Outdoor Warning
FC Siren Controller
- Remote radio control function available
- Controls warning lights and audible devices
- Two-tone sequential, DTMF and digital FSK decoding
- Four individually programmable output relays
- Push-button local control or dry-contact closure inputs for landline control
- Six built-in siren tone signals
The Federal Signal Controller Model FC is a 120VAC radio receiver/decoder and timer with relay outputs. This versatile model is ideal for virtually all siren control applications and any other process which can be controlled via relay contacts.
The microprocessor-based controller comes with two-tone sequential, dual-tone multiple frequency (DTMF), or frequency shift keying (FSK) decoding capabilities, and up to four individually programmable relays.
Options include a synthesized radio receiver (low band, high band, or UHF), a built-in tone generator, which adds six standard tones, public address capability, and a software package that allows the unit to be connected to any IBM-compatible computer to modify supplied timing or to create unique tone patterns. Programming options include radio receiver frequency, two-tone sequential tones/DTMF/FSK decoding digits, custom audible signal tones, and independent control of output relays and timing patterns for electromechanical sirens.
Up to six control codes may be programmed and activated by any combination of two-tone sequential, DTMF or FSK tone bursts. Four of the timing sequences can be initiated using local push buttons or remotely through dry contact closures.
The Federal Controller is used to control Federal Signal siren Models 2, 2001 and ECLIPSE8. Also, the unit can be used to add radio activation of indoor PA and SelecTone® systems, to control warning lights, or to replace existing and outdated electro-mechanical timing mechanisms for existing systems.
Special Considerations
- Specify voltage (120VAC or 240VAC)
- Specify radio frequency
- Specify antenna (RP164) high band or UHF band (one-way)
- Specify options
- Call the factory for assistance in specifying an outdoor warning system
Models
| Part # | Description | Shipping Weight | Net Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC | Programmable Decoder and Timer | 10 lbs. | Add to Quote > |
Accessories
| Part # | Description | Shipping Weight | |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOT APPLICABLE | |||
Specs
Electrical |
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| AC Power Inputs | 120 or 240VAC |
| Battery Input (12VDC) | 10.5 to 18.0VDC |
Input Current: 120VAC Input Current: 12VDC |
180mA AC maximum 460mA DC maximum |
| Relay Output Timings | 0.5 to 999.0 seconds |
Receiver/Decoder |
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| Frequency Range (programmable): Low Band High Band UHF |
30 to 50MHz in 5kHz steps 148 to 174MHz in 5kHz steps |
| Sensitivity | 0.35 uV for 12dB SINAD |
| Rejection | (-60)dB |
| Selectivity | (-60)dB |
| Stability | 5.0 ppm |
| Antenna Impedance | 50.0 ohms |
| Audio Band Pass | 64 to 3300Hz |
| Deviation Acceptance | 3.5±1.0kHz valid decoding (3.3 kHz nom.) |
| Decode Sensitivity | 20dB S/N (typical 0.5 uV or RF) |
DTMF |
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| Format | 50/50 to 1000/1000ms (digit dur./digit silence) |
| Digit Length | 3 to 12 digits |
FSK |
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| Format | 1200 Baud, MSK |
| Usable Decode Sensitivity | 10dB SINAD (min.) |
Two Tone |
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| Timing | 0.5 to 8.0 seconds duration (each tone) |
| Intertone Silence | 0.4 seconds maximum |
| Frequency Range | 300-3000Hz |
| Operating Temperature | 30°C to 65°C (-22°F to 140°F) |
| Dimensions | 14.25"H x 9.25"W x 5.5"D |