Ecco Axios, User Manual

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Page 2: ...es installing reconfiguring or upgrading LED modules quick and simple Choose from 360 beacons directional warning worklamps alley lights stop tail indicators center illumination and an external Safety Director to create a custom lighting solution for your specific application When configured properly the Axios lightbar meets SAE Class 1 California Title 13 and ECE R65 as well as ECE R6 R7 and R10 ...

Page 3: ...ens 18 Installing DropLock LED Modules 20 Directional Modules EZ1401X 20 Beacon Modules EZ1402X 22 Worklamp Modules EZ1403WL 24 Alley Light Modules EZ1403AL 26 Stop Tail Indicator Modules EZ1404 28 Safety Director EZ1414 30 Center Illumination EZ1411 32 Troubleshooting 34 Warranty Limitation of Liability 35 Replacement Parts Accessories 36 Register Your Axios Modular LED Lightbar 36 INSTALLATION O...

Page 4: ...s I California Title 13 and ECE Regulation 65 is dependent on both the specific configuration of warning modules within the lightbar see pages 21 23 and the selected flash pattern see page 15 Unpacking Pre Installation All Axios lightbars include an aluminum chassis with solid state electronics a three or five piece polycarbonate lens assembly depending on chassis length a keypad controller and an...

Page 5: ...product so that output performance of the system is maximized and the controls are placed within convenient reach of the operator so that s he can operate the system without losing eye contact with the roadway 5 It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to ensure daily that all features of this product work correctly In use the vehicle operator should ensure the projection of the warning si...

Page 6: ...table It is suggested that the positioning of the feet be symmetrical and near the curved edges of the roof where the roof is strongest Ideally the outermost holes on the feet should be used for installation The inner holes on the feet match the hole locations for ECCO 10 and 15 Series lightbars and can be used when one of these lightbars has been CAUTION When drilling into any vehicle surface mak...

Page 7: ...7 ENGLISH VEHICLE ROOF LIGHTBAR LOAD WASHER 5 16 NYLOCK NUT 5 16 COACH BOLT HEIGHT ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 7 86 200mm 5 31 134mm MOUNTING Permanent Mounting KEYPAD CONTROLLER MOUNTING Refer to page 14 ...

Page 8: ...d the hole behind the strap Secure the straps with the provided 10 stainless steel sheet metal screws with washers as shown Screws should be tightened to around 5 10 in lb Tighten the M6 screw evenly so that the bar is even and centered Reinstall any removed trim and or weather stripping and close doors to check secure fit of the Please call ECCO Customer Service or your local Axios Distributor fo...

Page 9: ...H SHEET METAL SCREWS MOUNTING STRAP 10 STAR WASHERS M6 SCREW M6 STAR WASHER VEHICLE ROOF Ø1 8 3 17mm HOLES LIGHTBAR M6 CAGE NUT MOUNTING FOOT MOUNTING Gutter Mounting KEYPAD CONTROLLER MOUNTING Refer to page 14 ...

Page 10: ...ecure and protect all cables and wires WIRING INSTRUCTIONS This unit is a safety device and it must be connected to its own separate fused power point to assure its continued operation should any other electrical accessory fail Do not wire in parallel with any other accessory 1 Larger wires and tight connections will provide longer service life for components For high current wires it is highly re...

Page 11: ...ley Right Green Rear Worklamps Blue Pattern Sel Violet Batt 2A Mom Cruise Orange Front Worklamps Brown Optional Wire Control Harness Brown Aux Out connect to a relay coil Yellow Right Green Tail Black Left Blue Stop White Sync STI Aux Sync Harness NOTE If using the keypad controller to operate the lightbar disconnect the optional wire control harness from the junction box ...

Page 12: ...on directional modules steady burn Day Night Mode Button For use if parking lights are not connected to junction box When active provides backlight to keypad and lowers intensity of the beacon directional modules in the lightbar Auxiliary Output Button For use with the auxiliary output from the junction box to a relay customer supplied to control any auxiliary device via the junction box controlle...

Page 13: ...e 6 LED windows will mimic the pattern for realtime feedback Forward Worklamp Button Will turn on forward facing worklamps when properly configured Rear Worklamp Button Will turn on rear facing worklamps when properly configured Alley Left Button Will turn on left alley lights when properly configured Alley Right Button Will turn on right alley lights when properly configured Safety Director Funct...

Page 14: ...r so that s he can operate the system without losing eye contact with the roadway Flash Rotate Pattern Mode Pressing both alley light buttons simultaneously for two seconds will switch the beacon mode between flash and rotate modes ECE Regulation 65 Only Mode To enable only ECE Regulation 65 flash patterns press and hold the front and rear worklamp buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds The keypad f...

Page 15: ...ernate Side to Side Front 75 26 Double Alternate Side to Side Rear 75 27 Quint Alternate Side to Side Front 75 28 Quint Alternate Side to Side Rear 75 29 Cycle All 2 3 5 6 13 15 16 Description FPM SAE T13 R65 1 R65 Rotate 120 ROTATE MODE BEACONS ONL Y Description 1 Left 2 Left Solid 3 Right 4 Right Solid 5 Center Out 6 Center Out Solid 7 Wig Wag 8 Alternating 9 Alternating Quad Flash FLASH MODE SA...

Page 16: ...The control board distributes power and control signals to the Droplock power rails and Safety Director The logo illuminates when power is applied to the lightbar Identify the Safety Director data port on the central control board this is used to supply power and control signals to the Safety Director Identify the Safety Director grommet blank This notch in the lip of the chassis is used to route ...

Page 17: ...y the module positioning guides These markers are intended to assist with the symmetrical placement of modules Identify the stop tail indicator STI data port The STI modules must be positioned connected with this port Identify the locking lens latch These latches secure the lens to the chassis a b 6 7 8 SAFETY DIRECTOR 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 a a b WARNING Ensure total average current draw for any lightbar ...

Page 18: ...the lens latch on one end of the lightbar Turn the latch 90 counter clockwise to release Tip Where the end and mid section lenses meet gently press both sides of the end lens inward to release the retaining clips Tilt and lift the end lens to remove it from the chassis 1 2 3 4 Open Position Retaining Clip ...

Page 19: ...e the lens edge and clips are seated properly The mid section lens must be seated in the slot on the end lens Apply gentle downward pressure at each joint to ensure lenses are properly seated in the chassis Turn the lens latch 90 clockwise to secure MAINTENANCE Occasional cleaning of the lenses will ensure optimum light output Take care when cleaning lenses although tough polycarbonate can scratch...

Page 20: ...ules EZ1401X The EZ1401 LED directional module provides 120º high intensity warning capability Install these modules in the front or rear DropLockTM power rails only Use the keypad controller to select desired flash patterns page 15 Remove the lenses page 18 to access the DropLockTM power rail system For standard operation install the directional module base in the front or rear DropLock power rai...

Page 21: ...and regulations They must be mounted in approved locations at a 45º angle FRONT Apply power to the lightbar and press the power button on the keypad to turn on the directionals Use the SEL and power buttons to set flash pattern presets To secure the module in the power rail turn the locking knob clockwise a half turn Install any other additional modules and replace the lens 3 4 ASSEMBL Y CONFIGURA...

Page 22: ...cess the DropLockTM power rail system Place the two beacon module bases in the front and rear power rails For correct operation beacon module must be oriented so the ECCO logo is legible from rear of lightbar data port on central control board faces rear of lightbar 1 2 M O D E L E Z 1 4 0 2 A 1 2 2 4 V D C 9 0 8 0 0 8 0 0 2 M D E X X X X X 1 2 10R XX XXXX FRONT M O D E L E Z 1 4 0 2 A 1 2 2 4 V D...

Page 23: ...g knobs clockwise a half turn Install any additional modules and replace the lens 3 4 CERTIFICATIONS The image above depicts the minimum required configuration to meet SAE J845 Class 1 and ECE R65 The location of the beacon modules directly affects compliance with industry standards and regulations They must be mounted in approved locations M O D E L E Z 1 4 0 2 A 1 2 2 4 V D C 9 0 8 0 0 8 0 0 2 M...

Page 24: ...ing and or rear facing illumination and should be placed in the locations shown above Note For the keypad worklamp buttons to function properly the front facing worklamp must be pointed toward the front and the rear facing worklamp must be pointed toward the rear 1 FRONT For correct operation modules must be properly oriented using the contact indicators on the base of the module For rear worklamp...

Page 25: ...central control board can occur Apply power to the lightbar and use the front and rear worklamp buttons on the keypad to operate ASSEMBL Y CONFIGURATION Worklamp Module Installation If necessary rotate the top of the module to the desired angle 3 To secure the module in the power rail turn the locking knob clockwise a half turn Install any additional modules and replace the lens 4 5 ...

Page 26: ...alley light button s on the keypad controller to operate these modules Remove the lenses to access the DropLockTM power rail system Install the alley light base in the center power rail The alley light is intended for side illumination and should be placed only in the location shown above If necessary rotate the top of the module to aim the beam of light as desired It does not matter which way the...

Page 27: ...ocking knob clockwise a half turn Install any additional modules and replace the lens 3 4 ASSEMBL Y CONFIGURATION Alley Light Module Installation WARNING There is a four 4 module maximum per alley light button on the keypad controller Do not attempt to install alley lights in the front or rear power rails as damage to the central control board can occur ...

Page 28: ...ide high intensity red light to warn other drivers of position and slowing The turn signal indicator blinks amber Remove the lenses to access the DropLockTM power rail system Install the STI in the rear power rail only refer to step 2 The STI module can only be placed in one position on each end of the chassis The connector on the bottom of the module must plug into the STI data port on the chassi...

Page 29: ...STI module in the power rail turn the locking knob clockwise a half turn Install any additional modules and replace the lightbar lens 3 ASSEMBL Y CONFIGURATION Stop Tail Indicator Module Installation CERTIFICATIONS To meet ECE R6 and R7 place one 1 Stop Tail Indicator module at each of two 2 allowable rear facing locations with integrated data ports ...

Page 30: ...elected using the keypad controller see page 15 Attached supplied mounting brackets to the Safety Director bar as shown above using supplied hardware Remove the lenses and plug the Safety Director cable into data port on central control board of lightbar as shown Discard grommet blank from chassis and use grommet that is attached to the Safety Director cable 1 2 ...

Page 31: ...e lenses 3 Recommended Torque 30 in lb 3 4 N m The Safety Director requires the use of a keypad controller to operate discrete wiring to switches is not possible Apply power to the lightbar and use the Safety Director on off and pattern select buttons to operate 4 ASSEMBL Y CONFIGURATION Safety Director Installation 14 356mm 17 432mm Between Brackets Centered ...

Page 32: ...umination lenses In addition to this baffle these modules include an additional center baffle and two additional short center lenses that should be installed on either side of the center illumination module lens Before positioning the center illumination lens attach one of the supplied light blocking baffles to the end of the lens it will be joined to 60 m 1 5m 72 1 8m 48 m 1 2m 54 1 37m The cente...

Page 33: ... into the already installed end lens es position on the chassis then secure the DropLock power adapter within the area that is covered by the center illumination module lens The DropLock power adapter must be installed in either the front or rear power rail only 2 For correct operation the DropLock power adapter must be installed in either the front or rear power rail only Power adapter ...

Page 34: ...lumination Module EZ1411 NOTE Maximum lettering height is 1 5 38mm Vinyl lettering is not available from ECCO A strip of red vinyl is included that can be applied to the inside rear of the center illumination lens for use where regulations restrict the use of white light to the rear of the vehicle Apply power to the lightbar The center of the lightbar should be permanently illuminated whenever pow...

Page 35: ...ht LED EZ1403AL Accessory Stop Tail Indicator LED EZ1404 Accessory LED Directional Module Amber EZ1401A Accessory LED Directional Module Blue EZ1401B Accessory LED Directional Module Clear EZ1401C Accessory LED Directional Module Green EZ1401G Accessory LED Directional Module Red EZ1401R Accessory LED Beacon Module Amber EZ1402A Accessory LED Beacon Module Blue EZ1402B Accessory LED Beacon Module ...

Page 36: ...ufacturer for warranty repair or replacement contact information on page 37 Blown fuse Check wiring replace fuse One or two LED modules do not flash but Pattern 1 or Pattern 2 indicator LED on controller is on Open circuit wiring from central control board to LED module Verify the correct installation of the modules in the power rail if problem persists replace the modules If all modules installed...

Page 37: ...ion on page 37 STOP TAIL INDICATOR Problem Possible Cause Solution Both all lights do not function Blown fuse Check wiring replace fuse No power Check to see if vehicle STI lights function properly Lightbar must have power Failed STI LED module Make sure that the STI module is plugged in properly Replace STI LED module One light does not function Failed LED module or central control board Plug a w...

Page 38: ...R ANY OTHER THEORY AGAINST MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE PRODUCT AND ITS USE SHALL BE AT MANUFACTURER S DISCRETION THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT OR THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY BUYER FOR NON CONFORMING PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER CLAIM RELATED TO THE MANUFACTURER S PRODUCTS EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE P...

Page 39: ...39 ENGLISH WARRANTY REGISTRATION AXIOSMODULAR COM REGISTRATION REGISTER YOUR BAR JUST LIKE YOU TOUGH ADAPTABLE JOB READY ...

Page 40: ...40 MANUFACTURED BY PATENTS PENDING ECCO Americas 1 800 635 5900 ECCO Europe 44 0 113 237 5340 ECCO Asia Pacific 61 0 3 63322444 Rev C ...