Overview Of The Pathfinder Connections; Convergence Network Ports; Relay Outputs; General Purpose Inputs - Federal Signal Corporation Pathfinder Installation And Maintenance Instructions Manual

Overview of the Pathfinder Connections

To prepare the vehicle for connecting the Convergence Network system:
1. After planning where to route the wires and cables for the system components — such as Federal
Signal warning lights, directional lights, and speakers — drill the holes for the wiring. Smooth,
deburr, and insert a grommet in the holes.
2. Mount the system components according to the instructions included with each product.
The next sections describe how to connect and wire each system component to the siren amplifier/
relay module.

Convergence Network Ports

There are two "plug and play" serial ports that communicate on the Federal Signal Convergence
Network. Federal Signal Network devices include exterior mount lightbar, interior mount
ILS systems and remote keypads. For instructions on mounting network devices, refer to
the instructions included with the products. For instructions on configuring the operation
of the devices connected through the Convergence Network ports, see the help menu in the
Convergence Network Configuration Software.

Relay Outputs

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. Each relay has a software programmable
current limit set that can be set. By default, the current limit setting is disabled. Each relay also
can also be programmed to flash various patterns and dim levels. See the Convergence Network
Configuration Software for all available programming options available for the Pathfinder
relay outputs.

General Purpose Inputs

The Pathfinder has a total of four general purpose inputs available. These inputs are by default
set to detect active-high (battery). Each input can individually be programmed to detect an
active-high (battery) or active-low (ground). All inputs are software-configurable options
include siren activation or siren mute, timer settings, and switch operation. See the Convergence
Network Configuration Software for all available programming options available for the
Pathfinder inputs.

Park Input

The park input circuit sends a signal to the siren amplifier/relay module to mute all siren
functions except Air Horn and Manual and shut off any flashing white light in the lightbar when
the vehicle transmission is shifted into park. This input is by default set to detect active-low
(ground). The park input can be programmed to detect an active-high (battery) or active-low
(ground). The functionality of the park wire (as well as the input polarity) can be configured
with the Convergence Network Configuration Software. If using FS Vehicle Integration to detect
the park event, this wire is not used. Fold and seal.
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