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1. V ook DOH k Phaedr GPP 3014298 OOF ZDN CHOVY GRANARY CHUMOD ER 9913 339 pu xe GSvod IHON Patent Application Publication Nov 29 2012 Sheet 8 of 11 US 2012 0303212 A1 THE ER MODOLE VEHICLE FG 8 IN PARK Ad BEMOTE POT Patent Application Publication Nov 29 2012 Sheet 9 of 11 US 2012 0303212 A1 TE PORTS SOs DENTAL PIRE SEE NMUOROPEOOESQOR 3 Er THE AMPLE SAE HTOR US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 Sheet 10 of 11 Patent Application Publication SLE MOLGSNNOD WOR LORDS BO FEREZ E E LHS Patent Application Publication BMICROPROCESSOR PROGRAMMING CREP Cae T Nov 29 2012 Sheet 11 of 11 US 2012 0303212 A1 PUSH BU DESCGI TE POSS AUX Bs ea SAY AB BOAO TICK S FIG 7 US 2012 0303212 A1 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL FOR SIREN AND LIGHTS BACKGROUND 0001 The technology described in this patent document generally relates to a system for controlling sirens and warn ing lights in a motorized vehicle and in particular to a pro grammable control system for a siren and warning lights in a motorized vehicle SUMMARY 0002 Systems and methods are described herein for con trolling a siren and warning light system in a motorized vehicle In one example a system is
2. WANS A Iv NOLLICIY NOLIN uals Z gt EAA MIEY NI ONIMEW A 229 GAY AAS HESI 91708 VELHO D EGG WAAGA SULIURUNS CASO d V i OC STI ANY CT 62 THAT T IsSIOdinooL 927 9954 KEG 559954 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 26 Siren Specifications Siren Section Input Voltage 10 to 16 VDC and ground 12V units Note Operation of 12V units above 15 VDC for an extended period of time may result in speaker damage Operating Current 100W 8 Amps 13 6V with 11 ohm load 100 Watt Speaker 12V units 200W 14 Amps 13 6V with 5 5 ohm load 2 100 Watt Speakers 12V units NOTE There is no 58 Watt speaker connection available Standby Current Ignition On 10mA Ignition Off 1mA Cycle Rate Wail 11 cycles minute Yelp 200 cycles minute Voltage Output 66 Vpp Audio Section Audio Response 3 dB down points 500 to 3000 Hz 1000 Hz 0 dB reference US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 27 Lighting Specifications Warning Light Control 3 Level Switch 4 Outputs 50 Amps maximum combi
3. PREPOJ OSOU HSV uonounj LHDIY im 3UON smog 9UON JD SMOJAV gt noy pe qeu3 UOBIUNJ Pies tme panenan rmm 55 18044 UODIUNJ SONILLIS US 2012 0303212 A1 Unpacking amp Pre installation After unpacking your Siren carefully inspect the unit and associated parts for any damage that may have been caused in transit Report any damage to the carrier immediately Verify all components have been delivered The box should contain amp Siren Control Head Ampli fier cable hamess bag microphone hardware bag legend set and user manuals bag Installation amp Mounting The amp Siren Control Head is made to mount directly in the console of most leading manufactur ers as seen in Fig 3 shown below It may also be WARNING Figure 2 mounted above the dash below the dash or on the transmission tunnel using the mounting hardware supplied see Fig 2 above Also reference page 15 and 16 for description of components and Code part numbers Ease of operation and convenience to the operator should be the prime consideration when mounting the siren and controls When choosing a mounting location the user must consider the deployment area for the air bag of the vehicle and other factors which might impact the sa
4. Continue Anyway button to finish the installation n Windows 7 it will look like the following screenshot on the right Click on the Install this driver software anyway button to finish the installation This pou are installing far ibis Fardw rs E fiat n pasced Windes Land testing Ja very SNES Continuing your installation of this softwar or destabikze the eomectapetratian of your either immediately or in the future Microso recommends that you stop this installation contact the hardware vendor foi software th passad Windows Loya testing 5 The installation is now complete The software will recognize any amplifier connected from this time forward to any USB port NOTE If the computer does not recognize the Siren first check the power supplied to the Siren Second check the USB cable for proper connection to the computer Third in the Siren Configuration Software press the Tools drop down menu and select Communications amp Reset device connection as seen in the figure below This is the same process used if the USB connection is moved to a new port Tools gt Communications gt Reset device connection The following window should pop up our od pro ATTENTION Make sure you disconnect the USB cable at this point or the reset will not work properly Once the USB cable is disconnected then press
5. 15 amp fuses Fuses may be accessed through the panel on top of the Amplifier WARNING Any electronic device may create or be affected by electromagnetic interference After installation of any electronic device operate all equipment simultaneously to insure that operation is free of interference Control Head Connections The connection from the Control Head to the remote Amplifier is made using a standard CAT 5 cable P N T56649 connected to the port labeled SIREN AMP on the back of the Control Head This cable is found in the Harness amp Cable Bag P N T56641 See figure 5 below In addition the microphone P N T11856 connects to the Control Head port labeled PA MIC The microphone also uses a Microphone Hanger Bracket P N T00631 that mounts to the dash of the vehicle Figure 5 Utilizing non factory specified screws and or mounting brackets and or the improper number of screws may result WARNING in failure of the mounting system and severe damage to the vehicle as well as loss of warranty coverage on the equipment US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 21 Conventional ArrowStik Connections CC ArrowStik Connection The Siren can connect directly to any Code 3 Centrally Controlled Lightbar ArrowStik and some non Code3 CC Lightbar ArrowStiks using Code 3 harness P N T56629 see figure 8 This harness is found in the Hamess amp Cable Bag P N T56641 Refer to the wiring diagram on page 13 Conventional ArrowStik C
6. timer This sleep timer may be configured using the siren configuration software In one example it may be set for instant offor for a 10 minute 20 minute 30 minute one hour two hour or four hour delay This delay is started when the processor 502 detects that the vehicle ignition is turned off through the ignition input 408 The sleep timer maintains power to the amplifier the control head and the light board until the delay expires 0044 A park switch input 412 monitors the status of the vehicle park switch An additional remote switch I O port 414 may be to connect to an independent control switch such as a foot switch not shown The amplifier module 400 is pro grammed to execute a particular mode when receiving the appropriate signal via the remote switch input port 414 For example when the foot switch is activated while the amplifier is generating one of the primary tones the amplifier would execute a particular mode such as change the amplifier tone from the primary tone to an override tone for approximately 7 to 8 seconds It may also activate an InterClear output based on the configuration settings As used herein Interclear is a user actuated timed circuit option that initially changes the tones of the siren and the pattern of the light signals as the vehicle approaches an intersection and then returns the siren to normal operation after a pre set interval 0045 horn ring I O 416 monitors the status of a horn ring
7. ARROW DIM FLASH cable T56629 does not need to be attached Only the Outputs amp DIM cable T56631 needs to be at tached Attach the Level 1 2 amp 3 cable T56630 Attach the power cables T56627 amp T56637 Attach the Input Output cable T56636 Attached the AUX A D cable as needed T56628 Attached the AUX E H cable as needed T56638 See the wiring diagram on the back of this sheet for detailed wiring of the amplifier Nov 29 2012 US 2012 0303212 A1 37 CUI ARVISCUPVALSS BHL 10 webera Z TAS BYR WHISAS HOA MHDEVHAS 001 AYITI 199954 WIG CNY 8 E OF TVNOHRLNHANDN gt Gh TUN Qe 995 SEED SLO A 659954 opm SL JANO THLLOdWOO 67596 a90 987 I VIA asna LON DAY 05 OTS OL rs 7 497 529961 SNOLLOCHNNOO gt D XIV GIN SE Hxav GASNA m US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 38 ii APPENDIX 7 Software Quick Setup Manual A PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY Siren Configuration Software Requirements The Siren Configuration Software requires the following items to function proper
8. Input and sound Alarm when active 0119 27 Monitor Park Kill input and control Siren Tones 3 Level Switch and Auxiliary Buttons based on configura tion settings 0120 28 Monitor Remote input and respond to signal based on configuration settings 0121 29 Monitor Horn Ring input and respond to signal based on configuration settings 0122 30 Control Horn Ring Transfer Relay 0123 31 Monitor PET temperature using separate Tem perature sense devices during PA and RRB modes 0124 32 Shut down PA and RRB if temperature is too high 0125 33 Monitor Master Reset input and reset system to factory default configuration APPENDIX 2 Functions Controlled by Control Head Module Pro cessor 0126 1 Monitor 3 Level Switch position 0127 2 Monitor all Auxiliary Buttons to determine if operator presses a button 0128 3 Monitor all ArrowStik Buttons to determine if operator presses a button 0129 4 Monitor DIM Button to determine if operator presses button 0130 5 Monitor Wail Yelp and Alt Tone Buttons to deter mine if operator presses a button 0131 6 Monitor Manual and Air Horn Buttons to deter mine if operator presses a button 0132 7 Transmit data to Amplifier via 5 cable 0133 8 Receive data from Amplifier via CATS cable Nov 29 2012 0134 9 Set Backlight Intensity based on settings stored in Amplifier processor 0135 10 Adjust Backlight Intensity and transmit value to Amp
9. Level 2 amp Level 3 amp 2 Level 1 Level 2 amp Level 3 Independent Semi Progressive WAN Figure 3 ArrowStik The settings for the ArrowStik Figure 4 are defaulted to None This is the setting used if a Centrally Controlled CC ArrowStik is being used If you have a conventional ArrowStik you can select the number of heads it has on the bar The following options are available ArrowStik Characterization Drop down list for external ArrowStik 5 6 or 8 heads End Flash Enable End Flash works only on 5 and 6 head light bars PWM Dimming Enable PWM Dimming should be used for LED ArrowStiks only General Configuration Level Switch AnomStk Hom Ring Conventional ArrowStik Figure 4 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 49 Horn Ring The Horn Ring transfer relay is built in and automatically activated at Levels 2 and 3 of the 3 Level switch Enable Always The Horn Ring can always be enabled no matter what the status of the Siren With Horn Ring Transfer The Horn Ring Transfer is a relay that will disable the Horn Ring when the siren or lights are on Polarity Ground The Horn Ring must be pulled low in order for it to be activated Positive The Horn Ring must be pulled high in order for it to be activated Siren Active Hit N Go Hit N Go only works when the siren is active Once the siren is active and the Auxiliary switch is tumed on Hit
10. TONE push button is active then the Hit N Go tone is the Hyper Lo 1 tone These Override tones are user configurable in the Configuration Software The siren can also be configured so the MANUAL push button is Hit N Go activator Scroll Scroll only works when a siren tone is active Once a siren tone is active Scroll is activated simply by pressing the Horn Ring Vehicle Horn Control or pressing the Remote input The Scroll Mode will cause the siren to cycle through the WAIL YELP and ALT TONE push buttons For example if the WAIL push button is active and the Horn Ring configured to scroll is pressed the YELP push button will become active Another press of the Horn Ring will activate the ALT TONE push button Another press of the Horn Ring will return to activate the original WAIL push button The siren can also be configured so the MANUAL push button activates the Scroll NOTE Pressing and holding the Horn Ring for more than a half second will cause the Siren to generate the Air Horn tone Scroll On Off The Scroll On Off mode works like the Scroll mode except the Siren will scroll the primary tones through an off state The Siren will scroll from Wail to Yelp to Alt Tone to off and then back to Wail The Remote input can be configured to activate Scroll On Off NOTE Pressing US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 16 and holding the Hom Ring for more than a half second will cause the amp Siren to generate the Air Hom tone Load Mana
11. active siren tone Air Horn 1 Siren must be active Press the horn ring to receive the Air Horn 1 tone continuously until releasing the horn ring Air Horn 2 Siren must be active Press the horn ring to receive the Air Horn 2 tone continuously until releasing the horn ring Siren Inactive None Siren must be off With this selection the horn ring will activate the vehicle horn Manual Wail Siren must be off The vehicle horn will be disconnected and the Manual Wail will sound in its place Wail Stop Siren must be off The vehicle horn will be disconnected and the Wail Stop will sound in its place Air Horn 1 Siren must be off The vehicle hom will be disconnected and the Air Horn 1 will sound in its place Air Horn 2 Siren must be off The vehicle horn will be disconnected and the Air Horn 2 will sound in its place Hands Free Scroll not configurable so not shown Hands Free If Hands Free is configured on one of the Auxiliary switches and that Auxiliary switch is turned on then the horn ring will scroll through the WAIL YELP and ALT TONE switches when pressed General Configuration ii SS Enable Siren Active gt Figure 5 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 50 Park Kill This feature deactivates the siren tones and drops out the level 3 lighting when the vehicle is shifted into park Once Park Kill is activated the siren will remain deactivated until the vehicle i
12. claim 1 wherein the storage media is further encoded with load management instructions that when executed by one or more of the processors causes the system to monitor system input voltage from a vehicle bat tery detect when the system input voltage is outside a system input voltage reference range and provide a warning indica tion via the user control panel when the system input voltage is outside the system input voltage reference range 8 The system of claim 7 wherein the system input voltage reference range is selectable via the user control panel 9 The system of claim 7 wherein said monitoring instruc tions comprise load management instructions that when executed by one or more of the processors causes the system to monitor system input voltage from a vehicle battery detect when the system input voltage is outside a system input voltage reference range and provide a warning indication via the user control panel when the system input voltage is out side the system input voltage reference range 10 The system of claim 9 wherein the system input voltage reference range is selectable via the user configurable instructions 11 The system of claim 2 wherein one or more of the processors is programmed to reset a PTT function after a preset period of time elapses after a PTT push button is con tinuously engaged to activate the PTT function for providing audio via a speaker to prevent the PTT function from remain ing activated beyond th
13. emergency warning light and controls the actua tion of and the audible sounds generated by the siren For convenience the following description of FIGS 4 7 includes the example wherein each module has a processor The examples shown in FIGS 4 7 may be modified to include one or more processors Also FIGS 4 7 show one example implementation of the various functions inputs and outputs ofthe modules and the processors Other example implemen tations may provide for any one or more of the processors to provide any one or more of the functions illustrated and any Nov 29 2012 one or more ofthe processors may have any one or more ofthe inputs and or outputs instead of or in addition to the other processors Also the example system of FIG 1 may perform any one or more of the functions illustrated with regard to FIGS 4 7 and may have any one or more ofthe inputs and or outputs illustrated in FIGS 4 7 0043 FIG 4 is a block diagram of some of the various inputs and outputs of an example amplifier module 400 The module 400 is connected to a vehicle battery 401 for other battery via a voltage regulator 402 and also via a circuit 404 for sensing current and or voltage supplied by the battery 401 to a speaker driver circuit 406 driving one or more speak ers 407 An ignition input port 408 monitors the on off con dition of the vehicle ignition A software timer 410 in the amplifier processor see 502 in FIG 5 is referred to as a sleep
14. mounted siren amplifier with integral lighting control This is operated by a compact control panel designed to be conveniently mounted near the operator This model includes the following standard features Primary Push Buttons WAIL YELP ALT TONE Default Tone for ALT TONE is Hi Lo 1 but can be configured to use other tones Secondary Tones Multiple User Configurable Tones MANUAL Push Button Default tone is the Manual Wail AIR HORN Push Button Multiple User Configurable Tones 8 Auxiliary Controls Default to control Auxiliary A through Auxiliary H outputs Can be configured to control multiple Auxiliary outputs from one Auxiliary push button ArrowStik Control Muliple User Configurable Flash Patterns For use with conventional ArrowStik Integrated Centrally Controlled ArrowStik Integrated Code 3 Serial Lightbar Control the only recognized siren tones for calling for the right of way Ancillary tones such as Air Horn Hi Lo Hyper Yelp and IMPORTANT WARNINGS TO USERS OF SIRENS Wail and Yelp tones are in some cases such as the state of California VAN Hyper Lo in some cases do not provide as high a sound pressure level It is recommended that these tones be used in a WARNING secondary mode to alert motorists to the presence of multiple emergency vehicles or to the momentary shift from the primary tone as an indication of the imminent presence of any emergency vehicle US 2012 0303212 A1 No
15. pops up select Run setup exe shown in the window on the next page and go to step 6 otherwise continue to step 3 US 2012 0303212 A1 3 4 5 6 After the software installation is complete the program is started by double clicking on the icon created on the desktop The user can then configure and assign features and functions to each of the push buttons slide switch positions auxil iary inputs etc After clicking on the appropriate control the settings that are available for that control are displayed The XL From the Start button select Run then click on Browse and navigate to your CD drive Select the Setup exe file and press Open Press OK to run Setup exe which will start the setup Follow the instructions presented by the installation wizard setup can be saved for future use Installation of USB Driver For Z3 Siren The first time a Z3 Siren is connected to a computer you will see a window popup similar to the one on the following page Follow the steps on the next page to install the USB driver for the Z3 Siren Any time a Z3 Siren is connected in the future the software will recognize it and connect automatically NOTE This process will have to be repeated if a different USB port is used PROGRAMMING A Z3 SIREN CONDARWNA 10 11 12 Remove USB connection from the Z3 Siren Remove IGN connection from the Z3 Siren Remove power connection from the Z3 Siren Launch the Z3 Siren s
16. port for enabling the short circuit current sense circuit to allow for tone generation by the siren a PTT port for monitoring the push to talk switch on the microphone a IC CLOCK port for generating the clock pulses for communications a VOX port for monitoring voice a RESET port that may be connected to around for resetting the microprocessor 502 to factory default configuration an ALARM port for sensing a user supplied monitor such as a canine temperature sensor and or an IGNITION port for monitoring when the ignition is on or off 0061 In one example implementation the system includes computer executable diagnostic instructions stored ona tangible computer readable media and executable by the amplifier module processor 502 for detecting one or more of the following system faults 0062 configuration failure in which amplifier mod ule 400 fails to successfully load configuration data at power up wherein in response to the configuration fail ure the control head lights blink and a piezo buzzer sounds to visually and audibly signal an operator 0063 communication failure in which the control head and amplifier module 400 are unable to establish data communications therebetween wherein in response to the communication failure the control head signals the operator e g visually and or audibly until communication is established and 0064 A blown fuse or no output voltage wherein in response to the blown fuse or n
17. selectively energizing the speaker the amplifier module having an amplifier module processor controlling the outputs of amplifier module the ampli fier module processor having a communications port 0005 providing a light module having an input receiv ing power from the power supply and having outputs for controlling the emergency warning light the light mod ule having a light module processor communicating with the amplifier module and controlling the outputs of the light module the light module processor having a communications port 0006 providing a communications link connecting the amplifier module communications port to the light mod ule communications port and 0007 controlling the amplifier module and controlling the light module processor via the amplifier module processor and via the communications link 0008 In another example provided is a system for con trolling the use ofan emergency warning light system and for controlling the use ofa siren system in a motorized vehicle A user control panel receives user input and displays system status One or more processors control operation of the sys tem in response to received user input and provide system status for display Storage media encoded with emergency Nov 29 2012 warning light system instructions for execution by one or more of the processors controls the actuation of the emer gency warning light system and controls light patterns gen erated by the em
18. siren has the ability to connect to the existing serial light bar through an interface data cable 0169 The siren has the ability to operate centrally con trolled light bars as well as a Code 3 Arrowstik lights 0170 The design platform uses flash programming for configuration where appropriate and or feasible instead of DIP switches or straps 0171 The siren can be configured by computer The siren connects to the computer by USB cable 12V must be applied to the siren during computer configuration 0172 The siren operating modes is configurable via software that runs on all versions of Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 through Windows 7 operating sys tems 0173 The siren configuration software provides active acknowledgement warnings configuration personnel must click OK on warning message to set configura tion modes chat contradict either established standards or conventional operation 0174 The siren control head alerts the user of system faults by piezo buzzer beeps and or LED flashes The faults which can be indicated are 0175 Configuration Failure siren fails to success fully load configuration data at power up Control head beeps and flashes all LEDs 5 times and then starts normal operation with Factory Default configu ration 0176 Communication Failure control head and siren amplifier are unable to establish data communi cations Control Head beeps and flashes all LEDs every 2 second
19. switch not shown The amplifier module 400 is pro grammed to execute a particular mode when receiving the appropriate signal via the horn ring I O 416 For example when the horn ring is activated while the amplifier is gener ating one of the primary tones the amplifier would execute a particular mode such as change the amplifier tone from the primary tone to an override tone for approximately 7 to 8 seconds It may also activate the InterClear output based on the configuration settings An InterClear output 418 connects to an InterClear circuit which connects to the device or circuit that activate an InterClear Feature The operation during the InterClear mode is preprogrammed by the user InterClear may be activated in different ways For example ifthe siren is operating one of the three primary tones wail yelp alt tone and the horn ring is configured for Hit n Go the InterClear feature turns on when the vehicle horn ring is pressed and remains on for approximately 7 to 8 seconds The siren also generates one of the secondary tones as configured In one embodiment a manual button can also turn on the InterClear output while it is pressed The InterClear output can also be configured to operate as the LoadMGR output This feature disables the normal InterClear function and utilizes the same circuitry to provide a positive signal This signal may be connected to a use supplied solenoid or relay to power other US 2012 0303212 A1 equip
20. the Continue button US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 ame COM ports have been reset Connect product is peor computer and meas continue LEE V ATTENTION Make sure you now reconnect the USB cable at this point or the reset will not work properly Once the USB cable is reconnected then press the Continue button The software should find the Siren connected to the computer If you are still having trouble contact your Code 3 service department Figure 1A Figure 18 Figure 1C Figure 1D Configuring the Control Head Functions The Siren configuration software is used to assign amplifier module functions to control head switches It can also con figure these functions to operate in various manors The first step in configuring the Siren control head is to understand how to operate the software Whenever the Siren program is started you will come up with the Control Head in the off mode When the user clicks in the area to the left of the switch the software will return to the General Configuration mode Figure 1A Figure 1B is the Level 1 position Figure 1C is the Level 2 position and Figure 1D is the Level 3 Position When the user left clicks in the slide switch area the slide switch will move to the left until it is off When the user right clicks in the slide switch area the slide switch will move to the right until it is in the Level 3 position Clicking on the Green Amber or Red indicator l
21. the push buttons slide switch positions auxil iary inputs etc After clicking on the appropriate control the settings that are available for that control are displayed The setup can be saved for future use US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 39 NOTE Do not connect USB cable to the Z3 Siren until the Z3 Configuration Software has fully loaded Make sure that there is power connected to the two pin connector labeled with 12VDC and GND at the lower right of the Z3 Siren It is IMPORTANT that there is no power to the Ignition input Software Installation on Windows 7 and Vista Before the X Siren can be configured the Siren Configuration Software must be installed onto the host computer 1 Insert the software installation CD into the host computer 2 If AutoPlay window pops up select Run setup exe shown in the window below and go to step 6 otherwise continue to step 3 3 From the Start button select Run then click on Browse and navigate to your CD drive 4 Selectthe Setup exe file and press Open 5 Press OK to run Setup exe which will start the setup 6 Follow the instructions presented by the installation wizard After the software installation is complete the program is started by double clicking on the X icon created on the desktop The user can then configure and assign features and functions to each of the push buttons slide switch positions auxil iary inputs etc After clicking on the appropriate c
22. transfer the software must agree to the terms of this License You may not alter modify or adapt the software or accompanying materials In addition you may not translate decompile dissemble or reverse engineer the software You may also not create any derivative works based on this software A derivative work is defined as a translation or other form in which the software may be recast transformed or adapted A This is a license agreement and not an agreement for sale This is a legal agreement between you the end user and Code3 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 42 X Siren Configuration Software Requirements The Siren Configuration Software requires the following items to function properly aPC or laptop computer with a USB port and a CD ROM drive This will be referred to as the Host Com puter in this manual Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 operating system or higher Software has been tested and verified on Windows XP SP3 Vista 32 Bit amp 64 Bit and Windows 7 32 Bit amp 64 Bit aUSB cable A Male to A Male Four PDF files are available on the CD Those include this manual along with the Installation amp Operation Manual Hardware Quick Install Manual and Software Quick Setup Manual The two full manuals are also available through the help drop down menu of the software A PDF reader is required to view these manuals Software Installation on Windows XP Before the Siren can be configure
23. will jump to Stand or Off thus returning you to the General Configuration options See Figure 2 NOTE The 3 Level switch may be overridden by other push buttons If the push buttons are programmed to a higher level than the position of the 3 Level switch the push buttons will take precedence If the push buttons are programmed to a lower level than the position of the 3 Level switch the 3 Level switch will take precedence The lighting can be set to various levels for the WAIL YELP ALT TONE MANUAL and AUX push buttons Visit these sections in the configuration Software to set these preferences Level 1 gt Level Configuration AA AAR Enabled Horn Transfer FT Activated 2 Activate Switch gt Aus Activate ArrowStik US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 55 Level 2 Left Flash pium Figure 14 Level 3 Ring Transfer gt Left Center Figure 15 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 56 WAIL Switch Configuration This switch controls the Wail tone and its features It cannot be disabled An override tone may be selected The override tone is the Yelp tone by default but can be changed to multiple other tones if desired If SirenLock is disabled the WAIL switch can also activate the 3 Level switch and any of the auxiliary switches Figure 16 is shown with SirenLock disabled Setting the 3 Level Sw
24. 0303212 A1 11 0399 Automatically disables Alt Tone and Disables the Air Horn if any Tone or Light is active 0400 Enable Disable 0401 Remote In 0402 Enable 0403 Enable with Horn Ring Transfer 0404 Always Enabled 0405 Polarity 0406 Negative Activation 0407 Positive Activation 0408 Siren Active 0409 Hit amp Go 0410 Scroll 0411 Scroll On Off 0412 Manual Wail 0413 Whoop 0414 Air Horn 1 0415 Air Horn 2 0416 Siren inactive 0417 None 0418 Manual Wail 0419 Whoop 0420 Air Horn 1 0421 Air Horn 2 Nov 29 2012 Hands Free Scroll None Scroll On Hold Off Manual Wail Whoop Air Horn 1 Air Horn 2 0429 EU Lock 0430 Enable disables Siren Active Siren Inactive and Hands Free features of Remote 0422 0423 0424 0425 0426 0427 0428 Operating Conditions 0431 Operating Voltage 10 15 VDC negative ground Operating Current 0432 8 A when delivering 100 W into 11 Ohm load 13 6 VDC 0433 18 A when delivering 200 W into 5 5 Ohm load 13 6 VDC Standby Current lt 10 mA with backlighting Amplifier Performance 3 dB bandwidth 500 Hz to 3 KHz minimum relative to 1 KHz Total Harmonic Distortion lt 10 below clipping US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 APPENDIX 5 INSTALLATION amp OPERATION MANUAL A PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY SERIES SIREN AND CONTROL HEAD Introduction Standard Featu
25. 0352 Whoop 0353 Air Horn 1 0354 Air Horn 2 0355 Note The Horn Ring always controls the Hands Free Scroll when the feature is activated 0356 Park Kill 0357 Polarity 0358 Negative Activation 0359 Positive Activation 0360 Siren Control 0361 Siren Stand By 0362 Level 3 Switch Control 0363 Level 3A Stand 0364 Level 3B Stand By 0365 Auxiliary Switch Control 0366 Auxiliary No Impact 0367 Auxiliary A Off 0368 Auxiliary A Off while transmission in Park 0369 Auxiliary B No Impact 0370 Auxiliary B Off 0371 Auxiliary B Off while transmission in Park 0372 Auxiliary C No Impact 0373 Auxiliary C Off 0374 Auxiliary C Off while transmission in Park 0375 Auxiliary D No Impact 0376 Auxiliary D Off 0377 Auxiliary D Off while transmission in Park 0378 Auxiliary E No Impact 0379 Auxiliary E Off 0380 Auxiliary E Off while transmission in Park 0381 Auxiliary F No impact 0382 Auxiliary F Off 0383 Auxiliary F Off while transmission in Park 0384 Auxiliary No impact 0385 Auxiliary G Off 0386 Auxiliary G Off while transmission in Park 0387 Auxiliary H No Impact 0388 Auxiliary H Off 0389 Auxiliary H Off while transmission in Park 0390 LightAlert 0391 3 Level Switch Enable Disable 0392 Auxiliary Switches Enable Disable 0393 ArrowStik Switches Enable Disable 0394 Sleep Mode Time Out 0395 Instant 0396 10 minutes 0397 20 minutes 0398 30 Minutes US 2012
26. 306 Both the amplifier module 400 and light bar module 600 receive power via cable connections to a battery not shown suchas a vehicle battery The light bar module 600 may have a dual cable connection to the battery so that three higher gauge cables instead of two lower gauge cables can handle the current needs for driving the light bar An internal communication cable 308 intercon nects processors of the modules 400 600 to facilitate an I O input output communication link between the modules 400 600 and to facilitate communication with the control head module which may connected to the amplifier processor 400 via a CAT 5 SAE J1708 communications cable 310 0042 Alternatively or in addition some or all of the com munication link between components may be direct wired or wireless such as Wi Fi In one example each module has a processor In another example a single processor may be used so that a communication link between the modules and or processors is not needed In yet another example one or more processors control operation of the system in response to received user input and provide system status for display The processors may be independent of each other so that a com munications link between processors is not needed In gen eral a link or cable 308 between storage media encoded with system instructions for execution by one or more of the pro cessors controls the actuation of and the pattern provided through the
27. ANUAL button is pressed 0253 The configuration soft ware provides a warning when this setting is selected since it is not usually desired to have siren without warning lights 0254 Level 1 and or Level 2 and or Level 3A and or Level 3B 0255 Auxiliary A and or Auxiliary B and or Auxiliary C and or Auxiliary D and or Auxiliary E and or Auxiliary F and or Auxiliary G and or Auxiliary H 0256 Whoop 0257 NOTE When MANUAL button is config ured to Siren Inactive Whoop mode the following light switch control settings are available when the MANUAL button is pressed 0258 None NOTE The configuration soft ware provides a warning when this setting is selected since it is not usually desired to have siren without warning lights 0259 Level 1 and or Level 2 and or Level 3 0260 Auxiliary A and or Auxiliary B and or Auxiliary C and or Auxiliary D and or Auxiliary E and or Auxiliary F and or Auxiliary G and or Auxiliary H 0261 Hands Free Scroll 0262 None 0263 Scroll 0264 Manual Wail 0265 Whoop 0266 None NOTE The configuration soft ware provides a warning when this setting is selected since it is not usually desired to have siren without warning lights 0267 Level 1 and or Level 2 and or Level 3 0268 Auxiliary A and or Auxiliary B and or Auxiliary C and or Auxiliary D and or Auxiliary E and or Auxiliary F and or Auxiliary G and or Auxiliary H 0269 The AIR HORN switch can be c
28. E 15V EXTERNAL 20A FUSE BLOWS A AMPLIFIER POWER WIRES REVERSED A CHECK POLARITY POLARITY B REPLACE SPEAKER S NO OUTPUT FROM SPEAKER TONES A SPEAKER NOT CONNECTED OPEN A CHECK SPEAKER WIRING HEARD INSIDE AMPLIFIER MODULE CIRCUIT IN SPEAKER WIRING B REPLACE SPEAKER S B DEFECTIVE SPEAKERS SIREN TONES VOLUME TOO LOW GAR A LOW VOLTAGE TO SIREN AMPLIFIER CHECK WIRING FOR BAD CONNEC BLED B HIGH RESISTANCE IN WIRING DEFEC TIONS CHECK VEHICLE CHARGING TIVE SPEAKER SYSTEM C SPEAKERS PHASED IMPROPERLY B CHECK SPEAKER S WIRING REPLACE SPEAKER S C REFER TO PAGE 3 FOR PROPER PHAS ING 200W OPTION HIGH RATE OF SPEAKER FAILURE A HIGH VOLTAGE TO SIREN A CHECK VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEM B 58 WATT SPEAKER CONNECTED TO 100 B USE CORRECT SPEAKER WATT TAP 58 WATT NOT ALLOWED SIREN CONTINUES TO OPERATE FOR 7 A HIT N GO FEATURE ENGAGED NOR SECONDS AFTER MANUAL BUTTON HORN MAL OPERATION RING IS RELEASED INTERCLEAR WILL NOT POWER AUXILIARY A THERE IS A SHORT IN THE WIRING A CHECK FOR SHORTS INSTALL INTER DEVICES THE LOAD IS GREATER THAN 1 AMP CLEAR BOOSTER KIT PART INTBS P A VOLUME LOW OR NO P A AT ALL A INCREASE P A VOLUME A REFER TO SETUP AND ADJUSTMENT B MICROPHONE NOT COMPLETELY SECTION PLUGGED IN B PLUG MICROPHONE IN SECURELY C DEFECTIVE MICROPHONE C REPLACE MICROPHONE D COMMON MICROPHONE CIRCUIT NOT D CHECK WIRING PROPERLY WIRED E CALL CODE 3 FOR LIST OF ADAPTABLE
29. E INCORRECT MICROPHONE MICROPHONES RRB VOLUME LOW OR NO RRB AT ALL A INCREASE RADIO REBROADCAST A REFER TO SETUP AND ADJUSTMENT VOLUME SECTION B RRB WIRES NOT CONNECTED TO TWO B CHECK RRB CONNECTIONS WAY RADIO EXTERNAL SPEAKER SIREN SOUNDS BY ITSELF A REMOTE SWITCH HORN RING WIRING A CHECK WIRING FOR ANY SHORTING FROM TERMINAL REMOTE SHORTING TO POSITIVE OR TO GROUND EARTH SIREN RUNS PROPERLY BUT SHUTS VEHICLE CIRCUIT BREAKERS NOT RAT A REFER TO SPECIFICATIONS SECTION DOWN WHILE RUNNING THEN STARTS ED PROPERLY AND ARE OVERHEATING PAGE 17 USE A BREAKER RATED AT 1 25 RUNNING AGAIN AFTER A FEW MINUTES ORARE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY TIMES THE AMPERAGE OF THE EXPECTED LOAD CURRENT WHEN POWERED THERE ISA 5 SECOND A CONTROL HEAD HAS FAILED TO COM A CHECK CONNECTION OF CAT 5 CABLE PAUSE AND THEN A FLASH AND BEEP MUNICATE WITH THE AMPLIFIER FROM CONTROL HEAD TO AMPLIFIER EVERY 2 SECONDS CONTINUOUSLY WITH B CONFIGURATION LOAD FAILURE B RESET POWER OUT STOPPING C RELOAD AMPLIFIER CONFIGURATION D CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 Troubleshooting Continued Refer to wiring diagram on page 13 PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY PROBLEM THE GREEN AMBER AND OR RED LEDS FLASH RAPIDLY AND CONTINUOUSLY ANY OF THE ACTIVE AUX A F PUSH BUTTONS FLASH RAPIDLY AND CONTINU OUSLY IF IN LEVEL 3 AND THE VEHICLE IS IN PARK THE RED LEVEL INDICATOR ON THE CONTROL
30. HEAD IS BLINKING AT A SLOW RATE PA ONLY FUNCTIONS FOR 30 SECONDS BEFORE TURNING OFF RRB SHUTS OFF AFTER EXTENDED USE ONE OR MORE OF THE 3 LEVEL FUSES HAVE BLOWN IN THE AMPLIFIER B 12V IS NOT BEING SUPPLIED TO THE 12V 3L INPUT C LEVEL OUTPUT SHORTED A ONE OR MORE OF THE AUX A F FUSES HAVE BLOWN IN THE AMPLIFIER B 12V IS NOT BEING SUPPLIED TO THE AUX A F OUTPUTS A THIS S NORMAL THIS IS COMMUNICAT ING THAT THE LEVEL 3A OR THE LEVEL 3B LIGHTS ARE IN STANDBY TURNED OFF B LOAD MANAGER HAS SENSED LOW INPUT AND TURNED OFF 3A OR 3B A THIS IS NORMAL THE PA IS TURNED OFF AFTER 30 SECONDS TO AVOID THE STUCK MIC POSSIBILITY A THIS IS NORMAL THE RRB SHUTS OFF AFTER EXTENDED PERIOD WHEN THE EQUIPMENT STARTS TO OVERHEAT THIS IS TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE COMPO NENTS IN THE AMPLIFIER A REPLACE THE FUSE S IN THE AMPLI FIER B CHECK INPUT POWER CONNECTION C CHECK CONNECTION TO LOAD A REPLACE THE FUSE S IN THE AMPLI FIER B CHECK HARNESS CONNECTION BE TWEEN THE AMPLIFIER AND THE AUXIL DEVICES A PUT THE VEHICLE BACK INTO DRIVE B CHECK VEHICLE BATTERY VOLTAGE A SIMPLY RELEASE THE PTT BUTTON AND PRESS AGAIN FOR ANOTHER 30 SECONDS OF BROADCAST ABILITY A ALLOW THE AMPLIFIER A FEW MINUTES TO COOL DOWN US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 AV ANVIL TAY LENT HEL do NGELI NOLOUNNGO VIGE T WALSAS IY LOL 2000
31. Manual Wail Wail Stop If set to Wail Stop then pressing the Remote In switch sounds the Wail Stop Air Horn 1 If set to Air Horn 1 then pressing the Remote In switch sounds the Air Hom 1 Air Horn 2 If set to Air Horn 2 then pressing the Remote In switch sounds the Air 2 Turning off the sound or deactivating Hands Free is performed identically to that of the horn ring General Configuration Figure 10 Load Management Load Management allows you to set up to three Dropout Voltage Groups by selecting which output s to drop out when the vehicle power levels fall to the specified groups Voltage Fault Threshold and the Dropout Delay time has elapsed General Configuration Enable Overvoltage Protection gt ET Bnovstik Level Level 3B 171 LoadMGR Figure 11 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 53 SirenLock SirenLock is used to specify which 3 Level switch position Level 1 2 or 3 will activate the siren By default SirenLock is disabled With SirenLock disabled the Siren will be in a Siren Active mode of operation and this will disable the Siren Inactive Function for the Horn Ring input Remote input and Manual push button Air Horn Radio Rebroadcast Manual and Public Address are unaffected by this feature Sleep Mode EF Enabled Figure 12 EU Lock This function is to meet the requirements of some European Union countries to verify the Warning Lights for the emergency
32. N Go is activated by hitting the Horn Ring Vehicle Horn Control or switching the Remote In It will go to the Override tone for 8 seconds and then return to the primary tone The actual tone for the Hit N Go depends on which switch has been pressed The Override tone for the switch that is pressed is what will sound when the Horn Ring or Remote In is pressed The MANUAL switch can be configured to activate Hit N Go but again only works when the siren is active See the MANUAL section for details Scroll Scroll works exactly like Hit N Go except for the following rules Instead of switching to the Hit N Go tone it will switch to the next primary tone The primary tones are the WAIL YELP and ALT TONE Only the ALT TONE is configurable from the default of Hi Lo 1 Instead of switching back after 8 seconds it will continue indefinitely with the next primary tone For example if you press the WAIL switch the Wail tone will sound indefinitely If you tap the horn it will permanently switch to the Yelp tone If you tap the horn again it will permanently switch to the Hi Lo 1 tone If you tap it again it will permanently return to the Wail tone Scroll On Off Functions the same as Scroll except an off state is added into the scroll Manual Wail Siren must be active Press the horn ring to receive the Manual Wail until releasing the horn ring Wail Stop Siren must be active Press the horn ring to receive one Wail Stop then return to the
33. NG to monitor the status of the horn ring switch 0059 An ICSP port 506 is an in circuit serial program ming port for programming the microprocessor 502 The microprocessor is connected to an overvoltage circuit 508 for monitoring the applied voltage and selectively shutting down components or a system when the voltage exceeds a prepro Nov 29 2012 grammed maximum e g 15 volts An external clock 510 may be connected to the microprocessor 502 An I C I O port 512 is connected to and communicates with a light board module processor 602 In order to prevent overheating port 514 monitors temperature sensors positioned adjacent MOSFETs 528 driving the siren speakers 407 Communications port 518 is connected to a USB communication interface such as an MCP2200 for connecting to a USB port of an external com puter e g laptop or desktop to program the processor 502 which controls the amplifier module 400 Port 520 connects to the control head 700 via SAE 71708 circuit such as a D536277 transceiver Digital and analog tones to the siren speakers are provided by either an analog tone timer circuit 524 controlled by and responsive to the microprocessor 502 or by a digital tone signal 522 generated by the microproces sor 502 via a flip flop 526 and a MOSFET circuit 523 driving the speaker s 0060 Input Outputs to from the microprocessor 502 include an PC data port for communicating with a light module processor 602 a SIREN EN
34. US 20120303212A1 a9 United States a2 Patent Application Publication Pub No US 2012 0303212 Al Miller et al 43 Pub Date Nov 29 2012 54 75 73 21 22 60 PROGRAMMABLE CONTROL FOR SIREN AND LIGHTS Daniel S Miller St Louis MO US Roger L Miller Louisville KY US Daniel S Pursley St Peters MO US John C Davis Eureka MO US Inventors Assignee CODE 3 INC St Louis MO US Appl No 13 478 863 Filed May 23 2012 Related U S Application Data Provisional application No 61 489 581 filed on May 24 2011 102 WARNING LIGHT SYSTEM CONTROL Publication Classification 51 Int CI GO6F 17 00 2006 01 52 US ee 701 36 57 ABSTRACT A system comprising a power supply an emergency warning light and a speaker in combination with a control head One or more processors controls operation of the system in response to received user input and provides system status for display Storage media encoded with emergency warning light system instructions for execution by one or more of the processors controls the actuation of the emergency warning light system and controls light patterns generated by the emergency warning light system The storage media is further encoded with siren system instructions for execution by one or more of the processors for controlling the actuation of the siren system and for controlling audibl
35. anging the 3 Level Switch will toggle the ArrowStik back to bright mode US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 62 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 WARRANIY Code 38 Inc s emergency devices are tested and found to be operational at the time of manufacture Provided they are installed and operated in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations Code 3 Inc guarantees all parts and components except the lamps to a period of 1 year LED Lighthead modules to a period of 5 years unless otherwise expressed from the date of purchase or delivery whichever is later Units demonstrated to be defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at the factory service center at no cost Use of lamp or other electrical load of wattage higher than installed or recommended by the factory or use of inappropriate or inadequate wiring or circuit protection causes this warranty to become void Failure or destruction of the product resulting from abuse or unusual use and or accidents is not covered by this warranty Code 38 Inc shall in no way be liable for other damages including consequential indirect or special damages whether loss is due to negligence or breach of warranty CODE 38 INC MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT If a product must be returned for repair or replacement please contact our factory to obtain a Return Go
36. ant Turns the Z Siren off immediately when vehicle ignition is turned off 10 Minutes Delays turning the X Siren off 10 minutes after vehicle ignition is turned off 20 Minutes Delays turning the Siren off 20 minutes after vehicle ignition is turned off 30 Minutes Delays turning the Siren off 30 minutes after vehicle ignition is turned off z General Confiqurat Remote Load Management 20 minutes 30 minutes Figure 8 CA T13 This allows you to automatically set the unit to be California title 13 compliant When CA T13 is enabled ALT TONE will automatically be disabled AIR HORN will be disabled when any siren tone or emergency warning light is active and SirenLock will be enabled for Level 3 CA T13 is disabled by default General Conliguration oad Management Figure 9 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 52 Remote Remote can be set the same way as the Horn Ring with one exception The Remote also has Hands Free options The Hands Free of the Remote tab can be set to the following modes assuming Hands Free is configured on one of the Auxil iary switches and that switch is turned on see figure 10 Hands Free Scroll None If set to None then nothing will happen when the Remote In switch is pressed Scroll If set to Scroll then it functions identical to the Hom Ring in Hands Free mode Manual Wail If set to Manual Wail then pressing the Remote In switch sounds the
37. ck 3 Level Switch and Park Kill features See these sections for details AIR HORN Push Button In its default configuration the AIR HORN push button produces the Air Horn 1 tone as long as it is pressed It will over ride all other siren tones The configuration software can set this tone to Air Horn 1 or Air Horn 2 The AIR HORN push button will work with Park Kill and SirenLock but can be configured to be disabled See the amp Siren Configuration Software User Manual for configuration details US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 15 Auxiliary A H Push Buttons As configured by the Siren Configuration Software eight on off Auxiliary push buttons are readily accessible for controlling the Auxiliary outputs of the Amplifier Each Auxiliary push button can be custom labeled with the supplied label kit Each push button is backlighted when activated to alert the operator The default setting is for each Auxiliary push button to control the corresponding Auxiliary output of the Amplifier Auxiliary A through F supplies power to the load through the connector pins labeled A thru Auxiliary and supplies power with a positive or ground voltage to the load through the connector pins labeled G and H 3 Level Switch The Control Head provides a 3 Level switch for changing the emergency warning mode The 3 Level switch is located in the top left corner of the control head When the 3 Level switch is switched to the far left position the unit is o
38. d Level 3B outputs based on data received from Amplifier processor 0153 4 Turn on and of all Auxiliary a thru H outputs based on data received from Amplifier processor 0154 5 Set Auxiliary G and H polarity either can bea positive or negative output based on data received from Amplifier processor 0155 6 Turn on and off Left Right Center and Flash outputs for controlling a central controlled Arrowstik light 0156 7 Turn on and off Dim output 0157 8 Generate Flash Pattern and Flash Rate for con ventional Arrowstik light outputs 0158 9 Turn on and off conventional Arrowstik light outputs 0159 10 Transmit RLS protocol data to Code 3 Serial Lightbar PX2700CC and Defender Serial Lightbars 0160 11 Monitor Level 1 Level 2 Level 3A and Level 3B output fuses 0161 12 Transmit Level 1 Level 2 Level 3A and Level 3B fuse state to Amplifier processor 0162 13 Monitor Auxiliary A thru F output fuses US 2012 0303212 A1 0163 14 Transmit Auxiliary A thru F fuse state to Ampli fier processor APPENDIX 4 Z3 Technical Specification Design and Feature Description 0164 The siren control head has improved spill resis tance 0165 The siren employs quick connect disconnect technology to allow faster removal from vehicle 0166 The siren provides convenient easy access to the user replaceable fuses 0167 The control head provides warning indication of blown fuses 0168 The
39. d the Siren Configuration Software must be installed onto the host computer 1 Insert the software installation CD into the host computer 2 Ifthe software automatically starts the install process skip to step 6 Otherwise go to the next step 3 From the Windows Start button select Run then click on Browse and navigate to your CD drive 4 Select the Setup exe file and press Open 5 Press OK to run Setup exe which will start the setup 6 Follow the instructions presented by the installation wizard After the software installation is complete the program is started by double clicking on the icon created on the desktop The user can then configure and assign features and functions to each of the push buttons slide switch positions auxil iary inputs etc After clicking on the appropriate control the settings that are available for that control are displayed The setup can be saved for future use NOTE Do not connect USB cable to the Z3 Siren until the Z3 Configuration Software has fully loaded Make sure that there is power connected to the two pin connector labeled with 12 and GND at the lower right of the Z3 Siren It is IMPORTANT that there is no power to the Ignition input Software Installation on Windows 7 and Vista Before the Siren can be configured the Siren Configuration Software must be installed onto the host computer 1 Insert the software installation CD into the host computer 2 If AutoPlay window
40. d for color The toggle switch and the left section of the faceplate of the control head are lined for the color red the center section of the faceplate of the control US 2012 0303212 A1 head is lined for blue and the upper right section of the faceplate ofthe control head is lined for yellow e g amber 0018 FIG 3 is a block diagram of an example system for controlling warning lights and a siren 0019 FIG 4 is a block diagram of an example amplifier module 0020 FIG 5 is a block diagram of an example micropro cessor sub module for the example amplifier module 0021 FIG 6 is a block diagram of an example light mod ule 0022 FIG 7 is a block diagram of an example control head module 0023 APPENDIX 1 illustrates FUNCTIONS CON TROLLED BY AMPLIFIER MODULE processor of an example system 0024 APPENDIX 2 illustrates FUNCTIONS CON TROLLED BY CONTROL HEAD MODULE PROCES SOR of an example system 0025 APPENDIX 3 illustrates FUNCTIONS CON TROLLED BY LIGHT MODULE PROCESSOR of an example system 0026 APPENDIX 4 illustrates Siren System Platform Z31M Siren System Technical Specification of an example system 0027 APPENDIX 5 illustrates a Hardware Installation and Operation Manual of an example system 0028 APPENDIX 6 illustrates a Hardware Quick Install Manual of an example system 0029 APPENDIX 7 illustrates a Quick Start Software Configuration Setup Manual of an example system 0030 APPENDIX 8 i
41. ds 5 HEAD HARNESS CONNECTIONS When viewing the vehicle from the rear the ArrowStik harness is connected in the following order from Driver side to Passenger side Yellow Gray Violet Tan Orange The Right Arrow travels from Yellow to Orange The Left Arrow travels from Orange to Yellow If the Siren ArrowStik function is configured for ArrowStik End Flash the Blue and Brown wires will attach to the two end light heads DIM Control The Siren DIM function supplies 12VDC output when active This output is compatible with the dimming input of older Code 3 ArrowStik prod ucts It is not used with newer Code 3 ArrowStik products This output can supply an absolute maximum of 1 5 amps Programming Siren will come from the factory set to control a CC ArrowStik For details about ArrowStik pattern selection for Code 3 CC Lightbars refer to the Lightbar user manual For an conventional ArrowStik refer to the Siren Configuration Software Manual US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 22 NON CC WIRING CONNECTIONS Figure 6 Figure 7 CC WIRING CONNECTION Figure 8 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 23 Troubleshooti ng Refer to wiring diagram on page 13 NO SIREN OUTPUT A PARK KILL ACTIVATED A SHIFT VEHICLE OUT OF PARK B SIRENLOCK ENGAGED B SELECT PROPER SIRENLOCK LEVEL C SHORTED SPEAKER OR SPEAKER C CHECK CONNECTIONS WIRES SIREN IN OVER CURRENT PRO D CHECK VEHICLE BATTERY TECTION MODE D OVERVOLTAG
42. e system in response to received user input and for pro viding system status for display and storage media encoded with emergency warning light sys tem instructions for execution by one or more of the processors for controlling the actuation of the emer gency warning light system and for controlling light patterns generated by the emergency warning light sys tem the storage media further encoded with siren system instructions for execution by one or more of the proces sors for controlling the actuation ofthe siren system and for controlling audible sounds generated by the siren system 2 The system of claim 1 further comprising an input output I O port for exchanging data with an external com puter 3 The system of claim 2 wherein the I O port comprises a USB port for providing instructions and or data for configur ing one or more of the processors to manage power of the system and or data for configuring one or more ofthe proces sors to manage loads of the system 4 The system of claim 2 wherein the storage media is further encoded with operating options instructions that when executed by one or more of the processors causes the system to receive operating options data over the I O port the oper ating options data when interpreted by one of the processors executing the operating options instructions causes the sys tem so make available for user selection via the user control panel a subset of available system operating
43. e General Configurations you will see an example of your selection displayed This is only an example and may not represent the actual speed of the ArrowStik Activating the RIGHT switch will automatically turn off the LEFT CENTER or FLASH switches Figure 24 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 61 FLASH Switch The FLASH switch operates a conventionally controlled ArrowStik in 1 of 5 selectable patters Standard default Simul taneous Even Odd Left Right or Traveling Ball Additionally the rate may also be modified If you have defined an ArrowStik in the General Configurations you will se an example of your selection displayed This is only an example and may not represent the actual speed of the ArrowStik Activating the FLASH switch automatically turns off the LEFT CENTER or RIGHT switches flash Conf dural 1 Enabled Single Flash 220 FPM SN REN Simultaneous Even Odd Left Right Traveling Ball Figure 25 NOTE The ArrowStik control switch will always operate the Central Controller CC ArrowStik output on the Siren CC ArrowStik flash patterns must be set in the product See the install manual shipped with product DIM Switch The DIM switch is used to dim the light bar and does not have any configuration options Configuration ur s EEE ee E EE RE S 1 Mo Configuration Options Available Figure 26 Please note that when the ArrowStik is in DIM mode ch
44. e Siren Active and Siren Inactive modes of operation The Horn Ring is set to Scroll in the Hands Free mode and cannot be changed Please see the Siren Configuration Software User s Manual for details Hom Ring Transfer The Horn Ring Transfer allows the Horn Ring to be disabled from the vehicle horn and the controls transferred to control other Siren tones The Horn Ring Transfer can be set to occur at Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 or any combination of the three Remote The siren accepts either a positive or a ground signal into the Remote Input wire on the Amplifier This Remote Input wire is usually con nected to a user supplied switch The siren is factory set for a ground signal The Remote input can be configured to multiple functions in the Siren Active Siren Inactive and Hands Free modes of operation Please refer to the Siren Configuration Software User s Manual for details See Table on page 6 for factory settings Hit N Go Hit N Go only works when a siren tone is active Once a siren tone is active Hit N Go is activated simply by pressing the Hom Ring Vehicle Hom Control or pressing the Remote input It will go to the Override tone for 8 seconds and then return to the primary tone The actual tone for the Hit N Go depends on which push button is active If the WAIL push button is active then the Hit N Go Override tone is the Yelp tone If the YELP push button is active then the Hit N Go tone is the Hyper Yelp 1 tone and if the ALT
45. e preset period 12 The system of claim 2 further comprising at least one of the following wherein one or more of the processors is programmed to implement a configurable power manager function or a configurable load manager function wherein one or more of the processors is programmed to implement monitoring voltages or currents of compo nents and includes de energizing a component having a monitored voltage or a monitored current outside a pre set range and wherein at least one of the processors is programmed to monitor a power supply voltage level and recognize dropout voltage groups selectable by a use and wherein in response to the monitored voltage level falling below a specified voltage level for a selected dropout voltage group the processor is programmed to cause the selected dropout voltage group to become de energized 13 The system of claim 12 wherein the preset range and the specified voltage level are each selectable by the user via a USB port connected to one or more of the processors and wherein a delay period must elapse before a group is de energized 14 The system of claim 2 wherein one or more of the processors is programmed to implement a load manager func tion and a configurable delayed shutoff function wherein the load manager when activated controls the power to other equipment in the vehicle through an external solenoid and wherein the configurable delayed shutoff function when acti vated includes a sle
46. e sounds generated by the siren system 108 SIREN SYSTEM STORAGE MEDIA EXTERNAL COMPUTER READABLE MEDLA US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 Sheet 1 of 11 Patent Application Publication WIR S VA 34 BSLO dNOO Paka n at Wid aNd TOBLNOO ARENT ONINWHVAA POL US 2012 0303212 A1 Butt RY 073 Nov 29 2012 Sheet 2 of 11 833833 Vi DIA Patent Application Publication US 2012 0303212 A1 ori Nov 29 2012 Sheet 3 of 11 7 ci 4 i i i i YA YA YA YA YA YA YA YA YA YA YA YA i YA YA YA YA YA YA YA A t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t m 522222 Patent Application Publication US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 Sheet 4 of 11 Patent Application Publication an y E 5 h IROL iE PEGO HEHE VIV 091 Jb Old US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 Sheet 5 of 11 Patent Application Publication Patent Application Publication Nov 29 2012 Sheet 6 of 11 US 2012 0303212 A1 FIG 2 52 Ai ani US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 Sheet 7 of 11 Patent Application Publication Old 2014 338 004 OVSH IGHINGS
47. ed at the factory service center at no cost Use of lamp or other electrical load of a wattage higher than installed or recommended by the factory or use of inappropriate or inadequate wiring or circuit protection causes this warranty to become void Failure or destruction of the product resulting from abuse or unusual use and or accidents is not covered by this warranty Code 36 Inc shall in no way be liable for other damages including consequential indirect or special damages whether loss is due to negligence or breach of warranty CODE 38 INC MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF FITNESS OR MERCHANTABILITY WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT If a product must be returned for repair or replacement please contact our factory to obtain a Return Goods Authorization Number RGA number before you ship the product to Code 38 Inc Write the RGA number clearly on the package near the mailing label Be sure you use sufficient packing materials to avoid damage to the product being returned while in transit Code 38 Inc reserves the right lo repair or replace at its discretion Code 38 Inc assumes no responsibility or liability for expenses incurred for the removal and for reinstallation of products requiring service and or repair nor for the packaging handling and shipping nor for the handling of products returned to sender after the service has been rendered Problems or Questions Call The Tec
48. ee mode is directly linked to the Auxiliary push buttons By default the Hands Free mode is disabled When an Auxiliary push button is configured for Hands Free and that Auxiliary push button has been turned on the Hands Free mode is active but waiting for an initial press of the hom ring to activate the WAIL push button A second press of the hom ring will activate the YELP push button Pressing the hom ring third time will activate the ALT TONE push button A fourth press of the hom ring will retum to the WAIL push button This type of scrolling will con tinue until the user deactivates the Hands Free Scroll Pressing the Auxiliary push button turns off the sound and deactivates the Hands Free Scroll Pressing and holding the horn ring will turn off the sound but leave Hands Free Scroll in the active mode The Remote input and Manual push button can also be configured for multiple functions during Hands Free mode Please refer to Z3 Siren Configuration Manual for details See Table on page 6 for factory settings Hom Ring The siren accepts either a positive or a ground signal into the Hom Ring input on the Amplifier The Horn Ring signal is disconnected from the vehicle and connected to the Horn Ring input of the Amplifier The Horn Relay wire is then run from the Amplifier to the horn of the vehicle This allows the Horn Ring to execute some of the user selectable functions of the amp Siren The Horn Ring can be configured to multiple functions in th
49. ents of California Title 13 0081 In one example implementation at least one of the processors implements a load manager function and or a con figurable delayed shutoff function wherein the load manager when configured controls the power to other equipment in the vehicle through an external solenoid The configurable delayed shutoff function when configured includes a sleep delay timer such that the system remains active after the vehicle ignition is turned off for the duration ofthe sleep delay timer 0082 The load manages function and or the delayed shut off function control the power supplied to other loads in the vehicle such that the power to these other loads are turned off US 2012 0303212 A1 when the use turns off the vehicle ignition and or the voltage of the battery for the vehicle has dropped below a predeter mined voltage level 0083 For purposes of illustration programs and other executable program components such as the operating sys tem are illustrated herein as discrete blocks It is recognized however that such programs and components reside at vari ous times in different storage components of the computer and are executed by the data processor s of the computer 0084 Although described in connection with an exem plary computing system environment example implementa tions are operational with numerous other general purpose or special purpose computing system environments or configu rations The comp
50. ep delay timer such that the system remains active after the vehicle ignition is turned off for the duration of the sleep delay timer 15 A system for controlling the use of an emergency warn ing light and for controlling the use of a siren in a motorized vehicle said system comprising a user control panel for receiving user input and for dis playing system status US 2012 0303212 A1 one or more processors for controlling operation of the system in response to received user input and for pro viding system status for display and storage media encoded with system instructions for execu tion by one or more ofthe processors for controlling the actuation of and the pattern provided through the emer gency warning light and for controlling the actuation of and the audible sounds generated by the siren wherein one or more of the processors is programmed to reset a PTT function after a preset period oftime elapses after a PTT push button is continuously engaged to acti vate the PTT function for providing audio via a speaker to prevent the PTT function from remaining activated beyond the preset period 16 A system for controlling the use of an emergency warn ing light and for controlling the use of a siren in a motorized vehicle said system comprising a user control panel for receiving user input and for dis playing system status one or more processors for controlling operation of the system in response to received user inpu
51. ergency warning light system The storage media further encoded with siren system instructions for execution by oneor more ofthe processors controls the actua tion ofthe siren system and controls audible sounds generated by the siren system 0009 In another example a system is provided for con trolling the use of an emergency warning light and for con trolling the use of a siren in a motorized vehicle A user control panel receives user input and displays system status One or more processors controls operation of the system in response to received user input and provides system status for display Storage media encoded with system instructions for execution by oneor more ofthe processors controls the actua tion of and the pattern provided through the emergency warn ing light and controls the actuation of and the audible sounds generated by the siren Alternatively or in addition the system may have one or more of the following 0010 wherein when a push to talk PTT function is activated for providing audio via a speaker one or more of the processors resets the PTT function after a preset period of being activated so that the reset returns the system to its previous condition even though the PTT function continues to be active thereby avoiding a sys tem operation in which the PTT function is activated beyond the preset period 0011 more of the processors is programmed to implement a configurable power manager function o
52. es the Yelp tone when pressed By default it also turns on the Level 3 lights but this is configurable to Level 2 Level 1 or no lights The override tone is also configurable for this feature Pressing the push button a second time tums this feature off Operation of this feature is affected by SirenLock 3 Level Switch and Park Kill features See these sections for details ALT TONE Push Button Both the primary and override tones are configurable for this push button This push button produces the Hi Lo 1 tone when pressed It also turns on the Level 3 lights but this is configurable to Level 2 Level 1 or no lights The override tone is the Hyper Lo 1 tone Pressing the push button a second time turns this feature off This push button can be disabled in the configuration software Operation of this fea ture is affected by SirenLock 3 Level Switch and Park Kill features See these sections for details MANUAL Push Button In its default configuration this push button generates the Manual Wail tone When pressed the Manual Wail tone will ramp up to its highest tone and hold It will hold as long as the MANUAL push button is held When the MANUAL push button is released the tone will ramp down and return to the previous function The configuration software can change this to be in Hit N Go mode Scroll mode or Wail Stop mode This can also be configured to react differently based on Siren status Operation of this feature is affected by SirenLo
53. fety of the vehicle occupants NOTE Setups and adjustments will be made in steps that may require ac cess to the rear area of the unit Plan the installation and wiring accordingly Figure 3 All devices should be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions and securely fastened to vehicle elements of sufficient strength to withstand the forces applied to the device Ease of operation and convenience to the operator should be the prime consideration when mounting the siren and controls Adjust the mounting angle to allow maximum operator vis ibility Do not mount the Control Head Module in a location that will obstruct the drivers view Mount the microphone clip in a convenient location to allow the operator easy access Devices should be mounted only in locations that conform to their SAE identification code as described in SAE Standard J1849 For example electronics designed for interior mounting should not be placed underhood etc Controls should be placed within convenient reach of the driver or if intended for two person operation the driver and or passenger In some vehicles multiple control switches and or using methods such as horn ring transfer which utilizes the vehicle horn switch to toggle between siren tones may be necessary for convenient operation from two positions Convenient reach is defined as the ability of the operator of the siren system to manipulate the controls from their normal driv ing riding
54. ff When the 3 Level switch is in the first position from the left the level 1 configuration of the lights is turned on When the 3 Level switch is in the second position from the left the level 1 amp 2 con figuration of lights are turned on When the 3 Level switch is in the third position from the left the level 1 2 amp 3 configuration of the lights are turned on Level 1 2 amp 3 activate the LightAlert if supplied These default settings can be altered using the amp Siren Configuration Software 3 Level Switch may be overridden by other push buttons If the push buttons are programmed to a higher level than the position of the 3 Level switch the push buttons will take precedence If the push buttons are programmed to a lower level than the position of the 3 Level switch the 3 Level switch will take precedence The lighting can be set to various levels for the WAIL YELP ALT TONE MANUAL and AUX push buttons Visit these sections in the configuration software to set these preferences 3 Color Status LED Three LEDs are visible on the front of the remote siren amplifier When the 3 Level switch is set to Level 1 the green LED lights When the siren is set to Level 2 both the green and yellow LEDs light When the siren is set to Level 3 the green yellow and red LEDs light These LEDs indicate the level of the siren and controls These Levels are configurable in the Siren Configuration Software User Manual Hands Free Hands Fr
55. fic directing light communication parallel port 698 controls the traffic directing device An ICSP port 610 permits in circuit serial programming ICSP An external clock 612 is con nected to the processor 602 An FC I O port 613 is connected to and communicates with the amplifier processor via port 512 ACC Arrowstik connector 614 is for operating centrally controlled Arrowstik amp light products An IC 616 is con nected to the processor 602 to control the auxiliary circuits E H 618 619 Also solid state relays 620 connect to the processor to control the level 1 3 connector circuit 624 and the auxiliary circuits AD 622 Ports 626 628 also monitor the auxiliary A F fuses and the level 1 3 fuses respectively 0075 FIG 7 is a block diagram of an example control head module In this example the microprocessor 702 for the control head may be PIC 16F887 E PT processor The microprocessor 702 interfaces with a backlighting circuit 704 to dim the LED lighting for the flash left center right manual and air horn push buttons on the control head FIGS 1A 1D 2 A control head communication connector 706 connects to the SAE port ofthe amplifier microprocessor 502 via an SAE circuit 724 and to the PA microphone via connec tor 708 A connector 710 provides a programming input to the processor 702 which also connects level 1 3 switch circuit 712 e g the red toggle switch and the push buttons for manual siren and air horn operation 714 A
56. gement The Load Manager allows setup of three Dropout Voltage Groups by selecting which output to drop out when the vehicle power levels fall below the specified voltage for that group The default is for no groups to drop out for any reason See the amp Siren Configuration Software User Manual for configuration details LoadMGR This output can control the power supplied to other loads in the vehicle The power to these loads can be turned off when the driver turns off the vehicle or the voltage of the battery for the vehicle has dropped below a predetermined voltage level If the Sleep Mode timer is set to value other than instant the LoadMGR will turn off after the Sleep Mode timer has expired see the definition of Sleep Mode This output is current limited to 1 amp continuous Connecting the LoadMGR output to an external relay will allow larger external loads to be controlled The InterClear wire is used for the LoadMGR function InterClear and LoadMGR cannot function simultaneously Park Kill By default Park Kill puts the siren tones in standby and drops out the Level 3 lighting Park Kill occurs when the vehicle is shifted into park Once Park Kill is activated the siren tones are in standby The siren tones will remain in standby until the vehicle is shifted into drive and an action occurs such as pressing one of the Control Head push buttons changing the position of the 3 Level Switch or keying the microphone There are mult
57. h Additionally the rate slow medium fast may also be modi fied In order to configure these settings you must select a 5 6 or 8 head conventional ArrowStik under the ArrowStik tab in the General Configuration section You will always see an example of your selection displayed in the ArrowStik indicator This is only an example and may not represent the actual speed of the ArrowStik Activating the LEFT switch will automatically turn off the CENTER RIGHT or FLASH switches Building 3 Flash Traveling Ball 3 Flash Figure 2 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 60 ArrowStik CENTER Switch The CENTER switch operates a conventional controlled ArrowStik in 1 of 4 selectable patterns Build Collapse Building default Building 3 Flash or Traveling Ball 3 Flash Additionally the rate slow medium fast may also be modified If you have defined an ArrowStik in the General Configurations you will see an example of your selection displayed This is only an example and may not represent the actual speed of the ArrowStik Activating the CENTER switch will automatically turn off the LEFT RIGHT or FLASH switches Figure 23 ArrowStik RIGHT Switch The RIGHT switch operates a conventional controlled ArrowStik in 1 of 4 selectable patterns Build Collapse Building default Building 3 Flash or Traveling Ball 3 Flash Additionally the rate slow medium fast may also be modified If you have defined an ArrowStik in th
58. hnical Assistance HOTLINE 314 996 2800 DE 3 A PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY Code 3 Inc 10986 N Warson Road St Louis Missouri 63114 2029 USA Ph 314 426 2700 Fax 314 426 1337 www code3pse com Code 3 8 Inc a subsidiary of Public Safety Equipment Inc Code 3 is a registered trademark of Revision 0 05 11 Instruction Bock Part No 156543 Code 3 Inc 22011 Public Safety Equipment Inc Printed in USA US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 36 s APPENDIX 6 Z Hardware Quick Install Manual A PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY Siren Hardware Configuration Start by mounting the Control Head to the vehicle It can be mounted with the supplied brackets or permanently mounted in the dash Attach the microphone as shown Once the Control head is mounted and microphone connected mount the amplifier in the trunk of the vehicle Attach the CAT 5 cable T56649 from the Control Head to the Amplifier in the trunk Route the CATS amp cable as needed through the vehicle so it is not vis ible to the driver or passengers If a Central Controller CC light bar is being used with the attach the L R ARROW DIM FLASH cable 756629 from the Amplifier to the CC light bar The Outputs amp DIM cable 756631 does not need to be used unless a second light bar that is of the conventional type is to be attached If a conventional light bar is to be the only light bar used with the then the
59. hrough a communications net work In a distributed computing environment program mod ules may be located in both local and remote computer storage media including memory storage devices 0086 In operation computers and or servers may execute the computer executable instructions such as those illustrated herein to implement aspects of the invention 0087 Examples may be implemented with computer ex ecutable instructions The computer executable instructions may be organized into one or more computer executable components or modules on a tangible computer readable storage medium Examples may be implemented with any number and organization of such components or modules For example Example implementations are not limited to she specific computer executable instructions or the specific components or modules illustrated in she figures and described herein Other example implementations may include different computer executable instructions or com ponents having more or less functionality than illustrated and described herein 0088 The order of execution or performance ofthe opera tions in examples illustrated and described herein is not essential unless otherwise specified That is the operations may be performed in any order unless otherwise specified and example implementations may include additional or fewer operations than those disclosed herein For example it Nov 29 2012 is contemplated that executing or performing a pa
60. ights in the Configura tion Software allows the user to jump directly to that level s options The parameters for each control are displayed by clicking on the graphical representation of the desired push button slide switch position or function hereafter referred to collectively as controls lower right corner of the screen offers the user a description of the selected controls functions US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 47 General Configuration When the program first starts or when the 3 Level Switch is in the left most position Figure 1A and no push buttons are pressed the General Configuration settings are visible see Figure 2 below NOTE IF ANY BUTTON IS PRESSED SIM PLY FLIP THE 3 LEVEL SWITCH TO THE POSITION SHOWN IN FIGURE 1A TO SEE THE GENERAL CONFIGURA TION SETTINGS These settings allow you to configure the 3 Level Switch ArrowStik Horn Ring Park Kill Light Alert Sleep Mode T13 Remote In Load Management and SirenLock options KIN EIN Y 8 ArrowStik Controls N MANUAL N N AIR HORN S Configuratio 0888 5 Control Options Description Figure 2 eneral Configuration 3 Level Switch Over llows you to configure the 3 Level Switch Function 5 functionality to 1 of 4 functions Progressive default Independent Semi Piogressive or User Defined Progressive ogressive will light up each level progressively saving the previous level options active Indepe
61. inations should only be made to substantial chassis components preferably directly to the vehicle battery The user should install a fuse sized to approximately 12596 of the maximum Amp capacity in the supply line and each switched circuit to protect against short circuits For example a 30 Amp fuse should carry a maximum of 24 Amps DO NOT USE 1 4 DIAMETER GLASS FUSES AS THEY ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR CONTINUOUS DUTY IN SIZES ABOVE 15 AMPS Circuit breakers are very sensitive to high temperatures and will false trip when mounted in hot environments or operated close to their capacity Fuses or circuit breakers should be located as close to the power takeoff points as possible and properly sized to protect the wiring and devices US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 Connection of a 58 watt speaker to the siren amplifier will cause the speaker to burn out and will void the speaker WARNING VAN warranty i i Amplifier Power Distribution The Level 1 2 3A and 3B outputs can supply a maximum of 15 Amps each or a combined total of 50 Amps Each Level has a 20 Amp fuse installed inside the Amplifier Fuses may be accessed through the panel on top of the Amplifier The Auxiliary outputs A B C and D can supply a maximum of 5 amps each Auxiliary outputs E F G and H can supply a maximum of 10 amps each The combined total for all Auxiliary outputs is 50 Amps Auxiliary outputs A B C and D have 7 5 amp fuses and Auxiliary outputs E F G and H have
62. ing a digital volume control are implemented by the amplifier module processor 502 includ ing separate and independent volume control for radio re broadcast RRB and public address PA transmissions of audio provided by a microphone connected to the control head The microphone has a PTT press to talk push button which is also responsive to a volume adjustment mode for digitally adjusting the potentiometer 426 to adjust the vol ume 0072 Optionally the amplifier module processor 502 may execute computer instructions broadcasting two way radio reception over the siren speakers 407 when two way radio is connected to an auxiliary port of the amplifier module 400 0073 In FIG 5 the other inputs and outputs to the ampli fier module 400 which are illustrated in FIG 4 are directly or indirectly via circuits connected to the processor 502 These inputs and outputs are represented by I O ports 532 0074 FIG 6 is a block diagram of an example light mod ule 600 In this example the microprocessor 602 for an emer gency warning light such as a light bar may be any processor having serial and parallel ports such as a PIC 16F887 E PT processor The microprocessor 602 interfaces with power stabilization circuitry 604 for controlling the voltage applied to the light bar A light bar parallel communication port 606 connects to a centrally controlled light bar 1 e an emergency warning light to control the light bar Arrowstik traf
63. ion for the Horn Ring input Remote input and Manual push button In the Siren Configuration Software the SirenLock can be changed to allow siren tones when in Level 1 Level 2 and or in Level 3 Air Hom Radio Rebroadcast Manual and Public Address are unaffected by this feature LightAlert By default the LightAlert feature will produce an audible beep on a periodic basis if any lighting is activated including Auxiliary and Ar rowStik push buttons This is intended to alert the operator that lights are on The amp Siren Configuration Software allows this feature to be disabled for selected functions Sleep Mode This is by default set to instantly turn off the Siren system when the vehicle ignition is turned off This can also be set in the configu ration software to turn off after 10 20 or 30 minutes Not Configurable Alarm This is an input that senses a 12VDC signal even when ignition is turned off Connect the wire labeled ALARM to a circuit that can supply a 12VDC signal when activated When a 12VDC signal is seen on this input a repetitive alarm will sound on the output speakers continuously until the 12VDC signal is removed For example this can be used to alarm the police officer when a temperature sensor a K 9 unit has reached dangerous levels The alarm will continue until the temperature sensor has returned to safe levels Automatic Short Circuit Protection The siren will sense a short circuit on the spea
64. iple options that can be configured in the configuration software The Level 3A and siren tones are in standby during Park Kill and the Auxiliary buttons are not affected by the Park Kill function by default See the amp Siren Configuration Software manual for details The default for the polarity of the Park Kill input is ground configurable to positive voltage If the Park Kill input is switched to ground by shifting into park it will activate the Park Kill functions InterClear Connect to the device or circuit that is to be activated by the InterClear feature The InterClear circuit supplies power to the Inter Clear wire and it is internally current limited at 1 Amp Power is supplied to the InterClear wire when Hit N Go is activated Power is also supplied to this wire when the Manual Wail or Wail Stop functions are activated EU Lock This function is to meet the requirements of some European Union countries to verify that the Warning Lights for the emergency vehicle are actually operational before allowing the siren to generate tones This is normally configured to be disabled in the amp Siren Configuration Soft ware It can be enabled during configuration of the siren This feature requires user provided current sense module for the lights SirenLock By default the SirenLock feature is disabled With SirenLock disabled the 2 Siren will be in a Siren Active mode of operation and this will disable the Siren Inactive Funct
65. itch option in this section may affect the function of the 3 Level Switch See the 3 Level Switch section for further explanation Figure 16 YELP Switch Configuration This switch controls the Yelp tone and its features It cannot be disabled An override tone may be selected The override tone is the Hyper Yelp 1 by default but can be changed to multiple other tones if desired If SirenLock is disabled the YELP switch can also activate the 3 Level switch and any of the auxiliary switches Figure 17 is shown with SirenLock disabled Setting the 3 Level Switch option in this section may affect the function of the 3 Level switch See the 3 Level Switch section for further explanation lt Yelp Configuratii Level 3 Red Figure 17 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 57 ALT TONE Switch Configuration The Primary Tone is user selectable from multiple tones The Override Tone is user selectable from multiple tones and it should be different than that selected as the Primary Tone If SirenLock is disabled the ALT TONE switch can also activate the 3 Level switch and any of the auxiliary switches Figure 18 is shown with SirenLock disabled Setting the 3 Level Switch option in this section may affect the function of the 3 Level switch See the 3 Level Switch section for further explanation MANUAL Alt Tone Configuration gt Oveitide one Figure 18 The MANUAL switch has multiple functions described be
66. ized vehicle said system comprising a user control panel for receiving user input and for dis playing system status one or more processors for controlling operation of the system in response to received user input and for pro viding system status for display and storage media encoded with system instructions for execu tion by one or more of the processors for controlling the actuation of and the pattern provided through the emer gency warning light and for controlling the actuation of and the audible sounds generated by the siren wherein one or more of the processors is programmed to implement a load manager function and a configurable delayed shutoff function wherein the load manager when activated controls the power to other equipment in the vehicle through an external solenoid and wherein the configurable delayed shutoff function when activated includes a sleep delay timer such that the system remains active after the vehicle ignition is turned off for the duration of the sleep delay timer
67. ker terminals and automatically go to standby until the fault is removed Once the fault is removed the siren will return to normal operation Instant On There is no ON OFF switch Selecting any siren function or keying the microphone will activate the selected siren function assuming the siren is properly installed and the vehicle s ignition is switched on Microphone Pressing the push button on the microphone will automatically override the current mode of the siren tones and switches to public address mode Push To Talk PTT is highest priority and overrides all other siren tones The microphone is easily plugged into the Control Head with a modular phone plug This allows the microphone to be unplugged for service or replacement Stuck Mic When the PTT push button is pressed the siren will disable the PTT after 30 seconds of being held The siren will return to its previ ous condition even though the push button is still being held in the on position This will avoid the situation where the PTT push button is stuck in the on position for extended periods To continue using the PTT simply release the PTT push button and press it again Nov 29 2012 5 Aiuejog H xny Saja 4O UO 21880 uoD gt UNJ pajqeu3 HXNY 5 AJ nejod 9 Xh Y paul 3as 8 5xnv US 2012 0303212 1 J XNY sayeanay 0790 218301 uoun peigeu3 u
68. lifier processor 0136 11 Adjust PTT PA volume and transmit value to Amplifier processor 0137 12 Adjust RRB volume and transmit value to Amplifier processor 0138 13 Generate Flash Pattern and Flash Rate for ArrowStik indicator LEDs based on data received from Amplifier processor 0139 14 Control Auxiliary Button active LEDs based on data received from Amplifier processor 0140 15 Control Wail Yelp and Alt Tone Button active LEDs based on data received from Amplifier processor 0141 16 Control DIM Button active LED based on data received from Amplifier processor 0142 17 Control 3 Level Switch LEDs based on data received from Amplifier processor 0143 13 Dim Arrowstik light and 3 Level Switch LEDs when Dim mode is active 0144 19 Generate LightAlert beep when LightAlert is active 0145 20 Set LightAlert beep rate 0146 21 Generate Key Click beep whenever any button is pressed 0147 22 Blink 3 Level LED indicators based on fuse data received from Amplifier processor 0148 23 Blink Auxiliary LED indicators based on fuse data received from Amplifier processor 0149 24 Blink Level 3 LED indicator based on Park Kill data received from Amplifier processor APPENDIX 3 Functions Controlled by Light Module Processor 0150 1 Receive data from Amplifier via internal cable 0151 2 Transmit data to Amplifier via internal cable 0152 3 Turn on and off Level 1 Level 2 Level 3A an
69. llustrates a Software User Manual of an example system 0031 Corresponding reference characters indicate corre sponding parts throughout the drawings DETAILED DESCRIPTION 0032 FIGS 1A 1D are example screen shots of displays presented by software for configuring an amplifier module Many parameters of the example system may be specified by the user some of which have limited ranges minimums and or maximums Example settings and their purpose are dis cussed below and within the Appendices 0033 FIG 1 is a block diagram of an example system 100 for controlling the actuation of a warning light system 102 and siren system 104 in a motorized vehicle such as an emer gency vehicle The example system 100 includes a control panel 106 one or more processors 103 storage media 110 and an input output I O port 112 such as a USB or other port The control panel 106 may be used to receive user input for example is push buttons switches touchpad etc and may be used to display system status 0034 The processor s 103 execute programming instruc tions stored on storage media 110 to control the operation of the system such as the actuation of the warning light system and the light patters generated by the warning light system in response to received user input and to provide system status for display by the control panel 106 The processor s 108 also execute other programming instructions stored on stor age media 110 to c
70. low Mani al Gonfiqur LN S S E ER 34 Enabled Siren Active Hands Free Function Figure 19 Siren Active Function None MANUAL switch is disabled Hit N Go When the siren is active each time the MANUAL switch is pressed the siren will sound the Hit N Go tone that has been assigned as the override tone for seven seconds It will then revert back to previous tone Scroll When the siren is active each time the MANUAL switch is pressed the siren will scroll to the next of the three primary tones Wail Yelp and Alt tones When the last tone is reached it will scroll back to the Wail tone Manual Wail When the siren is active and the MANUAL switch is pressed the siren will start the Manual Wail tone The tone will ramp up and hold the highest note until the MANUAL switch is released Once released the tone will ramp down and return to the active siren Wail Stop When the siren is active and the MANUAL switch is pressed the siren will start the Wail Stop tone The tone will ramp up and hold the highest note until the MANUAL switch is released Once re leased the tone will immediately return to the active siren US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 58 Hands Free Function None Hands Free MANUAL switch is disabled Scroll If set to Scroll and Hands Free is activated then the siren will scroll through all tones available to the every time the MANUAL button is pres
71. ly aPCorlaptop computer with a USB port and a CD ROM drive This will be referred to as the Host Com puter in this manual Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 operating system or higher Software has been tested and verified on Windows XP SP3 Vista 32 Bit amp 64 Bit and Windows 7 32 Bit amp 64 Bit aUSB cable A Male to A Male Four PDF files are available on the CD Those include this manual along with the Installation amp Operation Manual Hardware Quick Install Manual and Software User Manual The two full manuals are also available through the help drop down menu of the software A PDF reader is required to view these manuals Software Installation on Windows XP Before the Siren can be configured the amp Siren Configuration Software must be installed onto the host computer 1 Insert the software installation CD into the host computer 2 Ifthe software automatically starts the install process skip to step 6 Otherwise go to the next step 3 From the Windows Start button select Run then click on Browse and navigate to your CD drive 4 Select the Setup exe file and press Open 5 Press OK to run Setup exe which will start the setup 6 Follow the instructions presented by the installation wizard After the software installation is complete the program is started by double clicking on the icon created on the desktop The user can then configure and assign features and functions to each of
72. ment is intended for use by authorized personnel only Itis the user s responsibility to understand and obey all laws regarding emergency waming devices The user should check all applicable city state and federal laws and regulations Code 3 Inc assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device Proper installation is vital to the performance of the siren and the safe operation of the emergency vehicle It is important to recognize that the operator of the emergency vehicle is under psychological and physiological stress caused by the emergency situation The siren system should be installed in such a manner as to A Not reduce the acoustical performance of the system B Limit as much as practical the noise level in the passenger compartment of the vehicle C Place the controls within convenient reach of the operator so that he can operate the system without losing eye contact with the roadway Emergency warning devices often require high electrical voltages and or currents Properly protect and use caution around live electrical connections Grounding or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current arcing which can cause personal injury and or severe vehicle damage including fire PROPER INSTALLATION COMBINED WITH OPERATOR TRAINING IN THE PROPER USE OF EMERGENCY WARNING DEVICES IS ESSENTIAL TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC Standard Features The Siren consists of a remotely
73. ment with the vehicle The LoadMGR continues to sup ply this output until the input voltage to the amplifier drops below a configurable level or until the ignition is turned off and the sleep timer expires 0046 In example implementation the InterClear cir cuit is internally current limited to one 1 amp If an appli cation requires higher currents a power booster may be used Also shown in FIG 4 are the inputs 419 420 from the micro phone which are connected via the control head 700 includ ing a radio re broadcast RRB and or microphone signal conditioning circuit 422 There is also a microphone con trolled switch 424 which is connected to a digital potentiom eter 426 and an amplifier circuit 428 to control volume The digital potentiometer 426 is controlled by via FC port 434 to adjust the volume during PTT PA push to talk public address and RRB radio re broadcast operation During PTT PA and RRB operation an operator may adjust the vol ume setting and the adjusted setting is stored in memory Thus the amplifier microprocessor sub module 500 e g microprocessor 502 stores in memory the previous digital volume control setting during each of PTT PA and RRB operation and sets the potentiometer 426 at the previous set ting the next time PTT PA or RRB operation is actuated by the operator Also part ofthe related connections are a circuit 430 controlling a DC bias of the audio circuit and a voice input 432 audio p
74. n Arrowstik simu Nov 29 2012 lator circuit 716 on the face ofthe control head is driven by the processor 702 to indicate that the traffic directing signal is illuminating a move right pattern a move left pattern a move left or right pattern or a flash pattern Three LEDs indicating the position of the toggle switch and thus the level of opera tion are connected at 718 The button controls for the Arrow stik light are connected at 720 An internal audio device e g piezo buzzer or speaker for the control head e g to beep or sound alarms is connected at 722 The push buttons for auxiliary A H dim wail yelp and alternative tone on the face of the control head 700 are connected at 726 0076 Optionally the control head processor 702 may include a configurable light alert function in which an audible signal is generated on a periodic basis when any lighting is activated including auxiliary and traffic directing lighting 0077 In one example implementation at least one of the processors is programmed to implement a configurable power manager function or a configurable load manager function For example at least one of the processors is pro grammed to implement monitoring voltages or currents of components and includes de energizing a component having a monitored voltage or a monitored current outside a preset range As another example at least one of the processors is programmed so implement monitoring current or voltage
75. ndent will activate each level independently tuming off the previous level options emi Progressive will operate level 1 and level 2 dependently while level 3 activates all 3 levels and aa AA AA AA AA AA AAA AAA u Ss Figure 2 Only one switch or push button may be configured at a time When confiquring the 3 Level switch you must left click the mouse for the switch to flip to the left and right click to flip to the right US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 48 The configuration options are as follows 3 Level Switch The settings for the 3 Level Switch Figure 3 allow you to choose how the 3 Level Switch will respond when in each level of operation There are four options to choose from Progressive Lights up each level progressively leaving the previous level options on This is the most common and is the default Independent Each level is activated independently from one another This can be seen when flipping the 3 Level Switch You will notice it only lights the yellow LED when switched to Level 2 and only the red LED lights when switched to Level 3 Semi Progressive Levels 1 amp 2 are independent while level 3 activates all 3 levels User Defined Allows you to choose how you want each level to operate Level 1 will always operate Level 1 and is therefore not customizable General Configuratio s Level 3 Options gt Level 2 Only Level 1 amp Level 2 Level 3 Only Level 1 amp Level
76. ned total Level 1 amp 2 15 Amp Maximum Each Level 25 Amp Maximum Total Green 1 amp Yellow 2 LED Indication Level 3A amp 3B 15 Amp Maximum Each Level 25 Amp Maximum Total Red 3 LED Indication AUX A thru D 5 Amp Maximum Each Aux 20 Amp Maximum Total AUX E thru H 10 Amp Maximum Each Aux 30 Amp Maximum Total ArrowStik 8 Output not internally fused Ground Switching 5A Per Output DIM Output 12VDC 1 5A Internally Protected System Weight Amplifier 4 2 165 1 9 Kg Control Head amp 1 1165 0 5 Kg Microphone Boxed Unit 9 5 Ibs 4 3 Kg Size Amplifier 9 750 L x 6 832 W x 3 936 H Control Head 6 80 L x 3 30 H x 1 07 D Switch will increase depth dimension to 1 95 D Temperature 22F thru 149F 30C thru 65C SAE Equipment Type EVS1 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 28 Siren Control Head Exploded View US 2012 0303212 A1 29 f Siren Control Head Parts List Ref No Description Purchasable Part No 1 8 32 X 1 4 Hex Head MS T10385 2 Control Head Mounting Bracket T10924 3 1 4 20 X 3 8 Hex Head MS T10912 4 Rev Lock 1 2 Nylon Staf 5 Sheet Metal Base Plate 6 187 OD 4 40 Standoff 7 4 Position Switch Assembly T56634 8 4 40 X 3 8 Phil Pan HD 9 Control HD PCB 10 Molded Keypad 11 Molded Control Housing T15281 12 Moulded Switch Knob 715286 13 Part of Amp Wiring Label To order a complete Siren Control Head order part number S39284M The Siren Control Head will no
77. nes Adjustable Backlighting and much more Sirens are an integral part of an effective audio visual emergency warning system However sirens are only short range secondary warning devices The use of a siren does not insure that all drivers can or will observe or react to an emergency warning signal particularly at long distances or when either vehicle is traveling at a high rate of speed Sirens should only be used in a combination with effective warning lights and never relied upon as a sole warning signal Never take the right of way WARNING for granted It is your responsibility to be sure you can proceed safely before entering an intersection driving against traffic or responding at a high rate of speed The effectiveness of this warning device is highly dependent upon correct mounting and wiring Read and follow the manu facturer s instructions before installing this device The vehicle operator should check the equipment daily to insure that all features of the device operate correctly To be effective sirens must produce high sound levels that potentially can inflict hearing damage Installers should be warned to wear hearing protection clear bystanders from the area and not to operate the siren indoors during testing Vehicle operators and occupants should assess their exposure to siren noise and determine what steps such as consultation with professionals or use of hearing protection should be implemented to protect their hearing This equip
78. o output voltage the control head signals the operator e g audibly or via a flashing light 0065 Inone example implementation the amplifier mod ule processor 502 implements programmable multiple siren tone sets responsive to activation of the following on the control head 0066 WAIL push button so that the microprocessor 502 generates a wail tone via speakers 407 when the WAIL push button is pressed 0067 A YELP push button so that the microprocessor 502 generates a yelp tone via speakers 407 when the YELP push button is pressed 0068 A ALT TONE push button so that the micropro cessor 502 generates the Hi Lo tone via speakers 407 when the ALT TONE push button is pressed and US 2012 0303212 A1 0069 MANUAL push button so that the micropro cessor 502 generates a MANUAL wail tone via speakers 407 when the MANUAL push button is pressed 0070 Usually a PTT push button is pressed on a micro phone to activate the PTT function In one example imple mentation the amplifier module processor 502 resets the PTT function after a preset period e g 30 seconds of being held so that the reset returns to its previous condition even though the PTT push button is still being held in the on position This avoids the situation where the PTT push button is stuck in the ON position for extended periods such as beyond the preset period 0071 In example implementation computer execut able instructions for provid
79. ods Authorization Number RGA number before you ship the product to Code 36 Inc Write the RGA number clearly on the package near the mailing label Be sure you use sufficient packing materials to avoid damage to the product being returned while in transit Code 3 Inc reserves the right to repair or replace at discretion Code 33 Inc assumes no responsibility liability for expenses incurred for the removal and or reinstallation of products requiring service and or repair nor for the packaging handling and shipping nor for the handling of products returned to sender after the service has been rendered Problems or Questions Call The Technical Assistance HOTLINE 314 996 2800 un DE 2 A PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY Code 3 Inc 10986 N Warson Road St Louis Missouri 63114 2029 USA Ph 314 426 2700 Fax 314 426 1337 www code3pse com Code 3 8 Inc a subsidiary of Public Safety Equipment Inc Code 3 is a registered trademark of Revision 0 05 11 Instruction Book Part No T68642 Code 3 Inc 2011 Public Safety Equipment Inc Printed in USA US 2012 0303212 A1 What is claimed is 1 A system for controlling the use of an emergency warn ing light system and for controlling the use of a siren system in a motorized vehicle said system comprising a user control panel for receiving user input and for dis playing system status one or more processors for controlling operation of th
80. of the power supply and includes dropout voltage groups wherein a user selects one or more groups of outputs of she system to de energize when the power supply levels fall below a specified voltage level for each selected group In one embodiment the preset range and or the specified voltage level are each configurable by the user via a USB port con nected to one ofthe processors Alternatively or in addition a delay may be specified before a group is dropped out 0078 In one example implementation at least one of the processors implements a user configurable input voltage monitoring and dropout function in which an input voltage from the power supply is monitored and one or more opera tions are disabled when the input voltage is outside a user configurable range 0079 In one example implementation at least one of the processors includes a lock function selectable at configura tion such that a remote input activates the lock function allowing only allow siren tones to be generated via the speak ers whena signal positive or negative as set in configuration is applied to the remote input This function meets certain requirements of the European Union 0080 In one example implementation at least one of the processors includes a user configurable function which when activated by the use disables speaker Alt Tone functions and disables speaker Air Horn functions when any tone or light is active This function meets certain requirem
81. oftware Connect PC to the USB cable Connect the USB cable to the Z3 Siren Connect power to the Z3 Siren Configure the Z3 Siren in the software as desired Export the configuration to the Z3 Siren Remove USB cable from the Z3 Siren Remove power from the Z3 Siren Repeat steps 6 11 for additional Z3 Sirens Nov 29 2012 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 g Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard S Windows will search for current and updated software B looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the windows ee Web site with your permission gut pivacy polic gt Can Windows connect to windows Update to search for software d P 3 Yes this time only i Yes now and every time connect a device not this time 8 Click Next to continue 1 Select No not this time and press the Next button This wizard helps you install software for USB Serial Port gt If your lt installation CD N or floppy disk What do you want the wizard to do install the software automatically Recommended gt Install from a list or specific location Advance 2 Select Install the software automatically Recommended and press the Next button US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 45 3 AWindows Logo compatibility warning may display n Windows XP it will look like the following screenshot on the left Click on the
82. on and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings The invention is capable of other example implementations and of being practiced or carried out in various ways Also it will be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting 0092 Having described aspects of the invention in detail it will be apparent that modifications and variations are pos sible without departing from the scope ofaspects ofthe inven tion as defined in the appended claims As various changes could be made in the above constructions products and methods without departing from the scope of aspects of the invention it is intended that all matter contained in the above description and showninthe accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense APPENDIX 1 Functions Controlled by Amplifier Module Processor 0093 1 Receive data from Control Head via CATS cable 0094 2 Transmit data to Control Head via CATS cable 0095 3 Receive data from Light Board Head via internal cable 0096 4 Transmit data to Light Board via internal cable 0097 5 Receive configuration data from computer via USB connector 0098 6 Transmit configuration data to computer via USB connector 0099 7 Store all configuration settings for system in EEPROM 0100 8 Store Control Head Backlight In
83. onfigured as fol lows disabled siren active mode when CA T13 mode is selected 0270 Enabled 0271 Always Enabled 0272 Disabled when Siren active 0273 Always Disabled 0274 Air Horn 1 0275 Air Horn 2 0276 The Auxiliary A through F switches center top six buttons can be configured as follows 0277 Function 0278 Toggle On Off 0279 Momentary 0280 8 Seconds Delay 0281 Radio Rebroadcast 0282 Hands Free Scroll 0283 Disabled US 2012 0303212 A1 10 0284 Activate Auxiliary Switches chose A through H 0285 The Auxiliary G through H switches center bot tom two buttons can be configured as follows 0286 Select Polarity 12 or Ground 0287 Function 0288 Toggle On Off 0289 Momentary 0290 8 Seconds Delay 0291 Radio Rebroadcast 0292 Hands Free Scroll 0293 Disabled 0294 Activate Auxiliary Switches chose A through H 0295 The LEFT CENTER and RIGHT ArrowStik control switches can be configured as follows 0296 Disabled 0297 Pattern Chose either Building Building 3 Flash Traveling Ball 3 Flash Build Collapse 0298 Rate Chose either Slow Medium Fast 0299 FLASH switch can be configured as follows 0300 Disabled 0301 Pattern Chose either Standard Simultaneous Even Odd Left Right Traveling Ball 0302 Rate Chose either Single Flash 75 FPM Single Flash 110 FPM Single Flash 220 FPM Quad Flash 0303 In addition the following configurable featu
84. onnection The Siren can also connect directly to a conventional ArrowStik or both at the same time using Code 3 harness P N T56631 see figures 6 amp 7 Refer to the wiring diagram on page 13 If a conventional ArrowStik is desired see the amp Siren Configuration Software Manual for details regarding flash pattern selection The 9 wire harness can be connected to drive an 8 6 or 5 head ArrowStik The amp Siren is compatible with some non Code 3 ArrowStik products The amp Siren conventional ArrowStik outputs provide a current sink ground signal when active Each output is rated for an absolute maximum of 5 amps See the wiring diagram on page 13 and the install manual for your ArrowStik product for wiring details 8 HEAD HARNESS CONNECTIONS When viewing the vehicle from the rear the ArrowStik harness is connected in the following order from Driver side to Passenger side Blue Yellow Gray Green Violet Tan Orange Brown The Right Arrow travels from Blue to Brown The Left Arrow travels from Brown to Blue 6 HEAD HARNESS CONNECTIONS When viewing the vehicle from the rear the ArrowStik harness is connected in the following order from Driver side to Passenger side Yellow Gray Green Violet Tan Orange The Right Arrow travels from Yellow to Orange The Left Arrow travels from Orange to Yellow If the amp Siren ArrowStik function is configured for ArrowStik End Flash the Blue and Brown wires will attach to the two end light hea
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86. ons contained in that group cannot be activated 0186 group s functions are disabled until power is cycled no the Ignition input the system must be turned off and then turned back on again in order to reset the disabled functions 0187 LoadMGR uses the InterClear output when configured disables InterClear feature and can be used to control the power to other equipment in the vehicle through a customer provided high current solenoid The LoadMGR also works with the Sleep Timer and remains active after the ignition is turned off for the duration of the Sleep Timer 0188 The siren tones auto shutdown no functional ity when over voltage condition 15V or greater is sensed Normal operation resumes when the over voltage condition is no longer sensed 0189 The siren has the capability to force a reset to default configuration To minimize accidental activa tion this capability is not be easily accessible 0190 siren control head buttons brightness is con trolled by the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys 0191 The siren is compatible with or switched vehicles for Park Kill and Horn Ring inputs 0192 The siren provides a stuck microphone disable feature when in PA mode for greater than 30 seconds 0193 The siren has a configurable Park Kill function ality 0194 The design provides horn ring and horn ring scroll feature with scroll on off 0195 The 3 Level switch output has L1 L2 L3A and L3B ou
87. ontrol the settings that are available for that control are displayed The setup can be saved for future use Installation of USB Driver For Z3 Siren If this is the first time a Z3 Siren has been connected to this computer you will see a window popup See the Configuration Software User Manual for details Any future connections need only follow the directions below PROGRAMMING A Z3 SIREN Remove USB connection from the Z3 Siren Remove IGN connection from the Z3 Siren Remove power connection from the Z3 Siren Launch the Z3 Siren software Connect PC to the USB cable Connect the USB cable to the Z3 Siren Connect power to the Z3 Siren Configure the Z3 Siren in the software as desired Exportthe configuration to the Z3 Siren 10 Remove USB cable from the Z3 Siren 11 Remove power from the Z3 Siren 12 Repeat steps 6 11 for additional Z3 Sirens OBADURUN US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 PPE ix 8 IR CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE USER S MANUAL E 1 i N i N N i i N N N N i i N i N 1 i i N N N N i Manageme Level Sth Amon Fuel Switch Forint level clancby eval 38 Stanchy provides a ground signal then the wasi setto Ground k Kill car Ee con iqured tc put the siren tone in vil remain in Standby uni A PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY SERIES Contents S R E N AN D C 0 L H EAD Z siren Configuration Software Requirements Sof
88. ontrol other operations ofthe system such as executing programming instructions for controlling the actuation of the siren system and for controlling audible sounds generated by the siren system 0035 The I O port 112 may be used by an external com puter 114 to pass instructions or data to the processor s 108 Nov 29 2012 and or storage media 110 that may be stored in the storage media 110 Data and or instructions passed by the external computer 114 may be used by the processor s 108 to con figure the system 100 The instructions may include monitor ing instructions for detecting a system setting which is out side a reference range above a maximum and or below a minimum Among other features the monitoring instructions may control the system and or provide a warning to the user when a system setting is outside the reference range For example FIG 1A illustrates a screen 120 which allows a user to select the load management settings such as under voltage and over voltage thresholds among other setting discussed herein FIG 1B illustrates a screen 140 which allows a user to select the siren lock settings among other setting discussed herein FIG 1C illustrates a screen 160 which allows a user so select the California Title 13 settings CA T 13 among other setting discussed herein FIG 15 illustrates a screen 180 which allows a user to select function settings for a 3 level toggle switch 182 see also 202 of FIG 2 among o
89. options the subset of system operating options corresponding so the oper ating options data 5 The system of claim 2 further comprising tangible com puter readable media encoded with computer executable user configurable instructions said user configurable instructions executable by the external computer to provide monitoring instructions to one or more of the processors via the I O port said monitoring instructions causing the system to monitor a system setting detect when the system setting is outside a reference range and provide a warning indication via the user control panel when the system setting is outside the reference range 6 The system of claim 1 wherein the storage media is further encoded with diagnostic instructions that when executed by one or more ofthe processors causes the system to monitor for one or more system faults from a set of system faults comprising a configuration failure wherein the system fails to success fully load preselected configuration data at system power up and wherein in response to said configuration failure the system implements a default configuration a communication failure involving one or more of the processors wherein in response to said communication failure the user control panel provides a communication failure indication and a power failure wherein in response to said power failure the user control panel provides a power failure indica tion Nov 29 2012 7 The system of
90. ower is indicated as V 4p 0047 The module 400 includes several I O ports 434 for communication including an PC port for communicating with the light board module 600 an SAE J1708 port for communicating with the control head 700 and a programming port for communication with a USB post of a computer hav ing software for programming the processor 502 ofthe ampli fier module 400 0048 FIG 5 is block diagram of an example micropro cessor sub module for the amplifier module 400 In this example the microprocessor 502 for the amplifies module 400 is a PIC 16F887 E PT processor although other proces sors may be used Input output I O ports 504 include one or more of the following 0049 FET EN to enable disable siren output FETs 528 to the siren speakers 0050 HORN RELAY to enable disable the vehicle horn 0051 INTERCLEAR to control InterClear feature output 0052 RRS EN to enable disable the RRB audio sig nal from going through the controlled switch 424 0053 EN to enable disable the PA audio signal from going through the controlled switch 424 0054 HOLD ON to hold power to the amplifier the light board and the control head until the vehicle ignition is off and the sleep timer has expired 0055 POWER EN to switch siren speaker output from full to reduced power out 0056 REMOTE to monitor an external remote switch 0057 PARK KILL to monitor the park switch and 0058 HORN RI
91. position without excessive movement away from the seat back or loss of eye contact with the roadway Nov 29 2012 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 19 Amplifier Connections All Amplifier connections are made on one side of the Amplifier as seen in figure 4 See wiring diagram on page 13 All Amplifier connections are quick disconnect requiring no tools Figure 4 Larger wires and tight connections will provide longer service life for components For high current wires it is highly recom mended that terminal blocks or soldered connections be used with shrink tubing to protect the connections Do not use insulation displacement connectors e g 3M amp Scotchlock type connectors Route wiring using grommets and sealant when passing through compartment walls Minimize the number of splices to reduce voltage drop High ambient temperatures e g WARNING under hood will significantly reduce the current carrying capacity of wires fuses and circuit breakers Use 5 type wire in engine compartment All wiring should conform to the minimum wire size and other recommendations of the manufacturer and be protected from moving parts and hot surfaces Looms grommets cable ties and similar installation hardware should be used to anchor and protect all wiring Particular attention should be paid to the location and method of making electrical connections and splices to protect these points from corrosion and loss of conductivity Ground term
92. provided for use with a power supply of a vehicle an emergency warning light and a speaker The system includes an amplifier module a light module and a control module The amplifier module has an input receiving power from the power supply and has outputs for selectively energizing the emergency warning light and for selectively energizing the speaker The amplifier module has an amplifier module processor controlling the outputs of amplifier module The amplifier module processor has a com munications port The light module has an input receiving power from the power supply and has outputs for controlling the emergency warning light The light module has a light module processor communicating the amplifier module and controlling the outputs of the light module The light module processor has a communications port A communications link connects the amplifier module communications port to the light module communications port The control head con nected to the amplifier module processor controls the ampli fier module and controls the light module processor via the amplifier module processor and via the communications link 0003 another example a method is provided for use with a power supply an emergency warning light and a speaker The example method comprises 0004 providing an amplifier module having an input receiving power from the power supply and having out puts for selectively energizing the emergency warning light and for
93. r a configurable load manager function 0012 or more of the processors is programmed to implement monitoring voltages or currents of compo nents and includes de energizing a component having a monitored voltage or a monitored current outside a pre set range 0013 or more of the processors as programmed to implement monitoring current or voltage of the power supply and includes dropout voltage groups wherein a user selects one or more groups of outputs ofthe system to de energize when the power supply levels fail below a specified voltage level for each selected group and or 0014 wherein one or more of the processors imple ments a load manager function and a configurable delayed shutoff function wherein the load manager when configured controls the power to other equipment in the vehicle through an external solenoid and wherein the configurable delayed shutoff function when config ured includes a sleep delay timer such that the system remains active after the vehicle ignition is turned off for the duration of the sleep delay timer BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS AND APPENDICES 0015 FIG 1is a block diagram of another example system for controlling the actuation of a warning light system and siren in a motorized vehicle 0016 FIGS 1A 1D are example screen shots of the con trol panel for configuring an example amplifier module 0017 FIG 2 is an illustration of the display of an example control head line
94. res Control Head Configurable In Vehicle Computer Configurable PATENT PENDING Not Configurable Unpacking amp Pre installation Installation amp Mounting Amplifier Connections Amplifier Power Distribution A WAR N N G Control Head Connections Conventional ArrowStik Connections Sirens produce loud sounds that may damage hearing Troubleshooting 12 Wear hearing protection when testing Siren Wiring Diagram Siren Specifications Use siren only for emergency response Lighting Specifications Roll up windows when siren is operating Siren Control Head Explode Siren Control Head Parts List Avoid exposure to the siren sound outside of vehicle Siren Amplifier Exploded View Siren Amplifier Parts List Siren Cables amp Harnesses Wi Read all instruction and warnings before installing and using IM PO RTANT OIERA This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 13 Introduction The Siren is a new remote control electronic siren that has been designed to meet the needs of all emergency vehicles The Siren incorpo rates many of the popular features of the past and uses microprocessor based circuitry and MOSFET technology All standard features are available along with many new features that are not available on any other Code 3 siren Fully Configurable 3 Level Switch Selectable To
95. res are provided 0304 3 Level Switch Configurations 0305 Progressive 0306 Level I Level 1 Output 0307 Level 2 Level 1 amp Level 2 Outputs 0308 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3A amp Level 3B Outputs 0309 Independent 0310 Level 1 Level 1 Output 0311 Level 2 Level 2 Output 0312 Level 3A amp Level 3B Outputs 0313 Semi Progressive 0314 Level 1 Level 1 Output 0315 Level 2 Level 2 Output 0316 Level 3 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3A amp Level 3B Outputs 0317 User Defined Configurations 0318 Level 2 Configuration 0319 Level 2 Output 0320 Level 1 amp Level 2 Outputs 0321 Level 3 Configuration 0322 Level 3 Output 0323 Level 1 Level 3A amp Level 3B Outputs 0324 Level 2 Level amp Level 3B Outputs 0325 Level 1 Level 2 Level amp Level 3B Outputs 0326 Non ArrowStik Configurations Applies to all ArrowStik Switches 0327 None 0328 5 Head 0329 End Flash Enable 0330 6 Head 0331 End Flash Enable 0332 8 Head NOTE End Flash Not Available 0333 Enable PWM Dimming Nov 29 2012 0334 Horn Ring 0335 Enable 0336 Enable with Horn Ring Transfer 0337 Always Enabled 0338 Polarity 0339 Negative Activation 0340 Positive Activation 0341 Siren Active 0342 Hit amp Go 0343 Scroll 0344 Scroll On Off 0345 Manual Wail 0346 Whoop 0347 Air Horn 1 0348 Air Horn 2 0349 Siren inactive 0350 None 0351 Manual Wail
96. rt number S38284M US 2012 0303212 A1 Ref No Description Light Board Power Harness Aux A D Harness L R Arrow Dim Flash Harness Level 1 2 3A 3B Harness Outputs amp Dim Ext Harness 5 Cable Min 20 FT nput Output Harness Amplifier Power Harness Aux E H Harness USB A Male to A Male Cable Mic w Modular Plug o M D To order a complete amp Siren Amplifier order part number S39285M To order a complete amp Siren Cable amp Harness bag order part number T56641 To order a complete amp Siren Manuals 8 Legends bag order part number S38284M 32 Siren Cables 4 Harnesses Purchasable Part No T56649 T56639 T11856 Nov 29 2012 Internal Part No Not For Sale T56627 T56628 T56629 T56630 T56631 T56636 756637 156638 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 33 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 34 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 35 WARRANTY Code 38 Inc s emergency devices are tested and found to be operational at the time of manufacture Provided they are installed and operated in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations Code 38 Inc guarantees all parts and components except the lamps to a period of 1 year LED Lighthead modules to a period of 5 years unless otherwise expressed from the date of purchase or delivery whichever is later Units demonstrated to be defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replac
97. rticular operation before contemporaneously with or after another operation is within the scope of the example implementa tions 0089 When introducing elements of example implemen tations the articles a an the and said are intended to mean that there are one or more of the elements The terms comprising including and having are intended to be inclusive and mean that there may be additional elements other than the listed elements 0090 Not all of the depicted components illustrated or described may be required In addition some example imple mentations may include additional components Variations in the arrangement and type or the components may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims as set forth herein Additional different or fewer components may be provided and components may be combined Alternatively or in addition a component may be implemented by several components 0091 The above description illustrates the invention by way ofexample and not by way oflimitation This description enables one skilled in the art to make and use the invention and describes several example implementations adaptations variations alternatives and uses of the invention including what is presently believed to be the best mode of carrying out the invention Additionally it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of constructi
98. s period a defect in the media should occur you may return the diskette to Code3 Inc for replacement without charge Your sole and exclusive remedy in the event of a defect is expressly limited to replacement of the recorded media as provided above In no event shall Code3 Inc or anyone else who has been involved in creation production or distribution of this software be liable for any direct incidental or consequential damages such as but not limited to loss of anticipated profits benefits use or data resulting from the use of this software or arising out of any breach of warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of direct incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This agreement is governed by the laws of Missouri Code3 Inc retains title to and ownership of this software and retains all rights not expressly granted Nothing in this License Agreement constitutes a waiver of Code3 Inc s rights under United States copyright laws or any other Federal or State Law This software product and associated instructional materials are sold AS 15 without warranty as to their performance mer Copyright Notice Copyright Code3 Inc 2010 2011 All Rights Reserved This software package is protected by federal copyright law and international treaty By law you the end user may do the following make a copy of the software for backup or archival pur WARNING poses or transfer
99. s shifted into drive and an action occurs such as depressing one of the siren control switches changing the position of the lighting level switch or keying the microphone Any of these actions will cause the siren tones to start again Park Kill has the following options 3 Level Switch Control Allows you to pause Level 3A and or Level 3B outputs Siren Control Allows you to pause the siren Polarity Allows you to set the Park Kill input polarity Positive or Ground Auxiliary Switch Control Allows you to select how Park Kill will impact the Auxiliary Switches No Impact No impact on the Auxiliary switch Off Turns the Auxiliary Switch Off Pause Pauses the Auxiliary Switch Output returns to the previous state when vehicle is shifted out of park General Configuration Figure 6 Light Alert LightAlert is intended to alert the operator with an audible tone when any lighting switch is activated You can set which lighting switch s alerts the operator when in use By default Light Alert is enabled for all lighting switches and can be selectively disabled if Light Alert is not desired for a given switch function General Configaratiori Left Center Right RS Flash Figure 7 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 5 Sleep Mode Sleep mode allows you to set how long the Siren remains on after the vehicle ignition is turned off Sleep Mode options include the following choices Inst
100. s until communication is established 0177 Blown fuseorno output voltage for Levels 1 2 3A or3B 3 Level LEDs blinks rapidly to indicate that function is active but no output voltage is being sup plied 0178 Blown fuse or no output voltage for Auxiliary outputs A through F Auxiliary LEDs blinks rapidly to indicate that function is active but no output voltage is being supplied 0179 The siren provides extensive Load Management functionality as described below 0180 The siren s under voltage and over voltage fault response is configurable as follows 0181 The siren allows for 3 distinct function groups Group 1 Group 2 and Group 3 0182 Each group s under voltage fault threshold voltage can be individually set within the range of 10V to 12V in steps of 0 25V Nov 29 2012 0183 The functions to be contained in each group are selectable at configuration The function choices are Level 1 Auxiliary A Auxiliary E Level 2 Auxiliary B Auxiliary F Level 3A Auxiliary C Auxiliary G Level 3B Auxiliary D Auxiliary H ArrowStik controls selectable as a group LoadMGR disables InterClear 0184 Once selected function assignments to group are unique In other words a function cannot be assigned simultaneously to more than one group 0185 When the siren supply voltage drops below a group s threshold voltage and stays for a preset amount of time configurable between 1 to 5 minutes in 1 minute increments the functi
101. sed Pressing and holding the MANUAL button will turn off the tones Manual Wail See description above Wail Stop See description above Siren Inactive Function None MANUAL switch is disabled Manual Wail See description above Stop See description above Activates Section Can activate any combination of Auxiliary buttons Can activate Level 1 2 or 3 lighting Setting the 3 Level Switch option in this section may affect the func tion of the 3 Level switch See the 3 Level Switch section for further explanation NOTE These options are activated any time the Manual Wail tone or the Wail Stop tone is used The occurs during the use of the MANUAL push button Remote input and Horn Ring input WARNING By default the siren will activate the Level 3 switch Disabling this feature will allow the Siren tone to be generated without having the lights on This is not recommended and is illegal in some jurisdic tions Air Horn Pressing the Air Horn switch will produce the Air Horn sound This is a momentary switch meaning that the sound is only produced while the switch is being pressed The two options available for the Air Horn are shown below Enable This can be set to Always Enabled Disabled when Siren Active or Always Disabled Primary Tone The tone to generate when the Air Horn switch is pressed This can be set to Air Horn 1 or 2 NOTE The operation of the Air Horn func
102. sformer coupled to prevent loading of the radio The audio from the 2 way radio is rebroadcast over the siren speakers The siren tones do not operate when this is activated All other control functions operate normally To connect in the signal to be broadcast simply tie the two signal lines to the RRB1 and RRB2 inputs of the Amplifier polarity is not an issue The default setting of the Siren has this option turned See the A Software User Manual for configuring one of the Auxiliary push buttons for activating this feature Once configured to an Auxiliary push button and that push button is activated only then can the volume be adjusted by holding down the RIGHT or LEFT push button for one second Then pressing the RIGHT or LEFT push button increases or decreases the volume Pressing the DIM push button will save the settings There is also a time out but will save the settings before exiting as well The RRB feature will automatically shutoff to protect from overheating of the amp Siren WAIL Push Button This push button produces the Wail tone when pressed By default it also turns on the Level 3 lights but this is configurable to Level 2 Level 1 or no lights The override tone is also configurable for this feature Pressing the push button a second time tums this feature off Operation of this feature is affected by SirenLock 3 Level Switch and Park Kill features See these sections for details YELP Push Button This push button produc
103. t and for pro viding system status for display and storage media encoded with system instructions for execu tion by one or more ofthe processors for controlling the actuation of and the pattern provided through the emer gency warning light and for controlling the actuation of and the audible sounds generated by the siren wherein at least one of the following one or more ofthe processors is programmed to implement a configurable power manager function or a config urable load manager function one or more of the processors is programmed to monitor voltages or currents of components and includes de energizing a component having a monitored voltage or a monitored current outside a preset range and Nov 29 2012 one or more of the processors is programmed to monitor a power supply voltage level and recognize dropout volt age groups selectable by a user and wherein in response so the monitored voltage level falling below a specified voltage level for a selected dropout voltage group the processor is programmed to cause the selected dropout voltage group to become de energized 17 Thesystem ofclaim 16 wherein the preset range and the specified voltage level are each selectable by a user via a USB port connected to one or more of the processors and wherein a delay period must elapse before a group is de energized 18 system for controlling the use of an emergency warn ing light and for controlling the use of a siren in a motor
104. t function without a amp Siren Amplifier To order a complete Siren Cable amp Harness bag order part number T56641 To order a complete amp Siren Manuals amp Legends bag order part number 38284M Nov 29 2012 Internal Part No Not For Sale T56645 T15287 T10890 T06937 T11858 T15285 T11863 a dada M P gt US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 amp Siren Amplifier Exploded View US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 31 A Siren Amplifier Parts List Ref No Description Purchasable Part No Internal Part No Not For Sale 1 Amplifier E Tray T15305 All Amplifier Components 1 2 Amplifier PCB T11851 Are Purchasable 1 3 46 32 X 375 Phil Pan HD MS T04250 1 4 36 32 X 1 875 Hex MF Stdoff T15326 2 5 Outputs amp Dim Int Harness T56632 3 6 Light Board PCB T11854 1 7 12 Comm Cable T56623 1 8 6 32 X 250 Phil Pan HD MS T07077 3 9 Amplifier Cover T15307 1 10 Amplifier Fuse Cover T15310 1 1 48 32 X 250 Phil Pan HD TRS T09751 2 12 Warning Label T09937 1 13 Wiring Label Fuse Map T11861 1 14 Wiring Label Amp Box Top T11863 1 15 46 32 X 2 250 Phil Pan HD MS T15328 3 16 Washer Int Tooth 6 T00150 1 17 116 32 X 1 500 Phil Pan HD MS T01332 1 18 Wiring Label Terminal Side T11863 1 To order a complete 4 Siren Amplifier order part number S39285M To order a complete amp Siren Cable amp Harness bag order part number T56641 To order a complete amp Siren Manuals 8 Legends bag order pa
105. tensity in EEPROM 0101 9 Monitor DC Input voltage from vehicle 0102 10 Shut down Siren Tones if voltage above 15 VDC 0103 11 Shutdown multiple outputs based on Load Man ager configuration settings US 2012 0303212 A1 0104 12 Monitor Vehicle Ignition to turn on and off the system 0105 13 Run Sleep Timer based on configuration set tings 0106 14 Turn on or off LightAlert 0107 15 Generate all siren tones Wail Yelp Hyper Yelp 1 Hyper Yelp 2 Hi Lo 1 Hi Lo 2 Hyper Hi Lo 1 Hyper Hi Lo 2 Air Horn 1 Air Horn 2 Manual Wail Whoop Alarm 0108 16 Monitor PTT switch for PA 0109 17 Turn on or off VOX for PA and RRB 0110 18 Turn on and off Audio circuits for running PA and RRB 0111 19 Store PTT PA and RRB volume settings in EEPROM 0112 20 Set PTT PA and REP volume based on settings using by controlling a digital pot 0113 21 Turn on or off Current Sense for siren output short circuit protection 0114 22 Determine Auxiliary Button operation based on configuration settings Toggle On Off Momentary 8 s Delay RRB Hands Free 0115 23 Determine 3 Level Switch operation based on configuration settings Progressive Independent Semi Progressive User Defined 0116 24 Determine ArrowStik Button operation based on configuration settings 0117 25 Set Conventional ArrowStik Flash Patterns and Flash Rates based on configuration settings 0118 26 Monitor Alarm
106. tery detects when the system input voltage is outside a system input voltage reference range and or provides a warning indication via the user control panel 106 when the system input voltage is outside the system input voltage reference range 0039 FIG 2 is an example control head 200 lined for color In this example a toggle switch 202 and a left section 204 of a faceplate of the control head 200 are red to indicate to the user that the control buttons and toggle switch located in the left portion ofthe control head control a siren The left section 202 is lined for the color red A center section 206 of the faceplate of the control head 200 is blue to indicate to the user that the control buttons located in the center section 206 ofthe control head control the auxiliary buttons which control a light bar and or other devices on the vehicle The center section 206 is lined for the color blue A right section 203 of the faceplate of the control head 200 is lined for amber e g yellow to indicate to the user that the control buttons located in the right portion of the control head control the traffic directing equipment The right section 208 is lined for the US 2012 0303212 A1 color amber yellow A backlight control button for control ling dimming ofa backlight for the control head 200 may also be positioned with the right section 208 It activates the DIM output on the control head This DIM output would be con nected to the light so
107. the software to a single hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes Federal copyright law prohibits you from making any other copy of the software for any other reason without permission from Code3 Inc Federal copyright law also prohibits you from copying the written materials accompanying the software without first obtaining permission from Code3 Inc Software License Inc By transferring this software to your hard disk you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement If you do not WARNING agree to the terms of the agreement promptly return the UNOPENED disks and the accompanying items including written materials and binders or other containers to the place you obtained them for a full refund This software can only be used on a single terminal connected with a single computer at any one time This means that the software should be loaded on only one hard drive at a time If you wish to use this software on more than one computer you must either erase the software from the first hard drive when you move the software to a second hard drive or else purchase two copies of the software You may not rent lend lease or assign this software You may however transfer the software and the accompanying written materials on a permanent basis When you transfer the software on a permanent basis you may not keep any copies and you must remove the software from your hard disk Also the person to whom you
108. ther setting discussed herein 0036 The storage media 110 may also be encoded with operating options instructions that when executed by one or more of the processors 108 causes the system 100 to receive operating options data over the I O port 112 The operating options data when interpreted by one of the processors 108 executing the operating options instructions causes the sys tem to make available for user selection via the user control panel 106 e g a control head module 700 a subset of avail able system operating options The subset of system operat ing options corresponds to the operating options data 0037 Tangible computer readable media 116 encoded with computer executable user configurable instructions may also be provided for use with the external computer The user configurable instructions when executed by the external computer 114 may allow the external computer to provide monitoring instructions to the processor s via the I O port 112 The monitoring instructions may cause the system 100 to monitor a system setting to detect when the system setting is outside a reference range and or to provide a warning indica tion via the user control panel 106 when the system setting 15 outside the reference range 0038 The storage media 110 may also be encoded with load management instructions When the load management instructions are executed by the processor s the system 100 monitors system input voltage from a vehicle bat
109. tion is modified when CA Title 13 is selected in the General Configuration section Auxiliary The Auxiliary switches may be configured to set the function and which outputs are activated when the switch is pressed These switches are enabled by default and can be disabled if the function is not required All Auxiliary switches have the same functions and can activate one or more Auxiliary switches AUX G and AUX H have an additional option of selecting the polarity either positive or ground This only affects the AUX G or AUX H output This option is not available on AUX A F outputs When RRB or Hands Free is selected the output for that button is still operational in Toggle On Off mode When Hands Free is the selected function an additional pull down box appears allowing the selection of the Level 1 2 3 lighting func tions These selected functions will be activated when Hands Free function activates the Siren Setting the 3 Level Switch option in this section may affect the function of the 3 Level switch See the 3 Level Switch section for further explanation AUX A AUX F Aus Configuration Enabled Toggle On Off coe ae prout Figure 20 US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 59 AUX G AUX H ArrowStik LEFT Switch The LEFT switch can be configured to operate a conventional ArrowStik in 1 of 4 selectable patterns Build Collapse Building default Building 3 Flash or Traveling Ball 3 Flas
110. tputs The user can configure which L3 output if any drops out with Park Kill 0196 Each of the 8 auxiliary out of the siren is rated as follows A D 4 5 A E H 4 10 A 50 A total 0197 Each of the L2 and L3 outputs is rated for 15 50 A total 0198 The siren is designed for multiple tone sets selectable during configuration 0199 The siren provides the standard basic tones and patterns wail yelp hi lo air horn as per applicable standards Users will have to make special efforts to configure the product to perform in a non standards compliant manner 0200 The siren is designed to accept an optional second amplifier to provide simultaneous dual tones including low frequency signal Therefore simultaneous dual US 2012 0303212 A1 tone output require separate speakers for each amplifier 1 or 2 speakers per amplifier 0201 The siren has an EU Lock feature selectable at configuration When selected the Remote input is used for this feature and all other functions of the Remote input is disabled The EU Lock will only allow siren tones to be generated when a signal positive or negative as set in configuration is applied to the Remote input 0202 Each Level switch setting Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 can be configured as follows 0203 Disabled 0204 Siren activated 0205 Horn Ring Transfer activated 0206 ArrowStik switches activated LEFT CEN TER RIGHT FLASH 0207 Auxiliary switches acti
111. tware Installation on Windows XP Software Installation on Windows 7 and Vista Installation of USB Driver For Z3 Siren Configuring the Control Head Functions General Configuration PATENT PENDING 3 Level Switch ArrowStik Horn Ring Park Kill Light Alert Figure 7 A WARNING Sirens produce loud sounds that may damage hearing Wear hearing protection when testing Use siren only for emergency response Push Buttons amp Switch Configuration Roll up windows when siren is operating 3 Level Switch Avoid exposure to the siren sound outside of vehicle WAIL Switch Configuration YELP Switch Configuration ALT TONE Switch Configuration MANUAL Air Horn Auxiliary ArrowStik LEFT Switch ArrowStik CENTER Switch ArrowStik RIGHT Switch FLASH Switch DIM Switch Read all instruction and warnings before installing and using IM PORTANT This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 Limited Warranty chantability or fitness for any particular purpose The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the software is assumed by the user WARNING Code3 Inc warrants to the original purchaser the recorded media on which the software is distributed to be free from defects in materials and faulty workmanship for a period of forty five 45 days from the date the software is delivered If during thi
112. urce for the control head or other light ing equipment that has a DIM input control This allows the user to place the backlighting of the control head 200 and or other lighting equipment into a DIM mode of operation 0040 Thus the example control head includes three con trol groups presented to an operator a first control group for selectively controlling siren operation a second control group for selectively controlling auxiliary operations such as the emergency warning lights ofa vehicle and a third control group for selectively controlling a traffic directing light and or emergency warning lights The first control group includes the red toggle switch 202 and other switches having the faceplate 204 colored red The second control group includes the switches having the faceplate 206 colored blue The third control group has switches having the faceplate 208 colored amber yellow 0041 FIG 3isablock diagram ofanother example system for controlling the actuation of a warning light system and siren system in a motorized vehicle such as an emergency vehicle In general FIG 3 illustrates the primary connections between the modules of the example system an amplifier module 400 primarily for driving siren speakers a light board module 600 for primarily driving an emergency warning light or an auxiliary device and a control head module 700 for controlling the operation of the siren and other connected devices e g via a CAT 5 cable
113. uting system environment is not intended to suggest any limitation as to the scope of use or functionality of any aspect of the invention Moreover the computing system environment should not be interpreted as having any dependency or requirement relating to any one or combina tion of components illustrated in the exemplary operating environment Examples of well known computing systems environments and or configurations that may be suitable for use with aspects of the invention include but are not limited so personal computers server computers hand held or lap top devices multiprocessor systems microprocessor based systems set top boxes programmable consumer electronics mobile telephones network PCs minicomputers mainframe computers distributed computing environments that include any of the above systems or devices and the like 0085 The example implementations may be described in the general context of data and or computer executable instructions such as program modules stored one or more tangible computer storage media and executed by one or more computers or other devices Generally program modules include but are not limited to routines programs objects components and data structures that perform particular tasks or implement particular abstract data types Example imple mentations may also be practiced in distributed computing environments where tasks are performed by remote process ing devices that are linked t
114. v 29 2012 The following features are standard the Siren tones and sequences may differ with user selectable configura tion Control Head Configurable In Vehicle Adjustable Backlighting Backlighting is independent of siren status The dimming of the lit push buttons can be adjusted as desired Press and hold either the LEFT or RIGHT push buttons for one second This puts the Control Head into an adjustment mode for the backlighting Re peatedly press or hold the RIGHT push button to increase the brightness or the LEFT push button to decrease the brightness The brightness can be decreased down to include an off condition Press the DIM push button to exit from this adjustment mode AAAH EBRA Configuration I lorn Ning Microphone Volume Adjustment Press and hold the i a posite or a gourd PTT push button on the microphone Then press and hold 5 8 i rod io Visi and cete the Left or Right push button for one second to enter the Pelai mai volume adjustment mode Then press the Left or Right preset a round siyal then he lei coat arrow push buttons to decrease or increase the volume Shen Acts sen caniguse how ts Han respectively Once it s adjusted to the desired volume press the DIM push button or release the PTT push button to save the setting Radio Rebroadcast RRB Broadcast two way radio reception over siren speakers These inputs are tran
115. vated AUX A AUX B AUX C AUX D AUX E AUX F AUX G AUX H 0208 The WAIL and YELP switches can select from the following override tone choices 0209 Yelp software issues warning if primary and override tones are set to be identical 0210 Wail software issues warning if primary and override tones are set to be identical 0211 Hyper Yelp 1 0212 Hyper Yelp 2 0213 Hi LO1 0214 Hi Lo 2 0215 Hyper Lo 1 0216 Hyper Lo 2 0217 Air Horn 1 0218 Air Horn 2 0219 The ALT TONE switch can be configured as fol lows disabled automatically when CA T13 mode selected 0220 Wail 0221 Yelp 0222 Hyper Yelp 1 0223 Hyper Yelp 2 0224 Hi Lo 1 0225 Hi Lo 2 0226 Hyper Lo 1 0227 Hyper Lo 2 0228 Air Horn 1 0229 Air Horn 2 0230 Override Tone choice software issues warning if primary and override tones are set to be identical 0231 Wail 0232 Yelp 0233 Hyper Yelp 1 0234 Hyper Yelp 2 0235 Hi Lo 1 0236 Hi Lo 2 0237 Hyper Lo 1 0238 Hyper Lo 2 0239 Air Horn 1 0240 Air Horn 2 0241 The MANUAL switch can be configured as fol lows 0242 Enabled 0243 Siren Active 0244 None 0245 Hit amp Go 0246 Scroll Nov 29 2012 0247 Manual Wail 0248 Whoop 0249 Siren Inactive 0250 None 0251 Manual Wail 0252 NOTE When MANUAL button is config ured to Siren Inactive Manual Wail mode the fol lowing light switch control settings are available when the M
116. vehicle are actually operational before allowing the siren to generate tones This is normally configured to be disabled the Siren Configuration Software under the remote tab shown in figure 10 It can be enabled during configuration of the siren This option requires a user provided current sense module for the lights NOTE By enabling this feature the Remote input will disable all amp Siren tones until the Remote input is activated US 2012 0303212 A1 Nov 29 2012 54 Push Buttons amp Switch Configuration When the 3 Level Switch is flipped to the Level 1 2 or 3 position the Control Head is in the ON mode Similarly when any push buttons are pressed the Control Head is in the ON mode 3 Level Switch This switch activates or deactivates the three levels of vehicle lights and siren or turns them off As you move the switch from left to right you will activate each level as defined by the General Configuration 3 Level Switch tab These levels usually correspond to the urgency of a call such as Code 1 Code 2 and Code 3 Thus each increasing level usually ac tivates more lights and or the siren This switch can be positioned in several ways Clicking on the left mouse button once moves the switch to the left one level Clicking on the right mouse button once moves the switch to the right one level Clicking on the Green Amber or Red LED s will jump to that level Clicking in the light grey area on the left side of the Switch

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