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LRAD

1950XL

EQUIPMENT MANUAL

Genasys Inc.

16262 West Bernardo Drive

San Diego, CA 92127

www.genasys.com

Catalog: LRAD-1950XL-MAN

Manual Part No.: 114931-00 rev. B

Revised 13 Jul. 2020

Summary of Contents for LRAD 1950XL

Page 1: ...RAD 1950XL EQUIPMENT MANUAL Genasys Inc 16262 West Bernardo Drive San Diego CA 92127 www genasys com Catalog LRAD 1950XL MAN Manual Part No 114931 00 rev B Revised 13 Jul 2020 Copyright 2020 Genasys Inc ...

Page 2: ...or LEDs 15 5 4 6 Voice Boost Switch 16 5 4 7 Microphone Clip 16 5 4 8 Sound Projection Switch 16 5 4 9 MIC USB Input 16 5 4 10 Power Volume Control 17 5 4 11 Control Unit Connector 17 5 4 12 Power On Hours Meter 17 5 4 13 MP3 Player Control Buttons 17 5 5 Using the MP3 Player 18 5 6 Button Functions 19 5 7 MP3 Control Unit LCD Display 20 5 8 Downloading Files 21 5 9 Changing the Alert Tone 22 5 10...

Page 3: ...LRAD 1950XL GENASYS INC iii 10 0 Specifications 28 11 0 Technical Support 29 ...

Page 4: ...area is known to be non hazardous 8 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong 9 The wide blade or the third prong of the power cord is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for repl...

Page 5: ...n the indicated red areas at full power Do not enter these areas during operation b SPL can exceed 100dB within the indicated yellow areas at full power These areas are safe for up to 15 minutes with hearing protection c SPL is below 100dB in the green zone This area is safe to enter without hearing protection for up to 15 minutes ...

Page 6: ...high output clear audible messages can be broadcast to targets at ranges of 1600 to 5000 meters depending on weather conditions This high acoustic output is achieved with a peak power consumption of 1120 Watts The LRAD operates using AC input power from a 90 to 260 VAC power source at 50 or 60Hz The LRAD must be plugged into a grounded electrical outlet The LRAD is constructed of materials that ar...

Page 7: ... Parts List Part Number Description Image 112376 02 ASSEMBLY HEAD UNIT LRAD 1950XL GROUNDED GRAY 114379 02 ASSEMBLY YOKE 1000X 1950XL LOCKING TILT 1 1 8 STUD GRAY 112381 00 ASSEMBLY AMP PACK LRAD 1950XL DUAL DIA WIRING 107266 00 CABLE ASSEMBLY USB 2 0 DOWNLOAD MP3 D38999 48 IN ...

Page 8: ...RDING NOISE CANCELLING ELEMENT METAL BUTTONS SS 101562 02 ASSEMBLY POWER CABLE GROUND FIRST STRAIGHT PLUG 50 FT 101562 01 ASSEMBLY POWER CABLE GROUND FIRST STRAIGHT PLUG 12 FT 109403 35 CABLE AMPLIFIER PACK TO HEAD UNIT 35FT LRAD 2000X 107920 00 CABLE ASSEMBLY REMOTE CONTROL 20 FT SS 106584 00 CABLE ASSEMBLY CD PLAYER D38999 TO 3 5MM PHONE SS ...

Page 9: ...931 00 MANUAL LRAD 1950XL PRINTED LAMINATED 108089 00 KIT DUAL TILT LOCK KNOBS LRAD 1000Xi 104873 00 HANDLE LRAD 1OOOX REMOVABLE QTY 2 100770 00 EARPLUG FOAM W O CORD NRR 33 DB QTY 10 100778 00 EARPLUG BANDED NRR 25 DB QTY 2 107767 02 COVER SOFT LRAD 1000X GRAY ...

Page 10: ... over the tilt axis studs so they are flush with the tilt axis flanges 3 Lower the head unit onto the yoke inserting the studs into the vertical slots in the yoke 4 Screw the tilt lock knobs onto the tilt axis studs and tighten 5 Install the removable handles on the back of the head unit 6 Open the lid of the amp pack 7 Connect either the 50 foot or 12 foot AC power cord and connect to an AC power...

Page 11: ...l is reproduced by the high efficiency lightweight acoustic drivers in the LRAD s Head Unit Rules of Engagement with the LRAD 1950XL will vary with each end user s installation 5 0 Operating Instructions The following instructions offer a brief overview of the operation of the LRAD once it has been mounted connected and powered up 1 Operators of the LRAD must wear hearing protection with 20 to 33 ...

Page 12: ...itioning the LRAD 1950XL for hailing and warning operations The LRAD 1950XL Operations Zones shown in Figure 1 must always be taken into account to ensure that personnel are not exposed to excessive sound pressure levels Factors to consider when placing the LRAD 1950XL include but are not limited to the following All long range communication devices should have an unobstructed transmission path to...

Page 13: ... of sound delivered to a target These are some of the factors that will affect the LRAD s ability to project clear audio to distances beyond 1000 meters Temperature Gradients Temperature gradients can behave like lenses to the acoustic output of the LRAD causing the acoustic beam to deflect and weaken Temperature gradients can be caused by varying terrain surfaces like blacktop grass water and by ...

Page 14: ... may damage the amplifier if applied continuously When using the microphone this means that the operator is shouting too loudly into the microphone and should adjust their voice level or the position of the microphone with respect to their mouth When using an external audio device such as a CD player this means that the output volume on the CD player is set too high and should be turned down until...

Page 15: ...disconnecting power to the unit for safety 5 4 5 MP3 Control Unit Indicator LEDs Power LED illuminates in green when Volume Power control is on and amplifiers have been powered up Clipping LED illuminates in yellow when input signal is too high Excessive input signal level will cause distortion on the output and may damage the amplifier if applied continuously When using the microphone this means ...

Page 16: ...hone when not in use 5 4 8 Sound Projection Switch Enables high pass filtering to reduce the overall beam spread of the projected sound from the LRAD Select the narrow setting where nearby buildings or structures may cause reverberations This will ensure that the target hears the communication more clearly and will reduce distortion caused by acoustic reflections from nearby structures Select the ...

Page 17: ...n control signals and provides power to the MP3 player The connector provided is of the following MIL 38999 Type III designation D38999 24KB35S This connector provides thirteen 22 socket contacts The following figure shows the pinout for this connector Pin 1 Not Used Pin 2 Analog Audio Input Signal Pin 3 Analog Audio Input Signal Pin 4 DC ground Pin 5 Drain wire Pin 6 Not used Pin 7 Not used Pin 8...

Page 18: ...D 1950XL is supplied with a case hardened MP3 player This MP3 player allows operators to utilize approved prerecorded messages in the field Some operators have found it useful to record a message in several different languages to meet their communication needs The MP3 player is preloaded with a number of warning and test messages that may be freely used or deleted as needed A sealed ruggedized pac...

Page 19: ...eration with gloved hands The buttons are used to cycle through the available audio tracks put the MP3 player into PLAY PAUSE and STOP states to control the backlight intensity of the buttons and the display to toggle repeat mode and to instantly toggle the LRAD s high intensity Alert Tone The following table summarizes each button s functions Table 2 MP3 Player Button Functions ...

Page 20: ... Alert tone is being played and should be heard through the LRAD depending on the LRAD s volume setting ERROR The MP3 player s onboard memory is not formatted File Type The display will read MP3 WAV or WMA depending on the recording format of the digital media file selected Repeat Mode The character R will be displayed here if the MP3 player is in repeat mode In repeat mode the selected file will ...

Page 21: ... to not be recognized by the computer The MIL style connector on the MP3 player does not allow for a ground first connection per the USB standard By connecting the MIL style connector to the MP3 player first the standard USB connector will then be allowed to establish a proper connection to the computer After connecting the MP3 player s USB interface to the computer the following will be displayed...

Page 22: ...e a pre recorded Alert sound Press once for activation press again for deactivation The pre installed Alert Tone is an intense pulsating warning tone that is designed to be clearly heard at long distances Genasys Inc recommends using the tone in 2 5 second bursts for maximum effectiveness when hailing a subject Pressing the Alert Tone button will interrupt the recorded voice transmission WARNING T...

Page 23: ...the microphone is from the LRAD the less feedback you will experience Only use the microphone behind the LRAD and keep it out of the main acoustic beam Shield the microphone If you can shield the microphone operator from the LRAD s acoustic output the microphone feedback will be reduced Stand behind a physical barrier or inside a guard house or ship s bridge You may also use your free hand to cove...

Page 24: ...time Figure 10 Recording Microphone Features and Controls 7 0 Maintenance Troubleshooting and Servicing 7 1 Preventive Maintenance The LRAD 1950XL requires minimal preventive maintenance As the LRAD is an acoustic device its acoustic elements must be in contact with the surrounding air in order to emit sound While these elements are somewhat environmentally protected by the screen it is best to ke...

Page 25: ... panel after turning on the main power switch The green power LED indicates that the internal 48 VDC power supply has powered up and is ready to provide power to the amplifiers If this LED is not lit the internal AC to DC power supply has not powered up and is not producing any 48 VDC output Check the electrical connection to the AC outlet to ensure that AC power is present and connected Check the...

Page 26: ...ut will not produce audio through the LRAD perform the following checks Ensure that the LRAD s volume knob is not set to minimum Select a different audio track on the MP3 player or play the Alert Tone using the button on the side of the MP3 player If a different audio track does work upload the problem audio file to a computer using the USB interface cable and attempt to play the file on the PC to...

Page 27: ...rent USB port on the computer Some systems such as laptops with docking stations and USB hubs may give intermittent USB device recognition errors 8 0 Preparation for Shipment The LRAD should be shipped in its original shipping container 9 0 Storage As with any electronic product the LRAD should be protected from excess heat and moisture during storage When not in operation the LRAD Head Unit shoul...

Page 28: ...IL STD 810G Method 514 4 Wheeled Vehicles Shipboard Vibration MIL STD 167 1A Shipboard Shock MIL S 910D Class I Shock grade B SRS Shock MIL STD 810G Method 516 6 Procedure 1 Functional Shock Low High Temp Operational MIL STD 810G Method 501 5 502 5 Procedure II 33 to 55 C Low High Temp Storage MIL STD 810G Method 501 5 502 5 Procedure I 40 to 70 C Rain MIL STD 810G Method 506 5 Procedure I Blowing...

Page 29: ... INC Manual Part No 114931 00 rev B 29 11 0 Technical Support Contact information for help and technical support is listed below Genasys Inc 16262 West Bernardo Drive SAN DIEGO CA 92127 858 676 0574 Technical genasys com ...

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