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Description, Specifications, Configuration,  

and Installation Manual 

25500692

Rev. A0 1021

Printed in U.S.A.

© Copyright 2021 Federal Signal Corporation

UltraVoice

® 

 Compact Siren/Speaker  

Models: RF100U and RF100H

Summary of Contents for UltraVoice RF100U

Page 1: ...escription Specifications Configuration and Installation Manual 25500692 Rev A0 1021 Printed in U S A Copyright 2021 Federal Signal Corporation UltraVoice Compact Siren Speaker Models RF100U and RF100...

Page 2: ...all 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...

Page 3: ...s 16 Radio Interface 16 Programming Functions 16 Installation 17 Determine a Suitable Location 17 Determine the Mounting Method 18 Wall Mounting 18 Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Speaker Housi...

Page 4: ...Information 11 Table 2 Omni Antenna Kits 11 Table 3 YAGI Antenna Kits 12 Table 4 Specifications 12 Table 5 Environmental and Physical 12 Table 6 Radio Communication 12 Table 7 Input and Outputs 13 Tab...

Page 5: ...le Mount with Yagi Antenna 22 Figure 7 Large Pole Mount with UHF Antenna 22 Figure 8 Large Pole Mount with VHF Antenna 23 Figure 9 Bracket Kit I IP100 PM 24 Figure 10 Small Pole Mount with Yagi Antenn...

Page 6: ...sure regulations and guidelines Activating the RF100 may not result in people taking the desired actions if those to be warned are not properly trained about the meaning of warning sounds Users should...

Page 7: ...ure to check the signal system for proper activation and operation routinely Any maintenance to the unit MUST be performed by a trained electrician per NEC Guidelines and local codes or a Federal Sign...

Page 8: ...tructions unless you are qualified to do so Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Always test the RF100 before using it after repairs have been made Symbol Definition _A _V Indicates to r...

Page 9: ...an ambient noise monitoring capability to automatically adjust the volume depending on external noise levels The RF100 is powered from either 120 240 Vac or 24 Vdc When the RF100 is powered from AC th...

Page 10: ...inputs to activate unit locally Outputs to control strobes or other devices Powered from either 120 240 Vac or 24 Vdc Wide outdoor temperature operating range Commander software provides full two way...

Page 11: ...e pole top mount 6 inch diameter or larger includes two brackets and bolts Bands are not included AMB LP Y Yagi antenna bracket for large pole mount 6 inch diameter or larger includes bracket and bolt...

Page 12: ...rnal relay loads 5 5 A at full power with fully loaded relays DC Operating Voltage 24 Vdc DC Input Current 75 mA in standby 6 2 A at full power no external relay loads 9 9 A at full power with fully l...

Page 13: ...Supports standard EAS codes and wildcards Decode Sensitivity 18 dB SINAD for Tone at 3 kHz deviation except with CTCSS tones 200 Hz and decode tones 400 Hz and 21 dB SINAD for MSK EAS and DTMF with 50...

Page 14: ...e Relay 4 Neutral JP2 Balanced 10 VRMS Audio output JP6 AC Input distributed to amplifier and AC outputs 1 L1 Hot 2 L2 Neutral 3 Earth Ground JP7 AC Power Output to Amplifier 1 50 Amps AC maximum prew...

Page 15: ...Address Switch Located on the control board S1 For digital systems only For the siren to report back with its identity define the site address by setting DIP switches located on the board The DIP swit...

Page 16: ...input 1 D12 Digital input 2 D19 Digital input 3 D21 Digital input 4 D11 Isolated Power Supply D15 CARRIER RF Carrier Indicator on with carrier present D23 Amplifier Output Voltage D28 Amplifier Outpu...

Page 17: ...F100 visit www fedsig com warning mass notifications systems tech support to download the ICM checklist for the RF100 Determine a Suitable Location The RF100 can be mounted on any relatively flat surf...

Page 18: ...ch the speaker to the pole U bolts are provided for pipe mounting AMB SP Y bracket is for YAGI antenna mounting U bolts are provided for pipe mounting AMB SP H brackets are for VHF top of pole antenna...

Page 19: ...peaker 1 The mounting brackets are attached to the speaker as shown below using the six supplied 1 4 20 by 5 8 inch screws Note the orientation of the curved slots on the L shaped brackets this orient...

Page 20: ...ltraVoice Compact Siren Speaker Models RF100U and RF100H Federal Signal www fedsig com Figure 3 Depth and height with bracket 6 68 2 53 12 87 2 00 10 09 5 88 0 18 Figure 4 Back view of speaker 0 74 8...

Page 21: ...Signal website part number 25500445 IMPORTANT Ensure that the antenna base is mounted more than 36 inches from the top of the RF100 Use the following procedure to mount the speaker with the optional I...

Page 22: ...fedsig com Figure 6 Large Pole Mount with Yagi Antenna AMB LP Y Bolt for ground wire Utility pole Yagi antenna NOTE Bands are not included with the kit Figure 7 Large Pole Mount with UHF Antenna UHF...

Page 23: ...nas Installation manual is available for download at the Federal Signal website part number 25500445 IMPORTANT Ensure that the antenna base is mounted more than 36 inches from the top of the RF100 Use...

Page 24: ...traVoice Compact Siren Speaker Models RF100U and RF100H Federal Signal www fedsig com Figure 9 Bracket Kit I IP100 PM Figure 10 Small Pole Mount with Yagi Antenna Utility pole Yagi antenna AMB SP Y Bo...

Page 25: ...on and Installation Manual Federal Signal www fedsig com Figure 11 Small Pole Mount with UHF Antenna UHF Antenna AMB SP U Bolt for ground wire Utility pole Figure 12 Small Pole Mount with VHF Antenna...

Page 26: ...mounted as described in the Small Pole Mounting section with the omni bracket mounted at a distance of 2 0 inches from the speaker To mount the speaker with the optional I IP100 OMNI bracket 1 Identif...

Page 27: ...ng Light 191XL Hazardous Location Division Listed LED Warning Light 225XL Electraray Hazardous Location LED Flashing Warning Light FB2PST Fireball Strobe Warning Light 225XST and 225XST I Electraray H...

Page 28: ...trobe the following is recommended supplied by others 1 2 inch NPT Pipe Nipple 3 inches overall length Figure 15 151XST Strobe with RF100 3 4 NPT Pipe Nipple 3 4 NPT to 1 2 NPT Reducer 1 2 NPT Pipe Ni...

Page 29: ...NPT Pipe Nipple 3 inches overall length Opening the Housing Tools required 3 8 inch socket 6 inch extension To open the housing loosen the four cover screws while supporting the housing so it does not...

Page 30: ...sage file format is 8000 samples per second 8 bit mono Siren sounds horn sounds and music should be at no more than 90 of the maximum level 1 dB to prevent them from overdriving the amplifier and over...

Page 31: ...ampere AC The current draw from JP15 must not exceed 250 mA 5 amperes if powered from an external DC source Do not exceed the current specification for JP1 and JP15 See Table 7 Input and Outputs on p...

Page 32: ...Leakage Current VDRM ILEAK 10 A DC Solid State Relay Output JP15 This output is activated when Relay 1 is activated via software The design of this circuit also minimizes inrush current draw The is sw...

Page 33: ...he cable between the amplifier and rear cover PCB Secure the cable using the two screw down cable ties inside the rear cover 4 If power was removed from the speaker reattach 5 Turn on the power to ver...

Page 34: ...h diameter or larger for RF100 Speaker I IP100 PMW Antenna bracket for off set wall mounting AMB W Large pole side mount 6 inch diameter or larger all antennas AMB P UHF antenna bracket for large pole...

Page 35: ...e If you are experiencing any difficulties contact Federal Signal Customer Support at 800 548 7229 or 708 534 3400 extension 7511 or Technical Support at 800 524 3021 or 708 534 3400 extension 7329 or...

Page 36: ...2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park Illinois 60484 3167 www fedsig com Customer Support 800 548 7229 1 708 534 3400 Technical Support 800 524 3021 1 708 534 3400...

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