Product Manual

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Mounting
S u r f a c e
#10
Flat Washer
Spacer
10-24 x 3/4”
Hex Head
Screw
10-24
Elastic Stop
Nut
End view of e
(
No endcap
)
xtrusion
ON/OFF
LEFT
RIGHT
FLASH
LOW
POWER
AUX
It is left to the installation technician's discretion to select a path for
these cables that will both protect the cables from possible damage
and not interfere with the operation of any other vehicle components or
equipment.
Route the Traffic Advisor cable to the installed location of the control head.
Locate the PIN-type connector and, following the locations shown in the
wiring diagram closely, insert the PIN terminals into the rear of the
connector. When fully inserted, the terminals will •click• into place. Gently tug
each wire to confirm their proper installation. Plug the fully-assembled
connector into the mating Socket-type connector from the control head.
The remaining 4-conductor control head cable functions as follows (see
Operation for specific details):
RED (Power) - Connect to +12VDC (fuse @ 10A)
Black (Ground) - Connect to Chassis Ground.
Orange (AUX In) - Allows a +12V input signal to activate AUX Out.
Yellow (AUX Out) - Provides +12VDC for an auxiliary device (such as a
Whelen Responder LP Series Lightbar).
Installation:
IMPORTANT! It is the responsibility of the installation technician to
make sure that the installation and operation of this product will not
interfere with or compromise the operation or efficiency of any vehicle
equipment!
Mounting - Traffic Advisor Display
1. Position the unit in its proposed mounting location. Draw a pencil line
onto the mounting surface along the top and bottom of the extrusion
and a “centerline” centered between the two.
2. Four 13/64” holes are required to mount this unit. These holes may be
located anywhere along the horizontal centerline drawn in step one. It’s
best to locate the holes as far apart as possible. Mark the hole location
onto the mounting surface.
3. Using a 13/64” bit, drill a hole in each of the areas marked in the
previous step.
4. Slide the four hex-head mounting bolts (included) into the channel
opening provided at the rear of the extrusion. Note that the Traffic
Advisor is properly oriented when the cable exit is on the left end
of the extrusion when facing the display.
5. Place a spacer on each bolt and insert them into the mounting holes.
6. Install a flat washer and elastic stop nut onto each bolt and tighten
firmly.
Mounting - Control Head
A mounting kit included with the TAC8 control head allows it to be mounted
in one of three different styles; VHB Double-sided Adhesive, Velcro® and
Permanent Mount (hardware).
VHB or Velcro Mounting
Important! Before mounting with either VHB or Velcro®, clean the mounting
surface with a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and water and dry thoroughly.
Permanent (Hardware Mounting)
Important! It is absolutely necessary to make sure that no other vehicle
components could be damaged by the drilling/screwing process. Check both
sides of the mounting surface before starting. If damage is likely, select a
different mounting location.
1. Position the control head in its proposed mounting location. Using
an awl or similar tool, mark the locations of the two mounting
holes.
2. Remove the control head and drill and deburr an appropriately
sized mounting hole for a #6 sheet metal screw at each of the
areas marked. Secure the control head to its mounting location
using the hardware provided.
Wiring:
IMPORTANT AIR BAG WARNING! Do not install this product or
route any wires in the air bag deployment zone of your vehicle.
Equipment mounted or located in air bag deployment zones will
damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag, or become a
projectile that could cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to
your vehicle owners manual to learn the air bag deployment zones for
the vehicle. The User/Installer assumes full responsibility to determine
proper mounting location, based on providing ultimate safety to all
passengers inside the vehicle.
Note: When routing wires, it is very important that you choose a path
that will keep the wires away from any excessive heat or any vehicle
equipment that could compromise the integrity of the wires (ex. trunk
lids, door jams, etc.).
Operation:
Control Head
ON/Off Press to turn on the system. The LED indicator will be lit for
as long as the system is on. Press and hold this button for
more than 1 second to turn the system off. Note - This
button does not
disable AUX In.
Left Press to activate the LEFT TA sequence. If the LEFT TA
sequence is already active, this will turn the TA off.
If the RIGHT TA sequence is active, this button will activate
the SPLIT TA sequence.
If the SPLIT TA sequence is active, this button will activate
the RIGHT TA sequence.
Press and hold to enter Programming mode (see
“Programming” for detailed information).
Right This button is functionally identical to the ‘Left’ button, as
applied to RIGHT TA operation.
Flash Press to activate non-Traffic Advisor patterns (see
“Programming” for detailed information).
Low Power Press this button to toggle between normal and Low Power
operation.
AUX Press to activate AUX Out operation (if the AUX In signal is
not already active).
Programming
A programming state for each of the three TA functions ('Left', 'Right' and
'Split'), as well as the non-TA function ('Flash'), is initiated by pressing and
holding the applicable button(s) for more than 3 seconds (press and hold the
'L' and 'R' buttons simultaneously to program the ‘Split’ function). The
appropriate LED indicator will flash while in a programming state.
While in this state, tapping the appropriate button will advance through the
available selections for that particular function (when programming 'Split',
use either the 'L' or 'R' button to advance through the available sequences).
The 'Left', 'Right' and 'Split' functions can be programmed to display any of 9
available sequences (see ‘Traffic Advisor Sequence List’).
The Flash button can be programmed to display any of 9 available flash
patterns (see ‘Flash Pattern List’).
If a button is not pressed for 5 seconds, the currently selected sequence or
pattern will be stored and the programming state will end.
NOTE: When Programming state has finished, the bar will be in stand-by
mode (no active display).