Tigers9596 The AGASTAT time-delay relays on them are usually thrown out of whack after usage over a long period of time which is why they often needed frequent adjustments as Thunderbolts aged. Alternatively the AGASTAT could be disconnected and a microprocessor based controller such as the FC can be hooked up to control the siren through its programmable relays which would fix the problem, but the latter is often more expensive.
The Agastat is probably interfering with the FC. Remove it and let the FC control everything and it’ll probably run fast wail without a hitch. Given how you are able to program FCs, it’s pretty pointless to leave the Agastat in the RCM if you are running anything other than steady.
Or just have the FC act like a normal timer and have the time delay be done exclusively through the agastat, the way Thunderbolts are designed to be operated. Then during a test, just turn the agastat dial down until the siren begins to shut off in between cycles and then turn it half an inch up. Much more reliable, easier to do, and doesn't mess up the Thunderbolt's RCM.
Joethaboss66 it’s better to have the FC run everything itself and omit the Agastat. You can program all the delays and what not with the FC. Then you have one less part in the mix to fail and cause problems. I’ve never really understood why you’d want to keep the Agastat if you’re exclusively running an FC.
Not everyone has the skills and know-how to program a siren controller. Agastats also are not a common failure with thunderbolts but in the "what if it does" scenario a new one can be easily bought online. Not very economical to spend hours or even days rewiring an RCM, removing an agastat, and learning how to program a siren controller just to eliminate one component which was perfectly fine anyway, when you could also fix that same problem in less than 3 minutes by turning a dial.
Awesome video! This has to be one of the weirdest timing settings on a Thunderbolt I’ve seen before.
i dont even know why im here but these sound like motorbikes and thats cool
Cool thunderbolt is my favorite siren
Nice video. I hope this siren works when I go there for January.
Why do thunderbolts run on attack so poorly
Tigers9596 The AGASTAT time-delay relays on them are usually thrown out of whack after usage over a long period of time which is why they often needed frequent adjustments as Thunderbolts aged. Alternatively the AGASTAT could be disconnected and a microprocessor based controller such as the FC can be hooked up to control the siren through its programmable relays which would fix the problem, but the latter is often more expensive.
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Sounds like it's unable to fully get the sound up to top speed.
Wtf is fast wail growl? Sounds like something is broken with the timing.
how do you get the map of sirens I need it
Great video!
0:13 starts
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Lesson learned
The Agastat is probably interfering with the FC. Remove it and let the FC control everything and it’ll probably run fast wail without a hitch. Given how you are able to program FCs, it’s pretty pointless to leave the Agastat in the RCM if you are running anything other than steady.
Removing the agastat would remove any delay sequence for the rotator and blower
Los The Ghost You program the FC to do that instead.
Or just have the FC act like a normal timer and have the time delay be done exclusively through the agastat, the way Thunderbolts are designed to be operated. Then during a test, just turn the agastat dial down until the siren begins to shut off in between cycles and then turn it half an inch up. Much more reliable, easier to do, and doesn't mess up the Thunderbolt's RCM.
Joethaboss66 it’s better to have the FC run everything itself and omit the Agastat. You can program all the delays and what not with the FC. Then you have one less part in the mix to fail and cause problems. I’ve never really understood why you’d want to keep the Agastat if you’re exclusively running an FC.
Not everyone has the skills and know-how to program a siren controller. Agastats also are not a common failure with thunderbolts but in the "what if it does" scenario a new one can be easily bought online. Not very economical to spend hours or even days rewiring an RCM, removing an agastat, and learning how to program a siren controller just to eliminate one component which was perfectly fine anyway, when you could also fix that same problem in less than 3 minutes by turning a dial.
0:13 Attack Signal?
It's meant to be Fast Wail, but it does this abomination instead.
AGASTAT is interfering with the FC