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- Page 1 PA300-100 Installation and Maintenance Instructions 25500762 REV A2 0523 Printed in U.S.A. © Copyright 2022-2023 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
System Specifications .............................10 Siren Specifications ..............................10 PA300-100 Kit Contents ............................10 Wiring the Unit ..........................11 General Guidelines for Wiring the PA300-100 on a Vehicle ................11 Overview of the PA300-100 Connections ......................13 Convergence Network Ports ......................13 General Purpose Inputs........................13 Park Input .............................. - Page 4 Table 3 PA300-100 Kit Contents ..........................11 Table 4 PA300-100 Switch Default Programming ....................19 ® Table 5 PA300-100 Button Default Programming ....................19 Table 6 PA300-100 Input Default Programming ....................20 Table 7 Service Parts ..............................24 Figures Figure 1 100 W Siren Connections ........................... 12 Figure 2 Battery Connections ............................
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Page 5: Safety Messages For Installers And Operators
Safety Messages for Installers and Operators For your safety, read and understand this manual thoroughly before installing, operating, and servicing the PA300-100 siren amplifier/relay module. The safety messages presented in this chapter and throughout the manual are reminders to exercise extreme care at all times. Read and understand the safety instructions to installers (doc. - Page 6 • If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed, verify with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be recalibrated for proper airbag deployment. • Locate the control head so the vehicle, controls, and microphone can be operated safely. PA300-100 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
- Page 7 Safety Messages for Installers and Operators • When drilling into a vehicle structure, ensure that both sides of the surface are clear of anything that could be damaged. All drilled holes should be deburred, and all sharp edges should be smoothed. All wires going through drilled holes should be protected by a grommet or convolute/split-loom tubing.
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Page 8: Safety Messages To Operators Of Sound Systems
• At the start of your shift, ensure that the siren system is operating properly. Failure to follow these precautions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death. RETAIN AND REFER TO THESE MESSAGES PA300-100 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 9: Overview
(Self -Contained) of any vehicle with a 12 V or 24 V negative ground system. The PA300-100 siren uses class D amplifier technology without the need for a large and heavy transformer. -
Page 10: System Specifications
300 Hz to 3,000 Hz ± 3 dB Siren Tone Compliances SAE J1849 JUL89 PA300-100 Kit Contents Tables 4 through 6 list the parts included with the kit. After unpacking the kit, examine it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If the product has been damaged, file a claim immediately with the carrier stating the extent of the damage. -
Page 11: Wiring The Unit
Failure to observe this warning could cause serious injury or death. Before permanently installing the PA300-100 system, plan all wire routings and select the mounting locations for the siren amplifier/relay module. Read and understand all instructions included with related equipment before installing it. -
Page 12: Figure 1 100 W Siren Connections
Wiring the Unit Figure 1 100 W Siren Connections PA300-100 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 13: Overview Of The Pa300-100 Connections
Download the Convergence Network Configuration Software at https://www.fedsig.com/software-downloads. General Purpose Inputs The PA300-100 has a total of four general-purpose inputs available. These inputs detect active-high (battery). All inputs are software-configurable options that include siren activation or siren mute, timer settings, and switch operation. See the Convergence Network Configuration Software for all available programming options available for the PA300-100 inputs. -
Page 14: Horn Ring Transfer
9. Connect the other end of the relay coil to the opposite potential of that connected to the switched relay contact terminal in step 7. Speaker Connections The PA300-100 is designed to operate with one 11-ohm impedence, 100 W speaker. Speaker Diagnostics The PA300-100 siren is designed to detect speaker faults. The diagnostic LED available on the front of the keypad can provide operating status of the amplifier output. -
Page 15: Radio Re-Broadcast
The ignition input is a programmable active high input that can be used to turn on and off the PA300-100 system. This input can be programmed to keep the system alive for a set time after the ignition is removed. By default, this input is not configured. -
Page 16: Mounting The Pa300-100
Mounting the PA300-100 Mounting the PA300-100 The next step in the installation after wiring and connecting the system is to permanently mount the siren in the vehicle. Verify that the mounting locations you selected earlier are safe for installing these components. Review the following precautions before mounting the equipment. -
Page 17: Figure 3 Pa300-100 Dimensions
Mounting the PA300-100 Figure 3 PA300-100 Dimensions 7.0 in 1.0 in 6.0 in 2.5 in Installation and Maintenance Instructions Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 18: Mounting The Siren
Mounting the PA300-100 Figure 4 Mounting Hardware Dimensions 0.47 in (1.19 cm) 0.28in (0.71 cm) 4.37 in (11.09 cm) Figure 5 Bail Bracket Assembly Mounting the Siren To mount the siren: 1. Use the bracket as a template or use the dimensions shown in Figure 4 to mark the centers of the two mounting holes. -
Page 19: Testing The Installation
Horn ring siren activation/deactivation Rotary – Tone 1 Priority Rotary – Tone 2 HI-LO Turns off keypad backlighting and siren power Volume Switch Table 5 PA300-100 Button Default Programming Button Default Function BTN 1 Air Horn BTN 2 Manual Peak Hold Installation and Maintenance Instructions Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 20: Horn Ring Operation
Testing the Installation Table 6 PA300-100 Input Default Programming Button Default Function Ignition Not used Park Siren Mute White Light Cutoff (LB/ILS/CNSM) Horn Ring Siren Tone Override/Control Transferred by volume switch Light Bar – Pattern 10 Front Cutoff Input 1 ILS –... -
Page 21: Control Head Legends And Safety Messages
Control Head Legends and Safety Messages Control Head Legends and Safety Messages To complete the installation, the kit includes: • A scored sheet of replaceable keypad legends that identify the functions of the control head buttons. Before installing the legends, configure the operation of the control head with the Convergence Configuration Software. -
Page 22: Applying The Siren Safety Labels In The Vehicle
Do not install the labels in locations that would impair the operators’ ability to operate the vehicle. Never install the labels in areas where airbags may deploy. Figure 8 Safety Message Card (left) and Siren Safety Labels (right) PA300-100 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 23: Safety Messages
Safety Messages Safety Messages Safety Messages to Personnel Servicing Federal Electronic Sirens People’s lives depend on your proper servicing of Federal Signal products. It is important to read and follow all instructions shipped with the products. Listed below are some other safety instructions and precautions you should follow: •... -
Page 24: Servicing The Unit
Table 7 Service Parts Description Part Number Replacement Microphone Z258B577D-03 Keypad Legends 8572294 Wire Assembly, I/O, PA300-100 17501360 Term, #8, 6 AWG 19001363 Knob, Volume 141134 Screw, 8-32 Shoulder, Fillister HD, 6-Lobe 70000738-10 Getting Technical Support and Service...
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