Whelen 295SLSA6 Wiring Question

[gallagher073]

I’ll be installing a Whelen 295SLSA6 and I would like the slide switch to function in the following manner.


Pos 0 - Off (obviously)


Pos 1 – Front Lights


Pos 2 – Rear Lights


Pos 3 – Front & Rear


According to the installation manual the switch operates the following:


0 = Off


1 Controls Terminal 1


2 Controls Terminal 2


3 Controls Terminals 3, 4 & 5


Can I just do small jumpers from position 3 to position 1&2 so that I can have the front and rear lights on together?

 

[twodogs603]

Looking at the instruction sheet it looks like its programmable.

 

[gallagher073]

The white push buttons across the top are, I do not believe the slide switch is. Maybe I misread it.

 

[KCB 850]

I’ll be installing a Whelen 295SLSA6 and I would like the slide switch to function in the following manner.

Pos 0 - Off (obviously)


Pos 1 – Front Lights


Pos 2 – Rear Lights


Pos 3 – Front & Rear


According to the installation manual the switch operates the following:


0 = Off


1 Controls Terminal 1


2 Controls Terminal 2


3 Controls Terminals 3, 4 & 5


Can I just do small jumpers from position 3 to position 1&2 so that I can have the front and rear lights on together?

Unless I am misunderstanding you, there is no need for jumpers to accomplish what you are trying to do. In reality, they would do exactly the opposite of what you are trying to do.


The positions of the slide switch work like this:


0= Off


1 = Terminal 1 is on (2,3,4,5 are off)


2 = Terminal 2 comes on and 1 stays on (3,4,5 are still off)


3 = Terminals 3, 4 & 5 come on and 1 and 2 stay on.


Now push buttons 5 and 6 confuse me enough to have to read and re-read the instructions.


Shoot me a PM if you have any other questions.


HTH,


Robert

 

[MtnMan]

It could be done with an external SPDT relay. Let me know if you want a diagram.

 

[shues]

Unless I am misunderstanding you, there is no need for jumpers to accomplish what you are trying to do. In reality, they would do exactly the opposite of what you are trying to do.

The positions of the slide switch work like this:


0= Off


1 = Terminal 1 is on (2,3,4,5 are off)


2 = Terminal 2 comes on and 1 stays on (3,4,5 are still off)


3 = Terminals 3, 4 & 5 come on and 1 and 2 stay on.


Now push buttons 5 and 6 confuse me enough to have to read and re-read the instructions.


Shoot me a PM if you have any other questions.


HTH,


Robert

Originally I misunderstood what the OP is trying to accomplish, and it appears that you did too. In position 2, he wants terminal 1 to not be powered, but then for terminal 1 to be powered again when he gets to position 3.

 

[gallagher073]

Thanks guys. I will let you know what I find.

 

[gallagher073]

Unless I am misunderstanding you, there is no need for jumpers to accomplish what you are trying to do. In reality, they would do exactly the opposite of what you are trying to do.

The positions of the slide switch work like this:


0= Off


1 = Terminal 1 is on (2,3,4,5 are off)


2 = Terminal 2 comes on and 1 stays on (3,4,5 are still off)


3 = Terminals 3, 4 & 5 come on and 1 and 2 stay on.


Now push buttons 5 and 6 confuse me enough to have to read and re-read the instructions.


Shoot me a PM if you have any other questions.


HTH,


Robert

I didn't realize (based on the instructions) that 1&2 stay active when the slide switch is in position 3. :duh: Thanks for the feedback.

 

[shues]

I didn't realize (based on the instructions) that 1&2 stay active when the slide switch is in position 3. :duh: Thanks for the feedback.

Yes, that's what makes your situation complex. Turning off the front lights on in position 1, off in position 2, and back on again in position 3 will take a little bit of engineering.

 

[MtnMan]

If you're feeling determined, here's how to do it with an external relay.


Position 1: Terminal 1 is active. Power goes to the front lights, via the normally closed (NC) terminal of the relay.


Position 2: Terminals 1 & 2 are active. Power goes to the rear lights and the relay cuts power to the front lights.


Position 3: Terminals 1, 2 & 3 are active. Power goes to the rear lights and to the front lights, via the normally open (NO) terminal of the relay.

 

[gallagher073]

Yes, that's what makes your situation complex. Turning off the front lights on in position 1, off in position 2, and back on again in position 3 will take a little bit of engineering.

I'm always up for a challenge. When it is complete I'll post how I did it.

If you're feeling determined, here's how to do it with an external relay.

Position 1: Terminal 1 is active. Power goes to the front lights, via the normally closed (NC) terminal of the relay.


Position 2: Terminals 1 & 2 are active. Power goes to the rear lights and the relay cuts power to the front lights.


Position 3: Terminals 1, 2 & 3 are active. Power goes to the rear lights and to the front lights, via the normally open (NO) terminal of the relay.

Thanks for the advice!

 

[dodgefan99]

Slide switches are programmable on that system. It is very simple to do. You can have the front on slide one, deactivate front and activate rear on slide two, and activate slides one and two in position three.


If you that is what you are trying to do, then I can walk you through it. I don't want to leave a lengthy answer if it isn't what you are looking for.

 

[gallagher073]

Slide switches are programmable on that system. It is very simple to do. You can have the front on slide one, deactivate front and activate rear on slide two, and activate slides one and two in position three.

If you that is what you are trying to do, then I can walk you through it. I don't want to leave a lengthy answer if it isn't what you are looking for.

That is exactly what i'm looking to do!

 

[dodgefan99]

So, Here is the link to the install sheet if you happen to get lost. http://www.whelen.com/install/141/14130.pdf


Turn the Unit off


Make sure the slide switch is off


place the siren rotary switch in HF mode


Push in the scan lock button on the back of the siren while turning on the unit.


Place the slide switch into position 2


Press MAN


Slide switch 1 and 2 should be lit up on face


Press HORN until the only light lit is switch output 2.


Set the new setting in the system by keying the microphone.


Turn unit off and then back on.


Slide switch 1, should be only that, slide 2 should also be just that, and three should be all.

 

[gallagher073]

So, Here is the link to the install sheet if you happen to get lost. http://www.whelen.com/install/141/14130.pdf

Turn the Unit off


Make sure the slide switch is off


place the siren rotary switch in HF mode


Push in the scan lock button on the back of the siren while turning on the unit.


Place the slide switch into position 2


Press MAN


Slide switch 1 and 2 should be lit up on face


Press HORN until the only light lit is switch output 2.


Set the new setting in the system by keying the microphone.


Turn unit off and then back on.


Slide switch 1, should be only that, slide 2 should also be just that, and three should be all.

Thank You, worked perfectly!