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Installation, Maintenance, and Service Manual

Federal Signal www.fedsig.com

Contents

Safety Messages.............................................................................................................................. 5

Safety Message to Installers and Service Personnel of Warning Lights ...........................................5
Safety Messages to Operators of Federal Signal Sound/Light Systems ..........................................8

An Overview of the Reliant Light Bar ............................................................................................ 9

LED Lights, Colors, and Flash Patterns ......................................................................................................9
Electrical System ..............................................................................................................................................9
Controller Options ...........................................................................................................................................9
Product Specifications ....................................................................................................................................9

Reprogramming the Light Bar ...................................................................................................... 10

Reprogramming the Light Bar ....................................................................................................................10

Operation: Internal (Factory Default) or External ..................................................10

MODE 1, 2, 3, and INTERSECTION .....................................................................................................10
FRONT and REAR lights: CUTOFF (default) or ENABLE ................................................................. 11
Making the Electrical Connections for Reprogramming ................................................................. 11

Wiring the Reliant Light Bar in the Vehicle ................................................................................ 12

Planning the Electrical Installation .............................................................................................................12
Connecting Power to the Light Bar .......................................................................................................... 13

Low Power .................................................................................................................................................15

Maintaining and Servicing the Reliant ......................................................................................... 16

Cleaning the Light Bar Lens ........................................................................................................................16
Replacing a PCB ............................................................................................................................................. 17
Troubleshooting the Light Bar ....................................................................................................................19

Getting Technical Support and Service ....................................................................................... 19

Getting Repair Service ..................................................................................................................................19
Ordering Replacement Parts .....................................................................................................................20

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Summary of Contents for Reliant

Page 1: ...25500679 Rev A2 0521 Copyright 2021 Federal Signal Corporation Installation Maintenance and Service Manual Reliant Light Bar ...

Page 2: ...ed warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied contractual or statutory including but not limited to the warranty of merchantability warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and any warranty against failure of its essential purpose 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park Illinois 60484 3167 www fedsig com Customer Support Police Fire EMS 800 264 3578 1 708 534 3400 Work Tr...

Page 3: ...he Light Bar 10 Reprogramming the Light Bar 10 SignalMaster Operation Internal Factory Default or External 10 MODE 1 2 3 and INTERSECTION 10 FRONT and REAR lights CUTOFF default or ENABLE 11 Making the Electrical Connections for Reprogramming 11 Wiring the Reliant Light Bar in the Vehicle 12 Planning the Electrical Installation 12 Connecting Power to the Light Bar 13 Low Power 15 Maintaining and S...

Page 4: ...y for isolating devices with large filter capacitors 14 Figure 4 Ground screw 17 Figure 5 Separated side assemblies 17 Figure 6 Locations of ROC PCBs 18 Tables Table 1 Dimensions 9 Table 2 Light specifications 10 Table 3 Electrical and temperature 10 Table 4 SignalMaster warning patterns internal SM control 15 Table 5 Troubleshooting tips 19 Table 6 Replacement parts 20 ...

Page 5: ...mage to your eyesight may occur Do not install the light system in an area that would block impair or blind the driver s vision Ensure that the light system is mounted in a position that is outside of the driver s field of vision so the driver can maintain safe vehicle operation Federal Signal power supplies and light heads are designed to work together as a system Combining light heads and a powe...

Page 6: ... connected to the power source may result in an electrical shock and personal injury and may short circuit and damage the product During Installation and Service DO NOT get metal shavings inside the product Metal shavings in the product can cause the system to fail If drilling must be done near the unit place an ESD approved cover over the unit Inspect the unit after mounting to ensure there are n...

Page 7: ...a seat is temporarily removed verify with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be recalibrated for proper airbag deployment Test all vehicle functions including horn operation vehicle safety functions and vehicle light systems to ensure proper operation Ensure that the installation has not affected the vehicle operation or changed any vehicle safety function or circuit Scratched or dull r...

Page 8: ...nterior mounted warning light depends on the clarity the tinting and the angle of the glass it is being placed behind Tinting dirt defects and steeply angled glass reduce the light output of the warning light This may reduce the effectiveness of the light as a warning signal If your vehicle has dirty tinted or steeply angled glass use extra caution when driving your vehicle or blocking the right o...

Page 9: ...up to two different colored LEDs eliminating the loss of primary warning colors in takedown alley and directional warning positions Individual Reliant light heads can flash between red blue amber or white Electrical System The Reliant light bar is protected against reversed polarity damage The Reliant Light Bar can be installed in any vehicle with a 12 volt negative ground electrical system Contro...

Page 10: ...gh Friday CT Reprogramming the Light Bar Although the Reliant light bar is configured and programmed at the factory you may want to change the default settings and flash patterns before installation Before you begin decide if you want to change these default settings SignalMaster Operation Internal Factory Default or External The internal operation uses the onboard SignalMaster controller in the l...

Page 11: ...r to the light bar use a fully charged 12 volt automotive battery and follow these steps 1 Place the light bar on a sturdy flat surface 2 Plug the CAT5 communication cable from the light bar into the controller See Figure 1 Figure 1 Electrical connections for reprogramming the light bar Fuse 40 A Maxi 12 Vdc Vehicle Battery Power Red Ground Black CAT5 Comm Cable To Controller or Siren 3 Attach the...

Page 12: ...l the conductors necessary for control of any and all basic and optional functions are contained in the CAT5 cable The basic light functions of the Reliant must be controlled by a installer supplied control head To prevent damage to the light bar and vehicle and to ensure that all equipment operates properly carefully plan where to mount and wire the light bar and controlling equipment 1 Verify th...

Page 13: ... locations in the vehicle Ensure that the location is free of paint dirt and other contaminants IMPORTANT After the installation frequently inspect the light bar and mounting feet to ensure that all fasteners and brackets are tight Connecting Power to the Light Bar NOTE Plan the location of the wire routing hole in the vehicle roof so that the power and communication cables do not have tight bends...

Page 14: ...tion See the connector on the light bar harness for reference Connect the CAT5 cable to the user supplied CAT5 extension with the supplied coupler 4 Route and connect the black lead from the light bar to the vehicle battery s ground GND terminal 5 Route and connect the red lead from the light bar through a 40 A MAXI fuse at the source which is the positive battery terminal BAT NOTE Powering multip...

Page 15: ... injury or death to you or others in your vicinity When Low Power is selected the LEDs are dimmed to approximately 50 percent of their full brightness Low Power is only functional in MODE 1 or MODE 2 Low Power is disabled when switching to another flash pattern including Intersection To use Low Power again disconnect Low Power reapply Low Power after a change in flash pattern occurs Table 4 Signal...

Page 16: ...ure to follow this warning may cause personal injury Cleaning the Light Bar Lens CRAZING CLEANING SOLUTIONS The use of cleaning solutions such as strong detergents solvents and petroleum products can cause crazing cracking of the light bar lens and reflectors To clean the reflectors use a soft damp cloth To clean the lens use a soft cloth and a solution of water and a mild detergent CRAZING CHEMIC...

Page 17: ...tatic procedures when servicing this light bar To replace a PCB 1 Disconnect all power to the light bar 2 Refer to the instructions supplied with the mounting kit to detach the light bar from the vehicle 3 Remove the two cable clamps that secure the service loop to free the cable loop Flip the bar upside down To service the bar on a bench disconnect the cables inside the vehicle and remove the bar...

Page 18: ... DS J5 J4 11 Inspect all components and replace damaged aged or questionable parts To reassemble perform this procedure in reverse Note the following The reflectors are properly seated to the PCBs J5 is 12V J4 is ground Do not reverse polarity Dress the PS DS harness so that it is not pinched when the extrusion is installed Reseal the harness and wire exits with RTV before installing extrusion Do ...

Page 19: ...see if the board is bad Check the connections of the cable that goes from the light bar controller to the LED ROC Reliable Onboard Circuitry board Half of an LED module does not light Replace the ROC board that the LED is on Getting Technical Support and Service For technical support and service please contact Service Department Federal Signal Corporation Phone 1 800 433 9132 Email empserviceinfo ...

Page 20: ... parts Description Part No Clear Dome 858003474 Amber Dome 858003474 02 Blue Dome 858003474 03 Red Dome 858003474 04 Clear Lip Seal 6 feet per section 8583020 01 End PCB Assembly Configured Contact Factory Intermediate PCB Assembly Configured Contact Factory 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park Illinois 60484 3167 www fedsig com Customer Support Police Fire EMS 800 264 3578 1 708 534 3400 Wor...

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