Mpower LED Exterior Lightbar

Important Notice to Installer

Make sure to read and understand all instructions and warnings before proceeding with the installation of this product. Ensure that the manual and any warning cards are delivered to the end user of this equipment. Proper installation of the lightbar requires the installer to have a thorough knowledge of automotive electronics, systems, and procedures. Lightbars provide an essential function of an effective visual warning system. The use of the lightbar does not insure that all drivers can or will abide by or react to an emergency warning signal, especially at high rates of speeds or long distances. The operator of the vehicle must never take the right of way for granted and it is the operator's responsibility to proceed safely. The effectiveness of the lightbar is highly dependent on the correct mounting and wiring. The installer must read and follow the manufacturer's installation instructions and warnings in the manual. The vehicle operator should verify daily that the lightbar is securely fastened to the vehicle and properly functioning before operating the vehicle. The lightbar is intended for use by authorized personnel only. It is the user's responsibility to ensure they understand and operate the emergency warning devices in compliance with the applicable city, state and federal laws and regulations. SoundOff Signal assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device.

Components/Contents

Standard Equipment:

• 1 - mpower LED Exterior Lightbar built to your specifications
• 1 - Breakout Box
• 1 - 24 Pin Harness

Other Parts that may be included depending on your configuration:

• 1 - Vehicle Specific Hook Kit w/ Hardware*
• 2 - Fixed Height Mounting Brackets w/ Hardware or
• 1 - Flat Mount Hardware Kit or
• 2 - Headache Brackets w/ Hardware

*Kits will vary with each lightbar depending on vehicle specified on order form.

Unpack Lightbar

1. Remove the lightbar from box and packaging.
2. Save packaging for later shipping.
3. Check components/contents.
4. Please reference these instructions for proper wiring and installation.

Tools Required for Installation

• 7/16" Socket with ratchet
• Phillips Head Screwdriver
• Drill bit #30
• 5/32 Hex Drive or Allen Wrench

Table of Contents

The following sections detail the contents of this manual:

• Components/Contents
• Module Specifications & Technical/Power Specifications
• Lightbar Views
• Fixed Height Brackets and Hook Mounting
• Wind Deflector Installation
• Electrical Installation
• Photo Sensor
• Module Replacement/Setting Module ID's
• Mpower Troubleshooting
• Connection of Breakout Box to SoundOff Signal Sirens
• Replacement Parts
• Warranty and Return Goods Procedure

Important Information ❓

• To view the full Software Revision History click the ❓ icon in the upper right hand corner of the Lightbar Software application.
• Warning devices are strictly regulated and governed by Federal, State and Municipal ordinances. These devices shall be used ONLY on approved vehicles. It is the sole responsibility of the user of these devices to ensure compliance.
• DO NOT install this product or route any wires in the Air Bag Deployment Zone. Refer to your vehicle Owner's Manual for the location of any air bag deployment zones.
• DO NOT connect this device to a strobe power supply. This product is self-contained and does not require an external power supply.

⚠️ WARNING

This product contains high intensity LED devices. To prevent eye damage, DO NOT stare into the light beam at close range.

Technical Specifications

Power Specifications

Note: FLASHING = AVERAGE; STEADY ON (100%) = PEAK

Lightbar Views

Illustration showing the top view of the mpower LED Exterior Lightbar with the cover on, indicating the auto dim lens.

Illustration showing the top view of the lightbar with the cover off, highlighting the inboard modules and corner modules.

Illustration showing the bottom view of the lightbar, indicating the wire exit point.

*48" lightbar pictured in diagrams.

Fixed Height Brackets and Hook Mounting (Pursuit)

Figure 1 shows the lightbar mounted on a vehicle roof using hook brackets.

Figure 2 illustrates the components for hook mounting: Metal Nut Bracket, Mounting Foot, Washer, Rubber Pad, 1/4-20 Bolt, Lock Washer, Hook Bracket Cover Door, Plastic Washer x2, Flat Washer, Hook Bracket Bolt, Screws 4x.

1. Attach the supplied screws to the mounting foot to secure the rubber pad as shown in Figure 2. Ensure the torque does not exceed 10 IN-LBF.
2. Insert the 2 plastic washers inside holes of the provided hook brackets.
3. Keeping the lightbar level with the road, attach Mounting Feet to the roof of the vehicle using the 4 supplied bolts. If the lightbar needs to be leveled, a 1.5° wedge can be used (PNFLBWGKT1).
4. Place lightbar centered on the roof, and hold brackets up to the lightbar. A 1/4" to 1/2" gap should be between the hook bracket and front wall of the mounting foot prior to putting any tension on the hook bracket bolt (See Figure 3). Adjust the mounting foot position to accommodate for this gap.
5. Tighten 4 1/4-20 bolts with lock washers to secure the mounting foot to light bar with a max torque between 30-45 inch/lbs with 5/32 hex driver or allen wrench. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
6. Using the holes in the hook bracket as a template, drill 4 holes in the roof using the appropriate size drill. Secure hook bracket to roof with 4 screws on each side.
7. Tighten the hook bracket bolts, torque details below:

   Due to different vehicle construction and mounting locations, the torque levels for connecting hooks to the lightbar foot may be different based on the vehicle.

   A. Minimum requirement for torque should be 10 IN/LB, with a maximum level of 45 IN/LB.*

   B. When installing the bolts connecting the hook to the lightbar foot, monitor both the lightbar and roof of the vehicle.

   C. Tighten to ensure there is no movement of the lightbar or foot by ensuring there is no movement either side to side, or front to rear after the torque has been done. The lightbar must be securely mounted to the vehicle for safe operation.

*Deflection of the lightbar and/or the roof of the vehicle may occur when torqueing the bolts connecting the hook to the lightbar foot. Any deflection should be kept at a minimum to avoid damage to the lightbar or vehicle.

NOTE: As always, it is recommended to check the integrity of mounted lightbars on a daily basis to ensure secure attachment to the vehicle for continued safe operation.

8. Insert the retainer plates over the 2 bolts on each of the hook kit brackets. Screw in the retainer plate to the hook kit bracket using the 8-32 bolts.
9. Install the cover door over the hook bracket bolt to finish the assembly. Place tab of one side into place and then push the second tab into place with a flathead screw driver.

Figure 3 shows a close-up of the hook bracket mounting to the roof, indicating a 1/2" gap requirement between the hook bracket and the mounting foot.

⚠️ WARNING Route wires only in locations that are not subjected to potential wear. Make sure to avoid routing wires in the deployment area of your air bag. Refer to your vehicle's owner's manual for airbag deployment zone.

Fixed Height Brackets and Hook Mounting (Non-Pursuit)

Figure 1 shows the lightbar mounted on a vehicle roof using hook brackets.

Figure 2 illustrates the components for hook mounting: Metal Nut Bracket, Mounting Foot, Rubber Pad, Washer x4, Lock Washer x4, Bolt x4, Hook Bracket Cover Door, Plastic Washer, Flat Washer, Hook Bracket Bolt, Screws 4x.

1. Attach the supplied screws to the mounting foot to secure the rubber pad as shown in Figure 3. Ensure the torque does not exceed 10 IN-LBF.
2. Insert the 1 plastic washer inside holes of the provided hook brackets.
3. Keeping the lightbar level to the road, attach mounting feet to the roof of the vehicle using the 4 supplied bolts.
4. Place lightbar centered on the roof, and hold brackets up to the lightbar. A 1/4" to 1/2" gap should be between the hook bracket and front wall of the mounting foot prior to putting any tension on the hook bracket bolt (See Figure 3). Adjust the mounting foot position to accommodate for this gap.
5. Tighten 4 1/4-20 bolts with lock washers to secure the mounting foot to light bar with a max torque between 30-45 inch/lbs with 5/32 hex driver or allen wrench. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN!
6. Using the holes in the hook bracket as a template, drill 4 holes in the roof using the appropriate size drill. Secure hook bracket to roof with 4 screws on each side.
7. Due to different vehicle construction and mounting locations, the torque levels for connecting hooks to the lightbar foot may be different based on the vehicle. Minimum requirement for torque should be 10 IN/LB, with a maximum level of 45 IN/LB. Deflection of the lightbar and/or the roof of the vehicle may occur when torqueing the bolts connecting the hook to the lightbar foot. When installing the bolts connecting the hook to the lightbar foot, monitor both the lightbar and roof of the vehicle. Any deflection should be kept at a minimum to avoid damage to the lightbar or vehicle. Tighten to ensure there is no movement of the lightbar or foot by ensuring there is no movement either side to side, or front to rear after the torque has been done. The lightbar must be securely mounted to the vehicle for safe operation. As always, it is recommended to check the integrity of mounted lightbars on a daily basis to ensure secure attachment to the vehicle for continued safe operation.
8. Install the cover door over the hook bracket bolt to finish the assembly. Place tab of one side into place and then push the second tab into place with a flathead screw driver.

Figure 3 shows a close-up of the hook bracket mounting to the roof, indicating a 1/2" gap requirement between the hook bracket and the mounting foot.

⚠️ WARNING Route wires only in locations that are not subjected to potential wear. Make sure to avoid routing wires in the deployment area of your air bag. Refer to your vehicle's owner's manual for airbag deployment zone.

Wind Deflector Installation

FIG. 1 shows inserting the gasket between the lightbar and bracket.

FIG. 2 shows pressing the gasket into the flange.

1. Insert the gasket between the lightbar and bracket, as shown in Fig 1. The gasket must be pressed into the flange, as shown in Fig. 2. The fit will be tight.
2. The Wind Deflector may be tight to the vehicle's roof, as shown in Fig. 3.

NOTE: IF YOU CHOSE A FORD F-SERIES TRUCK, A WIND DEFLECTOR BRACKET WAS ATTACHED TO YOUR LIGHTBAR. THE HARDWARE KIT CONTAINS THE GASKET NEEDED.

A WIND DEFLECTOR IS NOT REQUIRED FOR OTHER VEHICLES.

FIG. 3 shows the lightbar installed on a vehicle roof, with a note indicating the gasket may be tight to the roof.

Electrical Installation

Featured Highlights & Terminology:

• Mode Select: The mpower Exterior Lightbar is equipped with 4 selectable pattern configuration modes. The default input wire configuration allows for 2 modes and an additional 2 modes may be configured with the PC Application using any available input wires. Default is Mode 1 where the Mode select input is floating. Mode 2 is in use when the input activated. This feature allows up to 4 completely different sets of patterns to be programmed into the Lightbar's non-volatile memory. Once programming configuration is complete, the Mode can be changed "on-the-fly" by an activation switch which applies voltage to the Mode input wire(s).
• Cruise Mode: Allows the user to program any light group(s) to “Glow” when this feature is activated. The LED intensity is selectable between 1 and 10% duty cycle. For dual / tri color bars, the color for each light group is selectable.
• Takedown Mode: Allows the user to program any Light Head Group(s) to turn on steady when this feature is activated to provide steady ON takedown lighting.
• Directional Arrow Built-in: The directional controller is built-in with 11 arrow patterns for each of the 3 modes (left arrow, right arrow, and center out arrow) and the color is selectable for dual / tri color bars.
• Steady On Mode: Accessible with PC App only and allows the user to program any light module to turn on steady at 100% duty cycle.
• Stop / Tail / Turn Mode: Allows the user to program any Light Head Group(s) to operate in 2 levels of intensity for tail and stop/turn functions.
• Low Power Mode: Operates lighting at reduced intensity. Selectable between 20 and 90% duty cycle.
• Scene Lighting Mode: Allows the user to program any Light Head Group(s) to turn on steady when this feature is activated to provide additional scene lighting. The activation of this input also activates the Takedown function.
• Speed Sense Input: The breakout box has a speed sense input that is capable of sensing vehicle speed when connected to the Vehicle Speed Sense (VSS) trigger wire which is supplied in the police upfitter wire harness for some vehicles. This feature is configured using the PC configuration software utility.
• Auto Dimming: Operates lightbar at reduced intensity when ambient light is low.
• Matrix Input: Matrix inputs are virtual inputs which can be triggered based on combinations of up to four physical wires or siren input signals. This feature also allows the installer to invert the state of inputs, latch momentary inputs and adjust trigger timing through on and off delay timer settings. This feature is configured using the PC configuration software utility.

Power Cable:

1. Route lightbar power cables as close to vehicles power source (battery) as possible.
2. Install a maximum of 30 Amp Fuse (customer supplied) to the end of the RED wire of the Lightbar Power Cable.
   1. Remove the fuse before connecting any wires to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of the battery.
3. DO NOT USE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSIBLE LINK.
   1. Do NOT use any more than 2ft of wire between the power source and the fuse and ensure the wire is protected and secured from being cut into; this is non-fused wire.
4. Connect the BLACK wire to the factory chassis ground right next to the battery or other ground location capable of handling high current.

Control (Data) Cable:

1. Route Lightbar Control Cable to the location where all controlling equipment will be, i.e. switch box, center console area.
2. Locate the Breakout Box in the same area to connect jumpers from the switching equipment to the breakout box.
3. Refer to breakout box hookup table on page 9.

Ignition Wire:

1. Connect the Pink/White wire to a switched power source.

Initial Power up Test: Breakout Box needs Power (+12V to PIN 17) & Ground (PIN 4) in order to operate:

1. Insert Fuse(s) into Fuse Holder(s).
2. Observe the GREEN Data Link indicator LED on the Breakout Box; the LED will turn ON.
3. The Red indicator LED on the breakout box will be steady ON whenever any of the input wires are active.

Low Power (Standby) Mode (reduced standby current)

If there is no input to the breakout box the lightbar will go into a "standby" mode. The standby mode is a low power mode that is used to extend the life of your battery. The lightbar will awaken from the standby mode when the ignition input is activated on the breakout box.

Electrical Installation (Continued)

Warning Flash Pattern Configuration:

1. Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to down position (Switch #1 must be in Up position)
2. Apply voltage to the activation wire of the function which requires pattern to be changed (i.e. Warning, Arrow etc.)
3. Apply voltage to the Mode activation wire to configure mode 2 flash patterns, leave Mode activation wire floating to configure mode 1 flash patterns
4. Momentarily apply voltage to the pattern select wire to change the warning flash pattern
5. Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to up position to save settings and return light-bar to normal operating mode

FLASH PATTERNS

*fpm=Flashes per Minute
**fps=Flashes per Second

NOTE: Takedown light patterns are limited to pattern #1 - 25

FLASH PATTERNS (CONTINUED)

FLASH PATTERNS (CONTINUED)

FLASH PATTERNS (CONTINUED)

ARROW PATTERNS

NOTE: For settings below, Switch #2 does not need to be moved to the up position after each configuration. The switch can remain in the down position until the lightbar is completely configured and then moved to the Up position to store all the settings.

Cruise Mode Configuration:

1. Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to down position (Switch #1 must be in Up position)
2. Determine which module inputs are needed for cruise mode
3. Apply voltage to the Cruise Mode activation wire
4. Apply voltage to the light group wire(s) required (i.e. Inboard 1, 2, 3, etc.)
5. Momentarily apply voltage to the pattern select wire to change the color between Off, Color 1, Color 2, and Color 3.

NOTE: If configuring a single color or dual color module, make sure the chosen color is configured for Off and not a color which does not exist on the module. The lightbar will flash color #1 of all modules configured for cruise mode. If a module flashes every 2 seconds and is not intended to be on when Cruise mode is activated, repeat steps 'd' and 'e' until module no longer flashes.

6. Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to up position to save settings and return light-bar to normal operating mode

Takedown and Work-light Configuration:

1. Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to down (Switch #1 must be in Up position)
2. Determine which module inputs are needed for Takedowns or Work-lights
3. Apply voltage to the Takedown activation wire
4. Apply voltage to the light group wire(s) required (i.e. Inboard 1, 2, 3, etc.)
5. Momentarily apply voltage to the pattern select wire to change the color between Off, Color 1, Color 2, and Color 3.

NOTE: If configuring a single color or dual color module, make sure the chosen color is configured for Off and not a color which does not exist on the module. The light-bar will flash color #1 of all modules configured for takedown. If a module flashes every 2 seconds and is not intended to be on when takedown is activated, repeat steps 'd' and 'e' until module no longer flashes.

6. Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to up position to save settings and return light-bar to normal operating mode

Scene light Configuration:

1. Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to down (Switch #1 must be in Up position)
2. Determine which module inputs are needed for Scene Lighting
3. Apply voltage to the Scene light activation wire
4. Apply voltage to the light group wire(s) required (i.e. Inboard 1, 2, 3, etc.)
5. Momentarily apply voltage to the pattern select wire to change the color between Off, Color 1, Color 2, and Color 3.

NOTE: If configuring a single color or dual color module, make sure the chosen color is configured for Off and not a color which does not exist on the module. The light-bar will flash color #1 of all modules configured for scene light. If a module flashes every 2 seconds and is not intended to be on when scene light function is activated, repeat steps 'd' and 'e' until module no longer flashes.

6. Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to up position to save settings and return light-bar to normal operating mode

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

Stop / Turn / Tail (STT) Light Configuration:

1. Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to down position (Switch #1 must be in Up position).
2. Determine which module inputs are needed for Stop / Turn / Tail Lights.
3. Apply voltage to the Left Turn or Right Turn activation wires.
4. Apply voltage to the light group wire(s) required (i.e. Rear Inboard 1, Rear Inboard 2, etc.).
5. Momentarily apply voltage to the pattern select wire to change the color between Off, Color 1, Color 2, and Color 3.

NOTE: If configuring a single color or dual color module, make sure the chosen color is configured for Off and not a color which does not exist on the module. The light-bar will flash color #1 of all modules configured for STT function. If a module flashes every 2 seconds and is not intended to be on when an STT function is activated, repeat steps 'd' and 'e' until module no longer flashes.

6. Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to up position to save settings and return light-bar to normal operating mode

when scene light function is activated, repeat steps 'd' and 'e' until module no longer flashes.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION (CONTINUED)

Arrow Color Configuration:

1. Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to down position (Switch #1 must be in Up position)
2. Determine which module inputs are needed for Arrow function
3. Apply voltage to the Left Arrow or Right Arrow activation wires
4. Apply voltage to the light group wire(s) required (i.e. Rear Inboard 1, Rear Inboard 2, etc.)
5. Momentarily apply voltage to the pattern select wire to change the color between Off, Color 1, Color 2, and Color 3.

NOTE: If configuring a single color or dual color module, make sure the chosen color is configured for Off and not a color which does not exist on the module. The light-bar will flash color #1 of all modules configured for Arrow function. If a module flashes every 2 seconds and is not intended to be on when an Arrow function is activated, repeat steps 'd' and 'e' until module no longer flashes.

6. Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to up position to save settings and return light-bar to normal operating mode.

Arrow Flash Pattern Configuration:

1. Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to down position (Switch #1 must be in Up position).
2. Apply voltage to the Left Arrow activation wire to set Left Arrow pattern, apply voltage to Right Arrow activation wire to set Right Ar row pattern, apply voltage to Left Arrow and Right Arrow activation wires to set Center out Arrow pattern.
3. Momentarily apply voltage to the pattern select wire to change the arrow flash pattern.
4. Set Switch #2 on Breakout box to up position to save settings and return light-bar to normal operating mode.

❗ IMPORTANT WHEN PASSING CABLES THROUGH FIREWALL OR OTHER SHEETMETAL, INSERT GROMMET TO PROTECT THE CABLE!

⚠️ WARNING Route wires only in locations that are not subjected to potential wear. Make sure to avoid routing wires in the deployment area of your air bag. Refer to your vehicle's owner's manual for airbag deployment zone.

PHOTO SENSOR

The photo sensor continuously monitors ambient light conditions and will control functions configured for operation with the photo sensor input. By default, the photo sensor will (SET) all light modules into low power mode when dark ambient light levels below 50 lux are detected for more than 5 seconds. When ambient light levels exceed 300 lux for 5 seconds, the low power mode will (CLEAR) turn off and the lightbar will revert back to full intensity.

The photo sensor is subject to ambient light conditions of the specific environment for the vehicle and needs to be thoroughly tested by the installer to ensure proper light levels and delay are selected to provide the most effective operation in different lighting conditions.

The photo sensor detects ambient light levels, so parking the vehicle under a bright street light during night-time use may (CLEAR) turn off the photo sensor input. Likewise, driving though a dark tunnel during daytime use may (SET) the photo sensor input. Ensure the operator of the vehicle is aware of such possible conditions and provide additional controls to the breakout box to allow the operator the ability to manually over-ride the functions when required.

Changing the ambient light SET/CLEAR levels may be modified by updating the setting in the 'Photo Sensor' tab in the PC Application.

The photo sensor controls may be updated by using the PC App. Refer to the PC App instructions for more detail.

PHOTO SENSOR OVER-RIDE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Click on 'Breakout Box Inputs' tab and click on 'P1: Photo Sensor' and note priority and which functions are activated when the photo sensor is active.

Diagram showing the Breakout Box Inputs configuration screen, detailing input wires and their corresponding functions for Corner LED Modules, Arrow Control, Takedowns/Worklights, Misc, Inboard LED Modules, Flash Pattern Mode, Stop/Tail/Turn, and Photo Sensor (P1).

PHOTO SENSOR OVER-RIDE CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS CONT.

2. Click on the input wire/siren control to be used to over-ride the functions activated by the photo sensor and change the priority of the selected input wire/siren control to be a higher priority than the photo sensor control priority. Set the functions activated by the photo sensor to 'Turn Function OFF' (Red button) when the input wire/siren control is active.

Diagram showing the Breakout Box Inputs configuration screen, similar to the previous one, with specific settings highlighted for overriding the photo sensor with other inputs.

3. From the example in #2, when +V is applied to the gray wire, Low Power 1 will be turned off even if the photo sensor is active since the gray wire control is a higher priority than the photo sensor control.

LIGHTBAR CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE: SETTING MODULE ID's

1. Make sure the lightbar is wired and connected properly.
2. Plug the breakout box into the PC.
3. Start the application:
   1. The application will ask to identify the modules. Click Yes.

Screenshot of the SoundOff Configuration Software asking "Do you wish to identify the modules automatically?" with Yes/No options.

5. The application will search for any missing or misconfigured modules. If there are any errors the modules in error will highlight with a red border as shown below.

Screenshot of the SoundOff Configuration Software showing module identification in progress, with some modules highlighted in red indicating errors.

6. When the identification process is complete a list of modules with errors will be displayed with the current wrong module ID.

Screenshot of the SoundOff Configuration Software showing a list of modules with errors, including Serial #, Module ID, and Test status.

LIGHTBAR CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE: SETTING MODULE ID's Cont.

1. Change the module in the list to the ID desired and click Set IDs.

Screenshot showing the 'Module ID Errors' section of the software, with a specific module selected and the 'Set IDs' button visible.

1. The application will go through the process of setting the desired module IDs and go through the process of identifying them again.

Screenshot of the SoundOff Configuration Software during the process of setting module IDs, showing connection status and module configuration.

1. Once the module IDs are all identified properly they will display without the Module ID errors listed.

Screenshot of the SoundOff Configuration Software showing all modules identified correctly with no errors listed.

BREAKOUT BOX INSTRUCTIONS: (LIN COMMUNICATION)

a) Securely snap in the 24-pin connector

b) Refer to Table 1 for the input wire's default function

c) Follow the label for the wire color to connect to a 12 Vdc source, which turns on that given light or lights

d) Make sure your wire connections are secured and isolated from any other wire

Wire Function Defaults

NOTE: Configuring TDs, Scene, Cruise, and warning modules using wire-tap configuration method (when NOT using software to configure) will be limited to the front and rear modules assigned to each wire.

Diagram showing the Breakout Box with PWR CABLE, 30Amp FUSE, and various wire connections labeled. Also shows Functional Inputs and USB CONNECTOR MINI TYPE B.

CAN BREAKOUT BOX INSTRUCTIONS: (CAN COMMUNICATION)

a) Securely snap in the 2-pin, 24-pin, and RJ45 connectors

b) Refer to Table 1 for the input wire default functions and to Table 2 for the CAN wire functions

c) Follow the label for the wire color to connect to a 12 Vdc source, which turns on that given light or lights

d) Make sure your wire connections are secured and isolated from any other wire

e) If extending the 2-pin harness, a shielding wire running the length of the entire harness may be necessary

Connector Pinning Chart

Diagram showing the CAN CONNECTOR and its pinout. Also shows a CONNECTOR PRESENT WITH CAN BOB.

Lightbar Module Layout Diagrams

Diagram showing the module layout for a 42" LIGHTBAR, indicating positions for FCNR, FINB1, FINB2, FINB3, ID1-ID17, ID29-ID30, RCNR, and ALS ID:60.

Diagram showing the module layout for a 48" LIGHTBAR, indicating positions for FCNR, FINB1, FINB2, FINB3, ID1-ID14, ID16-ID20, ID25-ID29, RCNR, and ALS ID:60.

Diagram showing the module layout for a 55" LIGHTBAR, indicating positions for FCNR, FINB1, FINB2, FINB3, FINB4, ID1-ID6, ID10-ID15, ID17-ID20, ID24-ID29, RCNR, and ALS ID:60.

LIGHT MODULE WIRE HARNESS LOCATIONS

Diagram showing the wire harness locations for a Front (55" Lightbar shown) and Rear configuration, detailing connections for BOB HARNESS, BREAKOUT BOX, and VEHICLE MAIN POWER DISTRIBUTION. Includes connections for SYNC, PATTERN SELECT, SCENE, LOW POWER, CRUISE, MODE, TD ALLEY FLASH, ALLEY LEFT, ALLEY RIGHT, TAKEDOWN, ARROW LEFT, ARROW RIGHT, RINB 1-3, CORNER REAR, FINB 1-3, CORNER FRONT, IGNITION, LIN, GROUND, POWER, and PHOTO SENSOR.

Inboard and Corner Modules Replacement:

1. Disconnect main power.
2. Remove top cover by removing screws.
3. Locate module and remove mounting nuts.
4. Disconnect module power cable from power distribution module.
5. Route wire from new light through lightbar frame and connect to power distribution board
6. Replace module and hardware that fasten module to frame.
7. Restore power to bar and test new module to ensure functionality.
8. Replace top cover of bar with screws removed in step 2.
9. Configure the ID of the replacement module through the PC app*

*The ID can be manually set using the wire interface as outlined in section below

Driver Module Replacement:

1. Verify power has been removed from lightbar before attempting service
2. Remove top cover
3. Unscrew 3 pin power/data wire from connector and LED module connectors from power distribution photo sensor board, noting location.
4. Remove power distribution/photo sensor board.
5. Snap new distribution/photo sensor board assembly into housing
6. Screw 3 pin power/data wire to connector and LED module connectors into distribution/photo sensor board assembly.
7. Plug light modules into closest connector available.
8. Apply power to lightbar and verify proper operation.

The ID can be Manually set using the wire interface as outlined in the section below:

1. Apply Ground to Black wire.
2. Hold Green wire to Ground. (must be able to remove from Ground)
3. Apply 12V to Red wire.
4. Remove Green wire from Ground

*Green wire must be removed while light head is on when applying 12V, this is extremely time dependent

1. Use table for ID Functions

The module displays the module ID by flashing the LEDs. The user can determine the module ID number by watching the LEDs and counting the number of bright long winks (50ms on @70% intensity) vs dim short winks (20ms on @ 5% intensity). Each long wink represents 10 module ID counts and each short wink represents 1 module ID count. In the case of dual and tri color lights, color 1 will flash for the bright long winks and color 2 for the short dim winks. In the case of single color lights all winks will be of the same color.

Below is a representation of the module ID wink sequence for an R/B/A module with an ID of 24:

Representation of a module ID wink sequence for an R/B/A module with an ID of 24, showing long and short winks.

Setting Light-bar Length: (Length comes preset from factory)

** NOTE: Entering this configuration mode, will reset the light-bar to factory defaults

1. Set Switch #1 and Switch #2 on Breakout box to down position
2. Momentarily apply voltage to pattern select wire to change the length of the light-bar configuration
3. • a. 42" Red LED OFF, Green LED Flashes 1 Time
   • b. 48" Red LED OFF, Green LED Flashes 4 Times
   • c. 55" Red LED ON, Green LED Flashes 1 Time
4. Repeat step 'b' until correct light-bar length is selected
5. Set Switch #1 and Switch #2 on Breakout box to Up position to store light-bar length

Diagram showing the switch configuration for setting lightbar length: NORMAL, CONFIGURE, SET LENGTH, with Switch #1 and Switch #2 positions.

NOTE: For settings above, Switch #2 does not need to be moved to the up position after each configuration. The switch can remain in the down position until the lightbar is completely configured and then moved to the Up position to store all the settings.

mpower TROUBLESHOOTING

NORMAL OPERATION

Under Normal operation with ignition input powered, the breakout box will have the Green LED ON and the Red LED light will be ON whenever an input is active and both switches are in the UP (off) position.

NO OPERATION

• No Green LED flashing on Breakout box; Check input power and ground to lightbar and breakout box
• Check Ignition Input wire and verify a minimum of 10.0 Volts is present on the wire
• Check the fuses in the lightbar power distribution unit.

NO or INCORRECT WARNING LIGHTS

• Breakout box LED's operating correctly; Check IDs on LED modules in lightbar. Verify they are all set correctly.
• No steady Red LED on breakout box; Check 24-pin connector at breakout box (insure it is snapped in correctly), check appropriate input to breakout box for output lights which should be on.
• Verify voltage is present at the wire input to the breakout box for the function being tested

NO TAKEDOWNS LIGHTS

• Breakout box LED's operating correctly; Verify configuration and make sure light modules are configured for takedown function
• No steady Red LED on breakout box; Check 24-pin connector at breakout box (insure it is snapped in correctly), check appropriate input to breakout box for output lights which should be on

INCORRECT OR NO ARROW OPERATION

• Breakout box LED's operating correctly; Verify configuration and make sure light modules are configured for arrow function.
• No Steady Red LED on breakout box; Check 24-pin connector at breakout box (ensure it is snapped in correctly), check appropriate input to breakout box for output lights which should be on.

NO LIGHT OPERATION IN ONE LIGHTBAR QUADRANT

• Breakout box LED's operating correctly; Remove top cover and follow 4 non-working modules to fuse location. If fuse is blown, check for shorts in cabling and LED module. Replace any damaged cables or modules and replace fuse. If fuse blows again, replace defective power distribution assembly.
• No Steady Red LED on breakout box; Check 24-pin connector at breakout box (ensure it is snapped in correctly), check appropriate input to breakout box for output lights which should be on.

CONNECTION OF LIGHTBAR BREAKOUT BOX TO SOUNDOFF SIGNAL SIREN:

Note: Requires PC configuration app to map siren control switches to lightbar functions. Plug 1 end of RJ-45 cable to available jack on siren amplifier.

Diagram showing the connection of ETSA380R or ETSA385HR siren models to the Breakout Box using a 4" RJ-45 Jumper Cable.

Diagram showing the connection of ETSA481CSR or ETSA482CSR siren models to the Breakout Box.

Diagram showing the connection of ETSA481RSP, ETSA482RSP, ETSA461HPP, ETSA462HPP siren models to the Breakout Box using an RJ-45 Splitter (user supplied).

Diagram showing the connection of ETSA581CSR, ETSA581CSP, ETSA581RSP, or ETSA582RSP siren models to the Breakout Box.

REPLACEMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Exploded view diagram of the mpower lightbar, with numbered components corresponding to the replacement parts list.

WARRANTY & RETURN GOODS PROCEDURE

CLEANING & CARE OF YOUR LIGHTBAR:

Keeping the lenses clean will optimize the performance of the lightbar. The special silicone lenses should be cleaned regularly to remove dirt, grime and insects, with a mild soapy water using a soft cloth or brush. DO NOT use high pressure spray directly on the light bar as it can damage the lenses.

MOUNTING INTEGRITY:

A review of bolt/hardware/mounting bracket integrity should be performed at the beginning and end of each shift.

WARNING MESSAGES - PLEASE READ:

WARNING - DRILLING ANY HOLES INTO THE LIGHTBAR IS NOT RECOMMENDED! THE RISK OF DAMAGING INTERNAL COMPONENTS AND THE RESULTING FAILURE OF THE LIGHTBAR WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY OF THIS PRODUCT.