An Overview of the Pathfinder Expansion Module
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Installation and Maintenance Manual
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An Overview of the Pathfinder Expansion Module
The Pathfinder siren is a full-featured, programmable, electronic siren and light
control system. The Pathfinder Expansion Module provides an additional 16-7.5 A
Max Flashing outputs and 2-20 A control outputs to a Pathfinder System. The
Module can act as a Taillight Flasher flashing each individual Brake, Tail, Turn,
and Reverse light and can Black Out those heads as well as the CHMSL light. The
maximum output current for each relay can be set with the Pathfinder Configuration
Software. The module has three easily accessible Pathfinder serial ports and can
be used as a hub to any FS Convergence Network Federal Signal product.
A DIP Switch on the product allows for a second expansion module in the system
if necessary. Normally the expansion module powers up when the Pathfinder Siren
supplies power to the network. A switch on the DIP Switch can be positioned such
that the Expansion Module could supply power to a remote control head.
Second Expansion Module in a System
There can be two Expansion Modules in a system. Each Expansion Module has its
own MID (Module Identifier). The Expansion Module is shipped from the factory as
a Primary Module. To change the configuration to a Secondary Module, move DIP
Switch Position 1 from OFF to ON.
Figure 1 DIP Switch
Table 1 DIP Switch Positions
DIP Switch
Position
Description
1
2nd Module Configuration: OFF = Single Module; ON = Second Module
2
Power Module from Yellow Ignition Wire
3
Power Module from Convergence Network, Power Up from Pathfinder
