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IMPORTANT WIRING INFORMATION

WARNING

The Vision® warning system is an advanced microprocessor based warning system. Unlike conventional light bars,
malfunctions and/or improper operation 

WILL

 result if proper installation procedures are not followed. Refer to the

accompanying diagram and pay special attention to the “DO & DON’T” list at the bottom of this page. To complete
the electrical installation, refer to paragraph 3-7.

DON’T

1.

DON’T...Use in-line fuses, solenoids, or relays to switch

power to the 10 ga. red wire. Unreliable warning system operation
will result.

2.

DON’T...Use solenoids or relays. Do not connect any other

products to this line. Unreliable warning system operation will
result.

3.

DON’T...Connect to any other chassis ground or ground

shared with any other product. Unreliable warning system
operation will result.

4.

DON’T...Connect to any black negative wire of the Vision

System. Unreliable warning system operation will result.

5.

DON’T...Use any wire smaller than 10 ga. or a circuit

breaker less than 50 amps. Unreliable auxiliary device operation
will result.

DO

1.

DO...Connect the 10 ga. red wire from the lightbar to one of

the two 50-ampere circuit breakers (installed as close to the
battery as possible and directly to the positive (+) battery termi-
nal). (Note: One 50-ampere circuit breaker can be used if the
auxiliary relays are NOT used.)

2.

DO...Connect the 18 ga. red wire from the six pin connector

(J1-Pin 2) to a point on the fuse block that is powered in run and
start positions (F13 on 1993 Crown Victoria and F18 on 1993
Chevrolet Caprice). Use an in-line 2A fuse.

3.

DO...Connect the 10 ga. black wire from the lightbar AND

the 18 ga. black wire from the six pin connector (J1-3) to the
fusible link at the front fender between the negative (-) battery
terminal and chassis ground. This is the ONLY chassis ground
allowed for these two wires.

4.

DO...Connect the green wire from the six pin connector (J1-

Pin 4) to chassis ground.

OPTIONAL AUXILIARY RELAY POWER:

5.

DO...Connect a 10 ga. wire to the load side of the other 50-

ampere circuit breaker. Route it through the hole lBAT on
the interface/relay unit and attach it to LUG 1 on the circuit
board.

Summary of Contents for VISION

Page 1: ...VISION WARNING SYSTEM HARDWARE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Price 15 00...

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Page 3: ...OF CONTENTS Page Section I General Description 1 1 Section II Specifications 2 1 Section III Installation 3 1 Section IV Operation 4 1 Section V Configuration 5 1 Section VI Service and Maintenance 6...

Page 4: ...10 ga or a circuit breaker less than 50 amps Unreliable auxiliary device operation will result DO 1 DO Connect the 10 ga red wire from the lightbar to one of the two 50 ampere circuit breakers install...

Page 5: ...use of CMOS microprocessor and other integrated circuits Modular construction with easily replaceable circuit boards domes and lamps to greatly reduce spare parts inventory Quiet smooth precise and ef...

Page 6: ...6 1 2 oz 0 183kg Lightbar Height 5 7 8 15cm Width 47 3 4 121 3cm Length 28 71 12cm Net Weight 42 lbs 30 45kg Shipping Weight 67 lbs 30 45kg 2 3 FEATURES SUMMARY V shaped construction Seven multi funct...

Page 7: ...age conditions less than 11VDC may cause it to malfunction or fail to operate Installation procedures MUST produce reliable and durable ground and positive connections In addition the vehicle battery...

Page 8: ...crews Figure 3 2 Block Wiring Diagram Figure 3 1 Dome Insert Installation D Replace the dome and secure with the previously removed Torx head screws 3 3 LIGHTBAR INSTALLATION WARNING Improper warning...

Page 9: ...nt ing surface with 2 each 1 4 20 x 3 4 hex head screws 1 4 split lockwashers and 1 4 20 hex nuts as shown in figure 3 3 3 6 CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION Several control head mounting methods are availab...

Page 10: ...ng All the conductors necessary for control of all functions are contained in the cables 1 Route the lightbar power cable and the control cable into the vehicle 2 Route the control cable near the loca...

Page 11: ...nterface Relay Unit NOTE The Vision system does not have an on off switch If Interface Relay Unit power is ob tained directly from the vehicle battery the system will continuously draw approximately 2...

Page 12: ...7 C below C Auxiliary Connections NOTE Steps 3 7 C 1 through 3 7 C 6 below are nec essary ONLY if auxiliary devices are to be controlled by the warning system The Vision is configured at the factory t...

Page 13: ...ntrol head and the Interface Relay Unit Secure the cable with user supplied clamps and hold downs as required 2 Insert the modular connector in the mating receptacle on the back of the Interface Relay...

Page 14: ...k surface face down See figure 3 11 Using a small longnose pliers or tweezers carefully grasp the white edge of the top legend strip and slide the strip out of the keyboard D Select the appropriate la...

Page 15: ...s securely attached to the vehicle and operating properly If the unique combination of emergency vehicle equipment installed in your vehicle has resulted in the light siren controls being installed in...

Page 16: ...e Vision warning system The person responsible for configuration MUST be familiar with local codes and proce dures for safe emergency vehicle warning system operation CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS The Vi...

Page 17: ...precautions and instructions may result in property damage serious injury or death to you or others 6 1 GENERAL Most of the component electronic parts used in the Vision are standard items that can be...

Page 18: ...1 3 Unplug the control head cable and lightbar control cable connectors 4 Unplug the connector at J1 on the circuit board 5 The circuit board is secured to the chassis by four stand offs Depress the l...

Page 19: ...and retain the fasteners which secure the circuit board to the lightbar CAUTION Unpredictable operation may result if motor cables or lamp driver cables are mixed Before removing cables mark the cabl...

Page 20: ...the above steps in reverse order 6 5 MAINTENANCE A Cleaning the Plastic Domes WARNING Crazing cracking of domes will cause reduced effectiveness of light system Do not use clean ing agents which will...

Page 21: ...ull the lens straight away from the light assembly CAUTION Service life of lamp will be shortened if glass is touched If glass has been handled clean with a grease solvent b Remove the defective lamp...

Page 22: ...ce Relay Unit with parts installed 2001087 Control Head PCB Circuit Board Control Head with parts installed 2001050 Pod Assembly Components Figure 6 6 Motor Assembly with connector 175716 Lamp Bracket...

Page 23: ...6 7 Figure 6 8 Bar Control Printed Circuit Board Figure 6 9 Lamp Driver Printed Circuit Board...

Page 24: ...6 8 Figure 6 10 SignalMaster Printed Circuit Board 255247C REV C 1093 Printed in U S A...

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