Connecting the Convergence Network
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Installation and Maintenance Instructions
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Each input circuit can be programmed to activate with an installer-supplied switch
having a current capacity of 100 mA , with the SSP3000B control head, or with
the two-way switches on the steering wheel of the Ford Police Interceptor. For the
location of the vehicle 14-way connector for the ground-sourcing outputs, refer to
the Ford Police Interceptor Modifier Manual.
For programming information, see the Convergence Configuration Software
Manual. For a chart showing the default configurations for the control head and for
the steering wheel switches connected to the four low-input circuits, see Figure 25
on page 43.
Connecting Ignition Power to the Control Head (without Ignition Timer)
The red and black leads from the control head supply power to the SSP3000B
system when the vehicle ignition key is in the ignition (start) position. See Figure 15
on page 32.
To connect the control head to ignition power:
1. Use a multimeter to determine which source provides power when the vehicle
key is in the ignition position.
2. Connect the red lead from the control head to the switched side of the
vehicle ignition harness. Do not splice the red lead to the power leads for
accessories. Extend the lead with 22 AWG leads or thicker.
3. Connect the black lead from the control head to negative ground. Extend the
lead with 22 AWG leads or thicker.
4. Insulate spliced leads with twist-on wire connectors. Fold and seal unused leads.
Use wire ties and hold-downs for strain relief.
Connecting Power to the Control Head (with Ignition Timer)
The SmartSiren Platinum system has an optional ignition timer function (Keep-Alive
Timeout) that enables public safety personnel to use mobile equipment for a set
period of time with the engine turned off. The function insures that the battery has
enough power to start the vehicle. Mobile equipment includes any device that is
charged from the vehicle battery or requires power after ignition is removed, such
as flashlights, laptops, radios, and digital recorders.
Four independent time delays are available ranging from immediately off to four
hours on. The ignition timer is not enabled by default and is programmed with the
Convergence Network Configuration software using the amplifier input buttons. Do
not connect anything to the amplifier input wires selected for the ignition timer.
The red and black leads from the control head supply power from the vehicle
battery to the SmartSiren Platinum System. The yellow ignition wire activates the
system when the ignition key is in the start position.
Additionally, the ignition timer can keep alive the SmartSiren Platinum and other
Convergence Network devices for a set amount of time after ignition is removed.
The control head ignition Timeout is set through the control head. For instructions,
