Installation and Programming Instructions for the Serial Interface Module
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Serial Interface Module
Federal Signal
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Unpacking the Product
After unpacking the product, inspect it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If it has been damaged
or is missing a part, do not attempt to install or operate it. File a claim immediately with the carrier, stating
the extent of the damage. Carefully check all envelopes, shipping labels and tags before removing or
destroying them. If you are missing any parts, contact Customer Support at 1-800-264-3578, 7 a.m. to
5 p.m., Monday through Friday (CT).
Programming the Light Bar
LIGHT HAZARD:
To be an effective warning device, this product produces bright light that can be
hazardous to your eyesight when 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.
Before permanently installing the Serial Interface Module (described on page 8), test and program the
light bar. Each mode patterns is programmed independently. If you want to program the light bar after you
connect a progressive slide switch, the programming sequence must be MODE 3, MODE 2, MODE 1, and
then INTERSECTION.
A number of different flash patterns are available for the three modes of light bar operation. When you use
the SW1 flash pattern button, the light bar momentarily turns off before flashing the next pattern. To cycle up
or down through the flash patterns, set SW2 Switch 5 as shown in Table 1 on page 3.
In addition, the FRONT/REAR light heads can be set for +BAT cutoff or enable. The INTERSECTION mode
has one of three options: HIGH (+BAT maintained), TAP II (push-on/push-off) or an 8-SECOND TIMEOUT.
The SignalMaster
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can also be set for INTERNAL or EXTERNAL control. See Table 1.
Wiring the Interface Module for Testing and Programming
To wire the Interface Module for programming before permanent installation:
1.
Connect the serial cable from the light bar to the J3 output jack of the Interface Module. See Figure 1.
Figure 1 Connectors and switches on the Serial Interface Module
J3 Connector for Serial
Cable from Light Bar
J1 Connector for 24-Conductor Cable
Supplied with Serial Interface Module
SW2 DIP Switches (See
Table 1 on page 3.)
Programming Header for Cloning Flash
Patterns from Vehicle to Vehicle (see the
instructions included with the programmer.))
SW1 Button for Selecting Flash Patterns
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2.
Connect the three-foot-long, 24-conductor cable to the J1 input connector of the Interface Module.
3.
Connect the white wire from the supplied J1 cable harness on the Interface Module to a 1 A fuse.