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Federal Signal Corporation PA4000 Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Federal Signal Corporation PA4000 Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

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PA4000
Installation and
Maintenance Instructions
25500813
Rev A0 0822
Printed in U.S.A.
© Copyright 2022 Federal Signal Corporation

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  • Page 1 PA4000 Installation and Maintenance Instructions 25500813 Rev A0 0822 Printed in U.S.A. © Copyright 2022 Federal Signal Corporation...

  • 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

    Safety Messages for Installers and Operators ................5 Safety Messages to Installers of Sound/Light Systems .................. 5 Safety Messages to Operators of Sound/Light Systems .................8 An Overview of the PA4000 ......................10 Siren, PA, and Speakers ............................10 Light Bars and SignalMaster® Control ........................10 FS Vehicle Integration .............................10...
  • Page 4 Table 3 Relay Specifications ............................11 Table 4 Kit Contents ..............................12 Table 5 Switch Default Programming ........................24 Table 6 PA4000 Button Default Programming ..................... 24 Table 7 PA4000 Input Default Programming ......................24 Table 8 Service Parts ..............................28 Figures Figure 1 100 W Single-Tone and 200 W Dual-Tone Sirens .................

  • Page 5: Safety Messages For Installers And Operators

    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 Pathfinder siren amplifier/relay module. The safety messages presented in this chapter and throughout the manual are reminders to exercise extreme care at all times.
  • Page 6 • Do NOT install equipment or route wiring or cord in the deployment path of an airbag. • If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed, verify with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be recalibrated for proper airbag deployment. PA4000 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 7 Safety Messages for Installers and Operators • Locate the control head so the vehicle, controls, and microphone can be operated safely. • 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.

  • Page 8: Safety Messages To Operators Of Sound/Light Systems

    Temperature changes and sunlight can cause suction cups to lose holding power. Periodically check the unit to be sure the suction cups have a firm grip on the PA4000 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
  • Page 9 Safety Messages for Installers and Operators mounting surface. An improperly secured light could fall off of the vehicle, causing injury and damage. • The holding power of magnetic mounting systems is dependent upon surface finish, surface flatness, and thickness of the steel mounting surface. Therefore, to promote proper magnetic mounting: •...

  • Page 10: An Overview Of The Pa4000

    12 V or 24 V negative ground system. The PA4000 siren uses class D amplifier technology without the need for a large and heavy transformer. The PA4000 provides two independent 100 W channels of audio for a total of 200 W.

  • Page 11: Programmable Solid-State Auxiliary Relays

    An Overview of the PA4000 Programmable Solid-State Auxiliary Relays The PA4000 has 12 solid-state relays: five 10 A active high solid-state relays, one 10  A high-low, and six 5 A high. The maximum output current for each relay can be set with the Convergence Network Configuration Software.

  • Page 12: Pa4000 Kit Contents

    Lockwasher, Internal Tooth, 1/4-inch 7075A016 Wiring the PA4000 Before permanently installing the PA4000 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. Ensure that all wiring is protected from damage during normal operation of the vehicle and away from any sharp edges and screws.

  • Page 13: Overview Of The Pa4000 Connections

    Overview of the PA4000 Connections Overview of the PA4000 Connections To prepare the vehicle for connecting the Convergence Network system: AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT: Do not install equipment or route wiring in the deployment path of an airbag. Failure to observe this warning will reduce the effectiveness of the airbag or potentially dislodge the equipment, causing serious injury or death.

  • Page 14: Relay Outputs

    The PA4000 has a total of twelve solid-state relay outputs available. Relays 1-6 can each provide up to 10 A switched from the battery terminal on the PA4000. Relay 6 can switch both battery (active-high) and ground (active-low). Relays 7-12 can each provide up to 5 A switched from the battery terminal on the PA4000.
  • Page 15 Overview of the PA4000 Connections To wire the horn ring: 1. Cut the wire that connects the switch for the vehicle horn ring to the horn or horn relay. See Figure 1 on page 16 and Figure 2 on page 17.

  • Page 16: Figure 1 100 W Single-Tone And 200 W Dual-Tone Sirens

    Overview of the PA4000 Connections Figure 1 100 W Single-Tone and 200 W Dual-Tone Sirens PA4000 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...

  • Page 17: Figure 2 100 W Siren With Integrated Rumbler

    Overview of the PA4000 Connections Figure 2 100 W Siren with Integrated Rumbler Installation and Maintenance Instructions Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...

  • Page 18: Speaker Connections

    The ignition input is a programmable active high input that can be used to turn on and off the PA4000 system. The ignition input should be hooked up to the vehicle- supplied ignition only. Using other sources (for example, relays and aftermarket modules) may cause damage to the PA4000 ignition input.

  • Page 19: System Power

    System Power System Power The PA4000 system includes ring terminals for connecting the battery. The installer-supplied red (positive) and black (negative ground) power leads from the siren to the vehicle battery should be as short and direct as possible. Crimp the supplied ring terminal on the red lead and connect it through an in-line fuse to the positive battery terminal.

  • Page 20: Figure 4 Pathfinder Dimensions

    Mounting the PA4000 SEAT REMOVAL PRECAUTION: If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed, verify with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be recalibrated for proper airbag deployment. UNIT REQUIRES AIR FLOW: Do not install the siren in areas where the air flow is restricted.

  • Page 21: Mounting The Siren

    Mounting the PA4000 Figure 5 Mounting Hardware Dimensions 0.47 in (1.19 cm) 0.28 in (0.71 cm) 4.37 in (11.09 cm) Figure 6 Bail Bracket Assembly Mounting the Siren To mount the siren: 1. Use the bracket as a template or use the dimensions shown in Figure 5 to mark the centers of the two mounting holes.

  • Page 22: Mounting The Control Head

    Mounting the PA4000 2. Choose a bit appropriate for the installer-supplied mounting hardware and drill the center of the two mounting holes. 3. Mount the bracket with the installer-supplied mounting hardware. 4. Insert the 1/4-20 carriage bolts into the bracket and loosely install the 1/4-inch washers and Keps ®...

  • Page 23: Testing The Pa4000 Installation

    Figure 8 Secure Control Head Testing the PA4000 Installation The PA4000 is programmed with a default configuration that you can use to quickly check your initial installation system before you configure the system. Test all vehicle functions, including horn operation, vehicle safety functions, and vehicle lighting systems for proper operation.

  • Page 24: Table 5 Switch Default Programming

    Priority and Relay 1 ON Rotary - Tone 2 Dual Tone (Wail/Yelp) and Relay 1 ON Volume Switch Turns Off Keypad Backlighing Table 6 PA4000 Button Default Programming BTN 1 Air Horn BTN 2 Manual Peak and Hold Table 7 PA4000 Input Default Programming...

  • Page 25: Control Head Legends And Safety Messages

    Control Head Legends and Safety Messages Horn Ring Operation • Rotary Position Wail - 8 second Yelp tone • Rotary Position Yelp - 8 second Priority tone • Rotary Position HF - Momentary Air Horn • Rotary Position Tone1 - Momentary Air Horn override •...

  • Page 26: Distributing The Safety Message Card

    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 11 Safety Message Card (left) and Siren Safety Labels (right) PA4000 Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...

  • Page 27: 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 28: Servicing The Pa4000

    Convergence Network Configuration Software You can download the Convergence Network Configuration Software at https://www.fedsig.com/software-downloads. Servicing the PA4000 Federal Signal recommends that the siren be returned to your local distributor or Federal Signal for service. External components, such as cabling, are available as replacement parts.

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