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July 31, 2019
Volume Set Controls
On the backside of the siren unit there are two (2) variable resistors labeled: MICR and RADIO. These are
used to adjust the volume of the microphone and the radio respectively. To adjust the volume, use a preci-
sion screw driver to rotate the plastic screw-head for the appropriate variable resistor. Clock-wise will in-
crease volume and counter-clock-wise will decrease volume.
Operating Instructions
Standard Features:
The following are standard for the RDS17S, along with the features covered in the previous section of this
manual.
Adjustable Touch Pad Backlighting
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Activated by the ignition, the touchpad buttons have LED’s to
light every button. The backlight brightness is adjusted by holding SW9 (STBY/PA).
Beep Alert
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Alerts the user that a system function is active. When functions are left ”ON” for several
minutes, touchpad will beep to remind user that functions are activated.
Master Slide Switch:
This is a 3 position switch that can be programmed to provide one-touch activation
of essential emergency lights and other functions.
The switch positions are factory set to a default
which can be changed to meet a clients requirement. The slider positions can also be field pro-
grammed to activate other output and feature combinations (see page 8 for programming these).
Outputs:
Up to 14 outputs are available. These are controlled by push-button switches on the controller
panel. Some of the outputs are controlled in pairs. Two (2) outputs are capable of being made to
flash. One output can be made to function as momentary, 9 SEC timer or 30 SEC timer button if
necessary.
Siren Tones:
Three siren tones are standard: – WAIL (SW11), YELP (SW12), and STINGER (SW13) si-
ren tones are activated by pressing the appropriate touch button on the touchpad.
Air Horn/MANUAL:
(SW14) The electronic air horn can be sounded by pressing this button. This function
overrides other siren tones and this is the factory default for this switch. When programmed to the
manual mode see table 2-9 sounds a wail tone which will override all siren tones instead of the air
horn.
STBY/PA
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(SW9) when pressed, all siren tones are forced off and standby mode is activated. When in
standby mode, pressing the vehicle horn will sound a momentary AIR HORN. This switch can be
programmed to give a WAIL tone instead (SEE Table 1 - 14).
Programming
Check all program functions and features and select correct program mode to set the outputs and
functions for the installation.
In program mode 1 and 2, the bottom row of switches on the touch pad are used as an index to the func-
tions that are outlined in both Table 1 and 2. By setting the switches or ON/OFF while in the programming
mode the function or output will follow what is shown in the tables.
For example if the equipment configuration requires a momentary output
1) Look at table 1, is there a function for momentary output? NO then look at table 2. Yes, from this table
SW8 can be set to momentary.
2) Go back to table 1, confirm that SW8 can be set to output, YES (this is the factory default) and this
switch controls output 9 on the RDS16AS main relay box.
3) Enter program mode 1 confirm that SW13 is ON, if YES save the configuration, if NO set it to ON and
save the configuration.