Federal Signal Corporation CUDA TRIOPTIC 351011 Series User manual

2561895B
REV. B 904
Printed in U.S.A.
INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR CUDA TRIOPTIC™
MODEL 351011 SERIES
SAFETY MESSAGE TO INSTALLERS AND USERS
WARNING
People’s lives depend on your safe installation
of our products. It is important to read, under-
stand and follow all instructions shipped with
the products. In addition, listed below are some
other important safety instructions and precau-
tions you should follow:
• To properly install this light, you must have
a good understanding of automotive
systems, along with proficiency in the
installation and use of safety warning
e uipment.
• DO NOT install e uipment or route wiring
in the deployment path of an air bag.
• When drilling into a vehicle structure, be
sure that both sides of the surface are clear
of anything that could be damaged.
• In order for the light to function properly, a
separate ground connection must be made.
If practical, it should be connected to the
negative battery terminal. At a minimum, it
may be attached to a solid metal body or
chassis part that will provide an effective
ground path as long as the light system is to
be used.
• Locate light control so the VEHICLE and
CONTROL can be operated safely under all
driving conditions.
• Do not attempt to activate or deactivate
light control while driving in a hazardous
situation.
• You should fre uently inspect the light to
ensure that it is operating properly and
that it is securely attached to the vehicle.
• This product contains high intensity LED
devices. To prevent eye damage, DO NOT
stare into the light beam at close range.
• The light should be fre uently inspected to
ensure that it is operating properly and
that it is securely attached to the vehicle.
• File these instructions in a safe place and
refer to them when maintaining and/or
reinstalling the product.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instruc-
tions may result in property damage, serious injury, or
death to you or others.
A. GENERAL.
The Cuda TriOptic Model 351011 is an LED light head
designed for use in conjunction with all Federal ignal switch
controllers. This light head is designed for mounting on a
vehicle’s interior, exterior, or on a motorcycle. The housing is
comprised of an extruded aluminum profile with a front high-
impact polycarbonate protective lens. The unit is supplied with
mounting hardware and a five-foot cable. This unit has an
operating temperature of -30°C to +65°C (-22°F to +149°F). It
may be mounted in the horizontal, or vertical, position with the
cabling exiting from either side or the rear. The physical
dimensions of this unit are 3.8-inches long by 1.5-inches wide
by 1.75-inches high. End caps and the front lens cover are
compression sealed to the extruded housing by means of Buna-
N gasketing. The unit also features stainless steel hex machine
screws and kepsnuts for the channels on the top, bottom and
rear of the housing. The Cuda TriOptic is programmed with
eight flash patterns selectable by a control lead. The light head
can also be user-configured to be controlled by an external
flashing device.
B. INSTALLATION.
WARNING
This product is intended for supplemental
warning and for use in conjunction with an
approved primary warning light system.
Consult local codes and regulations to deter-
mine if the power supply/ light head combina-
tion complies with the horizontal or vertical
mount positioning desired in your application.
WARNING
When installing e uipment inside air bag
e uipped vehicles, the installer MUST ensure
that the e uipment is installed ONLY in areas
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer.
Failure to observe this warning will reduce the
effectiveness of the air bag, damage the air bag,
or potentially damage or dislodge the e uip-
ment, causing serious injury or death to you or
others.
NOTE
For adequate condensate drainage, a horizontally
mounted unit MU T be mounted with the two drain
holes facing down (see figure 1). For vertical mount-
ing, the drain holes are located conveniently on either
end of the housing such that the cabling may be
routed from top or bottom.
Determine which side of the unit will be attached to the
mounting surface and which direction the power cable enters
the unit.
The unit is supplied with the power cable entering the left
side. Horizontally mounted units may be modified by the

Figure 1.
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BOTTOM DRA NAGE
HOLES
LEFT S DE CABLE ENTRY
(AS SUPPL ED)
CUDAMOD1 L GHT
HEAD ASSEMBLY
installer for cable entry in the right side, the left rear, or the
right rear. Vertically mounted units may have the cable routed
from the side end cap (as supplied) or from the rear (installer
modified). From a horizontal orientation, the top, bottom and
rear surfaces of the unit are available for mounting. The top
and bottom surfaces have one mounting bolt channel and the
rear surface has two mounting bolt channels (see figure 2).
Choose the mounting channel that best suits your application.
After determining the cable entry and mounting orienta-
tion, follow the appropriate instructions.
1. Horizontal Mount-Left Side End Cap Cable Entry,
or Vertical Mount-End Cap Cable Entry (unit as
supplied).
ee figure 2. Remove the end cap and gasket from the
side of the unit without the power cable. lide in the two #8-32
x 1/2" hex head machine screws into the channel desired.
Replace the gasket and end cap using the two flat head screws.
Figure 2.
GASKET
290A4681
TOP CHANNEL
REAR CHANNEL
BOTTOM
CHANNEL
SCREWS, #8-32 x 1/2"
HEX HEAD MACH NE (2)
SL DE MACH NE SCREWS
NTO DES RED CHANNEL
END CAP
Insure the end cap screws are properly tightened for a tight
seal.
2. Horizontal Mount-Left Rear Cable Entry, or
Vertical Mount-Rear Cable Entry (installer
odified).
ee figure 3. Remove the end cap and gasket from the
side of the unit with the power cable. Remove the end cap and
gasket from end of the grommet/cabling. Remove the left rear
plug from the housing and install it into the removed end cap.
Route the cabling towards the left rear of the unit sliding the
grommet into the slot where the plug was installed. Before re-
attaching the end cap/gasket, slide in the two #8-32 x 1/2" hex
head machine screws into the desired mounting channel.
Replace the gasket and end cap using the two flat head screws.
Insure the end cap screws are properly tightened for a tight
seal.
3. Horizontal Mount-Right Side End Cap Cable
Entry (installer odified).
ee figure 4. Remove the #8-32 screws and lock
washers from the rear of the unit. Remove the screws which
secure the end caps and gaskets in place. Remove both the
right and left plugs from the unit. lowly slide the left side
cable/end cap/gasket/circuit board assembly out of the housing.
lide the assembly into the opposite side of the unit. Install the
#8-32 screws/lock washers to lock the assembly into the
housing. Before replacing the end cap/gaskets, slide in the two
#8-32 x 1/2" hex head machine screws into the desired mount-
ing channel. Install the two plugs in the rear of the housing.
Replace the gaskets and end caps using the four flat head
screws. Insure the end cap screws are properly tightened for a
tight seal at both ends.
4. Horizontal Mount-Right Rear Cable Entry
(installer odified).
Remove the #8-32 screws and lock washers from the
rear of the unit. Remove the screws which secure the end caps
and gaskets in place. Remove both the right and left rear plugs
from the unit. lowly slide the left side cable/end cap/gasket/
Figure 3.
GASKET
290A4682
TOP CHANNEL
LEFT REAR
PLUG
LEFT REAR
PLUG
ROUTE CABLE /GROMMET
REMOVED FROM END CAP
TO LEFT REAR OF UN T.
SCREWS, #8-32 x 1/2"
HEX HEAD MACH NE (2)
SL DE MACH NE SCREWS
NTO DES RED CHANNEL
END CAP
FLAT HEAD
SCREWS
GROMMET
GROMMET
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290A4683B
TOP CHANNEL
BOTTOM
CHANNEL
LEFT REAR
PLUG
#8-32 SCREW
AND
LOCKWASHER
SCREWS, #8-32 x 1/2" HEX HEAD MACH NE (2)
(SL DE MACH NE SCREWS NTO DES RED CHANNEL)
FLAT HEAD
SCREWS
GROMMET
END CAP
GASKET
C RCU T BOARD
ASSEMBLY
JUMPERSJUMPERS
JP1
JP1
JP2
JP2
JUMPERS SET FOR
NTERNAL (N) FLASHERJUMPERS SET FOR
EXTERNAL (E) FLASHER
N
E
N
E
N
E
N
E
Figure 4.
circuit board assembly out of the housing. lide the assembly
into the opposite side of the unit. Install the #8-32 screws/lock
washers to lock the assembly into the housing. Remove the end
cap and gasket from end of the grommet/cabling assembly.
Remove the right rear plug from the housing and install it into
the end cap where the grommet/cabling assembly was in-
stalled. Route the cabling towards the right rear of the unit
and install the grommet into the slot where the plug was
installed. Before replacing the end cap/gaskets, slide in the two
#8-32 x 1/2" hex head machine screws into the desired mount-
ing channel. Install the left plug in the rear of the housing.
Replace the gaskets and end caps using the four flat head
screws. Insure the end cap screws are properly tightened for a
tight seal at both ends.
CAUTION
Before drilling holes in ANY part of vehicle, be sure
that both sides of the mounting surface are clear of
parts that could be damaged; such as brake lines, fuel
lines, electrical wiring or other vital parts.
A 3/16" diameter mounting hole is recommended for the
two #8 x 1/2" mounting hardware screws. The recommended
holes center to center spacing should be between 2-3". In
addition, two #8 keps nuts are also provided for securing the
assembly to the mounting surface.
CAUTION
Install the control unit in an adequately ventilated
area. Never install near heater ducts.
CAUTION
After prolonged operation, the unit dissipates heat
and can cause burns. Do not hold the unit in your
hands for extended periods of time. Do not touch the
unit during, or shortly after, operation. Always allow
the unit to cool before handling.
C. ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES.
NOTE
Powering multiple devices with a common control lead
may cause one or more units to briefly remain
functional after signal power is removed. For example,
due to the high input filter capacitance, a strobe
supply can briefly supply the current required to
operate a low current device such as a Cuda
TriOptic™. If necessary, use a relay to isolate devices
with large filter capacitors. ee figure 5 for the
schematic; all components/wires are user-supplied.
The unit is intended to operate on a 12.8 VDC system. It
includes a 3 conductor connecting cable housed in a black
jacket. The 3 conductors are: red (positive), black (negative)
and green (switching). This unit is intended to work in
conjunction with all Federal ignal switch controllers.
1. Standard Operation.
This unit features 8 flash patterns that are selected by
applying the switching wire (green) to the ground wire (black).
These wires are all within the black cable attached to the unit.
Install a 3-ampere fuse in the red wire. Connect the red wire to
a switched 12V source to activate the light. The flash patterns
are as follows:
1. teady On
2. 120 FPM
3. 165 FPM
4. 240 FPM
5. 300 FPM
6. Combo 1:
4 intervals @ 120 FPM
10 intervals @ 300 FPM
7. Combo 2:
2 intervals @ 120 FPM
3 intervals @ 165 FPM
6 intervals @ 240 FPM
3 intervals @ 165 FPM
2 intervals @ 120 FPM
10 intervals @ 300 FPM
8. Combo 3:
1 inactive interval @ 120 FPM
2 intervals @ 120 FPM
6 intervals @ 240 FPM
14 intervals @ 480 FPM
6 intervals @ 240 FPM
2 intervals @ 120 FPM
1 inactive interval @ 120 FPM
After the desired pattern has been selected, the green
wire must be connected directly to the red power lead.
This unit is designed to return to the last flash
pattern selected before it was de-energized. For example, if the
unit is de-energized at the seventh flash pattern and then re-
energized, the seventh flash pattern illuminates. However,
there is a two-second delay for the unit to remember the last
pattern. o, if the unit is energized and functioning on the
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CUDATR OPT C
+12V
CONTROL LEAD
(12V S GNAL ACT VATED)
RELAY
FUSE
STROBE SUPPLY
Figure 5.
third flash pattern and the unit is switched to the fourth flash
pattern and de-energized within a two second time limit, the
unit will return to the third flash pattern.
2. External Flashing Device Operation.
The 351011 can be user-modified to operate with an
external flashing device, either ground side or high side
activated. If desired, proceed as follows:
a. Remove the light head’s end cap and slide out the
printed circuit board assembly. ee figure 4.
b. ee figure 4. Move JP1 and JP2 to the external
position.
c. Replace the circuit board assembly and end cap.
d. Ensure that the drain hole is facing down and
assemble the light head into the housing without bunching the
wire.
e. For a high side activated flasher, install a 3-
ampere fuse in the Cuda TriOptic red wire and connect to the
control lead on the flasher. Connect the black wire to ground.
Connect the green wire to the Cuda TriOptic red wire.
f. For a low side activated flasher, install a 3-
ampere fuse in the Cuda TriOptic red wire and connect to a
12V source. Connect the green wire to the red wire. Connect
the black wire to the control lead on the flasher.
SAFETY MESSAGE TO OPERATORS
WARNING
People’s lives depend on your safe use of our
products.
Listed below are some important safety instruc-
tions and precautions you should follow:
• Although your warning system is operating
properly, it may not be completely effective.
People may not see or heed your warning
signal. You must recognize this fact and
continue driving cautiously.
• Also, situations may occur which obstruct
your warning signal when natural or
manmade objects are between your vehicle
and others, such as: raising your hood or
trunk lid. If these situations occur, be
especially careful.
• This product contains high intensity LED
devices. To prevent eye damage, DO NOT
stare into the light beam at close range.
• At the start of your shift, you should ensure
that the light is securely attached and
operating properly.
Failure to follow these safety precautions may
result in property damage, serious injury, or death to
you, to passengers, or to others.
RETAIN AND REFER TO THIS MESSAGE
D. MAINTENANCE.
1. General.
WARNING
Crazing (cracking) of lenses will cause reduced
effectiveness of the light. Do not use cleaning
agent (which will cause crazing) such as strong
detergents, solvents, or petroleum products. If
crazing of lenses does occur, reliability of light
for emergency signaling purposes may be
reduced until lenses are replaced.
Ordinary cleaning of the plastic lenses can be accom-
plished by using mild soap and a soft rag. hould fine
scratches or a haze appear on a lens, they can ordinarily be
removed with a non-abrasive, high quality, one-step, automo-
tive paste cleaner/wax and soft cloth.
2. Replace ent Parts.
This unit contains NO user replaceable components.
Consult the factory regarding warranty repairs/replacement
issues.
Manufactured by:
Federal ignal Corporation
Emergency Products Group
2645 Federal ignal Drive
University Park, Illinois 60466
1-800-433-9132
Email: [email protected]
Copyright 2004 Federal Signal Corporation
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