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PostPosted: Thu 30-Oct-2008 08:04    Post subject: LED Arrow Stick Control Reply with quote

I am looking for a arrow stick control that will control 8 LEDs, but I need it to be a small unit, that doesn't require an control head, and can be controlled from 3 trigger wires (Left, Right, Warn) (where left &right together produce center out) as my current setup only allows that.

I have looked around but can't really find anything other than one that comes built in to some Whelen Dominators.

Any help on recommendations would be great.


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PostPosted: Thu 30-Oct-2008 08:27    Post subject: Reply with quote

SoundOff Ultralite will work like that.
Check it out:
SoundOff Ultralite

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PostPosted: Thu 30-Oct-2008 08:38    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

[quote:1111b5fd79=\"cajunblitz\"]SoundOff Ultralite will work like that.
Check it out:
SoundOff Ultralite

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that's for a full arrow stick, I already have an 8 Head arrow stick, I just need the controller.
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PostPosted: Thu 30-Oct-2008 08:45    Post subject: Reply with quote

We have this one on one of our engines.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Federal-Sig-Signal-Master-SMC1-arrow-stick-controller_W0QQitemZ330281994965QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item330281994965#ebayphotohosting
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PostPosted: Thu 30-Oct-2008 09:06    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

[quote:3abefe4e01=\"Credicon\"][quote:3abefe4e01=\"cajunblitz\"]SoundOff Ultralite will work like that.
Check it out:
SoundOff Ultralite

cajunblitz


that's for a full arrow stick, I already have an 8 Head arrow stick, I just need the controller.
Excuse the ring. I misread the post.

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PostPosted: Thu 30-Oct-2008 12:27    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a module that allows you to use any single momentary button to scroll thru the patterns (1-2-3-off-1-2-3-off...etc). I made it to address the space issues of a particuliar application of a department. Worked out very very well and a cheap controller too at only $44.

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PostPosted: Thu 30-Oct-2008 12:42    Post subject: Reply with quote

anyone know if the whelen dominator arrow stick controllers can be purchased separately?
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PostPosted: Thu 30-Oct-2008 12:50    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.vlsusa.com/cgi-bin/vlsusa/TADCTL.html
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PostPosted: Thu 30-Oct-2008 14:30    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is another option, it is the controler for a Code 3 Narrowstik. I purchased one without the lightstick but don't remember where from.
Link for a pic:
http://www.chiefsupply.com/images/products/600/DIR01.jpg
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PostPosted: Thu 30-Oct-2008 15:46    Post subject: Reply with quote

im actualy just looking for one that comes out to 3 or so wires that you put power to for left, right, and warn...
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PostPosted: Thu 30-Oct-2008 16:41    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think what you are looking for is something like the Dominator (Not the TAM83 model - that has a controller( or Ultra light that uses an internal controller on the bar. I have looked for the same thing you are (a TA controller that lets you use your own swithces) and so far nothing. The closest I have found is that that the TACTLD1 (Whelen's LED Controller) has a wire coming out the back that will let you activate it remotely to flash mode by giving that wire power when the unit is off.
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PostPosted: Thu 30-Oct-2008 16:54    Post subject: Reply with quote

Closest you are going to get is the Whelen UFM8
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PostPosted: Thu 30-Oct-2008 18:04    Post subject: Reply with quote

I forgot about that guy... I have never really seen them used.. but that would do what you need when it is in traffic advisor mode.

The only thing about that is it is not a true controller, you have to install power and ground for each light, as apposed to switching lights either through positive or negative.

If you haven't bought anything yet, then you should probably get something like the sound off ultralight or the dominator with internal controller - those would not need any extra controllers and the functions could be controlled through switches.
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PostPosted: Fri 31-Oct-2008 01:18    Post subject: Re: Reply with quote

[quote:be4a9fd6f6=\"DaveCN5\"]Closest you are going to get is the Whelen UFM8


Its not small but it does the job....
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