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- Page 1 Pathfinder Installation and Maintenance Instructions Distributed By: 25500463 B0 0818 Printed in U.S.A.
- Page 2 University Park, Illinois 60484 www.fedsig.com Customer Support Police/Fire-EMS: 800-264-3578 • +1 708 534-3400 Work Truck: 800-824-0254 • +1 708 534-3400 Technical Support 800-433-9132 • +1 708 534-3400 Allegiant, Integrity, Navigator, Rumbler, SignalMaster, SpectraLux, and Valor are registered trademarks of Federal Signal Corporation...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Relay Specifications .........................12 Pathfinder Kit Contents ........................13 Chapter 3 Wiring the Pathfinder .....................15 General Guidelines for Wiring the Pathfinder on a Vehicle .............15 Overview of the Pathfinder Connections ..................17 Convergence Network Ports .......................17 Relay Outputs ..........................17 General Purpose Inputs .......................17 Park Input ...........................17... - Page 4 Table 2.1 PF200 Kit Contents ......................13 Table 2.2 PF200R Kit Contents ......................14 Table 5.1 Pathfinder Switch Default Programming ................26 Table 5.2 Pathfinder Button Default Programming ..................26 Table 5.3 Pathfinder Input Default Programming ..................27 Table 8.1 Service Parts ........................33 Figures Figure 3.1 100W Single Tone and 200W Dual Tone Siren Connections ..........16...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Safety Messages For Installers And Operators
For your safety, read and understand this manual thoroughly before installing, operating, and servicing the Pathfinder siren amplifier/relay module. The safety messages presented in this chapter and throughout the manual are reminders to exercise extreme care at all times. In addition, read and understand the safety instructions to installers (doc. - Page 6 • Never attempt to install aftermarket equipment, which connects to the vehicle wiring, without reviewing a vehicle wiring diagram available from the vehicle manufacturer. Insure that your installation will not affect vehicle operation and safety functions or circuits. Always check vehicle for proper operation after installation. Pathfinder...
- Page 7 • File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them when maintaining or reinstalling the product. Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death. RETAIN AND REFER TO THESE MESSAGES Pathfinder...
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Page 8: Safety Messages To Operators Of Sound/Light Systems
Temperature changes and sunlight can cause suction cups to lose holding power. Periodically check the unit to be sure the suction cups have a firm grip on the mounting surface. An improperly secured light could fall off of the vehicle causing injury and damage. Pathfinder... - Page 9 ✓ A magnet mounting system should not be used on vehicles with vinyl tops. ✓ To prevent the light assembly from sliding on mounting surface, avoid quick acceleration and hard stops. Failure to follow these precautions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death. RETAIN AND REFER TO THESE MESSAGES Pathfinder...
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Page 10: Chapter 2 An Overview Of The Pathfinder
(PF200, Self -Contained), in the trunk or under the seat (PF200R, Remote) of any vehicle with a 12 V or 24 V negative ground system. The Pathfinder siren uses class D amplifier technology to provide two independent 100W channels of audio, for a total of 200W, without the need for a large and heavy transformer. -
Page 11: Fs Vehicle Integration
Programmable Solid-State Auxiliary Relays The Pathfinder has 12 solid-state relays: five 10A active high solid-state relays: one 10 A high-low and six 5 A high. The maximum output current for each relay can be set with the Convergence Network Configuration Software. -
Page 12: System Specifications
Chapter 2: An Overview of the Pathfinder System Specifications Input Voltage 11 Vdc to 28 Vdc Polarity Negative ground only Operating Temperature Range -40 °C to +80 °C (all relays at 50 percent power) Standby Current Less than 0.1 A... -
Page 13: Pathfinder Kit Contents
Chapter 2: An Overview of the Pathfinder Pathfinder Kit Contents Table 2.1 and Table 2.2 list the parts included with the kit. After unpacking the kit, examine it for damage that may have occurred in transit. If the product has been damaged, file a claim immediately with the carrier stating the extent of damage. -
Page 14: Table 2.2 Pf200R Kit Contents
Chapter 2: An Overview of the Pathfinder Table 2.2 PF200R Kit Contents Qty. Description Part Number 100/200-Watt Amplifier, Pathfinder 862302662 Control Head, Remote, PF200R, Pathfinder 862302151 Keypad Legend Stickers 8572294 Dynamic Microphone with Mod 258B577-03 Bracket, Bail, Pathfinder 862302132 Bracket, Mtg. Control, Smart... -
Page 15: Chapter 3 Wiring The Pathfinder
Failure to observe this warning could cause serious injury or death. Before permanently installing the Pathfinder system, plan all wire routings and select the mounting locations for the siren amplifier/relay module. Read and understand all instructions included with related equipment before installing it. -
Page 16: Figure 3.1 100W Single Tone And 200W Dual Tone Siren Connections
Chapter 3: Wiring the Pathfinder Figure 3.1 100W Single Tone and 200W Dual Tone Siren Connections GREEN 20AWG TWO- RADIO SPEAKER RADIO GREEN/WHITE 20AWG STEERING COLUMN VEHICLE HORNS SPST RELAY (INSTALLER-SUPPLIED) TO BATTERY WIRE TO HORN RING WHITE/YELLOW 20AWG TO HORN RING SIDE OF CUT WIRE... -
Page 17: Overview Of The Pathfinder Connections
The Pathfinder has a total of twelve solid-state relay output available. Relays 1-6 can each provide up to 10 A switched from the battery terminal on the Pathfinder. Relay 6 can switch both battery (active-high) and ground (active-low). Relays 7-12 can each provide up to 5A switched from the battery terminal on the Pathfinder. -
Page 18: Horn Ring Transfer
7. Speaker Connections The Pathfinder 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 3.1). -
Page 19: Speaker Diagnostics
The ignition input 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. This input is by default set to turn off the system immediately when ignition is removed. -
Page 20: Figure 3.3 Battery Connections
Chapter 3: Wiring the Pathfinder Figure 3.3 Battery Connections Pathfinder... -
Page 21: Chapter 4 Mounting The Pathfinder
CHAPTER 4 Mounting the Pathfinder The next step in the installation after wiring and connecting the system is to permanently mount the siren in the vehicle. Verify that the mounting locations you selected earlier are safe for installing these components. Before proceeding, review the following precautions before mounting the equipment. -
Page 22: Figure 4.1 Pathfinder Dimensions
Chapter 4: Mounting the Pathfinder Figure 4.1 Pathfinder Dimensions 7.0 in (17.78 cm) 1.4 in (3.55 cm) 6.0 in (15.24 cm) 2.5 in (6.35 cm) Figure 4.2 Mounting Hardware Dimensions .47 in (1.19 cm) .28 in (.71 cm) 4.37 in (11.09 cm) -
Page 23: Mounting The Siren
Chapter 4: Mounting the Pathfinder Figure 4.3 Bail Bracket Assembly Mounting the Siren 1. Use the bracket as a template or the dimensions shown in Figure 4.2 to mark the centers of the two mounting holes. 2. Choose a bit appropriate for the installer-supplied mounting hardware and drill the center of the two mounting holes. -
Page 24: Figure 4.4 Bracket Attached To Back Of Control Head
Chapter 4: Mounting the Pathfinder Figure 4.4 Bracket Attached to Back of Control Head Figure 4.5 Brackets Attached to Control Head and Mounting Surface 4. With an 11/64 bit, drill two mounting holes at the drill position marks. 5. Secure the mounting bracket to the mounting surface with the #10 thread-forming screws (Figure 5.3). -
Page 25: Chapter 5 Testing The Pathfinder Installation
CHAPTER 5 Testing the Pathfinder Installation The Pathfinder is programmed with a default configuration that you can use to quickly check your initial installation system before you configure the system. Test all vehicle functions, including horn operation, vehicle safety functions, and vehicle lighting systems for proper operation. Ensure that the installation has not affected the vehicle operation or changed any vehicle safety functions or circuits. -
Page 26: Table 5.1 Pathfinder Switch Default Programming
Chapter 5: Testing the Pathfinder Installation Table 5.1 Pathfinder Switch Default Programming Switch Default Function Slide Switch 1 Relay 1 ON, Relay 7, 8 – 90 FPM Alternate Flash, Lightbar – Pattern 10, Front Cutoff Slide Switch 2 Relay 1 ON, Relay 2 ON, Relay 7, 8 – Double 120 FPM Alternate Flash, Horn Ring Transfer, Lightbar –... -
Page 27: Table 5.3 Pathfinder Input Default Programming
Chapter 5: Testing the Pathfinder Installation Table 5.3 Pathfinder Input Default Programming Button Default Function Ignition System Enable Park Siren Mute, Relay 4 Cutoff Lightbar White Light Cutoff Horn Ring Siren Tone Override/Control Input 1 Relay 9 ON Input 2... -
Page 28: Chapter 6 Control Head Legends And Safety Messages
1. Peel the appropriate legends from the sheet and apply them to the control head buttons. 2. Verify that the label is properly tucked under the retaining ridge on the button. Figure 6.1 Installing the Control Head Labels LEGEND STICKER REMOVED FROM ADHESIVE SHEET ADHESIVE SHEET BLANK PUSHBUTTONS INSERTED LEGENDS CONTROL PAD 290A6323 Pathfinder... -
Page 29: Distributing The Safety Message Card
Do not install the labels in locations that would impair the operators’ abilities to operate the vehicle. Never install the labels in areas where airbags may deploy. Figure 6.2 Safety Message Card (left) and Siren Safety Labels (right) Pathfinder... -
Page 30: Chapter 7 Safety Messages To Personnel Servicing Federal Electronic Sirens
You should verify or test your combination to make sure the system works together properly and meets both federal, state and local standards or guidelines. Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may result in property damage, serious injury, or death. Pathfinder... -
Page 31: Chapter 8 Servicing The Pathfinder
CHAPTER 8 Servicing the Pathfinder Federal Signal recommends that the siren be returned to your local distributor or Federal Signal for service. External components such as cabling are available as replacement parts (see Table 8.1). Except for the slide switch in the siren, there are no other user-serviceable parts within the unit. After servicing the system, test it to ensure that it is operating properly. -
Page 32: Figure 8.2 Slide Switch Replacement
Chapter 8: Servicing the Pathfinder To replace the slide switch: 1. Use a T20 Torx driver to remove the four 8-32 shoulder screws securing the keypad to the extrusion. (Figure 8.1). 2. Disconnect the ribbon cable and microphone lead from amp PCBA. -
Page 33: Table 8.1 Service Parts
Chapter 8: Servicing the Pathfinder Table 8.1 Service Parts Description Part Number Keypad Legends 8572294 Cable Assy, RS485, 25ft 1751357-02 Wire Assy, Relay, Pathfinder 17501359 Wire Assy, I/O, Pathfinder 17501360 Term, #8, 6AWG 19001363 Slide Switch Assy 122290 Bezel, Slide Switch... -
Page 34: Getting Technical Support And Service
Chapter 8: Servicing the Pathfinder Getting Technical Support and Service Federal Signal Corporation will service your equipment or provide technical assistance with any problems that cannot be handled locally. Any product returned to Federal Signal for service, inspection, or repair must be accompanied by a Return Material Authorization number. The RMA number can be obtained from your local distributor or Federal Signal. -
Page 35: Returning A Product To Federal Signal
Chapter 8: Servicing the Pathfinder 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: •... - Page 36 2645 Federal Signal Drive, University Park, IL 60484-3167 Tel.: (800) 264-3578 • 708-534-3400 • Fax: (800) 682-8022 www.fedsig.com © 2018 Federal Signal Corporation Pathfinder...