Alert 150-AC
Hardware Installation and User Guide
9000-0000-128 Revision 00
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Genave Electronics
Overview
How it Works
The Alert 150-AC is a stand-alone AC powered siren & PA.
It can be controlled several ways:
1) By pressing one of the 8 user interface switches.
2) By activating it remotely with a dry-contact closure connected to one of the 8 inputs.
3) By adding an LR-900 long range wireless controller for remote activation.
4) By connecting an RXC-3000 for UHF/VHF DTMF and 2 Tone activation.
5) By recording a message with the optional microphone and instantly playing it.
The central component of the Alert 150-AC is the MP3 Node. The node plays MP3 files or
generates special effect sounds upon activation of one of the 8 inputs. When activated, the
MP3 Node powers up the 150 Watt amplifier and plays the associated MP3 file for the
activated input. Upon completion of the MP3 file, the Alert 150-AC powers down the amplifier
and prepares for the next input closure.
The output of the amplifier is sent through an impedance matching transformer which
converts the 8 Ohm output of the amplifier to an industry standard 70 Volt output.
The output of the matching transformer is connected with two wires to a set of 4 high power
speakers. The speakers are connected in a Series-Parallel configuration to limit individual
speaker power and thus promote speaker longevity.
All power consumed by the Alert 150-AC is provided by a robust 320 watt AC/DC power
supply. The power supply can accept any commercial voltage between 90 and 250 VAC.
