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- Page 1 Allegiant Light Bar ® Installation, Maintenance, and Service Manual 25500456 REV. D6 0424 Printed in U.S.A. © Copyright 2019-2024 Federal Signal Corporation...
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Page 2: Limited Warranty
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. -
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 ....................... 22 Figure 3 STT Harness Wiring .......................... 22 Figure 4 Relay for isolating devices with large filter capacitors ............22 Figure 5 SignalMaster 331105 controller (external SignalMaster control) ........... 24 Figure 6 SmartSiren SS2000SM Series controller (external SignalMaster 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 DS L 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 80-inch 94-inch Description Left Alley Default: L Default: L Default: L Default: L Default: L Steady burns Cal-Style: L Cal-Style: L Cal-Style: L Cal-Style: L Cal-Style: L white in the left 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: Reprogramming The Discrete Light Bar-45 Inches Or Larger
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 29 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 Mode 1 flash patterns are listed in Table 6. Mode 2 enables flashing white to the front by default. It can be reprogrammed to a different flash pattern with OR without flashing white. See Table 7 for the pattern list for Mode 2. -
Page 17: Table 6 Allegiant Flash Patterns (45 Inches And Larger)
Reprogramming the Light Bar Table 6 Allegiant Flash Patterns (45 inches and larger) ® Description # Description Description Pattern 1* Pattern 11 Pattern 21 Pattern 2* Pattern 12 Pattern 22 Pattern 3* Pattern 13 Pattern 23 Pattern 4* Pattern 14 Pattern 24 Pattern 5* Pattern 15... -
Page 18: Table 8 21-Inch Allegiant
Reprogramming the Light Bar Table 8 21-inch Allegiant Flash Patterns ® Description Description Description Pursuit Color Burst 21* Protect Split Flash Storm Stasis Sweep 13* Mixup Tension Ping Pong 14* S240 24* Checkered Breakout 15* Rand 25* Blitz Zigzag Assault Newton Fragmented 17* Simul... -
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 Wiring the Allegiant Light Bar REVERSE POLARITY / MISWIRING: Reverse polarity or incorrect voltage may damage the light. To avoid damage to the light, ensure that the battery voltage is the same as the voltage rating of the light and that the correct polarity is observed.
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Page 22: Figure 2 Power And Cable Connections
Wiring the Allegiant Light Bar Figure 2 Power and cable connections Driver Passenger Side Side Fuse 40 A Max (+BAT) Power Line (Red) CAT5 Com. (NEG-) Ground Power Line (Black) Cable (Gray) Serial Interface – Module 12 Vdc Vehicle J1 Connector Battery Black Wire Fuse (1 A) -
Page 23: Table 9 Signalmaster Control Wires And Warning Patterns (Internal Sm Control)
Wiring the Allegiant Light Bar Internal SignalMaster (Factory Default) ® Internal operation uses the light bar’s built-in SignalMaster controller to generate directional warning patterns. With internal operation, an external SignalMaster controller is not needed. A standard low-current switch box can activate the light bar’s internal SignalMaster controller. -
Page 24: Figure 6 Smartsiren Ss2000Sm Series Controller (External Signalmaster Control)
Wiring the Allegiant Light Bar Table 10 Cross reference for controller leads (external Serial Interface Module control) 24-Pin Harness from SignalMaster Wire SS2000SM* Wire (Figure 4) (Figure 5) the Serial Interface Module White White (1) Green Brown Brown (2) Green/Black/White Green Green (3) Orange/Green... -
Page 25: Figure 7 Signalmaster Control Functions Wired To 12 Vdc For Internal Control (Factory Default)
Wiring the Allegiant Light Bar Figure 7 SignalMaster control functions wired to 12 Vdc for Internal Control (factory default) J1 Cable to Power (+12 Vdc) Serial Interface Module Black/Red Mode 3 Blue/White Mode 2 Blue Mode 1 Red/Wite Steady Burn Blue/Black Scene Light, Left Red/Black... -
Page 26: Mounting The Allegiant Lightbar
Mounting the Allegiant Lightbar Mounting the Allegiant Lightbar To mount the Allegiant light bar, refer to the instructions supplied with the mounting hardware. To reduce noise, install the supplied sponge cord into the channel slots on the underside of the light bar: 1. -
Page 27: Servicing The Light Bar Domes
Maintaining and Servicing the Allegiant Servicing the Light Bar Domes Servicing the light bar domes includes removing them and inspecting their seals and hardware to ensure that the domes remain secure and watertight. Inspection also involves checking the domes for cracks, crazing (hairline cracks), and other defects. Cleaning the Light Bar Lens or Dome CRAZING/CLEANING SOLUTIONS: The use of cleaning solutions, such as strong detergents, solvents, and petroleum products, can cause crazing... -
Page 28: Figure 8 Four Barrel Nuts In Passenger-Side End Dome
Maintaining and Servicing the Allegiant Removing the Lens Figure 8 Four barrel nuts in passenger-side end dome 290A5984 To remove the lens: 1. Disconnect all power to the light bar at the battery. 2. Use a T27 Torx driver to remove the 1/4"-20 Torx-head barrel nuts securing the dome (Figure 8). -
Page 29: Figure 9 Locations Of Roc Pcbs (53-Inch Light Bar Shown)
Maintaining and Servicing the Allegiant Figure 9 Locations of ROC PCBs (53-inch light bar shown) FRONT OF BAR INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE END PCB END PCB CTR PCB CONTROL PCB Installation and Maintenance Manual Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... -
Page 30: Figure 10 Roc Connections
Maintaining and Servicing the Allegiant Figure 10 ROC Connections Allegiant Light Bar ® Federal Signal www.fedsig.com... - Page 31 Maintaining and Servicing the Allegiant Tool required: • T27 Torx driver To remove a PCB: 1. Disconnect all power to the light bar. 2. Remove the dome as described previously. 3. Note and record the connection to the PCB, and then lift the assembly and disconnect the harnesses.
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Page 32: Troubleshooting The Light Bar
Maintaining and Servicing the Allegiant 2. Connect the ROC board connectors to the controller. 3. Connect the Power and GND cables to the controller. 4. Connect the STT Cable to the controller if needed. For Serial Models 5. Connect the CAT5 Cable to the controller. For Discrete Models 5. - Page 33 Maintaining and Servicing the Allegiant Problem Corrective Action Half of an LED • Replace the ROC board that the LED is on. module does • Reset the controller (page 31). not light The light bar • Ensure that the vehicle battery is fully charged. turns off when •...
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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 12 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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