Code 3 Torus 3-Up, Torus 6-Up User Manual

INSTALLATION
& OPERATION
MANUAL

EXTERIOR CODE 3® TORUSTM

MODULES

3-LED

6-LED

TORUS

Contents:

IMPORTANT:

TM

EXTERNAL

MODULES

Introduction........................................................ 3

Features and Specications................................ 3

Installation......................................................... 4

Wiring............................................................... 5

Programming................................................... 5-6

Maintenance.......................................................7

Warranty........................................................... 8

Read all instructions and warnings before installing and using.

INSTALLER: This manual must be delivered to the end

user of this equipment.

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

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 intersec-

tion, driving against trafc, responding at a high rate of speed,
or walking on or around trafc 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.

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Introduction:

The TORUSTM-EX LED modules are weatherproof LED based warning
light modules that contain state-of-the-art high intensity LEDs. These
products provide multiple operation modes including a steady-burn
mode. These products may be adapted to a variety of exterior applica-

tions such as motorcycle applications, OEM re truck, grill light and back-

deck applications.

Features and Specications:

Operating Voltage: 10-16Vdc Reverse Polarity Protection.

Flashing Current Draw: Red/Amber:

Single - .25A Avg.
Dual - .5A Avg.
Blue/White:
Single - .4A Avg.
Dual - .8A Avg.

Steady Burn Current Draw: Red/Amber:
Single - .5A Avg.
Dual - 1.0A Avg.
Blue/White:
Single - .8A Avg.
Dual - 1.6A Avg.

Available colors - Red, Amber, White or Blue or any combination for dual
modules.
Available congurations - 3 or 6 LED modules, Black or Chrome bezels.
Directional, wide, hybrid (combination of directional and wide individual
optics) and vertical optics.

Options:

The TORUS-EX is available in two basic models:

6-LED-A unit with 6 LEDs and TORUS units. The 6 LEDs are oper-

ated in two sets of three LEDs. This allows dual color units as well

as the abililty to wig-wag the ash patterns. One side can be steady
burned while the other side will ash as well. Directional, wide, hybrid

and vertical hybrid optics are available. An option is available to
allow each side to be controlled independently. In this option, the
6-LED unit is essentially two 3-LED units combined in a single hous­ing. Review the instructions for the 3-LED module to wire these units.
3-LED The 3 LED model will be a single color and is available in di-

rectional, wide, hybrid or vertical hybrid optics. Multiple ash patterns

are available, along with the ability of the units to communicate with
other 3 LED model units.

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Installation:

This unit can be mounted to metal surfaces using two #8 x 1/2 pan head
sheet metal screws (included). This unit can also be mounted to plastic
surfaces using two #8 x 1/2 pan head machine screws (included). The
cable routing hole (3/8" minimum diameter) can be drilled to match the
wire exit. An optional rubber gasket, included with the unit, may be used
to prevent oxidization and galvanization of the mounting surface due to

metal-on-metal contact.

Figure 1 6-LED

Figure 2 3-LED

If the product is to be used inside the vehicle, it may cause severe
personal injury if not properly mounted and secured. Objects
used in vehicle may become airborne during a collision or other
sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction, such as braking,
acceleration or turns.

3-LED Operation

The 3-LED model can communicate with other 3-LED units via a
PARENT / CHILD relationship as described in the following sections.

Wiring
The Black wire is the Ground wire and the Red wire is the Power (+)

wire. The White wire is used for ash pattern selection and it is also used

to set the PARENT or CHILD mode. The Grey wire is used for commu­nications between the PARENT and CHILD. Attach the Grey wire of the
PARENT to the Grey wire of any other head (s) set in CHILD mode to

coordinate Alternating or Simultaneous ash patterns between heads.

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Setting Parent / Child Mode
All units shipped will be in the PARENT mode with the factory default,

Cycleash pattern. To change a head to the CHILD mode hold the

White wire to Ground for 5 seconds or more. When in the CHILD mode
the head will need the Grey communications wire connected the PAR-

ENT Grey wire to enable ashing, unless in Steady Burn. Alternatively,

the Grey communications wire of a CHILD can be connected to +12V

to enable ashing during set-up. If communications is lost between the

PARENT/CHILD for over 15 seconds the CHILD head will independently

ash until the communications is restored. A head set to the CHILD mode

can be reset to a PARENT again by holding the White wire to Ground for
5 seconds or longer.

Setting Flash Patterns

To change the ash pattern of any PARENT or CHILD hold the White

wire to Ground for at least 1 second, and less than 3 seconds, and then
release. While holding the White wire to Ground the head will stop ash­ing until released. Remember that the Grey wire of a CHILD must be

connected to the Grey wire of a PARENT, or to +12V, to enable ashing.

When setting ash patterns, the CHILD will require selecting between Alternating

or Simultaneous patterns, while the PARENT will only require selecting the pat-

tern desired. The tables below show the available ash options and their selec­tion order for each mode. Simultaneous and Alternating ash patterns are exactly
the same ash patterns but will either alternate or ash simultaneously when

connected to a PARENT. Heads will come from the factory preset to the PARENT

mode with the default Cycleash pattern. When changing a factory preset PAR­ENT head to a CHILD the head will default to the Alternating Cycleash pattern,

position 1, as shown in the table below:

Flash Pattern Description

1 Alternating Cycleash ( Factory default)
2 Alternating Quadash
3 Alternating Doubleash
4 Alternating Singleash
5 Simultaneous Cycleash
6 Simultaneous Quadash
7 Simultaneous Doubleash
9 Simultaneous Singleash
10 Steady Burn

3-LED Flash Options Available in PARENT Mode
Flash Pattern Description

1 Cycleash (Factory default)
2 Quadash
3 Doubleash
4 Singleash
5 Steady Burn

Note: When using the Cycleash pattern, all heads must be in Cycleash. All ash pat­terns are 70 fpm.

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3-LED Communications Set-up and Connections

With the Grey wires connected between the PARENT and one or more

heads set to CHILD mode, all CHILD heads will either ash Alternately

with the PARENT head or Simultaneously with the PARENT head

depending on the ash pattern selected. The following example shows

how to set-up a basic system with one PARENT head and three CHILD

heads. For this example two CHILD heads will ash Alternatively with the
PARENT head and one CHILD head will ash Simultaneously with the
PARENT head. All heads will be in the Cycleash pattern.

Step 1

One head will need to be selected to be in the PARENT mode. As
mentioned above, the heads are shipped in PARENT mode in the

factory default, Cycleash pattern. Select the desired head to be the
PARENT head. Power the head to verify that it is in Cycleash.

Step 2

Select one head to be the Simultaneous CHILD. Power the heads
and set this head to CHILD mode by holding the White wire to
Ground for 5 seconds or longer. If desired, you can test that it is
actually in the CHILD mode by temporarily disconnecting the GREY

wire. The head should stop ashing until reconnected. The head will
now be in CHILD mode in the Alternating Cycleash pattern.

Step 3

Set the ash pattern of the Simultaneous Child to Simultaneous
Cycleash. This can be done by momentarily touching the White wire
to Ground and releasing until the Simultaneous Cycleash pattern is

reached. To go from the factory default pattern of Alternating Cycle-

ash to the Simultaneous Cycleash pattern you will need to step
from pattern 1 ( Alternating Cycleash) to pattern 5 ( Simultaneous
Cycleash) as shown in the CHILD ash pattern table above. This

will require momentarily touching the White wire to Ground for 1 to 3
seconds, and releasing, four times. Remove and re-apply power to
the Parent and the Simultaneous Child. These two heads should now

be ashing together in Cycleash.

Step 4

Set the remaining two heads to CHILD mode by holding each of
their White wires to Ground for 5 seconds or longer. These heads
should now be in CHILD mode and in the factory default, Alternating

Cycleash, pattern. Remove and re-apply power to the PARENT and
CHILD heads. These heads should now be Alternately Cycleashing

with the PARENT head.

Note: Anytime you are not sure if a CHILD head is in an Alternating or Simultaneous pattern

you can always get back to the Alternating Cycleash pattern by stepping through patterns

until the SteadyBurn mode is reached. The next step will put the head into the Alternat-

ing Cycleash pattern. Remember that any CHILD head must be connected to a PARENT
head via the Grey wire, or to +12V, to enable ashing. PARENT heads will ash without any

communications connections.

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6-LED Flash Pattern Selection

This unit will provide up to twenty one different ash modes. Each of

these modes can be selected by grounding and releasing the white wire.

As each ash mode is selected it is automatically programmed into the

unit such that when power is removed it will always return to the selected
mode the next time power is applied.

6-LED Flash Modes:
Alternating Simultaneous Steady with Flashing

Cycle Flash Quad Flash Fast Double Flash w/Steady
Single Flash Triple Flash Quad Flash w/Steady
Double Flash Double Flash
Triple Flash Single Flash
Quad Flash Pursuit Flash
Five Flash
Fast Single Flash
Fast Double Flash
Fast Triple Flash
Fast Quad Flash
Quad Pop Flash
Triple Pop Flash
Double Pop Flash
Wig-Wag Flash Alt.

Note: All modes ash at a rate of 70 fpm minimum. Fast modes ash at a rate of 100 fpm

minimum.

Maintenance:

The Exterior LED Modules are completely sealed units designed to be

WARNING!

trouble and maintenance free. Refer to the guide below for help with
troubleshooting. Should the unit be diagnosed as malfunctioning, remove

unit and replace with a new module.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Probable Cause Remedy

Lighthead does not
activate

Lighthead is con­stantly ON

WARNING!

a. No Power to unit
b. Power input wire
reversed
c. Damaged or shorted
cabling
d. Defective Lighthead
e. Control wire permanently
grounded or shorted to
GND

a. Control wire permanently
grounded or shorted to GND

LED module housings may become hot with ex-

a. Check wiring for
loose connection
b. Reverse Power wires
c. Check cables for
damage
d. Replace lighthead
module
e. Avoid permanent
grounding of control
wire

tended use. Allow modules to cool completely before
attempting to remove.

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WARRANTY

Code 3, Inc.'s L.E.D. emergency devices are tested and found to be
operational at the time of manufacture. Provided they are installed and
operated in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, Code 3,
Inc. guarantees all parts and components to a period of 5 years (unless
otherwise expressed) from the date of purchase or delivery, whichever is
later. Units demonstrated to be defective within the warranty period will be
repaired or replaced at the factory service center at no cost.

Use of inappropriate or inadequate wiring or circuit protection
causes this warranty to become void. Failure or destruction of the product
resulting from abuse or unusual use and/or accidents is not covered by
this warranty. Code 3, Inc. shall in no way be liable for other damages
including consequential, indirect or special damages whether loss is due
to negligence or breach of warranty.

CODE 3, INC. MAkES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF FITNESS OR MER­CHANTABILITY, WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT.

PRODUCT RETURNS

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our factory to obtain a Return Goods Authorization Number (RGA number)
before you ship the product to Code 3, Inc. Write the RGA number clearly

on the package near the mailing label. Be sure you use sufcient packing

materials to avoid damage to the product being returned while in transit.

*Code 3, Inc. reserves the right to repair or replace at its discretion. Code 3, Inc. assumes no
responsibility or liability for expenses incurred for the removal and /or reinstallation of products requiring service
and/or repair.; nor for the packaging, handling, and shipping: nor for the handling of products return to sender
after the service has been rendered.

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