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- Page 1 ™ Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver You must program the Informer TAR with I-SW software version 3.6 or greater. Installation and Operation Manual 255334 Rev. E3 0416 Printed in U.S.A. © Copyright 2016 Federal Signal Corporation...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Dual Relay and 600 ohm Audio Output..................17 Relay Outputs ........................17 600 Ohm Audio Output ......................17 Monitoring Weather (NOAA Weather Radio and Channel Selection) ........18 Testing .............................18 Training............................19 Using the Battery Switch .......................19 Replacing the Battery ......................19 Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... - Page 4 Table 11 Informer TAR Buttons ........................16 Table 12 Replacement Part Numbers ......................21 Figures Figure 1 Informer TAR Rear View ....................... 12 Figure 2 Back of Informer ..........................13 Figure 3 Informer TAR Keypad ........................14 Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver...
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Page 5: Safety Message
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to the antenna-discharge unit, size of Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 6: Notices
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than what is contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Always test the Informer TAR before using after repairs have been made. Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 7: Symbol Definition
Safety Message Symbol Definition Indicates to reduce the risk of fire, replace fuse as marked. Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 8: General Description
-based software program. All data is stored in non-volatile memory. Updates to the application software and user specific configuration data is through the serial port. The Informer series receivers meet all requirements defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the CSEPP programs. Features ... -
Page 9: Optional Features
600 Ohm audio output and two (2) SPDT relay outputs. ® Windows -based programming software : The MSK and EAS decoders are not available simultaneously in the same NOTE unit. All other options can be used together. Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 10: Informer Tar Front Panel Layout
Speaker Keypad Rear View Input/Output Definitions Audio Output Level Power Input Adjustment (Optional) Not Used BNC Antenna Connector 600 ohm Audio and Squelch Relay Outputs Battery Switch Wall Mount Keyholes (2) Programming Port ←OFF ON→ Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 11: Specifications
-70 Adjacent Channel Selectivity per EIA-603, part 4.1.6 -80 -75 Spurious Response and Image Rejection (dBm) per EIA-603, part 4.1.8 150 – 170 450 – 470 Frequency spread allowable without re-tuning (MHz) Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 12: Table 3 Bandwidth Receivers 12.5 Khz
The 600 Ohm audio output responds as the speaker does, coming on with the speaker and being reset or shutting off with the speaker. Its output level is adjustable from 0 to 2.5 Vp-p into 600 Ohms with 1 kHz tone at 60% rated system deviation. Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 13: Table 6 Signaling Formats
Decode Turn on Time < 250 ms. Decode Turn off Time < 1.2 s. Number of codes 60 - Tone, 83 Digital Table 7 Environmental Operating temp range -30 to +60°C Humidity range 0 - 98%, non-condensing Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 14: Table 8 Physical
3.325” x 8.69”x 5.0” (H x W x D) Size Informer-IPFORMAT General Weight 2.5 lbs. Descriptionations Color PANTONE 421U Material Textured ABS Plastic EMI/RFI Complies with FCC Title, Part 15 Agency Compliance Complies with UL 60065 Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 15: Installation Instructions
6. Place within six feet of an AC power receptacle to eliminate the need for an extension cord. 7. Place where it will not be inadvertently covered or moved. A permanent wall mounting is recommended after you have found a suitable location. Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 16: Wall Mounting
Run the 9 VDC power supply against the wall and plugged into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz outlet. Plug the low voltage end of the cord into the power jack located at the rear of Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 17: Input/Output Connections
Table 9 Input/Output Connections Description Audio Output Audio Output Relay 1 N.O. Contact Relay 1 Common Relay 1 N.C. Contact Relay 2 N.O. Contact Relay 2 Common Relay 2 N.C. Contact Figure 2 Back of Informer Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 18: Operating Instructions
Connect the Informer TAR to a 9 VDC, 500 mA power supply, which is provided with the unit. Allow the battery to charge for at least 24 hours initially and after a complete discharge before relying on the battery backup feature. Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 19: Led Indicators
If the MONITOR button is held down for over five seconds, the radio squelch is opened and noise is heard over the speaker if no radio traffic is present. Press the RESET button to return the Informer TAR to standby mode. Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 20: Receiving An Alert Message
Test message is received. This light remains on until you press the RESET button. The Alert LED does not light for any function that is programmed to light the Test LED. Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 21: Tone-Alert Radio Failure
1 and 2 of the output connector. The output level is adjustable through a potentiometer located near the input/output connector on the inside of the unit. Refer to the “Rear View Input/Output Definitions” section on page 6 for parts locations. Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 22: Monitoring Weather (Noaa Weather Radio And Channel Selection)
Conduct testing on a regular basis per facility safety plans to ensure the equipment remains in working order and operators remain familiar with the use of the equipment. Federal Signal recommends a monthly test. Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 23: Training
Typical battery life ranges from three to five years depending on use. To replace the battery, do the following: 1. Remove the power supply from the Informer TAR. 2. Place the Informer TAR on a flat table speaker side down. Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... - Page 24 11. Plug in the power supply. 12. Test the Informer TAR as described in the installation section of this manual. Batteries installed shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver...
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Page 25: Replacement Parts
If you are experiencing any difficulties, contact Federal Signal Customer Care at: 800-548-7229 or 708-534-3400 extension 5822 or Technical Support at: 800-524-3021 or 708-534-3400 extension 7329 or through email at: techsupport@fedsig.com For instruction manuals and information on related products, visit: http://www.alertnotification.net/ Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... -
Page 26: Index
Relay Outputs ..............17 Replacement Parts ............21 Replacing the Battery ............19 Informer RESET/TEST Button ............16 Features ................. 4 Informer TAR Introduction ..............4 Informer TAR Buttons ............16 Safety Message ..............1 Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver... - Page 27 Dual Relay and 600 Ohm Audio ........8 Electrical ................. 7 Environmental ..............9 Volume Adjustment ............15 Physical ................ 10 Signaling Formats ............9 Wall Mounting..............12 Warranty, Limited .............. 2 Technical Support ............. 21 Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver...
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