er, Connecticut 06412
Phone: (800) 63SIREN
Phone: (860) 526-9504
Fax: (860) 526-4078
Internet: www.whelen.com
Sales e-mail: iowsales@whelen.com
Customer Service e-mail: iowserv@whelen.com
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VORTEX SERIES
SIREN SYSTEM
INSTALLATION, OPERATING &
TROUBLESHOOTING MANUAL
®
ENGINEERING COMPANY INC. Page 2
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Installation
An Important Note To Installation Technicians ............................................................................ page 7
Section I: Site Selection.................................................................................................................... page 9
Section II: Utility Pole Preparation ................................................................................................ page 10
a) Pole Selection................................................................................................................... page 10
b) Component Dimensions ................................................................................................. page 10
Section III: Equipment Mounting .................................................................................................. page 14
a) Pole Top Bracket Installation ........................................................................................ page 14
b) Electronic Cabinet Mounting and Siren Connections................................................. page 16
c) Siren Assembly Mounting .............................................................................................. page 18
d) Antenna Mounting (optional) ........................................................................................ page 20
e) Solar Panel Mounting (optional) ................................................................................... page 21
f) Determining Solar Panel Mounting Angle .................................................................... page 24
Section IV: Wiring............................................................................................................................ page 25
a) Speaker/Rotator Wiring................................................................................................. page 25
b) AC Wiring ....................................................................................................................... page 26
c) Batteries ........................................................................................................................... page 28
d) Landline (optional) ......................................................................................................... page 29
e) Two-Tone (optional) ........................................................................................................ page 30
f) Aux-In (optional) ............................................................................................................. page 32
Section V: System Test ..................................................................................................................... page 33
Chapter 2: Operation
Section VI: Overview of System Components ............................................................................... page 36
a) Station Component Locations........................................................................................ page 36
b) Station Components Defined ......................................................................................... page 37
Section VII: System Operations...................................................................................................... page 39
a) Remote Operations ......................................................................................................... page 39
b) Local Operations............................................................................................................. page 39
Section VIII: Understanding Station Addressing.......................................................................... page 41
a) Central Point Source: Quadrant, Sector, Radial & Station ........................................ page 41
b) Governmental: County, City & Station ........................................................................ page 47 Page 3
Chapter 3: Troubleshooting
Section IX: Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ page 49
a) Audio Loss........................................................................................................................ page 49
b) AC Battery Charger........................................................................................................ page 50
c) Solar Regulator................................................................................................................ page 50
d) Partial or Full Diagnostic Failure.................................................................................. page 51
Section X: Maintenance ................................................................................................................... page 52
a) Frequency of Testing and Activation............................................................................. page 52
b) Local Site Confirmation ................................................................................................. page 52
c) Remote monitoring and Confirmation .......................................................................... page 53
d) Quarterly Maintenance .................................................................................................. page 53
e) Visual Siren Station Physical Inspection ....................................................................... page 54
f) Siren Cabinet and Components...................................................................................... page 54
g) Speaker Assembly and Pole Top Equipment ................................................................ page 54
h) Station Performance Testing .......................................................................................... page 55
Maintenance Check List................................................................................................................... page 57
Illustrations
Fig. 1: Sample Station Drawing (AC Powered Battery Charger) ................................................ page 4
Fig. 2: Sample Station Drawing (Optional Solar Powered Battery Charger)............................. page 5
Fig. 3: Pole Top Mounting Bracket Dimensions ............................................................................ page 11
Fig. 4: Electronic Cabinet Dimensions............................................................................................ page 12
Fig. 5: Antenna Mounting Bracket Dimensions............................................................................. page 13
Fig. 6: Pole Top Mounting Bracket ................................................................................................. page 15
Fig. 7: Electronic Cabinet Mounting (Side View) .......................................................................... page 16
Fig. 8: Siren to Pole Top Mounting Bracket (Side View) .............................................................. page 19
Fig. 9: Antenna Mounting Orientation........................................................................................... page 20
Fig. 10: Solar Panel Wiring Connections ....................................................................................... page 22
Fig. 11: Solar Panel Mounting Views .............................................................................................. page 23
Fig. 12: Oscillator Board Connections............................................................................................ page 25
Fig. 13: AC Outlet Installation ........................................................................................................ page 27
Fig. 14: Battery Connections .......................................................................................................... page 28
Fig. 15: Landline Wiring.................................................................................................................. page 29
Fig. 16: Two-Tone Board.................................................................................................................. page 30
Fig. 17: Aux-In Board....................................................................................................................... page 32
Fig. 18: System LED Diagnostic Indicators ................................................................................... page 34
Fig. 19: Siren Cabinet Components ................................................................................................ page 36
Fig. 20: Station Control Panel.......................................................................................................... page 40
Vortex Station Wiring Diagram....................................................................................................... page 59 Page 4
1 POINT RACK, SPOOL
INSULATOR AND
SERVICE CLAMP FOR
AC SUPPLY.*
ROTOR ASSEMBLY INCLUDES
24 INCHES OF 1 SEAL-TITE
TERMINATED WITH A
1 STRAIGHT ADAPTOR
56
DRIP LOOP
WEATHER HEAD FOR
SERVICE ENTRANCE.*
(4) 10 SECTIONS
OF 1 RIGID STEEL
CONDUIT.*
NOTE: AVOID SHARP BENDS
IN THE GROUND WIRES
NOTE: ANTENNA INSTALLATION
MUST BE MADE IN COMPLIANCE
WITH ALL FCC REGULATIONS.
2 POLE, 30A, NEMA #3R
A/C DISCONNECT.*
FLEX CONDUIT*
10-12 (TYP)
GROUND WIRES TIED
TO GROUND ROD
PER SPEC. OR LOCAL
CODE
4 AWG (MINIMUM)
SOLID COPPER WIRE
SPEAKER/ANTENNA
GROUND*
4 AWG (MINIMUM)
SOLID COPPER WIRE
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