Federal Signal Corporation SignalMaster 330104 SMC1 Instructions Manual

Brand
Federal Signal Corporation
Model
SignalMaster 330104 SMC1
Category
Motor vehicle electronics
Type
Instructions Manual
Safety Message to Installers and Service Personnel of Warning
Light Equipment
People’s lives depend on your proper installation and servicing of Federal Signal products. It is important to
read and follow all instructions shipped with this product and the original product. In addition, listed below
are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow:
• Toproperlyinstallthisdevice,youmusthaveagoodunderstandingofautomotiveelectricalprocedures
andsystems,alongwithprociencyintheinstallationanduseofsafetywarningequipment.
• DONOTinstallequipmentorroutewiringinthedeploymentpathofanairbag.
• Ifavehicleseatistemporarilyremoved,verifywiththevehiclemanufactureriftheseatneedstobe
recalibrated for proper airbag deployment.
• 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device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CONTROL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lighting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.
Overview
TheModel330104SMC1isadirectionallightcontroller.Itisdesignedtooperatethefullselectionof
FederalSignalSignalMaster® directional lightbars from four to eight light heads, either continuous or split,
at12Vor24V.Thecontrolcircuitryisprotectedagainstreversepolaritybya2Afuseandadiode.The
lightbarrequiresitsownappropriately-sizedfuse.
Thismodelprovidessixdistinctivedirectionalsignals.Therearestandardleft-arrow,center-out,andright-
arrowpatternsaswellasspecialleft-arrow,center-out,andright-arrowpatternsthatcomplywithCACTitle
13,Article22ifusedwiththeappropriateSignalMasterdirectionallightbarinTables1and2onpage2.
Instructions for the Model 330104 SMC1
SignalMaster® Lightbar Controller
2562118D REV. D 911
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Table 1 Halogen SignalMaster directional warning lights
(for CAC Title 13, Article 22 compliance)
Model Length Lamps Cable Lenses
320142 20 in 4 30 ft Amber
320162 31 in 6 15 ft Amber
320612 31 in 6 30 ft Amber
320172 42 in 8 15 ft Amber
320182 42 in 8 30 ft Amber
320192 42 in 8 50 ft Amber
320602 84 in 8+ DOT Strip 35 ft Amber
Table 2 VPX SignalMaster directional warning lights
(for CAC Title 13, Article 22 compliance)
Model Length Lamps Cable LEDs Lenses
320900 20 in 4 30 ft Amber Amber
320905 31 in 6 15 ft Amber Amber
320910 31 in 6 30 ft Amber Amber
320915 31 in 6 60 ft Amber Amber
320920 42 in 8 15 ft Amber Amber
320925 42 in 8 30 ft Amber Amber
320930 42 in 8 60 ft Amber Amber
320935 51 in 8 30 ft Amber Amber
320940 51 in 8 50 ft Amber Amber
TheWARNfunctionprovidesanon-directionalashpatternforusewhenadirectionalsignalmaynot
beappropriate.Onepatterncanbeselectedfromthetenpatternsavailable,whichincludesevenstandard
patternsandthreepatternscompliantwithCACTitle13,Article22.SomepatternsareoptimizedforLED
productsandashtoofastforahalogenlightbar.ThedefaultpatternistheclassicSMCwarnpatternwith
four center lightheads alternating with the two lightheads on each end.
Whenstandarddirectionalsignaloperationisselected,thelampsilluminatesequentiallyinasweeping
motionuntilallareilluminatedandthenrepeat.WhenTitle13Modeisselected,thelampsareextinguished
morequicklythaninstandardmode.Title13Modeprovidespatternsthatcomplywiththe40percentto60
percenton-timeandashrateof60FPMto120FPM,whicharerequirementsofCACTitle13,Article22.
Althoughthecontrolleroperatesat12Vdcto24Vdc,ensurethattheSignalMasterlightbarisoftheproper
voltagefortheelectricalsystemofthevehicle.Donotoperatea12VSignalMasterat24Vora24V
SignalMasterat12V,orshortenedlamplifewillresult.
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Model 330104 Controller Specifications
Electrical
Input Voltage: 11 Vdc to 28 Vdc
Polarity: Negative ground only
Operating Temperature Range: –30 °C to +65 °C
Standby Current: 7 mA (0.007 A)
Lightbar Fuse: 20 A, installer-provided
+IGNITION Fuse: 2 A
Output Drive Capability (Total): Eight 27 W lamps on 8 channels
Normal Directional Flash Rate: Approximately 30 patterns per minute
Dimensions
Height: 1-1/2 in
Width: 6-1/8 in
Depth: 5 in
Shipping Weight: 2.5 lb
Table 3 Parts list
Qty. Description Part No.
1 Controller 330104
1 Terminal Spade, Blue, #10, 16–14 AWG 224298
1 Mounting Bracket 8573070
2 Lockwasher, Ext. Tooth, 1/4"7075A007
2 Screw, Hex Head, 1/4"-20, Taptite 7011164-08
Installing the SignalMaster Lightbar
InstallthelightassemblyasdescribedintheinstructionsincludedwiththeSignalMaster.Routethecableto
the planned location of the controller.
Installing the Mounting Bracket for the Controller
Thesuppliedmountingbracketallowsthecontrollertobemountedinavarietyofpositions.Toinstallthe
mountingbracket:
CONTROLLER REQUIRES VENTILATION—This controller needs to radiate heat.
Do not install the unit in an area where it cannot dissipate heat into the air.
Do not mount the unit near a heater duct.
1. Select a mounting location for the controller that allows the vehicle and controls to be operated safely at
all times.
2. Usethemountingbracketasatemplateandscribetwodrill-positionmarksattheselectedmounting
location.SeeFigure1onpage4.
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DRILLING PRECAUTIONS—When drilling holes, check the area into which you
are drilling to be sure that you do not damage vehicle components. All drilled
holes should be deburred and all sharp edges should be smoothed. All wire
routing going through drilled holes should be protected by a grommet or convo-
lute/split-loom weaving.
3. Drillaholesizedfortheinstaller-providedhardwaretobeusedinstep4ateachdrill-positionmark.
4. Securethemountingbrackettothemountingsurfacewithtwoinstaller-supplied,thread-forming,1/4"
screws or other hardware appropriate for the installation.
5. Beforefasteningthecontrollertothebracket,continuewiththeelectricalconnectionsasdescribedinthe
nextsections.
Figure 1 Bracket positions and hardware
290A5501B
1/4" LOCKWASHER,
EXT. TOOTH (2)
1/4"-20 X 3/8" SCREW,
HEX WASH. HD (2)
BRACKET MAY BE REVERSED AS
SHOWN HERE, IF IT BETTER SUITS
YOUR MOUNTING REQUIREMENTS.
NOTE: ONLY ONE BRACKET
IS SUPPLIED.
SCREWS, THREAD-FORMING,
INSTALLER SUPPLIED
Connecting Power to the Controller
HIGH-CURRENT ARCING—Do not connect this system to the vehicle battery
until all other electrical connections are completed, and you have verified no
shorts exist. High current shorts can cause hazardous sparks or burning wire
resulting in an electrical fire.
Thecontrollerisequippedwithanine-positionterminalblockandaninsulatedspadeconnector.Also
requiredareinstaller-suppliedredandblackwiresofthepropergaugeforthecurrentandrunlengthofthe
specicinstallation.Fortherecommendedwiregauge,seeTable4onpage5.Thegroundwireshouldbe
sizedtohandlethetotalcurrentusedbythelightbarandcontroller.Connectthelightbarusingaredwireof
theappropriategaugetoafusedpositivepowersource.Installer-supplied18AWG(minimum)redwireis
requiredfortheconnectionofthecontrollertothepositivepowersource.
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Tomakethepowerconnectionstothecontroller:
1. Strip1/4"ofinsulationfromthemaingroundwireandcrimptheproperspadeconnectorontoit.
BATTERY EXPLOSION—To avoid a battery explosion, always disconnect the
negative battery cable first and reconnect it last. Avoid causing a spark when
connecting near or to the battery. The gases produced by a battery can cause a
battery explosion that could result in vehicle damage and serious injury.
CONNECTING THE RED AND BLACK WIRES—To avoid damage and ensure
proper operation, the red and black wires MUST be installed as shown in
Figure 2 on page 6.
2. ConnecttheblackgroundwiretothelugasshowninFigure2onpage6.Securelytightenthebinding
screwusinga1/4"at-tipscrewdriverpassingthroughtheopeninginthecover.
3. Routethegroundwirethroughtherewallandtowardthebattery.Connectittoagoodframeground
nearthebattery.Forgaugerecommendations,seeTable4.Inmostvehiclesawirefromthenegative
terminalofthebatteryisroutedandattachedtothescrewatthebody/frameatthefender.
Table 4 Minimum wire gauge
Distance to
Battery 20 A Peak
5 ft 18 AWG
10 ft 16 AWG
20 ft 12 AWG
30 ft 12 AWG
40 ft 10 AWG
4. Connecttheredwirefromthenine-conductorcableoftheSignalMastertothevehiclebatterythrougha
20Afuseholderthatislocatedasclosetothebatteryaspossible.Do not install the fuse until all other
electrical connections have been made.TorunbetweenthefuseandtheSignalMaster,useaproperly-
sizedredwire.Forwiregaugerecommendations,seeTable4.
5. Selectaterminationpointforthe18AWGredpowerwirefromthecontroller.Asapplicable,route
the18AWGredwiretowardthevehiclefuseblockorthroughtherewalltowardthebattery.Ifthe
controllerpoweristobeconnectedtothebattery,installainstaller-supplied,in-linefuseinthe18AWG
redwireasclosetothebatteryaspossibleandterminateitasrequired.Iftheredwireistobeterminated
tothefuseblock,selectanappropriatefusedcircuit.
IMPORTANT:Theterminationpointofthe18AWGredwirefromthecontrollerdetermineswhenthe
directionalsignalcanbeactivated.Whenthewireisattachedtoavehiclefusethatispoweredwhenthe
ignition switch is in the run or start position, the ignition switch must be in the run position to operate the
directionalsignal.Whenthewireisattachedtothevehiclebattery,thedirectionalsignalcanbeoperated
atanytime.Toavoiddrainingthebattery,FederalSignalrecommendsthatthepowerwirefromthe
controller be terminated to a switched source. NOTE:Thecontrollerdraws7mA(0.007A)intheoff
position when connected directly to the vehicle battery.
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6. Strip1/4"ofinsulationfromallofthewiresthatwillenternine-positiontheterminalblock.Makeallof
therequiredconnectionstotheterminalblockasdescribedinthenextsection.
7. Connectthe18AWGredwiretothepositionlabeledontheterminalblockfor+12-24Vdc.
Wiring the Six- and Eight-Head SignalMaster
TowiretheSignalMaster:
1. Connectthecoloredwiresfromthenine-conductorcabletothelocationsspeciedinFigure2oronthe
labelafxedtothecontrollerhousing.
NOTE:Withthesix-headSignalMasterlightbar,thewhiteandbluewiresarenotneededandcanbecut
even with the cable sheath.
2. ForsplitSignalMasterswheretwo-,three-orfour-headassembliesmakeupafulleight-orsix-head
SignalMasterassembly,connectthewirestotheterminalblocksinorderfromlefttoright.Theoutputlabeled
BLUEonthecontrollerisfortherightmostlamp,andtheonelabeledWHITEisfortheleftmostlamp.
3. Whenallelectricalconnectionsarecompleted,inserta20AfuseintothefuseholderintheSignalMasterred
power wire.
Figure 2 Wiring from SignalMaster to controller
290A5502C
+BAT
20 A
POWER WIRE FROM
SIGNALMASTER.
USE 14 AWG WIRE
FOR HOOKUP.
NINE-CONDUCTOR
CABLE FROM
SIGNALMASTER
WHITE
BROWN
GREEN
ORANGE
VIOLET
GRAY
YELLOW
BLUE
14 AWG GROUND
CONNECTION
BINDING SCREW
FOR GROUND WIRE
18 AWG (MINIMUM) POWER
WIRE FROM CONTROLLER.
CONNECT TO IGNITION OR
BATTERY DRAWS 7 mA
(0.007 A) AT BATTERY.
RED
RED
BLACK
2 A FUSE
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Mounting the Controller
Tofastenthecontrollertothebracket:
1. Placethecontrollerintothemountingbracket(Figure1onpage4).
2. Fasten the controller using the two self tapping screws provided.
3. Anglethecontrollerforoptimumvisibilityfromtheoperatorspositionbeforetighteningthescrews.
4. Dressthecablesandwires,andsecurethemoutoftheway.
Configuring the Controller
Thecontrollerhasseveralinstaller-selectablewarningpatternsthatyoucanselectaftertheinstallationand
wiringoftheSignalMastersystemiscomplete.Forthefunctionsofthecontrollerbuttons,seeFigure3and.
“OperatingtheSignalMasterController”onpage9.
Figure 3 Model 330104 SMC1 controller
290A5503B
LEFT ARROW RIGHT ARROW
SIGNALMASTER
LED INDICATOR
CENTER OUT
WARN
Table 5 Standard warn patterns
Pattern
No. Description
0 Null (no pattern)
1 Center lights alternate with lights at each end
2 The lights alternate on each half of the lightbar
3 Moving triple flash
4 Quad flash with full bar accent
5 Random 1, single heads
6 Fast ripple out
7 Random 2
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Table 6 Warn patterns compliant
with CAC Title 13, Article 22
Pattern
No. Description
0 Null (no pattern)
1 Alternating, two-head flash on each end
2 Alternating in/out
3 Alternating odds/evens
Entering Program Mode
Withthevehicleignitionturnedonandthedirectionallightturnedoff,presstheLEFTARROWand
CENTEROUTbuttonssimultaneously.Bothbuttonsremainlitindicatingthatthecontrollerisnowin
ProgrammingMode.SelectoneormoreofthefollowingoptionsbeforeexitingProgramMode.See
“ExitingProgramMode”attheendofthissection.
■ Selecting a Six- or Eight-Head Output
Toselectasix-oreight-headoutputforsix-oreight-headSignalMasters,presstheLEFTARROW
buttonuntilthecorrectnumberoflightheadsashessimultaneously.TheindicatorLEDsonthe
controllermimicthepatternofashingheadsontheSignalMaster.
■ Selecting a Standard Warn Pattern
InthedefaultStandardMode,eachtimetheWARNbuttonispressed,theactivewarnpattern
changestothenextinthesequence.SeeTable5onpage7foradescriptionoftheashpatterns.
■ Selecting a Split or Standard Lightbar
ToselectasplitSignalMaster(three-orfour-headlightbars)orastandardSignalMaster,pressthe
CENTEROUTbuttontotogglebetweensplitorstandardmode.
■ Selecting Title 13 Mode
ToselectTitle13Mode,presstheRIGHTARROWbutton.TheindicatorLEDsandthe
SignalMasterlightbardisplayamoreuidpatterninwhichthelightsextinguishsoonertocomply
withthelight/darktimingrequirementsofTitle13.Toselectadifferentwarnpattern,pressthe
WARNbuttontodisplaythenextpatterninthesequence.Foradescriptionofthenon-directional
warnpatterns,seeTable6above.
ToreturntoStandardMode,presstheRIGHTARROWbutton.
Exiting Program Mode
ToexitProgrammingMode,temporarilyinterruptthepowertothecontrollerbyturningoffthevehicle
ignitionorremovingthepowerfuse,dependingtheterminationpointofthe18AWGwire.
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Safety Message to Operators of Warning Light Equipment
Peoples’livesdependonyoursafeuseofourproducts.Listedbelowaresomeimportantsafetyinstructions
and precautions you should follow:
• Donotattempttoactivateorde-activatethelightsystemcontrolwhiledrivinginahazardoussituation.
• Althoughyourwarningsystemisoperatingproperly,itmaynotbecompletelyeffective.Peoplemaynot
seeorheedyourwarningsignal.Youmustrecognizethisfactandcontinuedrivingcautiously.
• Also,situationsmayoccurwhichobstructyourwarningsignalwhennaturalormanmadeobjectsare
betweenyourvehicleandothers,suchas:raisingyourhoodortrunklid.Ifthesesituationsoccur,be
especially careful.
• ThisproductcontrolshighintensityLEDdevices.Topreventeyedamage,DONOTstareintothelight
beam at close range.
• Atthestartofyourshiftyoushouldensurethatthelightissecurelyattachedandalllampsareoperating
properly.TheLEDdisplayonthecontrolonlysimulatestheoperationofthelamps.
• Ifaselectedfunctiondoesnotperformproperlyorifanyofthelampsremainilluminatedwhenthe
control is off, disconnect the power connector from the controller and contact the nearest service center.
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Operating the SignalMaster Controller
SeeFigure3onpage7.AllcontrolsfortheSignalMasterdirectionallightsarelocatedonthefrontpanelof
thecontroller.TheLEDdisplaysimulatestheactivelightpattern.
Function Activation
TheModel330104controllergivesthefunctionofthelatestpriority.IftheRIGHTdirectionalsignalis
activewhentheWARNbuttonisdepressed,thecontrollerproducesthewarnpattern.Itwillthenturn
offthewarnpatterniftheWARNbuttonispressedasecondtime.Ifanotherbuttonispressed,thenthe
functioncontrolledbythenewlypressedbuttonbecomesactive.Toturnoffthefunction,thebuttonmust
be pressed a second time.
LEFT ARROW Button
Displaysaleft-arrowashpatternthatinstructstrafctomoveleft.ThepatternismoreuidinTitle13
Mode.
CENTER OUT Button
Displaysacenter-outashpatternthatinstructstrafctomovearoundeithersideofthevehicle.
RIGHT ARROW Button
Displaysaright-arrowashpatternthatinstructstrafctomoveright..
WARN Button
Displaysanon-directionalwarningpattern.SeeTable5onpage7andTable6onpage8foravailable
patterns.
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Testing the Installation
LIGHT HAZARD—To be an effective warning device, an emergency warning
system produces bright light that can be hazardous to your eyesight when
viewed at a close range. Do not stare directly into the lights at a close range or
permanent damage to your eyesight may occur.
Aftertestingtheinstallation,testtheemergencywarningsystemtoensurethatitisoperatingproperly.Also
test all vehicle functions, including horn operation, vehicle safety functions, and vehicle lighting systems to
ensureproperoperation.Ensurethattheinstallationhasnotaffectedthevehicleoperationorchangedany
vehicle safety functions or circuits.
Donottestthelightsystemofthevehiclewhiledriving.Operatingthevehiclewarningsystemsmayposea
hazardtotheoperatorandotherdriversifthesystemsdonotfunctionasexpected.Testthevehicleonlyin
acontrolledenvironment.Aftertestingiscomplete,provideacopyoftheseinstructionstotheinstructional
staff and all operating personnel.
Getting Technical Support and Service
Ifthecontrollerisnotworkingproperly,removethefusesbeforedisconnectingthewiresfromtheunitto
preventshorts.Disconnectallelectricalconnectionsstartingwiththepowerleads.Removethecontroller
fromthemountingbracket.See“ReturningaProducttoFederalSignal”forfurtherinstructions.
For technical support, contact:
FederalSignalCorporation
ServiceDepartment
Public Safety Systems
Phone:1-800-433-9132
Fax:1-800-343-9706
Email:[email protected]
Ordering Replacement Parts
ToorderthereplacementpartsinTable7,pleasecontactyourlocaldealer/distributoror:
CustomerSupport
FederalSignalCorporation
Phone:1-800-264-3578
Table 7 Replacement parts
Qty. Description Part No.
1 Controller 330104
1 Terminal Spade. #10, 16–14 AWG 224298
1 Mounting Bracket 8573070
2 Lockwasher, Ext. Tooth, 1/4"7075A007
2 Screw, Hex Head, 1/4"-20, Taptite 7011164-08
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Model 330104 SMC1 SignalMaster Controller
Returning a Product to Federal Signal
BeforereturningaproducttoFederalSignal,call800-264-3578,800-433-9132,or800-824-0254toobtain
aReturnedMerchandiseAuthorizationnumber(RMAnumber).Toexpeditetheprocesspleasebeprepared
with the following information:
• YourFederalSignalcustomeroraccountnumber.
• Thepurchaseordernumberunderwhichtheitemswerepurchased.
• Theshippingmethod.
• Themodelorpartnumberoftheproductbeingreturned.
• Thequantityofproductsbeingreturned.
• Dropshipinformationasneeded.
• Anyestimaterequired.
WhenyoureceiveyourRMANumber:
• WritetheRMAnumberontheoutsideoftheboxofreturneditems.
• ReferencetheRMAnumberonyourpaperworkinsideofthebox.
• WritetheRMAnumberdown,sothatyoucaneasilycheckonstatusofthereturnedequipment.
SendallmaterialwiththeissuedRMANumberto:
FederalSignalCorporation
Public Safety Systems
2645FederalSignalDrive
UniversityPark,IL60484-3167
Attn:ServiceDepartment
RMA:#__________
800-433-9132
800-343-9706(fax)
www.fedsig.com
2645 Federal Signal Drive, University Park, IL 60484-3167
Tel.: (800) 264-3578 • Fax: (800) 682-8022
www.fedsig.com © 2011 Federal Signal Corporation
SignalMaster is a registered trademark of Federal Signal Corp.
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Federal Signal Corporation SignalMaster 330104 SMC1 Instructions Manual

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SignalMaster 330104 SMC1
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