Code 3 Defender Pattern Change

[BB215]

Hi Gents;


I apologise in advance if this was answered elsewhere, but my attempts at searching couldn't find what I was looking for.


I've heard from other workers that you can change the Code 3 Defender lightbar flash pattern/takedown flash by tapping a magnet on a set of connectoids on the back left of the lightbar.


Is this true? I always thought you need some type of interface to program/alter the light bar, but this would certainly make life easier.


All I want to do is activate the flashing take downs and alley lights.


I've included a small photo to illustrate the connectoids I'm talking about... I've circled them in red.


Thank you very much in advance for the advice... you guys are usually THE gurus for this.

 

[SafetyLighting]

Hi Gents;

I apologise in advance if this was answered elsewhere, but my attempts at searching couldn't find what I was looking for.


I've heard from other workers that you can change the Code 3 Defender lightbar flash pattern/takedown flash by tapping a magnet on a set of connectoids on the back left of the lightbar.


Is this true? I always thought you need some type of interface to program/alter the light bar, but this would certainly make life easier.


All I want to do is activate the flashing take downs and alley lights.


I've included a small photo to illustrate the connectoids I'm talking about... I've circled them in red.


Thank you very much in advance for the advice... you guys are usually THE gurus for this.

Your information is sort of correct. That is a serial control lightbar and programming is done by a magnet, there are many different settings that can be changed. I have the install sheet, but it's not posted online.

Serial_Interface_Option_Operation_Manual_T11590_REV0.pdf

 

[SafetyLighting]

There are a couple of quirks that sometimes arise so make sure you disconnect power from the lightbar and serial adapter/siren before and after programming.

 

[Abacus]

There's one car running around the northern beaches with its cruise lights enabled in the bar all the time. With steady red to the front not legit it's probably not a good modification.


Yours is much better idea. The black wire and the blue white wire in the code3 defender harness wired to pin 5 on the hazard controller output boxes will activate the white flashing sequence in primary alert.

 

[SafetyLighting]

There's one car running around the northern beaches with its cruise lights enabled in the bar all the time. With steady red to the front not legit it's probably not a good modification.
Yours is much better idea. The black wire and the blue white wire in the code3 defender harness wired to pin 5 on the hazard controller output boxes will activate the white flashing sequence in primary alert.

He posted a pic of the Hall Effect sensor which means that Defender is a serial lightbar. The flashing TD's/Alleys have to be programmed, it is not possible to just connect a wire.

 

[BB215]

Thanks for the info, John.... that is immensely helpful!


Why they don't send us the cars with the take downs and alleys set to flash, I don't know.