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- Page 1 Solar Power Option Models: PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48 Description, Installation, and Operation Manual 255379 Rev. E14 0824 Printed in U.S.A. © 2014-2024 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
Contents Safety Messages..............................6 General Description ..............................9 Overview ................................9 Features ................................9 Specifications ................................9 Installation ................................10 Installing the Solar Panel Bracket ........................10 Required Equipment ............................10 Side Pole Installation ..........................10 Top-of-Pole Installation ..........................15 Power Supply and Wiring .............................17 Power Supply ..............................17 Wiring the 48 V Junction Box ..........................17 Wiring the 24 V Junction Box ..........................18 Wiring the 24 V Junction Box (110 W Modules, three conductors) .............. - Page 4 Figure 22 Two-Way Primary Solar with AC UltraVoice Wiring Diagram ............39 Figure 23 Hawaii UltraVoice Wiring Diagram ......................40 Figure 24 Solar Assembly for the UltraVoice ......................41 Figure 25 Solar Assembly for the DC Series Siren Control System ..............42 Solar Power Option (Models PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
- Page 5 Tables Table 1 Side Pole Mount ............................9 Table 2 Top-of-Pole Mount ............................9 Table 3 Required Tools ............................10 Table 4 Recommended AGM and GEL Batteries ....................25 Table 5 Lead Acid Batteries ..........................26 Table 6 Settings for Switches ..........................27 Description, Installation, and Operation Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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Page 6: 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. Solar Power Option (Models PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... - Page 7 Safety Messages • 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. File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them periodically.
- 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. Solar Power Option (Models PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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Page 9: General Description
Applications include, but are not limited to, remote tsunami sirens, muster stations, and tornado sirens. The PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48 provide 240 watts of power for charging batteries in 24 or 48 Vdc applications. These systems are equipped with solar regulators for accurate control, protection, and solar panel monitoring. -
Page 10: Installation
3,700 pounds (1678 kg). Ensure that soil loads will conform to this size utility pole. NOTE: Certain soil conditions may require guying for the pole. Check with the proper building authorities. Solar Power Option (Models PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... - Page 11 Installation To install a side pole mount solar bracket onto a wooden utility pole: Uncrate and identify the various parts. You can use an empty box as a platform to protect assembly and modules from damage. Place the solar modules face down with their junction boxes toward the center for the modules or toward the top for the 110 W panels.
- Page 12 20° to 0° 25° Tilt angles are limited to a minimum of 25° and a maximum of 60°. Find the vertical distance Y for your setup from the tilt angle charts. Solar Power Option (Models PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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Page 13: Figure 1 Placement Of 65+ W Module (Top View)
Installation Figure 1 Placement of 65+ W Module (Top View) LOCATOR HOLE 24.75 Description, Installation, and Operation Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 14: Figure 2 Side Pole Mount (65+ W Modules)
35° 26.0 in (66.0 cm) 40° 26.0 in (66.0 cm) 45° 31.5 in (80.0 cm) 50° 33.5 in (85.1 cm) 55° 42.5 in (108.0 cm) 60° 48.0 in (121.9 cm) Solar Power Option (Models PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 15: Top-Of-Pole Installation
Installation Figure 3 Side Pole Mount (110 W Modules) TILT ANGLE° Tilt Angle Vertical Distance Y Hole Number from horizontal 30° 23.0 in (58.4 cm) 35° 30.0 in (76.2 cm) 40° 28.8 in (73.0 cm) 45° 37.5 in (95.3 cm) 55°... -
Page 16: Figure 4 Top-Of-Pole Mount
5. Find the vertical distance Y for your setup from the tilt angle chart. For best results, the solar modules must face true south. 6. Using the stainless steel u-bolt provided, secure the solar bracket onto the pole. Figure 4 Top-of-Pole Mount TILT ANGLE° 291356B Solar Power Option (Models PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 17: Power Supply And Wiring
Power Supply and Wiring Tilt Angle Vertical Distance Y from horizontal 25° 5.0 in (12.7 cm) 30° 5.5 in (14.0 cm) 35° 6.3 in (15.9 cm) 40° 7.0 in (17.8 cm) 45° 7.5 in (19.1 cm) 50° 7.8 in (19.7 cm) Power Supply and Wiring Power Supply Connect four 65+ watt, 12-volt solar modules in series to supply a 48 Vdc power supply... -
Page 18: Wiring The 24 V Junction Box
Control Cabinet. Run the cable through the 1/2-inch NPT aluminum cord grip provided and connect to the solar regulator using the spade terminals. 10. Installation is now complete. Solar Power Option (Models PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 19: Figure 5 Module Wiring (Back View)
Power Supply and Wiring Figure 5 Module Wiring (back view) 3-CONDUCTOR CABLE (QTY. 3) CABLE CLAMP (QTY. 7) 2-CONDUCTOR CABLE TO SOLAR REGULATOR IN CONTROL CABINET (BACK VIEW) MODULE WIRING 291357B Description, Installation, and Operation Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 20: Figure 6 Wiring Pvs220W Option
3-COND CABLE BUTT SPLICE 2-COND CABLE RED (+) BLK (-) (PVS220W-48) 55W,12V 55W,12V 55W,12V 55W,12V 3-COND CABLE 3-COND CABLE 3-COND CABLE BUTT SPLICE 2-COND CABLE RED (+) BLK (-) 291358B Solar Power Option (Models PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 21: Wiring The 24 V Junction Box (110 W Modules, Three Conductors)
Power Supply and Wiring Figure 7 Wiring PVS240W Option 24 VOLT SYSTEM (PVS240W-24) 60W,12V 60W,12V 60W,12V 60W,12V TO SOLAR REGULATOR PV+ TO SOLAR REGULATOR PV- 48 VOLT SYSTEM (PVS240W-48) 60W,12V 60W,12V 60W,12V 60W,12V TO SOLAR REGULATOR PV+ TO SOLAR REGULATOR PV-... -
Page 22: Wiring The 24 V Junction Box (110 W Modules, Four-Wire)
Form a drip loop where the cable enters the Control Cabinet. Run the cable through the 1/2-inch NPT aluminum cord grip provided and connect to the solar regulator using the spade terminals. 8. Installation is now complete. Solar Power Option (Models PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 23: Figure 8 Module Wiring 110 W Panels
Power Supply and Wiring Figure 8 Module Wiring 110 W Panels Description, Installation, and Operation Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 24: Figure 9 Wiring Pvs220W Option
Power Supply and Wiring Figure 9 Wiring PVS220W Option Solar Power Option (Models PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 25: Solar Regulator Settings-24 Vdc Operation
Solar Regulator Settings—24 Vdc Operation Solar Regulator Settings—24 Vdc Operation Federal Signal equipment can operate in solar only or in a multi-power configuration (by using Solar Panels and AC Battery Charger). For the Morningstar Prostar PS-30M Solar ® Regulator, Federal Signal recommends the following settings for solar-only configuration. Make these settings by removing the front cover and adjusting the DIP switch block located on the bottom right of the PS-30M Solar Regulator. -
Page 26: Figure 11 Solar Only For Agm And Gel Batteries
For the Lead Acid batteries (see Table 6), set the DIP switches as shown in Figure 13. Figure 12 Solar Only for Lead Acid Batteries The following switches set to the ON position: 2, 5, 6 SOLAR REGULATOR SETTINGS SWITCHES Solar Power Option (Models PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 27: Solar Panels And Ac Battery Charger
Solar Regulator Settings—24 Vdc Operation Table 6 Settings for Switches Settings Battery Type Absorp. Float Equalize Absorp. Equalize Equalize Equalize 4-5-6 Stage Stage Stage Time Time Timeout Interval (mins) (mins) (mins) (days) off-off-off 1 - Sealed* 14.0 13.5 off-off-on 2 - Sealed* 14.2 13.5 14.4... -
Page 28: Programming The Ps-30M
Connect USB MeterBus Adapter (UMC-1) to the Serial port of PS-30M (black RJ-12 jack on PS-30M). 5. Open MSView. 6. Select Devices > Search for Connected Devices. PS-30M appears Solar Power Option (Models PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... - Page 29 Solar Regulator Settings—24 Vdc Operation Now that connectivity has been established between the MSView software and the PS-30M, upload the configuration file. To upload the configuration file: Select Tools > Prostar PWM Setup Wizard. The Warning dialog box appears. Click OK. The Custom Setpoints Summary window appears.
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Page 30: 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 Solar Power Option (Models PVS240W-24 and PVS240W-48) Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 31: Figure 14 Final Assembly Solar Bracket 65+ W (4 Panel)
2645 FEDERAL SIGNAL DRIVE - UNIVERSITY PARK,IL 60466 BRACKET ASSEMBLY FINISH: MATERIAL DESCRIBED AND INFORMATION CONVEYED IS NONE PROPRIETARY TO FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION, IS OR MAY BE THE SUBJECT OF PATENT APPLICATIONS, AND MAY NOT BE COPIED, DIVULGED TO OTHERS, OR USED SEE ECR #20668 05/09/24 REMOVE BURRS, SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES FOR MANUFACTURING WITHOUT CONSENT. -
Page 32: Figure 15 Final Assembly Solar Bracket Side Mount 110 W
0.12] NUT, EL STOP, 3/8-16, 0.468/0.138" THK, SS 7058A013 MATERIAL DESCRIBED AND INFORMATION CONVEYED IS PROPRIETARY TO FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION, IS OR SCALE AT B SIZE: FINISH MAY BE THE SUBJECT OF PATENT APPLICATIONS, AND MAY NOT BE COPIED, DIVULGED TO OTHERS, OR USED FOR MANUFACTURING WITHOUT CONSENT. -
Page 33: Figure 16 Final Assembly Solar Bracket Top-Of-Pole Mount 110 W (2 Panel)
0.12] BOLT. U, 1/2-13, SS, FOR A 4" PIPE 7003018A MATERIAL DESCRIBED AND INFORMATION CONVEYED IS PROPRIETARY TO FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION, IS OR FINISH SCALE AT B SIZE: MAY BE THE SUBJECT OF PATENT APPLICATIONS, AND MAY NOT BE COPIED, DIVULGED TO OTHERS, OR USED NUT, EL STOP, 3/8-16, 0.468/0.436"... -
Page 34: Figure 17 Dcb And Dcfcb Solar Wiring
Figure 17 DCB and DCFCB Solar Wiring... -
Page 35: Figure 18 Dcfctb Solar Wiring
Figure 18 DCFCTB Solar Wiring... -
Page 36: Figure 19 One-Way Solar Ultravoice Wiring Diagram
Figure 19 One-Way Solar UltraVoice Wiring Diagram... -
Page 37: Figure 20 Two-Way Solar Ultravoice Wiring Diagram
Figure 20 Two-Way Solar UltraVoice Wiring Diagram... -
Page 38: Figure 21 Two-Way Primary Ac With Solar Ultravoice Wiring Diagram
Figure 21 Two-Way Primary AC with Solar UltraVoice Wiring Diagram... -
Page 39: Figure 22 Two-Way Primary Solar With Ac Ultravoice Wiring Diagram
Figure 22 Two-Way Primary Solar with AC UltraVoice Wiring Diagram... -
Page 40: Figure 23 Hawaii Ultravoice Wiring Diagram
Figure 23 Hawaii UltraVoice Wiring Diagram... -
Page 41: Figure 24 Solar Assembly For The Ultravoice
0.005 2645 FEDERAL SIGNAL DRIVE - UNIVERSITY PARK,IL 60466 MATERIAL DESCRIBED AND INFORMATION CONVEYED IS PROPRIETARY TO FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION, IS OR MAYNOT BE COPIED, DIVULGED TO OTHERS, OR USED FOR MANUFACTURING WITHOUT CONSENT. REMOVE BURRS, SHARP CORNERS AND EDGES... -
Page 42: Figure 25 Solar Assembly For The Dc Series Siren Control System
ā 0.12] x.xxx[x.xx] 7011A069-08 SCREW MATERIAL DESCRIBED AND INFORMATION CONVEYED IS PROPRIETARY TO FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION, IS OR FINISH SCALE AT B SIZE: MAY BE THE SUBJECT OF PATENT APPLICATIONS, AND MAY NOT BE COPIED, DIVULGED TO OTHERS, OR USED FOR MANUFACTURING WITHOUT CONSENT.
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