Code 3 Arch Beacon User Manual
INSTALLATION &
OPERATION
MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
ARCH™ Beacon
Contents:
Introduction................................................................................2
Features and Specications.....................................................2
Flash Patterns.........................................................................3-4
Dimensions.......................................................................5
Installation & Mounting.......................................................5-7
Wiring..............................................................................8
Operation.........................................................................8
Maintenance&Troubleshooting............................................9
Notes ...............................................................................10-11
Warranty........................................................................12
Read all instructions and warnings before installing and using.
INSTALLER: This manual must be delivered to the end user of this equipment.
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Introduction
The ARCH™ Beacon is a weatherproof LED based warning light that contains 36 state-of-the-art high intensity
LEDs in three stacked rows. The unique design efciently captures light from the LEDs with individual optics
that diffuse the light in an effective warning pattern.
This Product contains high intensity LED devices. To prevent eye damage, DO NOT stare
WARNING!
WARNING!
The use of this or any warning device does not insure that all drivers can or will observe or react to an emergency
warning signal. Never take the right-of-way for granted. It is your responsibility to be sure you can proceed
safely before entering an intersection, driving against trafc, responding at a high rate of speed, or walking on
or around trafc lanes.
The effectiveness of this warning device is highly dependent upon correct mounting and wiring. Read and follow
the manufacturer’s instructions before installing or using this device. The vehicle operator should insure daily that
all features of the device operate correctly. In use, the vehicle operator should insure the projection of the warning
signal is not blocked by vehicle components (i.e.: open trunks or compartment doors), people, vehicles, or other
obstructions. This equipment is intended for use by authorized personnel only. It is the user’s responsibility to
understand and obey all laws regarding emergency warning devices. The user should check all applicable city,
state and federal laws and regulations.
Code 3 , Inc., assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device.
Proper installation is vital to the performance of this warning device and the safe operation of the emergency
vehicle. It is important to recognize that the operator of the emergency vehicle is under psychological and physiological stress caused by the emergency situation. The warning device should be installed in such a manner as
to: A) Not reduce the output performance of the system, B) Place the controls within convenient reach of the
operator so that he can operate the system without losing eye contact with the roadway.
Emergency warning devices often require high electrical voltages and/or currents. Properly protect and use caution around live electrical connections. Grounding or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current
arcing, which can cause personal injury and/or severe vehicle damage, including re.
PROPER INSTALLATION COMBINED WITH OPERATOR TRAINING IN THE PROPER USE OF EMERGENCY
WARNING DEVICES IS ESSENTIAL TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND THE
PUBLIC.
into light beam at close range.
Features and Specications:
Operating Voltage: DC11V-16V, Reverse Polarity Protected
Operating Current: Avg 3.75 amps, Max 7.5 amps
Weight: 4.5 lb
Flash Modes Description:
1. Cycle-Flash: Cycles through Quad, Double, Triple, and Single modes.
2. Quad-Flash: Four consecutive pulses per ash.
3. Triple-Flash: Three consecutive pulses per ash.
4. Double-Flash: Two consecutive pulses per ash.
5. Single-Flash: Single pulse per ash.
6. Variable Single-Flash Single pulse per ash with varying ash rate.
Please note that a beacon set with a PHASE 0 ash pattern will alternate with beacons set with a PHASE 1 pattern
and ash simultaneously with beacons set with a PHASE 0 ash pattern.
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Flash Patterns (including for those with scene lights):
PATTERN NO. PATTERNS SYNCHRONIZE
1 NFPA Quad Phase 0 YES
2 Cycle Flash 75fpm Phase 0 YES
3 Quad 75fpm Phase 0 YES
4 Triple 75fpm Phase 0 YES
5 Double 75fpm Phase 0 YES
6 Single 75fpm Phase 0 YES
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8 Rotate 75rpm Simultaneous Only
9 NFPA Quad Phase 1 YES
10 Cycle Flash 75fpm Phase 1 YES
11 Quad 75fpm Phase 1 YES
12 Triple 75fpm Phase 1 YES
13 Double 75fpm Phase 1 YES
14 Single 75fpm Phase 1 YES
15 Variable Single Flash Phase 1 YES
16 Cycle Flash 150fpm Phase 0 YES
17 Quad 150fpm Phase 0 YES
18 Triple 150fpm Phase 0 YES
19 Double 150fpm Phase 0 YES
20 Single 150fpm Phase 0 YES
21 Single 250fpm Phase 0 YES
22 Single 375fpm Phase 0 YES
23 Rotate 150rpm Simultaneous Only
24 Cycle Flash 150fpm Phase 1 YES
25 Quad 150fpm Phase 1 YES
26 Triple 150fpm Phase 1 YES
27 Double 150fpm Phase 1 YES
28 Single 150fpm Phase 1 YES
29 Single 250fpm Phase 1 YES
30 Single 375fpm Phase 1 YES
31 NFPA Quad Alternating Simultaneous Only
32 Cycle Flash 75fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only
33 Quad 75fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only
34 Triple 75fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only
35 Double 75fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only
26 Single 75fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only
37 Cycle Flash 150fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only
38 Quad 150fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only
39 Triple 150fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only
40 Double 150fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only
41 Single 150fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only
42 Single 250fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only
43 Single 375fpm Alternating Simultaneous Only
Variable Single Flash Phase 0
YES
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Flash Patterns for ECE-65 compliant beacons:
PATTERN NO. PATTERNS SYNCHRONIZE
1 Single Flash 120fpm Simultaneous Only
2 Double Flash 120fpm Simultaneous Only
3 Triple Flash 120fpm Simultaneous Only
4 Quad Flash 120fpm Simultaneous Only
5 Quintuple Flash 120fpm Simultaneous Only
6 Rotate 120rpm Simultaneous Only
Flash Patterns for multi-color beacons:
PATTERN NO. PATTERNS SYNCHRONIZE
1 NFPA Quad Simultaneous Only
2 Cycle Flash 75fpm Simultaneous Only
3 Quad 75fpm Simultaneous Only
4 Triple 75fpm Simultaneous Only
5 Double 75fpm Simultaneous Only
6 Single 75fpm Simultaneous Only
7 Cycle Flash 150fpm Simultaneous Only
8 Quad 150fpm Simultaneous Only
9 Triple 150fpm Simultaneous Only
10 Double 150fpm Simultaneous Only
11 Single 150fpm Simultaneous Only
12 Single 250fpm Simultaneous Only
13 Single 375fpm Simultaneous Only
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