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Safety Message to Installers and Operators of Warning Lights

People’s lives depend on your proper installation and operation of Federal Signal products. It is important 

to read and follow all instructions shipped with this product and the original product. Listed below are some 

other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
•  To properly install a light assembly, you must have a good understanding of automotive electrical 

procedures and systems, along with proficiency in the installation and use of safety warning equipment.

•  When installing equipment or wiring inside airbag equipped vehicles, the installer MUST ensure that 

the equipment or wiring is installed ONLY in areas recommended by the vehicle manufacturer. Failure 

to observe this warning will reduce the effectiveness of the airbag, damage the airbag, or potentially 

damage or dislodge the equipment, causing serious injury or death.

•  When drilling into a vehicle structure, ensure that both sides of the surface are clear of anything that 

could be damaged.

•  A light system is a high current device. In order for it to function properly, a separate ground connection 

must be made. If practical, it should be connected to the negative battery terminal. At a minimum, it may 

be attached to a solid metal body or chassis part that will provide an effective ground path as long as the 

light system is to be used.

•  Locate the light system controls so the VEHICLE and CONTROLS can be operated safely under all 

driving conditions.

•  If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed, verify with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be 

recalibrated for proper airbag deployment.

•  This product contains high intensity LED devices. To prevent eye damage, DO NOT stare into the light 

beam at close range.

•  Frequently inspect the light system to ensure that it is operating properly and is securely attached to the 

vehicle.

•  File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them when maintaining and/or reinstalling the product.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or 

death. 

Product Overview

The Serial Interface Module is a device to communicate with Convergence Network controlled light bars. 

To minimize the number of discrete wires to the light bar, control lead functions are wired to the Interface 

Module. The information is converted to a digital format and communicated to the light bar via the serial 

communication cable. Light bar patterns can be changed through the programming procedure.
Control leads can also activate an Internal SignalMaster

 controller. If preferred, an external Federal Signal 

SignalMaster controller can link with the Interface Module and directly control SignalMaster operation. 
The Serial Interface Module can be identified by part number 8583446 on the nameplate located on the 

top of the housing. A 3-foot-long, 24-conductor, control-link cable harness is also provided for external 

connection (J1) to the Interface Module.

2562248 REV H1 0520

Installation and Programming Instructions 
for the Serial Interface Module

Содержание Serial Interface Module

Страница 1: ...CONTROLS can be operated safely under all driving conditions If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed verify with the vehicle manufacturer if the seat needs to be recalibrated for proper airbag deploy...

Страница 2: ...TION A number of different flash patterns are available for the three modes of light bar operation When you use the SW1 flash pattern button the light bar momentarily turns off before flashing the nex...

Страница 3: ...st sequence SCENE LIGHT is unavailable with this switch setting Table 1 SW 2 DIP switch settings in the Interface Module SW2 Switch Number Switch Setting SIgnalMaster Function and Control Wires See th...

Страница 4: ...e MODE 2 with BAT b Push and release SW1 until the flash pattern you want displays c Remove BAT from MODE 2 4 Program MODE 1 a Activate MODE 1 with BAT b Push and release SW1 until the flash pattern y...

Страница 5: ...perational Settings SW2 SW7 SW8 HIGH BAT maintained OFF up OFF up TAP II BAT push on push off ON down OFF up 8 SECOND TIMEOUT activated by BAT OFF up ON down Selecting External SignalMaster Control Th...

Страница 6: ...agram 290A7693 Light Bar FSC Serial Interface Module Part 8583446 Reference Serial CAT5 Control Cable Black 10 AWG Red 10 AWG User Supplied Fuse 40 A Battery Black White Black White 16 AWG Ignition 1...

Страница 7: ...ature to function Alley Lights Applying 12 Vdc to the LEFT or RIGHT ALLEY control leads activates the corresponding alley light Takedown Applying 12 Vdc to the Takedown control lead illuminates the TA...

Страница 8: ...Light Bar on page 3 Installing the Serial Interface Module INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Do not install the Interface Module in an area where it cannot dissipate heat into the air Do not mount the unit ne...

Страница 9: ...in relief Wiring the SignalMaster LIGHT HAZARD To be an effective warning device this product produces bright light that can be hazardous to your eyesight when viewed at a close range Do not stare dir...

Страница 10: ...ranking position 290A7695 Power 12 Vdc 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A 1 A Mode 2 Mode 1 Steady Burn Intersection Flash Takedown Alley Right Alley L...

Страница 11: ...le Orange Black Rear Cutoff Enable White Black Red Low Power Black White Red Light Bar Test Red 1 Left Green 2 3 Green Black White Orange Green 4 Orange 5 Blue red 6 Red Green 7 8 Right White Red 1 A...

Страница 12: ...deral Signal Corporation Service Department 2645 Federal Signal Dr University Park IL 60484 3167 Limited Warranty This product is subject to and covered by a limited warranty a copy of which can be fo...

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