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- Page 1 FC, FCH, and FCU Models One-Way Siren Controller Description, Specifications, Installation, Operation, and Service Manual 255294 Rev. K0 0721 Printed in U.S.A. © Copyright 2009-2021 Federal Signal Corporation...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installing the Antenna ............................21 Electrical Connections ............................21 Connecting FC ............................21 Factors Affecting Radio Reception and Antenna Connection ................23 Aligning the Receiver ............................24 TCS/DCS Programming ............................25 Operations................................25 FC Controller Board Indicators .........................25 Description, Specifications, Installation, Operation, and Service Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... - Page 4 Connectors, Selections, and Switches for the FC Controller Board ..............26 Switches ..............................29 Speaker Output ............................29 Radio Adjustment (Not used with one-way) ....................30 Assigning Site Address (S4) ........................30 Terminal Strips, Jacks, and Controls .........................32 Programming ..............................32 Maintenance ................................33 Testing ................................33 Inspection ................................33...
- Page 5 Table 17 Wood Stud Wall Mounting Materials ....................17 Table 18 Metal Stud Wall Mounting Materials .....................17 Table 19 Suggested Installer Supplied FC Electrical Installation Material List ..........18 Table 20 FC Controller Board Indicators ......................25 Table 21 Configuration Jumpers on the Control Board ..................26 Table 22 Switches ..............................29...
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Page 6: Safety Messages
• After installation, service, or maintenance, test the siren system to confirm that it is operating properly. Test the system regularly to confirm that it will be operational in an emergency. FC, FCH, and FCU Models Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... - Page 7 Safety Messages • If future service and operating personnel do not have these instructions to refer to, the siren system may not provide the intended audible warning, and service personnel may be exposed to death, permanent hearing loss, or other bodily injuries. File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them periodically.
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Page 8: General Description
The FC, FCH, and FCU are controllers that allow remote control of sirens, doors, gates, or lights. The FC Controller can be equipped with a one-way High Band or UHF radio receiver. The FC Controller can decode various signals and then activate one to four relays for control of external devices. -
Page 9: Rf Receiver
General Description RF Receiver The Receiver Module (RF) is a fully shielded receiver that plugs into the FC controller. It is available in High (FCH) and UHF (FCU) bands. The FC control board provides power and adjustments for the RX frequency of the receiver. -
Page 10: Ordering Products
Ordering Products Ordering Products For special orders, contact Federal Signal. See “Getting Service” on page 33 for contact information. The following tables list the standard FC models. Table 1 FC Models FC Model Description Controller with FC Control Board Controller with one-way High-band (150-172 MHz) radio receiver... -
Page 11: Specifications
Specifications Specifications Control Board Specifications Table 4 Electrical Requirements AC Input Voltage (switchable) 120 or 240 Vac +/- 10%, 50-60 Hz AC Current Draw < 100 mA DC Input Voltage 15-75 Vdc (JP5 9/10) 11-15 Vdc (JP5 11/12) Current draw 200 mA maximum at 48 Vdc 400 mA maximum at 12 Vdc Table 5 Serial Communications... -
Page 12: Inputs And Outputs
300-3000 Hz, +/- 1 dB, with 6 dB per octave de-emphasis Hum and Noise -35 dB relative to full quieting signal with 1 kHz tone at 3 kHz deviation Audio distortion with < 10% 1 Kc tone at 3 Kc deviation FC, FCH, and FCU Models Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 13: Signaling Format Specifications
Siren Controller Installation This section provides guidelines to aid you when using the FC Controller to activate a mechanical siren. SOUND HAZARD: The output level of this siren is capable of causing permanent hearing damage. -
Page 14: Electrical Code Compliance
The FC cabinet has four 5/16-inch mounting holes located on both the top and bottom mounting flanges that can be used to mount to a wall or other horizontal structure. In the bottom of the FC cabinet, two 1/2-inch conduit fitting knockouts are provided for AC power and siren control conduit connections. -
Page 15: General Mounting Guidelines
• The FC cabinet has four 5/16-inch mounting holes located on both the top and bottom mounting flanges that can be used to mount to a wall or other horizontal structure. -
Page 16: Installation Material List And Installation Guidelines
Mark the mounting hole locations on the wall for the cabinet. Install the anchor bolts for the four cabinet corners according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Mount the cabinet to the wall. Proceed to the following section FC, FCH, and FCU Models Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 17: Wood Stud Wall Mounting Guidelines
Installation Wood Stud Wall Mounting Guidelines Table 17 Wood Stud Wall Mounting Materials Material Description Purpose 1/4 in x 1 in Lag bolts Backboard and cabinet mounting bolts 2 ft x 2 ft x 3/4 in B/C or better plywood Mounting backboard Construction adhesive Mounting backboard attachment... -
Page 18: Table 19 Suggested Installer Supplied Fc Electrical Installation Material List
Installation Table 19 Suggested Installer Supplied FC Electrical Installation Material List Material Description Purpose NEMA 4 minimum if used outdoors. 30 A/250 V/ 2 Pole Solid Neutral/ Optional Electrical Disconnect Fused Disconnect with Ground Kit/ NEMA 1 Rating/ Lockable Cover... -
Page 19: Figure 2 Fc Control Board
Installation Figure 2 FC Control Board The following figure identifies the input and output connections on the control board. EXT RX LEVEL DTMF TX Speaker (JP2) TONE RCVR FAST LEDs 48VS 12VS PRIORITY DTMF JP29 Force TONE DIGITAL Carrier TP10... -
Page 20: Figure 3 Typical Fc Installation Example
Installation Figure 3 Typical FC Installation Example ANTENNA WEATHER PROOF CABT. TO HOUSE SIREN MOTOR STARTER FC UNIT CONTROL WIRING RIGID CONDUIT FUSED DISCONNECT SWITCH 6 Ga. GROUND WIRE TWO 8 FOOT GROUND RODS TO BE NO. 4 COPPER OR GALVONIZED IRON, WITH TWO CONTINUOUS NO.6... -
Page 21: Installing The Antenna
Install two 1/2-inch user-supplied conduit fittings at the bottom of the FC cabinet. Route 1/2-inch conduit (steel preferred) between a user-supplied fused disconnect switch and the conduit fittings in the bottom of the FC cabinet. Fuse the disconnect switch with a 1 ampere fast-acting fuse. -
Page 22: Figure 4 Contactor Wiring For Model 2 Using 120 Vac
240 Vac. Route two 12 AWG wires between the fused disconnect and the AC input at JP22. (See Figures 4 and 5.) 5. Route a 6 AWG ground wire from the earth grounding rod to the FC Controller cabinet ground stud. -
Page 23: Factors Affecting Radio Reception And Antenna Connection
Installation Figure 5 Contactor Wiring for Model 2 using 240 Vac Factors Affecting Radio Reception and Antenna Connection CALIBRATION PRECAUTIONS: If the radio system is not installed and calibrated properly, the controller may not receive the activation signals. This may cause the siren to fail and not operate in an emergency, resulting in extensive property damage or death. -
Page 24: Aligning The Receiver
SINAD. This is less than 0.35 µV for all bands. With the RF level at 12 dB SINAD, monitor Carrier Detect LED on the FCM board and adjust the squelch pot until the LED just comes on. FC, FCH, and FCU Models Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 25: Tcs/Dcs Programming
Operations FC Controller Board Indicators The following table provides a description of LED indicators on the FC Controller Board. NOTE: The default FC does not come with sensors. The following sensor LEDs are ignored: pressure, intrusion, current, rotation, low battery, AC power fail. -
Page 26: Connectors, Selections, And Switches For The Fc Controller Board
Operations Connectors, Selections, and Switches for the FC Controller Board The following tables provide descriptions of the FC Controller Board connectors, selections, and switches. Table 21 Configuration Jumpers on the Control Board SINAD (optional) Receiver module carrier detect, short to pin 2 when using SINAD board... - Page 27 FC controller when a two-way system is not required. Serial and FLASH programming Port The RS232 serial port is used to transfer new code into the FC controller and configure the FC controller’s activation codes and functions.
- Page 28 Force Carrier Detect (Not used with one-way) 1 and 2 Short to force carrier detect on Some radios do not provide a carrier detect signal to inform the FC controller that a receive signal is coming through. Jumpering JP14 forces the carrier detect to be active all of the time, allowing the FC controller to monitor the receive audio.
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Page 29: Switches
Relay 4, Common Relay 4, Normally Open Contact (Normally Closed when JU2 is shorted) There are four relay outputs on the FC Controller Board, which are controlled by the microprocessor. The relays provide isolation and are spike protected to prevent voltage spikes from affecting the unit. -
Page 30: Radio Adjustment (Not Used With One-Way)
MSK modem transmit deviation level set DTMF transmit deviation level set Assigning Site Address (S4) The site address switch gives each FC controller in a two-way system its unique unit number. For use with Commander : For the siren to report back with its identity, define the site ®... -
Page 31: Figure 6 Setting The Switch Number Example
Operations Figure 6 Setting the Switch Number Example Switch number Binary number Example: Switch numbers 1, 2, and 3 are binary numbers 1, 2, and 4. Add 1 + 2 + 4 = 7; 7 is the unit address. NOTE: •... -
Page 32: Terminal Strips, Jacks, And Controls
The squelch control adjusts the squelch threshold level. Programming All functions of the FC Controller are programmable from a computer with an RS232 port using Federal Signal’s FSPWARE programming software. The software allows configuration, uploading, and downloading of control programs. -
Page 33: Maintenance
Maintenance Maintenance Testing Federal Signal recommends periodic testing of these systems to ensure the operation is performing as expected. Users should define the appropriate schedule for testing. FEMA can be used to identify good practices for periodic testing requirements. Inspection To inspect the controller: Check the integrity of the installation. - Page 34 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park, Illinois 60484-3167 www.fedsig.com Customer Support 800-548-7229 • +1 708 534-3400 Technical Support 800-524-3021 • +1 708 534-3400...
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