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- Page 1 Allegiant Light Bar Installation, Maintenance, and Service Manual 25500456 REV. D0 1219 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..........................5 Safety Message to Installers and Service Personnel of Warning Lights ...........5 Safety Messages to Operators of Federal Signal Sound/Light Systems ..........8 Overview............................10 LED Lights, Colors, and Flash Patterns ....................10 Electrical System ............................10 Controller Options ............................10 Ambient Light Sensor/AutoDim Option .................... - Page 4 Figures Figure 1 Light Bar Positions ..........................12 Figure 2 Power and cable connections ......................21 Figure 3 Relay for isolating devices with large filter capacitors ............22 Figure 4 SignalMaster 331105 controller (external SignalMaster control) ........... 23 Figure 5 SmartSiren® SS2000SM Series controller (external SignalMaster control) ....... 24 Figure 6 SignalMaster control functions wired to ground for external SIM control......
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Page 5: Safety Messages
Safety Messages Safety Messages For your safety, read and understand this manual thoroughly before installing, operating, and servicing the Allegiant light bar. The safety messages presented in this chapter and throughout the manual are reminders to exercise extreme care at all times. - Page 6 Safety Messages • The lighting system components, especially light bulbs, strobe tubes, LEDs and the outer housing get hot during operation. Be sure to disconnect power to the system and allow the system to cool down before handling any components of the system.
- Page 7 Safety Messages • To avoid denting the roof of the vehicle, place the light bar mounting feet as close to the outer edge of the roof as possible. • Roof damage can occur if the hook adjustment bolts are over-tightened. Torque the adjustment bolts 6 ft-lb to 7 ft-lb.
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Page 8: Safety Messages To Operators Of Federal Signal Sound/Light Systems
Safety Messages Safety Messages to Operators of Federal Signal Sound/Light Systems People’s lives depend on your safe operation of Federal Signal products. It is important to read and follow all instructions shipped with the products. Listed below are some other important safety instructions and precautions you should follow: •... - Page 9 Safety Messages • The holding power of magnetic mounting systems is dependent upon surface finish, surface flatness, and thickness of the steel mounting surface. Therefore, to promote proper magnetic mounting: • The mounting surface and the magnets must be kept clean, dry, and free of foreign particles that prevent good surface contact.
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Page 10: Overview
Overview Overview The Allegiant light bar is a single-level LED light bar with ROC (Reliable On-Board Circuitry) and Solaris LED technologies. ROC eliminates approximately 85 percent of ® potential failure points by incorporating a printed circuit board (PCB) in one assembly to substantially reduce the number of electrical connections. -
Page 11: Ambient Light Sensor/Autodim Option
Overview Ambient Light Sensor/AutoDim Option Allegiant light bars larger than 21 inches can be ordered with an optional ambient light sensor. The sensor that detects the ambient light and automatically dims flashing lights during nighttime is located on the Passenger Inner ROC board. If used with a controller that has a dedicated dim button, the user has the option to temporarily override the dimming. -
Page 12: Figure 1 Light Bar Positions
Overview Figure 1 Light Bar Positions FRONT FRONT FRONT FRONT FRONT Allegiant Light Bar Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 13: Table 4 Light Bar Functions
Overview Table 4 Light Bar functions Command 21-inch 45-inch 53-inch 61-inch 70-inch Description Left Alley Default: L Default: L Default: L Default: L Steady burns white Cal-Style: L Cal-Style: L Cal-Style: L Cal-Style: L in the left alley and 1 and 1 and 1 and 1... -
Page 14: Reprogramming The Light Bar
Reprogramming the Light Bar Reprogramming the Light Bar HEAVY OBJECT: Use lifting aids and proper lifting techniques when removing or replacing this product. Failure to heed this warning may cause personal injury. Carefully unpack the light bar assembly and any other products included in the shipment. -
Page 15: Making The Electrical Connections For Reprogramming
Reprogramming the Light Bar Color 1, 2, 1 & 2 (21-inch light bar) You can select a pattern for all color modes from the light bar's library of 27 patterns. Making the Electrical Connections for Reprogramming To supply power to the light bar, use a fully-charged 12-volt automotive battery. For Serial bars, follow the instructions supplied with external controller. -
Page 16: Reprogramming The Discrete Light Bar-21 Inches
Reprogramming the Light Bar Reprogramming the Discrete Light Bar—21 inches The discrete light bar can change the flash pattern for Color 1 and 2. To change the flash pattern: 1. Attach the Black wire to the negative battery (-GND) terminal. 2. -
Page 17: Table 7 Allegiant Discrete Mode 2 Flash Patterns (45 Inches And Larger)
Reprogramming the Light Bar Table 7 Allegiant Discrete Mode 2 Flash Patterns (45 inches and larger) Description Description Description Pattern 1* Pattern 11 Pattern 21 Pattern 1 + Flash WHT front* Pattern 11 + Flash WHT front Pattern 21 + Flash WHT front Pattern 2* Pattern 12 Pattern 22... -
Page 18: Table 5 21-Inch Allegiant Flash Patterns
Reprogramming the Light Bar Table 5 21-inch Allegiant Flash Patterns Description Flashes per Minute Split - Quad/Double 164/50 Full - Single Split - Single Full - Sextuple Split/Full - Octa/Single 60/160 Split - Single Split - Quad Split - Single Split - Single Split - Double Fedpulse Split - Quad... -
Page 19: Wiring The Allegiant Light Bar
Wiring the Allegiant Light Bar Wiring the Allegiant Light Bar Before proceeding, ensure that the light bar has been installed on the vehicle roof in accordance with the instructions included with the mounting kit. Depending on the type of vehicle and mounting system feature, there are two options available for installing the light bar to the roof of the vehicle: hook-on mounting or permanent mounting. -
Page 20: Connecting Power To The Light Bar
Wiring the Allegiant Light Bar 7. Separate all electronic equipment wiring from two-way radio equipment wiring. 8. To avoid interference, keep two-way radio antennas a minimum of 18 inches (45.7 cm) away from warning equipment. 9. Whenever possible, run full wire lengths. DO NOT splice the wires. 10. -
Page 21: Figure 2 Power And Cable Connections
Wiring the Allegiant Light Bar To make the power connections on a Discrete: 1. Ensure that the lines are adequately fused as shown in Table 5 Wire functions and fuse requirements on page 15. 2. Attach the Black wire to the negative battery (–GND) terminal. See Table 5. 3. -
Page 22: Figure 3 Relay For Isolating Devices With Large Filter Capacitors
Wiring the Allegiant Light Bar SHOCK HAZARD: Strobe and HID light systems generate high voltages. Disconnect power from the system and wait at least 5 minutes before opening the unit. Do not apply power to the unit while the unit is open. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious injury or death. -
Page 23: Figure 4 Signalmaster 331105 Controller (External Signalmaster Control)
Wiring the Allegiant Light Bar External SignalMaster External operation uses the Serial Interface Module to drive each SignalMaster directional warning head independently through an external Federal Signal SignalMaster controller or SS2000SM series siren (Figures 4 through 7). Either device provides an independent ground signal to turn on each head. To cross reference external SignalMaster wiring to a Federal Signal controller or the SM2000SM series siren, see Table 9. -
Page 24: Figure 5 Smartsiren® Ss2000Sm Series Controller (External Signalmaster Control)
Wiring the Allegiant Light Bar Figure 5 SmartSiren SS2000SM Series controller (external SignalMaster control) ® L I G S i g t e r NOTE: Follow the SS200SM series installation S i g instructions for other wiring. a r t t e r S i r Wht (1) -
Page 25: Figure 6 Signalmaster Control Functions Wired To Ground For External Sim Control
Wiring the Allegiant Light Bar Figure 6 SignalMaster control functions wired to ground for external Serial Interface Module control J1 Cable to Power (+12 Vdc) Serial Interface Module Black/Red Mode 3 Mode 2 Blue/White Blue Mode 1 Steady Burn Red/White (or Scene Light, Left with SW-2 Switch 3 down [ON] in the Serial Interface Module) Blue/Black... -
Page 26: Figure 7 Signalmaster Control Functions Wired To 12 Vdc For Internal Control
Wiring the Allegiant Light Bar Figure 7 SignalMaster control functions wired to 12 Vdc for Internal control J1 Cable to Power (+12 Vdc) Serial Interface Module Black/Red Mode 3 Blue/White Mode 2 Blue Mode 1 Red/White Steady Burn (or Scene Light, Left with SW-2 Switch 3 down [ON] in the Serial Interface Module) Blue/Black Intersection... -
Page 27: Maintaining And Servicing The Allegiant
Maintaining and Servicing the Allegiant Maintaining and Servicing the Allegiant SHOCK HAZARD: Disconnect ALL power to the light bar before any maintenance is performed. Failure to do so may result in property damage, serious injury, or death. BURN HAZARD: After prolonged operation, the unit gets hot and can cause burns. -
Page 28: Removing And Reinstalling The Light Bar Dome
Maintaining and Servicing the Allegiant EQUIPMENT DAMAGE: Do not use a pressure washer to clean the light bar. Failure to heed this notice will damage the light bar. To clean the light bar lens or dome: 1. Rinse with lukewarm water to loosen dirt and debris. 2. -
Page 29: Replacing A Pcb
Maintaining and Servicing the Allegiant 5. Inspect the dome for cracks, crazing (hairline cracks) and other defects. Reinstalling the Dome To reinstall the dome: 1. Reinstall the dome. To prevent cross-threading the barrel nuts, back them counterclockwise until you hear the click of the threads engaging. 2. -
Page 30: Figure 10 Roc Connections
Maintaining and Servicing the Allegiant Figure 10 ROC Connections 12" BACK ALGT45 A, B FRONT A, B FRONT C, D FRONT D, E FRONT 5" 12" ALGT53 BACK A, B FRONT A, B FRONT A, B FRONT C, D FRONT D, E FRONT 5"... -
Page 31: Resetting The Controller
Maintaining and Servicing the Allegiant Reinstalling a PCB To reinstall a PCB: For ROC PCBs, gently snap the PCB to the reflector. 1. ROC boards must be connected as shown in Figure 10 to avoid overloading a single connector. Install the assembly to the light bar and reconnect the harnesses. 2. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting The Light Bar
Maintaining and Servicing the Allegiant Troubleshooting the Light Bar This section provides troubleshooting assistance for common problems. If you have any questions left unanswered, call the Federal Signal Service Department at 1-800-433-9132, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (CT). Table 10 Troubleshooting tips Problem Corrective Action... - Page 33 Maintaining and Servicing the Allegiant Problem Corrective Action The light bar • Ensure that the connections on the Serial Interface Module are kept has a delayed separate from strobe supplies. response to • Check all the ground connections, especially on the Serial Interface being shut off Module.
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Page 34: Getting Technical Support And Service
Getting Technical Support and Service Getting Technical Support and Service For technical support and service, please contact: Service Department Federal Signal Corporation Phone: 1-800-433-9132 Email: empserviceinfo@fedsig.com www.fedsig.com Getting Repair Service The Federal Signal factory provides technical assistance with any problems that cannot be handled locally. -
Page 35: Ordering Replacement Parts
Getting Technical Support and Service Ordering Replacement Parts To order replacement parts, call Customer Support at 1-800-264-3578, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (CT) or contact your nearest distributor. Table 10 Replacement parts Description Part Number PCB Assembly End (Configured) Contact Factory PCB Assembly, Intermediate (Configured) Contact Factory... - Page 36 2645 Federal Signal Drive University Park, Illinois 60484-3167 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...
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