WPAS DIRECTIONAL SPEAKER ARRAY

Cr. Stratou Str. Spata Business Park, P.O.Box 87, 19004 Spata, Greece.
Tel. +30 210 6560600. Fax +30 210 6560604.
www.comtel.gr info@comtel.gr

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 WPAS DIRECTIONAL SPEAKER ARRAY
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Standard Limited Warranty 3

1 Introduction 4
1.1 General 4
1.2 Comtel loudspeaker horn module 4
1.3 Compression driver technical specification 6
2 Speaker array table 6
3 Assembly methods of installations 7
3.1 Unpacking 8
3.1.1 Horn/compression driver (Vertical stack configuration) 8
3.1.2 Installation materials 9
4 Installation of a horn speaker array 10
4.1 Horns installation 11
4.2 Compression driver installation 13
4.3 Antenna’s mast installation (Optional) 15
5 Predefined loudspeaker cables 16
6 Typical loudspeaker array installation 17
7 Speaker array diagrams and connections 18
7.1 Vertical Stack 115dB at 30 meters 18

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 STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY

Comtel Manufacturing warrants each new product to be free from

defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service, for a
period of ONE year on parts replacement and ONE year on labour from
the date of delivery to the first user-purchaser.
During this warranty period, the obligation of Comtel Manufacturing is
limited to repairing or replacing, as Comtel Manufacturing may elect,
any part or parts, which after examination by Comtel Manufacturing are
disclosed to be defective in material and or workmanship.

Comtel Manufacturing will provide warranty for any unit, which is

delivered, transported prepaid to the Comtel Manufacturing factory or
local authorized warranty service centre for examination that reveals a
defect in material and or workmanship.

This warranty does not cover travel expenses, the cost of specialized
equipment for gaining access to the product or labour charges for
removal and re-installation of the product. Batteries are not covered
under this warranty.

This warranty does not extend to any unit which has been subject to
abuse, misuse, improper installation or which has not been adequately
maintained, or to units that have problems relating to service or
modification at any facility other than the Comtel Manufacturing factory
or authorized warranty service centres.

THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED,

INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO
EVENT SHALL COMTEL MANUFACTURING BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF
PROFITS OR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF ANY SUCH DEFECT IN MATERIAL AND OR
WORKMANSHIP.

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 HEALTH AND SAFETY WARNING

THE SIREN WHEN ACTIVATED PRODUCES A HIGH LEVEL OF

AUDIBLE SOUND.

IMMEDIATE DAMAGE MAY BE CAUSED TO A PERSONS HEARING

IF THEY ARE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE SIREN WHEN
ACTIVATED AND THEY ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH ADEQUATE
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN THE FORM OF EAR DEFENDERS.

TO ENABLE THE SIREN TO BE USED SAFELY, CAREFUL

POSITIONING OF THE SIREN AND CONTROL OF PERSONNEL THAT
MAY COME INTO CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE UNIT DURING
ACTIVATION MUST BE STRICTLY CONTROLLED IN LINE WITH
CURRENT HEALTH & SAFETY GUIDELINES.

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1 Introduction.
This service manual describes the characteristics, specifications, installation, and
service and maintenance for the Comtel WPAS Outdoor Warning Siren speaker
arrays.

1.1 General.
WPAS horns and WPAS siren controller are a family of electronic sirens that are
capable of producing high intensity warning signals over a large area.
The siren consists of a speaker array and a controller unit including electronics and
batteries. A highly efficient design enables the siren to produce a high sound level.

1.2 Comtel loudspeaker horn module.

Comtel loudspeaker horn module is constructed from specially designed aluminium
cast, which provides a frequency response from 250Hz to 1000Hz (2000Hz ± 6dB).
Each of the radiating horns will have a commercially available electrodynamics
compression driver to avoid single source suppliers of this component. The horn
module-driver combination will allow a maximum 100W incident electrical power.
As an option for specific very high output requirement special projects, the horn
could be fitted with a double driver adapter which would allow two drivers per horn
to be fitted allowing the power output per horn to be increased to 200W incident
electrical power.
An epoxy resin powder coating is used for improved protection. The alloy used, is
Marine Grade 230 D Aluminium and the powder coating is INTERPON 700 Epoxy
Polyester.
The compact size and the low weight of 14 kg (6.36 lbs), allows the installer to easily
build the required array.
Side view Top view

Rear view Front view

113 cm
52 cm

15 cm

Comtel loudspeaker horn module.

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In the directional configuration, the loudspeakers array can be installed side by side
(2 columns pattern) or in vertical stack (1 column pattern).
The diameter of the steel pole should be at least 115mm (4.5 inches) and not greater
than 127mm (5.0 inches).
The individual horns of the siren head shall be attached to the steel pole, in such a
way that no accumulative mechanical stress from vertical or horizontal forces is
applied to any single horn. Such forces will be absorbed by the steel pole, designed
in accordance with the current practice of structural engineers of the end user.
The individual horns will be attached to the steel pole by the integral pole mounting
clamps (side by side configuration). An additional pole mounting clamp is used to
attach the individual horn to the steel pole when a vertical stack configuration is
required.
Installation of any additional horns does not require dismantling of the existing horns
or removal of their electrical connections.
The area of electrical contact between these clamps and the steel-supporting pole is
large to provide a low impedance path for any high currents induced by lightning
discharges.
The electrical cables that connect to the compression drivers are routed inside the
steel supporting pole to provide mechanical protection and protection against high
voltage fields induced by lightning discharges.
These connecting cables are protected up to the actual compression driver. A two
pin, key orientated robust connector is provided, permitting easy replacement of the
compression driver.
The siren speaker array will operate from ─25O C to + 60O C.
Storage temperature: ─ 30O C to + 60O C.

Colour Grey
Paint Type INTERPON 700 Epoxy Polyester Powder coat
Horn material Aluminium alloy Marine Grade 230D
Frequency Response 200 – 1000 Hz (2000Hz ± 6dB)
Horizontal Coverage Directional
Single Horn Dimensions See page 4
Input Voltage using ONE driver 33VRMS min. 100 watts max.
Input Voltage using TWO drivers 33VRMS min. 200 watts max.

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 1.3 Compression driver technical specification.

2 Speaker array table.

In the following table, the configuration of the speaker arrays and the relevant SPL
are described. Special configurations on request.

Comtel Type Horns Horns Configuration SPL @ 30m O/P Power

WPAS D 1-3-115 3 Vertical Stack Directional 115db 300 W

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3 Assembly methods of installations.

Single horn using horn clamp.

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3.1 Unpacking.
The following sections will describe how horns, compression drivers and installation
materials are packed for delivery.

3.1.1 Horn/compression driver (Vertical stack configuration).

Each WPAS horn is packed in a carton box (67cm X 52cm X 22cm), which contains the
following parts.

Item Description Part Nr Qty

1 Speaker Horn. Aluminium Epoxy Coated 7.070.001.01 1
2 Driver’s protective cap 1
3 Horn’s clamp 7.070.001.03 1
4 Compression driver with cable and connector 7.070.001.10 1
5 Rubber washers, 1.5 mm 2

Horn’s clamp

Compression Speaker horn

driver

Compression driver’s Rubber washers

protective cap

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3.1.2 Installation materials.
Each installation materials set, is packed in a carton box (45cm X 30cm X 22cm)
which contains the following parts according the final speaker array configuration of
the siren.

Part Nr Description WPAS D 1-3-115

7.070.001.04 Cable cover 2
7.070.001.05 Pole Cap 1
7.070.001.07 Cable clamp 1
7.070.001.09 Pole Cap brackets 2
7.070.001.13 M10 bolts (stainless) 12
M6x25 Allen bolts 12
Speaker connectors 3

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4 Installation of a horn speaker array.
The array can be mounted on a free standing pole or tower, on a gabled roof or in
any way that the specific site requires.
The diameter of the steel pole should be at least 115mm (4.5 inches) and not greater
than 127mm (5.0 inches). The installation of a WPAS D 1-3-115 directional speaker
array horns installation procedure will be described as an example for horns
installation.

4.1 Horns installation.

 Unpack the horns, the drivers and the installation materials. Inspect the
quantities as they are described in paragraph 3.1.2 (page 9).
 Mount the first horn with the relevant horn clamp at a distance of 2 cm from the
top of the mast. Place the pole cap brackets at the upper bolts pair (Picture 1).
Tight the bolts firmly.

Picture 1.

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  Mount the loudspeaker cable to the cable clamp. Carefully, thread the individual
conductor pairs downwards through the horn’s casting (Picture 2).

Picture 2.

 Pass the first conductor pair through the respective recesses at the previously
mounted horn. (Picture 3).

Picture 3.

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  Mount the second horn with the relevant horn clamp. Pass the second
conductor pair through the respective recesses at the previously mounted
horn (Refer to picture 3).

 Place the cable cover at its position. Ensure that the cable cover is firmly located
in the recesses in the horn casting. Ensure that the second horn’s casting is
firmly located in the cable cover previously installed and that no individual
conductor is trapped between the cable cover and the mast. Tight the bolts
firmly (Picture 4).

 Mount the third horn with the relevant horn clamp. Pass the third conductor
pair through the respective recesses at the previously mounted horn (Refer
to picture 3).

 Place the cable cover at its position. Ensure that the cable cover is firmly located
in the recesses in the horn casting. Ensure that the second horn’s casting is
firmly located in the cable cover previously installed and that no individual
conductor is trapped between the cable cover and the mast. Tight the bolts
firmly (Picture 4).

Picture 4.

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4.2 Compression driver installation.
 Insert the attached rubber O-rings to the compression driver’s socket, to
obtain resistance against intrusion of water.
 Observe the drain hole on the compression driver (Picture 1).

Picture 1.

 Carefully, install the compression driver. Ensure that the attached driver’s
cable is not trapped between driver’s body and horn’s casting. Tight the
driver firmly, using hand force. Ensure that the drain hole will face the ground
(6 o’clock position) when the mast will be erased to its final position.

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  Connect the drivers’ connector to the individual conductor pair. Cover the
connection with an appropriate insulation tape, for protection against
corrosion. Install the pole cap in its final position (Picture 2).

Picture 2.

 Be extremely careful with the polarization of the individual conductor pairs.

The odd numbered conductor has to be connected to the circular section of
the loudspeaker cable connector. Any reversal connection, will adversely
affect to the SPL of the siren system (Picture 3).

Even numbered conductors

Loudspeaker cable connector

Odd numbered conductors

Picture 3.
Note: Before the mast will be erased in its final position, use a
multi tester to verify that there is no any cable break (the
resistance value for an individual cable pair connected to a
compression driver varies from 4.5 to 5.5 Ohms) and, there is no
short circuit between the speaker cables and the mast’s body.

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4.3 Antenna’s mast installation (Optional).
If required, an antenna mast can be installed on the speaker array, to support a radio
communication aerial.
 Using the attached horn mounting bolts, install the two antenna clamps
(Picture 1), between the first two horns of the array.
 Using the attached U bolts, install the antenna’s support mast (Picture 2).

Picture 1.

Picture 2.

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5 Predefined loudspeaker cables.
A predefined standard (12 conductors 1.5 sq.mm, 30m long) loudspeaker cable can be
supplied to satisfy the loudspeaker connection needs.

11-12
310 cm
9-10
255 cm
7-8
200 cm
5-6
145 cm
Loudspeaker connection cable 3-4
12 conductors 90 cm
AWG 24 1-2
35 cm

1m
25.9 m

Part number 7.070.001.17. Suitable for:

CSD 1-3-115
Note: Special cables can be used if required.

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6 Typical loudspeaker array installation.
A WPAS D 1-3-115 siren system is given as an example of a typical installation.

Pole cap

Cable clamp
Speaker horns

Siren’s cabinet

Loudspeaker Electrical
cable supply

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7 Speaker array diagrams and connections.
7.1 Directional Vertical Stack 115dB at 30 meters.

44 cm
162 cm
113 cm

Base plate details

250 cm
Material: Galvanised steel
Thickness: 20 mm

4 gussets to be welded Pole to be welded in

along both edges to flange position

4 holes Φ 17
mm

400 mm
116 mm
340 mm

176 mm

176 mm
220 mm

20 mm

20 mm

WPAS D 1-3-115
Horns 3
Power 300 Watts
Output 115 dB @ 30m
Speakers array height 162 cm
Horns weight 39 kg (17.72 lbs) without pole
Wind load 624 Newton @ 160 Km
Part Number 1.018.103.01 (without pole)

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 1

2
Power amplifier # 1

3 Even numbering
conductors
4

5 Odd numbering
6 conductors

1 2 3 4 5 6

1 2 3 4 5 6

Connect to
Power amplifier # 1

WPAS D 1-3-115 WIRING DIAGRAM

Horns 3
Cable 6 conductors 1.5mm2

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