Weather MessageWeather MessageSiren ControllerSiren Controller
Lee County EMALee County EMA
September 30, 2009September 30, 2009
Danny LloydDanny Lloyd Copyright 2009
Polygon Polygon WarningsWarnings
Siren Siren ActivationActivation
What is Weather MessageWhat is Weather MessageSiren ControllerSiren Controller
Software based siren controller.Software based siren controller.
Activate sirens manually.Activate sirens manually.
Activate sirens automatically using National Activate sirens automatically using National Weather Service products.Weather Service products.
Siren Controller FeaturesSiren Controller Features
Manual activation of sirens.Manual activation of sirens.All sirens.All sirens.
One or more individually.One or more individually.
One or more groups of sirens.One or more groups of sirens.
User drawn polygon.User drawn polygon.
User drawn circle.User drawn circle.
Siren Controller FeaturesSiren Controller Features
Automatic activation of sirens.Automatic activation of sirens.User defined National Weather Service products.User defined National Weather Service products.
TornadoTornado
Severe ThunderstormSevere Thunderstorm
Civil EmergenciesCivil Emergencies
OtherOther
Uses National Weather Service polygons.Uses National Weather Service polygons.
Can be configured for an entire county.Can be configured for an entire county.
Configurable test schedule.Configurable test schedule.
Siren Controller FeaturesSiren Controller Features
Uses a GIS engine for accurate mapping.Uses a GIS engine for accurate mapping.Supports standard shape files.Supports standard shape files.
Load your own road layers.Load your own road layers.
Automatic labeling of roads.Automatic labeling of roads.
Add landmarks.Add landmarks.
Supports six user definable activation classes Supports six user definable activation classes for different siren sounds or test modes.for different siren sounds or test modes.
Siren Controller FeaturesSiren Controller Features
Siren DatabaseSiren DatabaseSiren PositionSiren Position
AddressAddress
Display settingsDisplay settings
Activation codes by classActivation codes by class
Siren GroupsSiren GroupsUser defined groupsUser defined groups
Uses siren wildcard activation codesUses siren wildcard activation codes
Siren Controller FeaturesSiren Controller Features
Compatible with DTMF and Two-Tone Sirens.Compatible with DTMF and Two-Tone Sirens.
Interfaces with your existing radio equipment.Interfaces with your existing radio equipment.External EncodersExternal Encoders
Zetron Model 15P – Two-Tone, DTMFZetron Model 15P – Two-Tone, DTMF
Motronics TC1/MX – DTMFMotronics TC1/MX – DTMF
Windows Sound CardWindows Sound CardEconomicalEconomical
No external encoder required No external encoder required
Uses a simple radio interface device.Uses a simple radio interface device.
Supports DTMF and Two-ToneSupports DTMF and Two-Tone
Siren Controller FeaturesSiren Controller Features
Extensive LoggingExtensive LoggingActivationsActivations
Polygon PointsPolygon Points
Selected SirensSelected Sirens
Automatic ActivationAutomatic Activation
Weather Message Server
Processes Weather Service Products
GOES Satellite EMWIN
Internet
Weather Wire NOAAPort Siren Controller
Wx Siren ControllerWx Siren Controller
System SetupSystem Setup
Manual SelectionManual Selection
Individually Selected
Drawn Polygon
Drawn Circle
Wx Siren ControllerWx Siren Controller
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