Wiring the Pathfinder®
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Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Federal Signal
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Speaker Connections
The Pathfinder® PF200 is designed to operate with a few different speaker
configurations. It can operate one or two 11-ohm impedance, 100 W speakers. If
using two 11-ohm impedance, 100 W speakers, they must be wired on separate
channels of the amplifier and in phase for proper operation. (See Figure 1.)
Alternatively, it can operate one 11-ohm impedance, 100 W speaker and two
Rumbler speakers, without the need for a separate amplifier. (See Figure 5.) By
default, the siren is set for two 11-ohm impedance, 100 W speakers. See the
Convergence Network Configuration Software for all available programming
options available for the Pathfinder tones.
The Pathfinder PF100 is designed to operate with one 11-ohm impedence, 100W
speaker.
Speaker Diagnostics
The Pathfinder siren is designed to detect speaker faults. Diagnostic LEDs
available on the front of the keypad can provide operating status of each of the
amplifier outputs. The LEDs are fully programmable and can be set to steady burn
or flash when the siren detects a fault or normal operation for each individual
speaker. By default, the diagnostic LEDs are disabled but can be programmed with
the Convergence Network Configuration Software.
Radio Re-Broadcast
The Radio Re-Broadcast inputs allow incoming two-way radio messages to be
amplified by the siren amplifier/relay module and rebroadcast over the siren
speakers. The Radio Re-Broadcast gain is set in the Convergence Network
Configuration Software.
FS Vehicle Integration
The Pathfinder can interface with the vehicle’s OBDII port or up-fitter CAN bus
using a separately available cable harness. Common signals that can be obtained
are transmission, door, headlight, brake, and speed statues. Many other signals
may available, depending on the make and model of vehicle. See the Convergence
Network Configuration Software for programming options. If using FS Vehicle
Integration, discrete wiring inputs may not be required for park, horn ring, and/or
ignition. By default, the PathFinder has the FS Vehicle Integration port disabled.
Ignition Input
The ignition input is a programmable active high input that can be used to turn on
and off the Pathfinder system. This input can be programmed to keep the system
alive for a set time after ignition is removed. By default, this input is set to turn off
the system immediately when ignition is removed. The functionality of the ignition
wire can be configured with the Convergence Network Configuration Software. If
using FS Vehicle Integration to detect the ignition event or key position, this wire is
not used. Fold and seal.
