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Installation and  

Maintenance Instructions

25500463

C1 1120

Printed in U.S.A.

© Copyright 2018-2020 Federal Signal Corporation

Pathfinder

®

Summary of Contents for Pathfinder PF100

Page 1: ...Installation and Maintenance Instructions 25500463 C1 1120 Printed in U S A Copyright 2018 2020 Federal Signal Corporation Pathfinder...

Page 2: ...ty Park IL 60484 email to info fedsig com or call 1 708 534 3400 This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied contractual or statutory including but not limited to the w...

Page 3: ...Specifications 12 Pathfinder Kit Contents 13 Wiring the Pathfinder 16 General Guidelines for Wiring the Pathfinder on a Vehicle 16 Overview of the Pathfinder Connections 19 Convergence Network Ports 1...

Page 4: ...Bracket Attached to Back of Control Head 26 Figure 8 Brackets Attached to Control Head and Mounting Surface 26 Figure 9 Pathfinder Default Programming 27 Figure 10 Installing the Control Head Labels 3...

Page 5: ...ren you must have a good understanding of automotive electrical procedures and systems along with proficiency in the installation and service of safety warning equipment Always refer to the vehicle s...

Page 6: ...le as possible in a location that provides maximum signaling effectiveness and minimizes the sound reaching the vehicle s occupants Refer to the National Institute of Justice guide 500 00 for further...

Page 7: ...rbon monoxide or other potentially harmful fumes Failure to observe this warning could cause serious injury or death After Installation After installation test the siren and light system to ensure tha...

Page 8: ...hen viewed at a close range Do not stare directly into this lighting product at a close range or permanent damage to your eyesight may occur It is important that you fully understand how to safely ope...

Page 9: ...ness of the steel mounting surface Therefore to promote proper magnetic mounting Keep the mounting surface and magnets clean dry and free of foreign particles that prevent good surface contact Ensure...

Page 10: ...er via a USB cable that connects the siren amplifier System features include flash patterns siren tones and momentary push on push off timed relay operation as well as vehicle events Programming does...

Page 11: ...le Input Circuits The Pathfinder has connections for four general purpose input circuits plus dedicated inputs for park horn and ign Ignition is an active high only input while all other inputs are pr...

Page 12: ...s 16 A 13 6 V battery No Relays active Frequency Range 182 to 1600 Hz Nominal Cycle Rate Wail 12 cycles per minute Yelp 180 cycles per minute Priority 370 cycles per minute High Low 60 cycles per minu...

Page 13: ...hrough Friday Central Time Table 4 PF100 and PF200 Kit Contents Qty Description Part Number PF100 Part Number PF200 1 100 or 100 200 Watt Siren Light Controller Self Cont 862302144 100 862302144 1 Key...

Page 14: ...2 0 A Male to Mini B 17501813 17501813 1 Connector 8P8C RJ45 T Adapter 1F TO 2 13901989 13901989 1 RS485 8 inch Cable Assembly 1751357 06 1751357 06 1 Kit Hardware Pathfinder 77700765 77700765 Siren...

Page 15: ...ad Legends 8572294 1 Bracket Bail Pathfinder Plastic 862303559 1 Cable Assy RS485 25ft 1751357 02 1 Wire Assy Relay Pathfinder 17501359 1 Wire Assy I O Pathfinder 17501360 1 Cable USB 2 0 A Male To Mi...

Page 16: ...m sealer T A 2 B or equivalent to prevent the potential exposure to carbon monoxide or other potentially harmful fumes Failure to observe this warning could cause serious injury or death Before perman...

Page 17: ...TO BATTERY 11 OHM 100 WATT SPEAKER 11 OHM 100 WATT SPEAKER OMIT IF ONLY USING 1 SPEAKER BLUE 20AWG BROWN 20AWG BROWN WHITE 20AWG BLUE WHITE 20AWG TO HORN RING TO HORN RING SIDE OF CUT WIRE TO HORN OR...

Page 18: ...ROUND SW TWO WAY RADIO TO BATTERY SPST RELAY INSTALLER SUPPLIED 11 OHM 100 WATT SPEAKER 2 RUMBLER SPEAKERS BLUE 20AWG BROWN 20AWG BROWN WHITE 20AWG BLUE WHITE 20AWG TO HORN RING TO HORN RING SIDE OF C...

Page 19: ...m the battery terminal on the Pathfinder Relay 6 can switch both battery active high and ground active low Relays 7 12 in PF200 models only can each provide up to 5 A switched from the battery termina...

Page 20: ...nal event may be available using FS Vehicle Integration if so fold and seal the unused leads NOTE To enable horn ring control of siren tones obtain a SPST relay of enough contact current capacity to a...

Page 21: ...rogrammed with the Convergence Network Configuration Software Radio Re Broadcast The Radio Re Broadcast inputs allow incoming two way radio messages to be amplified by the siren amplifier relay module...

Page 22: ...battery should be as short and direct as possible Crimp the supplied ring terminal on the red lead and connect it through an in line fuse to the positive battery terminal The fuse must be of an ampera...

Page 23: ...injury or death SEAT REMOVAL PRECAUTION If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed verify with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be recalibrated for proper airbag deployment UNIT REQUIRES A...

Page 24: ...al www fedsig com Mounting the Pathfinder 24 Figure 4 Pathfinder Dimensions 2 5 in 6 35 cm 6 0 in 15 24 cm 7 0 in 17 78 cm 1 4 in 3 55 cm Figure 5 Mounting Hardware Dimensions 0 47 in 1 19 cm 437 in 1...

Page 25: ...to the bracket and loosely install the 1 4 inch washers and Keps nuts 5 Slide the siren onto the bracket assembly and tighten the 1 4 inch nuts Do not overtighten Mounting the Control Head PF 100R and...

Page 26: ...o Control Head and Mounting Surface 4 With an 11 64 inch bit drill two mounting holes at the drill position marks 5 Secure the mounting bracket to the mounting surface with the 10 thread forming screw...

Page 27: ...not affected the vehicle operation or changed any vehicle safety functions or circuits Do not test the sound and light system of the vehicle while driving Operating the vehicle warning system may pose...

Page 28: ...hite Enable Rotary Radio Radio Re Broadcast Rotary Manual Standby Rotary Wail Wail Horn Ring Transfer Rotary Yelp Yelp Horn Ring Transfer Rotary HF Horn Siren Control Rotary Tone 1 Priority Rotary Ton...

Page 29: ...on Yelp and SSW3 8 second Priority tone and LB pattern 22 intersection override Rotary Position HF and SSW3 Step through Wail Yelp Priority double tap horn to turn off Rotary Position Manual and SSW3...

Page 30: ...f two labels with precautions to guard against hearing loss when operating the siren part no 1612339 A safety message card for operators of Federal Signal Sound and Light System part no 256B691 Applyi...

Page 31: ...the card in the vehicle for reference Applying the Siren Safety Labels in the Vehicle The kit includes a sheet of two labels with siren safety messages part no 1612339 Figure 11 These labels must be i...

Page 32: ...nds For hearing conservation guidance refer to federal state or local recommendations OSHA Standard 1910 95 offers guidance on Permissible Noise Exposure All effective sirens and horns produce loud so...

Page 33: ...stem test it to ensure that it is operating properly Replacing the Slide Switch The slide switch can be removed from the siren without removing the siren from the vehicle in most installations STATIC...

Page 34: ...witch assembly in position with the knob in the same orientation as the old switch 7 Secure the switch bezel to the control head assembly with the two 4 40 by 5 16 inch Phillips head screws 8 Reinstal...

Page 35: ...000738 10 Getting Technical Support and Service For technical support and service please contact Service Department Federal Signal Corporation Phone 1 800 433 9132 Email empserviceinfo fedsig com www...

Page 36: ...l Signal Drive University Park Illinois 60484 3167 www fedsig com Customer Support Police Fire EMS 800 264 3578 1 708 534 3400 Work Truck 800 824 0254 1 708 534 3400 Technical Support 800 433 9132 1 7...

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