2561007E
REV. E 1002
Printed in U.S.A.
INSTRUCTION SHEET
FOR
SIGNALMASTER™ MODEL 331102
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS
People’s lives depend on your safe installation of our products.
It is important to read, understand and follow all instructions
shipped with the products. In addition, listed below are some other
important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
•
To properly install this light: you must have a good
understanding of automotive electrical procedures
and systems, along with proficiency in the installa-
tion and use of safety warning equipment.
•
DO NOT install equipment or route wiring in the
deployment path of an air bag.
•
When drilling into a vehicle structure, be sure that
both sides of the surface are clear of anything that
could be damaged.
•
In order for the light to function properly, a good
ground connection must be made. At a minimum, it
must 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 light control so the VEHICLE and CON-
TROL can be operated safely under all driving
conditions.
•
Do not attempt to activate or deactivate light control
while driving in a hazardous situation.
•
This product controls high intensity LED devices. To
prevent eye damage, DO NOT stare into the light
beam at close range.
•
You should frequently inspect the light to ensure
that it is operating properly and that it 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 to you or
others.
I.
GENERAL.
The Federal Signal SignalMaster Model 331102 is an
economical, low profile, solid state, directional light control that is
designed to operate with any of Federal Signal’s SignalMaster
series eight-lamp directional lights. This control will also operate
two sets of external lamps (Federal Signal Models 320102,
SMLED1, 320112, and 320721, or other 50 watt lamps). The unit
is reversed polarity protected to avoid damage if the positive and
negative power connections are connected incorrectly.
This model provides three distinctive directional signals, left
arrow, right arrow, and center out. An alternating flash pattern
produces a warning signal for use when a directional signal may
not be appropriate. In addition, an auxiliary flash pattern
alternately flashes the external lamps. The directional and
alternating flash patterns can also be selected to operate faster, or
with decreased current draw. The slide switch overrides the
WARN and AUX functions.
When normal directional signal operation is selected, the
lamps individually activate sequentially in a sweeping motion
until all eight are illuminated. When LOW (current) operation is
selected, the lamps turn on/off in sequence until a pattern is
completed. When FAST is selected, the chosen pattern sequences
at an increased rate.
An auxiliary input and output are provided for integrating
external controls and lights into the SignalMaster system. When
properly connected, a positive (+) 12 volts applied to the AUX IN
terminal will activate the alternating flash pattern. The AUX OUT
terminal can activate a ground-activated relay (user-supplied)
when the AUX switch is operated.
WARNING
These lights are intended for
secondary
warning only.
They are
not
intended for use as a primary warning
system.
II.
SPECIFICATIONS.
Input Voltage
11VDC to 16VDC.
Polarity
Negative ground only.
Operating Temperature
-30
°
C to +65
°
C.
Range
Standby Current
Zero amperes.
+BAT Fuse
25 amperes.
+IGNITION Fuse
1 ampere.
AUX OUT Fuse
1 ampere.
Output Drive
Capability (Total)
Directional
8, 27 watt lamps.
Auxiliary
4, 27 watt lamps (2 per output) or
2, 50 watt lamps (1 per output).
Normal Flash Rate:
Directional
35 patterns/min.
Warn
60 patterns/min.
Auxiliary
95 patterns/min.
Fast Flash Rate:
Directional
60 patterns/min.
Warn
95 patterns/min.
Auxiliary
95 patterns/min.
Dimensions:
Height
1-1/2"
Width
6-1/8"
Depth
5"
Shipping Weight
2.5 lbs.
III.
INSTALLATION.
A.
SignalMaster Light Assembly.
Install the light assembly as described in the instruc-
tions packed with the 320340 universal mounting kit. Route the
cable near the eventual location of the control unit.
B.
Control Unit.
WARNING
When installing equipment inside air bag equipped ve-
hicles, the installer MUST ensure that the equipment is
installed ONLY in areas recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer.
Failure to observe this warning will reduce the effective-
ness of the air bag, damage the air bag, or potentially
damage or dislodge the equipment, causing serious injury
or death to you or others.
