Pathfinder
®
Federal Signal
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An Overview of the Pathfinder®
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An Overview of the Pathfinder
®
The Pathfinder siren is a full-featured, programmable, electronic siren and light
control system. State-of-the-art microprocessor technology is used to create
a system with a small, compact siren system that can be installed under the
dashboard (Self -Contained), in the trunk, or under the seat (remote) of any vehicle
with a 12 V or 24 V negative ground system. The Pathfinder siren uses class D
amplifier technology without the need for a large and heavy transformer. The
PF200 provides two independent 100 W channels of audio, for a total of 200 W.
The PF100 provides one 100-watt channel.
The module provides the automatic, simultaneous light and siren activation
required by some jurisdictions. A security gun timer is also provided to minimize
the possibility of unauthorized shotgun release. The module has two easily
accessible Convergence Network serial ports that can connect a remote mounted
control head and/or any serially-controlled Federal Signal product. The siren also
has FS Vehicle Integration to allow for various vehicle events to integrate with
siren/lighting control. A variety of system features can be programmed with the
Convergence Network Configuration Software from a computer via a USB cable
that connects the siren amplifier. System features include flash patterns, siren
tones, and momentary, push-on/push-off, timed relay operation, as well as vehicle
events. Programming does not require disassembling or removing any hardware
from the vehicle.
Siren, PA, and Speakers
The Pathfinder produces wail, yelp, priority, and an air horn sound by default. The
horn-ring transfer feature enables the driver to control siren tones by pressing the
horn button. Public address is available with the Federal Signal microphone, which
is included with the system. Radio rebroadcast is also available. The Pathfinder
PF200 can drive one or two 11-ohm impedance, 100-watt speakers. The two
11-ohm impedance, 100-watt speakers have separate wires that allow the
Pathfinder to provide dual siren tones. Alternatively, the Pathfinder can drive one
11-ohm impedance, 100-watt speaker on one channel, and two Rumbler speakers
on the second channel to provide Rumbler integration without the need for a
secondary external amplifier.
The PF100 Pathfinder can drive one 11-ohm impedance, 100-watt speaker.
Light Bars and SignalMaster
®
Control
Compatible light bars include full featured, serially-controlled Federal Signal
Legend®, Valor®, Allegiant
™
, Navigator®, and Integrity®, as well as the SpectraLux®
ILS Series of interior-mounted light bars. In addition, flash rates and patterns, light
bar dimming, external SignalMaster control and other options can be programmed
with the Convergence Network Configuration Software.
