UltraVoice Integrated Controller

Model: UVIC-B

Description, Specifications, Installation,

Operation, and Service Manual

25500529
Rev. A5 0423
Printed in U.S.A.
© Copyright 2019-2023 Federal Signal Corporation
 Limited Warranty

This product is subject to and covered by a limited warranty,

a copy of which can be found at www.fedsig.com/SSG-Warranty.
A copy of this limited warranty can also be obtained by written
request to Federal Signal Corporation, 2645 Federal Signal Drive,
University Park, IL 60484, email to [email protected] or
call +1 708-534-3400.
This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or
implied, contractual or statutory, including, but not limited to the
warranty of merchantability, warranty of fitness for a particular
purpose and any warranty against failure of its essential purpose.

2645 Federal Signal Drive

University Park, Illinois 60484
www.fedsig.com

Customer Support 800-548-7229 • +1 708 534-3400

Technical Support 800-524-3021 • +1 708 534-3400
All product names or trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
 Contents

Safety Messages......................................................................................................................................................9

General Description...............................................................................................................................................12

Introduction........................................................................................................................................................12
Features.............................................................................................................................................................12
Digital Voice Messages......................................................................................................................................14
UVLOC-B Option...............................................................................................................................................14
UVIC-B with IP...................................................................................................................................................15
UVIC-B Outputs.................................................................................................................................................15
UVIC-B Backplane Motherboard........................................................................................................................15
Commander Software System (SFCDWARE)...................................................................................................16
Ordering Information..........................................................................................................................................16

Specifications.........................................................................................................................................................17

UVIC-B...............................................................................................................................................................17
UV+ Controller...................................................................................................................................................18
UV400 Amplifier.................................................................................................................................................19
UVIC-B Backplane.............................................................................................................................................19
UVLOC-B...........................................................................................................................................................20
IP Interface.........................................................................................................................................................20
UVADM..............................................................................................................................................................20
UVLOC-B-EXP...................................................................................................................................................20

System Planning....................................................................................................................................................21

Control Unit Location.........................................................................................................................................21

Speaker Location...............................................................................................................................................21
UVLOC-B Location............................................................................................................................................22

Installation...............................................................................................................................................................22

General Mounting Guidelines For All Applications.............................................................................................25

Battery Charger..................................................................................................................................................27
UVIC-B Installation Material List and Installation Guidelines.............................................................................27
Concrete or Filled Cement Block Wall Mounting Guidelines.....................................................................28
Hollow Block Wall Mounting Guidelines.....................................................................................................28
Wood Stud Wall Mounting Guidelines........................................................................................................28
Metal Stud Wall Mounting Guidelines........................................................................................................29

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 Electrical Connections.......................................................................................................................................29
DIN Rail Terminal Blocks...........................................................................................................................30
Wiring Guidelines for the 120 Vac Electrical Service.................................................................................30
Wiring Guidelines for the 240 Vac Electrical Service.................................................................................30
Battery Connections...................................................................................................................................31
Installing the Antenna.........................................................................................................................................31
Installing the Cabinet Mounted Magnetic Base Antenna...........................................................................32
Installing the Remote Mounted Magnetic Base Antenna...........................................................................32
Connections for the UVIC-B Backplane (Figure 5)............................................................................................32
Speaker Connections (JP2, JP9, JP10, JP17, JP18, JP21, JP22, JP23)................................................. 32
UVLOC-B or 600-ohm port selection (JP6)................................................................................................32
Battery Connection (JP5)...........................................................................................................................32
24 Vdc Power (JP7)...................................................................................................................................33
Slot 4 (JP8)................................................................................................................................................33
Strobe Output (JP11).................................................................................................................................33
600-ohm Input/Output (JP12)....................................................................................................................33
Filtered 24 Vdc Supply (JP13)...................................................................................................................33
Remote Activation Inputs (JP14)................................................................................................................33
Sensor Inputs (JP15).................................................................................................................................34
Isolated Power Supply (JP16)....................................................................................................................34
Test Speaker (JP19)..................................................................................................................................34
Fault LED (JP20).......................................................................................................................................34
UVLOC-B Interface (JP24, JP25, JP26, JP27)..........................................................................................35
Relay Connections (JP29).........................................................................................................................35
600-ohm Siren Audio Output Channel (JP30)...........................................................................................35
I2C interface (JP38).................................................................................................................................... 35
600-ohm Siren Audio Output Balanced (JP39)..........................................................................................35
Optional UVLOC-B and UVLOC-B-EXP Connections and Wall Mounting......................................................... 40
Connections for the UVLOC-B...........................................................................................................................42
Connections for the UVLOC-B-EXP..................................................................................................................43
Connections for the UVADM..............................................................................................................................43
Optional UVADM Connections...........................................................................................................................44
Turning on the Power.........................................................................................................................................45
Installing User-Supplied Radio Receivers .........................................................................................................46

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Pre-operational System Configuration and Testing............................................................................................46

Visual Inspection................................................................................................................................................47
Amplifier and Speaker Pre-Operation Checkout................................................................................................47
Adjusting the Radio Transceiver........................................................................................................................47
Adjusting the receive audio........................................................................................................................48
Adjusting the transmit deviation.................................................................................................................48
600-ohm Level Adjustment Procedure for Communications..............................................................................48
600-ohm Level Adjustment Procedure for External Audio Source Input............................................................ 49
Control and Status Monitoring...........................................................................................................................49
Testing the UVLOC-B Audio Adjustment............................................................................................................50
Configuration and Wiring the UVLOC-B....................................................................................................50
Adjusting the System.................................................................................................................................52
Testing the System.....................................................................................................................................53
Enabling and Disabling the Fault Piezo Sounder......................................................................................54

Operations..............................................................................................................................................................55

UV+ Controller and UV400 Amplifier Front Panel Indicators.............................................................................55

Basic UVIC-B Controller Programming .............................................................................................................57
Unit Type....................................................................................................................................................57
Radio Communications......................................................................................................................................57
Activation Formats.....................................................................................................................................57
EAS Location Codes..................................................................................................................................57
128/256-bit Encryption Key .......................................................................................................................57
Security Key...............................................................................................................................................57
User Programs...................................................................................................................................................58
Site Address Switch (S1)...................................................................................................................................58
Connections for the UV+ Controller...........................................................................................................59
Connections for the IP Network PCB.................................................................................................................60
Status Alarms.....................................................................................................................................................61
Battery Charger Status......................................................................................................................................61
Local Quiet Test.................................................................................................................................................62
Operation...................................................................................................................................................62
Finding Faults............................................................................................................................................62
Digital Voice Recording......................................................................................................................................62
File Format.................................................................................................................................................62

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 Voice Levels Within Files...........................................................................................................................62
Tone Levels Within Files............................................................................................................................62
Filtering Files..............................................................................................................................................62
Checking/Setting UV+ Controller DV Levels..............................................................................................63
Converting the files....................................................................................................................................63
Manual Activation...............................................................................................................................................64
Local Public Address..........................................................................................................................................64
UVLOC-B...........................................................................................................................................................65
Activating a Live PA...................................................................................................................................65
Activating a Digital Voice Message............................................................................................................65

Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................66

Recommended Cables for Radio...............................................................................................................66

Control Unit Preventive Maintenance................................................................................................................66
General Maintenance.........................................................................................................................................66
Checking Signal Operation........................................................................................................................66
Checking the Battery..................................................................................................................................67

Replacement Parts.................................................................................................................................................68

Getting Service.......................................................................................................................................................68

Appendix A Wiring Diagrams................................................................................................................................69

Tables

Table 1 Ordering Information................................................................................................................................16

Table 2 Ordering UVLOC-B....................................................................................................................................16

Table 3 Optional Accessories................................................................................................................................16

Table 4 Electrical/Environmental for the UVIC-B.................................................................................................17

Table 5 Enclosure...................................................................................................................................................17

Table 6 Physical......................................................................................................................................................17

Table 7 Signaling Formats.....................................................................................................................................18

Table 8 Audio Power Amplifier Modules Model (UV400).....................................................................................19

Table 9 Specifications for the UVIC-B Backplane...............................................................................................19

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Table 10 Specifications for the UVLOC-B............................................................................................................20

Table 11 Specifications for the IP Interface..........................................................................................................20

Table 12 Specifications for the UVADM................................................................................................................20

Table 13 Specifications for the UVLOC-B-EXP....................................................................................................20

Table 14 Wiring Connections for the Charger.....................................................................................................27

Table 15 Installer Supplied UVIC-B Electrical Installation Material List............................................................ 27

Table 16 Concrete or Filled Cement Block Wall Mounting Materials................................................................. 28

Table 17 Hollow Block Wall Mounting Materials..................................................................................................28

Table 18 Wood Stud Wall Mounting Materials.....................................................................................................28

Table 19 Metal Stud Wall Mounting Materials......................................................................................................29

Table 20 Connectors for the UVIC-B Backplane (Figure 5)................................................................................36

Table 21 Configuration Jumpers for the UVIC-B Backplane..............................................................................37

Table 22 Indicators for the UVIC-B Backplane.....................................................................................................38

Table 23 Fuses for the UVIC-B Backplane...........................................................................................................38

Table 24 Connectors for the UVLOC-B.................................................................................................................42

Table 25 Jumpers and Controls for the UVLOC-B...............................................................................................42

Table 26 Indicators for the UVLOC-B....................................................................................................................42

Table 27 Connectors for the UVLOC-B-EXP........................................................................................................43

Table 28 Configuration Jumpers for the UVLOC-B-EXP.....................................................................................43

Table 29 Connectors and Jumpers for the UVADM.............................................................................................43

Table 30 Radio Connector, 8 pin MOD jack..........................................................................................................46

Table 31 Front Panel of UV+ Controller................................................................................................................55

Table 32 Front Panel Indicators for Model UV400 Amplifier...............................................................................56

Table 33 Unit Type Selection Table.......................................................................................................................57

Table 34 UV+ Controller Setting I/O......................................................................................................................59

Table 35 Connectors for the Serial to Network PCB...........................................................................................60

Table 36 Indicators for the UVIC-IP.......................................................................................................................60

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 Table 37 LEDs description.....................................................................................................................................61

Table 38 Manual Activation Switches on UV+ Controller...................................................................................64

Table 39 Troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................67

Table 40 Replacements Parts................................................................................................................................68

Figures

Figure 1 Typical UVIC-B Installation Drawing......................................................................................................23

Figure 2 UVIC-B Cabinet Dimensions...................................................................................................................24

Figure 3 UVIC-B Parts Layout...............................................................................................................................25

Figure 4 UVIC-B Battery Connections..................................................................................................................26

Figure 5 Connections for the UVIC-B Backplane................................................................................................39

Figure 6 UVLOC-B-EXP and UVLOC-B Connections..........................................................................................40

Figure 7 UVLOC-B Dimensions.............................................................................................................................41

Figure 8 Back of UVLOC-B Dimensions...............................................................................................................41

Figure 9 UVADM Diagram......................................................................................................................................44

Figure 10 UVADM Selections for Zone 1..............................................................................................................45

Figure 20 JP37 on the UVIC-B backplane motherboard.....................................................................................54

Figure 21 JP3 Sound Enable.................................................................................................................................54

Figure 22 UV+ Controller and UV400 Amplifier Front Panel Indicators............................................................ 56

Figure 23 Setting the Switch Number Example...................................................................................................58

Figure 24 Serial to Network Board........................................................................................................................60

Figure 25 LEDs on charger....................................................................................................................................61

Figure 26 UV+ Controller Switches.......................................................................................................................64

Figure 27 UVLOC-B Front Panel...........................................................................................................................65

Figure 28 UVIC-B with Radio Wiring Diagram.....................................................................................................69

Figure 29 UVIC-B IP-Enabled Wiring Diagram.....................................................................................................70

Figure 30 UVIC-B with Landline Wiring Diagram.................................................................................................71

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Safety Messages

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’s electric
codes and will follow these guidelines as well as local codes and ordinances, including
any state or local noise-control ordinances. Listed below are important safety instructions
and precautions you should follow:

Important Notice
Federal Signal reserves the right to make changes to devices and specifications detailed
in the manual at any time to improve reliability, function, or design. The information in
this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate; however, no
responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies.

Publications
Federal Signal recommends the following publications from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency for assistance with planning an outdoor warning system:

• The “Outdoor Warning Guide” (CPG 1-17)

• “Civil Preparedness, Principles of Warning” (CPG 1-14)
• FEMA-REP-1, Appendix 3 (Nuclear Plant Guideline)
• FEMA-REP-10 (Nuclear Plant Guideline).
Planning
• If suitable warning equipment is not selected, the installation site for the siren is
not selected properly, or the siren is not installed properly, it may not produce the
intended optimum audible warning. Follow Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) recommendations.
• If sirens are not activated in a timely manner when an emergency condition
exists, they cannot provide the intended audible warning. It is imperative that
knowledgeable people, who are provided with the necessary information, be
available at all times to authorize the activation of the sirens.
• When sirens are used out of doors, people indoors may not be able to hear the
warning signals. Separate warning devices or procedures may be needed to warn
people indoors effectively.
• The sound output of sirens is capable of causing permanent hearing damage. To
prevent excessive exposure, carefully plan siren placement, post warnings, and
restrict access to areas near sirens. Review and comply with any local or state noise
control ordinances as well as OSHA noise exposure standards, regulations, and
guidelines.
• Activating the sirens may not result in people taking the desired actions if those to
be warned are not properly trained about the meaning of siren sounds. Siren users
should follow FEMA recommendations and instruct those to be warned of corrective
actions to be taken.

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• After installation, service, or maintenance, test the siren system to confirm that it is
operating properly. Test the system regularly to confirm that it will be operational in
an emergency.
• If future service and operating personnel do not have these instructions to refer
to, the siren system may not provide the intended audible warning, and service
personnel may be exposed to death, permanent hearing loss, or other bodily injuries.
File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them periodically. Give a copy of
these instructions to recruits and trainees. Also give a copy to anyone who is going to
service or repair the siren.
Installation and Service
• Electrocution or severe personal injury can occur when performing various
installation and service functions, such as making electrical connections, drilling
holes, or lifting equipment. Therefore, only experienced electricians should install this
product per national, state, and any other electrical codes having jurisdiction. Perform
all work under the direction of the installation or service crew safety foreman.
• The sound output of sirens is capable of causing permanent hearing damage. To
prevent excessive exposure, carefully plan siren placement, post warnings, and
restrict access to areas near the sirens. Sirens may be operated from remote control
points. Whenever possible, disconnect all siren power, including batteries, before
working near the siren.
• After installation or service, test the siren system to confirm that it is operating
properly. Test the system regularly to confirm that it will be operational in an
emergency.
• If future service and operating personnel do not have these instructions to refer
to and are not properly trained, the system may not provide the intended audible
warning, and service personnel may be exposed to hazards that could result in
death, permanent hearing loss or other bodily injuries. File these instructions in a safe
place and refer to them periodically. Give a copy of these instructions to recruits and
trainees. Also give a copy to anyone who is going to service or repair the siren.
Operation
Failure to understand the capabilities and limitations of your siren system could result
in permanent hearing loss, other serious injuries, or death to persons too close to
the sirens when you activate them or to those you need to warn. Carefully read and
thoroughly understand all safety notices in this manual and all operations-related items in
all instruction manuals shipped with the equipment. Thoroughly discuss all contingency
plans with those responsible for warning people in your community, company, or
jurisdiction. A well-written contingency plan document is recommended.

Pay careful attention to notices located on the equipment.

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Hazard Classification
Federal Signal uses signal words to identify the following:

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.

Read and understand the information contained in this manual before attempting
to deploy or service the siren.

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General Description
Introduction
This manual describes the features, specifications, installation, operation, and
maintenance of the UltraVoice® Integrated Controller (UVIC-B). The UVIC-B is designed to
deliver amplified audio to a network of speakers (sold separately) for indoor or outdoor
notification, evacuation, and public address. The UVIC-B is an upgrade for SelecTone®
or other basic plant or campus notification systems. The UVIC-B provides live public
address, tone, or voice alerts through a microSD interface and battery backup operation.

The UVIC-B is housed in a single NEMA1 style cabinet for indoor mounting. The UVIC-B
uses one amplifier card for a 400-watt system and two amplifiers cards for an 800-watt
system. All siren control, audio generation, and remote communication functions are
handled by a single UV+ Controller. The system operates from a 24 Vdc battery source,
which provides battery backup. The charging system can operate from 120 or 240 volt
power.

All UVIC-B models are set up for two-way control and status monitoring using the
Commander® Software System (Commander®), including a nominal 12 V radio power
supply. You can equip all models with a microSD card to store up to 17 hours of tone or
digital voice messages. Custom digital voice recordings are available.

Activation codes, command sequences, and operating parameters are uploaded from a
computer through the RS232 port located on the UV+ Controller or over the radio channel
with Commander®. All user information is stored in non-volatile memory, immune to power
and battery failure.

You can activate the UVIC-B locally using a Local Operation Console (UVLOC-B) or
remotely using radio or IP networking. You can use the UVIC-B as a part of an outdoor
alerting system or as a stand-alone notification panel.

Features
The UVIC-B controller has the following features.

• Indoor enclosure with up to 800 watts for indoor or outdoor notifications.

• Battery backup for operation during power loss.

• Integral operating console interface for up to four remote consoles.

• Remote consoles (UVLOC-B) provide up to 10 functions and local public address (Live
PA).

• Remote consoles (UVLOC-B) can be located up to 1 mile (1609 meters) from the
cabinet with supervision.

• 70 V speaker operation standard with optional Audio Distribution Module (UVADM) for
25 V speaker operation.

• Seven standard warning signals: wail, alternate wail, pulsed wail, steady, alternate
steady, pulsed steady, and Westminster chime (auxiliary).

• Configurable for up to eight supervised zones.

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• Optional microSD card for custom message storage. Store up to 4,093 voice or tone
messages that total up to 17 hours of total recording time.

• Local switches (eight) on the UV+ Controller for testing or local siren activation.

• Ability to test or activate a siren using external contact closure.

• Optional local microphone for live public address (PA) with internal mount.
• Single tone, Two-tone, DTMF, EAS and MSK decoders for remote siren control.
• Four relays for local activation of strobes, LEDs, and legacy rotation siren designs.

• Siren activation verification through specialized Quiet Test.

• Ability to select or group amplifiers to create flexible zones.

• Volume control per message to optimize siren notification.

• Modular hot-swappable design to easily service cards without shutting off the power.

• Ability to stack multiple voice and tone alerts to create custom messages.

• Status system monitoring for system health and readiness.

• Flexible communications—radio (analog, P25, trunking, digital, broadband), satellites,

cellular, landline, and IP).

• Cellular and satellite communication options are available upon request. Contact your
local Federal Signal sales representative for more information.

• Ability to mix various communication formats for high-system availability and

redundancy.

• Secure communication with 128-bit or 256-bit encryption.

• Secure activation programming and status monitoring through the SS2000+ AC and
Commander® Software System.

• Audio output (600 ohms) to external equipment, such as fire alarm panels or
amplifiers.

• Power control ramps up siren or speaker volume for added safety, custom volume
settings, and low power testing.

Cabinet Features
• Single NEMA1/UL type 1, powder-coated steel cabinet.
• Single lockable door latch that can be easily opened without tools.
• Wall mountable.
• Multi-size knockouts for conduit entrances.
• Bulkhead mounted type N female antenna connection.

Amplifiers Features
• Two amplifier slots for 400-watt amplifiers (Model UV400), with audio output of
70 VRMS

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Optional UltraVoice Audio Distribution Module (Model UVADM) Features

• Eight zone outputs.
• Each output is switch selectable for 25 or 70 VRMS
• Each output is switch selectable for connection to Amplifier 1 or Amplifier 2.
• All outputs are independently monitored for line or ground faults.

Optional UltraVoice Local Operating Console Interface Expansion Module (Model

UVLOC-B-EXP) Features
• Expansion port that allows you to expand an additional eight UVLOC-B interfaces.

Batteries
• Sealed VRLA AGM type (included, minimum 44 A/H).

Battery Charger
• 120/240 Vac switch selectable to 24 Vdc, 5 A.
• Temperature compensated with selectable float voltage 13.2-13.8 Vdc.

Digital Voice Messages

When purchased, the Digital Voice option adds a microSD card that is capable of storing
up to 17 hours or 4,093 pre-recorded messages. See “Digital Voice Recording” on page
62 for more information.

UVLOC-B Option
The UltraVoice Local Operating Console (UVLOC-B) is an activation point for a UVIC-B
controller.

The UVLOC-B offers the following features:

• Operator interface panel for controlling 10 functions/activations and live PA
announcements.
• Remotely powered from the UVIC-B controller.
• NEMA1 indoor lockable enclosure.
• Activates pre-recorded digital voice messages and alerts.
• Noise-canceling microphone for live PA announcements with volume control included.
• Three LEDs for status indicators for power, system armed, and fault.
• Locate the UVLOC-B up to 1 mile (1609 meters) from UVIC-B.

• Use a single twisted-pair cable between the UVIC-B and the UVLOC-B.
• Monitored for line and ground faults with audible alerts.
The UVLOC-B is ideal for providing multiple activation points in an indoor Mass
Notification System. The UVLOC-B is rated for indoor use and can be surface mounted.
The UVIC-B backplane includes four jacks to connect to individual UVLOC-B units. The
UVIC-B backplane includes an interface to an optional UVLOC‑B-EXP board that allows
you to expand from four interfaces to twelve UVLOC-B interfaces. Each UVLOC-B is
hardwired using a single twisted-pair cable and is powered from its respective UVIC-B

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controller. You may locate the UVLOC-B up to one mile from the UVIC-B controller, and it
requires no local power source of its own.

UVIC-B with IP
You can order the UVIC-B with a network card or as an add-on. The IP card allows
communication over an IP network and provides audio decoding of digitized audio sent
over the network.

The IP network card is configured with its own fixed IP address and port number. When
packets of data are received over the network port that are addressed to the board’s
IP and port number, they are converted to serial data and sent out over the serial port.
Likewise, any data coming into the serial port is converted to TCP/IP data packets and
sent out over the network port to the server’s IP address. The IP network card can also be
configured to support DHCP.

UVIC-B Outputs
The UVIC-B backplane includes a 600-ohm audio output and four relays for control of
external equipment. The level of the audio output is adjustable. The audio and relays are
individually addressable, allowing each output to be activated for different events.

Use Commander® or FSPWARE to assign audio and relay outputs to functions. Audio and
relay outputs may be selectively programmed to be active together or individually with
any control function. Program the outputs to stay on for the duration of the function or
latch on until turned off.

UVIC-B Backplane Motherboard

The UVIC-B backplane motherboard provides the electrical connections between the
UV+ Controller, UV400 amplifiers, and an optional UltraVoice Audio Distribution Module
(UVADM).

The UVIC-B backplane motherboard offers the following features:

• Four UVLOC-B interfaces.

• UVLOC-B expansion interface for eight additional UVLOC-B interfaces by using the
optional UVLOC-B-EXP board.
• Sounder for audible fault alerts.
• Fault LEDs for visual indication.
• 600-ohm siren audio output.
• Four Form C relays for control of external equipment.
• Eight zones per cabinet with UVADM.
• 24-Vdc output for external equipment.
• Eight remote activation inputs.
• Six sensor inputs, including intrusion, solar, AC power, and PTT.
• AC charger interface.
• I2C for future expansion.

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Commander Software System (SFCDWARE)

Commander® is software used to control, monitor, and configure the siren controller. The
programming software communicates with the siren controller over the communication
link. Refer to the Help menu provided with the software for operational details.

Ordering Information
Table 1 Ordering Information
Part Numbers Description
UVIC-B1 120 Vac Integrated Controller, battery, and charger
UVIC-B2 240 Vac Integrated Controller, battery, and charger
UVIC-B1H 120 Vac Integrated Controller, battery, charger, and
VHF radio (134-174 MHz)
UVIC-B1U 120 Vac Integrated Controller, battery, charger, and
UHF radio (400-470 MHz) (450-512 MHz, optional)
UVIC-B1IP 120 Vac Integrated Controller, battery, charger, and IP-enabled*
UVIC-B2H 240 Vac Integrated Controller, battery, charger, and
VHF radio (134-174 MHz)
UVIC-B2U 240 Vac Integrated Controller, battery, charger, and
UHF radio (400-470 MHz) (450-512 MHz, optional)
UVIC-B2IP 240 Vac Integrated Controller, battery, charger, and IP-enabled*

Requires IP Networking Software

*

Table 2 Ordering UVLOC-B

Part Numbers Description
UVLOC-B UV Local Operating Console with microphone

Table 3 Optional Accessories

Part Numbers Description
UVLOC-B-EXP Expansion board for eight additional UVLOC-B interfaces
DVSD Digital voice microSD card that can store up to 4,093 voice or tone
messages that total up to 17 hours of total recording time
DVR Digital voice recording fee
UV400 400-watt Amplifier
USB Federal Signal device that updates firmware in Federal Signal
Programmer products.
FSPWARE Federal Signal programming software (Non-digital applications)
SFCD* Commander® Software System,*10, 25, 255, or 512 Site License
Q-UVIC-LL Telco base, landline communication interface
UVADM UltraVoice Audio Distribution Module 25 or 70 V
ENWSSPA Wall-mounted speaker strobe
ENWSTPA Wall-mounted strobe
ENCSTA Ceiling-mounted strobe
DSA1/DSA1X 100-watt speaker, tappable to 100/50/25/12 watts
MNC-MC UVIC-B Microphone

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Part Numbers Description

MNC-MNS UVLOC-B Microphone
155197A 12 Vdc Battery

Specifications
UVIC-B
Table 4 Electrical/Environmental for the UVIC-B
AC Input Voltage 120 or 240 Vac +/- 10% (Model dependent) 50-60 Hz
AC Input Current 120 Vac; 2 A
240 Vac; 1 A
Internal Operating Voltage 24 Vdc
Internal Operating Current 46 A DC maximum
Continuous Signaling Time 30 minutes
Battery Current 120 mA standby current, up to 20 A for each amplifier
module running, 50 A
Battery Capacity > 45 minutes continuous operation without AC power
Standby Time > 72 hours (3 days) including two-way radio
(with 5-minute full signal reserve minimum)
Battery Type VRLA
Battery Rating 44 A/H minimum
Battery Temperature 0°F or higher/-18°C Minimum
Operating Temperature -22°F to 120°F (-30°C to +49°C)
Humidity 0-95% non-condensing

Table 5 Enclosure
NEMA classification UVIC-B NEMA 1 Indoor, lockable cabinet
NEMA classification UVLOC-B NEMA 1 Indoor, lockable cabinet

Table 6 Physical
Control cabinet 27 x 20.5 x 11.6 inches
(H x W x D) (68.6 x 52 x 29.5 cm)
UV+ Controller, UV400 amplifier, and UVADM 10.5 x 2.0 x 8.5 inches
(H x W x D) for each (26.7 x 5.1 x 21.6 cm)
UV+ Controller Weight 1.2 lb (0.54 kg)
UV400 amplifier Weight 4.12 lb (1.87 kg)
UVADM Weight 6.5 lb (2.95 kg)
UVIC-B Weight 66 lb (29.94 kg)
(without batteries)
UVIC-B Weight 133 lb (60.33 kg)
(including batteries)
UVLOC-B Weight 5.9 lb (2.68 kg)

Refer to Federal Signal Website (http://www.fedsig.com) for current recommended

batteries. Use of batteries other than those specified may degrade the operation of this
product and void the warranty.

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UV+ Controller
Table 7 Signaling Formats
Number of codes Up to 200 activation codes maximum
Functions allowed stacked under each code Up to 20
Two-Tone Sequential or Single Tone
Frequency range 282-3000 Hz
Tone timing First tone: 0.5 seconds minimum
Second tone: 0.25 seconds minimum
8 seconds maximum for both
Inter-tone Gap 400 ms (maximum)
Tone Accuracy +/- 1.5%
Tone Spacing 5.0% preferred, 3% minimum
Single Tone
Frequency range 282-3000 Hz
Tone timing 0.5-8 seconds maximum
Tone Accuracy +/- 1.5%
Tone Spacing 5.0% preferred, 3% minimum
DTMF All timings in milliseconds
String length 3-12 standard DTMF characters
Mark/Space timing:
Decoder Minimum 50 ms/50 ms (below 50/50 consult factory)
Decoder Maximum 800 ms total mark/space timing per code
Encoder 100 ms/100 ms mark/space timing
Space between Stacked codes minimum 1.25 seconds
AFSK
Baud rate 1200 bps
Modem type MSK (minimal shift key)
Mark frequency 1200 Hz
Space frequency 1800 Hz
Error checking 16 bit CRC
EAS Supports standard EAS codes and wildcards
POCSAG Supports Binary frequency shift keying
Not applicable to the UVRI-B. 512 Baud numeric messages
Decode Sensitivity 18 dB SINAD for tone (except with CTCSS
tones > 200 Hz and decode tones < 400 Hz)
and 21 dB SINAD for MSK, EAS, POCSAG
and DTMF with 50 ms/50 ms or greater
timing
Two Way Formats Federal Packet Digital and DTMF

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UV400 Amplifier
Table 8 Audio Power Amplifier Modules Model (UV400)
Input voltage 24 Vdc nominal
28 Vdc maximum
Input current siren mode At 24 Vdc with 1 kHz squarewave into
11 Ω: < 20 A
Input current voice mode At 24 Vdc with 1 kHz tone set to 67 VRMS into
11 Ω: < 24 A
Standby current with amplifiers turned < 10 mA
off
Efficiency > 90%—siren mode
> 80%—voice mode
Output voltage into 11 ohm at 1 kHz 67 VRMS nominal at 400 W—siren mode
and 24 Vdc nominal operating voltage 67 VRMS nominal at 400 W—voice mode
Duty Cycle, Siren Mode 30 minutes
Continuous Signaling Times Digital Voice or PA 30 minutes (depending on
signal source)
Audio distortion < 10% - voice mode—below clipping
Frequency response +/- 3 dB, 300 to 3000 Hz
Power low power mode < 5 W per amplifier

UVIC-B Backplane
Table 9 Specifications for the UVIC-B Backplane
Relay Contact Rating 8 A at 24 Vdc or 250 Vac
Relay - External Control 5A
600-ohm Audio Input Level 0.10 to 2 VP-P to make 1 VP-P TP16
600-ohm Audio Output Level 0.25 to 2.0 VP-P
Number of Remote Activation Inputs 8
Number of Remote Sensor Inputs 6
Input Type Optically isolated activated by dry
contact closure < 2 kilohms
Amplifier Zones 1 per amplifier without UVADM
8 total with UVADM
UVLOC-B Interfaces 4 (Up to 12 with UVLOC-B-EXP)
Fusing F1 - Strobe relay 10 A
F2 - 24 Vdc Output 10 A
F3 - 24 Vdc Input 60 A, 160 Vdc
F4 - 24 Vdc UVLOC-B 2 A

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UVLOC-B
Table 10 Specifications for the UVLOC-B
Operating Voltage Provided by UVIC-B
Current Draw < 70 mA per
Input Current less then 20 mA
Maximum Loop Line resistance 200 ohms or about 1 mile (1609 meters) for 24 gauge
wire
Maximum distance between Up to a mile of a single twisted-pair cable, </=200 ohms
UVLOC-B and UVIC-B of cable
Maximum Number of UVLOC-B 4 for each UVIC-B
interfaces per UV+ Controller 8 additional with optional UVLOC-B-EXP
Operating Temperature Indoor use
-30°C to 65°C (22°F to 149°F)
Humidity 0-95% Non-Condensing
Size (H x W x D) 7.1 x 11.3 x 5 inches (18 x 28.7 x 12.7 cm)

IP Interface
Table 11 Specifications for the IP Interface
Current Draw < 150 mA
Dimensions (H x W x D) ~ 2 x 4 x 6.5 inches
Weight < 2 lb
Protocol IEEE 802.3, 10 Base-T connection
Audio Output Level Adjustable from 0.30 to 3.00 VP-P using R1
(-17 to +2.7 dB) into 600 ohms
R1 600-ohm audio output level set
Voice Over IP 150 K baud per connection

UVADM
Table 12 Specifications for the UVADM
Zoned Audio Outputs Voltage Selectable for 25 or 70 VRMS
Operating Temperature -30°C to 65°C (22°F to 149°F)
Humidity 0-95% Non-Condensing

UVLOC-B-EXP
Table 13 Specifications for the UVLOC-B-EXP
DC Input Voltage 20-28 Vdc, 24 Volts (nom.)
Input Current < 200 mA DC max.
LOC Interface Architecture 600 ohms Powered Balanced line with current loop
sensing
Operating Temperature -30°C to 65°C (-22°F to 49°F)
Humidity 0-95% Non-Condensing

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System Planning
Control Unit Location
Consider the control unit mounting location. Mount the control unit NEMA Type 1 cabinet
indoors and away from moisture, heavy dust, and contaminants. The controller contains
batteries; therefore, the selected area must have adequate ventilation to prevent the
accumulation of explosive gas from the batteries. A light-duty, lockable latch secures
entry to the cabinet.

The cabinet is suitable for wall mounting with mounting slots on 14½- to 17½-inch centers.
The total weight of the control assembly, including user-provided batteries, is listed in the
specification section. Ensure that the mounting surface and fasteners can safely sustain
the weight of the assembly. The control system requires a 120 Vac or 240 Vac, 50 to
60 Hz power source (model dependent).

You can use several methods to activate the UVIC-B system. Use the manual activation
switches and a handheld microphone to activate the system locally. Use landline control
through normally open contact switches. Make connections directly to the UVIC-B
backplane terminal block. Activate the system remotely through a radio transceiver or an
external 600-ohm audio source.

If you are using radio control, consider RF coverage and antenna placement when
selecting a suitable location.

If mounting a UVLOC-B, consider all items above in addition to wiring from the UVIC-B.

Speaker Location

SOUND HAZARD: The sound output of speakers is capable of causing permanent

hearing damage. Ensure people are not exposed to sounds exceeding 120 dB.
Post warnings where applicable.

As a general rule, the warning signal SPL should be at least 10 dB above the ambient
sound level to ensure it will be heard. Speaker fidelity and placement will also affect voice
intelligibility. Review and comply with any local or state noise control ordinances as well
as OSHA noise exposure regulations and guidelines.

Many factors affect the propagation of sound through barriers, over various types of
materials, terrain, and changing weather conditions. Consult FEMA CPG1-17, CPG1-14, and
your local Federal Signal representative for assistance to properly place your warning
equipment.

Selectively turn on the speakers connected to the UVIC-B and test for proper sound.

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UVLOC-B Location
Mount the UVLOC-B in an area that is readily accessible by all potential operators. Clearly
mark the console to identify its location. Install out of the reach of vandals and apply any
state or local noise control ordinance.

Connect up to four UVLOC-B interfaces to each UVIC-B (eight additional with optional
UVLOC-B-EXP). Place the consoles up to 1 mile from the UVIC-B. Wall mount the
console approximately 5 feet above the ground. Mount the UVLOC-B as far as possible
from the speaker locations to reduce the potential for audio feedback during live a PA
announcement.

The UVLOC-B requires a single twisted-pair cable run between the UVIC-B and
the UVLOC-B. A connector is provided on the UVLOC-B interface board for making
connections.

Installation

SHOCK HAZARD: Electrocution or severe personal injury can occur when making
electrical connections, drilling holes, or lifting equipment. Therefore, experienced
electricians, per national and local electrical codes, acting under the direction of
the installation crew safety foreman, should perform the installation.

EXPLOSION HAZARD: Explosive gases and corrosive materials may be present.

To prevent explosion or severe personal injury, installation technicians must be
experienced with the safe installation of lead-acid type batteries.

SOUND HAZARD: The output level of high-powered speakers is capable of

causing permanent hearing damage. To prevent excessive exposure, carefully
plan the placement of siren and post warnings. To prevent excessive exposure to
installers and service personnel, adequate measures must be taken to ensure that
the sirens are not activated while they are within 150 feet of the speaker array or
provide proper ear protection.

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Figure 1 Typical UVIC-B Installation Drawing

Radio
Antenna

Type N
RF Connector
Low Power
Distributed Speakers
Antenna Ground Required
For Outdoor Antenna Masts

EOL
Resistor

UVIC-B
Fused AC
Service
DSA2 Disconnect
Outdoor
Speakers

AC Power
Audio Wire Wires
DSA1 Pairs
Outdoor
Speakers
Up to
1 Mile
UVLOC-B
Local Operating
Console

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Figure 2 UVIC-B Cabinet Dimensions

17.50" (44.45 cm)
.41 TYP. 14.50" (36.83 cm)

1.91 TYP.

25.50" 24.36"
(64.77 cm) (61.87 cm)

27.00"
(68.58 cm)

2 x Ø.50 10.00" (25.4 cm)

20.45" (51.94 cm)

10.74"
11.60"
(27.28 cm)
(29.46 cm)

Four 1/2" Three 3/4" by 1"

conduit conduit
knockouts knockouts
20.00"

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Figure 3 UVIC-B Parts Layout

Fault Indicator Light Mounting Holes

(Top and Bottom Flanges)
UVADM (Optional)

UV400 Amplifiers

UV+ Controller
Antenna Connector
Type N-Female

Intrusion Switch
Microphone (Optional)

Transceiver

UVLOC-IM-B
(Optional) Battery Charger

(2) 12 VDC Batteries

AC Power Field Wiring

NOTE: Cabinet Door is not shown.

General Mounting Guidelines For All Applications

These general installation instructions pertain to all installations. Specific mounting
methods and required installation materials are described in the next section.

1. There are three pre-drilled holes in each of the cabinet mounting flanges. (See
“Figure 2 UVIC-B Cabinet Dimensions” on page 24.) Depending on the mounting
surface, mount the cabinet using either of the following sets of holes:
• (2) Centered 0.41-inch diameter mounting holes
• (4) Mounting slots 0.41 by 2 inches with 14½- to 17½-inch centers
2. The total weight of the UVIC-B cabinet with batteries is listed in the Specifications
section. It is imperative that the mounting surface and mounting method selected can
safely sustain the weight of the assembly.
NOTE: To reduce the weight of the cabinet during installation, do not install the
batteries before mounting the cabinet.
3. Prepare the mounting surface for hanging the cabinet by predetermining the location
of the mounting holes. Attach the cabinet to a wall or other substantially vertical
surface using the four 0.41-inch mounting slots. Alternatively, use the two center
mounting holes alone if securely lagged directly into a wood stud or other vertical
surface capable of handling the weight load.

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If the mounting surface is not flat, the cabinet may require shimming to keep the
cabinet square.
4. Guidelines for various attachment methods to accommodate different wall types are
described in the following section. Make provisions for spacing behind the cabinet
when mounting to an exterior wall that is susceptible to condensation or other
surface moisture.
5. With the two batteries removed, use two people to lift the cabinet to the desired
mounting height and lag to the wall using the prepared holes and anchors.
6. After the cabinet is securely mounted, remove any debris that may have entered the
cabinet. Install the batteries oriented as shown in Figure 4, but do not connect any
wires to the batteries.
Figure 4 UVIC-B Battery Connections

8 AWG Red 8 AWG Black

Black temperature
sense

Black (GND)
Charger
Battery 2
Red (24 V) Charger
Negative (-)

8 AWG BLK (GND)

Positive (+)

Positive (+)

Negative (-)
Knob
Nut

Battery 1

7. If the UVIC-B model being installed has a two-way radio, ensure the radio power
switch is turned off until all wiring is completed to avoid damaging the radio.

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Battery Charger
The battery charger monitors battery conditions and temperature and varies charge rate.
It is a multi-stage charger that charges both batteries simultaneously. The two batteries
add up in series to give the 24 Vdc required for controller operation. See “Figure 4
UVIC-B Battery Connections” on page 26.

The following table describes the wire connections on the charger.

Table 14 Wiring Connections for the Charger

Wire Connections
AC power wires Connect to AC power at the DIN rail terminal blocks.
black/green/white
Black temperature sense Connects to Battery 1 (negative).
White/black/black wires Connect three wires from the battery charger to JP36 on the
UVIC-B backplane.
Black/red wires Black wire connects to Battery 2 (negative). Red wire connects
to Battery 1 (positive).

UVIC-B Installation Material List and Installation Guidelines

The following material lists and guidelines describe basic installation details required to
install the UVIC-B cabinet. This list varies depending on mounting methods, other options,
and local and national electrical codes. Use these lists as a reference guide only.

Table 15 Installer Supplied UVIC-B Electrical Installation Material List

Material Description Purpose Qty
30 A/250 V/ 2 Pole Solid Neutral/ Optional Electrical Disconnect 1
Fused Disconnect with Ground Kit/
NEMA 1 Rating/ Lockable Cover
Tang/ Lockable Operator
15 A FRNR Fuse Fuses for 120 V Service 1
10 A FRNR Fuse Fuses for 240 V Service 2
12-14 AWG White Wire AC Neutral from disconnect 8 ft
12-14 AWG Black Wire AC Load from disconnect 8 ft
12-14 AWG Green Wire Equipment ground from disconnect 8 ft
1/2 inch Seal Tight Conduit and Electrical conduit from disconnect 5 in
Fittings
Metal Ground Bushings Equipment ground connections 2
Screws, appropriate to mounting Disconnect mounting 4
surface
15 A Breaker Service panel breaker serving unit 1
White Wire appropriately sized AC neutral from breaker panel to disconnect Varies
Black Wire appropriately sized AC load from breaker panel to disconnect Varies
Green Wire appropriately sized Equipment ground from breaker panel to Varies
disconnect
Conduit and fittings, appropriately Electrical conduit from breaker panel to Varies
type and size for particular disconnect
installation requirements

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Material Description Purpose Qty

#6 Stranded Cabinet ground to earth ground for external Varies
antenna applications

Concrete or Filled Cement Block Wall Mounting Guidelines

Table 16 Concrete or Filled Cement Block Wall Mounting Materials
Material Description Purpose Qty
3/8 x 3 inch Anchor Bolts 4
Pin/Sleeve/Lock Washer/Nut
Style Anchors

1. Mark the mounting hole locations on the wall for the cabinet.
2. Install the anchor bolts for the four cabinet corners according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
3. Mount the cabinet to the wall.
4. Proceed to the following section.
NOTE: If the wall is not straight, use shims to ensure that the enclosure maintains square
and structural integrity.

Hollow Block Wall Mounting Guidelines

Table 17 Hollow Block Wall Mounting Materials
Material Description Purpose Qty
3/8 x 4 inch Heavy Duty Toggle Bolts Anchor Bolts 4

1. Mark the mounting hole locations on the wall for the cabinet.
2. Install the anchor bolts for the four cabinet corners according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
3. Mount the cabinet to the wall.
4. Proceed to the following section.

Wood Stud Wall Mounting Guidelines

Table 18 Wood Stud Wall Mounting Materials
Material Description Purpose Qty
3/8 x 3 inch lag bolts Backboard and cabinet mounting bolts 8
24 x 36 x 3/4 inch B/C or better plywood Mounting backboard 1
Construction adhesive Mounting backboard attachment 1

1. Locate the wall studs for attaching the mounting backboard to the wall. Attach the
backboard to at least two studs.
2. Mark the wall stud location on the mounting backboard and drill four pilot holes for
the 3/8-inch lag bolts.
3. Apply construction adhesive to the back of the mounting backboard.
4. Attach the mounting backboard to the wall with four 3/8- by 3-inch lag bolts.

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5. Locate the mounting position of the cabinet on the mounting backboard.

6. Drill pilot holes for the 3/8- by 3-inch lag bolts.
7. Mount the cabinet to the mounting backboard.
8. Proceed to the following section.

Metal Stud Wall Mounting Guidelines

Table 19 Metal Stud Wall Mounting Materials
Material Description Purpose Qty
3/8 x 3 inch lag bolts Cabinet mounting bolts 4
24 x 32 x 3/4 inch B/C or better plywood Mounting backboard 1
#10 x 3 inch metal stud screws Backboard mounting 12
Construction adhesive Backboard mounting 1

1. Locate the wall studs for attaching the Mounting Backboard to the wall.
2. Mark the wall stud location on the mounting backboard and drill pilot holes for the
#10 by 3-inch metal stud screws. Place six screws in each stud evenly spaced apart.
3. Apply construction adhesive to the back of the mounting backboard.
4. Attach the mounting backboard to the wall with #10 by 3-inch metal stud screws.
5. Locate the mounting position of the cabinet on the mounting backboard.
6. Drill pilot holes for the 3/8- by 3-inch lag bolts.
7. Mount the cabinet to the mounting backboard.
8. Proceed to the following section.

Electrical Connections

ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Install the siren electrical system in compliance with local
electrical codes and NEC recommendations. Federal Signal recommends that all
user-installed conduit connections enter from the bottom of the UVIC-B cabinet
using the supplied conduit knockouts. Disconnect all power and read all warnings
at the beginning of this manual and on the batteries before making connections.

The UVIC-B cabinet must be properly connected to an earth ground. A DIN rail-
mounted grounding block is provided inside the UVIC-B enclosure.

If an outdoor antenna is used, install a separate antenna ground. Externally

installed antennas require a dedicated ground to either a ground rod or building
steel below grade in addition to the UVIC-B cabinet ground.

Verify the AC voltage requirement for the UVIC-B model being installed. 240 Vac
versions of the UVIC-B controllers have a “240” suffix in the model number shown
on the label located on the cabinet door. All other UVIC-B models are to be wired
to 120 VAC.

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DIN Rail Terminal Blocks

These points provide a convenient location for making electrical connections. Push a
small screwdriver into the square opening in the terminal block to open the contact of the
block. With the wire inserted, the block clamps the wire with a spring-loaded connection
when the screwdriver is removed from the terminal block.

Each terminal block accepts bare 12-14 AWG wire. The two fused terminal blocks labeled
F1 and F2 have a built-in disconnect that flips open, disconnects the circuit, and provides
access to the fuse located inside the terminal block.

Wiring Guidelines for the 120 Vac Electrical Service

To wire for the 120 Vac electrical service:
1. Install a dedicated 15 A circuit breaker in an existing breaker panel or install a new
breaker panel if necessary for the UVIC-B.
2. Install conduit from the breaker panel to a conduit entrance in the bottom of the
UVIC-B cabinet.
3. Route user-supplied 12-14 AWG wires (one black, one white, one green) through the
conduit from the UVIC-B cabinet and the fused breaker panel.
4. Connect the white neutral wire from the breaker panel neutral to the fused DIN rail
mounted terminal block labeled F1-NEUTRAL in the UVIC-B cabinet.
5. Connect the black line wire from the 15 A breaker to the DIN rail mounted terminal
block labeled F2-Line in the UVIC-B cabinet.
6. Connect a green ground wire from the breaker panel earth ground to the green
ground block in the UVIC-B cabinet.

Wiring Guidelines for the 240 Vac Electrical Service

To wire for the 240 Vac electrical service:
1. Install a dedicated 15 A two-pole circuit breaker in an existing breaker panel or install
a new breaker panel if necessary for the UVIC-B.
2. Install conduit from the breaker panel to a conduit entrance in the bottom of the
UVIC-B cabinet. Ensure the conduit is adequately grounded.
3. Route user-supplied 12-14 AWG wires (two black, one green) through the conduit from
the UVIC-B cabinet and the fused breaker panel (or as otherwise specified by code).
4. Connect one line wire from the 15 A breaker panel to the fused DIN rail mounted
terminal block labeled F1--L1 in the UVIC-B cabinet.
5. Connect the other line wire from the 15 A breaker to the DIN rail mounted terminal
block labeled F2--L2 in the UVIC-B cabinet.
6. Connect a green ground wire from the breaker panel earth ground to the green
ground block in the UVIC-B cabinet.

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Battery Connections

ELECTROCUTION HAZARD: When installing or removing batteries, take care to

avoid shorting battery terminals to metal surfaces. Failure to do so could result in
serious personal injury or death. Batteries miswired can cause serious personal
injury or death. Read and understand the following information before making
actual connections.

NOTE: The charger comes from the factory preset for float voltage of 13.5 Vdc per battery.
This preset works with Federal Signal supplied batteries. Some batteries may recommend
a different float voltage; the charger can be set from 13.2 to 13.8 Vdc per battery (actual
voltage is 26.4 to 27.6 Vdc). If the battery float voltage requires adjustment, remove the
cover on the charger and change the JP7 jumper to the appropriate settings.

See “Figure 4 UVIC-B Battery Connections” on page 26.

To connect the battery:
1. The battery disconnect plug is located behind the cover plate on the right side of the
amplifiers. Disconnect the battery cable from the UVIC-B backplane by grasping the
black connector with the large 8 AWG red and black wires and unplugging it from the
UVIC-B backplane.
2. Open the fastener kit provided in the UVIC-B cabinet containing the plastic battery
terminal knobs and spacer nuts. Replace the battery terminal bolts provided with the
battery with the terminal knobs and nuts provided in the fastener kit.
3. Connect the wires to the batteries by connecting the short black 8 AWG wire
between batteries 1 and 2 last. Use an anti-oxidant compound to protect the
terminals.
4. Verify the battery connections are tightened securely to make proper electrical
connections.

Installing the Antenna

Determine the type of antenna to be installed:

• Cabinet Mounted Magnetic Base

• Remote Mounted Magnetic Base
• Yagi external antenna type
• Omni external antenna type
For installation instructions on the Yagi and Omni Antennas, go to the Federal Signal’s
website.

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Installing the Cabinet Mounted Magnetic Base Antenna

If the UVIC-B is being installed in a very good RF coverage area, you may use a cabinet
Mounted Magnetic Base antenna.

To install the cabinet-mounted magnetic base antenna:

1. Connect the antenna cable to the antenna connector on the top of the UVIC-B
cabinet.
2. Mount the magnetic antenna base on the top of the UVIC-B cabinet.

Installing the Remote Mounted Magnetic Base Antenna

The Remote Magnetic Base antenna allows for additional antenna height to improve
reception.

To install the remote-mounted magnetic base antenna:

1. Locate a suitable location for the antenna that is away from any electrical devices,
high voltage, and computer wiring. Locate as high as possible to enable the antenna
mast to be at least 2 feet away from any grounded metal objects.
2. Mount the antenna to a flat, secure metal structure with at least 225 square inches
(1.5 square foot area) that the Magnetic Mount will securely stick to.

Connections for the UVIC-B Backplane (Figure 5)

Speaker Connections (JP2, JP9, JP10, JP17, JP18, JP21, JP22, JP23)
The speaker connections are located on the bottom right side of the UVIC-B backplane.
There are 8 two-position removable connectors for each of the zones enabling up to
eight pairs of wires to be connected to the UVIC-B controller.

If you are not using the UVADM, Amplifier 1 provides 400 watts at 70 VRMS to zones 1-4
connectors. Amplifier 2 provides power to zones 5-8. You may connect up to 400 watts of
speaker loads across the 70 V line for each amplifier.

If you are using the UVADM, the module allows for eight zone outputs. For each zone, you
can set the output switch to either 25 or 70 VRMS and set the amplifier selection switch to
either Amplifier 1 or Amplifier 2. Each output is monitored for line integrity (through the
use of a 2.7 kilohms end-of-line resistor) and for ground faults. Line monitoring requires
that each speaker be capacitively isolated, and a 2.7 kilohms end-of-line resistor is
required across the farthest speaker.

If you need to use multiple separate speaker wire runs for the installation, use an external
speaker wire junction box to simplify field wiring and limit the number of wires in the
UVIC-B cabinet.

UVLOC-B or 600-ohm port selection (JP6)

If using UVLOC-B: short pins 1 and 3; 2 and 4. If using 600-ohm input (JP12): do not short
any pins.

Battery Connection (JP5)

Use JP5 to disconnect the battery cable from the UVIC-B backplane. Fuse 3 is directly
below JP5.

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24 Vdc Power (JP7)

The 24 Vdc output can provide power for external equipment. Typically use it for DC-DC
converters when powering 12 Vdc radios, IP devices, or landline interfaces.

Slot 4 (JP8)
Slot 4 requires either a bypass board or a UVADM. The bypass board is used when 70 V
speakers are being used (typically DSA1, DSA2/4/6, or the Modulator sirens), and the
outputs do not need to be switched on in zones. If using 25 V speakers, the bypass board
is removed, and a UVADM board is inserted.

Strobe Output (JP11)

Use JP11 to output 24 Vdc to an external strobe or LED light.

Pin 1 is (-), and pin 2 is (+24 Vdc). JP11 is protected by fuse F1 at 10 amperes. Strobe
output JP11 is monitored for open, shorted, or grounded faults. An end-of-line resistor of
2.7 kilohms can be placed across the strobe light to verify wiring to strobe lights. If not
using an end-of-line resistor, remove JP28 to disable sensing this fault.

JP11 is energized during any typical sounding function but is not energized during Quiet
Test or Public Address.

600-ohm Input/Output (JP12)

Use JP12 for multiple functions: as an input, an output, or for an input and output port.

If using the UVLOC-B option, this JP12 is not available. See JP6 in “Table 21 Configuration
Jumpers for the UVIC-B Backplane” on page 37 for the correct jumper settings on the
UVIC-B backplane.

Use JP12 for an external audio input with PTT. Connect the external audio for PA
announcements to the 600-ohm port on the UVIC-B backplane at JP12. A contact closure
(for example, PTT) is required at JP15 to enable the 600-ohm input. For best results, use
a twisted-pair audio grade cable and a well-filtered audio source. Keep the cable length
as short as possible and away from sources of electrical noise. See “600-ohm Level
Adjustment Procedure for Communications” on page 48.

Use JP12 to output siren audio to an external audio device, for example, an amplifier.

Use JP12 as both an input and output port, for example, when using an external device to
control the system. Use JP12 for activation and status monitoring of the UVIC-B over the
direct connection (SS2000+, landline, etc.).

Filtered 24 Vdc Supply (JP13)

The UVIC-B backplane can supply a filtered 24 Vdc at up to 5 A for powering external
equipment.

Remote Activation Inputs (JP14)

Terminal block JP14 at the bottom of the UVIC-B backplane is the Remote Activation
Inputs. Optionally, you can operate the UVIC-B controller by wired relays or buttons. Use
terminal block JP14 for external interface equipment.

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You can activate functions F1 through F7 by providing momentary, dry contact closure
between COM and the desired JP14 terminal. Shorting F1 to COM activates whatever is
programmed for code #1, shorting F2 to COM activates whatever is programmed for code
#2, and so on. A half-second momentary contact duration is required.

To terminate an activated signal before it runs for the full duration, provide a momentary
contact closure between JP14 COM and F8 (RESET).

NOTE: No matter how F8 is programmed, F8 is a master reset or a stop switch.

Sensor Inputs (JP15)

Terminal block JP15 is located at the bottom of the UVIC-B backplane. Use sensor inputs
to detect and notify conditions occurring at an RTU location.

Spare 1 and 2 (JP15: pins 1 and 2)

Use for user-defined application.

Intrusion (JP15: pins 3 and 4)

Alerts the controller when one of the unit’s doors has been opened. Low is intrusion pass.

Solar (JP15: pins 5 and 6)

Use to sense operation of a solar power system.

Jumper JP15: pins 5 and 6 when using solar. This jumper enables solar mode, which
causes the system not to report a failure during low-light conditions or at nighttime. This
is done by locking in a power pass until a master reset. For solar panel testing during the
day, initiate a master reset, wait 15 seconds, and then poll.

AC Power/Solar (JP15: pins 7 and 8)

Jumper JP15: pins 7 and 8 when using solar only. If using AC, 7 and 8 are connected to
the AC power sensor.

600-ohm PTT (JP15: pins 9 and 10)

Shorting pins 9 and 10 puts the UV+ Controller in local PA mode.

User-Defined Application (JP15: pins 11 and 12)

Use spare JP15: pins 11 and 12 for user-defined application.

Isolated Power Supply (JP16)

The UVIC-B backplane can supply +5 Vdc for external use up to 150 mA.

Test Speaker (JP19)

The test speaker output provides a 1/2-watt output for an external speaker. The speaker
will play audio from the receiver or transceiver if one is connected. This is used to listen to
the received audio to determine if it is being received and how noisy it is.

Fault LED (JP20)

The fault LED output activates an external LED to indicate a fault has occurred on the
system. If using the UVIC-B system in standalone mode, use the LED indicators to
troubleshoot the system. LED D25 on the UVIC-B backplane will illuminate to indicate a
fault. In addition, you can enable the sounder S1 to provide an audible alert.

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Faults detected include:

• Strobe Output JP11 is monitored for open, shorted, or grounded faults. An end-of-line
resistor is required. Removing JP28 disables sensing this fault.

• UVLOC-B lines (JP25, JP26, JP27, and JP39) are monitored for open, shorted, or
ground faults. Remove JP32, JP33, JP34, and JP35 respectively to disable sensing
these faults.

If using UVADM, lines to speaker zone outputs on JP2, JP9, JP10, JP17, JP18, JP21, JP22,
and JP23 can be monitored for open, shorted, grounds using an end-of-line resistor.
Remove JP8, JP7, JP6, JP5, JP4, JP3, JP2, and JP1 respectively on the UVADM to disable
sensing these faults.

If the UVIC-B system detects a ground fault, the ground fault LED D15 will light on the
UVIC-B backplane.

If the UVIC-B system detects a short or open, the line fault LED D14 will light on the
UVIC-B backplane.

The UVIC-B system will also provide a fault indication for battery voltage, amplifier faults,
Audio A and B, AC power failures, charger faults, and microSD card. Use Commander® to
query (poll) the system for fault conditions.

UVLOC-B Interface (JP24, JP25, JP26, JP27)

These two-pin connectors are to interface UVLOC-B panels. Use a twisted-pair cable. See
JP32, JP33, JP34, JP35 in Table 21 to enable.

NOTE: For UVLOC-B operation, verify UV+ Controller has JP6 set for PA mode: jumper
across pins 1 and 2.

Relay Connections (JP29)

Connections to the relays are made on the UVIC-B backplane located behind the
microphone holder. All relays are labeled on the UVIC-B backplane.

The relays are rated for 8 A at 24 Vdc or 250 Vac. See “Table 9 Specifications for the
UVIC-B Backplane” on page 19.

600-ohm Siren Audio Output Channel (JP30)

JP30 selects which audio channel, A or B, is sent through JP39. Jumpering pins 1 and 2
selects channel A. Jumpering pins 2 and 3 selects channel B.

I2C interface (JP38)

The I2C interface is for future expansion or features.

600-ohm Siren Audio Output Balanced (JP39)

JP39 outputs the audio that is sent to the amplifiers. Use to drive external PA amplifiers.

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The following tables provide the connectors and descriptions for connecting to the
UVIC-B backplane.

Table 20 Connectors for the UVIC-B Backplane (Figure 5)

JP1 UV+ Controller Module Slot
JP2 Audio Output Pins:1 (+), 2 (-)
JP9 Without UVADM With UVADM
JP10
AMP #1 Use JP2, JP9, JP2–Zone #1
JP17
(Max 400 W) JP10, or JP17 JP9–Zone #2
JP18
JP21 JP10–Zone #3
JP22 JP17–Zone #4
JP23
AMP #2 Use JP18, JP21, JP18–Zone #5
(Max 400 W) JP22, or JP23 JP21–Zone #6
JP22–Zone #7
JP23–Zone #8
JP3 UV400 Amplifier 1
JP4 UV400 Amplifier 2
JP5 24 Vdc Battery Input
JP7 Unfiltered 24 Vdc Output Pins: 1 (+), 2 (-)
JP8 UVADM Module Slot
JP11 Strobe Relay Output: monitored and powered Pins: 1 (-), 2 (+24 Vdc)
JP12 600-ohm Audio I/O
UVIC-B UV+ JP6 UV+ JP7
Backplane JP6
UVLOC-B Operation Short Pins 1 and 3; Short Pins Remove all
2 and 4 1 and 2 jumpers
Use JP12 for audio in with PTT Remove all Short Pins Remove all
jumpers 1 and 2 jumpers
Use JP12 to control UVIC-B Remove all Short Pins Short Pins
jumpers 2 and 3 2 and 3
Use JP12 as 600-ohm audio Remove all Remove Short Pins
output jumpers all jumpers 1 and 2
JP13 Filtered 24 Vdc Power Output Pins: 1 (-), 2 (+)
JP14 Remote Activation Input
Pins: 1,10 ISO Ground
Pin 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Function F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8

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JP15 Sensor Inputs

Pins:
1,3,5,7,9,11 ISO Ground
2 Spare #1
4 Intrusion
6 Solar Charger
8 AC Power
10 600-ohm PTT
12 Spare #2 (Solar Mode)
JP16 Isolated Power Supply Pins: 1 (-), 2 (+)
- 150 mA maximum current for external equipment
JP19 Test Speaker (Listen to receive audio)
Pins: 1 Receive Audio, 2 Ground
JP20 Fault LED Output
Pins:
1 +5 Vdc
2 Switched low during a Fault condition
JP24 LOC Interface # 1
JP25 LOC Interface # 2
JP26 LOC Interface # 3
JP27 LOC Interface # 4
JP29 Relay Outputs
Pins:
Relay Common Normally Normally
Open Closed
1 1 2 3
2 4 5 6
3 7 8 9
4 10 11 12
JP31 UVLOC-B Expansion Interface
JP36 Battery Charger Interface
JP38 I2C interface
JP39 600 ohm Siren Audio Output Balanced

Table 21 Configuration Jumpers for the UVIC-B Backplane

JP6 UVLOC-B or 600-ohm port selection
If using UVLOC-B: short pins 1 and 3; 2 and 4
If using 600-ohm (JP12) for anything other than UVLOC-B: do not short any pins
JP28 Strobe Line Fault Monitoring enable
JP30 600-ohm Siren Audio Output Channel
JP32 LOC Port # 1 enable
JP33 LOC Port # 2 enable
JP34 LOC Port # 3 enable
JP35 LOC Port # 4 enable
JP37 Fault Sounder enable

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Table 22 Indicators for the UVIC-B Backplane

D2 Strobe Relay Output LED
D11 Isolated +5 V
D14 LOC Line Fault
D15 LOC GND Fault
D20 Isolated +48 V
D22 PTT
D25 Fault Condition
D27 Relay Output #1
D29 Relay Output #2
D32 Relay Output #3
D31 Relay Output #4

Table 23 Fuses for the UVIC-B Backplane

F1 - Strobe Relay Fuse at JP11 10 A, 32 Vdc
F2 - 24 Vdc Output at JP13 10 A, 32 Vdc
F3 - 24 Vdc Input at JP5 60 A, 160 Vdc
F4 - 24 Vdc LOC Interface power 2 A, 32 Vdc

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D27 D29 D32 D31

A B
Relay Outputs 1-4
JP38
JP30 600 ohm
Siren Audio JP39 600 ohm
Output Channel Siren Audio
I 2C

Line Fault D14 D15 GND Fault JP29

D22 PTT

NC
NC

JP6
NC

NO
NO

NO

NC
NO

COM
COM

COM

COM
Pin 4 Pin 3 D20 ISO+48V
Relay #1 Relay #2 Relay #3 Relay #4
Pin 2 Pin 1

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JP5

(-) 24VDC (+)

Battery

F3
Figure 5 Connections for the UVIC-B Backplane

60 AMP
JP7
D11 ISO+5V

- +
24 VDC
Strobe Fault Enable JP8

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JP37 Sounder Enable
JP31 LOC Interface F2 F4 Enable
F2 F4
JP37

JP26 JP27
F1 JP 36 Charger
2A

10A
10A

JP19 Test Speaker JP16

JP20 Fault LED VISO S1
JP34 JP35
JP12 600 ohm ZONE #1 ZONE #2 ZONE #3 ZONE #4
24VDC ZONE #5 ZONE #6 ZONE #7 ZONE #8
JP24 JP25
JP14 Remote JP15 Sensor
JP11 JP13 JP2 JP9 JP10 JP17 JP18 JP21 JP22 JP23
Activation Inputs Inputs
- + - +
JP32 JP33 + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + -

F2
F4
F6
F8
AC
PTT
SPR

SOL

SPR
COM
INTR
COM

COM
COM

F3
F5
F7

F1
Stobe Relay D2 AMP #1 AMP #2
#1
#2

COM
600

COM
COM

COM

Sounder D25 Fault LED

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Optional UVLOC-B and UVLOC-B-EXP Connections and Wall Mounting

The UVIC-B backplane includes four jacks to connect to individual UVLOC-B units. The
UVIC-B backplane includes a connector to interface to an optional UVLOC‑B-EXP board
that allows you to expand from four interfaces to an additional eight UVLOC-B interfaces
for a total of twelve UVLOC-B interfaces.

Verify the following for the UVLOC-B and UVLOC-B-EXP connections:

• The UVLOC-B requires a single twisted-pair cable between the UVLOC-B and the
UVIC-B backplane or the interface board (UVLOC-B-EXP).

• Verify JP32, JP33, JP34, and JP35 are enabled if UVLOC-B fault detection is required.

• If using UVLOC-Bs, short pins 1 and 3; 2 and 4 at JP6 on the UVIC-B backplane.

• The UVLOC-B-EXP board attaches to the left side of the control cabinet or the right
side of the UVIC-B card cage.

• See Figure 8 for the UVLOC-B mounting hole locations. The UVLOC-B is typically
mounted on a wall approximately 5 feet (30.48 cm) above the ground.

• Label the UVLOC-B to ensure the operators know what messages and functions are
available.

• For UVLOC-B operation, verify UV+ Controller has JP6 set for PA mode: jumper across
R80
pins 1 and 2. JP7 has no jumpers.
D1

Figure 6 UVLOC-B-EXP and UVLOC-B Connections

C2
+

R105
F1 F2 F4 SOUNDER V23 V26 V22 V21
R98 ENABLE
LOC Interface Q2 C28 C35

JP31 JP37
C1 F9 F11
JP31

C27

C34
JP26 JP27
10A

10A

TEST
2A

FAULT F10 F12

CHARGER SPEAKER LED Q8

R103
R106

ENABLE

ENABLE
JP36

JP19

JP20

S1 JP34 +LOC3- JP35 +LOC4-

T1 V28 V25 V27 V24

REMOTE ACTIVATION INPUTS SENSOR INPUTS VISO 24VDC C22 C25

JP12 JP15 JP16
JP13

JP2
JP14

F5 F7
C21

C24
R1

P11 JP14 JP15 JP13

JP24 JP25
D3
F6 F8
R102
D25

ENABLE

ENABLE

D2
COM

COM

COM

SPR
COM

INTR

COM

SOL

COM

AC

COM
PTT
600
COM

SPR

600 OHM
- + - +
#1

E(+)
F1

F2

F3

F4

F5

F6

F7

F8

#2

FAULT JP32 +LOC1- JP33 +LOC2-

From UVLOC-B-EXP to From UVLOC-B to

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Figure 7 UVLOC-B Dimensions

187.3 mm
7.38"

180.2 mm
7.10"

286.1 mm 104.5 mm
11.27" 4.11"

125.7 mm
(4) 1/2" CONDUIT 4.95"
KNOCKOUTS

279.4 mm
11.00"

Figure 8 Back of UVLOC-B Dimensions

203.2 mm
8.00"
85.7 mm 4.8 mm
3.38" SQ. 2X .19

152.4 mm
6.00"

5.4 mm 6.4 mm
4X .21 2X .25

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Connections for the UVLOC-B

The following tables provide the connectors, jumpers, and indicators for the UVLOC-B.
Access to the UVLOC-B control board requires opening the enclosure and removing the
metal cover inside the enclosure.

NOTE: For UVLOC-B operation, verify UV+ Controller has JP6 set for PA mode: jumper
across pins 1 and 2.

Table 24 Connectors for the UVLOC-B

JP1 Keypad Interface
JP2 Emulation port
JP4 Local Microphone Jack
Pins:
Shield, circuit ground
Ring, PTT active low
Tip, Audio 10-150 mVP-P
JP6 Powered Balanced Line Interface
Pins:
1 and 2 balanced line
3 Earth ground

Table 25 Jumpers and Controls for the UVLOC-B

JP3 Fault Sounder enable
JP5 Local mic unplugged sense enable
R28 Local mic level

Table 26 Indicators for the UVLOC-B

D7 Green Power Indicator LED.
On when power is applied.
D8 Red Armed Indicator LED.
On steady when Armed, Blinks when mic keyed or keypad button is
processed by the UVLOC-B.
D9 Yellow Fault Indicator LED.
Blinks once per second when the mic is unplugged, twice per second
when there is a system fault.
SO1/ Fault Condition.
Sounder Beeps once per second when the mic is unplugged, twice per
second when there is a system fault.
Beeps once when key has been pressed long enough to be
accepted by controller.

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Connections for the UVLOC-B-EXP

The following tables provide the connectors and jumpers for the UVLOC-B-EXP.

Table 27 Connectors for the UVLOC-B-EXP

JP1 LOC Expansion Port Out – To JP31 on UVIC-B backplane
JP2 LOC Expansion Port In – From Next LOC Expansion board
JP4 LOC # 1 Line Pins: 1 (+), 2 (-)
JP6 LOC # 2 Line Pins: 1 (+), 2 (-)
JP8 LOC # 3 Line Pins: 1 (+), 2 (-)
JP10 LOC # 4 Line Pins: 1 (+), 2 (-)
JP12 LOC # 5 Line Pins: 1 (+), 2 (-)
JP14 LOC # 6 Line Pins: 1 (+), 2 (-)
JP16 LOC # 7 Line Pins: 1 (+), 2 (-)
JP18 LOC # 8 Line Pins: 1 (+), 2 (-)

Table 28 Configuration Jumpers for the UVLOC-B-EXP

JP3 LOC Port # 1 enable
JP5 LOC Port # 2 enable
JP7 LOC Port # 3 enable
JP9 LOC Port # 4 enable
JP11 LOC Port # 5 enable
JP13 LOC Port # 6 enable
JP15 LOC Port # 7 enable
JP17 LOC Port # 8 enable

Connections for the UVADM

The following table provides the connectors and jumpers for the UVADM.

Table 29 Connectors and Jumpers for the UVADM

JP1 Zone # 8 Line Fault enable
JP2 Zone # 7 Line Fault enable
JP3 Zone # 6 Line Fault enable
JP4 Zone # 5 Line Fault enable
JP5 Zone # 4 Line Fault enable
JP6 Zone # 3 Line Fault enable
JP7 Zone # 2 Line Fault enable
JP8 Zone # 1 Line Fault enable

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Optional UVADM Connections

The UltraVoice Audio Distribution Module (UVADM) allows up to eight zone outputs. For
each zone, you can set the output switch to either 25 or 70 VRMS and set the amplifier
selection switch to either Amplifier 1 or Amplifier 2. Do not exceed 400 W for either of the
amplifiers. Each output can be switch-selectable monitored for line integrity through the
use of a 2.7 kilohms end-of-line resistor and for ground faults. Line monitoring requires
that each speaker is capacitively isolated, and a 2.7 kilohms end-of-line resistor is
required across the farthest speaker.

Figure 9 UVADM Diagram

JP1 C2

U1
FEDERAL SIGNAL CORPORATION COPYRIGHT 2018 ZONE 8 LINE
20000363A__
FAULT

S1
T1 ENABLE

R3
C1
25V 70V C5
S4 R1 R2 K1

C10 Q1
+

D1
-

C9
AMP1 AMP2
R7
JP2 C4
ZONE 7 LINE

U2
FAULT

Zone 8
S3 ENABLE

R6
C3
25V 70V C8
S2 R4 R5 K2

C15 Q3
+

D3
-

C12
AMP1 AMP2
R12
JP3 C7
U6

ZONE 6 LINE
C16 Q2
FAULT
S5

D2
ENABLE
C11

R10

C14
25V 70V C6 R11
S6 R8 R9 K3

AMP1 AMP2
U3 U5
JP4 C13
ZONE 5 LINE
U8

FAULT
S7

ENABLE
C23

R22

25V 70V
R13

C26
U4 C17 S9 R20 R21 K4

RN1 C30 Q4
+
D7

-
C29

C19 AMP1 AMP2

+5V GND U10 R28
D4 C18 D5
TP1
TP2
U7

JP5 C25
C21

R19

U11

ZONE 4 LINE
R27
U12
R16 R18 T2 FAULT
S8
C22

R17

POWER

ENABLE
C24

R25

R14 R15
C20 D6
25V 70V
32 z U9 S10 R23 R24 C28 K5 R35 R26
d b
C39 Q6
+
D8

-
C33

AMP1 AMP2
R29
TP3

JP6 C32
U13

ZONE 3 LINE ISO+3V

FAULT
S12

ENABLE ISO+12V

TP5
C27

R34

ISO+5V
TP4

C38 Q5
25V 70V C31
D9

S11 R32 R33 K6

C37

+
R40
U15
-

AMP1 AMP2

JP7 C35 ISOGND

U14

ZONE 2 LINE
TP6
FAULT
R39

ENABLE
R31 Q7
R30
C34

D12
S13

R38

C43
25V 70V C36
S16 R36 R37 K7

C44 Q8
D10

-
C47

AMP1 AMP2
R44
C46
D11

JP8 C42
U16

ZONE 1 LINE
Q9

FAULT
S15

C45

ENABLE
R45
C40

R43

25V 70V C41

S14 R41 R42 K8

+
z
d b -

AMP1 AMP2
P1

Zone 1

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Figure 10 UVADM Selections for Zone 1

Line Fault Monitor Jumper

C47
R44
C46

D11
JP8 C42

U16
ZONE 1 LINE

Q9
FAULT

S15

C45
ENABLE
R45

C40

R43
Output Switch 25V 70V C41
(either 25 or 70 VRMS) S14 R41 R42 K8

-
Amplifier selection Switch
AMP1 AMP2
(either AMP 1 or AMP 2)

Turning on the Power

To turn on the power to the UVIC-B:
1. Verify all wiring is completed in the previous sections and that the connections are
tight and secure. After the battery connections and antenna connections are made
and the battery disconnect connector is plugged in, the UVIC-B is running on battery
power.
2. The UV+ Controller CPU’s LED begins to blink approximately 3 seconds after power is
applied. See “Figure 22 UV+ Controller and UV400 Amplifier Front Panel Indicators”
on page 56.
3. Connect AC power and verify that the battery charger LEDs turn on, indicating the
charger is charging the batteries.
4. Turn on the radio transceiver power (if applicable) and verify the radio power LED
turns on.

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Installing User-Supplied Radio Receivers

Improper installation of radio control equipment may cause the speakers to

malfunction or operate intermittently. Installation must only be performed by
experienced radio technicians who have thoroughly read this manual.

POWER—Determine the radio power requirements. The UV+ Controller provides +12 Vdc
on the RADIO connector on the front panel.

Table 30 Radio Connector, 8 pin MOD jack

1 Receive Audio, 300 mV – 10 VP-P
2 Transmit Audio, 50 mV – 3 VP-P
3 Carrier Detect - active low
4 PTT
5 +12 Vdc
6 GND
7 +12 Vdc
8 GND

Do not use this voltage source for radios, which draw more than 1.5 A of current in
transmit. Use both grounds and both +12 Vdc connections for current handling. If a higher
current output is required, purchase a 24 to 12 Vdc voltage converter. This converter is
provided with the UVIC-B series models. Do not use one of the 12 Vdc batteries to run the
radio equipment.

• RX AUDIO—Connect the UV+ Controller Receive Audio Input to the de-emphasized

Audio Output of the radio. Use shielded audio-grade cable and keep wire runs as
short as possible. The Receive Audio level can vary from 300 mV to 3 VP-P unclipped.
• TX AUDIO—Connect the Transmit Audio Output to the flat (not microphone) input of
the radio. The Transmit Audio Output is adjustable from 100 mV to 3 VP-P.
• C.D.—The carrier detect signal from the radio must pull to ground when active. The
radio carrier detect signal is useful for controlling live PA announcements. When
the C.D. signal is removed from the controller for over 5 seconds, the controller
automatically cancels the PA function, which eliminates the need to broadcast the
cancel tones over the speakers.
• PTT—The PTT output pulls to ground when active to key the radio.
• RX and TX Audio—Adjust the RX and TX Audio levels. See Pre-operational System
Configuration and Testing.

Pre-operational System Configuration and Testing

PRE-OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS: The following procedures should be

performed by a properly trained technician to ensure the equipment is operating
properly.

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Visual Inspection
To conduct a visual inspection:
1. Fill out the ICM-UV Checklist to document the following inspections and tests.
Visit https://www.fedsig.com/warning-mass-notifications-systems-tech-support to
download the ICM checklist for the UV. Keep the completed document on file for
future reference.
2. Verify all connections and fasteners are tight.
3. Ensure that all installation debris is removed from the cabinet.
4. Secure all wiring with wire ties to provide strain relief and to neatly manage the
wiring.
5. Verify the control board clock LED is blinking.
6. Verify the charger LED(s) are on for the appropriate charging state. See Operations
for charger details.

Amplifier and Speaker Pre-Operation Checkout

To conduct an amplifier and speaker pre-operation checkout:
1. See the wiring diagrams in Appendix B. Measure the DC voltage across the two
batteries, battery 1 (+ terminal) and battery 2 (- terminal). The voltage should be at
least 25 Vdc. If the voltage is below 25 Vdc, verify the green charging LEDs on the
charger are lit. Allow the batteries time to charge before continuing with the tests.
2. Verify the microphone is plugged into the 1/4-inch jack in the control module. Turn
the microphone volume potentiometer fully counterclockwise. Press the PTT button
on the microphone and announce a test message (for example, “Testing 1,2,3,4,
Testing”). Turn the microphone volume knob clockwise until the desired level is
obtained during the test count.
3. Verify the Audio A, Audio B, ARM, and PA LEDs on the UV+ Controller and the green
LEDs on each amplifier light when the test message is broadcast.
4. Calibrate the Quiet Test function by pressing switches 2 and 3 on the UV+ Controller
at the same time.
5. Test all siren signals at this time by momentarily pressing the appropriate switch on
the UV+ Controller.

Adjusting the Radio Transceiver

This procedure is previously completed at the factory. Only readjust if radio realignment is
required or if the radio is being installed in the field.

Qualifications
Requires a properly trained Radio Technician.
Equipment Required
• Radio Service Monitor
• Oscilloscope
• Reflected power meter

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Setup
Connect the radio to the service monitor.

Adjusting the receive audio

To adjust the receive audio:
1. Using a service monitor, modulate the correct RF signal into the receiver with a 1 kHz
tone:
• If bandwidth is 12.5 kHz (typical), then modulate at 1.5 kHz deviation. If using a
private line, add 0.375 kHz private line deviation to the signal.
• If bandwidth is 25 kHz, then modulate at 3 kHz deviation. If using a private line,
add 0.75 kHz private line deviation to the signal.
2. Adjust the level at the RX Test pin for 1 VP-P using an RX GAIN trimpot. See “Figure 22
UV+ Controller and UV400 Amplifier Front Panel Indicators” on page 56.

Adjusting the transmit deviation

To adjust the transmit deviation:
1. Simultaneously press buttons 5 and 7 on the UV+ Controller. This causes the
controller to transmit for approximately 8 seconds.
2. Measure the deviation level using a radio service monitor set to the correct RF.
3. Adjust the TX GAIN (UV+ Controller) for the following deviation level on the radio
service monitor.
a. If bandwidth is 12.5 kHz (typical), adjust for 1.5 kHz deviation. If using a private
line, add 0.375 kHz private line deviation to the signal.
b. If bandwidth is 25 kHz, adjust for 3 kHz deviation. If using a private line, add 0.75
kHz private line deviation to the signal.
4. If this step fails to solve the issue, then check base station deviation levels as per the
base station documentation and manual. Also if used, check the repeater.
NOTE: Obtain slightly higher S/N levels by increasing the RF modulation levels to 4
and 2 kHz, depending on the channel spacing. Do not exceed these deviation levels.
Set all sites in the system to the same modulation level.

600-ohm Level Adjustment Procedure for Communications

Not available if UVLOC-B is being used. If used, remove shorting jumpers from JP6 on the
UVIC-B backplane. See “Figure 5 Connections for the UVIC-B Backplane” on page 39.

To use the 600-ohm input for receive audio, place a jumper across pins 2-3 of JP6. JP6 is
located internally on the UV+ Controller.

To use the 600-ohm input for transmit audio, place a jumper across pins 2-3 of JP7. JP7 is
located internally on the UV+ Controller.

1. RX Adjustment
a. Ensure Base Station TX level is adjusted properly. Nominal base station TX level
would be 1 VP-P or approximately 0 dB.

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b. Transmit a tone from the Base Station.

c. Ensure the tone is not clipped by viewing the waveform with an oscilloscope.
d. Adjust the level at the RX Test pin for 1 VP-P using the RX GAIN trimpot.
e. Ensure the tone is not clipped by viewing the waveform with an oscilloscope.
2. TX adjustment
a. Simultaneously press switches 5 and 7 on the UV+ Controller. This causes the
controller to transmit for approximately 8 seconds. See “Figure 26 UV+ Controller
Switches” on page 64.
b. Determine the proper siren TX level required (typically 1 VP-P or approximately
0 dB.)
c. The TX levels for all of the siren controllers must be the same.
d. Verify the RX audio received at the Base Station is not clipped or distorted by
viewing the waveform with an oscilloscope.

600-ohm Level Adjustment Procedure for External Audio Source Input

To use the 600-ohm input for external audio, place a jumper across pins 1-2 at JP6. JP6 is
located internally on the UV+ Controller.

1. Audio source adjustment for the external audio source.

a. Transmit a tone from the external audio source.
b. Ensure the tone is not clipped or distorted by viewing the waveform with an
oscilloscope.
c. The nominal external audio source level is 1 VP-P.
d. Adjust the external audio source to the appropriate level.
2. Audio source adjustment for UVIC-B controller.
a. Transmit a tone from the external audio source. Note that a contact closure at
JP15 pins 10 and 11 (PTT: Push To Talk) is required to activate audio mode.
b. Adjust the level using the external audio gain adjustment R123. (R123 is located
internally on the UV+ Controller.)
c. Set for the same level as the standard siren sounds.
d. Ensure that the sound is not distorted.

Control and Status Monitoring

To test the control and status monitoring features:
1. Use the Commander® to verify the UVIC-B has been properly configured for the
application. Make any required changes.
2. Test the control and status monitoring features from each control point. Test each
control function and all status indications using Commander®. Verifying each status
point provides the proper indication of both pass and fail conditions.

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Testing the UVLOC-B Audio Adjustment

Use the following procedure to test the UVLOC audio adjustment:
Qualifications
Only a properly trained systems technician shall install and adjust the UVIC-B.

SHOCK HAZARD: Be careful to avoid electrical shock when the unit is powered
on.

Equipment Required
• Oscilloscope or multimeter (An oscilloscope is preferred.)
• Small clip-on test lead. IMPORTANT: Use to clip onto TP5 of the UV controller card.

Configuration and Wiring the UVLOC-B

Suggest initially testing the UVLOC-B with a shorter cable at the UVIC-B cabinet. This
alleviates any wire run issues and allows one person to test and adjust.

To configure and wire the UVLOCO-B:

1. Access the UVLOC-B control board by opening the enclosure and removing the
metal cover inside the enclosure. See “Connections for the UVLOC-B” on page 42
for the connectors, jumpers, and indicators for the UVLOC-B.
Figure 11 UVLOC-B cover

2. To temporarily prevent the fault from sounding, on the UVLOC-B remote console,
remove the jumper JP3 Fault Sounder Enable.
NOTE: Typically, the JP3 Fault Sounder Enable should be reinstalled after the
procedure is completed.
Figure 12 JP3 Sound Enable

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3. Ensure the jumper is present on the JP5 Local mic unplugged sense enable.
Figure 13 JP5 Local mic unplugged sense enable

D27 D29 D32 D31

D27 D29 D32 D31

Relay Outputs 1-4
A B

JP38
JP30 600 ohm
Siren Audio JP39 600 ohm
Output Channel Siren Audio
4. Connect the cable to JP6. Ensure that the wires areI Cconnected properly. JP6 Powered
2

Line Fault D14

Balanced Line Interface Pins: 1 and 2 balanced line, 3 earth ground. JP29
D15 GND Fault
D22 PTT
Figure 14 JP6 Powered Balanced Line Interface
JP6

COM

COM
NC
NO

COM

NC
NO
NC
NO
COM

NC
NO
Pin 4 Pin 3 D20 ISO+48V
Relay #1 Relay #2 Relay #3 Relay #4
Pin 2 Pin 1

LOC to 600-ohm port

JP5

(-) 24VDC (+)

Battery

F3
5. Connect the other end of the cable to the UVIC-B backplane motherboard 60 atAMP
JP24
LOC Interface #1. Ensure that the wires are connected properly. See “Table 21 JP7
D11 ISO+5V Configuration Jumpers for the UVIC-B Backplane” on page 37.
NOTE: To disable the piezo sounder, remove the JP37 jumper. Typically, JP37 should
be reinstalled after the procedure is complete.
- +
24 VDC
Strobe Fault Enable JP8
Figure 15 JP37 and JP24 on the UVIC-B backplane motherboard

JP37 Sounder Enable

JP31 LOC Interface F2 F4 Enable
JP26 JP27
F2 F4

F1 JP 36 Charger
JP37

JP19 Test Speaker JP16

10A

10A

2A

JP20 Fault LED VISO JP34 JP35

P12 600 ohm S1

ZONE #1 ZONE #2 ZONE #3 ZONE #4

24VDC
JP24 JP25 ZONE #5 ZONE #6 ZONE #7 ZONE #8

JP14 Remote JP15 Sensor

JP11 JP13 JP2 JP9 JP10 JP17 JP18 JP21 JP22 JP23
Activation Inputs Inputs
JP32 JP33
COM

COM

INTR
COM

- + - + + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + -
F2

F4
F6
F8

AC

SPR
PTT
COM
SOL
SPR

Stobe Relay D2
F3
F5
F7
F1

COM
COM

COM
COM

Sounder D25 Fault LED

600
#1

#2

6. Insert the jumper at JP32 to enable sensing of JP24 LOC Interface #1.
NOTE: To disable sensing LOC faults, any unused ports must have the jumpers
removed: JP33, JP34, and JP35.

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Adjusting the System

To adjust the UVLOC-B:

1. After all connections have been made and power is applied to the UVIC-B, verify the
green power LED D7 on the UVLOC-B is on.
Figure 16 UVLOC-B Front Panel labeled
Power

ARM

2. Press the ARM button and verify the red armed LED turns on. Just arming should not
activate the system.
3. Remove the UV+ board and verify the UV+ Controller card has JP6 set for PA mode:
jumper across pins 1 and 2.
D27 D29 D32 D31

Figure 17 JP6 on the UVLOC-B backplane D27 D29 D32 D31

A
Relay Outputs 1-4
B

JP38
JP30 600 ohm
Siren Audio JP39 600 ohm
Output Channel Siren Audio
I 2C

Line Fault D14 D15 GND Fault JP29

D22 PTT
JP6

COM

COM
NC
NO

COM

NC
NO
COM

NC
NO
Pin 4 Pin 3 D20 ISO+48V
Relay #1 Relay #2 Relay #3
Pin 2 Pin 1

LOC to 600-ohm port

JP5

(-) 24VDC (+
Battery

F3

60 AMP
J
D11 ISO+5V

24
Strobe Fault Enable JP8

JP37 Sounder Enable

JP31 LOC Interface F2 F4 Enable
JP26 JP27
F2 F4

F1 JP 36 Charger
JP37

JP19 Test Speaker JP16

10A

10A

2A

JP20 Fault LED VISO UltraVoiceJP34

Integrated
JP35 Controller (UVIC-B)
JP12 600 ohm S1

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JP14 Remote JP15 Sensor

JP11 JP13 JP2 JP9 JP10 JP17 JP18 JP21 JP22
Activation Inputs Inputs
JP32 JP33
C

IN
C
F

F
F
F

S
P
C
S
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4. On the UV+ Controller, place the test clip on TP5.

Figure 18 TP5 on the UV+ Controller

TP5

5. Install the UV+ Controller and ensure the connector is fully seated. If not fully seated,
the UV+ controller card will not arm for the next test.

Testing the System

The following procedure causes the amplifiers to turn on and sound the system.
Alternatively, if sound is not allowed, disconnect the speakers.

To test the system:

1. Measure between TP5 and chassis ground. Preferably measure with an oscilloscope
(VP-P), a second choice is to measure with a voltmeter (VRMS).
2. Press ARM on the UVLOC-B. Continuously press the PTT on the microphone, and
then continuously press ARM. This should sound a tone through the amplifiers.
3. Adjust R123 (the 600-ohm PA level) until there is 9 to 10 VP-P oscilloscope (3 to
3.5 VRMS voltmeter) at TP5 on the UV+ Controller. You should see audio A and B LED
lit on the UV+ controller and Output LED lit on the amplifier.
4. Remove the UVLOC-B microphone handset from the enclosure.
5. Hold down the push-to-talk (PTT) button while speaking into the microphone and
release button to stop live PA.
6. Say the word “four” within 12 inches of the microphone while adjusting volume.

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7. Use a small straight blade screwdriver to adjust the microphone sensitivity R28 local
D27 D29 D32 D31

mic level. D27 D29 D32 D31

Relay Outputs 1-4
A B

Figure 19 Where to adjust JP38

microphone sensitivity
JP30 600 ohm
Siren Audio JP39 600 ohm
Output Channel Siren Audio
Adjust microphone I 2C
sensitivity here
Line Fault D14 D15 GND Fault JP29
D22 PTT
JP6

COM

COM
NC
NO

COM

NC
NO
NC
NO
COM

NC
NO
Pin 4 Pin 3 D20 ISO+48V
Relay #1 Relay #2 Relay #3 Relay #4
Pin 2 Pin 1

LOC to 600-ohm port

JP5

(-) 24VDC (+)

Battery

8. Ensure the PA audio is clear and at the desired output level. F3

NOTE: The amplifier Limit LED should only flicker on the loudest peaks.60Decrease
AMP the
volume If constantly on. JP7
D11 ISO+5V

Enabling and Disabling the Fault Piezo Sounder

To enable the fault piezo sounder on the UVIC-B, install JP37 jumper. -
24 VDC
+

Strobe Fault Enable JP8

Figure 20 JP37 on the UVIC-B backplane motherboard

JP37 Sounder Enable

JP31 LOC Interface F2 F4 Enable
JP26 JP27
F2 F4

F1 JP 36 Charger
JP37

JP19 Test Speaker JP16

10A

10A

2A

JP20 Fault LED VISO JP34 JP35

00 ohm S1

ZONE #1 ZONE #2 ZONE #3 ZONE #4

24VDC
JP24 JP25 ZONE #5 ZONE #6 ZONE #7 ZONE #8

JP14 Remote JP15 Sensor

JP11 JP13 JP2 JP9 JP10 JP17 JP18 JP21 JP22 JP23
Activation Inputs Inputs
JP32 JP33
COM

COM

INTR
COM

- + - + + - + - + - + - + - + - + - + -
F2

F4
F6
F8

AC

SPR
PTT
COM
SOL
SPR

be Relay D2
F3
F5
F7
F1

COM
COM

COM
COM

Sounder D25 Fault LED

600
#1

#2

To restore fault sounding on the UVLOC-B remote console, install the jumper JP3 Fault
Sounder enable.

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Operations
The UVIC-B is housed in a cabinet that contains a card cage with four plug-in cards
consisting of the following:

• One controller slot (UV+ Controller)

• Two amplifier slots (UV400 Amplifiers)
• One slot for optional UltraVoice Audio Distribution Module (UVADM)

UV+ Controller and UV400 Amplifier Front Panel Indicators

The following table provides the descriptions of the UV+ Controller front panel indicators.
See Figure 22.

Table 31 Front Panel of UV+ Controller

Label Activate with a hold time > 0.50 seconds
ANT Antenna connector when used with a one-way radio receiver
RXD Receive serial data and receipt of radio channel modulation
TXD Transmit serial data and DTMF and digital
AUDIO A Audio present on channel A
AUDIO B Audio present on channel B
ARM Unit Armed Indicator
PA Public Address mode indicator
CPU Microprocessor heartbeat
CARRIER Radio frequency (RF) carrier indicator ON with carrier present
RX LEVEL 3 stage LED bar graph
MIC GAIN Local PA level range sufficient to drive amplifiers into clipping
with 50 mV nominal input level.
Microphone volume adjustment knob.
DV GAIN Volume adjustment for digital voice option. Internal Digital
Voice level sufficient to drive TP5 or TP6 into clipping.
TX GAINs Transmitted audio adjustable from 50 mV to 1 VP-P
RX GAINs Received Audio level 300 mV to 3.00 VP-P

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The following table provides the description of the UV400 amplifier front panel indicators.
See Figure 22.

Table 32 Front Panel Indicators for Model UV400 Amplifier

Label Description
POWER Power LED is only on during activation
OUTPUT Audio LED is on when amplifier is transmitting
LOAD Speaker Load is on during activation with speaker load
OVER TEMP Over Temperature LED is on when amplifier reaches an over-
temperature condition. Call Technical Support if light remains on.
LIMITED Power Limiting is on or flashing during activation when overdriving
amplifier.
SHORT Shorted Load is on when load appears shorted.

Figure 22 UV+ Controller and UV400 Amplifier Front Panel Indicators

ANTENNA CONNECTOR
RS232 RECEIVE LED
RS232 TRANSMIT LED
POWER POWER LED
AUDIO GENERATOR LEDS
OUTPUT AUDIO LED
ARM LED
PUBLIC ADDRESS LED LOAD SPKR. LOAD
COMPUTER CLOCK
CARRIER DETECT LED
OVER
TEMP OVER TEMPERATURE LED
LIMITED POWER LIMITING
MICROPHONE VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
SHORT SHORTED LOAD

MICROPHONE JACK

TRANSMIT AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS

RECEIVE AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS

SIREN FUNCTION BUTTONS

2 WAY RADIO CONNECTOR

RS232 SERIAL CONNECTOR

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Basic UVIC-B Controller Programming

The following information is the minimum required configuration of the UVIC-B Controller.
Commander® is required.

Unit Type
The Unit Type is set to the type of siren this unit is controlling and is usually determined
by the number of cells in the speaker array. When setting up the unit type, the user
selects from a menu with the following choices.

Table 33 Unit Type Selection Table

Unit type Quantity Siren Type Total Power
UV - 1 One (1) UV400 MOD1004B 400 W
UV - 2 Two (2) UV400 MOD2008B 800 W

Radio Communications
For units equipped with the integral radio receiver, the RF frequency configuration
parameter sets the frequency of the radio channel. Changing this parameter from its
factory setting may require realignment of the radio for maximum performance. The value
entered must fall within the range specified for the receiver band equipped.

Activation Formats
For Two-Tone activated units, the Two-Tone Timing parameters configure the time
duration of the activation tone codes. The three parameters, A-Time, B-Time, and S-Time,
set the time duration for the A-Tone, B-Tone, and Single-Tone, respectively.

NOTE: The Two-Tone timing parameters are minimum values only. The actual tone times
may be longer than the specified times.

EAS Location Codes

Up to three location codes may be assigned for EAS activation. For activation to occur, the
location code of the received EAS message must match one of the three assigned codes.

You cannot program units for both Tone and EAS activation at the same time. Therefore,
when using EAS decoding, set the A-Time, B-Time, and S-Time parameters to zero. The
UVIC-B is capable of being programmed for EAS, DTMF, and Federal Digital decoding at
the same time. Refer to www.fcc.gov for further information about EAS messages.

128/256-bit Encryption Key

The 128/256-bit data encryption provides security against malicious operation or
monitoring. The security key is programmed during the flashing of the microprocessor
and must match the encoder (SS2000+ or Commander®) being used to activate the
unit. A key value of zero disables encryption and must be used if the encoder does not
support encryption. All sites in the system must use the same encryption key.

Security Key
The Security Key is a unique number assigned to the system that prevents nearby
systems operating on the same RF frequency from interfering. Like the encryption key, the
Security Key is programmed during the flashing of the microprocessor and must match
the encoder. The exception is a key value of 65535 (the default), defined as an open
system, and communicates with all encoders regardless of the encoder’s key setting.

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User Programs
The UVIC-B controller has the capacity to store up to fifty user programs. Each user
program contains twenty stacked function items.

Assigning more than one function to each activation code or user program allows you to
run a sequence of functions without sending additional activation commands. A complete
list of activation functions is found in the Commander® Software Reference Manual.

Site Address Switch (S1)

For digital systems only: In order for the siren to report back with its identity, define the
site address by setting DIP switches located on the board. The DIP switches have values
of 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, 256, 512. Add appropriate DIP switch values to define the site
number address.

Example
To define the board for Site #1, toggle the first DIP switch to the left. All other DIP switches
are to the right. For Site #2, toggle the second DIP switch to the left. For Site #3, toggle
the first and second DIP switch to the left. For Site #4, toggle the third DIP switch to the
left. For Site #5, toggle the first and third DIP switch to the left. Continue this method to
define other site number addresses.

Figure 23 Setting the Switch Number Example

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Switch number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Binary number 1 2 4 8 16 32 64 128 256 512

Example: Switch numbers 1, 2, and 3 are binary numbers 1, 2, and 4.

Add 1 + 2 + 4 = 7; 7 is the unit address

NOTE: Programming details are in the software manual. The site address is stored at
power up of the controller. If the site address is changed, the power (battery and AC) must
be turned off and then on.

Connections for the UV+ Controller

The following table provides settings and interface inputs and outputs for the UV+
Controller.

Table 34 UV+ Controller Setting I/O

J1 Pins 9 and 10, P1#1 Baud Rate Selection Jumper ON=9600 Baud,
OFF=1200 Baud
J2 Front Panel
Microphone jack
10 kΩ input impedance,
50 mVP-P nominal input level.
JP1 microSD holder on PCB
JP2 Special option jumper that requires special firmware
JP3 Connector pins for one-way radio receiver
JP4 Options Connector for SINAD
JP6 600-ohm (JP12) Input Configuration Jumper Pins:
• Remove all jumpers if using JP12 as an output
• Use shorting plug between pins 1 and 2: Audio from 600 ohm
(UVLOC-B or JP12) to go to amplifiers when PTT (UVLOC-B or JP15)
is closed
• Use shorting plug between pins 2 and 3: Audio from 600 ohm (JP12)
audio in to receiver decoders
JP7 600-ohm (JP12) Output Configuration Jumper Pins:
• Remove all jumpers if using JP12 as an input
• Use shorting plug between pins 1 and 2: System will output siren audio
to JP12
• Use shorting plug between pins 2 and 3: Used when controlling the
system and JP12 is being used in two-way operation
JP8 CTCSS Connector Pins
JP9 Transceiver #1 VOX selection
Use shorting plug for VOX Carrier Detect
JP10 Dual receiver priority jumper
Jumper EXT side to give external receiver first priority
Jumper INT/EXT2 side to give on-board receiver or external receiver
second priority
Jumper neither side, first carrier detect has priority
JP11 Jumpered when SINAD option is used
JP12 Short to force Carrier Detect of External transceiver 1

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JP13 Front Panel

External Transceiver (radio) Connector Ports #1 and #2
JP14 Equalizer setting for public address or digital voice. Setting is normal or
treble.
P1 Front Panel
RS232 Ports #1 and #2
• Use P1 #1 to control and monitor data at 1200 or 9600 baud. Baud rate
is selected by J1, 9-10. ON=9600 Baud, OFF=1200 Baud
• Use P1 #2 with the 9600 baud scrolling message display option.
R123 600 ohm audio transformer Public Address level adjustment.
R125 600 ohm audio transformer TX level adjustment.

Connections for the IP Network PCB

The following tables provide the connectors and indicators for the IP network PCB.

Table 35 Connectors for the Serial to Network PCB

JP1 600 Ohm Audio Output Port
Balanced line output (To JP12 UVIC-B backplane)
JP6 10.5-95 Vdc Power Input: 1- (-), 2- (+)
JP7 Resets board back to factory default settings.
J1 Network Port

Table 36 Indicators for the UVIC-IP

D1 CPU Heartbeat indicator, green
D2 Transmit data indicator, red
D3 Receive data indicator, yellow
D4 Power indicator, green

Figure 24 Serial to Network Board

T1
JP3
Audio Out JP1
L1
Audio Out R1
Adjust OUTPUT
LEVEL
POWER CPU RXD

D4
JP2 JP7 DEFAULT J1 To IP
D1
COMMS
D3
D2
TXD

JP4 To Serial
Interface

+12V
+

JP5 GND

JP6 Input
CONFIG/FLASH Power
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Status Alarms
The UVIC-B provides status alarms using a variety of sensors, which, when equipped
with a two-way radio or other two-way communications, allows the unit to communicate
its status back to the base station. This reduces station downtime by quickly alerting
operating personnel to potential problems at remote sites.

The following status is provided:

• AC Power
• Battery Voltage
• Charger Operation
• Activation Current
• Signal A and B
• Quiet Test
• Intrusion
• Ground and line faults

Battery Charger Status

Charger Status is indicated by the LEDs on the front of the charger.

Figure 25 LEDs on charger

Table 37 LEDs description

LED Description
CURRENT Green LED indicates charge current is being delivered to the battery. LED
intensity increases with charge current.
TRICKLE Yellow LED indicates the battery voltage is below 20 V and the charger is
trickle charging at a low current level.
BULK Yellow LED indicates the battery voltage has dropped below 90% of the float
voltage setting and charger is charging at a high current level.
READY Green LED indicates the battery has reached the float voltage. The charger is
float charging at the float voltage setting.
FAULT Red LED indicates a charger fault. Charger may be delivering abnormally low
current, blown a fuse, or is not producing the correct output voltage.

NOTE: Battery Voltage is temperature compensated when the temperature is above 86°F
(30°C).

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Local Quiet Test

The Local Quiet Test allows performing Quiet Tests on the siren control and siren speaker
array. Quiet Test uses a 20 kHz tone to quietly test the tone generators, amplifiers, and
speaker drivers. To perform this test, program the Quiet Test under one of the activation
codes. If it is one of the first seven codes, activate it manually through the switches on
the front panel or with the remote activation inputs. Normally once the Quiet Test is
programmed under one of the activation codes, the code is activated over the radio
channel, the panel switches, or with a local laptop computer running Commander®.

Operation
Obtain the results of a Quiet Test remotely using the SS2000+ printout or Commander®.
Obtain the status locally at the siren site with a portable computer running Commander®.
The actual amplifier voltage and current are monitored with Quiet Test providing a true
indication of each amplifier and load performance.

Finding Faults
When using Commander®, the controller automatically updates the Quiet Test status each
time a new Quiet Test is run. Obtain the status from the status detail screen and from the
Reports menu.

Digital Voice Recording

When purchased, the Digital Voice option adds a microSD card that is capable of storing
up to 4,093 voice or tone messages that total up to 17 hours of total recording time.

File Format
The digital voice message format is 8000 samples per second, 8 bit, mono. Save these
messages with a DV#.wav naming format, or the messages are not recognized. This
naming format results in messages DV1.wav through DV4093.wav.

Voice Levels Within Files

Voice sections of a recording should be “Normalized” so that the peaks are at the limits.
After Normalization, increase the gain by 4 dB to deliver full nominal output power at the
peaks and about 3.5 dB down on average during a word.

Tone Levels Within Files

Tone signals in the recording (such as siren sounds, horn sounds, and music) should be
at no more than 36% of the maximum level (-9 dB) to prevent them from overdriving the
amplifiers and overpowering the drivers. These can be normalized to set them at the
maximum level and then reduced to 36% or -9 dB. Voice maximum level is +4 dB.

These levels assume that the UV attenuation is not programmed, and the DV GAIN on
the UV+ Controller is turned fully up. See “Figure 22 UV+ Controller and UV400 Amplifier
Front Panel Indicators” on page 56. This delivers -1.8 dB compared to the square wave
siren tones or about 54 VRMS. For UVRI-Bs, this delivers -2 dB compared to the square
wave siren tones.

Filtering Files
You need to filter the files to reduce content below 300 Hz. This prevents low-frequency
tones in a recording from saturating the output transformer and the speaker drivers.

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SPEAKER DAMAGE: The speaker drivers cannot reproduce these frequencies and
can be damaged by them.

Checking/Setting UV+ Controller DV Levels

These levels assume that the UV attenuation is not programmed, and the DV GAIN on the
UV+ Controller is turned fully up.

To check the UV+ Controller DV levels, with the speakers unplugged from the amplifiers:

1. Turn the DV GAIN pot fully (25 turns) counterclockwise.

2. Play the stored tone function (-9 dB).
3. Monitor the amplifier’s output level.
4. Turn up the DV GAIN pot until 69 VRMS is reached.
NOTE: It is important to start by turning the DV GAIN pot down to a low level and
work your way up to prevent overdriving the amplifiers.
Alternatively, with the speakers plugged into the amplifiers:
1. Turn the DV GAIN pot fully (25 turns) counterclockwise.
2. Play the stored tone function.
3. Monitor the amplifier’s output level.
4. Turn up the DV GAIN pot until 54 VRMS is reached.
NOTE: It is important to start by turning the DV GAIN pot down to a low level and
work your way up to prevent overdriving the amplifiers and speakers.
Depending on the frequency, these methods leave the tone 0.4 to 1.8 dB low but limit the
current to a safe level.

Converting the files

To convert the files:
1. Adjust the amplitude to ensure that the peaks are at or slightly into the limits. If
converting from 16 bit to 8 bit, ensure that dithering is disabled.
2. To program activation codes with Digital Voice Messages under them, follow the
instructions in the programming software. It is possible to assign codes to the
functions DIG VOICE 1 through DIG VOICE 4093. As in all sounding functions, the unit
must first receive the ARM command followed by one of the DIG VOICE commands
to activate the stored message. The Digital Voice Volume is adjustable through a
potentiometer located on the controller front panel, called DV GAIN.

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Manual Activation
Use the manual activation switches to activate siren functions. Switches are located on
the front panel of the UV+ Controller. In addition, activating switches simultaneously can
operate specific testing and calibration features. See Table 38.

Figure 26 UV+ Controller Switches

Table 38 Manual Activation Switches on UV+ Controller

Function Switch Function
CODE 1 Activates function 1
CODE 2 Activates function 2
CODE 3 Activates function 3
CODE 4 Activates function 4
CODE 5 Activates function 5
CODE 6 Activates function 6
CODE 7 Activates function 7
STOP Reset
CODE 1 and CODE 6 Loads default speaker calibration values and transmits DTMF
characters (production testing)
CODE 2 and CODE 3 Calibrate speaker load and Xmit DTMF Quiet Test
CODE 5 and CODE 7 Transmits 1200 Hz tone for radio deviation adjustment

NOTE: At any time during a sounding function, press the STOP switch to cause the unit to
halt all output immediately.

Local Public Address

With the optional microphone (part number MNC-MC), the operator has the ability to
locally give a Public Address (PA) message. You can enter the PA mode by plugging the
MNC-MC into the microphone receptacle labeled MIC on the UV + controller’s front panel.
The PA LED is lit anytime the press-to-talk (PTT) button on the microphone is pressed.

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NOTES:

• The microphone volume adjustment knob, labeled MIC GAIN, is located on the
controller card front panel.
• Local PA overrides ALL siren functions activated either remotely or locally.

UVLOC-B
Train all potential users on the use of the control panel. When the UVLOC-B is properly
connected to the UVIC-B, the green power LED is lit.

Activating a Live PA
To activate a live Public Address (PA):
1. Press the ARM button for 1 second.
The red-armed LED lights indicate it is ready to use, and an alarm is automatically
sent to the control system, indicating the use of the control panel. If no function
is activated, the panel is automatically disarmed after 30 seconds. If a function is
activated, the panel remains armed for the duration of the function or until disarmed.
The panel is also armed when any other control point arms the UVIC-B.
2. Remove the microphone handset from the enclosure.
3. Hold down the push-to-talk (PTT) button while speaking into the microphone and
release button to stop live PA.
When the PTT button is released, the microphone is disconnected, and the function
stops until the ARM button is pressed again.
Figure 27 UVLOC-B Front Panel

Activating a Digital Voice Message

To activate a digital voice message:
1. Press the ARM button for 1 second.
2. Press one of the 10 buttons.

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Maintenance

ELECTRICAL HAZARD: Service and maintenance should be performed by

qualified personnel familiar with the UVIC-B, associated controls, and power
sources being used and in conjunction with the authorities having jurisdiction.
Before servicing or maintaining, ensure that remote activation cannot occur and
disconnect power to the UVIC-B.

SOUND HAZARD: The sound output of speakers is capable of causing permanent

hearing damage. Use adequate hearing protection and avoid excessive exposure.
To prevent the speakers from sounding, always turn off the power to the UVIC-B at
the AC disconnect and remove any DC power being supplied before inspecting or
maintaining the speakers.

Before installing, commissioning, or performing maintenance for the UVIC-B, visit

https://www.fedsig.com/warning-mass-notifications-systems-tech-support to download the
ICM checklist for the UV.

Recommended Cables for Radio

The Federal Signal part number, communication control cable, and power cable are on
the Recommended Cables for Radio sheet (SYS5060).

To download the Recommended Cables for Radio sheet:

1. Go to www.fedsig.com.
2. Search for SYS5060.

Control Unit Preventive Maintenance

Test the UVIC-B for proper operation at least once a month. A daily test at noon, curfew,
or other selected time is preferred. This not only enhances the usefulness of the UVIC-B
and verifies that it remains ready for use when needed; it also instills confidence in the
reliability of the system.

To minimize the potential of a failure, annual inspection and maintenance is

recommended.

General Maintenance
Checking Signal Operation
To check signal operation:
1. When checking for proper control module output, unplug the connectors to the
speakers (at the bottom of the UVIC-B backplane) to eliminate output from the
speaker array.
2. Activate each of the signals and observe the signal indicators on the control module
and the amplifiers.

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3. If desired, connect an oscilloscope or digital multimeter (DMM) at the speaker

connections to observe the amplifier output. This output should be at least 67 VRMS
during a signal if the amplifier is programmed to run at full power. To limit sound
output, plug in one amplifier at a time during this test.
4. Restore all of the speaker connections to enable amplifier outputs.

Checking the Battery

To check the battery:
1. The voltage of a fully charged set of batteries should be approximately 27.0 Vdc,
and the charger current should be less than 2 amperes. The charger is set for 27.0
+/- 0.1 Vdc at room temperature.
2. Load test the batteries per the manufacturer’s specifications.
3. Maintain or replace the battery as recommended by its manufacturer; obey local or
state laws governing the disposal of lead-acid batteries.
4. Check the battery terminals for corrosion. Clean and grease connectors and terminals
if necessary.

Table 39 Troubleshooting
Problem Action
No Radio Decode • Unit is not programmed to recognize that particular code
sequence or signal is not being received properly.
• Verify programming is correct. Check the received audio signal
quality at the RX test pin on the front of the control card.
Low output from the Check the battery voltage. Also check signal indicators on amplifiers
speaker array during a function. If indicators are off, remove the amplifier from
service.
Function stops Batteries may require further charging. Check battery voltage under
before the normal load. Check charger output.
timeout
Local PA feedback Lower PA volume using knob above MIC connector.
Local PA has little or Hold MIC close to mouth. Increase PA volume using knob above
no output MIC connector.
Batteries not holding Check that charger fuses are intact and check charger output.
charge Load test batteries.
Relay output on Check that the relay on the UVIC-B backplane is operating
UVIC-B backplane (indicated by LED D2). Also check fuse F1 on the UVIC-B
does not operate backplane (10 A).
Radio PA takes too Check radio for proper operation of squelch.
long to timeout CD LED should light while the carrier is present
Landline activation Verify a minimum of a one-second contact closure is applied to
inputs do not function JP14 on the UVIC-B backplane.

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Replacement Parts
To order replacement parts, see Getting Service.

Table 40 Replacements Parts

Description Part Number
Battery, Sealed, AGM, 12 Vdc Q155197A
120 Vac Battery Charger Q860000236-03
240 Vac Battery Charger Q860000236-04
F1, F2 - FUSE, 10 A, 32 V, AUTOFUSE 148A142A-05
F3 - 60 A BARFUSE 14801739A
F4 - Fuse, 2 A, 32 V, AUTOFUSE 148A142A-10

Getting Service
If you are experiencing any difficulties, contact Federal Signal Customer Support at
800-548-7229 or 708-534-3400 extension 7511 or Technical Support at 800-524-3021
or 708-534-3400 extension 7329 or e-mail at [email protected]. For instruction
manuals and information on related products, visit http://www.fedsig.com.

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Figure 28 UVIC-B with Radio Wiring Diagram

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 Figure 29 UVIC-B IP-Enabled Wiring Diagram

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Figure 30 UVIC-B with Landline Wiring Diagram

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