nFORCE LED Interior Lightbar

Table of Contents

• Components/Contents
• Technical/Power Specifications
• Electrical Installation
• Control Harness
• Light Module Wire Harness Locations & Driver Module Replacement
• nFORCE Troubleshooting
• Replacement Parts
• Warranty and Return Goods Procedure

Components/Contents

Standard Equipment:

• 1 - nForce™™ LED Interior Lightbar built to your specifications
• 1 - Breakout Box
• 1 - 24 Pin Harness
• 1 - Mounting Hardware

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.

Technical/Power Specifications

Technical Specifications

Power Specifications

Electrical Installation

Featured Highlights & Terminology:

• Mode Select: The nForce Interior 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 Light-bar'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).
• Front & Rear Installations:
• Cruise Mode: Allows the user to program any light group(s) to “Glow” when this feature is activated. 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.
• Steady ON Mode: Accessible with PC App only and allows the user to program any light module to turn on steady at 50% duty cycle.
• Scene Light 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.
• Low Power Mode: Operates lighting at reduced intensity.
• Rear Installations:
• Stop / Tail / Turn Mode: Allows the user to program any Light Head Group(s) to turn operate in 2 levels of intensity for tail and stop/turn functions.
• Directional Arrow Built-in: The directional controller is built-in w/ 9 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.

Power Cable:

WARNING: ALL CUSTOMER SUPPLIED POWER WIRES CONNECTING TO THE POSITIVE (+) OR NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY TERMINAL OR LOCAL CHASSIS GROUND (-) MUST BE SIZED TO SUPPLY AT LEAST 125% OF THE MAXIMUM CURRENT AND PROPERLY FUSED AT THE POWER SOURCE WITH APPROPRIATELY RATED FUSE.

1. Route lightbar power cables as close to vehicles power source (battery) as possible.
2. Install a maximum of 15 Amp Fuse (customer supplied) to the end of the RED wire of the Lightbar Power Cable.
• Remove the fuse before connecting any wires to the battery.
• DO NOT USE CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSIBLE LINK.
3. Connect the other end of the Fuse to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of the battery or other high current source.
• 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.
5. Connect the White wire to the Light Green wire on the breakout box. Make sure connection is insulated from other wire connections and vehicle ground.

Ignition Wire:

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

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. Front Corner, Takedown, Left Alley, 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

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. Front Corner, Front Inboard 1, 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. Front 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 lightbar 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. Front 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 lightbar 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

Initial Power up Test:

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 if any input is activated on the breakout box.

Flash Patterns

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

Flash Patterns (CONT.)

Flash Patterns (CONT.)

Flash Patterns (CONT.)

Control Harness

Breakout Box Hookup:

1. Refer to Table 1 for Breakout Box input wire default functions.
2. Make sure the 24-pin connector is snapped in securely.
3. Follow the label for the wire color to connect to a 12Vdc source, which turns on that given light or lights.
4. Make sure your wire connections are secured and isolated from any other wire.

*Works with front and/or rear Interior Lightbars

Light Module Wire Harness Locations

Replacement of Inboard Modules:

1. Disconnect main power.
2. Remove top cover by removing screws.
3. Locate module and remove mounting nuts. Remove module from lightbar.
4. Remove connector from rear of module by carefully pulling connector body from back of module.
5. Push module connector into replacement module ensuring locking latch is seated properly or connector is fully seated.
6. Replace module and hardware that fasten module to shroud.
7. Restore power to bar and test new module to ensure functionality.
8. Replace top cover of bar with screws removed in step 2.

Driver Board Replacement

1. Verify power has been removed from lightbar before attempting service.
2. Remove cover.
3. Unplug 3 and / or 6 pin power/data connector(s) and LED module connectors from driver board assembly, noting location.
4. Remove driver module and any nylon spacers present under the board. If there is a stiffener plate under the driver board, that can be reused.
5. Place provided board stiffener, if one is not already present, under the new driver board assembly so the cutouts align with the through hole board components.
6. Attach new driver board assembly into housing with the same orientation as the board that was replaced.
7. Plug 3 and/or 6 pin power/data connector(s) and LED module connectors into driver board assembly.
8. Set DIP switch according to lightbar location and driver board location as shown below:
9. Apply power to lightbar and verify proper operation.
10. Set Switch #2 on Breakout Box to Down position then to Up position to store configuration into new driver board.
11. If lightbar does not function properly, verify DIP switch settings and change if not correct, then repeat step 'h'.

Driver Side / Passenger Side Module ID Configuration:

Forward Facing:

• Driver Side: Module ID = 1
• Passenger Side: Module ID = 2

Rearward Facing:

• Driver Side: Module ID = 3
• Passenger Side: Module ID = 4

nFORCE 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 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.

No or Incorrect Warning Lights

• Breakout box LED's operating correctly; No steady Red LED on breakout box; Check DIP switches on driver modules in lightbar. Verify they are all set correctly. 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. 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; No steady Red LED on breakout box; Verify configuration and make sure light modules are configured for takedown function. 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.

Incorrect or No Arrow Operation

• Breakout box LED's operating correctly; No steady Red LED on breakout box; Verify configuration and make sure light modules are configured for arrow function. 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.

Replacement Parts & Accessories

Warranty & Return Goods Procedure

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.
• WARNING - CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHEN DRILLING THROUGH THE ROOF OF THE VEHICLE NOT TO DRILL INTO ANY EXISTING WIRING AND NOT TO DRILL THROUGH THE HEADLINER OR SUPPORT MEMBERS OF THE VEHICLE. CHECK BOTH SIDES OF THE MOUNTING SERVICE PRIOR TO DRILLING. DE-BURR ANY HOLES AND REMOVE ANY METAL SHARDS OR REMNANTS. INSTALL GROMMETS INTO ALL WIRE PASSAGE HOLES.
• 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 OWNER'S MANUAL FOR AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT ZONES.
• WARNING - ALL CUSTOMER SUPPLIED POWER WIRES CONNECTING TO THE POSITIVE (+) OR NEGATIVE (-) BATTERY TERMINAL OR LOCAL CHASSIS GROUND (-) MUST BE SIZED TO SUPPLY AT LEAST 125% OF THE MAXIMUM CURRENT AND PROPERLY FUSED AT THE POWER SOURCE WITH APPROPRIATELY RATED FUSE.
• IMPORTANT: When passing cables through fire wall or other sheet metal, insert grommet to protect the cable!

Warranty Return Process:

Please contact your SoundOff Signal Sales Representative, Customer Services staff or our Technical Department (800.338.7337) for a RMA #, Return Merchandise Authorization Number.

The following information is required for issuance of the RMA #:

• Reason for returning the product*
• Address where replacement product is to be shipped*
• Telephone number where you may be reached*
• SoundOff Signal invoice number on which product was purchased**
• SoundOff Signal part number and serial number**
• E-mail address where RMA # should be e-mailed**
• Fax number where RMA # should be faxed**

* RMA # will not be given without this information.
** If available, please provide this information.

SoundOff Signal will NOT accept returns without an RMA #. Each RMA # is good for only one (1) return and will expire (10) days after the date it was issued. Products must be shipped back to SoundOff Signal and the RMA # clearly marked on the outside of the package near the shipping label. Please use the following address on your shipping label:

SoundOff Signal
ATTN: RMA # / Technical Services
3900 Central Parkway
Hudsonville, MI 49426

Warranty Exclusions:

Shipping & Handling, labor and service fees are non-refundable. SoundOff Signal is not liable for any damage due to installation or personal injury as a result of using SoundOff Signal product.

Warranty Forfeiture:

Warranty will not be granted if the Warranty Return Policy & Procedure rules are not strictly followed. Physical damage resulting from customer abuse will void warranty. Warranty will also be voided if any SoundOff Signal and/ or manufacturer serial tags, product stickers, seals, or the like, are removed, altered or tampered with. Returned product that is damaged by shipping via the RMA # procedure is not the responsibility of SoundOff Signal.

Document effective date on cover and below supersedes previously dated policies and statements.

There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied merchantability or fitness for a particular use. SoundOff Signal reserves the right to modify this warranty statement at any time; or to discontinue, modify, or upgrade any products of its manufacture with design improvements without prior notice.