How To Wire a Federal Signal Touchmaster Siren

This is a requested video on how to wire a Touchmaster Siren. The steps are pretty straight forward, if you have the correct wires. If your siren console still does not get power after following these steps, then there probably is a more complicated internal issue. Hope this video helps!

[@frederickjepsen3213]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for making this video!!! I'm a current Police Officer in the DFW area of N. Texas; TM Delta is one of my favorite siren boxes and recently found one at a great deal! But, all the wires were very intimidating and confusing!

[@allintodrumsandguns]

Frederick Jepsen I’m thrilled that you found this helpful! Feel free to ask other questions if something else becomes confusing!

[@__randomguy__f]

I miss that siren😢 Needs to return

[@richardfuelling6120]

Thanks man, you really helped allot with my install, 4 years later in 2022

[@allintodrumsandguns]

You’re welcome!

[@acodutefarrison]

Can you do the light part? I’m having trouble with mine

[@richlaxton2877]

I just recently purchased the TMD. My question is about the video where you wired the ignition direct to positive. If I combine all those into one like in the video, when I connect it to my battery, will the illumination for the controls always stay on being there is constant power? I'm just trying to avoid having to connect the ignition wire in the fuse box. Also, If I have an in-line fuse from the battery to all the combined wires, what size fuse should I use? Thank you so much!

[@nseay92]

Your videos have been very helpful but do you think you could how to hook up lights to a TM-4/Delta

[@FireAndEMS]

Please help! I’m a Emergency Medical Technician in my home state trying to get full illumination on the front on my TMD. Can’t figure out why when I attempt to power on port 1 (lite) it doesn’t do anything illumination wise on the front of the TMD. I have the 6 buttons lit up but nothing else. Any ideas? Hard to see the layout at night. Saw another video that shows the layout of someone’s TMD fully lit up beyond the 6 buttons. Thanks.

[@CurvyVic]

I got no yelp on 2 of mine. The lock and sweep switch does nothing. What do you think that might be?

[@anthonyscvpi5154]

I have the touch Master it was working but out of no where it stop the only thing work is the lights but not the siren or airhorn is it a internal problem ?

[@kdipa2449]

What are the red dials for on the right of the inside of the touchmaster delta??

[@Student-w-Podrozy-TRAVEL]

Could you write me options of the dip switches? Becuse I couldn t underdtood. Are they changing tones or something?

[@thepolicelesabre6543]

What’s the gauge wiring I need to use to connect it all as one?

[@joshuasteward1180]

Ok thank you

[@eb6561]

Hi this is Eric from Germany and i drive a retired Riverside County Sheriff Crown Vic with a touchmaster delta siren and perhaps you may help me.. i got each wire with its own fuse and everytime i try to use something thats about making a noise like using the PA or Wail, Yelp, Horn or just even the TEST function, that fuse from the SIREN wire is burning so fast even before any noise is getting out. It also happens when the Loudspeaker is not connected to the Touchmaster. Do you have an idea why this happens? I changed nothing it just happened suddenly and now it goes on and on.. Greetings and thank you so much, Eric

[@driversacha2834]

do you know how to connect the rls

[@jonuellegonzalez5595]

I got a touchmaster delta with little switches in the board for changing the tones

[@Nytrex]

I've looked through the installation manual and I'm still unsure of what amp fuses to run with the primary wires, could you provide some clarification on this to me please? Thank you!

[@allintodrumsandguns]

The access wire is 50amps max. I don’t believe the siren wire requires a fuse. Each slide switch position can handle 20amps max. The W. LTS wire I’m not 100% sure, but I wouldn’t run it over 60amps.

[@MoparGuy1625]

Could the push buttons on the other be used as a momentary switch? IE run an EQ through that to control air horn?

[@allintodrumsandguns]

SPaoline4302 I’m not quite sure as to what push buttons you are referring to. The soft buttons on the Delta?

[@MoparGuy1625]

@Gary Wood should be 12v unless it’s a European version which they use 24v I believe. But if N American Version you can hook directly torque battery with the appropriate fuse. Google the install manual

[@drevildruid]

I realize this ia a very old video and you may not answer but just in case: Is there a way to change the siren tones to something custom?

[@thepolicelesabre6543]

No

[@morganhartburns3294]

My rls doesn’t even light up anymore when pressed. Any suggestions? And my TKD button doesn’t activate anything connected to it.

[@allintodrumsandguns]

For the rls, are you saying that it did work, and now it no longer works? The TKD receives power from the “access” wire, so make sure that’s connected. If you still don’t have power, pop the top off the unit, and double check to make sure that the TKD wire hasn’t been cut or damaged.

[@punisherofArizonaUtilty]

How do we get man horn working

[@loganlindsey300]

How do I get the special tones to work and sweep thru when I click RLS or auxiliary 2. The only thing that works on mine is the regular wail and yelp. Nothing else. Not even the manual. Also their isn't any wires that are connected to the back for the auxiliary switches. What do I do to get this to work

[@loganlindsey300]

In other words, how do I program the rls button to be the button that cycles thru the tones when it's on sweep

[@allintodrumsandguns]

On the rear of the unit, you will need to supply your own wire (~6”) to connect the rls terminal to the #12 terminal. You will need to connect your access wire to positive power on your battery. If your tm4 is working properly, you will be able to cycle through the sweep tones, as well as use the rls as a manual switch.

[@loganlindsey300]

@@allintodrumsandguns You were right on Sir!. Thank you so much

[@FB1ResponseVideos]

hello there! thanks for this awesome video, it helped me wire my touchmaster that i just got in the mail. however, im not sure how to connect the siren speaker, do you think you could help me?

[@allintodrumsandguns]

FB1 Response Videos Sure thing! On the back of the Touchmaster unit there are two terminals on the bottom row that are labeled “COM” and “100W”. Assuming you have a 100 watt speaker, simply connect the two lead wires from the speaker to these terminals. (Does not matter which color goes where)

[@FB1ResponseVideos]

allintodrumsandguns - awesome! thanks so much, that really helped. do you know where i can find and rls cable?

[@allintodrumsandguns]

FB1 Response Videos I’m glad that helped. The jumper wire from the horn ring to the rls is simply a standard piece of wire. It pretty much can be any gauge, but stranded copper is easier to work with than stiffer solid copper.

[@allintodrumsandguns]

To more specifically answer your question, any Lowe’s or Home Depot or ACE will carry stranded wire. All the wire I use comes from construction job sites where I do wire recycling.

[@FB1ResponseVideos]

ok awesome, got the wire. thanks a lot. so i hook it up to the RLS gauge and then would i hook the other end up to the “HRN” or “RNG” gauge? thanks for all your help and sorry for the spam of questions.

[@101shawnc]

Hi, I am going to purchase a Touchmaster Delta soon as my first siren, and let me say that your guide is easy and simple to follow, but I have one question. To wire it up to a siren Speaker, what wires do you have to use? (Speaker or regular red/black power wires?)

[@allintodrumsandguns]

If you’re using a 100 W speaker, you will connect your speaker lead wires to the speaker common terminal (COM) and 100 W terminal (100W) on the back of the touch master delta. You can use extra wire to connect the speaker leads to the back of the touch master.

[@allintodrumsandguns]

I hope you enjoy your delta, they are very fun siren units!

[@101shawnc]

allintodrumsandguns thank you so much!

[@allintodrumsandguns]

Shawn C You’re welcome. Feel free to check in if you have anymore questions!

[@101shawnc]

@@allintodrumsandguns I was finally able to get my first Touchmaster Delta! The only other question I have, is that my speaker is 100w (AS124) and I don't want it to be EXTREMELY loud the first time I try it out. Can I wire it to the 58 w side without damaging it, or do I have to use the 100 w?

[@hutch6555]

For the siren cable, what fuse should I use? I already blew a 10amp fuse.

[@allintodrumsandguns]

Hutch Are you using one or two 100watt speaker(s)?

[@hutch6555]

Code3Diffraction 1 100w

[@allintodrumsandguns]

Hutch Hmm, that’s strange. The operating current for 1 100w speaker is only 7.5amps, so it shouldn’t be blowing a 10amp fuse.

[@hutch6555]

Code3Diffraction if I put a 7.5 amp fuse and it still blows do you think it safe for something like a 20 amp?

[@allintodrumsandguns]

Hutch It’s your discretion if you want to go with higher amps. There are other factors that could be causing that issue (bad internal wiring, defective unit, etc.) It’s hard for me to say without actually seeing it. But if it blows a 7.5amp, if it were mine, I would not go higher than 15amps. In other words, if you use a 15amp and smell smoke or see melting wires, unplug it immediately. (Though I guess that’s rather obvious XD )

[@mulvebry]

Could you possibly explain how to go about wiring in an extra/remote momentary switch to take advantage of the sweep feature so that you don't have to go through the process of dealing with the vehicle horn ring? Also, this would be in reference to the Touchmaster Delta.

[@allintodrumsandguns]

Bryan Mulvehill Sure, it’s rather simple in theory. You will need to run a single wire from terminal 12 to a user supplied momentary push button and connect the other end the positive power. Just remember to connect your ignition wire to positive power as well. That’s pretty much it. Then just mount the button in a desired location in the vehicle. Hope that helps!

[@mulvebry]

allintodrumsandguns Thanks!

[@mulvebry]

Okay, one more question, is there any chance that you would be able to wire the ring connection to a latching switch and still make the sweep function work? My problem is that I use all of the buttons, including the RLS for my rifle. If I can use the Aux 1 (far left button) and essentially hit the button on and then off quick, I feel as if that would more or less imitate a momentary or RLS type button - would this be accurate?

[@allintodrumsandguns]

Bryan Mulvehill I think I actually tried connecting to the horn ring to the aux, and if I remember correctly, it did work. If you would like, I will try it again to make sure and let you know if that is a viable option. (Might take a couple hours until I can test, I don’t get off work until late.)

[@mulvebry]

allintodrumsandguns If you're up for it, that would be fantastic. But by all means, please don't feel obligated to do so. Essentially, I would have my left alley light hooked up to the Aux 1 button, as well as the ring feature for the sweep if possible. And I would guess that there should not be an issue with having both the ring, and the left alley light connected to the same button, but I don't know. I assume that the siren, if connected in this fashion, would only activate when pressing the Aux 1 button, if it is in test mode, or if it is in position 3.

[@devonthompson6304]

Anyway I can hook up two speakers?

[@allintodrumsandguns]

Yes, just take the lead wires from both speakers (without mixing white and black) and connect them to the appropriate speaker terminals. I have done it before, and it helps to run a wire from each of the speaker terminals to the speaker leads; more space to work with. Hope that helps.

[@sirendude]

The RLS/Aux switch doesn't go up or down. Do I need the power to make it work? I just got it in the mail.

[@sirendude]

Also, how do I wire it up to a speaker?

[@allintodrumsandguns]

@@sirendude The RLS/AUX should be operable (switch up and down freely) without power. I would take off the cover and look at it again to see if there's anything obstructing it, of if a modification was made. For the speaker, I'm assuming you have a 100watt speaker. Use the two lead wires from the speaker and attach one to the "COM" terminal, and the other to the "100W" terminal on the back of the unit. Next, make sure the the wire labeled "SIREN" coming from the touchmaster is connected to (+) power.

[@sirendude]

allintodrumsandguns thanks for helping me figure out the speaker part! Also is solid extension wire fine? Plus the speaker and sirens have things attached to them so do I need to strip them?

[@allintodrumsandguns]

@@sirendude Solid or stranded wire will both work. I'm not sure I follow you on the "things attached to them" part. But if you want to shoot a picture of it, you can send it to [e-mail] and I can better help you with that.

[@sirendude]

Alright I sent you an email.

[@user-jc1ob1nl8m]

My RLS isnt working! Help!

[@CraftinFears_Official]

Thanks this helped but do you have a touchMaster california spec because mine is messed up and i figured out that 2 relays on mine are missing and i just need to know if thats normal on a touchMaster california spec or not

[@allintodrumsandguns]

Sorry, none of mine are CA spec.

[@CraftinFears_Official]

@@allintodrumsandguns that's ok thank you anyway

[@allintodrumsandguns]

@@CraftinFears_Official Just out of curiosity, what’s wrong with yours?

[@CraftinFears_Official]

@@allintodrumsandguns the accessory light would light up no matter if all accessory where switched off or if any where on

[@allintodrumsandguns]

@@CraftinFears_Official Hmm, haven’t heard of that problem. Definitely sounds like a wiring issue though. Will it light up even without power to the access wire?

[@joshuasteward1180]

I have another question. What could cause my bypass switch not to work

[@allintodrumsandguns]

Joshua Steward The bypass is connected to the “siren” wire, so make sure that has power. That should work, unless there is an internal problem. Without seeing it, that’s all I can think of.

[@joshuasteward1180]

Ok cause the siren works in position 3 but won’t work unless I have it in position 3

[@allintodrumsandguns]

Joshua Steward That almost sounds like an internal setting. Has it done this before?

[@joshuasteward1180]

I’m not sure I bought the siren used and the bypass hasn’t worked since I had it

[@allintodrumsandguns]

Joshua Steward Well, if everything else works, and just that doesn’t, then I’m convinced that it has been somehow disconnected. Perhaps check closely for a cut wire, or a plug that is unplugged. That’s going to be the best I can offer.

[@TeeLowCustoms]

I hooked my touchmaster delta up positive wires to battery and negative to battery but when I go to do siren I get nothing but air horn even on slide switch 3

[@allintodrumsandguns]

It sounds like you might have a model that is PA and air horn only. Take a look inside it and see if there are any obviously cut wires or missing connections, that would be a telltale sign that that is what’s going on.

[@TeeLowCustoms]

@@allintodrumsandguns I tested it before installing and the siren worked but after installing only the airhorn would work

[@allintodrumsandguns]

@@TeeLowCustoms well if it worked before and not now, that is more difficult to diagnose. I would just suggest double checking your connections and making sure your getting good draw from your battery.

[@Lsd5150]

now that i see this video . i dont recall seeing that yellow wire on my touchmaster. ill re check it amd also mines is all wires how u showes ot in video but qen i seen u pish up on the bypass switch. it didn't sound thw sirwn ans on mines wen i push up the bypass it goes of with siren

[@allintodrumsandguns]

SB Strong Channel When bypass is on and the siren comes on, that means the red siren switch up for "wail" and down for "Hi-Lo" is on. Make sure that switch is in the middle and the sirens won't come on.

[@Lsd5150]

allintodrumsandguns ohhh ok i see . yeah because wen i put up bypass it goes off . i haven't really played with it but on my days off i will play more woth it. and thank you very much sir. i enjoy watching ir videos. maybe soon u can post another video on how to hook up strones lights to the device . THAT be cool . thank u .

[@allintodrumsandguns]

SB Strong Channel You're very welcome, and I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. I was going to do a video of my Whelen lightbars soon, so I can probably add a how to wire it in the same video.

[@Lsd5150]

allintodrumsandguns no problem sir tjanks again. if it's not much to ask for would you subscribe to my channel. and yes that would be interesting to see that video once again thank you very much

[@LouisianaLightCollector]

allintodrumsandguns yes That would be great if you could show how to wire a lightbar to siren controls.

[@TheGraduateApple]

Got a pa300 wiring tutorial? No one seems to want to show how...

[@allintodrumsandguns]

The Graduate Apple I can do one for you.

[@TheGraduateApple]

Okay thanks!

[@allintodrumsandguns]

The Graduate Apple PA300 video is posted!

[@TheGraduateApple]

Thanks a bunch!

[@joshuasteward1180]

What do I do if mine doesn’t have the yellow wire

[@allintodrumsandguns]

Joshua Steward Unfortunately, there is no other way to get the horn ring to work without the ignition wire. If you feel confident in your soldering ability, you can try and locate the spot where the wire connects to the circuit board. (There may even be a short little piece in there too). Sorry, there is really no way around it besides getting a different unit that has the wire.

[@joshuasteward1180]

allintodrumsandguns Thank you for the info. But I was able to do it and get it to work without the the ignition wire

[@allintodrumsandguns]

Joshua Steward Oh good! I’m glad you found a way to get it to work!

[@joshuasteward1180]

allintodrumsandguns yes sir thank you

[@joshuasteward1180]

allintodrumsandguns just had to add a push momentary switch

[@loudrestorations]

My rls is not working.

[@allintodrumsandguns]

loudThunderbolt1003 There is probably something disconnected (or cut) in your unit, if you followed all the steps in the video and it still doesn’t work. I would examine it closely to see if a wire is possibly cut or something of the like.

[@loudrestorations]

allintodrumsandguns thx!

[@loudrestorations]

allintodrumsandguns wait do I need two wires going from the rls to both the horn and ring?

[@allintodrumsandguns]

loudThunderbolt1003 No, just one wire from the RLS terminal to HRN ring (terminal 12). And Yellow ignition wire to positive power. If that doesn’t work, then something is probably broken.

[@loudrestorations]

allintodrumsandguns nvm I got it to work, I forgot to wire the accessibility wire lol.

[@johnwithgt3781]

Do you have an email address

[@Frecyboy]

He Dude, im from Germany, i have the same System, but it dosent works, you can send me pictures on whatsapp? i buy a ford corwn from LAPD :) sorry my english is little bad.