Can anyone help me figure out the the best path forward into getting this system back online or perhaps replacing it with something more modern. I have some ideas if that’s the case. I have been looking at a PCCS9LW paired with either a 48 inch legacy or senator system paired with a Whelen 295HFSC9 dual tone siren control. I’ve included photos of my currently disabled set up and remaining gear. The light bare is a b-link edge 9000 and the perimeter flashers are series 500, with two talon dash or in this case rear view flashers. There are also some small Whelen flasher on the wheel well trim.
Looking to bring this beast back to life!
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Honestly, the b-link system was a good system… you’ve got some leds in the 500 series in the grill and at least one pair of 400 series 6 over 6 leds in the bar… I think I’d clean up the lenses and function check everything and see what it’s lacking… but it looks like a decent setup and was sufficient for its previous owner… the flasher in the wheel well is for the headlights. Youd need a MPC01 or MPC03 control head to run everything and all programming is done and housed in the control head. Looks like you’ve got one siren amp and the high power switch so you’ve got all the components and ability to expand as long as you can program it.
Best of luck,
Seth
Best of luck,
Seth
Theoretically, just the control head n software. But I’m not looking at your truck… seems kinda silly to sell the truck without the control head n leave all the lights. Can’t help but wonder if the control head got stashed somewhere to “disable” the lights n siren.
Seth
Seth
My suggestion, If you have the budget, go with the Legacy. The 295HFSC9 dual-tone is a legendary siren and will give you that classic Whelen 'growl' while the Legacy provides modern-day visibility. Just make sure the Legacy you buy isn't a 'Core' version, or you'll need an even more expensive Whelen CenCom Core brain to run it.
I purchased a wcc92 and I’m looking to get a liberty 2 or legacy.
That’s going to be a sharp-looking setup. Just a heads-up before you pull the trigger on the bar, The WCC92 is a serial controller, so you’ll need to make sure the Liberty II or Legacy you buy matches that communication style.
Yes, it works.
This specific lightbar is a direct match for the WCC92. The "W" in the model number IW2RRRR confirms it is a WeCan series bar, which is the exact communication protocol the WCC92 uses.
I don't know if I had to say both ways, But one thing i know is the Liberty II IW2RRRR is a high output lightbar that uses low current (serial) control.
Careful! Low current control and serial control are two different things entirely.
Good catch. I might be overlooking a specific conflict between the two in this application. Could you expand on where you see the biggest risk of confusion or failure here?
FWIW:
I found Whelen's product description sheet for the IW2**** here:
Here's the lightbar's install guide:
Here's the WCC92 install guide:
I found Whelen's product description sheet for the IW2**** here:
Here's the lightbar's install guide:
Here's the WCC92 install guide:
Low current control uses a number of trigger wires. Individual functions are enabled by supplying power to that option's trigger wire. No specific controller is required; switches supplied by the installer are sufficient. Low current control is a kind of electrical control.
Serial control uses a pair of wires that carry only data. A specific controller is required. The controller encodes the operator's control inputs into data which it then transmits down that pair of wires to a control board inside of the light bar. The control board receives and decodes the data and enables or disables individual functions accordingly. Serial control is a kind of electronic control.
Serial control uses a pair of wires that carry only data. A specific controller is required. The controller encodes the operator's control inputs into data which it then transmits down that pair of wires to a control board inside of the light bar. The control board receives and decodes the data and enables or disables individual functions accordingly. Serial control is a kind of electronic control.
Thanks @shues. That's an excellent technical summary. You’ve perfectly captured the fundamental shift from discrete electrical logic to integrated digital communication.
Btw, Here's the link to the GM Upfitter guides.
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Best Practice Manuals - GM Upfitter
Upfitter Integration Best Practice Manuals provide engineering recommendations and guidelines to assist the Special Vehicle Manufacturer (SVM) for all areas of the vehicle affected in the conversion process. These guidelines generally reflect industry-recognized processes and procedures that are...
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