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Figure 20 Wiring Options Continued

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1200 W

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600 W

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DSA2 #2

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DSA2 #2

DSA2 #1

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DSA2 #1

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Summary of Contents for DSA2

Page 1: ...Description Specifications and Installation Manual 25500171 Rev A3 0920 Printed in U S A Copyright 2017 2020 Federal Signal Corporation Directional Speaker Array Models DSA2 DSA4 DSA6 ...

Page 2: ...call 1 708 534 3400 This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied contractual or statutory including but not limited to the warranty of merchantability warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and any warranty against failure of its essential purpose All product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park...

Page 3: ...s 12 Installation Bracket Options 13 Pole Installation 17 Wood Utility Pole Installation 18 Concrete or Metal Pole Installation 18 Wall Mount Applications 22 Getting Service 24 Appendix A DSA Drawings 25 Tables Table 1 DSA Specifications 8 Table 2 Mounting Configurations and Horizontal Coverage 8 Table 3 General Specifications 9 Table 4 Wind Loading 9 Table 5 Mounting Kits 9 Table 6 Bracket Option...

Page 4: ...igure 7 Bracket I IP100 PM Picture 16 Figure 8 Bracket I IP100 PM Drawing 16 Figure 9 Typical Pole Installation 17 Figure 10 DSAMK1 Bracket Dimensions 19 Figure 11 DSAMK1 Bracket Picture 19 Figure 12 DSAMKSPB45 Bracket Dimensions 20 Figure 13 DSAMKSPB45 Bracket Picture 20 Figure 14 DSAMKSPB23 Bracket Dimensions 21 Figure 15 Top view of DSAMK4 bolt hole pattern 21 Figure 16 Wall Mount Configuration...

Page 5: ...lear Plant Guideline Planning If suitable warning equipment is not selected the installation site for the siren is not selected properly or the siren is not installed properly it may not produce the intended optimum audible warning Follow Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA recommendations If sirens are not activated in a timely manner when an emergency condition exists they cannot provide th...

Page 6: ...from remote control points Whenever possible disconnect all siren power including batteries before working near the siren Review and comply with any local or state noise control ordinances as well as OSHA noise exposure regulations and guidelines After installation or service test the siren system to confirm that it is operating properly Test the system regularly to confirm that it will be operati...

Page 7: ...directions A typical installation consists of between one and four arrays designed to be powered by a Federal Signal UltraVoice Controller A highly efficient design enables the speakers to produce a high sound level while making moderate demands on the power source Each array can contain between two and six individual speakers Figure 1 shows two DSA4s with a DSAMK4 bracket Figure 1 Two DSA4s with ...

Page 8: ...ollowing features Maintenance Free Multiple mounting options available wall pole wood or steel Able to mount up to four speaker arrays per pole Each speaker contains multiple 100 watt drivers Provides excellent voice reproduction when used with the UltraVoice Controller Available in three models for a wide range of sound coverage Specifications Table 1 DSA Specifications Color Black projectors and...

Page 9: ...ers required for your installation If the result is not a whole number then round up to the next whole number For example if your site needs 1200 watts then this is 12 speakers because each speaker provides 100 watts of signaling power Consider the following example 12 speakers 4 3 amplifiers This example shows that the power requirements are three 400 watt amplifiers Table 5 Mounting Kits DSAMK1 ...

Page 10: ...in length When installing DSA speakers with fewer than six speakers tie off the unused connectors Do not trim connectors Use extra connectors later to add accessories or other speakers DSA2 Wiring Options A DSA2 speaker requires 200 watts of power which uses 50 of a single UV400 amplifier Use a single UV400 amplifier to power two DSA2s that are wired in parallel for a total power of 400 watts A UV...

Page 11: ...ent of the sirens and post warnings Do not expose personnel to sound levels above 123 dBC When the sirens are used out of doors people indoors may not be able to hear the warning signals You may need separate warning devices or procedures to warn people indoors effectively Careful consideration of the factors affecting the propagation of sound from the siren and the response of the human ear to th...

Page 12: ...site s of a small one or two site siren system For example if the prevailing wind is from the west it may be desirable to install the siren toward the western edge of the area to be covered Other factors to consider when selecting the installation site s include the availability of suitable electrical power the access to and ease of installation and maintenance the height of surrounding obstructio...

Page 13: ...Use the following table for bracket options Table 6 Bracket Options Number of DSA or size of pole Mounting Bracket for Installation Single DSA mounted on a vertical surface Use a second DSAMK1 bracket See Figure 10 One to four DSAs installed on top of a wood pole with sirens directed every 90 Use any of the following optional upper brackets One DSAMK1 for each DSA One DSAMK4 for installation on th...

Page 14: ...r Array Models DSA2 DSA4 and DSA6 Federal Signal www fedsig com Figure 3 Top of pole mount using DSAMK4 DSAMK1 supplied with each DSA 3x1 2 x 4 Lag Bolts DSAMK4 Optional DSA6 Figure 4 Large Pole Mount DSA3 I IP100 PMW DSAMKSPB45 BANDING or LAG BOLT ...

Page 15: ...15 Installation Instructions Description Specifications and Installation Manual Federal Signal www fedsig com Figure 5 Bracket I IP100 PMW Bracket Picture Figure 6 Bracket I IP100 PMW Drawing ...

Page 16: ...16 Installation Instructions Directional Speaker Array Models DSA2 DSA4 and DSA6 Federal Signal www fedsig com Figure 7 Bracket I IP100 PM Picture Figure 8 Bracket I IP100 PM Drawing ...

Page 17: ...ptable practices Determine the number of arrays to be mounted and the direction in which the array s is are to be orientated Figure 9 Typical Pole Installation GROUND LEVEL GROUND RODS ULTRAVOICE CONTROLLER BATTERY CABINET RADIO ANTENNA FIBERGLASS PROJECTORS 100 WATT DRIVER EA MOUNTING BRACKETS DRIVER ACCESS IF REQUIRED Sold Separately PANEL VERTICAL SUPPORT STRUCTURE STAINLESS STEEL ...

Page 18: ...ket in the outermost bracket holes using the hardware previously removed If the array is to be mounted so that it is pitched downward at a 15 angle attach it to the lower bracket at the innermost bracket holes using the previously removed hardware 8 Tighten all array mounting bolts Repeat steps 1 8 for each array in the installation Concrete or Metal Pole Installation If the metal pole has a top o...

Page 19: ... installation is similar to that for a wooden utility pole installation except that the installer will provide grade 5 machine screws washers and nuts for attachment of the siren brackets to the pole brackets The DSAMK1 drawing shows the bolt hole pattern that the new bracket must be attached to See Figure 10 Figure 10 DSAMK1 Bracket Dimensions 4 x 53 x 1 Slot 2 5 8 13 3x Ø 0 53 2 2 Figure 11 DSAM...

Page 20: ...tructions Directional Speaker Array Models DSA2 DSA4 and DSA6 Federal Signal www fedsig com Figure 12 DSAMKSPB45 Bracket Dimensions 4 x 53 x 1 Slot 13 2 5 4 8 3 8 24 set screw 5 2 x 41 Figure 13 DSAMKSPB45 Bracket Picture ...

Page 21: ...llation Manual Federal Signal www fedsig com Figure 14 DSAMKSPB23 Bracket Dimensions 4 x 53 x 1 Slot 13 2 5 4 2 53 8 2 88 3 8 24 set screw 2 x 41 Figure 15 Top view of DSAMK4 bolt hole pattern 45 00 3x Ø 53 Mounting Holes 3x Ø 1 31 Clearance Holes for Socket 2x 2 00 ...

Page 22: ... depending on local and national electrical codes You can wall mount the DSA speaker array either outdoors or indoors A structural engineer may be needed to determine the required mounting method Figure 16 Wall Mount Configuration DSA6 Wall Mount Dimensional Configuration 12 00 22 00 12 25 73 25 DSA6 48 75 DSA4 24 25 DSA2 2x DSAMK1 R24 00 22 44 5 63 7 66 68 14 2 00 12 00 3x Ø 53 Per Bracket 22 19 ...

Page 23: ...Description Specifications and Installation Manual Federal Signal www fedsig com Figure 17 DSAMKSP Mounting Kit Typical DSA6 Model Shown 1 Conduit Hole Hardware Kit Adhere Insulator to Bottom of Base Plate ...

Page 24: ...rts Description Part Number Driver 100 W K8570063A Getting Service If you are experiencing any difficulties contact Federal Signal Customer Care at 800 548 7229 or 708 534 3400 extension 7511 or Technical Support at 800 524 3021 or 708 534 3400 extension 7329 or through e mail at techsupport fedsig com For instruction manuals and information on related products visit http www fedsig com ...

Page 25: ...25 Appendix A DSA Drawings Figure 18 DSA Assembly Drawing DIRECTIONAL SPEAKER ARRAY ...

Page 26: ...JP24 JP25 JP26 JP27 JP28 x x x x x Possible connection x x x x x x x x x x x x One DSA4 400 W W H T JP21 SIG SIG JP22 JP23 JP24 JP25 JP26 JP27 JP28 x x x x x Possible connection BRN WHT BRN x x x x x x x x x x x x A B 1 1 2 2 W B BRN B WHT WHT 2 2 1 1 W B BRN A B A 2 2 1 1 W B BRN WHT BRN WHT BRN BRN BRN 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 A B C D DSA Back Enclosure DSA Back Enclosure WHT BRN BRN WHT BRN WHT BRN BRN ...

Page 27: ...A Back Enclosure WHT WHT WHT RED BRN WHT BRN WHT RED One DSA6 600 W x x x BRN W B x SIG SIG JP22 JP23 JP24 JP25 JP26 JP27 JP28 x Possible connection x x x BRN W B x SIG SIG x x x Red W R x SIG SIG JP21 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x Red W R BRN W B x x SIG SIG SIG SIG JP22 JP23 JP24 JP25 JP26 JP27 JP28 x Possible connection JP21 A B C D E F BRN RED WHT RED WHT BRN BRN RED WHT RED WHT BRN WHT BRN BRN ...

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