Whelen Engineering Company PCCS9LW User manual

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©2014 Whelen Engineering Company Inc.
Form No.14798 (102314)
Installation Guide:
PCCS9LW Switch Box
For warranty information regarding this product, visit www.whelen.com/warranty
Automotive: Sirens/Switches
DANGER! Sirens produce extremely loud emergency warning tones! Exposure to these tones without proper and adequate hearing protection, could
cause ear damage and/or hearing loss! The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (www.osha.gov) provides information necessary to determine
safe exposure times in Occupational Noise Exposure Section 1910.95. Until you have determined the safe exposure times for your specific application,
operators and anyone else in the immediate vicinity should be required to wear an approved hearing protection device. Failure to follow this
recommendation could cause hearing loss!
• Proper installation of this product requires the installer to have a good understanding of automotive electronics, systems and procedures.
• Whelen Engineering requires the use of waterproof butt splices and/or connectors if that connector could be exposed to moisture.
• Any holes, either created or utilized by this product, should be made both air- and watertight using a sealant recommended by your vehicle
manufacturer.
• Failure to use specified installation parts and/or hardware will void the product warranty.
• If mounting this product requires drilling holes, the installer MUST be sure that no vehicle components or other vital parts could be damaged
by the drilling process. Check both sides of the mounting surface before drilling begins. Also de-burr the holes and remove any metal shards
or remnants. Install grommets into all wire passage holes.
• If this manual states that this product may be mounted with suction cups, magnets, tape or Velcro®, clean the mounting surface with a 50/50
mix of isopropyl alcohol and water and dry thoroughly.
• Do not install this product or route any wires in the deployment area of your air bag. Equipment mounted or located in the air bag deployment
area will damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag, or become a projectile that could cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to
your vehicle owner’s manual for the air bag deployment area. The User/Installer assumes full responsibility to determine proper mounting
location, based on providing ultimate safety to all passengers inside the vehicle.
• For this product to operate at optimum efficiency, a good electrical connection to chassis ground must be made. The recommended
procedure requires the product ground wire to be connected directly to the NEGATIVE (-)
battery post (this does not include products that use cigar power cords).
• If this product uses a remote device for activation or control, make sure that this device is
located in an area that allows both the vehicle and the device to be operated safely in any
driving condition.
• It is recommended that these instructions be stored in a safe place and referred to when
performing maintenance and/or reinstallation of this product.
• FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT
IN DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR VEHICLE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR
PASSENGERS!
CAUTION
Loud siren noise can cause
hearing damage and/or loss.
Refer to OSHA Section 1910.95 prior
to putting ANY siren into service!
Wear
Protection!
ACTIVATION OF THIS
SIREN MAY DAMAGE
UNPROTECTED EARS!
Warnings to Installers
Whelen’s emergency vehicle warning devices must be properly mounted and wired in order to be effective and safe. Read and follow all of Whelen’s written
instructions when installing or using this device. Emergency vehicles are often operated under high speed stressful conditions which must be accounted for
when installing all emergency warning devices. Controls should be placed within convenient reach of the operator so that they can operate the system without
taking their eyes off the roadway. Emergency warning devices can require high electrical voltages and/or currents. Properly protect and use caution around
live electrical connections.Grounding or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current arcing, which can cause personal injury and/or vehicle
damage, including fire. Many electronic devices used in emergency vehicles can create or be affected by electromagnetic interference. Therefore, after
installation of any electronic device it is necessary to test all electronic equipment simultaneously to insure that they operate free of interference from other
components within the vehicle. Never power emergency warning equipment from the same circuit or share the same grounding circuit with radio
communication equipment. All devices should be mounted in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and securely fastened to vehicle elements of
sufficient strength to withstand the forces applied to the device. Driver and/or passenger air bags (SRS) will affect the way equipment should be mounted. This
device should be mounted by permanent installation and within the zones specified by the vehicle manufacturer, if any. Any device mounted in the deployment
area of an air bag will damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag and may damage or dislodge the device. Installer must be sure that this device, its
mounting hardware and electrical supply wiring does not interfere with the air bag or the SRS wiring or sensors. Mounting the unit inside the vehicle by a
method other than permanent installation is not recommended as unit may become dislodged during swerving; sudden braking or collision. Failure to follow
instructions can result in personal injury. Whelen assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device. PROPER INSTALLATION
COMBINED WITH OPERATOR TRAINING IN THE PROPER USE OF EMERGENCY WARNING DEVICES IS ESSENTIAL TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF
EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND THE PUBLIC.
Warnings to Users
Whelen’s emergency vehicle warning devices are intended to alert other operators and pedestrians to the presence and operation of emergency vehicles and
personnel. However, the use of this or any other Whelen emergency warning device does not guarantee that you will have the right-of-way or that other
drivers and pedestrians will properly heed an emergency warning signal. Never assume you have the right-of-way. It is your responsibility to proceed safely
before entering an intersection, driving against traffic, responding at a high rate of speed, or walking on or around traffic lanes. Emergency vehicle warning
devices should be tested on a daily basis to ensure that they operate properly. When in actual use, the operator must ensure that both visual and audible
warnings are not blocked by vehicle components (i.e.: open trunks or compartment doors), people, vehicles, or other obstructions. It is the user’s responsibility
to understand and obey all laws regarding emergency warning devices. The user should be familiar with all applicable laws and regulations prior to the use of
any emergency vehicle warning device. Whelen’s audible warning devices are designed to project sound in a forward direction away from the vehicle
occupants. However, because sustained periodic exposure to loud sounds can cause hearing loss, all audible warning devices should be installed and
operated in accordance with the standards established by the National Fire Protection Association.
Safety First
This document provides all the necessary information to allow your Whelen product to be properly and safely installed. Before beginning the installation and/or
operation of your new product, the installation technician and operator must read this manual completely. Important information is contained herein that could
prevent serious injury or damage.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Methylene Chloride which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and
Bisphenol A, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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Congratulations on selecting the PCCS9LW power distribution
control center. This unit offers a unique collection of features
designed to allow the user to customize the operation to suit their
individual needs. Features include:
• Nine Programmable Power Distribution Switches (one 3 position
slide switch, and six momentary switches).
• Nine (.5 Amp) short circuit protected outputs.
• All switches can be programmed to activate any combination of
the nine outputs
• Any switch can be programmed to activate any other momentary
switch.
• Momentary switches can be programmed to be activated as either
a push on push off, momentary, flashing, or timed output.
• Any switch can be programmed to activate siren enable
• LED Backlighting
• Copy one units configuration to another unit.
• Easy reset to Factory default settings
• Power Distribution outputs do not require fuses.
Model PCCS9LW
IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the installation
technician to make sure that the installation and operation of this
product will not interfere with or compromise the operation or
efficiency of any vehicle equipment!
Mounting:
An aftermarket center console is recommended for the mounting location
of the PCCS9LW. This not only allows the driver to reach the controls
easily, but also keeps the unit safely out of the path of the vehicle’s SRS
air-bag. Follow the console manufacturer’s instructions for mounting
information. If a console-type mount is not possible, the PCCS9LW
includes a bail strap mounting kit for over or under dash mounting.
WARNING: Regardless of the style selected, be sure to observe the
air-bag warning on the cover of this manual.
WARNING: Mounting this unit will require drilling. It is absolutely
necessary to make sure that no other vehicle components could be
damaged in the process. Check both sides of the mounting surface
before starting. If damage is likely, select a different location.
Bail Strap Mount:
1. Position the bail strap in the selected mounting location. Using an awl
or other suitable tool, scribe the surface where the mounting holes
are to be drilled.
2. Drill the mounting holes (using a drill
bit determined by the size of the
“customer supplied” mounting
hardware and the thickness of the
mounting surface) and secure the bail
strap to the mounting location.
Console Mount:
Console manufacturers offer mounting kits that include all the necessary
hardware and brackets required to mount this unit into their console. The
console mount brackets are secured onto the unit the same way the bail
bracket is. Refer to the manual included with your console.
Function Labels: Take the supplied label kit and determine which label
describes the function of each switch. Peel the labels off the backing and
place them onto the switch buttons. Press the labels lightly into place.
Wiring:
WARNING! All customer supplied wires that connect to the positive
terminal of the battery must be sized to supply at least 125% of the
maximum operating current and be FUSED at the battery to carry
that load. DO NOT USE CIRCUIT BREAKERS WITH THIS PRODUCT!
Default Outputs:
The PCCS9LW factory default configuration terminal outputs are:
Slide Switch Positions: Push-Button Switches:
0 = Outlets OFF 1 = Outlet J2 - PIN 4
1 = Outlet J2, PIN 1 2 = Outlet J2 - PIN 5
2 = Outlets J2 PINS 1 & 2 3 = Outlet J2 - PIN 6
3 = Outlets J2 - PIN 1, 2 & 3 4 = Outlet J2 - PIN 7
3 = Siren Enable Output ON 5 = Outlet J2 - PIN 8
3 = Factory Default:3 = 6 = Outlets J2 - PIN 9
Programming the PCCS9LW:
WARNING: Never try to program the PCC9LW while it is wired to the
vehicle. The unit must be removed from the vehicle before
programming. For programming, connect positive (+) 12 volts to
J2-14 and ground to J2-13 only.
The PCCS9LW switches include a slide switch and 6 momentary
switches. The slide switch has one off position and three active positions,
combined with the 6 momentary switches, makes a total of 9 switches.
For each of the 9 switches there are 9 corresponding outputs in the back
of the unit. The PCCS9LW has the capability of customizing how the
switches operate, and how they control the outputs as well as the siren
enable output.
Any of the 6 momentary switches can be configured to operate in one of
four switch types: push on push off, momentary, flashing, or timed output.
Any of the 9 switches can be configured to activate any combination of
nine outputs.
Any of the 9 switches can be configured to remotely activate any of the 6
momentary switches.
Any of the 9 switches can be configured to activate the siren enable
output.
One units configuration can be copied to another unit. The following
sections describe how to reconfigure the PCCS9LW.
Programming uses the Scan-Lock™ switch (momentary) located in
the rear of the unit. Press the switch by inserting a pen or other
suitable tool into the hole indicated. (see wiring diagram)
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Push On Push Off
Timed Output
Flashing Output
Momentary
GRN
Off
On
Off
On
YEL
Off
Off
On
On
Table 2
Slide Switch Indicators
(1) Momentary Switch “Switch Type”
Programming:
The six momentary switches can be configured to operate as one of
four types. The four types are: Push On Push Off, Momentary,
Flashing Output (60 FPM) and Timed Output (10 seconds).
Factory Default: SW1 - SW5 = push on-push off
SW6 = Momentary
To Configure a switch’s “Switch Type”:
1. Put the unit into "Switch Type” configuration Mode:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position and turn all momentary
switches off.
• Press and hold the Scan-Lock™ switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 1.
• Release the Scan-Lock™ switch.
To confirm entry into this configuration mode: The GREEN slide
switch indicator light will turn on for 2 seconds.
2. Select a switch to be configured.
• Wait for the GREEN slide switch indicator light to turn off.
• Press and release the momentary switch that you wish to configure.
The selected switch’s indicator light will turn on steady. Slide switch
indicator lights will display a pattern corresponding to the type of
switch that has already been configured (table 2).
3. Choose a “Switch Type” for the selected switch.
• Press and release the Scan-Lock™ switch to cycle though the switch
types (table 2).
• Stop when the indicator lights equal the pattern for the desired “switch
type”.
4. Store and activate the switch's
“switch type”.
• Move the SLIDE SWITCH to position 1.
• Move the SLIDE SWITCH to the off
position.
All of the indicator lights will turn off and the data will be stored. This
will put the unit back into normal operating mode, to configure
another switch start back at step 1.
(2) Momentary Switch, Output Programming:
Any of the 6 Momentary switches can be configured to activate any
combination of the nine outputs.
Factory Default: See “Default Outputs” (Page 1)
To Configure a momentary switch's outputs:
1. Put the unit into "Momentary Switch Output"
configuration mode.
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position and turn all
Momentary switches off.
• Press and hold the Scan-Lock™ switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 2.
• Release the Scan-Lock™ switch.
To confirm entry into this configuration mode: The Yellow slide
switch indicator light will turn on for 2 seconds.
2. Select a switch to be configured.
• Wait for the YELLOW slide switch indicator light to turn off.
• Press and release the momentary switch that you wish to configure.
All switch indicator lights whose corresponding output is already in
the selected switch's configuration will turn on steady.
3. Add or delete outputs activated by the switch:
• Press and release one of the six momentary switches to add or delete
its corresponding output. This switches indicator light will turn on steady
when its corresponding output is selected to be activated.
OR...
• Press and release the Scan-Lock™ switch to cycle though the SLIDE
SWITCH’S corresponding outputs. Stop when indicator lights equal the
desired output pattern.
4. Store and activate the switch's output pattern.
• Move the SLIDE SWITCH to position 1.
• Move the SLIDE SWITCH to the off position.
All of the indicator lights will turn off and the data will be stored.
This will put the unit back into normal operating mode, to configure
another switch start back at step 1.
(3) Slide Switch, Output Programming:
Any of the 3 active Slide Switch positions can be configured to
activate any combination of nine outputs.
Factory Default: See “Default Outputs” (Page 1)
To configure a slide switch position’s outputs:
1. Select a switch position to be configured and put the unit
into "Slide Switch Output" configuration mode.
• Turn all Momentary switches off.
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the position that you wish to configure.
• Press and release the Scan-Lock™ switch.
All switch indicator lights whose corresponding output is already in
the selected Slide Switch position’s configuration will turn on
steady.
2. Add or delete outputs activated by the selected switch:
• Press and release one of the six momentary switches to add or delete
its corresponding output. This switches indicator light will turn on steady
when its corresponding output is selected to be activated.
OR...
• Press and release the Scan-Lock™ switch to cycle through the SLIDE
SWITCH’S corresponding outputs. Stop when the indicator lights equal
the desired output pattern.
3. Store and activate the switch's output pattern.
• Move the SLIDE SWITCH to the off position.
All of the indicator lights will turn off and the data will be stored.
This will put the unit back into normal operating mode, to configure
another slide switch position start back at step 1.
(4) Re-Setting Factory Defaults:
To restore the factory defaults:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position and turn all Momentary
switches off.
• Press and hold the Scan-Lock™ switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 3.
To confirm that the factory defaults have been restored, The RED
slide switch indicator light will turn on for as long as the Scan-
Lock™ switch is pressed.
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All of the indicator lights will turn off and the factory defaults will be
stored. This will put the unit back into normal operating mode.
(5) Activation of the Siren Enable Output:
Any of the nine switches can be configured to activate the siren
enable output.
Factory Default: Slide Switch Position 3
To activate the siren enable output:
1. Put the unit into "Siren Enable Output Activation” mode.
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position and turn all Momentary
switches off.
• Press and hold the Scan-Lock™ switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 4.
• Release the Scan-Lock™ switch.
To confirm entry into this configuration mode: The GREEN and
YELLOW slide switch indicator light will turn on for 2 seconds,
followed by:
All switch indicator lights whose corresponding switch is already
programmed to activate the Siren Enable Output will turn on steady.
2. Add or Delete switches:
To select a momentary switch:
• Press and release one or more of the six momentary switches to add or
delete it from activating siren enable output. The switches indicator light
will turn on steady when its corresponding switch is selected.
OR...
To select a slide switch position:
• Press and release the Scan-Lock™ switch to cycle though the slide
switch indicators.
• Stop when the indicator lights equal the desired slide switch positions
needed to activate the siren enable output.
3. Store and activate the selected switch's.
• Move the SLIDE SWITCH to position 1.
• Move the SLIDE SWITCH to the off position.
All of the indicator lights will turn off and the data will be stored.
This will put the unit back into normal operating mode.
(6) Remote Activation of the six Momentary
switches:
Any of the nine switches can be configured to remotely activate any
of the other six momentary switches.
Factory Default: No momentary switches are remotely
activated.
To activate Momentary Switches:
1. Put the unit into "Momentary Switch Activation Mode”.
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position and turn all momentary
switches off.
• Press and hold the Scan-Lock™ switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 5.
• Release the Scan-Lock™ switch.
To confirm entry into this configuration mode: The YELLOW and
RED slide switch indicator light will turn on for 2 seconds.
2. Select a switch to be configured.
To select a momentary switch:
• Wait for the Yellow and red slide switch indicator light to turn off.
• Press and release the momentary switch that you wish to configure.
OR...
To select a slide switch position:
• Wait for the Yellow and red slide switch indicator light to turn off.
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the position that you wish to configure.
• Press and release the Scan-Lock™ switch.
All switch indicator lights whose corresponding switch is already in
the selected Switch position’s configuration will turn on steady.
3. Add or delete momentary switches activated by the selected
switch:
• Press and release one of the six momentary switches to add or delete it
from the selected switch positions configuration. This switches indicator
light will turn on steady when its corresponding switch is selected to be
activated.
4. Store and activate the selected switch's configuration.
For a selected momentary switch:
• Press and release the Scan-Lock™ switch.
OR...
For a selected slide switch:
• Move the SLIDE SWITCH to the off position.
• Press and release the Scan-Lock™ switch.
All of the indicator lights will turn off and the data will be stored.
This will put the unit back into normal operating mode, to configure
another switch start back at step 1.
(7) Copying a units configuration:
If there is more than one unit that needs to be configured to operate
in the same manor, it is not necessary to configure each unit
separately. Once one unit has been configured to operate as desired,
it can now be used as the “primary” unit and its configuration can be
copied to another unit that is set up as a “secondary” unit.
To copy a configuration to a second unit:
1. Wire the units as follows.
• Connect J2 on both units to a common power source (PIN 14 to V BAT
& PIN 13 to Ground).
• Connect pin 11 of J2 on the “primary” unit to PIN 12 of J2 on the
“secondary” unit.
• Leave all other wiring unconnected.
2. Put the "SECONDARY" unit into "receive" mode:
• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position and turn all Momentary
switches off.
• Press and hold the Scan-Lock™ switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 6.
• Release the Scan-Lock™ switch.
The GREEN, YELLOW and RED slide switch indicator light will turn
on for 2 seconds.
• When these indicator lights turn off press and release momentary
switch 1 on the “secondary” unit.
To confirm entry into this configuration mode: The GREEN slide
switch indicator light will turn on.
3. Put the "PRIMARY" unit into "transmit" mode.

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• Place the SLIDE SWITCH in the OFF position and turn all Momentary
switches off.
• Press and hold the Scan-Lock™ switch.
• Press and release momentary switch 6.
•Release the Scan-Lock™ switch.
The GREEN, YELLOW and RED slide switch indicator light will turn
on for 2 seconds.
• When these indicator lights turn off press and release momentary
switch 2.
To confirm entry into this configuration mode: The RED slide switch
indicator light will turn on.
4. Transfer the configuration.
• When the green indicator on the “secondary” unit turns off and the
yellow indicator turn on, proper communications has been established.
• Press and release momentary switch 1 on the “primary” unit to start the
transfer.
• When the green indicator on both the “primary and secondary” unit
turns on, the transfer is complete.
NOTE: If the RED slide switch indicator light on the “secondary” unit
turns on, an error has occurred, start back at step 1.
5. Store and activate the configuration.
• Press and release the Scan-Lock™ switch on both the “primary and
secondary” units.
All of the indicator lights will turn off and the data will be stored.
This will put both units back into normal operating mode.
OR...
• Turn the power off on both the “primary and secondary” units.
To transfer the configuration to another unit start back at step 1.