Whelen R1LPPA User Manual

®

ENGINEERING COMPANY INC.

51 Winthrop Road
Chester, Connecticut 06412-0684

Responder® LP Lightbar

Installation Guide:

Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.whelen.com
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Customer Service e-mail: [e-mail]

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 that 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.

• This product contains either strobe light(s), halogen light(s), high-intensity LEDs or a combination of these
lights. Do not stare directly into these lights. Momentary blindness and/or eye damage could result.

• Use only soap and water to clean the outer lens. Use of other chemicals could result in premature lens cracking
(crazing) and discoloration. Lenses in this condition have significantly reduced effectiveness and should be
replaced immediately. Inspect and operate this product regularly to confirm its proper operation and mounting
condition. Do not use a pressure washer to clean this product.

• 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: Lightbars

For warranty information regarding this product, visit www.whelen.com/warranty

©2007 Whelen Engineering Company Inc.
Form No.14106K (060711)

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IMPORTANT! The lightbar
should be a minimum of 16"
from any radio antennas!

Permanent Mounting:

This mounting style requires removal of
the headliner. There may be a roof
support member that runs from the
drivers to the passengers side of the
vehicle. Do not drill through this

member.

Caution: Permanent mounting of this
product will require drilling. It is absolutely necessary to make sure that no
other vehicle components could be damaged by this process. Check both
sides of the mounting surface before starting. If damage is likely, select a
different mounting locati on.

1. When the mounting location has been determined, slide the 2 mounting bolts
into the lightbar extrusion, one bolt in each track. Position these bolts so that
they are at opposite ends of the extrusion and as far appart as possible.

2. Place the lightbar on the vehicle in its proposed mounting location. Mark the
location of the 2 mounting bolts onto the mounting surface. Also, mark the area
for the wire passage hole. This hole should be located directly below where the
wires exit the extrusion.

3. Remove the lightbar and drill two, 5/16” dia. mounting holes and a 5/16” dia.
wire passage hole. De-burr all three holes and install a rubber grommet
(customer supplied) into the wire passage hole.

4. Route the wires through the grommet and to the necessary switches and
power source as shown in the diagram below.

5. Secure the Responder® to the vehicle using the hardware provided. From the

underside of the mounting surface, apply RTV around each mounting hole and
the grommeted wire passage hole to prevent water from entering these
openings.

Remove
screw

Lift lighthead
out to access
mounting
screws.

Permanent Mounting / Plastic Base

1.

1.

1.

2.

.

2

3.

.

3

.

3

.

3

4.

.

4

5

.

Remove
one end

cap

3/8-16 X 1-1/4"
STEP BOLT

3/8" FLAT
WASHER

3/8-16

HEX NUT

Remove the outer dome and the screws that hold
down the endcap lightheads
and lift the (2)
Install the #10 screws into the 4 mounting holes
to open up the holes.
Remove the screws, position the base on the
proposed mounting location then scribe the
mounting surface where the mounting holes are
to be drilled.
Remove the base and drill the 4 mounting holes
using a # drill .
Install the lightbar. Replace the lightheads & dome.

lightheads out.

16 bit

3/8" SPLIT
LOCK WASHER

(use a T-10 TORX bit)

Temporary Mount (Magnetic, Suction Cup, etc.):

WARNING: The use of any
magnetically mounted warning
device on the outside of a vehicle in
motion is not recommended and is at
the sole risk and responsibility of the
user.

Magnetic/suction: Thoroughly clean

the proposed mounting surface prior to
mounting. For suction cup mounting, wipe the suction cup clean, place the beacon
onto its mounting surface and apply gentle pressure to ensure a good seal has been
achieved. The Magnetic/Suction Cups mount the same way as standard suction
cups but are best suited to a flat, steel surface. Magnetic: Place lightbar onto the
mounting surface and plug it into the vehicle cigar lighter.

Wiring Diagram:

All models except R2LPQH (See page 3)

Responder® LP

Wire Color

GREY SYNC Networks with other SYNC-capable lights
VIOLET
ORANGE
WHT/VIO
BLACK
RED

NOTE:
All fuses and switches
are customer supplied

Function Operation

Low Power
Pattern Override
Scan-Lock™

Apply +VBATT for Low Power mode
Apply +VBATT for Pattern Override

Flash Pattern Selection (see pattern list)
Ground
Power

Fuse Values

24 Volt Models

R1LP***

R2LPH***

-5A

-5A

- 7.5A

NOTE: The cigar cord adaptor
is equipped with an 8 Amp fuse.
Use a replacement fuse with an
identical value.

Switch Functions:

SW1 = ON/OFF
SW2 = Scan-Lock™ / Momentary

(

12 volt model only

1A

Fuse

)

Connect to
GREY SYNC
wire from
another
SYNC light

BUTT SPLICE

12 24V/ V

Battery

Wiring:

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 the load. DO NOT USE CIRCUIT
BREAKERS WITH THIS PRODUCT!

Scan-Lock™:

To operate Scan-Lock, switch the lightbar on. The Scan-Lock wire will be either
WHT/VIO or WHT (See wiring) Magnetic and Suction mount models use a
momentary switch on the cigar plug instead of a wire (12 volt only).

TO CHANGE PATTERNS: To cycle forward to the next pattern apply +VBAT to the
Scan-Lock wire (or switch) for less than 1 second and release. To cycle back to the
previous pattern apply +VBAT to Scan-Lock™ wire for over 1 second and release.

TO CHANGE THE DEFAULT PATTERN: When the desired pattern is displayed,
allow it to run for more than 5 seconds. The lighthead will now display this pattern
when initially activated.

TO RESTORE THE FACTORY DEFAULT PATTERN: With power off, apply +VBAT
to the Scan-Lock™ wire (or switch). While continuing to apply power to Scan-Lock
turn lighthead(s) on. The factory default pattern will be displayed.

A Normally Open momentary switch can be used to control Scan-Lock. See
below for available flash patterns.

IMPORTANT WARNING!

CAUTION! DO NOT LOOK DIRECTLY AT THESE LEDS WHILE THEY ARE ON.
MOMENTARY BLINDNESS AND/OR EYE DAMAGE COULD RESULT!

Available Flash Patterns:

1. ActionScan™

2. SignalAlert™ ALT

3. SignalAlert Sim)

4. SignalAlert (Alt/Sim)

5. CometFlash® (Alt)

6. CometFlash (Sim)

7. CometFlash (Alt-Sim)

8. DoubleFlash 75 (Alt)

9. DoubleFlash 75 (Sim)

10.DoubleFlash 75 (Alt-Sim)

11.SingleFlash 75 (Alt)

12.SingleFlash 75 (Sim)

13.SingleFlash 75 (Alt-Sim)

14.LongBurst™ (Alt)

15.LongBurst (Sim)

16.LongBurst (Alt-Sim)

17.SingleFlash 60 (Alt) CA

18.SingleFlash. 60 (Sim) CA

CA = Calif. Title XIII Com pliant Alt = Alternating Sim = Simultaneo us Alt-Sim = Alternating-Simultaneous
= SYNC

*

19.SingleFl. 60 (Alt-Sim) CA

20.SingleFlash 90 (Alt) CA

21.SingleFlash 90 (Sim) CA

22.SingleFl. 90 (Alt-Sim) CA

23.SingleFlash 120 (Alt) CA

*

24.SingleFlash 120 (Sim) CA

*

25.SingleFl. 120(Alt-Sim) CA

26.SingleFlash 240 (Alt)

*

27.SingleFlash 240 (Sim)

*

28.SingleFlash 240 (Alt-Sim)

29.MicroBurst™ (Alt)

*

30.MicroBurst (Sim)

*

31.MicroBurst (Alt-Sim)

32.ActionFlash™ (Alt)

*

33.ActionFlash (Sim)

*

34.ActionFlash (Alt-Sim)

35.PingPong™

36.FlimFlam (Alt.)

37.ModuFlash™ (Alt)

38.ModuFlash (Sim)

39.Steady 2.5%

40. Steady 4%

41.Steady 6%

42.Steady 8%

43.Steady 12%

44.Steady 40%

45.InOut

46.Sweep

47.LongBurst Sweep

48.InOut Blast

49.Sequence On/Off

50.ZigZag

51.Rotator 90

52.Rotator 120

53.Rotator 150

54.Rotator 250

Sync:

To SYNC two lightbars, configure both lightbars to display the same flash pattern.
With the power off, connect the GREY wire from each lightbar together. When the
lightbars are activated, their patterns will be synchronized. Only the flash patterns
designated for SYNC in the flash pattern list may be used.

Hi/Low Power:

Allows user to step the unit down to low power for nighttime use.

Latching Mode: By applying +VBAT to the VIOLET wire for less than 1 second, the

lightbar is “latched” into low power. The unit must be turned off and then back on to
restore normal high power operation (Momentary switch).

Level Mode: Applying +VBAT to the VIOLET wire for more than 1 second holds the
lightbar in low power mode until voltage is removed (Toggle switch).

Pattern Override:

Applying +VBAT to the ORANGE wire while lightheads are activated, will change the
flash pattern to whatever pattern override is programmed for. To program the flash
pattern activate the lightbar then activate pattern override by applying +VBAT to the
ORANGE wire and select a flash pattern using Scan-Lock.

IMPORTANT! It is the responsibility of the installation technician to make sure
that the installation and operation of this product will not interfere with or
compromise the operation or efficiency of any vehicle equipment! Before
returning the vehicle to active service, visually confirm the proper operation of
this product, as well as all vehicle components/equipment.

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ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION

1

1

22

717

212

11

11

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

66

121

1

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

44

4

4

4

1

2

1

3

4

5

6

1

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

2

20

1

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

4

32

1

33

34

35

36

01-0684791__P

01-0684791__M

01-0684791__V

11-381890-000

46-076A219-00
02-0243725-00
46-0743503-00

13-062C40-16J

26-0115037-04

15-081416-060

26-0215001-06
39-0403023-04

11-386602-000

21-11263204-0
01-026A518-11
01-026A518-21
01-026A518-31
01-026A518-41
01-026A518-51

14-040285-063

01-026A213-00

15-081416-080

46-076A239-00

26-0215001-03
68-2986619-10
68-2986619-20
68-2986619-30
68-2986619-40

68-2986619-50
15-061416-080
15-101416-100
16-1021220-45

65-0010191-00
15-101416-160

38-026A402-00
14-130436-120
16-1302820-06

08-1583927-05

07-76A350-023

RESPONDER LP, PERMANENT MT

RESPONDER LP, MAGNET MT

RESPONDER LP, SUCTION MT

BASE, HOUSING RESPONDER 2

HARNESS INPUT RESPONDER LP

CORD, CIGAR PLUG DUAL SWITCH

HARNESS INPUT POW CORD DUAL SW LP. RSPNDR

SCREW GROMMET, #6/#8 FASTEX FASTEX

CABLE CLAMP, 1/4"D, 3/8"W .203" MTG HOLE, BLK

SCREW, 8 X 3/8 PPHSMS 410 SS TYPE A

TY WRAP, 6" BLACK

HOUSING, 3 POS SOCKET COMM MATE-N-LOK

BASE, MTG LIGHTHEADS LPRSPNDR

GROMMET, 1" SLIM LINE

LIN6 LED 12V AMB JUSTICE CREE

LIN6 LED 12V BLU JUSTICE CREE

LIN6 LED 12V WHT JUSTICE CREE

LIN6 LED 12V GRN JUSTICE CREE

LIN6 LED 12V RED JUSTICE CREE

SCREW, 4-40 X 3/8 TORX PH TRLBLR 410 SS, BLK OX.

ASS'Y, PCB RESPONDER FLASHER 6 CHANNEL

SCREW, 8 X 1/2 PPHSMS 410 SS

ASS'Y, HARNESS 6 OUTPUT RESPONDER LP

TY WRAP, 3" BLACK

DOME, AMB NO OPTIC LP no MTG DETAILRSPNDR

DOME, BLU NO OPTIC LP MTG DETAILRSPNDR no

DOME, CLR NO OPTIC LP MTG DETAILRSPNDR no

DOME, GRN NO OPTIC LP MTG DETAILRSPNDR no

DOME, RED NO OPTIC LP MTG DETAILRSPNDR no

SCREW, 6 X 3/8 PPH PLASTI LOK

SCREW, 10 X 5/8 PPHSMS 410 SS

WASHER, #10 INT TOOTH LOCK SS

MAGNET, X-50 (RB-50) NICKLE PLATEDRSPNDR

SCREW, 10 X 1 PPHSMS TYPE A

GASKET, MOUNTING RESPONDER 2

SCREW, 1/4-20 X 3/4" HEX HD MS SS

WASHER, FLAT 1/4" 7/8 OD SS 17/64 ID .056-.070" THK

SUCTION CUP, MAGNET MOUNT

PLATE, ADAPTR MAG/SUC. MT BLACK RSPNDR LP

36

29

28

QTY QTY QTY

1 1 1

1

1

2

1

7

2

1

1

1

A/R A/RA/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

6

1

2

1

A/R

A/R A/RA/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

A/R

RESPONDER LP

LINEAR 6 LED

22

23

24

25

26

27

12

13

14

15

16

01-0684791___

OUTER DOME COLOR
A=

AMBER

B=

BLUE

C=

CLEAR

G=

GREEN

R=

RED

LED COLOR
1=

AMBER

2=

BLUE

3=

WHITE

4=

GREEN

5=

RED

MOUNTING
P=

PERMANENT

M=

MAGNET

V=

MAGNET/SUCTION
CUP MOUNTV=

TOWARD
CENTER

19

18

5

31

11

17

34

35

33

10

7

32

30

4

4

1

29

28

2

2

2

2

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