Federal Signal Corporation e-Q2B User Manual

Federal Signal Corporation e-Q2B

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Installation, Maintenance,

and Service Manual

255394D

REV. D 0315

Printed in U.S.A.

e-Q2B Electronic Siren System

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Table of Contents

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Chapter 1 Safety Messages for Installers and Operators7
- Safety Messages to Installers of Federal Signal Sound/Light Systems7
- During Installation8
- Safety Messages to Operators of Federal Signal Sound/Light Systems9
Chapter 2 An Overview of the E-Q2B Siren System11
- Siren Speakers11
- Convergence Network Control Head12
- LED Indicators12
- System Specifications12
- Siren Specifications: 200 Watts13
- Siren Specifications: 100 Watts13
- E-Q2B Kit Contents14
Table 2.1 Kit Contents: Models E-Q2B-100 and E-Q2B-200 (Standard Control Head)14
Table 2.2 Kit Contents: Models E-Q2B-100 and E-Q2B-200 (Flush-Mount Control Head)14
Table 2.3 Kit Contents: Model E-Q2B-200-RCFD15
Chapter 3 Wiring the E-Q2B Siren System16
- Selecting the Mounting Locations16
- Wiring the Siren Amplifier18
  - Connecting to the Serial Ports18
  - Connecting the Foot Switches for Cycle, Brake, and Air Horn19
- Figure 3.4 Foot Switch Connections19
- Connecting the Switch Input for the Model E-Q2B-200-RCFD20
  - Figure 3.6 E-Q2B 200-Watt Speaker Connections (BP200-Q or BP200-EF)22
  - Enabling Radio Rebroadcast over the Siren Speakers28
- Connecting the E-Q2B to the Rumbler 2 Low Frequency Amplifier26
- Enabling the Horn-Ring Transfer of Siren Tones26
Figure 3.15 Connections for Power, Ground, and Ignition33
Chapter 4 Setting the Gain for Radio Rebroadcast and PA34
- Figure 4.1 Control Head Selections for Radio Rebroadcast34
- Setting the Gain for Radio Rebroadcast34
- Setting the Gain for Public Address (PA)35
Figure 4.2 Gain Control for Radio Rebroadcast35
Figure 4.3 Gain Control for Public Address35
Chapter 5 Mounting the Siren Amplifier and Control Head36
- Mounting the Siren Amplifier36
- Figure 5.1 Mounting Information for the Siren Amplifier37
- Mounting the Standard Control Head37
- Figure 5.2 Bracket Attached to Back of Control Head38
- Figure 5.3 Brackets Attached to Control Head and Mounting Surface38
- Mounting the Flush-Mount Control Head39
Figure 5.4 Flush-Mount Control Head39
Chapter 6 Final Preparations of the E-Q2B Siren System41
- Figure 6.1 E-Q2B System Diagnostic Leds41
- Testing the Installation41
- Applying the Siren Safety Labels in the Vehicle42
- Distributing the Safety Message Card42
Figure 6.2 Safety Message Card (Left) and Siren Safety Labels (Right)42
Chapter 7 Operating the Standard E-Q2B Siren System43
- Figure 7.1 Control Head Push Buttons, Rotary Switch, and PA Volume Control43
- Siren Priorities43
- Siren Tones43
- Manual Mode44
  - Cycle Foot Switch/Push Button44
  - Brake Foot Switch/Button44
Chapter 8 Operating the E-Q2B-CAL Siren System47
- Siren Tones47
- Siren Priorities47
- Manual Mode48
- Air Horn49
- Horn Ring50
- Public Address (PA)50
Chapter 9 Safety Messages to Personnel Servicing Electronic Sirens51
Chapter 10 Servicing the E-Q2B Siren System52
- Servicing the Control Head52
- Servicing the Siren Amplifier55
- Gettingtechnical Support and Service56
- Ordering Replacement Parts57
- Returning a Product to Federal Signal57
Table 10.1 Replacement Parts57

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Federal Signal Corporation e-Q2B Specifications

General

Brand	Federal Signal Corporation
Model	e-Q2B
Category	Security System
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1 Safety Messages for Installers and Operators

Installer Safety Precautions

Key safety instructions and precautions for installers of Federal Signal systems.

Operator Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for operators of Federal Signal sound and light systems.

Chapter 3 Wiring the e-Q2B Siren System

Wiring Preparation and Amplifier Connections

Planning wire routes and connecting the siren amplifier and serial ports.

Input and Control Signal Wiring

Connecting foot switches, RCFD, horn ring, park circuit, and radio rebroadcast.

Speaker and Audio System Wiring

Connecting various speaker types and the Rumbler low-frequency amplifier.

Control Head, Microphone, and Power Wiring

Connecting the control head, microphone, and system power to the battery.

Chapter 4 Setting Gain for Radio Rebroadcast and PA

Radio Rebroadcast Gain Adjustment

Adjusting the volume level for radio rebroadcast through siren speakers.

Public Address (PA) Gain Adjustment

Chapter 5 Mounting the Siren Amplifier and Control Head

Siren Amplifier Mounting Procedures

Guidelines for securely mounting the siren amplifier unit in the vehicle.

Standard Control Head Mounting

Flush-Mount Control Head Mounting

Chapter 9 Safety Messages for Servicing Personnel

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