Pathway
™
Federal Signal
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Wiring the Unit
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Overview of the Pathway Connections
To prepare the vehicle for connecting the Convergence Network system:
1.
After planning where to route the wires and cables for the system
components — such as Federal Signal warning lights, directional lights, and
speakers — drill the holes for the wiring. Smooth, deburr, and insert a grommet
in the holes.
2.
Mount the system components according to the instructions included with each
product.
The next sections describe how to connect and wire each system component to
the siren amplifier/relay module.
Convergence Network Ports
There are two plug-and-play serial ports that communicate on the Federal Signal
Convergence Network. Federal Signal Network devices include exterior mount
light bar, interior mount ILS systems, and remote keypads. For instructions on
mounting network devices, refer to the instructions included with the products.
For instructions on configuring the operation of the devices connected through
the Convergence Network ports, see the Help menu in the Convergence Network
Configuration Software.
Relay Outputs
The Pathway® has a total of twelve solid-state relay outputs available. Relays 1-8
can each provide up to 5 A switched from the battery terminal on the Pathway.
Relays 9-12 can each provide up to 20 mA maximum switched to ground trigger
output to another device. Relays 1-8 have a software programmable current limit
that can be set. By default, the current limit setting is disabled. Each relay can also
be programmed to flash various patterns and dim levels. See the Convergence
Network Configuration Software for all available programming options available for
the Pathway relay outputs.
General Purpose Inputs
The Pathway has a total of four general-purpose inputs available. These inputs
detect active-high (battery). All inputs are software-configurable options that
include siren activation or siren mute, timer settings, and switch operation. See
the Convergence Network Configuration Software for all available programming
options available for the Pathway inputs.
Park Input
The park input circuit sends a signal to the siren amplifier/relay module to mute all
siren functions except Air Horn and Manual and shut off any flashing white light in
the light bar when the vehicle transmission is shifted into park. By default, this input
is set to detect active-low (ground). The park input can be programmed to detect
an active-high (battery) or active-low (ground). The functionality of the park wire
(as well as the input polarity) can be configured with the Convergence Network
Configuration Software.
