Federal Signal Corporation Spire 200 User manual

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Rev. A0 0819
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Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Spire™200 Beacon
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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
request to Federal Signal Corporation, 2645 Federal Signal Drive,
University Park, IL 60484, email to [e-mail] 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 fitness 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•+1708534-3400
WorkTruck: 800-824-0254•+1708534-3400
TechnicalSupport 800-433-9132•+1708534-3400

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Contents
Safety Message to Installers and Service Personnel.....................4
Overview of the Spire™ 200 Beacon ...............................................7
Unpacking the Beacon......................................................................7
Attaching the Optional Mounting Flange to the
Beacon................................................................................................8
Wiring the Beacon...........................................................................10
Permanently Mounting the Beacon ............................................... 11
Pipe Mounting the Beacon .............................................................14
Using Magnetic or Magnetic/Suction Mounting ..........................14
Conguring the Beacon..................................................................15
Selecting a Flash Pattern................................................................15
Selecting Sync or Alt.......................................................................16
Selecting Single or Dual Color (if equipped) ................................17
Selecting the Color Order...............................................................17
Resetting the Beacon to the Default Settings...............................17
Cleaning the Beacon.......................................................................19
Getting Technical Support.............................................................. 19
Figures
Figure 1 Optional Mounting Flange ....................................................9
Figure 2 Flange Base .........................................................................9
Figure 3 Drilling (Not to scale)......................................................12
Figure 4 Permanent-mount beacon (exploded view).......................13
Tables
Table 1 Product Specications............................................................ 7
Table 2 Mounting kit hardware for permanent mounted beacons...... 8
Table 3 Wire Connections................................................................ 10
Table 4 Flash Patterns ...................................................................... 18

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Safety Message to Installers and Service Personnel
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. In addition, listed below
are some other important safety instructions and precautions
you should follow:
• 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’s service manuals when performing
equipment installations on a vehicle.
• 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.
• 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
correctly 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

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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 the outer
housing, get hot during operation. Be sure to disconnect
power to the system and allow the system to cool down
before handling any components of the system.
• 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
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.
• 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 airbag.
• Before drilling into a vehicle structure, be sure 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.
• Because vehicle roof construction and driving conditions
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warning light installed. The light could fly o the vehicle,
causing injury or damage. Repair of damage incurred
because of ignoring this warning shall be the sole
responsibility of the user.
• Locate the light system controls so the VEHICLE and
CONTROLS can be operated safely under all driving
conditions.
• 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 or lenses will reduce the
eectiveness of the lighting system. Avoid heavy pressure
and the 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.
• You should 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 reinstalling the product. Failure to follow
all safety precautions and instructions may result in property
damage, serious injury, or death.

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Overview of the Spire™200 Beacon
The beacon uses an LED light source to provide a reliable
signal with 25 selectable flash patterns. The beacon may be
flush mounted, pipe mounted, or attached to brackets. Optional
plastic or aluminum mounting flanges are available. The light
can also be ordered with magnetic mounts or magnetic suction
mounts. The light can operate on a nominal 12 or 24 Vdc power
source. A five-conductor cable protrudes from the base. This
beacon features FSLink™. It can be synchronized with up to
three other FSLink products. Optional branch guards and dust
covers are also available.
Table 1 Product Specications
Input Voltage 11 to 28 Vdc
12.8 or 25.6 Vdc nominal at 1.25 A
Fuse 2.0 A
Height
Tall beacon:
7.10 inches (18.034 cm) with ange
6.15 inches (15.621 cm) tall without ange
Short beacon:
5.60 inches (14.224 cm) with ange
4.65 inches (14.351 cm) without ange
Diameter 6.54 in with ange
5.22 in without ange
Weight 0.75-2.0 lb (0.34-0.91 kg)
Approvals Marked on product
Unpacking the Beacon
After unpacking the beacon, inspect it for damage that
may have occurred in transit. If there is damage, 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. If installing a permanent mounted
beacon, ensure that the parts listed in Table 2 are included in
the package.

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Table 2 Mounting kit hardware for permanent mounted beacons
Qty.Description
Basic parts included with permanent mount beacons
3#8 Panhead Phillips Screw
3#10 Panhead Phillips Screw
Additional parts included with mounting anges
3#10 Machine Screws, 1-3/4" long
3#10 Machine Screws, 7/8" long
3#10 Machine Nuts
Attaching the Optional Mounting Flange to the
Beacon
If the optional mounting flanges are to be used, you can either
attach them to the beacon before installation or attach the
flange to the vehicle first.
DO NOT DRIVE WITHOUT FIRST MOUNTING THE BEACON TO
THE FLANGE: Because vehicle roof construction and driving
conditions vary, do not drive a vehicle if the beacon is not
attached to the ange. The beacon could y off the vehicle,
causing injury or damage. Repair of damage incurred because of
ignoring this warning shall be the sole responsibility of the user.
1. To attach the flange, locate the detent on the beacon and
one of the two detent notches on the flange.
2. Align the beacon as shown in Figure 1.
3. Push the beacon down completely and turn clockwise 1/8
turn until the detent locks in place.

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Figure 1 Optional Mounting Flange
To remove the beacon from the flange:
1. Use a flat-tipped screwdriver to push the detent while
turning the beacon counterclockwise.
2. Pull up when the detent is free of the notch.
If desired, permanently lock the flange to the base using the
three #8 screws provided. See Figure 2.
Figure 2 Flange Base

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Wiring the Beacon
REVERSE POLARITY/MISWIRING: To avoid damage to the light,
ensure that the input voltage is the same as the voltage rating of
the light. Ensure that correct polarity is observed. Also ensure
that the unit is properly fused with a 2.0-amp fuse.
Table 3 Wire Connections
Color Description Connection Point
Black Ground Battery Negative
Red Mode 1 Switched Positive
12-24 Vdc
White Mode 2 Switched Positive
12-24 Vdc
Brown Low Power Switched Positive
12-24 Vdc
Green Program/
FSLink
12-24 Vdc
To wire the beacon:
1. Determine the required functions and the length of wires
needed to access them. A five-conductor cable can be
selected for a full-featured installation. For lengths up to
15 feet (5 m), use minimum 18 AWG (1 mm2) wire. For lengths
over 15 feet, use minimum 16 AWG (1.5 mm2) wire. Before
wiring the beacon, refer to Table 3 for the function of each
wire.
2. Strip 1/4 inch (5 mm) of insulation from the ends of the
installer-supplied wires.
3. Use insulated butt connectors to connect the wires to the
power cable of the beacon. Ensure that the connectors are
securely crimped and properly insulated.
4. Connect the end of the fuse holder to the positive (+)
terminal of the voltage source.

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5. Connect the black (–) wire from the beacon to a known good
vehicle ground as close to the beacon as practical.
6. The black wire is ground and must be connected to a
suitable chassis ground if it cannot be taken directly to the
negative terminal of the battery.
7. The green wire has a dual function: It is the runner wire that
synchronizes FSLink-Equipped products, and it serves as the
function/pattern programming wire.
8. The red wire powers the beacon in Mode 1 when connected
to a fused, positive voltage.
9. The white wire powers the beacon in Mode 2 when
connected to a fused, positive voltage.
NOTE: If Mode 1 is active when Mode 2 is powered up, Mode 2
overrides Mode 1.
10. The brown wire places the beacon (without automatic low
power) into low-power mode when the wire is connected to
a fused, positive voltage and either mode is activated. For a
beacon equipped with the automatic low-power feature, the
brown wire prevents the beacon from entering low power
when the beacon is connected to positive voltage.
Permanently Mounting the Beacon
Selecting a flash pattern is optional and should be completed
during the installation. For more information, see the flash
pattern descriptions in the table on page 18.
To mount the beacon:
1. Scribe the locations of the three mounting holes in the base.
There are two sets of evenly spaced holes, 120° apart on
the bottom of the beacon itself. Holes for the #8 self-tapping
screws are on a 2.75-inch diameter (where the lines intersect
the inner circle in Figure 3). The holes for the #10 self-
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intersect the middle circle in Figure 3). The 4-inch pattern is
the preferred pattern for permanent mounting.
If one of the optional mounting flanges is to be used,
three #10 screws are on a 6.00-inch circle (where the lines
intersect the outer circle in Figure 3).
Drill three, 0.177-inch diameter holes for the #8 screws, or
three 0.201-inch diameter holes for the #10 screws.
Figure 3 Drilling (Not to scale)
4.00”
6.00”
120.0°
2.75”
120.0°
2. Scribe a hole for the wires or an installer-supplied bushing at
the center of the screw pattern.

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DRILLING PRECAUTIONS: Before drilling holes, check the area
into which you plan to drill to ensure that you do not damage
vehicle components while drilling. All drilled holes should be
deburred, and all sharp edges should be smoothed. All wires
going through drilled holes should be protected by a grommet or
convolute/split-loom tubing.
3. Drill a suitably sized hole at the scribed position for the
bushing and wire routing hole. Otherwise, route the wires
through the drain notch in the optional mounting flange.
Leave open space for water to drain.
Figure 4 Permanent-mount beacon (exploded view)

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4. Align the beacon over the drilled holes. Route the wires
through the wire routing hole. Seal the hole with a bushing
or RTV if entering a watertight compartment.
5. Secure the base to the mounting surface with the selected
panhead screws.
Pipe Mounting the Beacon
The base was designed for the optional installation onto the end
of a threaded one-inch NPT pipe. The supply wires are to run
within the pipe for protection.
1. Route the wires through the pipe, and connect the wires to
the beacon as described in “Wiring the Beacon.”
2. Screw the beacon onto the pipe. Ensure that the wires are
not pinched inside the pipe or twisted severely.
Using Magnetic or Magnetic/Suction Mounting
DO NOT DRIVE WITH MAGNETICALLY-MOUNTED BEACON
INSTALLED: Because vehicle roof construction and driving
conditions vary, do not drive a vehicle with a magnetically-
mounted beacon installed. The beacon could y off the vehicle,
causing injury or damage. Repair of damage incurred because of
ignoring this warning shall be the sole responsibility of the user.
The holding power of magnetic mounting systems depends
on surface finish, surface flatness, and thickness of the steel
mounting surface. Therefore, to promote proper magnetic
mounting:
• Keep the mounting surface and magnets clean, dry, and free
of foreign particles that prevent good surface contact.
• Ensure that the mounting surface is flat.
• Do not use a magnet mounting system on vehicles with vinyl
tops.
• To prevent the sliding of the beacon on the mounting
surface, avoid quick acceleration and hard stops.

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To temporarily mount the beacon to a vehicle with magnetic
mounting or magnetic suction mounting:
1. Place the beacon on the vehicle roof at a location that
provides maximum signaling eectiveness for your
application.
2. For models with suction cups, apply downward pressure to
the top of the dome while pulling up on the release tabs to
release trapped air.
3. To operate the magnet-mounted beacon, insert the plug at
the end of the cable assembly into the 12-volt power outlet
socket. Turn the beacon on and o using the power switch
on the plug. To show that the power is on, a pilot light turns
on.
4. To remove models with a suction cup, pull up on the release
tabs while picking up the beacon.
Conguring the Beacon
If the beacon’s operating functions are to be changed from the
default, perform the following steps.
Selecting a Flash Pattern
LIGHT HAZARD: This product contains a high intensity LED
device. To prevent permanent eye damage, DO NOT stare into
the light beam at close range.
Selecting a flash pattern from the beacon’s internal library of
flash patterns is optional. It should be done during installation.
For available flash patterns, see Table 4 on page 18.
To select a flash pattern:
1. Select the Mode 1 (red wire) or Mode 2 (white wire).
2. Apply power (+12-24 Vdc) to that wire.
3. To activate FSLink, tap the green wire to + 12-24 Vdc until
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beacons, you can click the momentary switch instead of
tapping the green wire.
NOTE: When tapping the green wire to change patterns, do not
hold power for longer than one second, or other features of the
beacon will change.
Selecting Sync or Alt
When setting up devices to be synchronized, they must never
be operated without a ground connection. If a poor ground
connection exists, the unit will operate erratically and the
warranty is voided. Routinely inspect all connections to ensure
that they are secure.
The beacon can synchronize with other beacons. It will either
flash with or alternate the timing of the flashes with other
beacons. Select this feature separately for Mode 1 or Mode 2.
To synchronize your selected flash pattern:
1. Activate Mode 1 or 2.
2. Connect and hold the green wire to the positive voltage
source until the beacon pulses twice, and then release it.
The beacon switches from its initial setting to its opposite.
“Flash with” becomes “Alternate,” or vice versa.
3. To synchronize, after setup, connect the green wires
together.
For this feature to operate, permanently connect all green wires
after all beacons in the system are configured.
Selecting Single or Dual Color (if equipped)
The beacon can be made to either flash a single color or two
colors. This is done separately for Mode 1 or 2.
To select single or dual color:
1. Activate the mode for which this color feature is to be set.
2. Connect and hold the green wire to the power until the
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3. The beacon switches from its initial setting to its opposite.
Single Color becomes Dual Color, or Dual Color becomes
Single Color.
Selecting the Color Order
You can set the order in which a beacon flashes. The order is
selected separately for Mode 1 or Mode 2.
To select the color order:
1. Activate the Mode for which this color feature is to be set.
2. Hold the green wire to the positive voltage source until the
beacon pulses four times, and then release the wire. The
beacon switches color from the initial setting to its opposite.
For example, a dual-color, amber-red beacon set to flash
amber then red will change to flashing red then amber. A
dual color, amber-red beacon set to the single color red will
become amber.
Resetting the Beacon to the Default Settings
To reset the beacon mode to the default settings, apply power
to the green wire while either Mode 1 or Mode 2 is powered.
Hold the wire to the power source until the beacon pulses six
times and then remove power. Repeat for each Mode you want
to reset.
NOTE: No change occurs if you remove power from the green
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Table 4 Flash Patterns
No. Description Flash Rate
(FPM)
1* Double Quad 60
2Chopped Double 60
3Double Pulse 80
4Pulsing Quad 60
5Triple FedPulse 60
6 SCDOT 81
7Breathing 60
8Random Full, All Patterns Various
9 Random, Select Patterns #11-25 Various
10** Steady N/A
11 Single Flash Slow 75
12 Single Flash 120
13 Double Flash 80
14 Double Flash Fast 120
15 Triple Flash 80
16 Triple Flash Fast 120
17 Quad Flash Slow 60
18 Quad Flash 75
19 Quad Flash Fast 95
20 Quad FedPulse 75
21 5x Flash 75
22 7x Flash 80
23 Single Flash / Quad 120/60
24 Decelerating 60
25 Accelerating 60
*Pattern 1 is the default for Mode 1
**Pattern 10 is the default for Mode 2

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Cleaning the Beacon
CRAZING/CRACKING Crazing (ne cracks) of lenses causes
reduced effectiveness of the light. Do not use cleaning agents
(which cause crazing) such as strong detergents, solvents, or
petroleum products. If crazing of the lens es does occur, the
reliability of light for emergency signaling purposes may be
reduced until the lenses are replaced.
CLEANING the POLYCARBONATE LENSES:To extend the life of
this device, periodic cleaning is necessary. Clean the lens with
a mild, non-abrasive, neutral-pH cleaning agent and a soft, clean
cloth. Rinse the device thoroughly to ensure that no cleaning
agent residue remains. To avoid water spots, dry the device with
a soft clean cloth. Failure to follow this precaution can cause
crazing or cracking of the lens/dome and voids the warranty
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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]
Getting Technical Support
For technical support, please contact:
Federal Signal Corporation
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Getting Repair Service
The Federal Signal factory provides technical assistance with
Any units returned to returned to Federal Signal for service,
inspection, or repair must be accompanied by a Return Material
Authorization (RMA). Obtain an RMA from a Local Distributor or
Manufacturer’s Representative. Provided a brief explanation of
the service requested or the nature of the malfunction.
Address all communications to the following address.
Federal Signal Corporation
Service Department
2645 Federal Signal Drive
University Park IL 60484-3167