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DANGER! Sirens produce extremely loud emergency warning tones! Exposure to these
tones without proper and adequate hearing protection, could cause ear damage and/or hearing
loss! The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (www.osha.gov) provides information
necessary to determine safe exposure times in Occupational Noise Exposure Section 1910.95.
Until you have determined the safe exposure times for your specific application, operators and
anyone else in the immediate vicinity should be required to wear an approved hearing protection
device. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS RECOMMENDATION COULD CAUSE HEARING LOSS!
Safety First
This document provides all the necessary information to allow your Whelen product to be properly and safely installed.
Before beginning the installation and/or operation of your new product, the installation technician and operator must
read this manual completely. Important information is contained herein that could prevent serious injury or damage.
•Proper installation of this product requires the installer to have a good understanding of automotive electronics,
systems and procedures.
•If mounting this product requires drilling holes, the installer MUST be sure that no vehicle components or other
vital parts could be damaged by the drilling process. Check both sides of the mounting surface before drilling
begins. Also de-burr any holes and remove any metal shards or remnants. Install grommets into all wire
passage holes.
•If this manual states that this product may be mounted with suction cups, magnets, tape or Velcro®, clean the
mounting surface with a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and water and dry thoroughly.
•Do not install this product or route any wires in the deployment area of your air bag. Equipment mounted or
located in the air bag deployment area will damage or reduce the effectiveness of the air bag, or become a
projectile that could cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to your vehicle owner’s manual for the air bag
deployment area. The User/Installer assumes full responsibility to determine proper mounting location, based
on providing ultimate safety to all passengers inside the vehicle.
•For this product to operate at optimum efficiency, a good electrical connection to chassis ground must be
made. The recommended procedure requires the product ground wire to be connected directly to the NEGATIVE
(-) battery post.
•If this product uses a remote device to activate or control this product, make sure this control is located in an
area that allows both the vehicle and the control to be operated safely in any driving condition. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO ACTIVATE OR CONTROL THIS DEVICE IN A HAZARDOUS DRIVING SITUATION.
•It is recommended that these instructions be stored in a safe place and
referred to when performing maintenance and/or reinstallation of this
product.
•FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT OR
VEHICLE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PASSENGERS!
Automotive: CanTrol™
For warranty information regarding this product, visit www.whelen.com/warranty
1.Locate a suitable mounting location. A dry, cool compartment is a
good choice.
2.Position the CanTrol Module on the proposed mounting location.
Using an awl or similar tool, scribe the mounting surface where the
mounting holes are to be drilled. Make sure that this mounting area
allows sufficient ventilation for the CanTrol™ module’s air vents and
fans.
Caution: As mounting the CanTrol™ module will require
drilling, it is absolutely necessary to make sure that no other
vehicle components could be damaged in the process. Check
both sides of the mounting surface before starting. If damage
is likely, select a different mounting location.
3.Remove the module from its mounting area, and using a drill bit sized
for a #10 sheet metal screw, drill a hole in each of the areas scribed
in the previous step.
4.Return the module to its mounting location and using #10x3/4” sheet
metal screws (provided), secure the module onto its mounting
surface. Be sure to install a #10 internal tooth lock washer (included)
onto each mounting screw before mounting the unit. IMPORTANT:
The CanTrol™ module case must be either mounted on, or grounded
to the vehicle chassis.
Control Head
The CanTrol™ control head features 18 push-buttons with active
illumination, a 4-position slide switch (off, 1, 2 & 3) and a Traffic Advisor™
display that enables the operator to view a representation of the direction
being displayed. There are two basic mounting brackets for the CanTrol™
control head. One allows the control head to be mounted into your
vehicle’s console (if so equipped). The other allows the control head to be
mounted directly onto the dash or other surface through the use of a bail
strap mounting bracket. Regardless of the style selected, be sure to
observe the air bag warning on the cover of this manual.
Bail-strap mount
1.Position the bail strap in the selected mounting location. Using an awl
or other suitable tool, scribe the surface where the mounting holes
are to be drilled.
Caution: As mounting the control head will require drilling,
it is absolutely necessary to make sure that no other vehicle
components could be damaged in the process. Check both
sides of the mounting surface before starting. If damage is
likely, select a different mounting location.
2.Drill the mounting holes in the areas scribed in step 1. The size of the
drill bit should be determined by the size of the mounting hardware
(#10 sheet metal screw) and thickness of the mounting surface.
3.Using hardware provided (#10 x 3/4” sheet metal screw & #10
internal tooth lockwasher), secure the bail strap to the mounting
location.
Note:There are 3 sets of holes on the bail strap for
positioning the control head at 3 different heights.
4.With the bail strap in place, insert the #10 x 3/8” hex head bolt into
the assembly hole from the inner side of the bail strap. Place the #10
internal-tooth lock washer and the acorn nut on the protruding bolt on
the outer side of the bail strap. Loosely secure the acorn nut to the
hex head bolt.
Bail StrapMount
Now slide the control head onto the bolt heads. Once it is in the position
that the customer has chosen, and the control head has fully engaged the
bolt heads, tighten the acorn nuts until the unit is firmly secured.
A third pair of mounting holes are provided that will enable the control
head to be located much closer to the bail strap than the other pairs allow.
If this closer location is used, the tips of the bail bracket may be broken off
at the notches shown.
Havis Console Mount
The Havis console mounting kit includes all the necessary hardware
needed to secure the control head to the mounting bracket for installation
on a Havis console. The control head mounts onto the console mount
bracket the same way the control head mounts onto the bail bracket as
outlined previously except for the addition of a flat washer that must be
inserted between the control head and the bracket. Please refer to the
manual included with your console for specific information on securing the
control head/mounting bracket assembly onto the console.
For installation into consoles by other manufacturers, a control head
bracket designed for your console must be obtained from the console
manufacturer.
Microphone (Item 8)
A 1/4” port is provided on the CanTrol™ module for installation of the
microphone.
If the optional 20’ extension cord is used, install this cord as outlined
above. Install the mic plug bracket (included with kit) in the desired area
using #8 x 1/2” hardware (included). Route the cord to the plug bracket,
install the cable end thru the bracket hole and fasten using the hex nut
provided.
PA Volume Adjustment (Item 9)
Using a small, flat-blade screwdriver, set the potentiometer to its middle
position. With the CanTrol™ system on, activate the PTT (Push To Talk)
feature on the optional microphone. Adjust the potentiometer until a
satisfactory PA volume level is achieved using a normal speaking voice.
Radio Repeat Volume Adjustment (Item 10)
To Adjust the Radio Repeat Levels: Before placing this unit into service,
the Radio Repeat output volume must be adjusted to satisfactory
operating levels. To adjust this level, a small, flat-blade screwdriver is
needed. Locate the Radio Repeat adjustment potentiometer on the left
side of the CanTrol™ module. Set the volume of the vehicle’s two-way
radio to its normal operating level. Press the RAD button on the control
head to activate Radio Repeat. As incoming transmissions are received,
adjust the Radio Repeat potentiometer to set the desired level. Turn the
potentiometer clockwise to increase the level and counter-clockwise to
decrease the level.
Control Head Configuration:
There is an almost limitless number of configurations in which the
CanTrol™ system can be programmed. Each of the available control
heads operate differently from one another.
Additionally, each control head has its own, unique default configuration,
based on the control head style and other system components. Refer to
the CanTrol™ software to configure your specific configuration.
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Wiring
Hands-Free TransferRelay
Horn Ring
Transfer Relay
(Customer Supplied)
Bosch™
Style
(Tyco-P&B P/N:VF4-45F11)
Generic
Style
To Vehicle
Car Horn
N.O.
N.C.
From Vehicle
Horn Relay
To
J4-1
To
J17-1
From Vehicle
Horn Relay
To Vehicle
Car HornToJ4-1
To
J17-1
30
87A
8586
87
WARNING! All customer supplied wires that connect to the positive
terminal of the battery must be sized to supply at least 125% of the
maximum operating current and fused “at the battery” to carry that
load (see wire chart on page 8).
NOTE: Item numbers reference the illustration found on page 6.
IMPORTANT! Wires connecting to the amp/relay module have the
proper terminals pre-installed. If the customer needs to re-terminate
these wires for any reason, the proper tool MUST be used to insure
proper crimping.
System Power (Item 5)
1.Locate the 4-position Molex™ connector (item 5).
2.Using appropriately sized wire, extend the two RED wires to the
Positive (+) battery terminal. Fuse each wire independently @ 40
Amps. DO NOT install these fuses until the wiring for the entire
system has been completed.
3.Using appropriately sized wire, extend the two BLACK wires from the
CanTrol™ module to the vehicle’s chassis ground. This is typically
adjacent to the battery.
4.Complete the connections and plug the connectors into the
CanTrol™ module.
Ignition Sense (Item 13)
1.Locate the RED/WHT wire at J17-7.
2.Connect this wire to the vehicle ignition switch. This will allow the
CanTrol™ system to be turned off with the ignition switch.
Outputs
CanTrol™ offers the following outlets:
32 LED outputs (2.5A Max. each)
8 High Current outputs (10A Max. each)
3 Aux. outputs (250mA Max each)
Siren Speaker (Item 7)
1.Route the ORG and BRN wires from the CanTrol™ module to the
siren speaker.
2.Connect ORG wire to the WHT speaker wire (speaker high).
3.Connect BRN wire to BLK speaker wire (speaker low).
NOTE: For dual speaker installation, connect the second speakers wires
to the same destinations as the first speakers wires (see page 9).
Radio Rebroadcast (Item 13)
Two BLU wires (J17-8 & J17-16) are used to connect your two-way radio’s
external speaker for radio rebroadcast. This is an optional connection and
will not effect the other operations.
Note: Radio rebroadcast will NOT work with amplified remote speakers! If
your remote speaker is amplified (i.e.: contains a power amp circuit in the
speaker assembly), do not enable the radio rebroadcast feature.
1.Locate the two wires that connect the external speaker to the twoway radio, cut one of them and splice one of the BLU wires into this
circuit.
2.Cut the remaining speaker wire and splice the remaining BLU wire
into this circuit.
Backlighting (Item 13)
Note: The CanTrol™ backlight circuit has been designed to accept any of
the following:
0 VDC Input (off)
12VDC (on)
A Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) input with a range of 0% - 100% duty
cycle@100Hz (i.e. dimmer circuit)
1.Route the WHT/BLK wire (J17-5) from the CanTrol™ module to the
vehicle’s marker light circuit.
2.Splice this wire into this circuit to enable the control head backlighting
to be active whenever the vehicle’s marker light is active.
Inputs
The CanTrol™ system inputs operate as follows:
Logic Inputs - These are programmable inputs and their default
configuration and activation polarity is as follows:
Active High/Low
Logic Input 1 (J17-1) - Horn Ring Input (Ground Activated). Identical
in operation to the Manual button when the Horn Transfer Relay has
been activated.
Logic Input 2 (J17-2) - Park Sense 1 (Ground Activated). Terminates
siren operations.
Logic Input 3 (J17-3) - Unused
When connecting to the vehicle’s transmission neutral safety
switch signal wire, always consult your vehicle’s technical
manual before altering your vehicle’s wiring. Wiring
modifications may compromise your vehicle’s safety and/or
performance.
Logic Input 4 (J17-4) - Unused
Active High Only
Logic Input 5 (J17-9) - Unused
Logic Input 6 (J17-10) - Unused
Logic Input 7 (J17-11) - Unused
Logic Input 8 (J17-12) - Unused
Analog Inputs - There are three (3) analog inputs (J17-5, J17-13 and
J17-6). Their input voltage may range from 0 to 12VDC. By default,
Analog Input 2 and Analog Input 3 are disabled and can be enabled as
needed.
The remaining inputs are designated to be used for Ignition Sense (J17-7)
and Radio Repeat (J17-8 & J17-16).
Hands-Free Siren (Items 4 & 13) (Optional)
1.Using a customer supplied relay capable of handling the current of
your vehicle horn, connect as shown below.
Control Head Strain Relief
1.Route the control head cable (provided) from
the CanTrol™ module to the designated
mounting location. Plug this cable securely into
the rear of the control head. Be sure to route
the cable through either of the two recessed
pathways (shown here). This will prevent the
cable from being accidentally disconnected or
pinched by the control head.
proper operation.
Double Flash Error Control Event. Check
Lightbar I/O.
SteadyGood communication received
from Lightbar.
OffCheck Power LED;
If Off, turn on Controller.
If On, check connections
Fast BlinkPre-operational State (Boot-up).
Single FlashBadconnection or
off. Check lightbar I/O or
Interface Box for proper operation.
Steadysystem is On.
Offsystem is Off.
CanTrol
CanTrol
CanTrol
CanTrol
13 (J17) - Logic Inputs
Pos.InputColorFunction*
J17-1 Logic 1WHT/BRN Horn Sense (Neg.)
J17-2 Logic 2WHT/RED Park Sense 1 (Neg.)
J17-3 Logic 3WHT/ORG Unused
J17-4 Logic 4WHT/YELUnused
J17-9 Logic 5BLK/WHTUnused
J17-10 Logic 6WHT/GRN Unused
J17-11 Logic 7WHTUnused
J17-12 Logic 8WHT/BLUUnused
J17-5 Analog 1 WHT/BLKBacklight
J17-13 Analog 2 WHT/GRY Unused
J17-6 Analog 3 WHT/VIOUnused
J17-7 Ign.Sense RED/WHT Ignition
J17-8 RadioBLURadio Repeat
J17-16 RadioBLURadio Repeat
* These lists shows the default functions.
These functions can be changed using
the CanTrol™ configuration software
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CanTrol ID
1 - Traffic Advisor Indicators & Fuse
These i
fuse shown protects this circuit.
ndicators display the active T/A Pattern.
The 20 AMP
2 - LED Indicators
These icorrespondingndicators light when their
J2 LED Output (1-4 & 9-12) is active. The 20 AMP fuse
shown protects these outputs.
3 - LED Indicators
These indicators light when their corresponding
J2 LED Outputis active. The 20 AMP fuse
shown protects these outputs.
(5-8 & 13-16)
4 - LED Indicators
These indicators light when their corresponding
J4 Low Current Outputis active. These outputs
are internally fused.
(1, 2 & 11)
5 - LED Indicators
These indicators light when their corresponding
J4 LED Outputis active. The 20 AMP fuse
shown protects these outputs.
(3-6 & 13-16)
6 - LED Indicators
These indicators light when their corresponding
J4 LED Outputis active. The 20 AMP fuse
shown protects these outputs.
(7-10 & 17-20)
7 - LED Indicators
This i
The 10 Amp fuse shown protects this output.
ndicator lights when J1 High Current Output 1
is active.
8 - LED Indicators
This i
The 10 Amp fuse shown protects this output.
ndicator lights when J1 High Current Output 2
is active.
9 - LED Indicators
This i
The 10 Amp fuse shown protects this output.
ndicator lights when J1 High Current Output 3
is active.
10 - LED Indicators
This i
The 10 Amp fuse shown protects this output.
ndicator lights when J1 High Current Output 4
is active.
11 - LED Indicators
These indicators light when their corresponding
J1 High Current Output (5-8) is active.
Note: The position for a given output fuse is determined
by how that output is switched. If the output is switching
+VDC, the fuse for that output should be in the “Positive
Switching” position. In this example, the Green LED
indicator for that output would light. If it is switching -VDC,
the fuse should be in the “Ground Switching” position. In
this example, the Amber LED indicator for that output
would light.
J17-8 BLU - Radio Repeat
J17-16 BLU - Radio Repeat
This worksheet is provided to allow the installer to provide a
visual record of what specific vehicle equipment is activated
and/or controlled with specific inputs or outputs to the
customer.
Worksheet
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CanTrol Inst.Wrksht J1
J1 - High Current Outputs
Pos.OutputColorFunctionLocationActivated By
This worksheet has been provided so that a written record of all Input, Output and Axillary
connections may be created. After all pertinent installation data has been verified and
recorded, store and retain this sheet for futurereference.
This worksheet has been provided so that a written record of all Input, Output and Axillary
connections may be created. After all pertinent installation data has been verified and
recorded, store and retain this sheet for futurereference.
J17-16 BLURadio Repeat (Pre-assigned and non-programmable)
- Not Used -
- Not Used -
J17
This worksheet has been provided so that a written record of all Input, Output and Axillary
connections may be created. After all pertinent installation data has been verified and
recorded, store and retain this sheet for futurereference.
CanTrol™Installation Worksheet
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