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Whelen Engineering Company WPS-4000 Series Installation Manual

Whelen Engineering Company WPS-4000 Series Installation Manual

High power voice & siren system
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ENGINEERING COMPANY INC.
51 Winthrop Road
Chester, Connecticut 06412-0684
Phone: (860) 526-9504
Internet: www.whelen.com
Sales e-mail: Iowsales@whelen.com
Customer Service e-mail: iowserv@whelen.com
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Methylene Chloride which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and
Bisphenol A, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WPS-4000 SERIES
HIGH POWER VOICE
& SIREN SYSTEM
INSTALLATION MANUAL
©2001 Whelen Engineering Company Inc.
For warranty information regarding this product, visit www.whelen.com/warranty
Form No.13565J (071414)
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  • Page 1 Bisphenol A, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. WPS-4000 SERIES HIGH POWER VOICE & SIREN SYSTEM INSTALLATION MANUAL ©2001 Whelen Engineering Company Inc. For warranty information regarding this product, visit www.whelen.com/warranty Form No.13565J (071414) Page 1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Important Note To Installation Technicians .................. page 5 Section I : Site Selection......................page 6 Section II: Utility Pole Preparation a) Pole Selection...................... page 7 b) Component Dimensions ..................page 7 Section III: Equipment Mounting a) Pole Top Mounting Bracket ................page 12 b) Electronic Cabinet Mounting ................

  • Page 3: Fig. 1 Station Drawing

    Fig. 1: Sample Station Drawing (AC Powered Battery Charger) 56" 38" 14.5" ALUMINUM TO COPPER GROUND LUG. NOTE: ANTENNA INSTALLATION MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FCC REGULATIONS. 1 POINT RACK, SPOOL INSULATOR AND SERVICE CLAMP FOR AC SUPPLY.* 4 AWG (MINIMUM) DRIP LOOP SOLID COPPER WIRE WEATHER HEAD FOR...

  • Page 4: Fig. 2 Station Drawing (With Optional Solar Panel)

    Fig. 2: Sample Station Drawing (Optional Solar Powered Battery Charger) 56" 38" 14.5" ALUMINUM TO COPPER GROUND LUG. NOTE: ANTENNA INSTALLATION MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL FCC REGULATIONS. 4 AWG (MINIMUM) OPTIONAL SOLAR SOLID COPPER WIRE CHARGER PANEL ANTENNA GROUND* NOTE: AVOID SHARP BENDS IN THE GROUND WIRES (4) 10' SECTIONS...

  • Page 5: Installation Sequence

    An Important Note to the Installation Technicians... The installation of this product requires careful planning and attention to detail! The installation of this system should NOT be attempted by individuals without experience in the disciplines necessary to this procedure (i.e. High-voltage electrical wiring, utility pole installation, etc.).

  • Page 6: Site Selection

    Section I: Site Selection The site selection for the WPS-4000 requires careful consideration in order to achieve the optimum coverage of the siren station. For a guideline to system planning, sound propagation and site selection we direct the user to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s “Outdoor Warning Systems Guide, CPG 1-17.”...

  • Page 7: Utility Pole Preparation

    Section II: Utility Pole Preparation... a) Pole Selection NOTE: This installation manual will address the procedures applicable to wooden utility poles of specific size and dimensions. Procedures for poles consisting of other materials (steel, concrete, etc.) are not addressed within this document. The information presented, however, provides the necessary data and guidelines for a successful installation regardless of pole material.

  • Page 8: Fig. 3 Pole Top Mounting Bracket Dimensions

    Fig. 3: Pole Top Mounting Bracket Dimensions 10.0” DIA. POLE (MAX.) 11.0” 10.0” 12.0” 13.5” 1” Clearance Between Top Of Pole and Inside Bottom Of Bracket 18.0” 30.0” 18.0” 7.5” 4.5” Page 8...

  • Page 9: Fig. 4 Type Ii Electronic Cabinet Dimensions

    Fig. 4: Type II Electronic Cabinet Dimensions LEFT SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW 33.2” 5.0” 39.5” 45.6” .75 DIA. 16.00” 2.0” 10.0” 30.7” Page 9...

  • Page 10: Fig. 5 Type Iii Electronic Cabinet Dimensions

    Fig. 5: Type III Electronic Cabinet Dimensions LEFT SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW 33.2” 5.00” 48.1” 39.5” .75” DIA. 13.0” 30.0” .75” DIA. 2.0” 10.0” 30.7" Page 10...

  • Page 11: Fig. 6 Antenna Mounting Bracket Dimensions

    Fig. 6: Antenna Mounting Bracket Dimensions NOTE: Antenna installation must be in compliance with all FCC REGULATIONS. IMPORTANT: Top of antenna mast must be positioned at least 1 inch below the bottom of the Pole Top Mounting Bracket regardless of antenna length. 4 AWG (minimum) solid copper wire speaker ground.

  • Page 12: Equipment Mounting

    Section III: Equipment Mounting a) Pole Top Bracket Installation... Items Required for installation (not included)..5/8” x 14” Hex or Square head mounting bolts 5/8” Hex or Square head nuts 5/8” Flat Washer sized for the above referenced mounting bolt 5/8”...

  • Page 13: Fig. 7 Pole Top Mounting Bracket

    Fig. 7: Pole Top Mounting Bracket 9.5 Inches (+/- 0.5) 5/8” x 14” Square- (or Hex-) Head Bolt 5/8” Flat Washer 5/8” Split Lock Washer 5/8” Square- (or Hex-) Head Nut Page 13...

  • Page 14: B) Electronic Cabinet Mounting

    b) Electronic Cabinet Mounting and Siren Connections... Mounting Items Required for installation (not included)..For Type II & III cabinets Qty. Qty. (Type II) (Type III) Description 5/8” x 14” Hex or Square head mounting bolts 5/8” Flat Washer sized for the above mounting bolt 5/8”...
  • Page 15 The WPS-4000 siren case assembly may be installed onto the pole and wired before setting the pole. NOTE: Note: Due to the weight of the siren amplifier panel, the electronic cabinet assembly must be transported in an upright fashion to prevent distortion of the amplifier panel.

  • Page 16: C) Siren Assembly Mounting

    c) Siren Assembly Mounting... Hardware required for installation (factory included)..3/4” Hex Head nuts 7/8” Flat Washers 3/4” Split Lock Washers Mount the speaker/rotator assembly to the pole top bracket. Make sure that the “N” cast into the top of the rotor assembly is oriented to the “N” on the pole top bracket. Secure the rotor assembly to the bracket using the hardware provided.

  • Page 17: Fig. 9 Siren To Pole Top Mounting Bracket (Side View)

    Fig. 9: Siren to Pole Top Mounting Bracket (Side View) 3/4” Hex Nut 7/8” Flat Washer 3/4” Lock Washer Page 17...

  • Page 18: D) Antenna Mounting (Optional)

    d) Antenna Mounting (optional)... NOTE: Antenna installation must be in compliance with all FCC regulations. The proper antenna bracket mounting location is determined by several considerations. The antenna bracket should be positioned as high on the utility pole as is possible. However, under no circumstances should the top of the installed antenna mast be any closer than one inch from the bottom of the Pole Top Mounting Bracket (see “Fig.

  • Page 19: E) Solar Panel Mounting (Optional)

    e) Solar Panel Mounting (optional)... The solar panel must be installed so that it is directly facing the earth’s equator with an unobstructed view. Failure to orient the solar panel in this way will result in significantly reduced charging effectiveness. The most critical aspect of properly mounting the solar panel involves achieving the optimum tilt angle.

  • Page 20: Fig. 11 Solar Panel Wiring Connections

    Fig. 11: Solar Panel Wiring Connections NOTE 1 WIRING DIAGRAM NOTE 3 (SOLAR PANEL) RED WIRE NOTE 5 3/4" FLEX CONDUIT (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED) (SOLAR PANEL) NOTE 2 NOTE 3 NOTE 4 BLACK WIRE NOTE NOTE 2 IMPORTANT! SOLAR PANELS (REAR VIEW) Be sure to remove the fuse from the Solar Regulator circuit board before either: A) Installing Solar Panels...

  • Page 21: Fig. 12 Solar Panel Mounting Views

    Fig. 12: Solar Panel Mounting Views 8.00” Remember to ALWAYS mount panels facing the Earth’s Equator Dimension Solar Panel Mounting Bracket Hardware Qty. Description 5/16 - 18 X 1” Hex Head Bolt 8.00” 5/16 - 18 Elastic Stop Nut 5/16” Flat Washer Lower Higher Latitudes...

  • Page 22: F) Determining Solar Panel Mounting Angle

    f) Determining Solar Panel Mounting Angle Determine the LATITUDE of your location. Find your Latitude on the table below and not the corresponding Tilt Angle. LATITUDE TILT ANGLE 0° to 9° 75° = Tilt Angle 10° to 20° 85° minus LATITUDE = Tilt Angle 21°...

  • Page 23: A) Siren Connections

    Section IV: Wiring a) Siren Connections For WPS-4000-3 & WPS-4000-4 systems, a 5-pair harness cable is provided. This cable has 5 BLACK wires numbered 1 to 5 and 5 RED wires numbered 1 to 5. WPS-4000-8 systems use a 10-pair harness cable 10 BLACK wires numbered 1 to 10 and 10 RED wires numbered 1 to 10.

  • Page 24: Fig. 13 Rotor Control And Siren Amplifier Connections

    Fig. 13: Rotor Control and Siren Amplifier Connections Black wire 1 Red wire 1 Black wire 2 Red wire 2 Location of Amps 5 - 8 (WPS-4000-8) Black wire 3 Red wire 3 Black wire 4 Red wire 4 Rotor Control FUSE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...

  • Page 25: B) Ac Wiring

    b) AC Wiring An AC Service (Single Phase only) with an acceptable disconnect is required. A 15 amp (minimum) 120 VAC circuit is recommended. Locate the service on the pole according to local codes, taking care that the service entrance will meet height requirements once the pole is set into place.

  • Page 26: Fig. 14 Ac Outlet Installation

    Fig. 14: AC Outlet Installation SECURE GROUND WIRES HERE ATTACH THE AC SERVICE FITTING AS SHOWN Page 26...

  • Page 27: C) Batteries

    c) Batteries Make sure that the system battery switch is in the OFF position. Install the batteries included with your system and connect them as shown in the illustration representing your cabinet type. MAKE SURE TO OBSERVE THE POLARITY OF THE TERMINALS BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS. NOTE: For battery wiring, DC wiring conventions are used (BLACK is ground (-)).

  • Page 28: Fig. 15 Battery Connections (Type Ii Cabinet)

    Fig. 15: Battery Connections (Type II Cabinet) System Battery Switch D C A M P E R E S D C A M P E R E S 10 20 30 40 V O LT S D C A M P E R E S Page 28...

  • Page 29: Fig. 16 Battery Connections (Type Iii Cabinet)

    Fig. 16: Battery Connections (Type III Cabinet) System Battery Switch D C A M P E R E S 10 20 30 40 V O LT S Page 29...

  • Page 30: D) Landline

    d) Landline (optional) As an option. the WPS-4000 may be remotely controlled by either landline or RF link. Either method communicates via a DTMF protocol. Remote control may be one-way or two- way. The one-way option simply controls the WPS-4000, while the two-way option controls the WPS-4000 and reports WPS-4000 status back to a central control point.

  • Page 31: System Test

    Section V: System Test... After the installation of the WPS-4000 station has been completed, a basic system check is recommended to confirm that the system is functioning properly. Before initiating these tests, locate the system LED’s on the main control board mounted to the cabinet door (see “Fig.

  • Page 32: Fig. 18 System Led Indicators

    Fig. 18: System LED Diagnostic Indicators Fault (RED) - Normally off. When a DC - Normally on. If no DC voltage was problem has been detected, this LED detected during a siren tone or SI TEST® will be on. this LED will be off. Active - This LED normally flashes at a AC - Normally on.

  • Page 33: Fig. 19 Electronic Cabinet Front Panel

    Fig. 19: Electronic Cabinet Front Panel (Type II). Siren Amplifier Diagnostic LED’s (8 cell system shown for reference) WAIL ATTACK ALERT CANCEL WHOOP HI-LO AIRHORN XMIT XMIT XMIT ® SI-TEST CARRIER AUDIO STATUS ROTOR ROTOR KEYPAD TEST Page 33...

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