Federal Signal Corporation
Informer Tone Alert Receiver Manual
4-6 Volume
Control
The Informer offers you the ability to control the sound volume of voice
messages heard over the TAR speaker. The Alert beep volume is not
adjustable. To adjust the volume, first press the
MONITOR
button to listen to the
radio channel. Pressing the
VOLUME
↑
button will increase the sound volume
and pressing the
VOLUME
↓
button will decrease the volume. Holding down
either arrow will allow you to "scroll" to the highest or lowest volume levels.
If no audio is heard when the
MONITOR
button is pressed, there may be no
radio traffic currently being broadcast. If the
MONITOR
button is held down for
over 5 seconds, the radio squelch will be opened and noise will be heard over
the speaker if no radio traffic is present. The
RESET
button will return the TAR
to standby.
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Tone-Alert Radio Failure
In the event of unit failure, the yellow
TEST
LED light will flash once per second
and the TAR will emit a beep every 30 seconds. This failure should be
investigated with the local emergency management control station authorities or
the local service center.
4-8
Optional Dual Relay and 600 ohm Audio Output
•
Relay Outputs
The Informer comes with an optional pair of relay outputs capable of
controlling external devices. The outputs are located at pins 3 - 8 of the
removable output connector. Refer to section 2.5 for parts locations.
Do not exceed the voltage and current ratings listed in the specifications
section of this manual. When using this option, the relay outputs will turn on
until the programmed default timeout occurs or when the
RESET
button is
pressed or a
CANCEL
command is received.
Note: The relay outputs close for 5-10 ms. when the RESET button is pressed
and during initial power-up.
•
600 Ohm Audio Output
The 600-ohm audio output is useful for tying the Informer into existing PA
systems or other externally amplified speaker systems. The TAR provides an
adjustable balanced audio output at pins 1 & 2 of the output connector. The
output level is adjustable via a potentiometer located near the IO connector.
Refer to section 2.5 for parts locations.
4-3
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
