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Federal Signal Corporation Pathfinder PF200 User Manual

Federal Signal Corporation Pathfinder PF200
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Installation and
Maintenance Instructions
25500463
C1 1120
Printed in U.S.A.
© Copyright 2018-2020 Federal Signal Corporation
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Federal Signal Corporation Pathfinder PF200 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFederal Signal Corporation
ModelPathfinder PF200
CategoryControl Systems
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Messages for Installers and Operators

Safety Messages to Installers of Sound/Light Systems

Essential safety warnings and precautions for installers of siren and light systems.

Safety Messages to Operators of Sound/Light Systems

Critical safety guidelines for operators using siren and light systems.

An Overview of the Pathfinder®

System Features and Capabilities

Comprehensive overview of the Pathfinder siren system's functions and capabilities.

Siren, PA, and Speakers

Details on siren tones, public address, and speaker compatibility.

Light Bars and SignalMaster® Control

Information on compatible light bars and control options.

FS Vehicle Integration

Capabilities for integrating with vehicle systems via CAN bus.

Programmable Solid-State Auxiliary Relays

Details on the number and type of solid-state relays available.

Programmable Input Circuits

Information on general purpose and dedicated input circuits.

LED Indicators and Visual Diagnostics

Explanation of control head LEDs and diagnostic indicators.

System Specifications

Technical specifications for the Pathfinder system including voltage and dimensions.

Siren Specifications

Detailed specifications related to the siren's performance, frequency, and compliance.

Relay Specifications

Technical specifications for the system's relays, including current ratings.

Pathfinder Kit Contents

List of components included in the PF100 and PF200 kits.

Wiring the Pathfinder®

General Guidelines for Wiring the Pathfinder on a Vehicle

Important precautions and guidelines before wiring the system.

Overview of the Pathfinder Connections

General steps for connecting system components to the module.

Convergence Network Ports

Information on serial ports for network communication.

Relay Outputs

Details on the solid-state relay outputs and their capabilities.

General Purpose Inputs

Description of available general purpose inputs and their configuration.

Park Input

Functionality and configuration of the park input circuit.

Horn Ring Transfer

Instructions for wiring the horn ring transfer circuit.

Speaker Connections

Guidelines for connecting speakers to the Pathfinder unit.

Speaker Diagnostics

How speaker faults are detected and indicated.

Radio Re-Broadcast

How to amplify and rebroadcast two-way radio messages.

FS Vehicle Integration

How to interface with vehicle OBDII or CAN bus.

Ignition Input

Configuration and functionality of the ignition input.

System Power

Instructions for connecting the system to the vehicle battery.

Mounting the Pathfinder

Mounting the Siren

Step-by-step instructions for mounting the siren unit.

Mounting the Control Head (PF 100R and PF200R)

Instructions for mounting the remote control head.

Testing the Pathfinder® Installation

Initial System Test and Verification

Procedures for testing the installed system before final configuration.

Pathfinder Switch Default Programming

Default functions assigned to slide switches.

Pathfinder Button Default Programming

Default functions assigned to control head buttons.

Pathfinder Input Default Programming

Default functions assigned to system inputs.

Horn Ring Operation

How the horn ring functions control siren tones and lights.

Dim Button Operation

Operation of the dimming function button.

Control Head Legends and Safety Messages

Applying the Replaceable Control Head Legends

Instructions for applying legends to the control head buttons.

Distributing the Safety Message Card

How to distribute safety cards to operators.

Applying the Siren Safety Labels in the Vehicle

Instructions for applying siren safety labels to the vehicle.

Safety Messages for Personnel Servicing Federal Electronic Sirens

Servicing the Pathfinder

Replacing the Slide Switch

Step-by-step guide for replacing the slide switch.

Getting Technical Support and Service

Service Parts Information

List of available service parts and their part numbers.

Obtaining Technical Support and Repair Service

Contact information and procedures for technical support and repairs.

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