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Installation and Programming Instructions for the Serial Interface Module

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Serial Interface Module 

Federal Signal

 www.fedsig.com

To override autodimming, toggle the LOW POWER wire ON and then OFF.

Scene Light, Left

The SCENE LIGHT, LEFT option is available only in light bars with SpectraLux

®

 Technology (Valor and Vision 

SLR). 
To use SCENE LIGHT, LEFT with the Serial Interface Module, you must place SW2 Switch 3 in the down 

position (ON). INTERSECTION is unavailable with this switch setting.

Scene Light, Right

The SCENE LIGHT, RIGHT option is available only in light bars with SpectraLux Technology (Valor and Vision 

SLR). 
To use the SCENE LIGHT, RIGHT with the Serial Interface Module, you must place SW2 Switch 3 in the down 

position (ON). The LIGHT BAR TEST is unavailable with this switch setting.

Light Bar Test

See “Quick Testing the Light Bar” on page 3.

Installing the Serial Interface Module

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS: Do not install the Interface Module in an area where it cannot 

dissipate heat into the air. Do not mount the unit near a heater duct. The Interface Module also 

is not waterproof. It must be mounted in a location which is sheltered from falling rain, snow, 

standing water, etc.

Plan all wiring and cable routing before the installation.
User-supplied #8 mounting hardware is required.

Dimensions:

Length: 6.25 inches  (159 mm)

Width:  3.16 inches  (80 mm)

Height: 1.06 inches  (27 mm)
To install the Interface Module:

1. 

Use the Interface Module as a template and scribe four drill position marks at the selected mounting 

location. Mounting centers are 2 by 5.95 inches (51 by 151 mm).

DRILLING PRECAUTION: DO NOT drill holes in ANY part of the Interface Module. Damage to the 

unit, serious injury, or death to you or others may result.

2. 

Drill four mounting holes sized for #8 mounting hardware at the position marks.

3. 

Secure the Interface Module to the mounting surface.

Summary of Contents for Serial Interface Module

Page 1: ...CONTROLS can be operated safely under all driving conditions If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed verify with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be recalibrated for proper airbag deploy...

Page 2: ...TION 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 nex...

Page 3: ...st sequence SCENE LIGHT is unavailable with this switch setting Table 1 SW 2 DIP switch settings in the Interface Module SW2 Switch Number Switch Setting SIgnalMaster Function and Control Wires See th...

Page 4: ...e MODE 2 with BAT b Push and release SW1 until the flash pattern you want displays c Remove BAT from MODE 2 4 Program MODE 1 a Activate MODE 1 with BAT b Push and release SW1 until the flash pattern y...

Page 5: ...perational Settings SW2 SW7 SW8 HIGH BAT maintained OFF up OFF up TAP II BAT push on push off ON down OFF up 8 SECOND TIMEOUT activated by BAT OFF up ON down Selecting External SignalMaster Control Th...

Page 6: ...agram 290A7693 Light Bar FSC Serial Interface Module Part 8583446 Reference Serial CAT5 Control Cable Black 10 AWG Red 10 AWG User Supplied Fuse 40 A Battery Black White Black White 16 AWG Ignition 1...

Page 7: ...ature to function Alley Lights Applying 12 Vdc to the LEFT or RIGHT ALLEY control leads activates the corresponding alley light Takedown Applying 12 Vdc to the Takedown control lead illuminates the TA...

Page 8: ...Light Bar on page 3 Installing the Serial Interface Module INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Do not install the Interface Module in an area where it cannot dissipate heat into the air Do not mount the unit ne...

Page 9: ...in relief Wiring the SignalMaster 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 dir...

Page 10: ...ranking position 290A7695 Power 12 Vdc 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A Mode 2 Mode 1 Steady Burn Intersection Flash Takedown Alley Right Alley L...

Page 11: ...le Orange Black Rear Cutoff Enable White Black Red Low Power Black White Red Light Bar Test Red 1 Left Green 2 3 Green Black White Orange Green 4 Orange 5 Blue red 6 Red Green 7 8 Right White Red 1 A...

Page 12: ...deral Signal Corporation Service Department 2645 Federal Signal Dr University Park IL 60484 3167 Limited Warranty This product is subject to and covered by a limited warranty a copy of which can be fo...

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