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Introduction
The RT-1000 is a 50W / 100W amplifier created to command all the visual and
acoustic functions of a vehicle adapted with lightbar(s) and siren. It possesses digital
input and outputs that permit the activation of these functions as well as intelligent
battery consumption management.
General Description
 Siren of 100W RMS (speaker of 11Ω) or 50W RMS (speaker of 8Ω);
 Made for operation in 12Vor 24V systems (2 distinct models);
 Radio input;
 Input for the signal of the siren selection (undercover vehicles);
 Twenty-one command keys with LED activation indicator;
 Four LEDs that indicate the operational state;
 External fuse in the rear panel;
 Hands free input and output;
 Eight digital outputs (250 mA);
 Input for Pos-Ignition;
 Input for the I-Saver (automatic shut-off after 4 hours);
 Input for activation of the backlight of the panel;
 Digital communication interface with Rontan lightbars;
 Battery management system;
 Digital Radio Volume control.
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Installation, Operation and Programming Manual
REV1.1
RT-1000
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  • Page 1 Installation, Operation and Programming Manual Introduction The RT-1000 is a 50W / 100W amplifier created to command all the visual and acoustic functions of a vehicle adapted with lightbar(s) and siren. It possesses digital input and outputs that permit the activation of these functions as well as intelligent battery consumption management.
  • Page 2 RT-1000 Installation, Operation and Programming Manual Safety Message WARNING Before beginning installation of your device, it is important to read these instructions for the safe/correct installation and operation of this product. Proper installation of this product requires the installer have good understanding of automotive electrical systems and procedures.
  • Page 3 Installation, Operation and Programming Manual Application The RT-1000 is an amplifier that can be installed in diverse vehicles like ambulances, rescue vehicles, patrol vehicles, service vehicles or whatever other vehicle needs visual or acoustic communication, and can be used to control: ...
  • Page 4 RT-1000 Installation, Operation and Programming Manual Rear Panel The Rear Panel of the RT1000 possesses 8 connectors identified below: Figure 2: Rear Panel Connector Function Wire Color Description Black Negative terminal of the battery Power Positive terminal of the battery...
  • Page 5 ºC Table 2: Electrical and Thermal Characteristics Compatibility The RT-1000 is a device compatible with Rontan digital lightbars. Installation  The installation of this equipment should be accomplished by an experienced technician to avoid accidents and damage to the equipment and vehicle.
  • Page 6 RT-1000 Installation, Operation and Programming Manual  The instructions contained in these chapters guarantee the minimum safety conditions for the installation of this equipment. Conexões e Chicotes Together with the equipment are supplied pigtails with connectors to make each wiring harness. (Example shown in the enhanced area in figure 3). It is of extreme importance that the sections about wires in Table 3 be respected and followed closely.
  • Page 7 RT-1000 Installation, Operation and Programming Manual Diagram of connections for the Panel of the Vehicle Figure 4: Diagram of the basic connections External Siren (input of signal for siren selection) This input is a signal to select between tones of the siren, normally it is used in undercover vehicles.
  • Page 8 RT-1000 Installation, Operation and Programming Manual Basic connection diagram: Figure 5: External siren Figure 6: External siren Connection Schematic Switch Connection Schematic Sequence Tones PIERCE YELP HI-LO WAIL Table 4: Sequence of tones – External siren Input External Siren Ação...
  • Page 9: Ignition Input

    If this input is activated the moment that the function IGNITION is activated, the siren will wait for 4 hours before deactivating. This function is activated when connected to the battery positive. Status of the RT-1000 Status of the RT-1000 IGNITION Input...
  • Page 10 RT-1000 Installation, Operation and Programming Manual Figure 8: Schematic of connection of the function IGNITION together with I-SAVER BACKLIGHT Input The BACKLIGHT input should be connected to the headlight power when you wish to have the backlight illuminated when the vehicle headlights are on. Table 8 shows the logical function of the input.
  • Page 11 RT-1000 Installation, Operation and Programming Manual Battery Voltage (VBAT) LED Indicator RT-1000 12V RT-1000 24V ≥10,9V ≥21,9V <10,9V <21,9V Lit after 25s ≥13,3V ≥26,6V Table 9: Logic of the low battery function Low Bat – Output 7 (low battery signal) Similar to the battery management system, this output will be activated (+12 or +24V) if the power voltage falls below the critical level of 10.9V for the 12V model and...
  • Page 12 RT-1000 Installation, Operation and Programming Manual Radio Inputs RADIO 1 and RADIO 2 inputs must be connected to the audio outputs of the radio to be amplified in the siren output when the RADIO function is enabled in the Panel. To adjust the volume of the siren output function a secondary volume adjustment is used and located on the buttons AUX2 (increase) and AUX3 (decrease).
  • Page 13 RT-1000 Installation, Operation and Programming Manual Dimensions Figure 11: Dimensions of the RT-1000 Figure 12: Dimensions of the mounting sleeve www.rontan.com REV1.1...
  • Page 14: Operation Modes

    PIERCE Activates the Hands Free Audio output and activates internal relay Activates the right directional function Digital connected to Rontan lightbars Activates the left directional function Digital connected to Rontan lightbars Activates the central directional and hazard function Digital connected to Rontan lightbars...
  • Page 15 RT-1000 Installation, Operation and Programming Manual Error Identification If there is a malfunction of the equipment, this will be indicated by four LEDS in the center panel. Table 13 brings the meaning of each one of the indications and the solution to the problem stated.