Whelen Engineering Company CenCom Sapphire Programming Manual

PROGRAMMING GUIDE

CenCom Sapphire™

Woodway Engineering Ltd
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Coventry, CV7 9LD
United Kingdom

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PC System Requirements

CenCom Sapphire™ UK is Whelen’s newest evolution of the

CenCom family of software. It allows you to program your

CenCom Sapphire™ hardware, including programming your

Additional Prerequisites:

• Windows Installer 3.1

• .NET framework 3.5 (automatically checked during
installation).

WeCan® compatable lightbar.

PC System requirements:

• Microsoft Windows XP, with SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7
or Windows 8.

• 500MB of RAM (1GB recommended)

• 25MB of available hard disk space.

Introduction

On opening the CenCom Sapphire™ UK programming software, the initial start up menu will be shown. You will be presented with the

following options:

This can be selected if you wish to create a whole program for your CenCom Sapphire™ UK from the start.

This is used to open an already created and saved program le. Select this if there is already a program created and

you just wish to alter it

This allows you to copy a program le direct from the CenCom Sapphire™ UK, and ensures the exact settings from

that unit are used.

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Creating a New Program

Select ‘create’ to start a new program. From here. you will need to select which switch panel you intend to use with your unit.

Ensure ‘none’ is selected

Once you have selected the switch panel you’re using, ensure the ‘lightbar’ option is set to ‘none’ (you can upload a lightbar

conguration separately, later on).

Once completed, click ‘continue’’. Following on from this, the program’s interface window will then be shown:

Outputs
Properties of
switch inputs

This window should show:

1. The selected control head (E.G Opti-Link)

2. A representation of the remote inputs (E.G R1, R2) for ease of programming

3. The properties of the switches and inputs (E.G press on, press o)

4. The outputs that can be set to be activated or deactivated by them.

When the control head is selected, the default settings for this will be automatically loaded with outputs set to activate with preselected

control head switches and remote inputs.

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Creating a New Program (continued)

Clicking on a switch (E.G SW1) on the control head or remote

input (R1) will allow you to view and alter any of the outputs set to

activate or deactivate.

Select a switch (E.G SW1) or input (E.G R1), then simply select the

outputs that you wish to turn on or o by selecting the tickbox.

Multiple outputs can be selected for each individual switch or

input.

To deselect an output that you do not want to use, then simply

remove the tick from the box.

Programming Lightbar Functions

To program lightbar functions, you need to upload a .bxr WeCad le

for the bar being used with the CenCom Sapphire™ UK unit.

1. To upload the .bxr le, click on the ‘Lightbar’ tab.

2. Click ‘Import Lightbar’. This will bring up Windows Explorer

navigation pnae. Navigate to where you have saved the .bxr le you

would like to use. Select the le and click ‘open’.

3. Once uploaded, a representation of the lightbar will be shown on

screen.

4. To set the lightbar, there are 3 dierent views that can be

selected: ‘Pattern View’, ‘Cruise View’ and ‘Power View’.

The .bxr le can be created using WeCAD software which is available
from the Whelen webiste: www.whelen.com/eng_apps/index.php

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Pattern View

The ‘Pattern View’ is used to set the ash patterns of the lightbar

lightheads that will be used during the normal operation of the bar

and vehicle.

Each lighthead can be programmed to activate by a control head

switch or remote input. The ‘Flash Pattern’, ‘Phase’ and ‘Delay’ can

be set for each lamp using drop down menus.

To set, simply select a control head switch or remote input and

select desired lightheads you wish to activate (multiple lightheads

can be selected). To select, simply click on a lighthead.

Cruise View

This is used to select the required lightheads and light intensity used

during ‘Cruise Mode’.

Select the desired control head switch or external input you wish to

activate cruise mode. Then select the lightheads you wish to have

active and press ‘Cruise On’. The word ‘Cruise’ will then appear in any

of these selected lightheads.

Clicking ‘Set Custom Cruise Intensity’ will bring up the on screen

slider. This is used to alter the itensity of the lightheads during cruise

operation.

Power View (Low Power Setting)

The ‘Power View’ is used to select the lightheads required for low

power mode.

Left click on the desire switch on the control head and select ‘Low

Power’ from the list. This will then appear as LP on the control

head. Then select the lightheads you wish to set to low power, once

selected click the ‘Low Power’ as shown in the diagram.

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Transferring Program to CenCom Sapphire™ Unit

Before transferring to the CenCom Sapphire™ UK unit, it’s

recommended you save your completed program.

To transfer your completed program to your CenCom Sapphire™

UK unit, it must be disconnected from any power source and

connected to your computer using a USB type A- USB type B

programming lead.

Once the CenCom Sapphire™ UK is connected, simply press the

green transfer icon in the top left corner of the screen.

A green status bar will then appear in the bottom right of the

screen showing the transfer to the CenCom Sapphire™ UK.

Once this has nished, a window will appear, prompting you to

disconnect the CenCom Sapphire™ UK from the computer.

Your CenCom Sapphire™ UK is programmed and ready to use.

Default Settings

The CenCom Sapphire™ UK programming software has default settings applied when it is rst opened. These include:

• The default setting for hands free is piercer

• When siren is sounding, output 9 is automatically activated for use as siren in use.

• The run lock is set for a default run time of 4 hours.

• When run lock is activated, outputs 6 &7 are automatically activated remote input 10 (R10) is default set as airhorn.

• Remote input 7 (R7) is default set for remote 999 activation.

• Shut down delay is default set at 30 minutes.

Certain outputs are also already set to activate or deactivate to certain control head switches and remote inputs.

For information on how to alter or remove these defaults as well as further expanded details on all sections covered within this guide,

please refer to the full Programming Manual, available from the product page on our website- www.woodwayengineering.com

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CenCom Sapphire™ UK Opti-Din Conguration Default Settings

SWITCH LEGEND FUNCTION OUTLETS

1 360 All lightbar blues & tailgate blues WeCan® 4 & N4

2 Front blues All lightbar front blues WeCan®

3 Low power Lightbar low power of all blues and reds WeCan®

4 Rear blues All lightbar rear blues and tailgate blues WeCan® 4 & N4

5 Headlight Vehicle headlight ash (separate asher) WeCan® 3

6 Rear reds Lightbar rear reds and tailgate reds WeCan® 5 & N5

7 Left alley Left alley light WeCan®

8 Right alley Right alley light

9 Run lock Vehicle run lock 4 hours 6 & 7 Default hidden

10 Take downs Take downs, steady WeCan®

11 Grille blues Grille blues 2

12 Dash light Dash ION light 10

13 Siren arm Hands free 9 Default hidden (IDR O/P)

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Additional Input Operations

INPUTS

R1

SWITCH/
FUNCTION

Handbrake
STRVU

R2 Tailgate switch

OPERATIONS

Turns run lock o and turns siren

test volume reduction if wired in

Turning on and o of tailgate

blues/reds

POLARITY
OF INPUT

Negative

Live

Using the CenCom™ shutdown

R3

Delayed outputs
for sockets or
radios etc.

delay timer keeps these circuits

alive once the ignition has been

Negative

turned o for the delay period set

R4 Horn Ring

Siren tone activation and tone
change

Live

R5 Foot brake Turns run lock o Live

R6 Input 6 No preset Live

R7 Remote 999 Live

Press on

release o

Press on

release o

Press on

release o

Press on

release o

OUTPUT

8 On (if run lock active,

this turns o 6&7)

N4 &N5

1 On

R8 Input 8 Negative

R9 Input 9 Negative

R10 Air horn Negative

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CenCom Sapphire™ Opti-Link conguration Default Settings

SWITCH LEGEND FUNCTION OUTLETS

WeCan® 2
1 Siren arm & front blues
including L-Bar

Grille/fend, lightbar blues and siren arm

2 Rear blues All lightbar rear blues and tailgate blues WeCan® 4 &N4

3 Headlight ash Vehicle headlight ash (separate asher) WeCan® 3

4 Rear Reds Lightbar rear reds and tailgate reds WeCan® 5 & N5

5 Left Alley Left alley light WeCan® 10

6 Right alley Right alley light WeCan® 11

Additional Input Operations

9

Default hidden

(IDR O/P)

INPUTS

R1

SWITCH/
FUNCTION

Handbrake
STRVU

R2 Tailgate switch

OPERATIONS

Turns run lock o and turns siren

test volume reduction if wired in

Turning on and o of tailgate

blues/reds

POLARITY
OF INPUT

Negative

Live

Press on

release o

OUTPUT

8 On (if run lock active,

this turns o 6&7)

N4 &N5

Using the CenCom™ shutdown

R3

Delayed outputs
for sockets or
radios etc.

delay timer keeps these circuits

alive once the ignition has been

Negative

Press on

release o

1 On

turned o for the delay period set

R4 Horn Ring

Siren tone activation and tone
change

Live

R5 Foot brake Turns run lock o Live

Press on

release o

Press on

release o

(If run lock active, this

turns o 6 & 7)

R6 Run lock Activates run lock on outputs 6 & 7 Live 4 hours 6 & 7 default hidden

R7 Remote 999 Remote 999 Live

R8 Input 8 No preset Negative

R9 Input 9 No preset Negative

R10 Air horn Negative

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CenCom Sapphire™ Micro-Link conguration Default Settings

SWITCH LEGEND FUNCTION OUTLETS

2
1 Siren arm and font blues
including L-bar

Grille/fend, lightbar blues and siren arm

2 Rear blues All lightbar rear blues and tailgate blues WeCan® 4 &N4

3 Headlight ash Vehicle headlight ash (separate asher) WeCan® 3

4 Rear Reds Lightbar rear reds and tailgate reds WeCan® 5 & N5

5 Left Alley Left alley light 10

6 Right alley Right alley light WeCan® 11

Additional Input Operations

9

WeCan® Default hidden

(IDR O/P)

INPUTS

R1

SWITCH/
FUNCTION

Handbrake
STRVU

R2 Tailgate switch

OPERATIONS

Turns run lock o and turns siren

test volume reduction if wired in

Turning on and o of tailgate

blues/reds

POLARITY
OF INPUT

Negative

Live

Press on

release o

OUTPUT

8 On (if run lock active,

this turns o 6&7)

N4 &N5

Using the CenCom™ shutdown

R3

Delayed outputs
for sockets or
radios etc.

delay timer keeps these circuits

alive once the ignition has been

Negative

Press on

release o

1 On

turned o for the delay period set

R4 Horn Ring

Siren tone activation and tone
change

Live

R5 Foot brake Turns run lock o Live

Press on

release o

Press on

release o

(If run lock active, this

turns o 6 & 7)

R6 Run lock Activates run lock on outputs 6 & 7 Live 4 hours 6 & 7 default hidden

R7 Remote 999 Remote 999 Live

R8 Input 8 No preset Negative

R9 Input 9 No preset Negative

R10 Air horn Negative

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Please note: The information contained within this brochure is subject to change without prior notice.

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