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Page 1 TWS-SIRENS MANUAL Installation, operation and troubleshooting manual REV. F...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: General information ......................3 Attentions and warnings ....................4 Installation ........................5 Site selection ......................6 Utility mast selection ....................7 Erection of mast ....................... 8 3.3.1 Mast / Siren speaker cluster................8 3.3.2 Installation of cabinet ..................10 3.3.3 Installation of antenna (Optional) ..............
Page 3: General Information
1 General information This TWS-Siren series are the market leading high power voice and siren system. Its construction provides superior audio quality combined with the highest output to power consumption ratio. The sirens are suitable for outdoor public warning and general alarm in any climatic conditions. As such have our sirens been installed in various places ranging from the snow covered inlands of Greenland to the hot and arid desert climate in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Page 4: Attentions And Warnings
2 Attentions and warnings ATTENTION: Prior to installing the TWS-Siren unit these instructions must be rea carefully! ATTENTION: Installation of the TWS-Siren unit may include heavy machinery and heavy lifting. Installation is only to be carried out by qualified and experienced personnel! ATTENTION: The TWS-Siren can produce an audio output that may be harmful to your hearing.
Page 5: Installation
3 Installation The installation manual for the TWS-Siren follows a logical progression. This progress is not arbitrary! It was developed using information gathered from both manufacturer and field technicians. Deviations from any of these procedures are not recommended unless they are in contradiction with local codes.
Page 6: Site Selection
3.1 Site selection  The site selection for the TWS-Siren series requires careful consideration in order to achieve the optimum coverage of the siren station. For a guideline to system planning, sound propagation and site selection we direct the user to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s “Outdoor Warning Systems Guide, CPG 1-17”...
Page 7: Utility Mast Selection
3.2 Utility mast selection The following parameters are important when selecting a utility mast for the TWS-Siren: 1. Dimensioning weight of siren equipment (Please refer to TWS-Siren series datasheets) 2. Dimensioning wind load of siren equipment (Please refer to TWS-Siren series datasheets) and other components such as solar panels and sunshield.
Page 8: Erection Of Mast
3.3 Erection of mast ATTENTION: his installation manual address procedures applicable to HSS Engineering standard 12 meter steel utility masts (TWS-FSM-12). Procedures for other types of poles are not addressed in this document. The information presented, however, provides the necessary data and guidelines for a successful installation regardless of pole type / material.
Page 9 PARTS INCLUDED WITH SIREN SPEAKER CLUSTER Part Quantity TWS-Siren speaker cluster Washer Ø22 mm Lock washer Ø22 mm Hex nut 3/4” – 10 6 x 2 pair (Red / black) 2.5 mm speaker cable, 15 meters Figure 1 - Mounting of siren speaker cluster Figure 2 - Dimensions mounting bolts siren speaker cluster base plate GIANT VOICE ®...
Page 10: Installation Of Cabinet
ATTENTION: Due to the total weight of the installation, do not lift in either the siren speaker cluster or the siren cabinet. This can create cracks and damages on the siren system. 3.3.2 Installation of cabinet 1. It is necessary for the installer to remember that two factors should determine the optimum mounting location;...
Page 11 PARTS INCLUDED WITH SIREN CABINET Part Quantity TWS-Siren cabinet Cable gland Ø25 mm for speaker cable entry Cable gland Ø20 mm for other cable entries (AC, communication cable, ETC.) Battery jumper cable ® Tube of NYOGEL for corrosion protection of battery terminals GIANT VOICE ®...
Page 12 Item Description Turn locks Flange for pad locks Mounting threads (M8) Cable entries Passive ventilation air intake / outlets Mounting thread for ground (M8) GIANT VOICE ® ® Manufactures and customizes Warning Systems HSS Engineering A/S • Laegaardsvej 12 • 8520 Lystrup • Denmark • Tel + 45 70 22 88 44 VAT no.
Page 13 ATTENTION: To ensure proper airflow at battery compartment make sure that air intake and outlet are not blocked. ATTENTION: Due to the weight of the amplifier panel, the electronic cabinet must be transported in an upright fashion to prevent distortion of the amplifier panel. ATTENTION: Batteries for the system should not be installed until the siren station is set in place, otherwise some leakage of the battery fluid may occur.
Page 14: Installation Of Antenna (Optional)
3.3.3 Installation of antenna (Optional) Figure 3 - Omnidirectional antenna PARTS INCLUDED WITH SIREN CABINET Item Part Quantity Antenna NOTE: Frequency to be specified at order Antenna bracket Steel tube clamp 40 – 60 mm 15 meter TWS-COAX400 with connectors GIANT VOICE ®...
Page 15 The proper antenna bracket mounting location is determined by several considerations. 1. The antenna bracket should be positioned as high on the utility pole as is possible. However, under no circumstances should the top of the antenna be any closer than 1 meter from the base of the siren speaker cluster (see Fig 4) 2.
Page 16: Installation Of Solar Panels (Optional)
3.3.4 Installation of solar panels (Optional) DETERMINING SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING ANGLE Determine the latitude of your location Find your latitude on the table below and not the corresponding tilt angle Locate your tilt angle in the table on the next side. For every tilt angle, there is a corresponding “Dimension A”.
Page 17 LATITUDE TILT ANGLE 0º to 9º 75º = Tilt angle 10º to 20º 85º minus latitude = Tilt angle 21º to 45º 80º minus latitude = Tilt angle 46º to 65º 75º minus latitude = Tilt angle 66º to 75º 10º...
Page 18 GIANT VOICE ® ® Manufactures and customizes Warning Systems HSS Engineering A/S • Laegaardsvej 12 • 8520 Lystrup • Denmark • Tel + 45 70 22 88 44 VAT no. 21 82 26 71 • www.hss.dk • e-mail: info@hss.dk INSTALLATION OPERATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL TWS-SIREN SERIES_RF Template Rev.
Page 19: Installation Of Sun Shield (Optional)
3.3.5 Installation of Sun shield (Optional) PARTS INCLUDED WITH SUN SHIELD SET Part Quantity Backplate Top plate Right side plate Left side plate Mounting bolts Spacer between siren cabinet and sun shield GIANT VOICE ® ® Manufactures and customizes Warning Systems HSS Engineering A/S •...
Page 20 Item Description Distance from C-C mounting braced to top of sun shield (301 mm) Spacer between sun shield and siren cabinet Direction away from direct sunlight ATTENTION: Sun shield is mounted on the same bracket as the siren cabinet. ATTENTION: Front of siren cabinet must be facing away from direct sunlight. ATTENTION: Spacer must be placed between the siren cabinet and the sun shield.
Page 21: Electrical Connection
4 Electrical connection 4.1 Siren cabinet backplate Figure 5 – Position of components Item Description AC charger ON / OFF switch AC interface board AC lightning arrestor Solar regulator (only with solar option) Free slot for optional print board Free slot for optional print board Free slot for optional aux print board GIANT VOICE ®...
Page 22: Ac Inlet Board Connections
4.2 AC inlet board connections Figure 7 – AC inlet board Item Description Output for lightning arrestor 115 / 230 VAC Input 115 / 230 VAC Outlet to battery charger 24 V power feedback C2030 Ac control signal Charger inlet Solar indlet Outlet to battery ATTENTION: Prior to connecting cables please ensure that the system is switched off...
Page 23: Batteries
4.3 Batteries Do NOT short-circuit the batteries The batteries are held in place by 150 cm velcro double overlapping Connect the two batteries with wire link jumper First connect the red cable to the left battery Then connect the black cable to the right battery GIANT VOICE ®...
Page 24: Speaker Cable Connection - Amplifiers
4.4 Speaker cable connection – Amplifiers The standard TWS speaker consists of 6 pairs of cable, and each set consist of a red and a black wire cable. This cable has 6 BLACK wires numbered 1 to 6 and 6 RED wires numbered 1 to 6. In systems with unused wires, dress the unused wires so they are out of the way.
Page 25 GIANT VOICE ® ® Manufactures and customizes Warning Systems HSS Engineering A/S • Laegaardsvej 12 • 8520 Lystrup • Denmark • Tel + 45 70 22 88 44 VAT no. 21 82 26 71 • www.hss.dk • e-mail: info@hss.dk INSTALLATION OPERATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL TWS-SIREN SERIES_RF Template Rev.
Page 26: Service And Troubleshooting
5 Service and troubleshooting 5.1 Siren speaker cluster GIANT VOICE ® ® Manufactures and customizes Warning Systems HSS Engineering A/S • Laegaardsvej 12 • 8520 Lystrup • Denmark • Tel + 45 70 22 88 44 VAT no. 21 82 26 71 • www.hss.dk • e-mail: info@hss.dk INSTALLATION OPERATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL TWS-SIREN SERIES_RF Template Rev.
Page 27 Figure 6 - Station wiring diagram (Designations) GIANT VOICE ® ® Manufactures and customizes Warning Systems HSS Engineering A/S • Laegaardsvej 12 • 8520 Lystrup • Denmark • Tel + 45 70 22 88 44 VAT no. 21 82 26 71 • www.hss.dk • e-mail: info@hss.dk INSTALLATION OPERATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL TWS-SIREN SERIES_RF Template Rev.
Page 28 Figure 7 - Station wiring diagram (Voltages) GIANT VOICE ® ® Manufactures and customizes Warning Systems HSS Engineering A/S • Laegaardsvej 12 • 8520 Lystrup • Denmark • Tel + 45 70 22 88 44 VAT no. 21 82 26 71 • www.hss.dk • e-mail: info@hss.dk INSTALLATION OPERATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL TWS-SIREN SERIES_RF Template Rev.
Page 29: Station Components Defined
5.2 Station components defined Control Board - This component (located on the inside of the siren cabinet door) controls the key functions of the TWS-Siren series system including:  Tone generation remote activation  Event timing rotor control  Remote station status reporting* (encoding) local control ...
Page 30 Batteries - These components (located on the inside of the lower part of the siren cabinet) provide the 28 VDC necessary for the system to operate. Battery switch - This component (located on the left side of the siren cabinet backplate) allows all system batteries to be completely disconnected from the system.
Page 31: System Operations
6 System operations 6.1 Remote operations Remote operation of a TWS-Siren series siren involves transmitting signals from the control center to the desired station. This is accomplished by using either an encoder and transmitter or, if the station is so equipped, using an auxiliary control status board that has been wired to switches/controls at the control center.
Page 32 Enables local station operation via keypad. Once pressed, the keypad remains active until either a) another keypad button is pressed, or b) 60 seconds have elapsed, whichever comes first. KEYPAD ARM The Keypad Arm button must be pressed each time a keypad button is to be pressed.
Page 33: Understanding Station Addressing
7 Understanding station addressing Every siren station in a given area code has its own, unique “Station Address”. This address allows the user to select an individual or a group of stations. As stated elsewhere in this manual, a valid station address can be any number from 0000 to 9999.
Page 34 In this system, a stations address is structured as follows: DIGIT ALLOCATION Quadrant (1 to 4) Sector (1 to 4) Radii (1 to 5) Individual station within a radian Here are some sample activations to further illustrate this concept. SAMPLE 1: A station with address 1354 would be located in: Quadrant: 1 Sector: 3 of Quadrant 1...
Page 35 SAMPLE 2: If the activation of a group of remote stations within a whole segment of a radius within a quadrant and sector is desired, the fourth digit address is substituted with a “Wild Card”, the “#” pound sign. An address selection of 1 - 3 - 4 - # would activate the system as follows: Quadrant: 1 Sector: 3 of Quadrant 1 Radial: 4...
Page 36 SAMPLE 3: Selection of an entire sector can be accomplished by using the following address: Quadrant: 1 Sector: 3 of Quadrant 1 Radial: # All radial 1 - 3 Station: # All stations defined by above In selecting a sector, the first two digits of the address are set for the sector address, for example 1 - 3 (Quadrant 1 - Sector 3).
Page 37 SAMPLE 4: The selection of a complete quadrant can be achieved by using the following address: Quadrant: 1 Sector: # All sectors of Quadrant 1 Radial: # All radials in all sectors of Quadrant 1 Station: # All stations defined by above When selecting a quadrant, the first digit designates the Quadrant (1).
Page 38 SAMPLE 5: All stations in a system may be accessed by using the Wild Card (#) for all address numbers. The address would be # - # - # - #. Quadrant: # All Quadrants Sector: # All sectors of all Quadrant Radial: # All radials of all sectors of all Quadrants Station: # All stations defined by above This “All Call”...
Page 39 GOVERNMENTAL: COUNTY, CITY & STATION For this next type of address structure, assume that the siren system in question is used primarily for tornado warnings throughout a major population center. This center encompasses three counties with each county having no more than ten cities. Two cities contain more than 50 high-power voice and siren stations.
Page 40: Maintenance
8 Maintenance Although the TWS-Series siren is of a dependable, solid-state design, periodic activation, field inspection and preventive maintenance is recommended to insure the maximum performance of each station. 8.1 Frequency of testing and activation A system of twice-monthly activation and confirmation, combined with a quarterly service and preventive maintenance is recommended to help insure the successful performance of a station.
Page 41: Quarterly Maintenance
This diagnostic function is enabled by either a full power siren tone activation or by performing a SI TEST ® . The same information is available on the control board LED numbers 4 - 8. The “Status” option is not required for the on-board LED’s to function. Following activation and observation, the results should be noted in the performance log.
Page 42: Siren Cabinet And Components
8.3.1 Siren cabinet and components • Inspect AC outlet, fuse and surge suppression equipment. Examine system for infiltration of foreign material(s), rodents, insects or other pests. • Inspect and, if necessary, clean all drain holes and vent screens. • Inspect battery terminal connections and clean if necessary. Re-apply silicone coating to battery terminals if necessary.
Page 43 5. SI TEST® station analysis - Observe and confirm diagnostic status of: a. AC b. DC c. Partial amplifier and speaker driver operation (disable one amplifier to confirm this test). d. Full amplifier and speaker driver operation ® e. NOTE: Verify AC drop out during SI TEST mode.
Page 44 The following is a sample form that may be used for quarterly inspection and maintenance. Figure 15 - System LED diagnostic indicators GIANT VOICE ® ® Manufactures and customizes Warning Systems HSS Engineering A/S • Laegaardsvej 12 • 8520 Lystrup • Denmark • Tel + 45 70 22 88 44 VAT no.
Page 45 Figure 16 - Control board wire colors GIANT VOICE ® ® Manufactures and customizes Warning Systems HSS Engineering A/S • Laegaardsvej 12 • 8520 Lystrup • Denmark • Tel + 45 70 22 88 44 VAT no. 21 82 26 71 • www.hss.dk • e-mail: info@hss.dk INSTALLATION OPERATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL TWS-SIREN SERIES_RF Template Rev.
Page 46: Troubleshooting
9 Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION 1. Locate the audio presence LED on the controller board (see “Fig. 11: System LED diagnostic indicators”). When audio is present on the board, this LED will be on. 2. Activate the WAIL siren tone from the control panel on the siren cabinet.
Page 47 7. Set your meter to measure DC Volts. Connect the negative lead of your meter to ground (one of the solid black wires in the multi-position connector on the amplifier is a good ground source). With a siren tone activated, measure the following wires for the following voltages (approximately): Grey 6 VDC...
Page 48 Illuminates Battery weak, loads are on LVD reconnection setpoint Battery yellow has not yet been Flashes slowly yellow* reached, loads still disconnected Illuminates Battery good Battery green Flashes quickly Battery full, charge green* regulation active *flashing slowly: 0,4Hz: 4 times in 10 second, flashing quickly: 3Hz: 3 times in 1 second The float voltage will vary with battery temperature.
Page 49 This procedure is to be used if the Partial or Full diagnostic LED (located on the controller board) indicates that a problem has been detected. A Partial indication means that at least one speaker and/or amplifier is operational. A Full indication means that all speakers and amplifiers are operational.