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Installation, Maintenance,  

and Service Manual

255394D  

REV. D 0315

Printed in U.S.A.

e-Q2B Electronic Siren System

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Page 1: ...Installation Maintenance and Service Manual 255394D REV D 0315 Printed in U S A e Q2B Electronic Siren System Distributed By ...

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Page 3: ...ing the Switch Input for the Model e Q2B 200 RCFD 20 Connecting Speakers to the e Q2B 21 Connecting the e Q2B to the Rumbler 2 Low Frequency Amplifier 26 Enabling the Horn Ring Transfer of Siren Tones 26 Enabling Radio Rebroadcast Over the Siren Speakers 28 Connecting the PARK Detection Circuit 29 Connecting the Control Head 30 Connecting the Federal Signal Microphone P N 258B8577 03 31 Connecting...

Page 4: ...on 48 Brake Foot Switch Button 48 Radio Rebroadcast 49 Air Horn 49 Horn Ring 50 Public Address PA 50 Chapter 9 Safety Messages to Personnel Servicing Electronic Sirens 51 Chapter 10 Servicing the e Q2B Siren System 52 Servicing the Control Head 52 Replacing the Selector Knob 52 Replacing the PA Volume Knob 53 Removing the Standard Control Head 54 Reinstalling the Standard Control Head 55 Removing ...

Page 5: ...e e Q2B 25 Figure 3 10 Connections for horn ring transfer 27 Figure 3 11 Connections for radio rebroadcast 28 Figure 3 12 Connections for the park detection circuit 29 Figure 3 13 Convergence Network connection between e Q2B and control head 30 Figure 3 14 Microphone connections 31 Figure 3 15 Connections for power ground and ignition 33 Figure 4 1 Control head selections for radio rebroadcast 34 ...

Page 6: ...gure 8 2 Settings for CYCLE function 48 Figure 8 3 Settings for BRAKE function 48 Figure 8 4 Settings for RADIO rebroadcast function 49 Figure 8 5 Settings for AIR HORN 49 Figure 8 6 Horn button control of siren tone sequence 50 Figure 8 7 Push to Talk button for PA 50 Figure 10 1 Location of set screw in selector knob 52 Figure 10 2 PA volume knob replacement 53 Figure 10 3 Control head removed f...

Page 7: ... of automotive electrical procedures and systems along with proficiency in the installation and service of safety warning equipment Always refer to the vehicle s service manuals when performing equipment installations on a vehicle Sound Hazards Your hearing and the hearing of others in or close to your emergency vehicle could be damaged by loud sounds This can occur from short exposures to very lo...

Page 8: ...icle s occupants Refer to the National Institute of Justice guide 500 00 for further information Mounting the speakers behind the grille will reduce the sound output and warning effectiveness of the siren system Before mounting speakers behind the grille make sure the vehicle operators are trained and understand that this type of installation is less effective for warning others Sound propagation ...

Page 9: ...g system while driving in a hazardous situation Although your warning system is operating properly it may not be completely effective People may not see hear or heed your warning signal You must recognize this fact and continue driving cautiously Also situations may occur which obstruct your warning signal when natural and man made objects are between your vehicle and others such as raising your h...

Page 10: ...e removed from the window and stored securely when not in use Temperature changes and sunlight can cause suction cups to lose holding power Periodically check the unit to be sure the suction cups have a firm grip on the mounting surface An improperly secured light could fall off of the vehicle causing injury and damage The holding power of magnetic mounting systems is dependent upon surface finish...

Page 11: ...tput The e Q2B produces wail yelp priority and manual siren with brake tones as well as an air horn sound The Model e Q2B 100 is a 100 watt siren amplifier It incorporates all the features of the standard 200 watt siren but is designed to drive a single 100 watt speaker such as a Federal Signal Model BP100 or a Model ES100 Siren Speakers Federal Signal offers speakers for the Model e Q2B 200 and t...

Page 12: ...volume control potentiometer LED Indicators Green LEDs on the side of the siren amplifier indicate when power is supplied to the amplifier when output is available and when a load is connected Red LEDs indicate a speaker short or thermal overload All buttons on the control head glow amber when the system is on Pressed buttons glow brighter to indicate that the function they control is active Syste...

Page 13: ...t Harmonic Distortion Less than 10 percent from 5 to 200 W Input Impedance PA 4000 ohms nominal Siren Tone Compliances SAE J1849 JUL89 Siren Specifications 100 Watts Operating Current 10 A nominal 13 6 V battery 11 ohm load at high power Frequency Range 725 to 1600 Hz Nominal Cycle Rate Wail 12 cycles per minute Yelp 180 cycles per minute Priority 370 cycles per minute Nominal Voltage Output 33 Vr...

Page 14: ... Connector 4 Position Speaker 140417 04 1 Connector 3 Position Power 140535 1 Connector 12 Position 140584 12 2 Bracket Mounting Control Head 85361065 2 Screw Mach Pan Head 6 32 7000A404 05 2 Screw Cap Hex Head 1 4 20 x 3 4 7002A000 12 2 Screw Pan Head 10 Thread Forming 7011A047 08 2 Lock Washer Split 6 7074A001 2 Lock Washer Ext Tooth 1 4 7075A007 1 Microphone with Modular Plug 256B577 03 1 Card ...

Page 15: ...stem 15 Table 2 3 Kit contents Model e Q2B 200 RCFD Qty Description Part Number 1 Connector 4 Position Speaker 140417 04 1 Connector 3 Position Power 140535 1 Connector 12 Position 140584 12 1 Card Safety Instructions 256B691 1 Label Warning Siren Speaker 1612339 ...

Page 16: ...islodge the equipment causing serious injury or death SEAT REMOVAL PRECAUTION If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed verify with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be recalibrated for proper air bag deployment UNIT REQUIRES AIR FLOW The siren amplifier is cooled by an internal fan Do not install it in areas where the air flow is restricted Do not mount the unit near a heater duct or u...

Page 17: ...IGHT SIDE VIEW AIR HORN BRAKE CYCLE RADIO VOLUME OFF MANUAL WAIL YELP PRTY 1 18 in 3 00 cm 290A6802 Figure 3 2 Dimensions of the siren amplifier TOP VIEW 9 28 in 23 57 cm 10 41 in 26 44 cm 6 91 in 17 55 cm 30 AMP FUSE RED BAT WHT RED IGN BLK BAT REMOTE MIC 7 66 in 19 44 cm RADIO PARK 2 A H 4 AUX 6 8 BRAKE 1 3 3 RING GRND 10 CYCLE 12 HORN 5 RMBLR ENBL RMBLR RADIO 7 RADIO 9 RADIO 11 FEDERAL SIGNAL C...

Page 18: ...ngs going through drilled holes should be protected by a grommet or convolute split loom tubing To prepare the vehicle for the electrical installation of the e Q2B Siren System 1 After planning where to route the wires and cables for the e Q2B Siren System components such as Federal Signal warning lights directional lights and speakers drill the holes for the wiring Smooth de burr and insert a gro...

Page 19: ...N TO THE CONTROL HEAD SEE PAGE 28 290A6803 Connecting the Foot Switches for Cycle Brake and Air Horn For input connections for the Model EQ2B 200 RCFD see Figure 3 4 The CYCLE BRAKE and AIR HORN functions are activated either by control head buttons or by remotely located foot switches The foot switches connect to the front of the siren amplifier Figure 3 4 Foot switch connections REMOTE MIC RADIO...

Page 20: ...ion is selectable anytime the rotary switch is not in the off position The AIR HORN tone sounds with all other siren tones MANUAL CYCLE BRAKE WAIL YELP and PRIORITY The microphone via its push to talk switch or the PA radio rebroadcast function overrides the AIR HORN function Connecting the Switch Input for the Model e Q2B 200 RCFD The Model e Q2B 200 RCFD siren is designed to operate without a co...

Page 21: ...e speakers as shown in Figure 3 6 on page 22 Federal Signal speakers are weatherproof and may be installed in any unobstructed convenient location on the fender behind the grill etc Any special mounting instructions applicable to the type of speaker you have chosen will be found in the speaker carton A 20 foot speaker cable is included with Federal Signal BP200 Series speakers The cable has a wate...

Page 22: ...S USE WIRE THAT IS 18 AWG OR THICKER INSULATION STRIPPED 0 25 in 0 635 mm 290A6805 Connecting Two BP100 or ES100 Speakers to the e Q2B 200 To connect the two 11 ohm 100 watt speakers to the Model e Q2B 200 siren amplifier 1 Mount the e Q2B Siren System components according to the instructions included with each product 2 Grommet holes through which the speakers wires will pass Route the speaker wi...

Page 23: ... 3 7 e Q2B 200 watt speaker connections with two 100 watt speakers POWER OUTPUT LOAD LIMIT SHORT THERMAL SPEAKER OUTPUT BLK GRN WHT RED 1 LOOSEN SCREW 2 INSERT STRIPPED WIRE IN CONNECTOR 3 TIGHTEN SCREW A A B MODEL eQ2B 200 B FOUR POSITION SPEAKER CONNECTOR P N 140417 04 B A S P E A K E R A S P E A K E R B S P E A K E R A S P E A K E R B TWO ES100 SPEAKERS 11 OHM 100 WATT EACH TWO BP100 SPEAKERS 1...

Page 24: ...nector that mates with the SPEAKER OUTPUT terminal block of the amplifier as shown in Figure 3 8 NOTE Connect the 11 ohm 100 watt speaker as either Speaker A or Speaker B 6 To prevent fretting or disconnection tighten the two screws on the four position speaker connector Figure 3 8 BP100 100 watt speaker connections POWER OUTPUT LOAD LIMIT SHORT THERMAL SPEAKER OUTPUT BLK GRN WHT RED FOUR POSITION...

Page 25: ...ADIO 9 RADIO 11 RED BAT GND WHITE CONNECTING THE BLACK ZIP CORD IN PARALLEL WITH THE MAIN SIREN SPEAKER COULD DAMAGE THE MAIN VEHICLE SIREN AMPLIFIER RUMBLER 2 AUDIO PIN 7 RUMBLER ENABLE PIN 5 TIES TO RIBBED BLACK ZIP CORD 12 POSITION TENSION CLAMP CONNECTOR P N 140584 12 1 INSERT SCREWDRIVER TO OPEN TENSION CLAMP 2 SLIP WIRE INTO CONNECTOR 3 REMOVE SCREWDRIVER TO LOCK CLAMP ON WIRE SPEAKER OUTPUT...

Page 26: ...t number 2562420 Rev B or later Enabling the Horn Ring Transfer of Siren Tones The e Q2B horn ring transfer function uses the vehicle horn switch to toggle between siren tones For more information on how this function operates see Horn Ring on page 46 for the standard e Q2B Siren System For the e Q2B CAL Siren system see Horn Ring on page 50 NOTE The 12 position tension clamp connector accepts 18 ...

Page 27: ... 3 3 RING GRND 10 CYCLE 12 HORN 5 RMBLR ENBL RMBLR RADIO 7 RADIO 9 RADIO 11 VEHICLE HORNS CUT WIRE TO HORN RELAY 12 POSITION TENSION CLAMP CONNECTOR P N 140584 12 1 INSERT SCREWDRIVER TO OPEN TENSION CLAMP 2 SLIP WIRE INTO CONNECTOR 3 REMOVE SCREWDRIVER TO LOCK CLAMP ON WIRE RING INPUT PIN 1 HORN OUTPUT PIN 3 INSULATION STRIPPED 0 275 in 0 7 mm 290A6808 ...

Page 28: ... Figure 3 11 2 Extend wiring with 18 AWG to 22 AWG leads 3 Insulate spliced leads with twist on wire connectors Fold and seal unused leads 4 To prevent fretting or disconnection tighten the two screws on the 12 position connector For instructions on adjusting the gain see Setting the Gain for Radio Rebroadcast on page 32 Figure 3 11 Connections for radio rebroadcast TWO WAY RADIO RADIO SPEAKER REM...

Page 29: ... in park Figure 3 12 2 Insulate spliced leads with twist on wire connectors Fold and seal unused leads Use wire ties and hold downs for strain relief 3 To prevent fretting or disconnection tighten the two screws on the 12 position speaker connector NOTE The PARK detection circuit must be OPEN when the vehicle is NOT in PARK If power or ground is detected on the circuit that is CLOSED when the vehi...

Page 30: ...provide strain relief secure the cables with installer supplied clamps and hold downs Figure 3 13 Convergence Network connection between e Q2B and control head 30 AMP FUSE RED BAT WHT RED IGN BLK BAT REMOTE MIC RADIO PARK 2 A H 4 AUX 6 8 BRAKE 1 3 3 RING GRND 10 CYCLE 12 HORN 5 RMBLR ENBL RMBLR RADIO 7 RADIO 9 RADIO 11 FEDERAL SIGNAL CONVERGENCE NETWORK SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER OUTPUT LOAD LIMIT SHORT...

Page 31: ...e Gain for Public Address PA on page 33 To connect the microphone to the control head 1 Remove the rubber cover from the telephone jack on the front of the control head Figure 3 14 2 Insert the plug of the microphone cable into the microphone jack until it locks To connect the microphone to the front of siren amplifier insert the plug of the microphone cable into the microphone jack labeled REMOTE...

Page 32: ...y steps 1 Visually check all connections and wiring to ensure that all connections are correct and secure 2 Ensure that there are no loose strands or other bare wires that may cause a short circuit Also all wires must be protected from any sharp edges that could eventually cut through the insulation 3 Verify that are other electrical connections are completed and that no shorts exit 4 Use an ohmme...

Page 33: ...igure 3 15 Connections for power ground and ignition 30 AMP FUSE RED BAT WHT RED IGN BLK BAT 1 LOOSEN SCREW 2 INSERT STRIPPED WIRE IN CONNECTOR 3 TIGHTEN SCREW B LA C K W H T R E D TO IGNITION 2 A TO BAT GROUND TO BATTERY 30 A R E D TO RELEASE THE CONNECTOR FOR REMOVAL PUSH UP ON THE ENDS OF THE ORANGE TABS THEN PULL THEM FORWARD 290A6813 ...

Page 34: ...es the microphone push to talk button and speaks into the microphone the operator s voice is amplified and broadcast over the siren speakers The control for adjusting the PA gain is a volume knob on the front of the control head Figure 4 3 on page 35 Setting the Gain for Radio Rebroadcast To adjust the radio rebroadcast volume 1 Stand outside the vehicle in an inclosed area and turn on the two way...

Page 35: ...dio rebroadcast REMOTE MIC RADIO PARK 2 A H 4 AUX 6 8 BRAKE 1 3 3 RING GRND 10 CYCLE 12 HORN 5 RMBLR ENBL RMBLR RADIO 7 RADIO 9 RADIO 11 GAIN CONTROL FOR RADIO REBROADCAST 290A6815 Setting the Gain for Public Address PA NOTE The PA gain can only be adjusted if the microphone is connected through the jack on control head It is not available through the REMOTE connection on the back of the siren amp...

Page 36: ...to be recalibrated for proper air bag deployment UNIT REQUIRES UNRESTRICTED AIR FLOW The siren amplifier is cooled by an internal fan Do not install it in areas where the air flow is restricted Do not mount the unit near a heater duct or under the hood UNIT IS NOT WATERPROOF The housing of the siren amplifier is NOT waterproof The module must be mounted in a location that is sheltered from falling...

Page 37: ...ur mounting holes 3 Center the slots in the base of the siren amplifier over the drilled holes and secure it with the installer supplied 10 32 mounting hardware Mounting the Standard Control Head LOCATING OPERATOR CONTROLS Locate the control head so the vehicle can be operated safely under all driving conditions Failure to heed this caution could result in driver distraction or driver erro5 while ...

Page 38: ...N HD 2 6 SPLIT LOCKWASHER 2 USE ONE OF THE THREE SETS OF HOLES IN THE PIVOT BRACKET TO BEST POSITION THE CONTROL HEAD 290A6818 3 Use the mounting bracket as a template and scribe two drill position marks at the selected mounting location 4 Drill two pilot mounting holes at the drill position marks 5 Secure the mounting bracket to the mounting surface with the 10 thread forming screws Figure 5 3 Fi...

Page 39: ... 59 Phillips screwdriver Pencil Sabre saw To mount the control head LOCATING OPERATOR CONTROLS Locate the control head so the vehicle can be operated safely under all driving conditions Failure to heed this caution could result in driver distraction or driver erro5 while operating the vehicle 1 Select a mounting location for the control head Figure 5 4 The control head must be mounted within conve...

Page 40: ...ct 2 Use the template on page 59 as a guide to scribe the four mounting holes and the cutout on the mounting surface 3 Drill a mounting hole 0 104 in diameter at each of the four scribed marks 4 Use a sabre saw to cutout the scribed opening for the light 5 After completing the wiring of the e Q2B system insert the control head into the cutout and secure it with the four supplied 6B screws ...

Page 41: ... lighting product at a close range or permanent damage to your eyesight may occur Testing the Installation Test the e Q2B Siren System to verify that it is operating properly Be sure to note the status of the LED indicators on the front of the siren amplifier Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 e Q2B system diagnostic LEDs POWER OUTPUT LOAD LIMIT SHORT THERMAL GREEN LEDS RED LEDS 290A6820 System Activity LED Ac...

Page 42: ...ure 6 2 The operator must read and understand the safety instructions and keep the card in the vehicle for reference Applying the Siren Safety Labels in the Vehicle The e Q2B Siren System kit includes a sheet of two labels with siren safety messages part no 1612339 Figure 6 2 These labels must be installed in the vehicle in which the system is installed Place these labels in areas that are clearly...

Page 43: ...mize your exposure to sound of the siren and horn and wear hearing protection Do not sound the siren and horn indoors or in enclosed areas where you and others will be exposed to the sound Figure 7 1 Control head push buttons rotary switch and PA volume control AIR HORN BRAKE CYCLE RADIO VOLUME OFF MANUAL WAIL YELP PRTY 290A6823 Siren Tones The selector switch positions are OFF MANUAL WAIL YELP an...

Page 44: ...tch to simulates the application of voltage to the original electromechanical Q siren with a rising tone Release the CYCLE switch to simulates the coasting down tone of the original electromechanical Q siren Figure 7 2 Settings for CYCLE function AIR HORN BRAKE CYCLE RADIO VOLUME OFF MANUAL WAIL YELP PRTY SETTINGS FOR CYCLE FUNCTION 290A6824 Brake Foot Switch Button Press the BRAKE push button or ...

Page 45: ...clockwise For more information see Chapter 4 Setting the Gain for Radio Rebroadcast on page 34 Figure 7 4 Settings for RADIO rebroadcast function AIR HORN BRAKE CYCLE RADIO VOLUME OFF MANUAL WAIL YELP PRTY SETTINGS FOR RADIO REBROADCAST FUNCTION 290A6826 Air Horn To sound the air horn turn the rotary switch to any position except OFF Press the AIR HORN button as you would the horn button on the st...

Page 46: ...ol head When the tone is in MANUAL Mode pressing the horn ring activates the cycle command as long as the hold ring is held Figure 7 6 Horn button control of siren tone sequence Public Address PA The push to talk switch on the Federal Signal microphone overrides all siren functions except radio rebroadcast The microphone connection is not required for the siren to operate properly For more informa...

Page 47: ...ound of the siren and horn and wear hearing protection Do not sound the siren and horn indoors or in enclosed areas where you and others will be exposed to the sound Figure 8 1 Control head push buttons rotary switch and PA volume control AIR HORN BRAKE CYCLE RADIO VOLUME OFF MANUAL WAIL YELP 290A6829 Siren Tones The selector switch positions are OFF MANUAL WAIL and YELP WAIL produces a continuous...

Page 48: ...he original electromechanical Q siren with a rising tone Release the CYCLE switch to simulates the coasting down tone of the original electromechanical Q siren Figure 8 2 Settings for CYCLE function AIR HORN BRAKE CYCLE RADIO VOLUME OFF MANUAL WAIL YELP SETTINGS FOR CYCLE FUNCTION 290A6830 Brake Foot Switch Button Press the BRAKE push button or foot switch to simulate the accelerated braking or sl...

Page 49: ...ometer clockwise For more information see Setting the Gain for Radio Rebroadcast on page 34 Figure 8 4 Settings for RADIO rebroadcast function AIR HORN BRAKE CYCLE RADIO VOLUME OFF MANUAL WAIL YELP SETTINGS FOR RADIO REBROADCAST FUNCTION 290A6832 Air Horn To sound the air horn turn the rotary switch to any position except OFF Press the AIR HORN button as you would the horn button on the steering w...

Page 50: ...s in MANUAL Mode pressing the horn ring activates the cycle command as long as the hold ring is held Figure 8 6 Horn button control of siren tone sequence Public Address PA The push to talk switch on the Federal Signal microphone overrides all siren functions except radio rebroadcast The microphone connection is not required for the siren to operate properly For more information see Setting the Ga...

Page 51: ...vation guidance refer to federal state or local recommendations OSHA Standard 1910 95 offers guidance on Permissible Noise Exposure All effective sirens and horns produce loud sounds 120 dB that may cause permanent hearing loss Always minimize your exposure to siren sound and wear hearing protection Do not sound the siren indoors or in enclosed areas where you and others will be exposed to the sou...

Page 52: ...properly See Chapter 6 Final Preparations of the e Q2B Siren System on page 41 for more information Servicing the Control Head Servicing the control head includes replacing the selector knob and PA volume knob It also includes removing and reinstalling the control head when necessary For instructions on shipping the control head to Federal Signal for service see Returning a Product to Federal Sign...

Page 53: ... a press on knob that is not secured with any mechanical fasteners To remove the knob 1 Pull the plastic knob off the shaft of the volume control potentiometer 2 Turn the metal shaft counterclockwise until it stops 3 Orient the new knob above the shaft so that the white line is lined up with the slot in the metal shaft Figure 10 2 4 Press the knob down on the shaft until it is fully seated Figure ...

Page 54: ...e the control head for service or replacement 1 Use a 7 16 nut driver to remove the two 1 4 20 x 3 4 hinge screws securing the two mounting brackets together Retain the screws and the two 1 4 external tooth lock washers Figure 10 3 Figure 10 3 Control head removed from mounting surface FEDERAL SIG NAL CORP 6 32 x 1 4 SCREW PHIL PAN HD 2 6 SPLIT LOCKWASHER 2 1 4 20 x 3 4 HINGE SCREW HEX HEAD 2 1 4 ...

Page 55: ...all Phillips screwdriver to remove the screws and pull the control head from the mounting location Figure 5 4 on page 39 Disconnect the Convergence Network cable from the back of the control head Before reinstalling the control head with the four 6B screws reconnect the Convergence Network cable to the control head and test the siren system to ensure that it is operating properly Servicing the Sir...

Page 56: ...blades of the new 30 ampere fuse into the fuse holder Make sure that it is properly seated Figure 10 4 Fuse replacement in the siren amplifier 30 AMP FUSE RED BAT WHT RED IGN BLK BAT 30 GOOD FUSE WIRE INTACT BAD FUSE WIRE BURNED THROUGH LOCATION OF FUSE 290A6835 GettingTechnical Support and Service Federal Signal Corporation will service your equipment or provide technical assistance with any prob...

Page 57: ...7 02 Microphone 258B577 03 Fuse 30 A 148A142 08 Knob Selector 141143 Knob PA Volume 141134 Connector Power 140535 Connector Speaker 140417 04 Connector Aux Input 12 Position 140584 12 Returning a Product to Federal Signal Before returning a product to Federal Signal call 800 264 3578 800 433 9132 or 800 824 0254 to obtain a Returned Merchandise Authorization number RMA number To expedite the proce...

Page 58: ...f the box of returned items Reference the RMA number on your paperwork inside of the box Write the RMA number down so that you can easily check on status of the returned equipment Send all material with the issued RMA Number to Federal Signal Corporation 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park IL 60484 3167 Attn Service Department RMA __________ ...

Page 59: ...e 10 5 Mounting Template for Flush Mount Control Head 2 59 0 97 1 30 1 93 2 25 0 107 DIA 4 2 88 3 05 5 75 6 10 290A6797 1 30 2 60 NOTE VERIFY THAT THE TEMPLATE IS TO SIZE AND THAT ALL DIMENSIONS ARE CORRECT ...

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