Model WX-200 - User’s Manual Public AlertTM Radio © 2008 Sima Products Corporation all rights reserved © 2008 First Alert®: all rights reserved. First Alert® is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust, used under license. PN 21785 Printed in China www.simaproducts.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ------------------- .................................... 3 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ------------------- .................................... 4 FCC NOTICE TO USERS ----------------------- .................................... 5 INTRODUCTION ---------------------------------- .................................... 6 MAIN FEATURES---------------------------------- .................................... 7 LOCATION OF CONTROLS ------------------ ....................................
Notes Important Safeguards When using electrical appliances, the following basic safety precautions should always be followed. CAUTION! The Manufacturer does not represent this unit to be waterproof. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or damage to the unit, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture or immerse in water. CAUTION! This product has the capability to operate with four (4) 1.
Care and Maintenance - Wipe unit with a damp cloth occasionally to clean. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents. - Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. - Do not locate this product where persons walking on it could damage the cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. - To disconnect, grip the AC adapter and pull it from the wall outlet. Never disconnect by pulling on the cord.
SERVICE PROCEDURE You may be asked to send your unit in for service.It will be necessary to furnish the following in order to have the product serviced and returned. 1. For Warranty Repair, include some form of proof-of-purchase. 2. You must include the Public Alert System Receiver unit and power adapter. 3. Enclose a description of the problem with the unit. Include a typed or clearly printed name, address, and phone number where you can be contacted. 4. Pack the unit securely to prevent damage in transit.
Introduction TEST SIGNAL FROM NOAA Congratulations on your purchase of the First Alert® brand Public AlertTM Radio, Model WX-200. This product complies with the exacting standards for CEA-2009A Public AlertTM devices, and will provide reliability, long life and outstanding performance. The WX-200 receives digitally encoded civil and weather emergency alert messages transmitted from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Weather Radio (NWR) broadcast towers.
Trouble Shooting Problem POWER light does not come on Possible Cause and Solution AC power may not be connected. Make sure AC adaptser is properly plugged into the radio and the wall outlet. POWER light is blinking AC power has been removed. Unit is running on backup battery power. Check AC adapter connections to restore power. Siren does not sound 1. Radio is set to Voice not Siren. Check Alert Mode setting. 3. Alert is blocked. To Unblock alerts see the Setting Siren Mode instructions on page 22.
Location of Controls Alert Description Table: The table below lists the alerts broadcast by NOAA. At the factory, your radio has been programmed with some alerts Blocked (B) as noted below. In addition, some NOAA alerts are Unblockable (UB) as noted below. To block additional events, see the SIREN MODE instructions on page 22. 1 Code (Blocking) Message 13 ADR AVA AVW BHW BWW BZW CAE CDW CEM CFA CFW CHW CWW DEW 2 14 3 CHG + - - + + - 15 4 ALK 12 16 5 + 6 1. Speaker 7 8 9 10 11 2.
Handicapped Accessories - Appendix B The WX-200 Public Alert radio is equipped to connect a variety of special needs accessory devices including strobe lights, pillow vibration modules and remote sirens. Once connected, these devices will automatically be activated when the radio receives an advisory, watch or warning for the duration of the radio siren or until you press the Radio OFF button. Fig.
WX-200 Menu Tree Normal Operation MENU Using the Alarm Clock The WX-200 has 2 alarm settings. To set the time refer to the Setting the ALarm Clock section on page 19. To activate the alarms: Press and hold the ALARM button for 3 seconds. Press and hold for 3 seconds The icon and time setting for Alarm1 will be displayed on the screen.
Upon selection of the warning level, press the SAVE button to save and exit to the ADD ALERTS prompt of the main menu list. To add another alert at this time, press the NEXT button to enter the ADD ALERTS menu and repeat steps 3-5. To return to normal operation press the MENU button. Note: if you exit the ADD ALERTS menu by pressing the MENU button, your changes will not be saved.
Chapter 1 - Basic Operation Setting up your Public AlertTM radio 1. Choosing a place for your radio Your WX-200 is designed for desktop or wall mount installation. Place the unit where it can receive an emergency alert signal broadcast and where you can hear its alert tone or see the message indicator lights. The best location to install the WX-200 is: - Clear of any obstructions. - Near windows or large openings.
Setting the Siren Volume The WX-200 has 8 adjustable settings for the siren volume when an alert is received. Siren Volume 1-8 ALERT MODE To set the Siren Volume: 1. Press and hold the MENU button for 3 seconds. The radio will display the main menu list showing ALERT MODE. SIREN VOLUME 2. Press the DOWN () button 7 times to scroll down through the main SIREN VOLUME 3. Press the NEXT button to enter the Siren Volume menu. The 3.
5. Selecting the Weather Band Channel Set Keytone To receive alerts, you must first select the correct weather channel. NOAA broadcasts on the weather band on seven channels, in 25KHz increments, between the frequencies of 162.400MHz and 162.550MHz. as follows: Channel 1 To identify the appropriate channel for your area, visit the NOAA 2 web site at: 3 4 http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm 5 6 The table on the NOAA website includes the correct weather 7 Frequency (MHz) 162.
Chapter 3 - Advanced Programming Options Chapter 2 - S.A.M.E. Programming Setting the Alert Mode You are now ready to use your WX-200. To listen to the weather channel press the LISTEN button. Place the radio where it gets the best reception. To turn off the weather channel, press the LISTEN button again. Your radio can be further programmed to respond to alerts in specific areas.To custom program your radio for alerts in your area only, see the SAME programming instructions below.
ENTIRE COUNTY 6. To select a state or territory, scroll through the list to the desired location and press the NEXT button. The word ENTIRE will be displayed on the screen. If you want your radio to receive all alerts issued for the state, press SAVE and exit to the COUNTY CODE menu. 7. To select a specific county or region, use the UP/DOWN (/) buttons to scroll through a list of all the counties. For example, in ALABAMA pressing the UP () button will display AUTUAGA. ENTIRE REGION 8.
