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VSIFZ SpectraLux
®
Split Front ILS Light Bar
Federal Signal
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Control Wires for the Serial Interface Module
Table 1
Switch settings on the control board of the serial-controlled ILS
DIP Switch
Position
Function
1
Sets what light heads turn on in Steady Burn. The default position for Switch
1 is OFF, which turns on the third outer heads on both sides of the Front ILS
(Figure 1 on page 10). To turn on the third outer head on the driver side only,
set Switch 1 to ON.
2
Not used
3
Switch 3 has two functions:
•
Performing an LED scan to ensure that an LED board flashes the correct
colors after it is installed.
• Changing the Device ID to enable the SpectraLux ILS to operate
independently of the light bar (available with the Convergence
Configuration Software).
Performing an LED Scan
When an LED board is changed, an LED scan must be done to enable the
LED board to flash the correct colors.
To perform the scan:
1.
Disconnect the red power (BAT+) wire to the SpectraLux
®
ILS and maintain
power to the control head.
2.
Change the position of DIP Switch 3 and turn power ON to the SpectraLux
ILS. The SpectraLux ILS emits a short flash to indicate that the LED scan is
done.
3.
To return DIP Switch 3 to its original function, repeat the scan.
Changing the Device ID
The default setting for the SpectraLux ILS is to respond to light bar commands.
For example, if the system includes a light bar and a SpectraLux ILS,
both devices perform the same functions. The Convergence Configuration
programming software enables you to program the control head to send a
set of commands dedicated only to the SpectraLux ILS, making its operation
independent of the light bar.
To reset the control head to the default setting, perform an LED scan as
described above.
4
Sets the ability to power the network cable for other devices. The default
is OFF. Switch 4 should be set only if the main power cables are turned on
through an ignition-activated relay. If powering other devices, such as the Six-
Button Serial Controller, set DIP Switch 4 to ON. For more information, see the
instructions included with the network-powered device.
Control Wires for the Serial Interface Module
The serially controlled SIFZ SpectraLux ILS connects to a Federal Signal Convergence
Network Siren/Controller or to the Serial Interface Module. Table 2 on page 11 shows
the functions of control wires from the Serial Interface Module. The first color of wire is the
wire predominant color and additional colors are stripes. For programming options, see
the instructions included with the Interface Module or the Federal Signal Convergence
Network Siren/Controller.
