Federal Signal Corporation IPX6 IMPAXX Manual

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REV. C2 0320
Printed in U.S.A.
© Copyright 2011-2020 Federal Signal Corporation
Installation and
Maintenance Manual
IPX6 IMPAXX®Light Heads

Limited Warranty
This product is subject to and covered by a limited warranty, a
copy of which can be found at www.fedsig.com/SSG-Warranty. A
copy of this limited warranty can also be obtained by written re-
quest to Federal Signal Corporation, 2645 Federal Signal Drive,
University Park, IL 60484, email to [email protected] or call
[phone].
This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or
implied, contractual or statutory, including, but not limited to the
warranty of merchantability, warranty of tness for a particular
purpose and any warranty against failure of its essential purpose.
2645 Federal Signal Drive
University Park, Illinois 60484
www.fedsig.com
Customer Support
Police/Fire-EMS: 800-264-3578 • [phone]
Work Truck: 800-824-0254 • [phone]
Technical Support 800-433-9132 • [phone]
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Contents
Safety Messages................................................................................5
Safety Messages to Installers and Service Personnel of
Warning Light Equipment...........................................................5
Safety Message to Operators of Warning Lights.................9
Unpacking the Product ...................................................................10
An Overview of the IPX600 Series ................................................. 10
Installing the IPX600 LED Light Heads.......................................... 12
Converting a Light Head from Controller to Follower and Vice
Versa.................................................................................................13
Converting a Light Head from Controller to Follower.......13
Converting a Light Head from Follower to Controller.......14
Conguring Multicolor Light Heads ..............................................15
Setting the White LEDs to Always Flash...............................15
Setting the Steady-Burn Color.................................................16
Setting a Multicolor Light Head to Flash One Color..........17
Changing the Follower Power-Up Color...............................17
Mounting the IPX600 Light Head to a Vehicle...............................18
Mounting the Light Head with the Bezel ..............................18
Mounting the Light Head Without the Bezel ..................... 20
Wiring the IPX600 Light Head in the Vehicle.................................21
Selecting a Flash Pattern................................................................ 21
Synching and Alternating Light Heads................................ 22
Configuring Light Heads for an X Flash Pattern ................23
Maintaining the Light Heads...........................................................25
Cleaning the Light Heads ..............................................................25
Testing the System..........................................................................26
Getting Technical Support and Service.........................................26
Getting Repair Service....................................................................27
Ordering Replacement Parts..........................................................27

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Tables
Table 1 Package contents............................................................. 10
Table 2 IPX600 controller default settings .................................. 14
Table 3 Flash patterns for the IPX600 LED light head................ 24
Table 4 IPX600 replacement parts................................................ 27
Figures
Figure 1 IPX600 mounted with bezel ............................................ 19
Figure 2 IPX600 mounted without bezel....................................... 20
Figure 3 Wiring for synchronized lights....................................... 22
Figure 4 Wiring for alternating lights............................................23
Figure 5 X-pattern wiring diagram ................................................ 23

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Safety Messages
Safety Messages to Installers and Service Personnel of
Warning Light Equipment
People’s lives depend on your proper installation and servicing
of Federal Signal products. It is important to read and follow all
instructions shipped with this product. Listed below are some
other important safety instructions and precautions you should
follow:
Before Installation or Service
Qualifications
• To properly install or service this equipment, you must
have a good understanding of automotive mechanical and
electrical procedures and systems, along with proficiency
in the installation and service of safety warning equipment.
Always refer to the vehicle service manuals when performing
equipment installations on a vehicle.
Light Hazards
• To be an eective warning device, this product produces
bright light that can be hazardous to your eyesight when
viewed at a close range. Do not stare directly into this
lighting product at a close range or permanent damage to
your eyesight may occur.
• Do not install the light system in an area that would block,
impair or blind the driver’s vision. Ensure that the light system
is mounted in a position that is outside the driver’s field of
vision so the driver can safely operate the vehicle.
• Federal Signal power supplies and light heads are designed
to work together as a system. Combining light heads and
a power supply from dierent manufacturers may reduce
the warning eectiveness of the lighting system and may
damage the components. You should verify or test your
combination to ensure that the system works together and
meets federal, state and local standards or guidelines.

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Electrical Hazards
• Strobe systems present a shock hazard because they
use high voltage to operate. Do not handle strobe cables,
the power supply, or bulbs or remove the lens while the
equipment is connected. Strobe systems can also hold
their charge even after they have been turned o. After
disconnecting power to the unit, wait five minutes before
handling any parts of the strobe system.
• A light system is a high current system. For the system
to function properly, a separate negative (–) connection
and positive (+) connection must be made. All negative
connections should be connected to the negative battery
terminal, and a suitable fuse should be installed on the
positive battery terminal connection as close to the battery
as possible. Ensure that all wires and fuses are rated to
handle the device and system amperage requirements.
• Never attempt to install aftermarket equipment that connects
to the vehicle wiring without reviewing a vehicle wiring
diagram available from the vehicle manufacturer. Ensure that
your installation will not aect vehicle operation or mandated
safety functions or circuits. Always check the vehicle for
proper operation after installation.
• The lighting system components, especially light bulbs,
strobe tubes, LEDs, and the outer housing, get hot during
operation. Disconnect power to the system and allow the
system to cool down before handling any components of the
system.
• Halogen light bulbs and strobe tubes are pressurized and,
if broken, can burst and result in flying glass. Always wear
gloves and eye protection when handling these components.
• Do not mount a radio antenna within 18 inches (45.7 cm)
of the lighting system. Placing the antenna too close to
the lighting system could cause the lighting system to
malfunction or be damaged by strong radio fields. Mounting
the antenna too close to the lighting system may also cause

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the radio noise emitted from the lighting system to interfere
with the reception of the radio transmitter and reduce radio
reception.
• Do not attempt to wash any unsealed electrical device while it
is connected to its power source.
During Installation and Service
• DO NOT get metal shavings inside the product. Metal
shavings in the product can cause the system to fail. If drilling
must be done near the unit, place an ESD-approved cover
over the unit. Inspect the unit after mounting to ensure that
there are no shavings present in or near the unit.
• DO NOT connect this system to the vehicle battery until
ALL other electrical connections are made, mounting of
all components is complete, and you have verified that no
shorts exist. If the wiring is shorted to the vehicle body or
frame, high current conductors can cause hazardous sparks
resulting in electrical fires or flying molten metal.
• DO NOT install equipment or route wiring (or the plug-in
cord) in the deployment path of an air bag.
• If a vehicle seat is temporarily removed, verify with the
vehicle manufacturer, if the seat needs to be recalibrated for
proper airbag deployment.
• Before mounting any components, check the manual to
make sure that the component you are installing is suitable
for use in that area of the vehicle. Many components are not
suitable for use in the engine compartment or other extreme
environmental exposure areas.
• Before drilling into a vehicle structure, ensure that both
sides of the surface are clear of anything that could be
damaged. Remove all burrs from drilled holes. To prevent
electrical shorts, grommet all drilled holes through which
wiring passes. Ensure that the mounting screws do not cause
electrical or mechanical damage to the vehicle.

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• Refer to the manual packed with the lighting system for
proper electrical connections, additional precautions and
information.
• Locate the light system controls so the VEHICLE and
CONTROLS can be operated safely under all driving
conditions.
After Installation or Service
• After installation, test the light system to ensure that it is
operating properly.
• Test all vehicle functions, including horn operation, vehicle
safety functions and vehicle light systems, to ensure proper
operation. Ensure that the installation has not aected the
vehicle operation or changed any vehicle safety function or
circuit.
• Scratched or dull reflectors, mirrors, or lenses will reduce
the eectiveness of the lighting system. Avoid heavy
pressure and use of caustic or petroleum-based products
when cleaning the lighting system. Replace any optical
components that may have been scratched or crazed during
system installation.
• Do not attempt to activate or deactivate the light system
controls while driving in a hazardous situation.
• Frequently inspect the light system to ensure that it is
operating properly and that it is securely attached to the
vehicle.
• After installation and testing are complete, provide a copy
of these instructions to instructional sta and all operating
personnel.
• File these instructions in a safe place and refer to them when
maintaining and/or re-installing the product.
Failure to follow all safety precautions and instructions may
result in property damage, serious injury, or death.

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Safety Message to Operators of Warning Lights
People’s lives depend on your safe use of our products. Listed
below are some important safety instructions and precautions
you should follow:
• Do not attempt to activate or deactivate the light system
control while driving in a hazardous situation.
• Although your warning system is operating properly, it
may not be completely eective. People may not see or
heed your warning signal. You must recognize this fact and
continue to drive cautiously.
• Situations may occur that obstruct your warning signal when
natural and man-made objects are between your vehicle
and others, such as raising your hood or trunk lid. If these
situations occur, be especially careful.
• All eective sirens and horns produce loud sounds that may
cause, in certain situations, permanent hearing loss. You and
your passengers should consider taking appropriate safety
precautions such as wearing hearing protection.
• To be an eective warning device, this product produces
bright light that can be hazardous to your eyesight when
viewed at a close range. Do not stare directly into this
lighting product at a close range, or permanent damage to
your eyesight may occur.
• The eectiveness of an interior mounted warning light
depends on the clarity, the tinting, and the angle of the glass
it is being placed behind. Tinting, dirt, defects and steeply
angled glass reduce the light output of the warning light. This
may reduce the eectiveness of the light as a warning signal.
If your vehicle has dirty, tinted, or steeply angled glass, use
extra caution when driving your vehicle or blocking the right
of way with your vehicle.
• It is important that you fully understand how to safely operate
this warning system before use.

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Unpacking the Product
• Operate your vehicle and its light/sound system in
accordance with your department’s Standard Operating
Procedures.
• If a selected function does not perform properly or if any
of the lamps remain illuminated when the control is o,
disconnect the power connector from the control unit and
contact the nearest service center.
• At the start of your shift, ensure that the entire warning
light system and the siren system is securely attached and
operating properly.
Failure to follow these safety instructions and precautions may
result in property damage, serious injury, or death.
Unpacking the Product
After unpacking the product, inspect it for damage that may
have occurred in transit. If it has been damaged, do not attempt
to install or operate it. File a claim immediately with the carrier,
stating the extent of damage. Carefully check all envelopes,
shipping labels, and tags before removing or destroying
them. Ensure that the parts listed in Table 1 are included in the
package. If you are missing any parts, contact Customer Support
at 1-800-264-3578, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (CT).
Table 1 Package contents
Qty. Description Part Number
2 Screw, #10 Type B, Six-Lobe, Black, SS 7011246-08
2 Screw, Thrd Frm, #8-32, Six-Lobe, Blk, SS 70000143-06
1 Bezel, Black, Polycarbonate 8652239
1 Gasket, Rubber 8652240
An Overview of the IPX600 Series
The IPX600 Series LED Light Heads are fully sealed, low current
warning lights that can be mounted on the inside or outside of
the vehicle. IPX600 uses SOLARIS®LED reflector technology
to provide a bright and eective secondary warning signal.
IPX600 models have 6, 12, or 18 LEDs that can be ordered in