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Summary of Contents for Federal Signal Corporation Pathfinder Siren Series
- Page 1 Pathfinder Expansion Module ® 18-Channel Expansion Module, Taillight Flasher, Pathfinder Siren Series Installation and ® Maintenance Manual 25500587B B0 0919 Printed in U.S.A. © Copyright 2019 Federal Signal Corporation...
- Page 2 A copy of this limited warranty can also be obtained by written request to Federal Signal Corporation, 2645 Federal Signal Drive, University Park, IL 60484, email to info@fedsig.com or call +1 708-534-3400.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Messages for Installers and Operators .................5 Safety Messages to Installers of Sound/Light Systems ................5 Safety Messages to Operators of Sound/Light Systems ................ 7 An Overview of the Pathfinder Expansion Module ..............9 Second Expansion Module in a System ...................... 9 Specifications ..............................10 Expansion Module Kit Contents ........................10 Wiring the Pathfinder Expansion Module ................ - Page 4 Figures Figure 1 DIP Switch ..............................9 Figure 2 Relays ...............................12 Figure 3 Convergence Network Serial Ports ....................12 Figure 4 Bottom View ............................13 Figure 5 Circuit ...............................15 Figure 6 Mounting the Module ...........................17 Figure 7 Pathfinder Expansion Module Page ....................18 Figure 8 Pathfinder Expansion Module Programming .................19 EXPMOD-2 Pathfinder Expansion Module...
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Page 5: Safety Messages For Installers And Operators
Safety Messages for Installers and Operators 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. - Page 6 Safety Messages for Installers and Operators approved cover over the unit to prevent metal shavings from entering the unit. Inspect the unit after mounting to be sure there are no shavings present in or near the unit. • Do NOT connect this system to the vehicle battery until ALL other electrical connections are made, mounting of all components is complete, and you have verified that no shorts exist.
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Page 7: Safety Messages To Operators Of Sound/Light Systems
Safety Messages for Installers and Operators • When drilling into a vehicle structure, be sure that both sides of the surface are clear of anything that could be damaged. All drilled holes should be deburred and all sharp edges should be smoothed. All wires going through drilled holes should be protected by a grommet or convolute/split-loom tubing. - Page 8 Safety Messages for Installers and Operators • In order to be an effective warning device, this product produces bright light that can be hazardous to your eyesight when viewed at a close range. Do not stare directly into this lighting product at a close range, or permanent damage to your eyesight may occur.
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Page 9: An Overview Of The Pathfinder Expansion Module
An Overview of the Pathfinder Expansion Module An Overview of the Pathfinder Expansion Module The Pathfinder siren is a full-featured, programmable, electronic siren and light control system. The Pathfinder Expansion Module provides an additional 16-7.5 A Max Flashing outputs and 2-20 A control outputs to a Pathfinder System. The Module can act as a Taillight Flasher flashing each individual Brake, Tail, Turn, and Reverse light and can Black Out those heads as well as the CHMSL light. -
Page 10: Specifications
An Overview of the Pathfinder Expansion Module Specifications Table 2 Specifications System Specifications Input Voltage 11 Vdc to 14.2 Vdc Polarity Negative ground only Operating Temperature Range -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F) - all relays at 50 percent power Standby Current Less than 0.1 A Max Input Current... -
Page 11: Wiring The Pathfinder Expansion Module
Wiring the Pathfinder Expansion Module Wiring the Pathfinder Expansion Module General Guidelines for Wiring the Expansion Module on a Vehicle HIGH CURRENT ARCING: Do not connect this system to the vehicle battery until ALL other electrical connections are made and you have verified that no shorts exist. -
Page 12: Expansion Module Relay Outputs
Wiring the Pathfinder Expansion Module For instructions on mounting network devices, refer to the instructions included with those 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. -
Page 13: Table 4 J10 Blackout Relays
Wiring the Pathfinder Expansion Module Figure 4 Bottom View USB Port for 3-Position Firmware Updates DIP Switch 12 V Connection - M6 Threads Table 4 J10 Blackout Relays Wire Blackout Relay Relay Description Connector Color Output # Orange Input (BCM Disconnect 1) Feed from BCM to Passenger Side Tail J10-12 Light... -
Page 14: Table 5 J9 Blackout Relays And Flashing Outputs
Wiring the Pathfinder Expansion Module Table 4 J9 Blackout Relays and Flashing Outputs Wire Blackout Relay Output Flashing Description Connector Color Output # Orange Input (BCM Disconnect 7) Feed from BCM to Passenger Side Brake J9-12 Light Output (Relay 13 + BCM Relay 13 Feed to Passenger Side Brake Light Panel J9-6... -
Page 15: Figure 5 Circuit
Wiring the Pathfinder Expansion Module Blackout Relay Circuit When the Expansion Module is installed, the signal from the Body Control Module (BCM) is brought into the module and travels through a diode. The signal is then applied to the pole of a Single Pole Double Throw (SPDT) relay. The Normally Closed (NC) contact passes the signal to the output to the light. -
Page 16: Mounting The Pathfinder Expansion Module
Mounting the Pathfinder Expansion Module Mounting the Pathfinder Expansion Module After wiring and connecting the system, the next step is to permanently mount the siren in the vehicle. Verify that the mounting locations you selected earlier are safe for installing these components. Review the following precautions before mounting the equipment. -
Page 17: Mounting The Expansion Module
Mounting the Pathfinder Expansion Module Mounting the Expansion Module To mount the Expansion Module: 1. Use the Expansion Module as a template to mark the mounting holes. 2. Choose a bit appropriate for the installer-supplied mounting hardware and drill the center of the mounting holes. 3. -
Page 18: Programming The Pathfinder Expansion Module
Programming the Pathfinder Expansion Module Programming the Pathfinder Expansion Module The Expansion Module can be programmed through the Pathfinder Configuration program. Download the software at https://www.fedsig.com/software-downloads. The screen shot shown in Figure 7 allows you to specify the desired settings. Figure 7 Pathfinder Expansion Module Page EXPMOD-2 Pathfinder Expansion Module... -
Page 19: Figure 8 Pathfinder Expansion Module Programming
Programming the Pathfinder Expansion Module Each relay function can be programmed individually and phased between different channels. The intensity of each light can be set, and you can specify whether the Expansion Module is a Primary or Secondary Module as shown below. BCM disconnect allows the user to Black Out / disconnect those particular heads. -
Page 20: Getting Technical Support
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 © 2019 Federal Signal Corporation EXPMOD-2 Pathfinder Expansion Module ® Federal Signal www.fedsig.com...
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