Slide Switch Buttons; The Device Selection Module - Federal Signal Corporation SmartSiren Platinum Series Software Manual

Exploring the Interface

Slide Switch Buttons

The three Slide Switch buttons correspond to the slide switch positions on the control pad. Each
position acts as a momentary switch that turns on and off devices assigned to them. To program
the slide switch to operate as a progressive switch, assign the same functions from the previous
slide switch position to the next position, then add new functions. Up to ten functions can be
assigned directly to Slide Switch 1 and 2, and up to twenty to Slide Switch 3.
In addition, Buttons 1 to 5 and Buttons 14 and 15 can be programmed to activate when
the operator puts the slide switch into a position linked to one or more of these buttons. This
feature enables the operator to turn functions on and off or skip steps in selecting a step-through
SignalMaster warn or directional pattern without changing the position of the slide switch. Linking
a button also extends the number of assignable functions available to a slide switch button with
the additional 10 functions of the linked button. The pane below shows the buttons available for
activation when a slide switch button is selected.

The Device Selection Module

The Device Selection Module is where you assign devices and functions to the buttons in the
Button Selection Module. The devices, identified by tabs at the top of their panes are: Lightbar,
SignalMaster, Siren, Relay, External Relay, and ILS System. The functions determine how and
what they turn on, operate, and turn off. By default, each time you launch the application, it opens
with the Lightbar pane. The pane that is ready for configuration moves in front of the other panes.
The lightbar pane and the others behind it, however, are not active, and therefore not configurable,
until you click a button in the Button Selection Module.
Select a tab to access a device. The tab is
lighter in color to indicate that the pane
available for configuration. The orange bar
is added in Windows XP.
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Options are grouped
by device, function,
and similarity.
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The flow of the selection
process is right to left. Click
a box or option button to
select or deselect.
Options are dimmed
until you select a device
Buttons for activation by a slide
switch position appear when a slide
switch button is selected.
Esc is green to indicate
the pane is active and can
accept your selections