Manual for Option I-SW
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1. Bandwidth Wideband C Narrowband 128 Bit Encryption Key Digital Units Only Cancel Test LED Speaker Audible Alarm Relay Output 1 Relay Output 2 Jofofofo Jofofofo Code 1 No No TimedReset y warble auto Reset y TimedReset y fofoTofo ofoTofo Code 2 No y No y Timed Reset y Warble y Timed Reset y Timed Reset y Auto Reset Time 7p Seconds Code 3 No y No y Timed Reset y Soft Beep y Timed Reset x Timed Reset y Audible Alarm Length 2 Seconds Speaker Timed Reset Time Seconds Code H4 No y No y Auto Reset y Soft HiLo y auto Reset y auto Reset y o Relay 1 Timed Reset Times Code 5fNo y Ves y Timed Reset y Soft warble y None Timed Reset y m mo m Code 6 y y i y al y Relay 2 Timed Reset Times No Yes Timed Reset Soft Steady None None On Time Off Time Total Time B f fio Table 1 I SW Informer Programming Software Version Fields Description Serial Number This field is read from the unit The factory programs the serial number when the Informer is built You cannot change the serial number File Name and These text boxes display the current configuration file name loaded and the Unit s Software current version of the executable program loaded in the Informer Version Receive Enter RF frequencies for four separate RF channels You must manually Frequency type in the RF frequency in MHz Bandwidth Select if the unit is to2. or otherwise transfer for value any portion of the Software Product Limitations on Reverse Engineering Decompilation and Disassembly You may not reverse engineer decompile or disassemble any portion of the Software Product Separation of Components The Software Product is licensed as a single product Its component parts may not be separated for use on more than one computer Rental You may not rent lease or lend any portion of the Software Product Support Services Federal may provide you with support services related to the Software Product Support Services Use of Support Services is governed by the Federal policies and programs described in the user manual in online documentation and or in other Federal provided materials Any supplemental software code and all associated media printed materials and online or electronic documentation provided to you as part of the Support Services shall be considered part of the Software Product and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement With respect to technical information you provide to Federal as part of the Support Services Federal may use such information for its business purposes including for product support and development Federal will not utilize such technical information in a form that personally identifies you Transfer of Rights You may not transfer any right under this Agreement without the written consent of Federal Termination Withou
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4. before the speaker audio can be heard Relay 1 amp Relay 2 Timed Reset Sets the relay on duration off duration and total relay activation duration You can set the on and off times from 0 127 seconds in 0 5 second steps You can set the total time from 0 3600 seconds in 1 second steps Relay outputs are an optionally purchased option Icons Under your menu options the following icons are provided Open File Save to Disk Program Unit Read from Unit and Print Label These options are also available from the File menu File Menu Enables selection of the following Open File Save to Disk Program Unit Read from Unit Print Label Update Software Exit and About TAR TAR software version number information Update Software File gt Update Software is selected from the file menu This feature is used Menu to select the Informer executable program HEX file for downloading into the unit Setup Menu Setup allows the user to select COM1 through COM4 to be used for programming the Informer Help Menu Help screens are provided from the HELP menu and when a selection box is selected with the mouse 6 Informer I SW Programming Software RF Alignment and Test Instructions RF Alignment and Test Instructions The TAR has been aligned at the factory to cover the specified range of frequencies and should not require re alignment if the unit is programmed to a frequency within this range The ranges are a
5. receive wideband or narrowband signals CTCSS Each RF frequency can have either a digital or tone PL assignment You can choose from all available PLs using the drop down list Codes 1 to 6 You can set up to six different activation codes For each code you may select Cancel Y N Text LED Y N Speaker Auto Reset Timed Reset or Manual Reset Audible Alarm Steady tone Warble tone Beep tone Hi Lo tone Soft Steady tone Soft Warble tone Soft Beep tone Soft Hi Lo tone or none Relay Output 1 and 2 Auto Reset Timed Resent or Manual Resent Soft tones have a low level audio output You can select the type of coding scheme for each code The possible selections are Single Tone Two Tone sequential DTMF Digital and EAS 4 Informer I SW Programming Software Programming Instructions Coding Schemes Single Tone Possible length selections range from 0 5 to 8 seconds Select from the drop down list Enter a tone frequency between 300 and 3000 Hz 2300 Hz for narrowband channels Two Tone Possible selections range from 0 5 to 8 seconds for the first tone and 0 25 to 8 seconds for the second tone Make tone duration selections from drop down lists Enter in tone frequencies between 300 and 3000 Hz 2300 Hz for narrow band channels for each tone If the frequencies of a tone pair are within 3 of each other the boxes turn red as a warning that the tones may be too close DTMF Enter any valid DTMF d
6. speaker 6 Press the Volume Up button and confirm that the volume of the noise goes up 10 Informer I SW Programming Software RF Alignment and Test Instructions 7 Press the Volume Down button and confirm that the volume of the noise goes down 8 Press the RESET button and confirm the following actions occur e Squelch noise is shut off e Confirm that a beep is heard from the speaker e Confirm that the TEST and the ALERT LED s yellow and red light momentarily 9 End of Alignment and Test General Information If you are experiencing any difficulties with the Informer contact Federal Signal Customer Care at 1 800 548 7229 or Technical Support at 1 800 524 3021 Website http www alertnotification com E mail techsupport ans Ofederalsignal com Informer I SW Programming Software 11 RF Alignment and Test Instructions 12 Informer I SW Programming Software Index 1 128 Bit Encryption Key I FSK Option Only 5 A Aligning the Receiver and Setting Squelch coo com 9 Alignment and Test Procedure ooooccccnncccnonocccononcnonanananinanoss 7 Audible Alarm Length Auto Reset Times kanai B Band Width stas 4 C Checking the Power Supplies c ccssccssecessessessssesseees 10 Checking the VCO Frequency Range 8 Codes HL tHe 4 Coding Schemes cion io 5 Connections iii iaa 8 D Disable Monito iadas 5 DTM dies eo ihe 10 E EAS and
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10. a Es Safety and Security Systems Advancing security and well being Informer Series Tone Alert Receiver Programming and Radio Alignment Manual for option I SW 255335F 1113 Printed in U S A O Copyright 2013 Federal Signal Corporation End User License Agreement IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY This End User License Agreement Agreement is a legal agreement between you either an individual or a single entity and Federal Signal Corporation Federal for the I SW software and all associated media printed materials and online or electronic documentation collectively Software Product SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE The Software Product is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The Software Product is licensed not sold to you pursuant to the terms of this Agreement 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This Agreement grants you the following rights Use of Software You may install and use one copy of the Software Product on a single computer Backup Copy You may also store or install a copy of the Software Product on a storage device such as a network server for backup purposes however you must acquire and dedicate a license for each separate computer from which the Software Product is used 2 DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS Not for Resale Software Notwithstanding other sections of this Agreement you may not resell
11. e to connect the Informer to the programming PC Operating Requirements e Personal Computer with the following MS Windows XP Vista 7 operating system CD ROM drive 5 MB free Hard drive space RS232 port Mouse Printer optional e ISW Software e J SW Serial Cable Software Installation 1 Install the I SW software from Windows The CD ROM provides a self installation utility 2 Execute the setupx_x exe to begin installation The installation program places the program in the Windows programs folder 3 Start the program by clicking on Start gt Programs gt I_SW Informer I SW Programming Software Programming Instructions RS232 Cable Connections 1 Connect the Informer to the serial port of the PC Do this before programming the Informer so its programming data can be read by I SW 2 Plug the modular cable provided with I SW into the Informer and plug the other end into the computer s serial port 3 Select the appropriate port number using the Setup menu Software Description The Informer I SW programming application software runs on the Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 operating system Its purpose is to configure the personality of the Informer and program into EEPROM memory You can read the configuration parameters from the Informer using this software program I SW can program the complete operating system of the Informer into the Informer s FLASH memory This is useful for installing softwar
12. e upgrades You accomplish all programming over a standard RS232 port without requiring disassembly of the Informer The software prompts the user to enter the appropriate parameter for each configuration item and saves the configuration to disk All configuration information is viewable from a single screen You can load saved configurations from disk edit and send to the printer The application provides help prompts when you select a data entry point with the mouse These prompts identify the type of information you need to enter and the range of allowable entries The configurable parameters are shown in the following screen layout Informer I SW Programming Software 3 Programming Instructions I SW Informer Programming Software Dialog Box 10 x File Setup Help a File Name test A Tone Length B Tone Length Disable Monitor Monitor Mode Squelch Carrier 75 sec y 2 sec y Unit s Serial Number ji Digital Zonetts Digital Unit ao Units Software Version 123456 7 8 9 101112131415 16 EAS Location Codes DEODODODODODODODO 031111 031111 zz Receive Digital or Tone Frequency Coded Squelch Code 1 Event Code Code 4 Channel 1 151 62500 None y Eas y TOR DTMF y 12345 Channel 2 16012500 None Code 2 ATone B Tone Code 5 Tw Tone y fiooo 2000 DTMF y 6789 Channel 3 17012500 None y oer Code 3 ATone B Tone Code 6 Channel 4 100 00000 None gt Two Tone y fiooo 2200 Digital y Function 2
13. enter monitor mode when the monitor button is pressed Monitor Mode This check box enables the selection of PL or carrier based squelch Squelch 128 Bit The 128 Bit Encryption Key is used to decode encrypted transmissions from Encryption Key the Federal Commander Digital System The key consists of 16 numbers I FSK Option that can range from 0 255 Each number must match the corresponding Only encryption key used at the Commander s base station encoder An encryption key of all zeros disables encryption Set each number to 0 if the Informer is programmed with V2 16 or earlier Hex code Pre encryption program files have an encryption code of 255 in all fields SW V2 20 and greater software automatically converts encryption keys containing all 255s to O encryption disabled when the Informer is programmed The Encryption Key is not used if Digital decoding is not used Auto Reset Time Number of seconds to wait before resetting after carrier is dropped You can set from 0 127 seconds in 0 5 second steps that is 126 5 seconds Informer I SW Programming Software 5 Audible Alarm Number of seconds the audible alarm will sound You can be set from Length 0 254 seconds in 1 second steps Speaker Timed Number of seconds the Monitor function are active after an activation Reset Time command is received You can set from 0 3600 seconds in 1 second steps Note The Audible Alarm Length time must expire
14. igit string from 1 12 digits Precede the Wild card digits by the apostrophe character The number key is the default Wild Card digit which is accepted as a valid digit in addition to the digit preceded by the apostrophe character For added security use a minimum of three DTMF digits Digital Select any valid Commander function 1 50 from the drop down list box To activate the Informer a matching Commander function must be decoded You can select any one or combination of 16 zones by clicking on a check box The zone selection applies to all digital Informer codes You can enter a unit number 0 to 255 Codes sent for this unit number will activate the Informer All Call commands are also decoded by the Informer Federal Signal Digital decoding is an optionally purchased option You may enter a Digital Unit Number to allow the Informer to be individually controlled Blank or zero 0 All Call EAS For each EAS code type you can select valid event codes from a drop down list You can replace characters in the event code by a question mark to make the character a wildcard meaning that any character is accepted as a match You can enter up to three EAS location codes If the unit is programmed for a 1 9 county it always responds to all county and all state commands as well EAS decoding is an optionally purchased option Disable Monitor If this check box is checked the unit is not able to
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16. narrowband of deviation 2 Encode the appropriate DTMF strings as programmed into the Informer Confirm that the unit decodes each set of DTMF codes and that the ALERT LED flashes after each decode unless the TEST LED is programmed to turn on EAS and Digital 1 Set the encoder to send EAS or Digital codes at 4 kHz 2 kHz for narrowband of deviation 2 Encode the appropriate EAS or Digital codes as programmed into the Informer Confirm that the unit decodes each set of codes and that the ALERT LED flashes after each decode unless the TEST LED is programmed to turn on Checking the Power Supplies Test if a supply problem is suspected 1 Turn the Battery switch ON 2 Confirm 6 75 to 6 90 VDC at test point TP4 3 Confirm 5 VDC 10 V at test point TP3 4 Confirm that the Green AC POWER LED is on steady 5 Unplug the wall transformer and confirm that the AC POWER LED starts to flash 6 Reduce the voltage of the variable supply to 5 0 VDC and Confirm that the unit shuts off Testing the Display and Controls Confirms proper re assembly 1 Disconnect the service monitor from the unit 2 Re assemble the Informer into the housing after alignment is complete 3 Press the MONITOR button and Confirm that the ALERT LED lights steady red Monitor must be enabled in software to perform this test 4 Press and hold the MONITOR button for longer than 5 seconds 5 Confirm that squelch noise is heard in the
17. nitor speaker audio Adjust the squelch pot R3 until squelch just breaks Verify the 1 kHz tone is heard over the speaker when the unit is un squelched and the speaker is muted when squelched Radio alignment is now complete Testing the Decoders Set the RF level to 0 5 micro Volts for all decode tests Run the appropriate decode tests matching the programming of the Informer CTCSS 3 Perform this test with Monitor Mode Squelch selected when the Informer is programmed Place the Informer in Monitor Mode Modulate the service monitor with the proper CTCSS tone at 750 Hz 375 Hz for narrowband of deviation and inject a 1 kHz tone at 3 kHz 1 5 kHz for narrowband deviation for a total deviation of 3 75 kHz 1 875 kHz for narrowband Confirm that the 1 kHz is heard in the speaker when the CTCSS tone is present Remove the CTCSS tone and confirm that the speaker quiets Single Tone and Two Tone Sequential l Encode the appropriate Single or Two Tone sequential tones at 3 kHz 1 5 kHz for narrowband deviation Informer I SW Programming Software 9 RF Alignment and Test Instructions 2 Confirm that the unit decodes each tone set and that the ALERT LED flashes unless the TEST LED is programmed to turn on Note The TAR cannot decode two tone codes while a tone is being generated by the TAR DTMF 1 Set the encoder to send DTMF codes with a timing of 50 ms digit on time and 50 ms digit off time at 3 kHz 1 5 kHz for
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19. s follows 30 50 MHz 150 170 MHz and 450 470 MHz Always use appropriate ESD prevention to prevent damage to the Informer and text the Informer after programming Equipment Required A Communications Analyzer with the following features is required to align the radio RF Signal Generator RF Frequency counter SINAD meter Modulation meter Volt meter Oscilloscope optional The appropriate encoders are required to encode Tone DTMF CTCSS EAS or Digital codes as applicable Alignment and Test Procedure Preparation 1 Verify that the RF frequency s and coding sequence s to be aligned and texted have been properly programmed into the Informer 2 Remove the Informer PCB from the plastic housing Remove the battery connection from the PCB Do not remove the keypad and speaker from the PCB Place on a non conductive surface adjacent to the housing Informer I SW Programming Software 7 RF Alignment and Test Instructions Connections 1 Connect the 9 VDC power supply to the Informer 2 Plug the power supply to the AC outlet Figure 1 Informer Test Point and Parts Location Drawing i E 1 OO Rie m RI3R14 C145 5R15 Checking the VCO Frequency Range 1 Confirm the voltage on TP2 is less than 1 Volt indicating that the synthesizer is in lock Setting the Synthesizer on Frequency 1 Using a service monitor set in receive mode monitor the frequency of the VCO by placing a pickup loop on top of
20. sssscccssssccccsssccccsssccccessseccessscccessseccessssccesssscsessssscessssseesssseoees 7 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ALIGNMENT AND TEST PROCEDURE ii aida 7 PEDAL iii A AAE IOs UPTO TES ESET TA AAA Toe o AAA SOT PTET ESTE 7 COMMOCTION Se ccctistictecce ce ai a ETATE 8 Checking the VCO Frequency RANGE dieiis ia iiaa a daaa paa aita diaaa iadaaa a daaa aai anaita a iida iaai 8 Setting the Synthesizer ON FrequenCy oea a a aaa a a iei aaa aiaia a aar iaeia inan 8 Aligning the Receiver and Setting Squelch csscccccccseessssscesecsseessssessecsseeseaseeesecesesensesesecseneseaseassecseseseaseaaeaeseesses 9 TESTING TNE DECOG iii A EE a A IA AAA dad a azi 9 Checking the Power Supplies Test if a supply problem is SUSPCCtE ccsscccceesssseceessecessssceceessssecessssssesssseeees 10 Testing the Display and Controls Confirms proper re assembly GENERAL INFORMATION A obs Informer I SW Programming Software Safety Message Safety Message It is important to follow all instructions shipped with this product This device is to be installed by trained personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the country electric codes and will follow these guidelines as well as local codes Listed below are important safety instructions and precautions you should follow Read and Follow Instructions e Read all the safety and operating instructions before the tone alert receiver TAR is operated e Follow all instructions in this manual and the 255334 Opera
21. t prejudice to any other rights Federal may immediately terminate this Agreement if you fail to fully comply with all of the terms and conditions herein In such event and in addition to any other obligations arising from the termination of this Agreement you must destroy all copies of the Software Product and all of its component parts 3 UPGRADES If the Software Product is labeled as an upgrade you must be properly licensed to use a product identified by Federal as being eligible for the upgrade in order to use the Software Product A Software Product labeled as an upgrade replaces and or supplements the product that formed the basis for your eligibility for the upgrade You may use the resulting upgraded product only in accordance with the terms of this Agreement COPYRIGHT All right title interest and copyrights in and to the Software Product including but not limited to any images photographs animations video audio music text and applets incorporated into the Software Product the accompanying printed materials and any copies of the Software Product are owned by Federal The Software Product is protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions You may copy the printed materials of the Software Product provided however that any such copies are used for the sole purpose of in house training on the use and operation of the Software Product U S GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS The Software Product and docu
22. the VCO Synthesizer U9 2 Set the VCO frequency to the receive frequency of 21 4 MHz unless the unit is a Low band VHF unit then set the frequency to be 21 4 MHz the receive frequency 3 Adjust the frequency of the VCO using the trimmer cap in TCXO U6 until the frequency is within 300 Hz 8 Informer I SW Programming Software RF Alignment and Test Instructions Aligning the Receiver and Setting Squelch L 8 For Low Band 30 50 MHz High Band 150 170 MHz and UHF 450 470 MHz the units have been pre tuned to cover these frequency ranges and require no further front end tuning The discriminator L1 and the I F C74 have been aligned by the factory and should not need to be re aligned when changing programming steps 3 4 and 5 The alignment procedure follows Inject a 100 uV signal into the receiver and modulate the signal with a 1 kHz tone at 3 kHz 1 5 kHz for narrowband deviation Monitor the receive audio at test point TP6 with an Oscilloscope and carefully adjust coil L1 for the most level The level at test point TP6 This should be 900 mV 200 mV Connect a Distortion meter to TP6 and slowly adjust variable cap C74 for lowest distortion This should be less than 3 0 Connect a SINAD meter to test point TP6 and reduce the level of the RF signal from the service monitor until the SINAD meter reads 12 dB This should be less than 0 35 uV for all bands Press the monitor button to mo
23. tion Manual Retain Instructions e Retain the safety and operating instruction for future reference Heed Warnings e Adhere to all warnings on the TAR and in the operating instructions Programming Warnings e If programmed incorrectly the TAR may fail to operate as intended e Only personnel thoroughly familiar with the TAR s operating instructions and the intended method of use should perform the programming e Always test the TAR for proper operation after programming and before placing into use RF Alignment Warning e Ifthe radio is aligned incorrectly the TAR may fail to operate as intended e Only qualified radio technician thoroughly familiar with the TAR s operating instructions and the intended method of use should perform RF alignment e Test the TAR for proper operation after alignment and before placing into use Informer I SW Programming Software 1 Programming Instructions Programming Instructions Correctly program the TAR per the user s specific application before placing into use Perform programming after reading this manual Test the TAR for proper operation after programming and before placing into use Develop a warning plan and train all users on the use of the warning system when the TAR is used for personnel warning applications What is Included in I SW The Federal Signal model I SW consists of the following e CDROM containing the I SW application program e Serial programming cabl
24. ut of this Agreement may be brought by you more than two years after the facts giving rise to the cause of action have occurred whether those facts by that time are known to or reasonably ought to have been discovered by you In this Agreement words importing the singular include the plural and vice versa Words importing gender include all genders and words importing persons include corporations and vice versa The division of this Agreement into sections and the insertion of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement or any part of it 5 O y Safety and Security Systems Advancing security and well being 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park IL 60484 3167 Phone 1 800 524 3021 E mail techsupport ans federalsignal com Website http www alertnotification com Contents SAFETY MESSAG Eins iccessscccevscvetecescccsdescctevess daves eccousscccdeescdecsersacesdens dacebovsssebnene sutsbacesvesdewssceceass ues a O E aoaaa iaa 1 PROGRAMMING INSTRUCTIONS wo cccic csccccscsascosevedecodscocccessoscocodscosevescovdecessvesscosvesdsccbevssocbdssedoredscecocoisecsesedscosecaseees 2 WHAT IS ANGEUDED IN FSW cun sata dadas 2 OPERATING REQUIREMENTS menenie i 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION O NO 2 R5232 CABLE CONNECTIONS oa 3 SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION ici litis I SW INFORMER PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE DIALOG BOX RF ALIGNMENT AND TEST INSTRUCTIONG ccsssssccc
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