Code 3 Pursuit 25 Series User manual

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Installation manual
25 series™ lightbar

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Warnings & Guidance
Failure to install or use this product according to manufacturers recommendations
may result in property damage, serious injury, and/or death to those you are seeking
to protect!
IMPORTANT! Read all instructions before installing and using. Installer: This manual must be delivered to the end user.
Important! This unit is a safety device and it must be connected to its own separate, fused
power point to assure its continued operation should any other electrical accessory fail.
1. Proper installation combined with operator training in the use, care, and maintenance of
emergency warning devices are essential to ensure the safety of you and those you are seeking to
protect.
2. Exercise caution when working with live electrical connections.
3. This product must be properly grounded. Inadequate grounding and/or shorting of electrical
connections can cause high current arcing, which can cause personal injury and/or severe vehicle
damage, including re.
4. Proper placement and installation are vital to the performance of this warning device. Install this
product so that output performance of the system is maximised and the controls are placed within
convenient reach of the operator so that they can operate the system without losing eye contact
with the roadway.
5. Do not install this product or route any wires in the deployment area of an air bag. Equipment
mounted or located in an air bag deployment area may reduce the e󰀨ectiveness of the air bag or
become a projectile that could cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to the vehicle owner’s
manual for the air bag deployment area. It is the responsibility of the user/operator to determine
a suitable mounting location ensuring the safety of all passengers inside the vehicle particularly
avoiding areas of potential head impact.
6. It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to ensure during use that all features of this product
work correctly. In use, the vehicle operator should ensure the projection of the warning signal is not
blocked by vehicle components (i.e., open trunks or compartment doors), people, vehicles or other
obstructions.
7. The use of this or any other warning device does not ensure all drivers can or will observe or react
to a warning signal. Never take the right-of-way for granted. It is your responsibility to be sure you
can proceed safely before entering an intersection, driving against tra󰀩c, responding at a high
speed, or walking on or around tra󰀩c lanes.
8. This equipment is intended for use by authorised personnel only. The user is responsible for
understanding and obeying all laws regarding warning signal devices. Therefore, the user should
check all applicable city, state, and federal laws and regulations. The manufacturer assumes no
liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device.
Do not install and/or operate this safety product unless you have read and
understand the safety information contained in this manual.

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The 25 Series (Pursuit™) Lightbar is a versatile and powerful, high output warning device suitable for a
range of vehicle types and duties. There are numerous options and lengths available. The lightbar can
either be mounted permanently to the vehicle or mounted using the vehicle roof gutters. It also utilises
a plug-in wiring harness and access hole to allow easy removal of the lightbar without uninstalling the
wiring harness.
The unique shape of the 25 Series Lightbar ensures a sleek, low prole body hugging t for many
vehicle applications. In addition to the long, maintenance free service life and low current draw benets
of LED technology, the dual deck 25 Series also supports additional auxiliary lighting options. Featuring
an aluminium base and clear, weatherproof, polycarbonate housing along with encapsulated electronic
control modules, the lightbar is strong, durable and protected against the environment.
Product Overview
European EMC Regulation ECE-R10
European EMC Regulation CISPR-25
Australian Media and Communications
Authority RCM Approved
Ingress Protection IP66
Light Output SAE J845 Class 1, SAE J595 Class 1, SAE
J2498 when congured.
Supply Voltage VS10 – 30VDC
Standby Current IQ14mA
Output Current PAV Refer to lightbar drawing.
Operating Power ISC Available on request
Operating Temperature Top -20C / +65C
Specications
Product Certications

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Before installation, examine the equipment for transit damage. Do not use damaged or broken parts.
Before proceeding with installation, plan all wiring and cable routing. Select the mounting location for
the light bar on a at, smooth surface and centre the unit across the width of the vehicle. The mounting
location for the light bar should be chosen such that the light bar is level and visibility to approaching
tra󰀩c is optimised. Mounting should be such that there is no less than 12mm (½”) clearance between
the roof and the lightbar at any point.
Di󰀨erent mounting solutions are available to suit a wide variety of installations - for tment please see
the instructions included with individual mounting kits.
Mounting
Caution: When drilling into any vehicle surface, make sure the area is free from any
electrical wires, fuel lines, vehicle upholstery, etc. that could be damaged

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Upper Deck Modules
Designed for an uncompromised warning signal, the upper level
LED modules combine maximum emitting surface area with
a very high output LED optical system to produce an e󰀨ective
output at all angles around the vehicle. These multi-voltage units
operate from 10V to 30V using 100% solid-state electronics and
LEDs rated to 100,000 hours of operation.
Lower Level LED Modules
Developed primarily to provide practical illumination over a
broad area around the vehicle, the lower level cool-white LED
modules pack high output into a very slimline optic. Options
range from individual alley or takedown lights up to full 360°
scene coverage, without impacting on upper level lightbar lens or
LED colour requirements. They can also be congured to ash
in conjunction with the upper level warning patterns. In amber
version, the lower level can be congured as a tra󰀩c advisor.
Sign Light Module
Mounted inside the lightbar and fully protected from weathering,
the LED sign light is an enclosed module carefully specied
to provide homogenous backlighting of the sign area while
minimising stray light. The overlaid text is available in plain white
text with black, blue or amber background, or coloured text with
white background. Signs are also available in mirrored text.
Component Features
LED Modules
There are di󰀨erent types of mounting brackets to suit di󰀨erent locations in the lightbar.
LED modules are not user serviceable.
Lightbar Controller
The Lightbar Controller can control up to 32 separate light heads,
each of which can be congured to perform any supported
lightbar function. Multiple controllers can work together in a
lightbar to provide virtually unlimited lighting outputs. Operating
on the C3 DNA Network, the Controller is also able to provide
power and data to the M5 Message Display and other compatible
devices while requiring only a compact 4-wire harness out of the
lightbar, regardless of the number of functions. Lightbar chassis
temperatures and ambient lighting levels are monitored by the
Controller in order to maximise lighting output in a safe and
controlled manner, over a wide range of environmental conditions
throughout the life of the product.
WARNING – Lightbar Controller outputs are only compatible
with Pursuit LED Modules. Warranty will be void if
unsupported products are connected to the Controller.

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Solar Charger System
The solar charger helps keep the vehicle battery fully
charged and ready for action. The system is extremely
durable, with the PV cells completely integrated and
sealed inside the lightbar. The charger module, which
mounts near the vehicle battery, is designed for the
harsh engine-bay environment. It is fully sealed in
epoxy resin and enclosed in a robust aluminium case. The
charger is fully protected from reverse polarity and ISO
7637-2 voltage transients. It supports from 5 to 20 watts of
PV modules and protects against overcharging.
Note – the solar charger system is compatible with
12V vehicles only. Refer to Solar Charger installation
manual for further details, including wiring.
Temperature Foldback
The 25 Series lightbar is a high output, rugged lightbar
suitable for many environments. However, in extreme
temperatures the electronics can be adversely a󰀨ected,
reducing the life expectancy of the components. Each
lightbar is tted with temperature sensing to automatically
reduce the current supplied to each module in the event
of extreme heat. Once the modules have cooled to
predetermined levels the lightbar returns to full duty.
Auto Dimming (where congured)
Due to the high level warning signal output of the 25
Series lightbar, the lightbar is capable of automatically
dimming the warning functions. Onboard ambient light
sensors detect the level of daylight present, and can dim
the warning functions to a predetermined output. This
reduces the chance of dazzling other road users, creating
a safer working environment at night. If auto dimming has
been congured for your lightbar from the manufacturer it
will be noted on the light bar drawing supplied with your
lightbar.
Note: Auto dimming can not be used in conjunction with
hard-wired input (Park light) dimming.
Component Features

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Wiring
The Pursuit lightbar may have been congured for basic operation with a junction box, or else congured
as part of a more complex C3-DNA network. Before attempting to connect the lightbar wiring harness,
please refer to the C3-DNA Toolbox software connection tables provided with the product in addition to
the generic wiring diagram provided in this installation manual.
Wiring Harness Removal
The 25 Series lightbar has been designed with a unique cable access hole enabling the lightbar to be
removed without uninstalling the wiring harness.
1. Remove power to the lightbar/junction box.
2. Remove upper lens set as described in “Lens removal and Installation” – in the Options and
maintenance section of this manual.
3. Undo the cable gland from the plastic housing.
4. Unplug the CAN data connector from the LED controller.
5. Using a No.2 point Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw grounding the external harness to the
chassis, and the positive feed to the LED controller.
6. Unplug and remove harness.
7. When reconnecting the lightbar, connect the wiring harnesses and cable gland as originally
installed.
Notes:
1. Larger wires and tight connections will provide longer service life for components. For high
current wires it is highly recommended that terminal blocks or soldered connections be used
with shrink tubing to protect the connections. Do not use insulation displacement connectors
(e.g., 3M Scotchlock type connectors).
2. Route wiring using grommets and sealant when passing through compartment walls.
Minimise the number of splices to reduce voltage drop. High ambient temperature (e.g.,
under-bonnet) will signicantly reduce the current carrying capacity of wires, fuses and circuit
breakers. All wiring should conform to the minimum wire size and other
recommendations of the wire 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.
3. Fuses or circuit breakers should be located as close to the power takeo󰀨 points as possible
and properly sized to protect the wiring and devices.
4. 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.
5. Ground termination should only be made to substantial chassis components, preferably
directly to the vehicle battery.
6. Circuit breakers are very sensitive to high temperatures and may “false trip” when mounted
in hot environments or operated close to their capacity.

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Key to Wire reference
Function Colour Description
Power Refer to wiring instructions
Ground Refer to wiring instructions
CAN-H Refer to wiring instructions
CAN-L Refer to wiring instructions
N/C No function - do not connect. Reserved for alternative functions.
±Input Congurable input that can detect either connection to GND or connection to +ve voltage
range 10-30V
+Input Input that can only detect connection to +ve voltage range 10-30V.
±In/Out
Multi-function pin:
Congurable input that can detect either connection to GND or connection to +ve voltage
range 10-30V.
Congurable positive switched output - refer to wiring section for hardware limitations.
+In/Out
Multi-function pin:
Congurable input that can detect either connection to +ve voltage
range 10-30V.
Congurable positive switched output - refer to wiring section for hardware limitations.
Output Positive switched output - refer to wiring section for hardware limitations.

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PURSUIT SIREN
CS82-xxxxx
Compatible Speakers:
C3100HD
C3900
SPEAKER-2 (Optional)SPEAKER-1
PURSUIT LIGHTBAR
25-xxxxx-C
NOTES
Y-SPLITTER
CZ8014
EXTENSION CABLES
CR8007 - 2.5m
CR8021 - 6.0m
Each product must be wired and appropriately fused as
close to the battery terminal or power distribution point
as possible.
Network Data Cable Requirements:
Twisted Pair, 30mm Pitch (see C3-DNA wiring section).
GENERIC WIRING DIAGRAM
ACCESSORIES
I/O Connections:
Refer to C3-DNA Toolbox connection table for more detail.
Controller Port: Provides regulated power and data for
C3-DNA controllers. Up to 3 controllers can be driven
from each port. For use with controllers, Y-adaptors and
extension cables.