1-1. GENERAL.
IMPORTANT
Since most Vision features are programmable,
operation is described only for the “standard”
keyboard configurations. System configura-
tion and any changes to the “standard” key-
board configurations (if any) MUST be provided
to the operator by the installer or person re-
sponsible for programming. It is the operator’s
responsibility to understand how his particular
system is configured (programmed) to operate.
The Vision control head is designed to assist the
operator’s selection of functions. Each control head
switch is recessed and aids guiding the operator’s
finger to the switch’s center for activation. When a
switch is pressed, “tactile feedback” provides function
selection indication as follows: a click is felt, a beep is
heard, the selected function’s LED is illuminated,
and the control head’s V-shaped LED display indi-
cates which warning system lights are illuminated. If
the optional SignalMaster directional light is in-
stalled, the control head display simulates the
directional light pattern being executed.
The control head switches are grouped and
color-coded red, amber, and green to indicate the
priority level. Switches that are color-coded red have
the highest priority. Amber color-coded switches have
a lower priority than the red switch group, and the
green color-coded switches have the lowest priority.
Seven selectable “standard” keyboard configura-
tions are available. Each keyboard configuration has
a different function assigned to the keyboard
switches. Only one keyboard configuration can be
selected at a time. System operation is different for
each keyboard configuration. Keyboard configuration
selection (described in Section II) is performed, if
required, when the warning system is installed.
The seven keyboard configurations’ names
suggest a possible application as follows:
•
Keyboard Configuration 1 (Federal Signal
use only).
•
Keyboard 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 function selection and warning
system operation.
1-2. POWER-UP.
The Vision warning system does not have a
separate on-off switch. It is usually wired to the
vehicle’s ignition switch and is enabled when the
vehicle’s ignition switch is “on”.
If a user-supplied switch is installed, enable the
system by operating the switch to its “on” position.
CAUTION
The Vision warning system draws approxi-
mately 2.5A (all functions deactivated) and
will eventually discharge the vehicle battery.
Do not leave the system powered-up unless
the vehicle engine is running.
After power is applied, the system will power-up
as follows:
A.
The RESET LED will flash for approxi-
mately four seconds to indicate that the system is
performing a self-test. During the self-test, the
keyboard will not operate the warning system and
the reflectors in the lightbar will rotate to the “home”
position.
B.
After the self-test is completed, the RESET
LED changes from flashing to steady illumination. In
addition, the control head will sound a beep to
indicate the warning system is now ready for use.
NOTE
If the self-test is unsuccessful, the V-shaped
LED display and directional SignalMaster
LED display will flash and a beeping self-test
failure signal will sound. This failure indica-
tion may be caused by lamp failure, communi-
cation link failure, or other failure.
Press the RESET switch to clear the failure
indication. If the failure indication is cleared,
observe for proper warning system operation
from outside the vehicle. Lamps are tested
only once during power-up and should be
observed from outside the vehicle. If the fail-
ure indication is persistent, the warning sys-
tem should be serviced before use.
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