Star LCS880-008, LCS881-8 Installation And Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

LCS880-008 & LCS881-8

SIREN AMPLIFIER & HAND-HELD LIGHT CONTROLLER

PLITSTR309 REV. L 5/13/14

Installation Information

MODEL: LCS______________________

PURCHASE DATE: _______________

DEALER: __________________________

INSTALLER: _______________________

INSTALLATION DATE: ____________

AMPLIFIER SERIAL #: _______________

CONTROL HEAD SERIAL #:________________

ARROWSTICK BOX SERIAL #:______________

SIREN OPTION DIP SWITCHES

_____ Negative Auxiliary Switching
_____ Negative Park Kill Switching
_____ Two-Tone Enabled

_____ Phaser Disabled

_____ Slide Switch Pursuit Disable

CONTROL HEAD OPTION JUMPERS

_____ Audible Beep disable

_____ S4 Activates S1+S2+S3
_____ Momentary S3
_____ 8 sec. gun lock (S4)
_____ Auxiliary = Manual
_____ Wail Tone Auto-Activate
_____ TD WARN Auto-Activate (LCS881 only)

ARROW STICK OPTION JUMPERS
(LCS881 ONLY)

_____ Phantom Mode
_____ Fast rate arrow
_____ Low power (Dim)
_____ 6 head arrow (1 & 8 flash)
_____ 8 head arrow
_____ Group 2 Traveling arrow
_____ Double blink end arrow

Please Note: These instructions are provided as a general guideline only. Some
vehicles may require special mounting, wiring, and/or weather-sealing. This is the
sole responsibility of the installer. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. assumes no

responsibility for the integrity of the installation for this or any of its products.

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IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing

your new light. Failure to follow these safety precautions
may result in damage to your light or vehicle and may result
in serious injury or death to you and your passengers.

Use this chart to label the function of your switches.

SLIDE SWITCH FUNCTIONS

POSITION 1 POSITION 3

L1 L1

SLIDE SWITCH

OFF L1 L2 L3

S1 S2

S4S3

POSITION 2

SAME AS IN POSITION 1 SAME AS IN POSITION 1 & 2

L1

L2

L2

L3

PUSH BUTTON SWITCH FUNCTIONS

S1

S2

S3

PUSH

BUTTON

SWITCHES

S4

SAME AS IN POSITION 2

Important

: This product is used to warn traffic. Improper use may result in vehicular
collision, personal injury and/or death. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc., and its
subsidiaries shall not be held responsible for damages directly or indirectly caused by
improper use of this product.

Due to continuous product improvements, we must reserve the right to change any specifications and
information, contained in this manual at any time without notice. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. makes no
warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. shall not be liable for
errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing,
performance, or use of this manual.

NOTICE

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Table of Contents

INSTALLER INFORMATION i-ii

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1

INSTALLATION NOTES 2

INSTALLER SELECTABLE OPTIONS 2-8

Siren Option DIP Switches 3-5
Control Head Option Jumpers 6-8

MOUNTING 9-10

Siren Amp & Relay Control Box 9
Cradle Mounting 9
Arrow Stick Control Box 10

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 11-17

Wire Size And Termination 11
Siren Amplifier 11-14
Siren Wiring Diagram 13
Horn Ring Transfer Wiring Diagram 14
RFI Reduction and RFI Choke Installation 15
Input Power and Switch Output Connections 16-17
Light Wiring Diagram 17

ARROW STICK SETTINGS AND CONNECTIONS 18-22

Arrow Stick Option Jumpers 18-19
Arrow Stick Wiring 20-22

LABEL INSERTION 22

OPERATION 23-26

General 23
Slide Switch 23
Push Button Switches 23
Siren Mode Buttons 24
Microphone 25
PA Volume 25
Arrow Stick Controls 25
Speaker Diagnostics 25
Radio Repeat Volume 26
Auxiliary Input 26
Park Kill 26
Fuses 26

SERVICE 27-30

Troubleshooting 27
Parts 28
Specifications 28
Warranty 29
Returned Materials Authorization (RMA) Form 30

FLANGED CONTROL HEAD TEMPLATE 31

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General Description

The LCS880 series is a premium remote system that combines the siren amplifier, the
siren controls, and light controls all in one system. A single slim-line hand-held remote
control head combines the noise-canceling microphone with a built in siren, as well
as many of the switch and light controls for the vehicle. The control head contains
illuminated buttons that change color to indicate status. The face of the hand-held
controller is sealed around every push button to help prevent liquid from entering
the electronics. The amplifier is a 200W siren amplifier unit designed for single or dual
100W speaker use. The LCS881 model adds an additional button for full arrow stick
control.

The hand-held controller contains several distinct controls for operation of vehicle
devices. The slide switch allows quick pursuit mode operation. The far right slide
position can be set up to activate maximum lights and siren for pursuit mode. There
are six push buttons to operate the siren and four push buttons to control four
different lighting or auxiliary functions. The LCS881 also adds an additional button for
control of an arrow stick.

The LCS880 series is designed to allow maximum versatility in mounting. The hand­held controller is remote from the siren amplifier and light relay control box, creating
a compact user interface that can be mounted onto the dashboard, overhead, or
in the center console. The hand-held controller comes with a cradle for mounting.
The amplifier box and arrow stick control box can then be mounted remotely in the
trunk, under the dashboard, under the seat, or wherever convenient.

Siren operating modes include Wail, Yelp, Phaser, and Radio. A Noise Canceling PA
Override is available in all modes. A Manual button allows tone toggle operation
and manual siren control. The Air Horn button will override any siren tone. The
vehicle horn switch may also perform the Manual push button function via an
auxiliary input. Ten option jumpers allow the unit to be fully customized to the
operators' needs. Options include: Phaser vs. Two-Tone, Phaser disable, 8 second
timed gunlock release, and momentary vs. lock-on/lock-off switch operation. A Park
Kill option is provided for connection to a door switch, etc. to disable the siren when
exiting the vehicle. Both a PA volume and a Radio volume are provided.

The LCS880 series has been designed with several protection features to provide
exceptional field service. Excessive high or low voltage detection will disable the
siren output, protecting both the amplifier and the speaker. Fused inputs provide
safety against reverse polarity. Speaker diagnostics provides user feedback as well
as shutdown protection against speaker opens and shorts. The first four light output
functions are individually protected with 20A fuses, while the Horn Ring Transfer (HRT)
output function is protected with a 2A in-line fuse. CAUTION: These protection
features will not guard against overloading the outputs.

The LCS880 series is available in the following different versions:

LCS880-008 Standard version with slide switch, full siren controls, and light

LCS881-008 Enhanced version with all the standard controls plus arrow stick

controls. Includes a remote hand-held controller with microphone
and a siren amplifier/switch relay box.

controls. Also includes the arrow stick control box.

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Installation Notes

Proper installation of the unit is essential for years of safe, reliable operation. Please
read all instructions before installing the unit. Failure to follow these instructions can

cause serious damage to the unit or vehicle and may void warranties.

Qualifications - The installer must have a firm knowledge of basic electricity, vehicle

Keep These Instructions - Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

Contents should include:

electrical systems, and emergency equipment.

Advise the vehicle operator of the location.

1 - Hand Held Controller
1 - Amplifier and Light Control Box
1 - Amplifier Wire Harness with Connector
1 - 25’ Amplifier Communication Cable (6-wire telephone style cable)
1 - Extended Cable Adapter
1 - Mounting Hardware
1 - Label Set
1 – RFI Filter
1 - Installation and Operating Instructions
1 – TDC850 Arrow Stick Control Box (LCS881 models only)
1 - Arrow Stick Communication Cable (telephone style cable) (LCS881 models only)
1 - Communication Cable Splitter (LCS881 models only)
1 – 12” Communication Cable (LCS881 models only)

Installer Selectable Options

The LCS880 and LCS881 have several options that can be selected during
installation. Jumpers and DIP switches on the printed circuit board inside the
amplifier case, inside the control head, and inside the arrow stick control box
(LCS881 only) allow the installer to select these various options. These options should

be set before installation of the unit.

Siren Option DIP Switches (located in the amplifier case):

Control Head Option Jumpers (located inside the control head)

• Auxiliary input polarity

• Park Kill input polarity

• Two-tone replacement of Phaser tone

• Phaser Disable

• Slide Switch Pursuit Disable

• Audible beep disable

• Button S4=S3+S2+S1

• S3 = Momentary switch

• 8 second timed gun lock release (S4)

• Auxiliary control (Manual vs. Horn)

• WAIL Tone Auto Activate on Position L3 of Slide Switch

• Arrow Stick WARN Auto Activate on Position L3 of Slide Switch

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SIREN OPTION DIP SWITCHES
Amplifier Cover Removal

Loosen the three protruding
Philips head screws located on
the top of the amplifier unit. Slide
the cover off.

CAUTION:

DO NOT OVER

TIGHTEN SCREWS!

Auxiliary Input Polarity

Applying a positive voltage to the green wire normally activates the auxiliary
function (Air Horn standard/MANUAL function optional).

The wiring diagram on page 13 shows both connection examples.

To instead have the AUX function activate when the green wire is connected to
ground (negative) .

1. Turn “AUX POS” DIP switch off.

2. Turn “AUX NEG” DIP switch on.

Diagram showing NEG AUX set up

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Park Kill Input Polarity

The Park Kill (Cutout) Input turns off any siren tone output when activated, and
remains off until a control is activated or changed. The wiring diagram on page 13
shows two connection examples.
Connecting the white wire to positive (+12 VDC) normally activates the Park Kill
input. To instead have it activate when the white wire is connected to ground
(negative):

1. Turn “PK POS” DIP switch off.

2. Turn “PK NEG” DIP switch on.

Two-Tone

If desired, the Phaser sound can be replaced with a Two-Tone sound. This can be
done by turning on (up position) DIP switch #3 in the amplifier (labeled SW).

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Phaser Disable

The Phaser function can be completely disabled by turning on (up position) DIP
switch #4 in the amplifier (labeled PD). This will also disable the MAN button while
the siren is in Phaser mode (which normally would produce a Two-Tone sound).

Pursuit Disable

Slide switch position 3 normally activates:

• All three light functions (L1, L2, & L3)

• The siren (into the Wail mode)

• Warn pattern on the Arrow Stick (LCS881 series only)

To disable the automatic activation of the siren and Arrow Stick, move DIP switch #2
in the amplifier (labeled PS) to the “UP” position.

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CONTROL HEAD OPTION JUMPERS

Five jumpers located inside the hand held controller can be used to select various
options. Review the chart below to determine if you want to change any of the
default settings.

Jumper Controlled Options

Jumper

Audible Beep
Disable

S4=S3+S2+S1

(LCS880 ONLY)

Momentary (S3)

S4 Timer

Auxiliary Control

(Horn vs. Manual)

Standard Setting

(jumper on both pins)

An audible beep is heard when
the buttons in the control head
are pressed.

S4 is an independent switch
controlling output S4.

Push button S3 is a standard
ON/OFF button.

Push button S4 is a standard
ON/OFF button.

The green auxiliary (AUX) wire in
the siren amplifier harness is
connected to the vehicle horn
ring, and activates the siren’s AIR
HORN for all siren modes except
RADIO.

Optional Setting

(jumper only on one pin)

No beep when the buttons in the
control head are pressed.

When pressed, S4 automatically
activates S3, S2, and S1 buttons.

S3 becomes a momentary switch,
thus only being active while being
held in.

S4 used for Gun Lock - Stays
activated for only 8 seconds when
pressed.

AUX wire duplicates the function of
the MAN push button instead of the
HORN.

Programmable Options (LCS881 ONLY)

Jumper

WAIL Tone
Auto-Activation With

Standard Setting

WAIL tone auto-activated in slide
switch position 3 (L3)

Slide Switch

Traffic Director
WARN Pattern
Auto-Activation With

The WARN pattern on your Traffic
Director will auto-activate in slide
switch position 3 (L3)

Slide Switch

S4=S3+S2+S1

(LCS881 ONLY)

S4 is an independent switch
controlling output S4.

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Optional Settings

(Programmed with PROGRAM

jumper removed)

WAIL tone auto-activated in L1 or L2,
WAIL tone NOT activated in L3

TD WARN pattern auto-activated in
L1 or L2.
TD WARN pattern NOT activated in
L3

When pressed, S4 automatically
activates S3, S2, and S1 buttons.

(Installer Selectable Options CONT’D)

If you are NOT changing any of the options described on the
previous page, skip this section.

Control Head Cover Removal

• Remove the three Philip head screws recessed in the
back of the hand held controller.

• CAREFULLY remove rear cover using caution so as not to
lift circuit board and membrane switch away from front
faceplate.

• Locate the 10 jumpers located near the microphone coil
cord strain relief.

• DO NOT REMOVE ANY OF THE FIVE JUMPERS ON THE RIGHT
SIDE !!!

• By default, the five jumpers on the left side come installed
across both pins.

Jumper Controlled Options

To change any of these options, move
the corresponding jumper from both
pins to only the top pin as shown in the
diagram to the left.

•

Audible Beep Disable

•

S4=S3+S2+S1 (LCS880 only)

•

S3 Momentary

•

S4 Timer

•

Auxiliary Control

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