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- Page 1 Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 High Power, Directional Rotating Siren Description, Specifications, Installation, and Service Manual 25500289 Rev. A7 0824 Printed in U.S.A. © 2015-2024 Federal Signal Corporation. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Page 2: Limited Warranty
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
Installing New Brushes ..........................35 Replacing the Rotator Motor ........................37 Replacing the Chopper Motor for the Models 2001-130 and Equinox Sirens (K-CHPR1)......37 Replacing the Chopper Motor for the Model 508-128 Siren (K-CHPR1) ..........37 Description, Specifications, Installation, and Service Manual... - Page 4 Figure 19 Installing the New Black Cover ......................30 Figure 20 Wire Ties Around the Four Gauge Wires ....................30 Figure 21 Motor Components ..........................31 Figure 22 Removing Brush Shunt Bolt ........................32 Figure 23 Brush Spring Latched on Post ......................32 Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
- Page 5 Table 1 Specifications for the 2001-130 ....................... 11 Table 2 Signal Information for the 2001-130 ....................... 11 Table 3 Specifications for the Equinox ........................12 Table 4 Signal Information for the Equinox ......................12 Table 5 Specifications for the 508-128 .........................13 Table 6 Signal Information the 508-128 .......................13 Table 7 Sound Levels Predictions ........................14...
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Page 6: Safety Messages
Activating the sirens may not result in people taking the desired actions if those to be warned are not properly trained about the meaning of siren sounds. Siren users should follow FEMA recommendations and instruct those to be warned of corrective actions to be taken. Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... - Page 7 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. • 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.
- Page 8 NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury. Read and understand the information contained in this manual before attempting to install or service the siren. Pay careful attention to notices located on the equipment. Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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Page 9: General Description
A highly efficient design enables the siren to produce a high sound level while making moderate demands on the power source. The Equinox Siren is identical to the Model 2001-130 Siren, except the stator has 8 ports instead of 12 ports. -
Page 10: Signal Description
Three distinct warning signals • AC or solar-powered with battery operation or battery backup • Weather-resistant coating • Radio, IP, Landline, Satellite, and Cellular can be combined to provide a robust alerting solution Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 11: Specifications For The 2001-130
Specifications for the 2001-130 Specifications for the 2001-130 Table 1 Specifications for the 2001-130 Power Requirements* Siren Motor 48 V (DC or full wave rectified AC) 100 A (nominal) Rotator Motor 48 V (DC or full wave rectified AC) 1 A (nominal) Wiring Siren Motor 2 AWG minimum, 2 wires... -
Page 12: Specifications For The Equinox
*Power requirements refer to the power supplied by the batteries or optional AC operation with battery backup. ** The siren can operate throughout this temperature range provided the battery temperature is maintained at -18ºC (-0.4ºF) or higher. Table 4 Signal Information for the Equinox Signal Frequency Range Sweep Rate... -
Page 13: Specifications For The 508-128
Specifications for the 508-128 Specifications for the 508-128 Table 5 Specifications for the 508-128 Power Requirements* Siren Motor 48 V (DC or full wave rectified AC) 120 A (nominal) Rotator Motor 48 V (DC or full wave rectified AC) 1 A (nominal) Wiring Siren Motor 2 AWG minimum, 2 wires... -
Page 14: Installation Instructions
• Model 2001-130 Siren is approximately 6,400 feet. • Equinox Siren is approximately 4,525 feet. • Model 508-128 siren is approximately 5,572 feet. Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128... -
Page 15: Installing The Sirens
Pole Installation The 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Sirens come standard with mounting hardware for wood pole deployment. Federal Signal also offers models designed for mounting through the center of the pole. Typically, through-the-pole wiring is used with concrete, steel, or composite type poles where wiring can be managed through the center of the pole. -
Page 16: Figure 3 Typical Pole Installation (Model 508-128 Shown)
AC DISCONNECT, AND OPTIONAL 2001TRB/2001TRBP TO THE SIREN HEAD GROUND BONDING LEAD USING 6 AWG MINIMUM COPPER GROUND WIRE AND UL 486 LISTED GROUND BONDING COMPRESSION CONNECTORS. REFER TO THE TIA-J-STD-607-A GROUNDING STANDARD. 291364A Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 17: Figure 4 Siren Leg Assembly
Installation Instructions Figure 4 Siren Leg Assembly SIREN BASE PLATE LEGS (4) SEE DETAIL BELOW 1/2-13 HEX NUTS (8) SPLIT LOCKWASHERS (8) 1/2-13 HEX HD. BOLTS (8) LEGS (4) 291307B Using the 3-feet-long angle iron legs, the siren is mounted on the Class 2 utility pole as follows: Uncrate the siren and remove the nuts that hold the siren on the shipping base. -
Page 18: Figure 5 Leg Assembly Diameters
Figure 6 Mounting Plate Dimensions 18.00 9.00 2.39 3.49 6.23 3.49 2.39 3.49 9.00 4X 1.62 6.23 18.00 Ă23.25 3.49 4X 2.47 20X Ă0.56 4X 45Ā 4X 4.94 DETAIL "A" 291365A 4X 90Ā Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 19: Through-The-Pole Mount
Through-the-pole mounting allows you to wire through the pole’s center and through the siren’s bottom plate into the lower box. Typically, through-the-pole wiring is used with concrete, steel, or composite type poles. These models are the 2001-130-C, Equinox-C, and 508-128-C. -
Page 20: Wiring The Siren
Take care to ensure that all wire connections are firmly tightened. To properly tighten the wire connections in the terminal block, insert the wire, firmly tighten the setscrew, move the wires to loosen, and repeat the process until the wires are securely tightened. Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 21: Pre-Operation Checkout
Service and Maintenance Pre-operation Checkout After the siren has been completely installed, perform the following checks before putting the siren into service. SOUND HAZARD: The output level of this siren is capable of causing permanent hearing damage. Therefore, ALWAYS wear hearing protection when performing tests or maintenance on the siren. -
Page 22: Testing And Inspecting The Siren
For the 508-128 Siren, inspect and repair the horn screen as required. 8. For Models 2001-130 and Equinox Sirens, remove the back and top housing covers to view the collector housing opening (access hole). Replace the blue plug or tape with a black plug on the collector housing opening, if necessary. -
Page 23: Servicing The Siren
Service and Maintenance Servicing the Siren This section includes procedures and illustrations to adjust, repair, and replace various siren components. SOUND HAZARD: To prevent the siren from sounding or rotating, always turn off power at the disconnect switch and disconnect the 48 Vdc, 4 AWG red wire in the Control Cabinet before performing any maintenance on the siren. -
Page 24: Figure 9 Spring Scale Attachment To Siren
This causes the clutch to slip, causing the rotate motor to draw current above “normal.” The current draw above normal causes the system to report a rotation failure. If a failure is not reported, contact Technical Support. Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 25: Replacing The Blue Plug Or Tape Over Collector Access Hole
Service and Maintenance Replacing the Blue Plug or Tape Over Collector Access Hole To replace the blue plug or tape over the collector housing opening: Remove and discard the blue plug or tape. Scrape off the blue RTV (if applicable) from the collector housing opening (access hole). -
Page 26: Replacing The Collector Ring, Brush Holder Assemblies, And Black Cover
Remove the four bolts on the side of the collector housing assembly (Figure 13) and remove the brush assembly. NOTE: Press down on the brush assembly while removing the four bolts. While in position, the brush assembly is under spring tension. Figure 13 Installation/Removal Brush Assembly Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 27: Removing The Collector Ring Assembly
Service and Maintenance 5. Remove the lead wire from the brush holder. Remove the worn brush from the brush holder in the brush holder plate (Figure 14). Figure 14 Brush Holder Assembly K-BRSH1 Includes: eight position brush holders, eight brushes, eight brush holders, set-screws, and wires 6. -
Page 28: Figure 15 Collector Housing Opening
10. Ensure that collector rings are concentrically aligned before replacing the brush assembly. 11. Replace the brush assembly. 12. Look through the access hole and ensure that brushes contact the proper collector rings. Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 29: Figure 17 Placing Rubber Plug Over The Access Hole
Service and Maintenance 13. Install the black plug. Place a rubber plug over the access hole to seal it against water ingress. Place the word UP at the top and DOWN at the bottom (Figure 17). Figure 17 Placing Rubber Plug Over the Access Hole 14. -
Page 30: Figure 19 Installing The New Black Cover
Remove excess wire ties. Position the motor wires with drip a configuration as shown in Figure 20. Figure 20 Wire Ties Around the Four Gauge Wires 18. Replace the back panel. Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 31: Inspecting And Servicing The Chopper Motor Brushes
The chopper motor is designed to be maintenance-free. Federal Signal recommends inspecting motor brushes and commutators every three years. Accessing the Motor To access the motor on the 2001-130 and Equinox Sirens: Remove the inner cone by removing the four 1/4-20 hex head screws at the back of the cone. -
Page 32: Figure 22 Removing Brush Shunt Bolt
Brush Shunt After the bolt is removed, pull back the brush spring. Pull the brush spring back and latch it on the post (Figure 23). Figure 23 Brush Spring Latched on Post Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 33: Figure 24 Brush Spring Measurement
Service and Maintenance 8. Once the brush spring is secured on the post, the brush can be removed and measured. To measure the brush length, use a caliper to measure from the radius of the commutator side of the brush to the flat of the shunt side (Figure 24). Figure 24 Brush Spring Measurement Radius Flat Stunt Side... -
Page 34: Inspecting The Commutator
This is common on newer motors and will eventually become more uniform when the motor has more run time and the brushes become fully seated. Figure 26 depicts a commutator with streaky film due to limited run time. Figure 26 Streaky Brush Film Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 35: Installing New Brushes
Service and Maintenance Replace commutators that exhibit pitting or excessive wear. Figure 27 shows an example of a commutator with pitting, and Figure 28 shows an example of a commutator with excessive wear. Figure 27 Pitting on Commutator The surface shows large amounts of pitting. -
Page 36: Figure 29 Replacing Brush Shunt Bolt
12. Inspect the motor to ensure all brushes are installed, all bolts are present, and all brush springs are engaged. 13. Reinstall all covers and test the operation of the chopper motor. Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 37: Replacing The Rotator Motor
Grease all gear surfaces with lithium-based grease. 5. Replace the housing panels. Replacing the Chopper Motor for the Models 2001-130 and Equinox Sirens (K-CHPR1) To replace the chopper motor: Remove the inner cone by removing the four 1/4-20 hex head screws at the back of the cone. -
Page 38: Replacing The Screen/Hardware For The 508-128 Siren
(8402224B), drill the horn flange (Figure 31). Figure 31 Drill Horn Flange for the 508-128 Siren 42.5° 4x 20.0° 4x 85.0° Ø 52.40 4x 90.0° Drill 12x Ø 9/32" (.28) Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 39: Replacement Parts For Siren Head
Service and Maintenance Secure the bracket (8402224B) with C-clamps and mark the drill pattern. Drill new holes using a 9/32-inch drill bit. Attach each of the four (8402224B) brackets against the back side of the fiberglass flange using three supplied 1/4-20 stainless steel screws (7000A345-16), three flat washers (7072A024), and three 1/4-20 nylon lock nuts (7058A010). -
Page 40: Getting Technical Support And Service
For Technical Support, contact: Federal Signal Technical Support Phone: 800-524-3021 or 708-534-4790 Email: techsupport@fedsig.com www.fedsig.com For Customer Support, contact: Federal Signal Customer Support Phone: 800-548-7229 or 708-534-3400 extension 367511 Email: customersupport@fedsig.com www.fedsig.com Models 2001-130, Equinox, and 508-128 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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