Z3 Siren Software User Manual
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1. 23 Siren Config uration oftware File Tools Help Z h Open Save SaveAs Undo Redo CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE USER S MANUAL MANUAL General Configuration Remote Load Management SirenLock Function Progressive x Connected to TR Transfer Extract Gen Config ALT SS EI Description General Configuration 3 Level Switch 3 Level Switch ArowStik Hom Ring Park Kill LightAlert Sleep Mode CAT13 _ aes aiil RORA EO functions Progressive default Independent Semi Progressive or User Defined Progressive will light up each Level progressively leaving all previous Level options active Level 1 will activate Level 1 Level 2 will activate Levels 1 and 2 Level 3 will activate all three Levels Independent will activate each Level independently tuming off the previous Level options vv Semi Progressive will operate Level 1 and Level 2 United United States 5 7 2013 7 2013 12 35 PM 35 PM ACODE 3 A PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT COMPANY Contents TM S RI S amp Siren Configuration Software Requirements cccceeeee 3 Software Installation ON Windows XP cecceeceeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeneeees 3 Software Installation on Windows 7 and Vista ccceeseeeeeees 3 Installation of USB Driver For Z3 Siren ce eeeeceeeeeeeeeeneeneeneees 4 Reset Device Connection cccccccecceecneeeeeeeeneeeee2. Center The Center ArrowStik function will automatically turn on when the 3 Level Switch is moved to the configured position Right The Right ArrowStik function will automatically turn on when the 3 Level Switch is moved to the configured position Flash The Flash ArrowStik function will automatically turn on when the 3 Level Switch is moved to the configured position NOTE The ArrowStik functions can be manually controlled after the 3 Level Switch has activated one If the ArrowStik functions are manually controlled then the ArrowStik function will not turn off with the 3 Level Switch e Activate Auxiliary Switch Each of the eight Auxiliary push buttons can be automatically activated when the 3 Level Switch is moved to the configured position If the Auxiliary push button is activated by the 3 Level Switch it will be turned off when the 3 Level Switch is turned off or moved to a different position The Auxiliary push buttons can be manually controlled after the 3 Level Switch has activated one If the Auxiliary push button is manually controlled then it will not turn off with the 3 Level Switch Level 1 Configuration Enabled Horn Ring Transter Actyate Ausilian Swatch Activated Aue L Aus uw Aux DB Activate Arrows tik C AuxE Aux F uG AusH Figure 11 Level 1 13 Level 2 Configuration Enabled Horn Ring Transter Activate Ausiian Switch Activated O Awa C Aux B C
3. Aus D Mo Impact No Impact Siren Cerial Aue E Na Impact Mo Impact v Aus F No Impact No Impact w Siren Standby Polarity Ground wt Figure 4 Aus G No Impact v Aux H No Impact LightAlert LightAlert is intended to alert the operator with an audible tone when any push button or 3 Level Switch is activated By default LightAlert is enabled for all positions of the 3 Level Switch all eight Auxiliary push buttons and all four ArrowStik push buttons LightAlert can be disabled for any individual function by clicking on the check box If the box is checked then LightAlert is active for that function See Figure 5 General Configuration Remote Load Management SirenLock s Level Switch Auxiliary Switches Arrows tk Level 1 Aue A Aus B Lett Level 2 Aue C Aus D Center Level 3 Aus E Aun F Right Aue G Aus H Flash Figure 5 Sleep Mode The Sleep Mode determines how long the Z3 Siren will stay on after the vehicle ignition is turned off All functions will remain in full operation during Sleep Mode except for the Auxiliary push buttons The Auxiliary push buttons can be configured to be disabled when the vehicle ignition is off see Push Buttons and 3 Level Switch Configuration section for details The LoadManager can be used with the Sleep Mode to turn off functions if the vehicle battery should drop to critical levels The Z3 Siren can be forced to exit the Sleep Mode and shut down instantly at any t
4. Options Level 3 Options User Defined v Level 2 Only Level 3 Only Progressive Level amp Level2 Level amp Level 3 Independent Level 2 amp Level 3 Sem Proqressive User Detined Level 1 Level 2 amp Level 3 Figure 1 NOTE The options for each position of the 3 Level Switch can be set individually see Push Buttons and 3 Level Switch Configuration section for details ArrowStik The ArrowStik configurations are for use with a conventional ArrowStik The default is set for None for use with a Centrally Controlled CC ArrowStik see Figure 2 If a conventional ArrowStik is to be used select from the following options Once these options have been selected the flash rate and pattern can be selected by clicking on the ArrowStik push buttons e ArrowStik Characterization Drop down list for the number of light heads in the ArrowStik 5 6 or 8 heads e End Flash End Flash will cause the first and last light heads to alternate whenever the ArrowStik is activated This feature is only available for 5 and 6 light heads e PWM Dimming Enable PWM Dimming should be used for LED ArrowStiks only This feature will dim the ArrowStik whenever the DIM push button is activated General Configuration Remote Load Management SirenLack 3 Level Switch 4rowSstk Hom Ring Park Kull Light4lert Sleep Mode CA T13 Conventional Arrows tik Mone vi Ln Enable End Flash Enable
5. Poth Dimming Figure 2 NOTE The flash rate and flash patterns for each ArrowStik can be set individually see Push Buttons and 3 Level Switch Configuration section for details Horn Ring The vehicle horn ring can be used to control the Z3 Siren in three modes of operation Siren Active Siren Inactive or Hands Free The Siren Active mode is anytime the Z3 Siren is generating one of the Primary tones Wail Yelp or Alt The Siren Inactive mode is anytime the Z3 Siren is not generating tones The Hands Free mode is anytime one of the Auxiliary push buttons is configured for Hands Free feature and this Auxiliary push button is active The Hands Free mode will override the Siren Active and Siren Inactive modes The Horn Ring input has the following configurable options see Figure 3 on the next page e Enable Always The Horn Ring input is enabled at all times independent of the Horn Ring Transfer relay With Horn Ring Transfer The Horn Ring input is only enabled when the Horn Ring Transfer relay is activated NOTE The Horn Ring Transfer relay is built into the Z3 Siren It can be activated by the 3 Level Switch see Push Buttons and 3 Level Switch Configuration section for details It is automatically activated anytime the Hands Free mode is active or if the Horn Ring is configured for the Scroll On Off feature e Polarity Ground The Horn Ring is activated by connecting it to Ground Positive The Horn Ring
6. Z3 Siren to generate the Air Horn Manual Wail The Z3 Siren will ramp up as long as the MANUAL push button is pressed and the ramp down when it is released The Z3 Siren will return to the Primary tone Wail Stop The Z3 Siren will ramp up as long as the MANUAL push button is pressed and stop generating the tone when it is released The Z3 Siren will return to the Primary tone e Hands Free Function None The MANUAL push button will be disabled in the Hands Free mode Scroll The MANUAL push button will operate like the Horn Ring Scroll see Horn Ring for details Manual Wail The Z3 Siren will ramp up as long as the MANUAL push button is active and the ramp down when it is released Wail Stop The Z3 Siren will ramp up as long as the MANUAL push button is active and stop generating the tone when it is released e Siren Inactive Function None The MANUAL push button will be disabled in the Siren Inactive mode Manual Wail The Z3 Siren will ramp up as long as the MANUAL push button is active and the ramp down when it is released Wail Stop The Z3 Siren will ramp up as long as the MANUAL push button is active and stop generating the tone when it is released e Activates The MANUAL push button can activate the 3 Level Switch and any of the eight Auxiliary push buttons There settings are assigned to the Manual Wail and Wail Stop tones and not just the MANUAL push button So these settin
7. activated There are ten tones to choose from Wail Yelp Hyper Yelp 1 Hyper Yelp 2 Hi Lo 1 Hi Lo 2 Hyper Lo 1 Hyper Lo 2 Air Horn 1 and Air horn 2 e Activates If SirenLock is disabled the YELP push button can activate the 3 Level Switch and any of the eight Auxiliary push buttons Figure 14 is shown with SirenLock disabled NOTE Setting the 3 Level Switch option in this section may affect the function of the 3 Level Switch see the 3 Level Switch section for details elp Configuration Primary Tone Activates OG usA Auk B Au C Auk D Override Tone dus E Aux F Hyper Yelp 1 i Om u G Aus H 3 Level Switch Level3 Red y Figure 15 ALT TONE The ALT TONE push button can be configured to control one of ten Primary tones It can be disabled The available options are see Figure 16 e Primary Tone The Primary Tone will be generated when the ALT TONE push button is activated in the Siren Active mode There are ten tones to choose from Wail Yelp Hyper Yelp 1 Hyper Yelp 2 Hi Lo 1 Hi Lo 2 Hyper Lo 1 Hyper Lo 2 Air Horn 1 and Air horn 2 e Override Tone The Override Tone will be generated when the Hit N Go mode is activated There are ten tones to choose from Wail Yelp Hyper Yelp 1 Hyper Yelp 2 Hi Lo 1 Hi Lo 2 Hyper Lo 1 Hyper Lo 2 Air Horn 1 and Air horn 2 e Activates If SirenLock is disabled the ALT TONE push button can activate the 3 Level Sw
8. click to move the 3 Level Switch to the right 2 Click on the 3 Level Switch indicator LED for the desired position The top LED is Level 1 the middle LED is Level 2 and the bottom LED is Level 3 NOTE The indicator LEDs will light up based on the 3 Level Switch configuration For example if the 3 Level Switch is configured as a progressive switch and the switch is moved into the Level 3 position then all three LEDs will be lit There are two ways to return to the General Configuration mode 1 Click on the Gen Config button in the tool bar 2 Click on the 3 Level Switch Off position The lower right corner displays a description of the selected function and the configurable items General Configuration 3 Level Switch General The 3 Level Switch can be configured to control each level in one of four options e Progressive Turns on each level progressively leaving the previous level and it s options on This is the default e Independent Turns on each level and it s options independently e Semi Progressive Levels 1 and 2 are independent Level 3 will turn on all levels e User Defined Levels 2 and 3 can be configured to operate in multiple combinations see Figure 1 Level 1 will always operate Level 1 only and is not configurable General Configuration Remote Load Management sirenLock Level Switch ArowStik Hom Ring Park Bull Light lert Sleep Mode LA T13 Functor Level 2
9. is activated by connecting it to a 12VDC signal e Siren Active Hit N Go The Z3 Siren will switch to an Override tone for 8 seconds and then return to the Primary Tone each time the Horn Ring input is activated by a short tap of the vehicle horn ring The Override tones can be individually set for each Primary tone see Push Buttons and 3 Level Switch Configuration section for details Scroll The Z3 Siren will Scroll to the next Primary tone each time the Horn Ring input is activated by a short tap of the vehicle horn ring Additional taps on the vehicle horn ring will Scroll to the next Primary tone The Z3 Siren will remain in the newly selected tone The Z3 Siren will Scroll from Wail to Yelp to Alt and then back to Wail Holding the vehicle horn ring for greater than a half second will cause the Z3 Siren to generate the Air Horn Scroll On Off The Z3 Siren will Scroll from Off to Wail when the Horn Ring input is activated by a short tap of the vehicle horn ring Additional taps on the vehicle horn ring will Scroll to the next Primary tone The Z3 Siren will remain in the newly selected tone The Z3 Siren will Scroll from Off to Wail to Yelp to Alt and then back to Off Holding the vehicle horn ring for greater than a half second will cause the Z3 Siren to generate the Air Horn When this option is selected the Horn Ring Siren Inactive mode is disabled Manual Wail The Z3 Siren will ramp up as long as the vehicle horn ring is pres
10. software without first obtaining permission from Code3 Inc Software License This is a license agreement and not an agreement for sale This is a legal agreement between you the end user and Code3 Inc By transferring this software to your hard disk you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement If you do not agree to the terms of the agreement promptly return the UNOPENED disks and the accompanying items including written materials and binders or other containers to the place you obtained them for a full refund This software can only be used on a single terminal connected with a single computer at any one time This means that the software should be loaded on only one hard drive at a time If you wish to use this software on more than one computer you must either erase the software from the first hard drive when you move the software to a second hard drive or else purchase two copies of the software You may not rent lend lease or assign this software You may however transfer the software and the accompanying written materials on a permanent basis When you transfer the software on a permanent basis you may not keep any copies and you must remove the software from your hard disk Also the person to whom you transfer the software must agree to the terms of this License You may not alter modify or adapt the software or accompanying materials In addition you may not translate decompile dissemble or reverse engineer
11. the software You may also not create any derivative works based on this software A derivative work is defined as a translation or other form in which the software may be recast transformed or adapted Z3 Siren Configuration Software Requirements The Z3 Siren Configuration Software requires the following items to function properly e PC or laptop computer with a USB port and a CD ROM drive e Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 Windows Vista 32 Bit amp 64 Bit or Windows 7 32 Bit amp 64 Bit e USB cable A Male to A Male e PDF reader to open the four PDF files available on the CD These include this manual along with the Installation amp Operation Manual Hardware Quick Install Manual and Software Quick Setup Manual The two full manuals are also available through the help drop down menu of the software Software Installation on Windows XP Insert the software installation CD into the CD ROM drive If the software automatically starts the install process skip to step 6 Otherwise go to the next step From the Windows Start button select Run then click on Browse and navigate to your CD ROM drive Select the Setup exe file and press Open Press OK to run Setup exe which will start the setup Follow the instructions presented by the installation wizard oA oy After the software installation is complete the program is started by double clicking on the icon created on the desktop The user can then configure and assi
12. 19 Auxiliary push buttons G and H can be configured with the same features as the Auxiliary A through H push buittons These two push buttons can also be configured for Polarity This allows the Auxiliary G and H outputs to be configured to provide a 12VDC signal or to pull the output to Ground see Figure 20 LEFT The LEFT push button will activate the Left Arrow output in the four pin ArrowStik connector on the Z3 Siren This output is designed to operate a Centrally Controlled ArrowStik Activating the LEFT push button will automatically turn off the CENTER RIGHT or FLASH push buttons The LEFT push button can also be configure to operate a conventional ArrowStik To configure these settings the Z3 Siren must be configured to operate a 5 6 or 8 head conventional Aux G Configuration V Enabled Function Activates 8 Sec Timed li AceA F Ae B Disabled with ignition F AcE E AF AxG E ArH Figure 20 ArrowStik see the ArrowStik section in General Configuration It can be configured for the following functions see Figure 21 e Pattern Build Collapse The ArrowStik will light each light head one at a time until all are lit It will then turn off each light head until all are off Building The ArrowStik will light each light head one at a time until all are lit It will then turn all off Building 3 Flash The ArrowStik will light each light head one at a time until all are lit After all light head
13. 3B is turned off will be off if Level 3A and Level 3B are turned off and will stay on steady if Level 3A and Level 3B are on NOTE This will only turn off the selected 3 Level output Any other features associated with the 3 Level Switch will be unchanged The outputs will automatically turn on when the vehicle is shifted into drive Will turn off and disable all siren tones except for the Air Horn e Siren Control e Polarity Ground The Park Kill is activated by connecting it to Ground Positive The Park Kill is activated by connecting it to a 12VDC signal Each Auxiliary push button can be configured for one of three settings The Park Kill will have no impact on the operation of the Auxiliary push button Off The Park Kill will turn off and disable the Auxiliary push button The push button will not turn on when the vehicle is shifted into drive Pause The Park Kill will turn off and disable the Auxiliary push button If the push button was on before the vehicle was shifted into park then it will turn on again as soon as the vehicle is shifted into drive e Auxiliary Switch Control No Impact General Configuration Remote Load Management SirenLock T 3 Level Switch ArrowStik Hom Ring Park Kull Light lert Sleep Mode CA T13 3 Level Switch Control Ausilian Swich Control Level 3A Standby AUH A No ln Mo Impact Aum B No Impact vl Level 3B Standb L 1 Aus C Mo Impact v
14. 5 6 or 8 head conventional ArrowStik see the ArrowStik section in General Configuration It can be configured for the following functions see Figure 23 e Pattern Build Collapse The ArrowStik will light each light head one at a time until all are lit It will then turn off each light head until all are off Building The ArrowStik will light each light head one at a time until all are lit It will then turn all off Building 3 Flash The ArrowStik will light each light head one at a time until all are lit After all light heads are lit the final Light head will flash three times It will then turn all off Traveling Ball 3 Flash The ArrowStik will light each light head one ata time The last light head will flash three times Slow A slow speed ArrowStik pattern Medium A medium speed ArrowStik pattern Fast A fast speed ArrowStik pattern 20 NOTE The ArrowStik indicators will flash as an example of the pattern and rate that is selected This is only an example and may not represent the actual speed of the ArrowStik The Z3 Control Head will flash the indicator LEDs in the same way Right Configuration Enabled Pattern Rate Building v Fas Figure 23 FLASH The FLASH push button will activate the Flash Arrow output in the four pin ArrowStik connector on the Z3 Siren This output is designed to operate a Centrally Controlled ArrowStik Activating the FL
15. ASH push button will automatically turn off the LEFT RIGHT or CENTER push buttons The RIGHT push button can also be configure to operate a conventional ArrowStik To configure these settings the Z3 Siren must be configured to operate a 5 6 or 8 head conventional ArrowStik see the ArrowStik section in General Configuration It can be configured for the following functions see Figure 24 e Pattern Standard The first last and two middle lamps alternate with all other lamps Simultaneous All Light heads turn on and off at the same time Even Odd The even numbered lamps alternate with the odd numbered Left Right The Left side lamps alternate with the right side Traveling Ball The light heads will flash one at a time in a sweeping pattern Single Flash 75 FPM All lamps single flash at 75 flashes per minute Single Flash 110 FPM All lamps single flash at 110 flashes per minute Single Flash 220 FPM All lamps single flash at 220 flashes per minute Quad Flash All lamps Quad Flash not available in Traveling Ball pattern NOTE The ArrowStik indicators will flash as an example of the pattern and rate that is selected This is only an example and may not represent the actual speed of the ArrowStik The Z3 Control Head will flash the indicator LEDs in the same way Flash Configuration Enabled Pattern Behe Standard Single Flash 220 FPM Standard Simultaneous EvensUdd Le
16. Aux D Activate Arrow tik C AuxE Aux F uG Aus H Figure 12 Level 2 Level 3 Configuration Enabled Horm Aing Transter Activate Ausilian Switch Activated Awa C Aux B uw C Aus Activate Arrow tik AuxE Aux F Au xG AuxH Figure 13 Level 3 WAIL The WAIL push button controls the Wail tone and its features It cannot be disabled The available options are see Figure 14 e Override Tone The Override Tone will be generated when the Hit N Go mode is activated There are ten tones to choose from Wail Yelp Hyper Yelp 1 Hyper Yelp 2 Hi Lo 1 Hi Lo 2 Hyper Lo 1 Hyper Lo 2 Air Horn 1 and Air horn 2 e Activates If SirenLock is disabled the WAIL push button can activate the 3 Level Switch and any of the eight Auxiliary push buttons Figure 14 is shown with SirenLock disabled NOTE Setting the 3 Level Switch option in this section may affect the function of the 3 Level Switch see the 3 Level Switch section for details Wall Configuration Primary Tone Activates Om us Aux B Au C C Aux D Override Tone C AuzE Aux F Yelp OG u G AuxH Level Switch Level 3 Red Figure 14 YELP The YELP push button controls the Yelp tone and its features It cannot be disabled The available options are see Figure 15 e Override Tone The Override Tone will be generated when the Hit N Go mode is
17. Z3 Siren will Scroll from Off to Wail to Yelp to Alt and then back to Wail Holding the vehicle horn ring for greater than a half second will turn off the tones but the Z3 Siren will remain in the Hands Free mode NOTE The InterClear output will turn on for 8 seconds anytime the Z3 Siren operates the Hit N Go scroll Scroll On Off or Hands Free Scroll The InterClear output provides a 12V signal to control an external device for additional warning Park kill General Eales Remote Load Mensosmert SirenLock ee ee pe Bae Si Active With Hom Ring Tran Hit N Go Polarity Siren Inactive around None Figure 3 Light Alert Sleep Mode CA nal Hands Free The Park Kill input can be used to disable certain features when the vehicle is shifted into park The default setting will turn off the siren tones and the Level 3A output When the vehicle is shifted into drive then Level 3A output will turn back on automatically but the siren tones will only turn on if an action occurs The tones will turn on if any push button on the Control Head is activated the position of the 3 Level Switch is changed or pressing the microphone PTT Park Kill has the following options see Figure 4 e 3 Level Switch Control Turns off Level 3A and or Level 3B outputs The Level 3 LED RED on the Control Head will flash to indicate that the outputs are off It will blink if Level 3A or Level
18. able is disconnected press the Continue button A second Reset Device Connection window will pop up Reset Device Connecti m The programs COM ports have been reset Connect your 3 Siren to the computer and press continue Reconnect your 3 Siren and press continue tana ATTENTION The USB cable must be reconnected or the reset will not work properly Once the USB cable is reconnected then press the Continue button The software should find the Z3 Siren connected to the computer If the Z3 Siren is not automatically detected then contact the Code 3 service department Basic Steps to Configure the Z3 Siren 1 Launch the Z3 Siren Configuration software 2 Connect PC to the USB cable 3 Connect the USB cable to the Z3 Siren 4 Connect power to the Z3 Siren 5 Configure the Z3 Siren in the software as desired 6 Export the configuration to the Z3 Siren 7 Remove USB cable from the Z3 Siren 8 Remove power from the Z3 Siren 9 Repeat steps 3 8 for additional Z3 Sirens 10 Save configuration Basic Z3 Siren Configuration Software Functions When the Z3 Siren Configuration Software is started it will come up in the General Configuration mode To select the configuration for any push button click on the desired push button There are two ways to select the position of the 3 Level Switch 1 Move the cursor over the 3 Level Switch area and left click to move the 3 Level Switch to the left or right
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20. ck 3 Level Switch ArowStik Hom Ring Park Kill Light lert Sleep Mode CA TI cE LA T13 _ Enabled Figure Remote The Remote works like the Horn Ring input except for the Hands Free mode Please refer to the Horn Ring section for details on the Siren Active and Siren Inactive options The Remote input can be connected to a remotely mounted momentary switch such as a foot switch The Remote input has the following options for the Hands Free mode see figure 8 e Hands Free None The Z3 Siren will not respond to the Remote input Scroll The Remote input will operate like the Horn Ring Scroll see Horn Ring for details Manual Wail The Z3 Siren will ramp up as long as the Remote input is active and the ramp down when it is released Wail Stop The Z3 Siren will ramp up as long as the Remote input is active and stop generating the tone when it is released Air Horn 1 The Z3 Siren will generate the Air Horn 1 tone as long as the Remote input is active Air Horn 2 The Z3 Siren will generate the Air Horn 2 tone as long as the Remote input is active NOTE The Remote input can be configured as an EU Lock input When configured as the EU Lock input all other configurations of the Remote are disabled In this mode the Remote is connected to a user supplied light sense module that provides a signal that indicates if the emergency lights are operational or not When there is no signal to the Remote in
21. e CA Title 13 is selected see General Configuration section Air Hom Configuration Enable Always Enabled Primary Tone ArHomi Im Figure 18 Auxiliary A through H There are eight Auxiliary push buttons Each push button can be individually configured to set the function and which outputs are activated by the push button All eight Auxiliary push buttons can be disabled at all times or disabled when the vehicle ignition i s off AUX A through AUX F can be configured for the following functions see Figure 19 e Function Momentary The Auxiliary output will be active as long as the push button is pressed Toggle On Off The Auxiliary output will turn on when the push button is pressed and will turn off when the push button is pressed a second time 8 Sec Timed The Auxiliary output will be active for 8 seconds every time the push button is pressed Hands Free The Z3 Siren will enter the Hands Free mode of operation whenever the push button is active and the output for the Auxiliary push button will on During Hands Free mode pressing the vehicle horn ring will cause the Z3 Siren to Scroll through the Primary siren tones starting with Wail The Auxiliary button can also be configured so that when operating in Hands Free mode the Z3 Siren will turn on the 3 Level Switch outputs with the Primary tones NOTE Setting the 3 Level Switch option in this section may affect the function of the 3 Level Switch see
22. ed to replacement of the recorded media as provided above In no event shall Code3 Inc or anyone else who has been involved in creation production or distribution of this software be liable for any direct incidental or consequential damages such as but not limited to loss of anticipated profits benefits use or data resulting from the use of this software or arising out of any breach of warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of direct incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This agreement is governed by the laws of Missouri Code3 Inc retains title to and ownership of this software and retains all rights not expressly granted Nothing in this License Agreement constitutes a waiver of Code3 Inc s rights under United States copyright laws or any other Federal or State Law Copyright Notice Copyright Code3 Inc 2010 2011 All Rights Reserved This software package is protected by federal copyright law and inter national treaty By law you the end user may do the following make a copy of the software for backup or archival purposes o transfer the software to a single hard disk provided you keep the original solely for backup or archival purposes Federal copyright law prohibits you from making any other copy of the software for any other reason without permission from Code3 Inc Federal copyright law also prohibits you from copying the written materials accompanying the
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24. erial Port fe If your hardware came with an installation CD antl 2 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do O Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Hest to continue 2 Select Install the software automatically Recommended and press the Next button 3 A Windows Logo compatibility warning may display In Windows XP it will look like the screenshot on the left Click on the Continue Anyway button to finish the installation In Vista or Windows 7 it will look like the screenshot on the right Click on the Install this driver software anyway button to finish the installation re F m Hardware Installation E Windows Security inn n amp Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software The software you are installing for this hardware iy I USB Serial Port has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility Don t install this driver software with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important You should check your manufacturer s website for updated driver software Continuing your installation of this software may impair for your device or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and Histan UUs Olive pare dil contact the hardware vendor for software that has Only install driver software obtained from your manu
25. essatmenaneaneds 18 Sirens produce loud sounds that may damage hearing LEP T areia n E A E 19 CENTER sorae E ee eee ren 20 weer AGENG P OS CHON NEN ESING P T o a EE E octet 20 e Use siren only for emergency response FLASH ceccccecesesessececescesececcerseveveucevavacereesevavareevavivenervaveneneeeeeees 21 bami BD UNM EN EOE E E E E E hiss 22 none need ee operau MOTE eea a E E 23 e Avoid exposure to the siren sound outside of vehicle WARRANTY cccssccesessscessecescecsseseceeseseusesacsesarseeesecsucevacenseesnees 24 mm Read all instruction and warnings before installing and using IMPORTANT ANASA This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment A WARNING WARNING WARNING Limited Warranty This software product and associated instructional materials are sold AS IS without warranty as to their performance merchant ability or fitness for any particular purpose The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the software is assumed by the user Code3 Inc warrants to the original purchaser the recorded media on which the software is distributed to be free from defects in materials and faulty workmanship for a period of forty five 45 days from the date the software is delivered If during this period a defect in the media should occur you may return the diskette to Code3 Inc for replacement without charge Your sole and exclusive remedy in the event of a defect is expressly limit
26. facturer s website or passed Windows Logo testing disc Unsigned software from other sources may harm your computer or steal information Continue Anyway w See details The installation is now complete Any time a Z3 Siren is connected in the future the software will recognize it and connect automatically Reset Device Connection If the computer does not recognize the Siren or if the USB connection is moved to a new port following these steps to restore connection 1 Check the USB cable for proper connection between the Z3 Siren and the computer 2 Check the power to the Z3 Siren 3 Inthe Z3 Siren Configuration Software press the Tools drop down menu and click on the Communications and then click on the Reset device connection as seen in the figure below 23 Siren Configuration Software Transfer Ctrl T Profile b Extract Ctri E Options b Reset device connection A Reset Device Connection window will pop up Reset Device Connectior This will attempt to reset the programs COM port used to communicate with your 3 Siren Please make sure there are not any Code3 products connected to your computer at this time Once you have ventied there are no Code3 products connected to your computer you may press the Continue button Disconnect ALL 3 Siren products before continuing Simei ATTENTION The USB cable must be disconnected or the reset will not work properly Once the USB c
27. gn features and functions to each of the push buttons slide switch positions auxiliary inputs etc After clicking on the appropriate control the settings that are available for that control are displayed The setup can be saved for future use NOTE Power must be connected to the two pin connector labeled with 12VDC and GND at the lower right of the Z3 Siren If the Ignition input is connected to 12VDC during configuration the Z3 Control Head will be disabled The Control Head will begin to blink and beep to indicate that it is disabled Configuration can be completed and the Z3 Siren will automatically restart when the USB cable is disconnected No other connections are required but will not interfere with configuration if connected Software Installation on Windows 7 and Vista Insert the software installation CD into the CD ROM drive If AutoPlay window pops up select Run setup exe and go to step 6 Otherwise continue to step 3 From the Start button select Run then click on Browse and navigate to your CD ROM drive Select the Setup exe file and press Open Press OK to run Setup exe which will start the setup Follow the instructions presented by the installation wizard ooh After the software installation is complete the program is started by double clicking on the 4 icon created on the desktop The user can then configure and assign features and functions to each of the push buttons slide switch positions auxiliary input
28. gs will also be used if the Horn Ring or Remote are configured to generate the Manual Wail or Wail Stop tones NOTE Setting the 3 Level Switch option in this section may affect the function of the 3 Level Switch see the 3 Level Switch section for details Manual Configuration Enabled Siren Active Activates Bail E Aca E AxB Manual Wal gt ME E axe E AD Hands Free F AcE F Ax F Function Aue G ALe H Level Switch Siren Inactive Level 3 Red ba Function Nan Wok E Figure 17 AIR HORN Pressing the AIR HORN push button will generate the Air Horn tone until the push button is released lt can be configured for the following functions see Figure 18 e Enable Always Enabled The AIR HORN push button will be enabled in all modes of operation including when the vehicle is in park Disabled when Siren or Lights Active The AIR HORN push button will be disabled whenever the 3 Level Switch is active or when any Primary tone is being generated This setting configures the AIR HORN push button to meet California Title 13 Always Disabled The AIR HORN push button will not function e Primary Tone Air Horn 1 The AIR HORN push button will generate the Air Horn 1 tone as long as it is active Air Horn 2 The AIR HORN push button will generate the Air Horn 2 tone as long as it is active NOTE The AIR HORN push button is automatically configured to Disabled when Siren or Lights Active when th
29. ime by pressing the ArrowStik FLASH push button for 1 second The Sleep Mode has the following configurable options see Figure 6 e Instant The Z3 Siren will shut off immediately when the vehicle ignition is turned off e 10 Minutes Delays turning the Z3 Siren off for 10 minutes after the vehicle ignition is turned off e 20 Minutes Delays turning the Z3 Siren off for 20 minutes after the vehicle ignition is turned off e 30 Minutes Delays turning the Z3 Siren off for 30 minutes after the vehicle ignition is turned off e 1 Hour Delays turning the Z3 Siren off for 1 hour after the vehicle ignition is turned off e 2 Hours Delays turning the Z3 Siren off for 2 hours after the vehicle ignition is turned off e 4 Hours Delays turning the Z3 Siren off for 4 hours after the vehicle ignition is turned off General Configuration Remote Load Management SirenLock eee eee Level Switch AmowStik Hom Ring Park Kill LightAlet Sleep Mode CATI3 _ Sleep Mode 10 minutes 0 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours 4 hours Figure 6 CA 113 The CT T13 option will automatically configure the Z3 Siren to be California Title 13 compliant When CA T13 is enabled ALT TONE will be disabled the AIR HORN will be disabled when any siren tone or emergency warning light is active and SirenLock will be enabled for Level 3 CA T13 is disabled by default General Configuration Remote Load Management SirenLo
30. itch and any of the eight Auxiliary push buttons Figure 14 is shown with SirenLock disabled NOTE Setting the 3 Level Switch option in this section may affect the function of the 3 Level Switch see the 3 Level Switch section for details Alt Tone Configuration Enabled Primary Tone Achyates Hi Lo 1 ie O aa O Aux T uC L Auk D Override Tone auxE Aux F HyperLo 1 v m usG _ AuxH aLevel Switch Level 3 Red 7 Figure 16 MANUAL The MANUAL push button is normally used to generate the Manual Wail or Wail Stop tones It can be disabled lt can be configured for the following functions see Figure 17 e Siren Active Function None The MANUAL push button will be disabled in the Siren Active mode Hit N Go The Z3 Siren will switch to an Override tone for 8 seconds and then return to the Primary Tone each time the MANUAL push button is activated by a short tap The Override tones can be individually set for each Primary tone see Push Buttons and 3 Level Switch Configuration section for details Scroll The Z3 Siren will Scroll to the next Primary tone each time the MANUAL push button is activated by a short tap Additional taps will Scroll to the next Primary tone The Z3 Siren will remain in the newly selected tone The Z3 Siren will Scroll from Wail to Yelp to Alt and then back to Wail Holding the MANUAL push button for greater than a half second will cause the
31. put all siren tones will be disabled General sri ee Level Switch Amow Stik Hom Ring Park Kill LightAlert Sleep Mode CATI3 PEER ae a m ee m f Remote Load Management SirenLock Enable Siren Native Hands Free With Hom Ring Tran Hit N Go zi None n Polarity Siren Inactive Ground None Se E EU Lock Figure 8 Load Management The Load Management has three Dropout Voltage Groups Each group can be set for a separate Voltage Fault Threshold and Dropout Delay The 3 Level Switch outputs Auxiliary outputs and ArrowStik outputs can be configured to any one of the three groups Once a output is configured to a group it cannot be configured to any other group see Figure 9 If the input voltage to the Z3 Siren drops below the Voltage Fault Threshold the Dropout Delay timer will start When the Dropout Delay timer has timed out the configured outputs will be shut off The Z3 Siren Ignition input must be turned off and then on again to activate any outputs disabled by the Load Management General Configuration Level Switch ArrowStik Horm Ring Park Kall Light amp lert Sleep Mode LA T13 Group 1 wyt Enable Overvoltage Protection Voltage Fault Threshold 11 50 Walts 4 v Level C Ausa C Sus BE C AnrowStik n Level C Auc C Aud Level 34 AuxE Aus F Level 3B C Auk G AuxH LoadMGR Dropou
32. s etc After clicking on the appropriate control the settings that are available for that control are displayed The setup can be saved for future use NOTE Power must be connected to the two pin connector labeled with 12VDC and GND at the lower right of the Z3 Siren If the Ignition input is connected to 12VDC during configuration the Z3 Control Head will be disabled The Control Head will begin to blink and beep to indicate that it is disabled Configuration can be completed and the Z3 Siren will automatically restart when the USB cable is disconnected No other connections are required but will not interfere with configuration if connected Installation of USB Driver For Z3 Siren The first time a Z3 Siren is connected to the computer you will see a window popup similar to the one shown below Follow the steps on the next page to install the USB driver for the Z3 Siren NOTE This process will have to be repeated if a different USB port is used Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows will search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on the Windows Update Web site with your permission Read our privacy policy Can Windows connect to Windows Update to search for sottware O tes this time only Yes now and every time connect a device Click Next to continue 1 This wizard helps vou install software for USB S
33. s are lit the final Light head will flash three times It will then turn all off Traveling Ball 3 Flash The ArrowStik will light each light head one ata time The last light head will flash three times way Slow A slow speed ArrowStik pattern Medium A medium speed ArrowStik pattern Fast A fast speed ArrowStik pattern NOTE The ArrowStik indicators will flash as an example of the pattern and rate that is selected This is only an example and may not represent the actual speed of the ArrowStik The Z3 Control Head will flash the indicator LEDs in the same Left Configuration Enabled Pattern Rate Build Collapse Building Building 3 Flash Traveling Ball 3 Flash Figure 21 CENTER The CENTER push button will activate the Left and Right Arrow outputs in the four pin ArrowStik connector on the Z3 Siren This output is designed to operate a Centrally Controlled ArrowStik Activating the CENTER push button will automatically turn off the LEFT RIGHT or FLASH push buttons The CENTER push button can also be configure to operate a conventional ArrowStik To configure these settings the Z3 Siren must be configured to operate a 5 6 or 8 head conventional ArrowStik see the ArrowStik section in General Configuration It can be configured for the following functions see Figure 22 e Pattern e Rate Build Collapse The ArrowStik will light each light head one at a time until all are lit It will
34. sed and the ramp down when it is released The Z3 Siren will return to the Primary tone Wail Stop The Z3 Siren will ramp up as long as the vehicle horn ring is pressed and stop generating the tone when it is released The Z3 Siren will return to the Primary tone Air Horn 1 The Z3 Siren will generate the Air Horn 1 tone as long as the vehicle horn ring is pressed and then return to the Primary tone when it is released Air Horn 2 The Z3 Siren will generate the Air Horn 2 tone as long as the vehicle horn ring is pressed and then return to the Primary tone when it is released e Siren Inactive None The Z3 Siren will not respond to the vehicle horn ring Manual Wail The Z3 Siren will ramp up as long as the vehicle horn ring is pressed and the ramp down when it is released Wail Stop The Z3 Siren will ramp up as long as the vehicle horn ring is pressed and stop generating the tone when it is released Air Horn 1 The Z3 Siren will generate the Air Horn 1 tone as long as the vehicle horn ring is pressed Air Horn 2 The Z3 Siren will generate the Air Horn 2 tone as long as the vehicle horn ring is pressed e Hands Free Scroll not configurable Scroll The Z3 Siren will Scroll from Off to Wail when the Horn Ring input is activated by a short tap of the vehicle horn ring Additional taps on the vehicle horn ring will Scroll to the next Primary tone The Z3 Siren will remain in the newly selected tone The
35. t Delay 1 Minute w Figure 9 SirenLock SirenLock is used to set which 3 Level Switch position Level 1 2 or 3 will allow the Z3 Siren to generate the Primary tones see Figure 10 When SirenLock is enabled the Z3 Siren is Locked from generating Primary tones until the configured 3 Level Switch position is activated SirenLock does not affect the MANUAL and AIR HORN push buttons The default for SirenLock is disabled and the Z3 Siren will generate Primary tones when the push button Wail Yelp or Alt is activated regardless of the position of the 3 Level Switch When SirenLock is disabled the Primary tone push buttons can be configured to activate the 3 Level Switch outputs when activated see Push Buttons and 3 Level Switch Configuration section for details General Configuration S Level Switch ArowStik Horm Ring Park Kill Light amp lert Sleep Mode CA T13 Enabled Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Figure 10 Push Buttons amp 3 Level Switch Configuration The 3 Level Switch and the push buttons can be configured individually by clicking on the push button or by selecting the 3 Level Switch position see the Basic Z3 Siren Configuration Software Functions section for details on selecting the 3 Level Switch position 3 Level Switch The 3 Level Switch activates the four 3 Level outputs The Level 1 position will activate the Level 1 output The Level 2 and Level 3 positions can be configured to activate the outp
36. the 3 Level Switch section for details RRB The Z3 Siren will enter the Radio Rebroadcast mode of operation whenever the push button is active and the output for the Auxiliary push button will on The Z3 Siren will ReBroadcast the Radio through the siren speakers The Radio signal must be wired to the RRB1 and RRB2 wires on the Z3 Siren see the Installation and Operation Manual for details RRB will override all siren tones when it is active e Activates Each Auxiliary push button will activate the output directly associated with it and can be configured to activate any other Auxiliary push button Example Auxiliary A will always activate the Auxiliary A output but can be configured to also activate the Auxiliary B push button and output Any Auxiliary push button activated by another Auxiliary push button can be manually shut off or will automatically shut off when the controlling push button is turned off e Disabled with ignition AUX A AUX F AUX G AUX H Each Auxiliary push button can be disabled when the vehicle ignition is turned off This is designed to work with the Sleep Mode When the ignition is off and the Z3 Siren is in Sleep Mode all outputs and functions will operate except for any Auxiliary push buttons that are disabled with ignition Avoc A Configuration V Enabled Function Activates Toggle On off Ww fux Aur B Aux O Au D E Disabled with ignition F Axe E Aue F Axa M Aue H Figure
37. then turn off each light head until all are off Building The ArrowStik will light each light head one at a time until all are lit It will then turn all off Building 3 Flash The ArrowStik will light each light head one at a time until all are lit After all light heads are lit the first and last Light heads will flash three times It will then turn all off Traveling Ball 3 Flash The ArrowStik will light each light head one ata time The first and last light head will flash three times Slow A slow speed ArrowStik pattern Medium A medium speed ArrowStik pattern Fast A fast speed ArrowStik pattern NOTE The ArrowStik indicators will flash as an example of the pattern and rate that is selected This is only an example and may not represent the actual speed of the ArrowStik The Z3 Control Head will flash the indicator LEDs in the same way RIGHT Center Configuration Enabled Pattern Fate Building we Medium Ww Slow Medium Figure 22 The RIGHT push button will activate the Right Arrow output in the four pin ArrowStik connector on the Z3 Siren This output is designed to operate a Centrally Controlled ArrowStik Activating the RIGHT push button will automatically turn off the LEFT CENTER or FLASH push buttons The RIGHT push button can also be configure to operate a conventional ArrowStik To configure these settings the Z3 Siren must be configured to operate a
38. tt Right Traveling Ball Figure 24 21 DIM The DIM push button is used to dim the light bar and does not have any configuration options It can only be activated when the 3 Level Switch is in Level 1 2 or 3 or any ArrowStik push button is active NOTE If the 3 Level Switch position is changed the DIM push button will automatically turn off Dim Configuration Ho Configuration Options Available Figure 25 22 WARRANTY Code 3 Inc s emergency devices are tested and found to be operational at the time of manufacture Provided they are installed and operated in accordance with manufacturer s recommendations Code 3 Inc guarantees all parts and components except the lamps to a period of 1 year LED Lighthead modules to a period of 5 years unless otherwise expressed from the date of purchase or delivery whichever is later Units demonstrated to be defective within the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at the factory service center at no cost Use of lamp or other electrical load of a wattage higher than installed or recommended by the factory or use of inappropriate or inadequate wiring or circuit protection causes this warranty to become void Failure or destruction of the product resulting from abuse or unusual use and or accidents is not covered by this warranty Code 3 Inc shall in no way be liable for other damages including consequential indirect or special damages whether loss is due to negligence or brea
39. uts Progressively Semi Progressively Independently and User Defined see 3 Level Switch under General Configuration section Each level can be configured to activate Auxiliary push buttons ArrowStik push buttons and the Horn Ring Transfer see Figures 11 12 and 13 NOTE The 3 Level Switch may be overridden by the Manual Wail Yelp or Alt Tone push buttons or by the Hands Free mode Each of these functions can be set to activate the 3 Level outputs when tones are generated see the appropriate configuration section for details If the 3 Level outputs are activated to by a tone push button to a higher level than the position of the 3 Level Switch then the push buttons will override the 3 Level Switch The available options for each position are e Enable If selected box checked then the 3 Level position will activate the configured functions e Horn Ring Transfer The Horn Ring Transfer relay will be activated when the 3 Level Switch is moved to the configured position default is Level 2 and Level 3 NOTE The Horn Ring Transfer is an internal relay that can be used to disable the vehicle horn and transfer the function to the Horn Ring input or Remote input See Horn Ring and Remote sections for details e Activate ArrowStik None No ArrowStik functions will be automatically activated by the 3 Level Switch Left The Left ArrowStik function will automatically turn on when the 3 Level Switch is moved to the configured position
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