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General Description
Informer15 Speaker (Model I-IP15 Series C)
Federal Signal www.fedsig.com
General Description
Overview
The Informer15 Speaker is a 15-watt, IP-enabled indoor and outdoor speaker. Use the
Informer15 as a warning and alert device with both audible and visual indicators. The
audible capabilities include locally stored, high-quality, high-powered tones and voice
messages. The visual indicators include an integrated high-powered LED light and
an optional scrolling message display that can be controlled by the Informer15. The
Informer15 can be equipped with up to four local initiation devices (switches) to activate
the unit locally and to the Commander® controller for mass notification communications.
The Informer15 Speaker has an internal 15-watt amplifier/driver to deliver tone warnings
and intelligible voice messages from Informer15 stored memory. The Informer15 also has
several unique capabilities when working with the Federal Signal Commander software.
Using Commander software, the Informer15 can play text-to-speech, stream WAV files, or
broadcast live PA. Commander software can perform a talk/listen to individual Informer15s
to allow call-box type communications. The Informer15 also has remote volume control for
optimizing sound levels across your alerting area. Remote volume control also includes
an ambient-noise-monitoring capability to automatically adjust the volume depending on
external noise levels.
The Informer15 can be programmed and configured as a standalone device to only use
the inputs to activate the Informer15. This may be useful if the location has no network
connectivity but where voice and tone alerts from locally activated inputs are required.
The Informer15 can be networked later, and the activations can be brought into the
Commander system for full system capability. When the Informer15 is networked using
the Commander software, alerts initiated at the Informer15 can be used to activate other
devices. The Commander software system can also alert emergency personnel via email,
SMS, and handheld radios using optional messaging software.
The Informer15 includes one output to control the visual indicator and an output to
activate an external relay, which can be used to control external devices. The Informer15
has two 1/2-inch NPT openings on the bottom of the speaker for simple installation of
pipe-mount devices. The openings allow access to LAN, open collector output, and
activation inputs. The Commander system allows multiple configurations for activation of
the open collector output or visual indicator during alerts.
The Informer15 is designed for outdoor use and large indoor structures. A 24 Vdc and
a POE+ model are available. The POE+ version of the Informer15 obtains its operating
voltage solely from a POE+ (IEEE 802.3at) network switch or power injector. No other
AC or DC power is required for the integrated speaker or light. All wiring interfaces
are accessible via internal connectors and built-in NPT entrances for quick and easy
installation.
The Informer15 Speaker is a perfect addition to existing notification systems where lack of
coverage exists. The unit can be used as a call station where emergency alert buttons are
required.
See the Informer-IP Series C Setup, Program, and User Manual (part number 25500395
revision C or later) to learn how to set up, configure, program, and use Informer-IP
devices.
