Code 3 XCEL - Manual (Page 5)

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Standard Features- Cont:
SirenLock - SirenLock is used to allow the XCEL Siren to only generate the tones when in Level 3. When SirenLock is enabled, the XCEL Siren is
‘Locked’ from generating Primary tones until the 3-Level Switch is moved to Level 3. SirenLock does not affect the MANUAL and AIR HORN push-
buttons. The default for SirenLock is disabled and the XCEL Siren will generate Primary tones when the rotary knob (Wail, Yelp or Alt) is activated
regardless of the position of the 3-Level Switch. Siren Lock is selected via dip switch 4.
LightAlert - LightAlert feature will produce an audible “beep” on a periodic basis if any lighting is activated including Auxiliary push-buttons. This is
intended to alert the operator that lights are on. By default, this is Enabled, if the user wishes to Disable it, this can be done via entering Program-
ming Mode.
Speaker and Lighting Self Test - The XCEL siren is continuously running a Speaker and Lighting test making sure that there are no speaker is-
sues (open or short) and checking to see if there are any Open fuses. The XCEL siren faceplate has two green LEDs below the rotary knob, LT and
SP. These are lit at all times unless there is an issue. If there is an issue, the LED will remain off until the siren has seen the issue fixed. Example:
Pressing an Aux push-button that has a blown fuse will turn off the LT LED, once the fuse has been replaced, pressing the Aux push-button again
will allow the siren to check the fuse and turn back on the LT LED. SP light works in a similary way, if the XCEL siren detects a bad speaker during
tone generation (Primary or Secondary tones), the SP LED will turn off and the siren will try every few seconds to generate tones until it sees a good
speaker again. Once the XCEL siren detects a good speaker, the SP LED will turn back on.
Instant On - There is no “ON/OFF” switch. If the XCEL Siren is properly installed and the vehicle’s ignition is switched on, selecting any siren func-
tion or keying the microphone will activate the selected siren function. If the Ignition is off, the user can still power up the auxiliary switches A - E
(Switch F is on its own power source for Gun Locks) and the 3 Level Switch. All siren tones are deactivated until the XCEL siren detects the ignition
is on.
Microphone - Push-To-Talk (PTT) is highest priority and overrides all other siren tones. Pressing the push-button on the microphone will
automatically override all siren tones and switch to the public address mode. The microphone is easily plugged into the Control Head with a modular
phone plug. This allows the microphone to be unplugged for easy service or replacement.
Stuck Mic - If the PTT is pressed for 30 seconds , the XCEL Siren will disable the PTT and return to the previous operation. This will avoid the situa-
tion where the PTT is “stuck” in the on position for extended periods. To continue using the PTT, release the PTT and press it again.
Blown Fuse Indicator - The XCEL Siren will give a visual warning via LEDS above the output connectors if there is no power being supplied to any
3-Level output or to the Auxiliary A through F outputs when they are turned ON. By default, anytime an output is turned on, the LED above the ouput
at the rear of the siren will turn on as well, if the siren detects a blown fuse, not only will the LT light turn off on the front of the XCEL siren, the output
indicator LED at the rear will turn off as well easily identifying which fuse blew. The fuses can be easily accessed through the top of the XCEL Siren.