Federal Signal Corporation VISION Operation And Configuration Instructions Download Page 15

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SECTION II

CONFIGURATION

2-1. GENERAL.

WARNING

Property damage, serious injury, or death to
you or others may result if the Vision warning
system is improperly configured. Configura-
tion, if required, is to be performed at the time
of installation. It is NOT intended for opera-
tors to “customize” the Vision’s operation for
their individual preferences. It is the USER’s
responsibility to determine compatibility,
suitability, and ensure proper configuration
of the Vision warning system.

The person responsible for configuration
MUST be familiar with local codes and proce-
dures for safe emergency vehicle warning
system operation.

NOTE

After configuration is completed and all func-
tions thoroughly tested, reconfiguration by
unauthorized individuals can be prevented by
performing the procedure described in
paragraph 2-6.

The Vision is an extremely versatile and config-

urable warning system. Take-down lights, alley
lights, secondary and primary warning light pat-
terns, and the optional SignalMaster directional
warning signals are all available with the “standard”
keyboard configurations. Also, control of auxiliary
devices (headlight flashers, grille lights, etc.) is
available.

Selecting one of the seven “standard” keyboard

configurations is referred to as Level 1 Configuration.
Most warning system operational requirements can
be satisfied by Level 1 Configuration.

When one of the “standard” keyboard configura-

tions will not provide the necessary warning system
functions, Level 2 Configuration will allow changing
individual switch functions within the selected
keyboard configuration. Also, Level 2 Configuration
can be used to design a completely new keyboard
configuration.

Level 2 Configuration will allow assigning up to

four functions to individual switches within a se-
lected keyboard configuration. Functions which are
configurable/selectable without disassembly, tools, or
special equipment are as follows:

A.

Pre-programmed patterns executed by the

Vision’s seven pods.

B.

SignalMaster patterns executed by the

optional SignalMaster rear directional light.

C.

Three auxiliary relay outputs to control

auxiliary lights and/or accessories.

D.

Each switch can be configured for push-on/

push-off, momentary, or eight-second timed opera-
tion.

IMPORTANT

When determining keyboard configuration
changes, keep in mind the configuration re-
strictions described in paragraph 2-3.

NOTE

Before proceeding, the person responsible for
configuration should read and understand
Section I Operation.

It is recommended that you perform the sample

configuration session described in paragraph 2-2.
below. The sample configuration session describes
the two configuration techniques and illustrates the
warning system’s capabilities. In addition, it will
provide you with the necessary training to properly
configure the warning system.

2-2. SAMPLE CONFIGURATION SESSION.

NOTE

If the warning system was previously in-
stalled, configured, and the procedure in
paragraph 2-6.A. was performed, the configu-
ration mode will be disabled. Refer to para-
graph 2-6.B. to enable the configuration mode.

A.

Enter Configuration Mode.

1.

Power-up the system and wait for the

self-test to complete. The Reset/Save LED changes
from flashing to steady illumination and a beep
sounds indicating the system is ready for use.

2.

Disconnect the modular connector at

the control head. Press and hold the Reset/Save
switch. Replace the modular connector at the control
head. The Reset/Save LED should be flashing.

Summary of Contents for VISION

Page 1: ...VISION WARNING SYSTEM OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SOFTWARE Version 2 0 Price 15 00 ...

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Page 3: ...RD 1 11 G Keyboard Configuration 8 DEMO 1 11 SECTION II CONFIGURATION 2 1 General 2 1 2 2 Sample Configuration Session A Enter Configuration Mode 2 1 B Level 1 Configuration 2 2 C Level 2 Configuration 2 3 2 3 Configuration Restrictions 2 8 2 4 Configuration Worksheet 2 9 2 5 Test After Configuration 2 9 2 6 Configuration Mode Disable Enable A Disable 2 9 B Enable 2 9 2 7 Configuration Quick Refer...

Page 4: ...objects are between your vehicle and others such as when you raise your hood or trunk lid If these situations occur be especially careful The control head s LED display simulates the light pattern s being executed by the warning system The display is intended ONLY as a guide and NOT as an indication of proper warning system operation Before using the warning system its operation should be observed...

Page 5: ...rd Configuration 2 POLICE A Keyboard Configuration 3 POLICE B Keyboard Configuration 4 FIRE A Keyboard Configuration 5 FIRE B Keyboard Configuration 6 RECOVERY Keyboard Configuration 7 CLEAR BOARD Keyboard Configuration 8 DEMO sales use only WARNING Peoples lives depend on your safe operation of this warning system Ensure that you are thoroughly familiar with the selected keyboard configuration s ...

Page 6: ... 3 LED ILLUMINATION INTENSITY ADJUSTMENT The bright LED s provide maximum visibility in high ambient lighting conditions The RESET LED illumination intensity can be adjusted from bright illumination to dimmed dimmer or extinguished for night operations The backlighting illumination intensity does not change but does extinguish when the RESET LED is extinguished To adjust proceed as follows A If an...

Page 7: ...ake down lights The LED s in the V shaped display and switch 3 LED will extinguish The take down lights will return to the previously activated function if any NOTE Take down lights and alley lights can be aimed or rotated horizontally Refer to the descrip tions for the JOG LEFT and JOG RIGHT switches below 4 Switch 4 RELAY A Press switch 4 to activate the auxiliary device such as headlight flashe...

Page 8: ...es to indicate which light is activated and the switch 11 LED illuminates Press switch 11 again to deactivate the right alley light and extinguish the switch 11 LED 12 Switch 12 JOG RIGHT Press switch 12 to manually position activated take down alley lights for use as a spot light Each time switch 12 is pressed with a take down light activated the light will move one step to the right and the swit...

Page 9: ...ur light alternating oscillating pattern to the rear is activated The LED s in the V shaped display will flash indicating the lights are activated and the switch 6 LED illumi nates Press switch 6 again to deactivate Mode 1 The LED s in the V shaped display and the switch 6 LED will extinguish 7 Switch 7 MODE 2 Press switch 7 to activate Mode 2 In this keyboard configuration four lights rotate at 9...

Page 10: ...4 to activate the auxiliary device connected to the relay B output The installer should inform you what device if any is connected to the relay B output The switch 4 LED will illuminate Press switch 4 again to deactivate the auxiliary device and extinguish the switch 4 LED 5 Switch 5 RELAY C Press switch 5 to activate the auxiliary device connected to the relay C output The installer should inform...

Page 11: ...ch to extinguish all lights if activated in the lightbar The RESET LED will illuminate and the reflectors rotate to the home position All other LED s will extinguish and acti vated functions will deactivate NOTE The RESET switch may be pressed at any time to deactivate any previously selected function s 2 Switch 2 JOG LEFT Press switch 2 to manually position activated take down lights for use as a...

Page 12: ...haped display will flash indicating the lights are activated and the switch 8 LED will illuminate Press switch 8 again to deacti vate Mode 3 The LED s in the V shaped display and the switch 8 LED will extinguish 9 Switch 9 V BAR LEFT Press switch 9 to activate a lightbar generated left arrow directional signal to the front of the vehicle The LED s in the V shaped display simulate the pattern being...

Page 13: ...error indication and start over 5 Switch 5 RELAY A Press switch 5 to activate the auxiliary device such as headlight flashers or grille lights connected to the relay A output The installer should inform you what device if any is connected to the relay A output The switch 5 LED will illuminate Press switch 5 again to deactivate the auxiliary device and extinguish the switch 5 LED 6 Switch 6 MODE 1 ...

Page 14: ...witch 12 LED F Keyboard Configuration 7 CLEARBOARD NOTE Refer to figure 1 6 while reading paragraph 1 6 F 1 Switch 1 RESET Press this switch to extinguish all lights if activated in the lightbar The RESET LED will illuminate and the reflectors rotate to the home Figure 1 6 Keyboard Configuration 7 1 11 position All other LED s will extinguish and acti vated functions will deactivate NOTE The RESET...

Page 15: ... design a completely new keyboard configuration Level 2 Configuration will allow assigning up to four functions to individual switches within a se lected keyboard configuration Functions which are configurable selectable without disassembly tools or special equipment are as follows A Pre programmed patterns executed by the Vision s seven pods B SignalMaster patterns executed by the optional Signal...

Page 16: ...n selection and exit the Level 1 Configuration mode 3 The control head display will now indicate that the system is in the configuration mode The Reset Save LED is flashing and switch 9 and 10 LED s are illuminated Again the three available options are as follows a Pressing switch 9 will activate the Level 1 Configuration mode keyboard configura tion selection b Pressing switch 10 will activate th...

Page 17: ...econd timed operation c Change 3 add auxiliary relay output C to Mode 1 switch 6 d Change 4 add a SignalMaster pattern to Mode 2 switch 7 e Change 5 change Mode 3 switch 8 from pattern 27 to pattern 35 f Change 6 change the pods used for utility patterns from pods 3 5 to pods 2 6 Perform the configuration changes as described below NOTE The Reset Save LED will remain flashing while in the configur...

Page 18: ...xiliary relay B activation and eight second timed switch operation e Press the Reset Save switch to save this configuration The control head display will indicate the last switch configured Therefore switch 5 LED is illuminated f To exit Level 2 Configuration press the Reset Save switch a second time g Press the Reset Save switch a third time to exit the configuration mode A longer beep will sound...

Page 19: ...igured with pattern 26 no SignalMaster pat tern auxiliary relay C activation and push on push off switch operation d Press switch 10 to add a Signal Master pattern to the switch 7 configuration Con tinue to press switch 10 until the desired SignalMas ter pattern see figure 2 5 is displayed The control head display now indicates that switch 7 is config ured with pattern 26 a SignalMaster pattern au...

Page 20: ...evel 2 Configuration mode c Press switch 3 See figure 2 4 The control head display will indicate that switch 3 is configured with pattern 83 take down lights using pods 3 5 no SignalMaster pattern no auxiliary relay and push on push off switch operation d Press a switch 2 through 8 to clear remove the pattern and extinguish LED s 2 through 8 The Reset Save LED will be flashing NOTE Utility pattern...

Page 21: ...58 62 63 64 65 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 C D F E G H AUXILIARY PATTERNS 68 I 38 42 43 45 46 47 48 52 90 90 90 90 90 SECONDARY PATTERNS PATTERN NOTES A SYNC CENTER OUT B SYNC SPECIAL C SYNC RIGHT ARROW D SYNC LEFT ARROW E RIGHT ARROW F LEFT ARROW G CENTER OUT H ALTERNATE 1 2 6 7 WITH 3 4 5 I NULL All pods deactivated LEGEND ROTATE nn SPEED FLASH TO FRONT FLASH TO REAR STEAD...

Page 22: ...LED s 2 through 8 are extinguished indicating a pattern is not selected To move a pattern from one switch to another clear remove the pattern from the first switch and then assign it to the desired switch B A switch assigned a Vision pattern will cancel any other switch that is also assigned a Vision pattern If a switch is assigned only an auxiliary relay output and or SignalMaster pattern it cann...

Page 23: ...le light systems to ensure proper operation WARNING Peoples lives depend on the safe use of the Vision warning system After testing is com plete ensure that all operating personnel fully understand how to operate the Vision warning system 2 6 CONFIGURATION MODE DISABLE ENABLE A Disable After the Vision warning system is config ured and fully tested it may be desirable to disable the configuration ...

Page 24: ... Switch refers to the switch to be reconfigured 2 Pattern refers to the pattern selected from figure 2 6 3 SignalMaster refers to the SignalMaster pattern if any selected from figure 2 5 4 Relays refers to the relay s to be activated if any with this switch 5 Operation refers to switch operation as follows O push on push off M momentary T eight second timed Reset Save 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 12 Figu...

Page 25: ... 10 LED s should be illuminated and the Reset Save LED should still be flashing to indicate that the system is in the configuration mode 4 Press switch 10 to enter Level 2 Configuration mode see figure 2 1 A beep is heard and the Reset Save LED will be flashing 5 Press the switch to be reconfigured 6 See figure 2 4 Press a switch 2 through 8 to clear the current pattern number When switch 2 throug...

Page 26: ...sure that the notch on the new micropro cessor IC is facing the same direction as the old one away from the modular jack and that all IC pins are properly inserted in the socket not bent under 4 Reassemble the control head B Interface Relay Unit 1 Disassemble the Vision Interface Relay Unit as described in the Service and Mainte nance section of the Vision Installation and Mainte nance Instruction...

Page 27: ...roprocessors labels indicating the software type and revision are also included The labels are to be installed on the control head Interface Relay Unit and the lightbar After the microprocessors are installed as described above install the labels as follows A Place the label marked with a CH on the control head housing near the modular jack B Place the label marked with a BB on the bottom of the I...

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