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Operations

Informer-PA for Public Address Interface (Model I-IP2 Series C) 

Federal Signal www.fedsig.com

Visual Indications

Table 5 Visual Indications

LED

Description

POWER The green Power LED turns on when power is connected and the device is 

connected to a Federal Signal enabled network server. The Power LED flashes 

on for 100 ms when the unit is disconnected from the server.

Audio/Relay - Input/Output Connections

The relays can be programmed to cycle on and off, or come on continuously with 

programmable on time, off time, and total-time.
The relay outputs can be reset manually or reset after a programmable number of 

seconds. 
A removable eight-position connector is located on the rear of the Informer-PA for making 

electrical connections. The connector accepts 3/16-inch (5 mm) stripped wire,  

18-26 AWG.
The output level is adjustable from 0 to 2.5 V

P-P

 into 600 ohms with a 1 kHz tone. 

Each Informer-PA has two SPDT relays rated at 5 A at 30 Vdc.
Make electrical connections to the Input/Output connector as follows.

Table 6 JP3 Input/Output Connections

JP3 (Field Wiring)

1 – Normally closed, relay #2 

2 – Common, relay #2

3 – Normally open, relay 2

4 – Normally closed, relay #1

5 – Common, relay #1

6 – Normally open, relay 1

7 – 600 ohms audio output

8 – 600 ohms audio output

Alert Rear Input

Located on the back of the Informer-PA housing is a two-position Rear Input Connector. 

The removable connector accepts 5 mm (3/16 in) stripped wire, 18-26 AWG.

Table 7 J1 Rear Input

J1

Rear Input (Dry contact across pins activates input)

2 – Active low input (Pulled to 4.5 Vdc internally through 4.75 kilohms)

1 – Ground

Summary of Contents for C Series

Page 1: ...0 0820 Printed in U S A Copyright 2019 2020 Federal Signal Corporation Informer PA for Public Address Interface Model I IP2 Series C Dual Rack Wall Mount Description Specifications Installation and Op...

Page 2: ...ederal Signal Drive University Park IL 60484 email to info fedsig com or call 1 708 534 3400 This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied contractual or statutory includ...

Page 3: ...Ordering Information 8 Specifications 9 Installation 10 Determine a Suitable Location 10 Rack Mounting 10 Wall Mounting 11 Memory Card Removal and Installation 12 Testing and Training 13 Operations 1...

Page 4: ...5 Visual Indications 14 Table 6 JP3 Input Output Connections 14 Table 7 J1 Rear Input 14 Table 8 FS232 Connector Pin out 15 Table 9 J2 Input Power 15 Table 10 Replacement Part Numbers 16 Figures Figur...

Page 5: ...ystem regularly to confirm that it will be operational in an emergency Safety Messages to Installers People s lives depend on your safe installation of our products It is important to follow all instr...

Page 6: ...system may not provide the intended audible warning and service personnel may be exposed to death permanent hearing loss or other bodily injury File these instructions in a safe place and refer to the...

Page 7: ...simplifies wide scale deployments The Informer PA provides an unmatched value for indoor alert and notification for schools hospitals police and fire stations government facilities and industrial pla...

Page 8: ...Information Part Numbers Description I IP2 Dual Rack Wall Desk Mount Informer PA I IP IO Informer IP Desk Mount I IPW Informer IP Wall Mount I IP100DC Informer100 24 Vdc 100 watt speaker I IP100AC In...

Page 9: ...1 inches 43 18 x 355 6 x 154 94 mm Weight 2 5 lb 1 1 kg Shipping Weight 4 lb 1 8 kg Table 4 Compliance Electromagnetic Interference Complies with FCC Title 47 Part 15 FCC Part 15 Class B Radio Frequen...

Page 10: ...Suitable Location When choosing a location for the Informer PA consider the following criteria Place as far as possible from electrically noisy electronic devices to avoid interference Examples of no...

Page 11: ...f the cord into the power jack located at the rear of the Informer PA Route the cord to ensure it is protected against walking on tripping over or pinching the cord Wall Mounting The Informer PA can a...

Page 12: ...into the power jack located at the rear of the Informer PA Route the cord to ensure it is protected against walking on tripping over or pinching the cord Memory Card Removal and Installation The micro...

Page 13: ...the emergency operating plan Alerts should exceed the ambient sound levels by at least 10 dB to ensure they can be heard Conduct testing regularly per facility safety plans to ensure the equipment rem...

Page 14: ...of the Informer PA for making electrical connections The connector accepts 3 16 inch 5 mm stripped wire 18 26 AWG The output level is adjustable from 0 to 2 5 VP P into 600 ohms with a 1 kHz tone Eac...

Page 15: ...mer PA has an eight pin Ethernet port for connecting to the Communications network The port accepts 42 to 57 Vdc PoE per IEEE 802 3af Ethernet wire runs must be less than 328 feet 100 meters from the...

Page 16: ...he picture below and order the corresponding part number Table 10 Replacement Part Numbers Picture Part Number 13900406A 08 140372A 08 Getting Service If you are experiencing any difficulties contact...

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