP Address x.x.x.x Site ID# xxx xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx Description, Specifications, SSLoader + Software, and Operation Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Appendix B Forms Table 16 Digital Voice Messages Digital Name Message and Description Length Voice Message Number SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Appendix B Forms Table 17 Programed Functions Function Number Program Entries Definition Function Name Function Number Function Name Function Number Function Name Function Number Function Name Description, Specifications, SSLoader + Software, and Operation Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Appendix B Forms Table 19 Programed Activation Templates Template Template Name Action Number Description, Specifications, SSLoader + Software, and Operation Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Appendix B Forms Table 20 Input Programming SS2000+ RTU # Name Call Audible SmartMsg Activation Request Template Template SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Appendix B Forms Table 21 Hot Keys Name Action Key Number Description, Specifications, SSLoader + Software, and Operation Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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Appendix B Forms Name Action Key Number SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
Appendix B Forms Table 22 SS2000+ Input Configuration Input __ Mode Polarity Function List Definition Momentary Normally Open Continuous Normally Closed Input __ Mode Polarity Function List Definition Momentary Normally Open Continuous Normally Closed Input __ Mode Polarity Function List Definition Momentary Normally Open...
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Function List Definition Momentary Normally Open Continuous Normally Closed Input __ Mode Polarity Function List Definition Momentary Normally Open Continuous Normally Closed Input __ Mode Polarity Function List Definition Momentary Normally Open Continuous Normally Closed SS2000+ Series C Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...