Signalmaster with a Code 3 Arrowstik?

WhelenNDealin

Member
Aug 6, 2017
575
Ontario, Canada
I have a Code 3 360 with the Arrowstik feature. I don't have an Arrowstik controller, but I have a Smartsiren SS2000SM. Is it possible to use this to control the Arrowstik or do I have to use a Code 3 controller? I was going to use it to control the bar's functions and was hoping that I could do an all-in-one setup.

Worst case scenario, couldn't I just use a Mastercom B?
 

Turd Ferguson

Member
Jul 3, 2011
2,250
Sumner, Wa
I controlled a FedSig signalmaster with a whelen TACTRL1A, fairly sure you can use your SS.
 

WhelenNDealin

Member
Aug 6, 2017
575
Ontario, Canada
Thanks! It's worth a shot. I'll read the manuals for both and see what can be done.
 

MtnMan

Member
Dec 20, 2012
1,533
Eastern PA
The difference is Federal SignalMaster controllers have 8 outputs, one for each module, while Code 3 uses 5 outputs (Arrowstick modules are grouped 1-2-2-2-1). You could rewire the Arrostick to operate each module independently.
 

Tango7

Member
Jul 7, 2020
186
Chicago Metro Area
Halogen or LED Arrowstick? The Arrowstick built into the 360 looks like it has 7 wires to the control head, while the LED has 11.
 

WhelenNDealin

Member
Aug 6, 2017
575
Ontario, Canada
Halogen. It has two negative wires. This one really threw me off at first as they're both red wires.

The difference is Federal SignalMaster controllers have 8 outputs, one for each module, while Code 3 uses 5 outputs (Arrowstick modules are grouped 1-2-2-2-1). You could rewire the Arrostick to operate each module independently.

What might/would be involved in rewiring it? Do you think that it might just be better in the long run to get an Arrowstik or some other Code 3 controller? I'm up for the challenge, that's for sure. Only problem is that my tools are still 460 miles north of here ;)!
 

MtnMan

Member
Dec 20, 2012
1,533
Eastern PA
Halogen. It has two negative wires. This one really threw me off at first as they're both red wires.

What might/would be involved in rewiring it? Do you think that it might just be better in the long run to get an Arrowstik or some other Code 3 controller? I'm up for the challenge, that's for sure. Only problem is that my tools are still 460 miles north of here ;)!


The two red wires are positive. The control wires are negative switched.

Rewiring involves cutting circuit a few board traces to isolate the modules and adding three new wires. I think its pretty much self-explanatory when you look at the circuit board layout.
 

jdh

Member
May 21, 2010
1,555
Geneva, FL
It depends on the C3 controller. Some were postitive switched (not as common) and some were negative switched (the most common).
 

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