Feniex C-4200 User manual

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This instruction manual serves as a
guide for the 4200 Controller.
IMPORTANT! Please read through all
provided instructions and any listed
warnings in regards to product use.
4200 Controller
Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents
Safety Regulations 3
Warranty 3
Service after Expiration 3
Copyright 3
Feniex Product Copyright 3
Box Contents 4
System Specication 6
Wiring Diagram 7
Control Head Mounting 8
Vertical Mount 8
Surface Mount 8
Power Supply Mounting & Installation 9
Conguration Record 10
Control Head Programming 12
Help 13
Bluetooth 14
Bluetooth Hardware 14
4200 App Requirements 15
Bluetooth Software 15
FAQ 16
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central time, Monday through Friday. Please
do not send in product without contacting
support rst for a RMA number.
Service After Expiration
Feniex Industries will still provide service for
all products after expiration of the warranty.
For any issues, call the customer support
line. In some instances it may be necessary
for the product to be shipped, freight prepaid
and insured for loss or damage to Feniex
headquarters.
Copyright
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products described in this instruction
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reproduced, distributed, merged or modied
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permission of Feniex Industries, Inc.
Feniex Product Copyrights
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Safety Regulations
The following provides all the information
necessary to safely operate the previously
listed products of Feniex Industries, Inc.
Please read this manual thoroughly before
installing or operating your new product
in order to prevent any damage or injury.
Failure to follow the listed instructions in
this manual may result in damage to your
products or personal injury.
• Proper installation of this product
requires good knowledge of automotive
systems, electronics and procedures.
• Please guarantee all vital components
of the vehicle are not in danger of being
damaged by drilling holes necessary
for installation. Check all sides of the
mounting surface before drilling any
holes into the vehicle.
• Do not install this product in any way
that interferes with the deployment of
the air bag. Doing so may damage the
eectiveness of the air bag and can
lead to serious personal and vehicle
injury. The installer will assume full
responsibility of proper installation of the
new unit.
• Please clean the mounting surface
before installation of the unit when using
tape, brackets, magnet, Velcro or suction
cups.
• The product's ground wire must be
connected directly to the Negative (-)
battery post for eective use of the
unit. Please follow all wiring guidelines
provided to guarantee long lifespan
and productivity. Failing to follow these
instructions may result in damage to the
product.
Warranty
Feniex Industries, Inc. warrants to the original
purchaser that the product shall be free
from defects in material and workmanship
for 5 years from the date of purchase for all
LED products. Feniex Industries warranties
speakers, sirens, ashers, and controllers for
2 years.
If a warranty problem occurs, please contact
customer support at 1.800.615.8350 or
visit the web site at www.Feniex.com. If the
product needs to be returned for repair or
replacement, call our customer support line
to receive a return merchandise authorization
number.
Warning! Utilizing non-factory screws and mounting
brackets may result in loss of warranty coverage.
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Content Diagram
Unmarked RJ45 Port
Labeled
RJ45 Port
Input
Terminal Block 30A Fuse
Positive Ground
USB Port
(not used)
Output
Terminal Blocks
Important!
Do not use the unmarked RJ45 slot. This
is an unactivated slot. Use of this slot can
cause damage to unit.
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RJ45 Port
Slide Switch
USB Port
U-Shaped
Bracket
USB
Cable
RJ45
Cable
Legend/
Label Sheets
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System Specication
Below you will nd the key specications for the 4200 system. Review the information to
better determine your installation needs.
Warning! Do not deviate from the specied voltage.
System Specication:
Input Voltage: 11VDC to 16VDC
Temperature Range: -40C° to +70CV°
Stand By Current: > 100m Amps
Logic Input A-B Ground
Logic Input C-D-E Positive
Logic Input F Night Mode (+)
Logic Input G Day Mode (+)
Logic Input H Ignition (+)
Output 1-2 WigWag 10 Amps (+)
Outputs 3-28 10 Amps (+)
Outputs 29-32 30 Amps Group Continuous (+)
Max Input Current 60 Amps
Controller Dimensions 6.8″ x 3.5″ 1.3″
Power Supply Dimensions 6″ x 4″ x 1.5″
Bluetooth Range 40ft (+/- 5ft)
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Wiring Diagram
H G F E D C B A
Inputs
Controller
USB
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 T6 T7 T8
Ground
Positive
(60 Amp max)
Not Used
Controller
Not Used
10 Amps WigWag
10 Amps WigWag
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
30 Amps
Continuous
Current
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
Ground
3 Amps 3 Amps 3 Amps 3 Amps 3 Amps 3 Amps 3 Amps 3 Amps
LED Arrow Controller
Positive
Inputs
Ground
Inputs
Ignition
Night
Day
Green Light
Indicator
RJ45
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
10 Amps
Recommended! Add a 60Amp fuse in-line with 12V (+)
10 Amps
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Mounting Control Head
Decide which mounting option you would like to implement for the 4200 controller:
Option A is a vertical mount, allowing the controller to hang down. Option B is a surface
mount; with the bracket mounting from the rear of the controller. The controller can
also be mounted with a custom face on a console mount. Please contact your preferred
console manufacturer for a 4200 console faceplate (option not shown).
Option A: Vertical Mount
Step 1: Select a dry, cool location to mount
the control head
Step 2: Remove the two factory provided
screws located on either side of the
controller.
Step 3: Place the U-Shaped bracket into
place and screw the two factory provided
screws back on each side of the controller.
Step 4. Connect the RJ45 cable to the RJ45
port located on the rear of the controller).
Option B: Surface Mount
Step 1: Mount the U-Shaped Bracket in the
desired location using 2 self-tapping screws.
If you wish to use machine screws, simply
drill out the required hole size based on the
size of screw choice.
Important! Make sure not to damage any
vital parts of the vehicle or mounting
surface. Do not mount anywhere that
interferes with the vehicle air bag.
Step 2: Re-attach the control panel head to
the U-Shaped bracket utilizing the factory
provided screws.
Step 3. Connect the RJ45 cable to the RJ45
port located on the rear of the controller.
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Follow the instructions below when mounting and installing the 4200 relay power supply.
To avoid warranty concerns, do not mount the power supply in a moist or exterior
location.
Wiring
Step 1: Locate the 8 Pin terminal blocks
provided.
Step 2: Insert the six blocks in their
desired locations. Press down rmly in
place to ensure connectivity.
Step 3: Firmly secure each wire into its
desired port.
Step 4: Firmly secure the RJ45 harness
(previously connected to controller) into
the marked RJ45 port.
Step 5: Apply power and ground to the
2 port Molex terminal block (shown in
gure 3.4). Using a Phillips screwdriver,
rmly clamp down on the wire. A poor
connection may result in warranty issues.
Step 6: Ensure that each 30 amp fuse is
not loose and is rmly connected.
Mounting Power Supply
2 port
Molex
terminal
blocks
Tighten with
screwdriver
to secure
connection.
Secure wire with
screwdriver.
Figure 3.4
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Use this document to record the products connected to each outlet to assist when
programming the control head with the provided software package.
Outputs: Buttons: (1 - 18, P1 - P3)
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29 - 32
Continuous 12V (+) [No buttons for outputs 29 - 32]
Inputs: Outputs / Buttons:
A (-)
B (-)
C (+)
D (+)
E (+)
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E D C B A
Inputs
Controller
USB
32
31
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
T1 - T8: Used for trac advisor lightbars
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This software program is downloaded directly from feniex.com at
http://www.feniex.com/product.php?prod_id=247. The le size is 50MB, so the le may be
slow to download depending on the internet connection.
Help
For help on how to use the software, please click the help button located on
the top bar in the software interface. You will nd informative videos on how to
program every function of the 4200 software system.
Control Head Programming
Figure 5.1
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Device Discon-
Device Connected
Device Connected
Send Program
Step 1: Open the Feniex Controller
software (downloaded from
www.feniex.com (reference p.12).
Step 2: Connect the provided USB
wire to the controller. Connect the
other end to the USB port on
the computer.
When the controller is plugged in, the red
box reading Device Disconnected changes
from red to green and reads: Device
Connected (see gures 5.2 and 5.3).
Step 3: Program the buttons using the
software.
Use the help icon (see gure 5.1) for
instructional videos on the following
categories:
• Input Programming
• Trac Controller
• WigWag
• External Siren
• Button Programming
Step 4: Save XML le
Step 5: When nished, select: Send
Program (see gure 5.4).
Step 6: Disconnect the controller from the
computer when software states: Device
Successfully Programmed.
Send Program
Send Program
Device Connected
Device Connected
Important! Set WigWag Functions to outputs
2 - 3. See FAQ on page 16 for more info.
Control Head Programming
Figure 5.2
Figure 5.3
Figure 5.4
Figure 5.1
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth Hardware
The Feniex 4200 has the option of being controlled via a smart phone or tablet. To enable
this feature you will require the Feniex in-line Bluetooth module (part #: C-4200WB-
AD for Android Bluetooth; C-4200WB-AP for Apple Bluetooth). Follow the installation
instructions below to pair the 4200 with a smart phone or tablet.
Power LED
Indicator
Pairing Switch
Button
(hold for 3 seconds)
Controller
Port
Power Supply
Port
Power
Supply Port
RJ45 Port
Step 1: Connect the provided RJ45
cable exiting the 4200 power supply
to one end of the BT module.
Step 2: Connect the other end to the 4200
controller and follow the marking on the
Bluetooth unit for proper connectivity.
Follow instructions on page 15: “4200 App
Requirements” and “Bluetooth Software”
to complete Bluetooth installation.
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Bluetooth Software
Step 3: Upload software to your handheld
device.
• To download for apple
devices, go to the App
Store.
• To download for android
devices, visit the Feniex
website at: http://www.
feniex.com/product.
php?prod_id=247
*The app is not yet available
on Google Play
Step 4: Turn Bluetooth on
using handheld device.
Step 5: Press and hold
pairing switch button on
Feniex Bluetooth device for 3
seconds.
4200 App Requirements:
Android App minimum requirements are
the following:
• Android 2.2 or higher
• Bluetooth 2.0 EDR with SPP support
The app should be compatible with most
phones made in 2011 or after. The current
Android version is 4.4.
Apple App should work on the following
devices:
• iPhone 4S • iPhone 5
• iPhone 5C • iPhone 5S
• iPad Air
• iPod Touch 5th Generation
• iPad 3rd & 4th Generation
Devices must have Bluetooth 4.0 and iOS
6.0 software or newer.
Important: Use the video link below to use the correct settings before installing application:
http://howto.cnet.com/8301-11310_39-57602654-285/how-to-install-apps-outside-of-google-
play/
Bluetooth
Step 6: In the 4200 app, select “connect” in
the upper right corner.
Step 7: Select “Search for
device” for Android or “Scan”
for Apple
Step 7: Enter password:
• For android devices, select
Feniex 4200 and enter
password: 1111.
• For apple devices, select
Feniex 4200 and choose
enter 8 digit password:
11111111
Step 8: When the app is
successfully paired with the
Bluetooth module, the circle
next to “connect” changes
from red to green.
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FAQ
1.) How do I know if there is power to my
4200 Relay?
A ashing green LED light on the PCBA will
indicate if there is power to the board if the
rmware is fully operational.
2.) Why can’t I program to outputs 1 - 2?
Outputs 1 - 2 are only for the WigWag
Function Box.
3. What are T1 - T8 outputs used for?
T1 - T8 are used for trac advisor control.
A lightbar or stick utilizing 12V(-) outputs
can connect into outputs T1 - T8.
4. My trac advisor on my Cobra
lightstick doesn't work in T1-T8?
Do not connect the blue and gray wire
(product directional wires) to T1-T8. Use
one of available outputs from 3-28 for your
LED /
Halogen Bulb
High beam Factory
Harness
Fig 7.1
directional needs. If you would like the light
stick to work with T1-T8; you will need a
lightstick manufactured without an internal
driver.
5. My controller does not turn on after I
programmed it?
Make sure to provide 12V+ into the
"Ignition Input" (Input H).
6. What are outputs 29 - 32 used for?
Outputs 29 - 32 are a 12V junction
connection that use continuous current.
These outputs are used to provide power
to low voltage products, like Apollo
Innerbar, Cobra Light Bars and not high
voltage ones like siren systems.
7. What is the password for Feniex
Bluetooth Module?
Android: The password is: 1111
Apple: The password is: 11111111
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FAQ
Important! Do not reverse-connect the
4200 relay, by switching the red positive
12V(+) wire with the ground 12V(-) wire.
13. Can I change button labels on the
App for handheld device?
Yes. If using Android app, press and hold
button on handheld device. Enter new
name for button when text box appears.
On Apple app, select “settings” to edit
labels on buttons.
Fig 7.2
Fig 7.3
8. Can I still use my high beams with the
WigWag function?
Yes, please use the wiring diagram (see g.
7.1) as a reference.
• To program, select Input C, D, or E
• Select “Highbeam Override” (see right,
g 7.2).
9. How do I use my wig wag option?
Each output will support 1 high beam light
assembly. This option can be used for low
beams. Make sure to wire each output to
the positive side of the high beam or low
beam. Be sure to completely cut the wire to
not splice into it to percent feedback.
10. How do I wire the "highbeam"
function from the vehicle?
Run the "switch side" wire, after its cut o
from the high beam bulb, into the 4200's
input (C,D or E). In the programming
software, select the input of the vehicle's
highbeam wire and on the left column of
the programmer under "Wig Wag Function"
select "high beam" override.
11. My controller button is not
illuminating?
Make sure to provide 12V+ into Input G
(day mode).
12. The program software will not
acknowledge my 4200 controller.
Make sure the 4200 control panel is
plugged in via provided USB to the
computer.
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