Whelen BETA1 - Manual (Page 4)

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(H/R)
(+FEED)
WHT/YEL
WHT/ORG
WHT/RED
WHT/BRN
WHT/GRN
RED/WHT P2-1
P2-2
P2-3
P2-4
P2-6
P2-5
(CTRL 1)
(CTRL 2)
(CTRL 3)
(AIRHRN)
(MIC+)
(MIC-) P2-8
P2-9 WHT/BLK
WHT/BLU
P2-7 WHT/VIO (PTT)
BETA
REMOTE
AMPLIFIER
RED/WHT
WHT/GRN
WHT/BRN
WHT/RED
WHT/ORG
BLK
WHT/BLU
WHT/BLK
WHT/VIO
J2-1
J2-2
J2-3
J2-4
J2-5
J2-6
J2-7
J2-8
J2-9
BETA
CONTROL HEAD
17 ft. Cable Assembly
(Supplied)
RED
BLK
BRN
ORG
P1-1
P1-2
P1-3
P1-4
+
100
W
AT
T
SPEAKER
FUSE
10 AMP
BLU P1-5
P1-6 BLU RADIO
RADIO
BATTERY
WHITE GRA
Y
HORN
VEHICLE
FROM
HORN
SWITCH
+12V HORN
RELAY
CUT HERE
AND SPLICE
J2-10 J2-1
1
CAUTION
Loud siren noise can cause
hearing damage and/or loss.
Refer to OSHA Section 1910.95 prior
to putting ANY siren into service!
Wear
Protection!
ACTIVATION OF THIS
SIREN MAY DAMAGE
UNPROTECTED EARS!
tone (a steady, rise and fall tone). A second tap produces a Yelp
tone (a fast, rise and fall tone). A third tap produces a Piercer™
tone (an extremely fast, rise and fall tone). The next tap returns
the siren to a Wail tone and the cycle repeats itself. Two quick,
successive taps will stop the siren.
WAIL (Wail Tone) - When the rotary knob is in the WAIL
position, a steady, rise and fall tone is produced. A single tap on
the vehicle’s steering wheel horn ring button (if the vehicle’s horn
has been wired to the BETA1), changes the siren tone to a Yelp
pattern (a fast, rise and fall tone). A second tap, and the siren
returns to a Wail tone. Please note that the BETA1 microphone
will override the siren function.
YELP (Yelp Tone) - When the rotary knob is in the YELP
position, a fast, rise and fall tone is produced. A single tap on the
vehicle’s steering wheel horn ring button (if the vehicle’s horn
has been wired to the BETA1), changes the siren tone to
TONE3. A second tap and the siren returns to a Yelp tone.
TONE3 (Piercer TM Tone in default configuration) - When the
rotary knob is in the TONE3 position, an extremely fast, rise and
fall tone is produced. Pressing on the steering wheel horn button
(if the vehicle’s horn has been wired to the BETA1), changes the
siren tone to a simulated air horn tone for as long as the button is
pressed. Releasing the button causes the siren to return to the
Piercer™ tone.
Volume Adjustment Screw
The Volume Screw controls the volume of public address
function. Volume is increased by rotating the screw in a
clockwise direction and decreased by rotating the screw in a
counter-clockwise direction. The volume screw has no effect on
any siren tones produced.
Rotary Switch
The rotary knob controls the siren and PA (public address)
functions of the BETA1™. There are 7 positions that may be
selected. Each position and it’s function is outlined below:
RAD (Radio Repeat) - When the rotary knob is in the RAD
position, any signal that is received by the vehicle’s two-way
radio will be simultaneously broadcast over the vehicle’s
loudspeaker (the BETA™ remote amp must be connected to the
two-way radio as outlined in its manual). If the horn ring is wired
as shown and the horn ring is pressed, an “airhorn” siren tone
will be generated by your vehicle’s loudspeaker.
PA (Public Address) - When the rotary knob is in the PA
position, public address functions are operational. Messages
may be broadcast over the vehicle’s loudspeaker when the
BETA1 microphone is in use. The volume level of PA
transmissions is controlled by the volume adjustment screw. If
the horn ring is pressed while the rotary knob is in this position,
an “air horn” siren tone will be generated by your vehicle’s
loudspeaker. This tone is generated until the horn ring button is
released.
MAN (Manual Siren) - When the rotary knob is in the MAN
position, pressing the horn ring generates a tone that rises in
pitch to a pre-set level. This tone is generated for as long as the
horn ring is pressed.
HF (Hands Free Operation) - When the rotary knob is in the HF
position, the siren functions of the BETA I are placed in a stand-
by mode. Siren tones are activated by a single “tap” on the
vehicle’s steering wheel horn ring button (if the vehicle’s horn
has been wired to the BETA I). The first “tap” produces a Wail
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage
Input Current (OFF)
Input Current
Output Voltage
Output Current
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Output Short Protection
10 TO 32 Volts
0ma
500ma (max.)
8.6 volts to 30.6 volts
500ma (max.)
-30c to +60c
95% Non Condensing
500ma Poly Fuse
Fig. 2
WARNING: All customer supplied wires
that connect to the positive terminal of
the battery must be sized to supply at
least 125% of the maximum operating
current and FUSED at the battery to
carry that load. DO NOT USE CIRCUIT
BREAKERS WITH THIS PRODUCT!