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Federal Signal Corporation Informer100 Manual

High-powered, indoor/outdoor, audible speaker for use in hazardous locations
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Informer100 Speaker
Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX
High-Powered, Indoor/Outdoor, Audible Speaker
For use in hazardous locations
Signaling Standalone Manual
25500845
Rev. A0 0323
Printed in U.S.A.
© Copyright 2023 Federal Signal Corporation

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  • Page 1 Informer100 Speaker Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX High-Powered, Indoor/Outdoor, Audible Speaker For use in hazardous locations Signaling Standalone Manual 25500845 Rev. A0 0323 Printed in U.S.A. © Copyright 2023 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Wiring to the Relay Outputs ..........................21 Wiring to the Alarm Initiation Input Connections ....................21 Using Optional Visual Indicators ........................22 Ethernet Port ..............................25 Putting the Informer100 Speaker into Standalone Mode ..................25 Relay Outputs ..............................26 Closing the Housing ............................26 Programming .................................27 Automatic Volume Level Control ........................27 Digital Inputs ..............................27...
  • Page 4 Figures Figure 1 Informer100 Speaker with 255XL light ....................9 Figure 2 Bracket attached to speaker........................13 Figure 3 Width and height of bracket ........................13 Figure 4 Depth and height with bracket ......................14 Figure 5 Top view of speaker ..........................14 Figure 6 Ceiling mount ............................15 Figure 7 Bracket IS-I-IP100-PMW .........................15...

  • Page 5: Safety Messages

    Electrical Code and will follow the NEC and/or CEC Guidelines as well as all local codes. NEPA70, Chapter 5, “Special Occupancies,” must be followed. The selection of the mounting location for this Informer100 Speaker, its controls, and the routing of the wiring are to be accomplished under the direction of the Facilities Engineer and the Safety Engineer.
  • Page 6 Do not place Ethernet wiring or connections in any conduit, outlet or junction box containing high voltage electrical wiring. • If using a cable gland, gland must be Listed. The Informer100 Speaker has 3/4-inch and 1/2-inch NPT entry sizes. Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX)
  • Page 7 Safety Messages Symbol Definition Indicates to reduce the risk of fire, replace fuse as marked. Pay careful attention to the notice located on the equipment. Read and understand the information contained in this manual before attempting to install or service the siren. Signaling Standalone Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...

  • Page 8: General Description

    The Informer100 can be programmed and configured as a standalone device to only use the inputs to activate the Informer100. This may be useful if the location has no network connectivity but where voice and tone alerts from locally activated inputs is required.

  • Page 9: Figure 1 Informer100 Speaker With 255Xl Light

    Groups A, B, C, D; Class II, Division 2, Groups F and G; and Class III locations as defined in the National Electrical Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA 70. The following is a picture of the Informer100 Speaker shown with optional 225XL Warning Light.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    8 bit 8 kHz mono WAV Audio Frequency response 300 Hz to 3000 Hz, +1 to -3 dB per octave Maximum Audio Output 100 watts, 120 dBa tones/114.5 dBa for voice at 10 feet Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...

  • Page 11: Table 2 Visual Indications (Located On Internal Control Board.)

    Specifications The following indicators are for troubleshooting purposes only. These indicators are not visible when the unit is closed. Table 2 Visual Indications (Located on internal control board.) POWER Green LED turns on when power is connected. D5 ISOLATED POWER Green LED turns on when Isolated power for inputs and relay outputs is functioning.

  • Page 12: Installation

    Determine a Suitable Location The Informer100 can be mounted on any relatively flat surface with the supplied mounting brackets. The mounting surface must be capable of supporting the weight of the speaker.

  • Page 13: Attaching The Mounting Brackets To The Speaker Housing

    Installation 5. Loosen the pivot bolts to provide the direction of the speaker. Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Speaker Housing Do the following to attach the brackets: The mounting brackets are attached to the speaker as shown below using the six supplied 1/4-20 by 5/8-inch screws.

  • Page 14: Figure 4 Depth And Height With Bracket

    Installation Figure 4 Depth and height with bracket 6.68 in 2.53 in 10.09 in 2.00 in 12.87 in Figure 5 Top view of speaker 12.87 in 10.09 in 8.90 in Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...

  • Page 15: Pole Mounting

    Installation Figure 6 Ceiling mount Pole Mounting The Informer100 comes standard with a bracket for vertical wall or pole mount with optional pole accessories. Large Pole Mounting (6 in diameter or larger) Use the following procedure if mounting the speaker with the optional IS-I-IP100-PMW bracket: Find a suitable location to mount the speaker.

  • Page 16: Figure 8 Bracket Is-I-Ip100-Pm

    Attach the U-shaped bracket from the speaker to the pole using the IS-I-IP100-PM U-bolt, bracket, nuts, and washers. 5. Attach the speaker and set the direction using the pivot and lock bolts. Figure 8 Bracket IS-I-IP100-PM Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...

  • Page 17: Mounting With Omni Direction Bracket (2-3/8 In Diameter Pole)

    Installation Mounting with Omni Direction Bracket (2-3/8 in diameter pole) Use the IS-I-IP100-OMNI bracket to create an omni-directional speaker. The speaker is mounted as described in the Small Pole Mount section with the omni bracket mounted at a distance of 2.0 inches from the speaker. Use the following procedure if mounting the speaker with the optional IS-I-IP100-OMNI bracket: Identify the location for the bracket.

  • Page 18: Mounting Without Bracket

    If the unit requires service, replace the front housing, amplifier, and power supply (if equipped) as an entire unit. Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...

  • Page 19: Wiring Power To The Control Board

    Installation Figure 11 Opening speaker Cover Screws Wiring Power to the Control Board JP6, JP7, JP8 and JP9 are all connected in parallel. Federal Signal recommends using JP8 as the AC or DC input to allow room for wires coming in from the 3/4-inch NPT opening. When power is supplied to JP8, it is connected through the PCB to the other three connectors.

  • Page 20: Figure 12 Dc Controller Board

    Earth Ground is connected to JP8 terminal 3 (GND). 240 Vac—L1 is connected to JP8 terminal 1 (L1/Hot). 240 Vac—L2 is connected to JP8 terminal 2 (L2/Neutral). Earth Ground is connected to JP8 terminal 3 (GND). Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...

  • Page 21: Wiring To The Relay Outputs

    Installation Figure 13 AC Controller Board Relay 2 Relay 1 Pins 1 & 2 N.O. COM N.O. COM L1/Hot Visual 2 Serial Port L1/Hot Visual 1 L1/Hot LAN Communications (Factory wiring) (Factory wiring) L1/Hot To Temperature Sense Inter-board communications External Inputs Momentary dry contact closures See NOTE.

  • Page 22: Using Optional Visual Indicators

    Table 7 IS-I-IP100ACX Visual Alerts Visual Type Model Number 120 Vac Operation 225XL-120-240_* 240 Vac Operation 225XL-120-240_* Mount 1/2" NPT * Indicates color: (A) Amber, (B) Blue, (C) Clear, (G) Green or (R) Red Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...

  • Page 23: Figure 14 225Xst-I/225Xl Strobe With Informer100 Speaker

    Installation Figure 14 225XST-I/225XL Strobe with Informer100 Speaker Pipe Nipple 1/2" NPT 3" overall length (Recommended, customer supplied) Side View Front View For a 225XST-I/225XL Strobe, the following is recommended (customer supplied): • 1/2-inch NPT Pipe Nipple (3 inches overall length) Signaling Standalone Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...

  • Page 24: Figure 15 Dc Controller Board With Optional Strobe

    Installation The following figures illustrate the electrical connections with the resistor. The programming is for Relay 2. Figure 15 DC Controller Board with optional Strobe Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...

  • Page 25: Ethernet Port

    Figure 16 AC Controller Board with optional Strobe Ethernet Port The Informer100 Speaker has an eight-pin Ethernet port for connecting to the network. Ethernet wire runs must be less than 328 feet from the nearest network switch. Do not install in a conduit carrying high voltage. The wired Ethernet port auto-negotiates a 10/100, full or half duplex connection.

  • Page 26: Relay Outputs

    Verify that the cover gasket is in the groove around the perimeter of the rear cover. If the front of the unit was removed, lift the front of the Informer100 to allow the hinge pin to be installed, align the front unit with the rear cover, and attach the hinge pin with a retaining clip.

  • Page 27: Programming

    Programming Programming Automatic Volume Level Control The Informer speakers can be configured to automatically adjust the speaker’s output level when the local ambient noise level changes. Configure the maximum level and ambient attenuation settings on the Informer’s web page. Digital Inputs The Informers have digital inputs that can be activated using a dry contact closure.

  • Page 28: Function Control Commands

    Commander Software Reference Manual. Proper configuration settings are required for the network to be able to reliably communicate with the device and create a redundant, fail-safe network architecture for your system. Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 29 Programming You can statically address the Informer or configure it for DHCP. For permanent installations and good network management, it is recommended to reserve static IP addresses for all Informer devices on the network. The factory default setting places the Informer on a static IP address of 10.10.10.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0 on port 16887.
  • Page 30 The Home page displays a summary of the current configuration settings for the RTU. The Navigation Menu (blue hyperlinks on the left) is used to access other System Management web pages. Use the Help hyperlink to access the user manual from any web page. Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 31 Programming NOTE: It may take up to 1 minute to update all the fields on the Home page after applying power or resetting the RTU. Click the Home menu to refresh and update the page. Fields Description The RTU model of the device. This field will be blank for a few Model minutes following power up or master reset.
  • Page 32 Select the Use the following IP address option button. Enter the static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway for the Informer device. Click Apply. 5. Reboot the device for the IP address change to take effect. Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 33 Programming NOTE: If the Informer will be used autonomously without residing on an IP network, use the default settings network to configure the Informer. If the Informer is connected to a network, the factory default IP settings must be changed to work with the IP network that the product will be connected to.
  • Page 34 Programming To change the configure the RTU Settings of the Informer: Click RTU Settings. The RTU Settings page displays. Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 35 Programming Fields Description General RTU Number The RTU’s assigned identity. All devices in the system must have a unique RTU Number. The number must be a positive integer. Use this 48-character text field to describe the RTU. This can be the Description physical address of the site or any other text string.
  • Page 36 Wireless networks and networks without QoS may require additional buffering to eliminate jitter and lost audio. Transport The RTU’s assigned SIP transport protocol. For TLS, optional certificates can be uploaded from the Certificates page. Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 37 Programming Fields Description The RTU’s assigned private key passphrase. Leave this field blank Private Key if a private key certificate is not provided or does not require a Passphrase passphrase. The Common Name associated with the SIP Server’s SSL certificate. SSL Common This field must be left blank if a CA certificate is not provided or if it is Name...
  • Page 38 This feature allows phones and other VoIP devices to listen to the background audio. The Informer100 will receive audio from up to 50 multicast receive zones (Rx Zones). To configure a zone to receive public address messages, enter a valid multicast IP Address, Port Number, and check the Enable box for the zone.
  • Page 39 Programming NOTE: Multicast Transmit Zone (microphone audio) is only available in Informer15 and Informer100 speakers. To configure a multicast zone to receive public address messages: 1. Click Multicast Zones. The Multicast Zones page displays. Signaling Standalone Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 40 (Multicast Zone) at the same time the Informer-IP is multicasting. IP Address Multicast IP address between 234.0.0.0 and 239.255.255.255. Port Port number between 1 and 65535. Enabled Check to send activation audio to this zone. Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 41 Programming Fields Description Multicast Transmit Zone The Multicast Transmit Zone (microphone audio) (microphone audio) streams microphone audio to the multicast IP address when the speaker is not receiving a page, playing a WAV file, or playing a tone. This feature allows phones and other VoIP devices to listen to the background audio.
  • Page 42 2. Enter the starting IP Address in dotted-decimal format. 3. Enter the ending IP Address in dotted-decimal format. 4. Click Enabled. 5. Click Apply. 6. Reboot the device for the IP address change to take effect. Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 43 Programming 5. Configuring the User Setup User Setup allows Full Admin privileged users to create users, create passwords, and assign security privileges. You cannot delete the Admin user or change the security privilege for the Admin user. You can change the Admin user’s username and password. To create users and enable the factory support user: 1.
  • Page 44 Use the Certificates page to upload certificate files to support secure SIP TLS communication. Certificate files are optional, and if provided, allow for CA certificate validation. File type Filename CA certificate ca-cert.pem Device SSL certificate cert.pem Device private key key.pem Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 45 Programming To upload a certificate file: Click Certificates. The Certificates page displays. Fields Description Choose the new ca-cert.pem, cert.pem or key.pem file. Choose File Upload the new file. Upload Click Browse to select the new ca-cert.pem, cert.pem, or key.pem file. Click Upload to upload the new file.
  • Page 46 To reboot the device and load new configuration settings: Click Reboot. The Reboot page displays. Click the Reboot button to reboot the device and load new configuration settings. The login prompt displays within 20 seconds after the reboot. Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 47 Programming 9. Restoring Configuration to Factory Defaults You can restore the factory default settings with or without restoring the network parameters. Default Settings RTU Number: 1 Description: my description SmartMsg disabled Modbus disabled Smartmsg Server: 10.10.10.10 IP Address: 10.10.10.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0 Default Gateway: 10.10.10.10 Primary/Secondary DNS: 0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0 Admin user name: admin...
  • Page 48 You must reenter all local configuration settings before placing the Informer into service. Restoring the Informer100 and IS-I-IP15 to Factory Default The Informer100 and IS-I-IP15 can be restored to the factory default by either using the web pages or Factory Default Jumper.
  • Page 49 Programming You must reenter all local configuration settings before placing the Informer into service. 10. Logging Out of the Web Interface Use the Log Out page to log out before the five-minute session timer expires. To log out of the web interface: Click Log Out.

  • Page 50: Ordering Replacement Parts

    If you are experiencing any difficulties, contact Federal Signal Customer Support at 1-800-344-4634 or 1-708-534-4756 or Technical Support at 1-800-755-7621 or 1-708-587-3587 or through e-mail at signalsupport@fedsig.com. For instruction manuals and information on related products, visit http://www.fedsig.com. Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...

  • Page 51: Appendix A Standard Dv Messages

    Appendix A Standard DV Messages Appendix A Standard DV Messages Table 11 Standard DV Messages FWS Name Customer Name for Description Notes FWS-13955 TM1 (5 sec) Wail-Conventional Siren 560-1055 Hz FWS-13956 TM2 (5 sec) Yelp-Rapid Siren 560-1055 Hz FWS-13957 TM3 (5 sec) High-Low-Alternating High and Low 561 Hz and 760 Hz FWS-13958 TM4...
  • Page 52 Severe weather approaching. Seek shelter Shelter immediately.” FWS-14010 Severe Weather- “Attention. A severe weather warning has been Stay away from issued; proceed immediately to the interior of the Windows building, away from windows and entrances.” Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 53 Appendix A Standard DV Messages FWS Name Customer Name for Description Notes Tornado FWS-14011 Tornado Warning- “This is a tornado warning. Seek shelter Seek Shelter immediately. This is a tornado warning. Seek shelter immediately.” FWS-14012 Tornado Sighted- “Attention! Life-threatening situation. A tornado Seek Shelter has been sighted in the area.
  • Page 54 Repeat, this is a campus evacuation order. Leave campus immediately.” FWS-14040 Evacuate-Higher “Attention: Evacuate, Evacuate, Evacuate, Move Ground to high ground immediately. Tune to your local radio station for details.” Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 55 Appendix A Standard DV Messages FWS Name Customer Name for Description Notes FWS-14041 Mandatory “Warning. A mandatory evacuation has been issued effective immediately. Follow all Evacuation emergency evacuation plans and evacuate at once. Personnel without transportation, stand by for additional information.” FWS-14042 Evacuate-Do not use “Attention! An emergency has been reported.
  • Page 56 FWS-14085 Mess Call “Mess Call” FWS-14086 Morning Colors “Morning Colors” FWS-14087 Officer’s Call “Officers Call” FWS-14088 Recall “Recall” FWS-14089 Reveille “Reveille” FWS-14090 Slow Retreat Bugle “Slow Retreat Bugle Call” Call FWS-14091 Tatoo “Tatoo” Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 57 Appendix A Standard DV Messages FWS Name Customer Name for Description Notes FWS-14092 To the Colors “To the Colors” FWS-14093 Evening Slow Colors “Evening Slow Colors” PAGASYS GEN II FILES 800 Hz 1 sec on 1 sec off FWS-14094 800Hz 1 sec on 1 sec off FWS-14095 Alt Tone Hi Low Alt Tone Hi Low...

  • Page 58: Table 12 Utm Tones

    (180 sec) Euro-Stutter-Intermittent Beep 2840Hz FWS-19267 TM27 (180 sec) Euro-Sweep-Sweep Tone 1163 - 397Hz FWS-19268 TM28 (180 sec) Ringer-Continuous Ringing Tone 560Hz and 326Hz FWS-19269 TM29 (180 sec) Buzzer-Buzzer Tone 1318Hz and 760Hz Informer100 Speaker (Models IS-I-IP100ACX and IS-I-IP100DCX) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 59 Appendix A Standard DV Messages FWS Name Customers name Description Notes for DV FWS-19270 TM30 (180 sec) Attention-Extremely Rapid Siren- Multiple Frequency FWS-19271 TM31 (180 sec) Multi-Tone-Extremely Rapid Siren- Multiple Frequency FWS-19272 TM32 (180 sec) Caution-Extremely Rapid Siren- Multiple Frequency Signaling Standalone Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 60 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park, Illinois 60484 www.fedsig.com Customer Support 1-800-344-4634 • +1-708-534-4756 Technical Support 1-800-755-7621 • +1-708-587-3587...

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