Ha, ha, when I started we had two spinning red lights. That was right after we moved from horses to cars lol. I do like the angle as it’s more visible from the side.
I got this at the Ripon Police Car Show for $100. These are usually much more expensive, upwards of $600 used but I got this one for a really good deal.
(Laughs in original Vector light bar, circa 1990's). Nice toy; glad they still have a 3-position mechanical switch with all those other buttons. "Wash, spin, rinse...wait, what??"
@@thelightguy2 The town I live in near Chicago still had some Vectors on the Emergency Management cars as of a couple of years ago. But I haven't seen EM out assisting PD/FD in a long time.
1949, saw my 1 st 3/4 turn federal beacon,mars light,unity " hot glass" steady-burn flashers,propello ray,then3 down,1 up white beacon on hills...then strobes...now l.e.d.🤯🧠
Very nice deonnstration! I like how it interacts with the different siren tones and horn, something I have yet to see in person. My home county has these and uses that code 3 flash pattern (code 1 and 2 are different), but they have theirs built to where the red and blue will swap sides during the pattern.
I have an AC to 12V DC power converter that plugs into my wall. Using that, I can power the lightbar itself and the controller needed to make it function. For your controller, you can use a serial interface module, a 4, 6, or 9 button controller, or a SmartSiren Platinum like I have here.
What is the need for all those functions? How do cops keep it all straight? What are the different functions used for? Like what kinds of pursuit and response gets which function?
Slide switch 1/2: typically used when parked/on scene. Slide switch 3: primary emergency response mode. Cruise (steady dim) lights: to notify the public of the presence of law enforcement without drawing too much attention. Steady bottom lights: A steady red light is required on all California emergency vehicles while responding. The varying siren tones are used based on the amount of traffic (slower = less traffic, faster = congested areas). Amber traffic advisor/arrow in the rear: to divert traffic a certain direction around the vehicle. White lights: scene lighting.
@thelightguy2 wow, thank you for explaining that. I still can't believe how many different settings there are. In my mind, there are flashing lights, white lights, a siren and a buzzer. So.... 4 buttons or switches? This blew my mind.
Does the light turn on without the controller? Or do you need the controller and the amplifier/relay unit ? I have the light but with no controller. When I hook it up to a 12v source, nothing flashes.
You’ll need the control head. If you’re not planning on having any siren functions, you won’t need the amplifier and you can just connect the ethernet from the lightbar straight to the control head.
This bar specifically uses a CAT5 cable to connect to whats called a Serial Interface Module to flash the lights with 12V imputs, or connect to a Siren Unit such as Pathfinder system and Smart Siren platinum system to program custom light patterns or preset patterns.
All the functions in this video can be programmed through the Federal Signal Convergence software. It should also be available on their serial interface modules.
@@thelightguy2 I just hadn’t seen an option to steady burn just those two when I was in it earlier. Assuming something to do with the relays and how the individual lights are connected as well?
They are like that on some models, this specific one was ex-LAPD so the bottom lights were only used for the CA steady burn, hence only having red and blue.
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@@thelightguy2 I want something like that but without all the other bells and whistles. I do like all of the yellow light functions and patterns too. I just don't need red and blue, or sirens. Thanks for responding
@fredsilvers1427 Sounds like you'd want just an amber traffic advisor bar and a couple beacons, and some white scene lights all around. Or you can incorporate that all into a Whelen Liberty 1, they're easily customizable.
@thelightguy2 thank you. I'll look into that. I work in construction inspections and have found myself in uncomfortable situations too many times with cars flying by. Plus, I'm a flashlight/any kind of ridiculously bright light for night work guy, lol. I'm going to push for all of our technicians to receive something similar for our work trucks in the name of safety. If corporate doesn't go for it, then I'm going to find a way to buy them myself.
@@fredsilvers1427 I see. Yeah, you should really look into getting some lights on your trucks, even though they should've provided you with them in the first place. That'll really help a lot with diverting traffic and increasing visibility.
@@Zaltic I'm just an old guy. The Halogen Rotators with TCL's and Intersection lights. "IE MX7000, Federal Signal Streethawk, Federal Signal Firehawk (1997).
@Zaltic I'm just an old-school Halogen Rotator with TCL and Intersection lights kind of guy. My favorite light bars are the MX7000, Federal Signal Streethawk, Federal Signal Firehawk (1997). There are a couple of companies that are making knockoffs of the last two. Just my opinion.
Is this stuff for sale? Don't worry I wouldn't be using this for illegal stuff,I was planning on to import a police car from America and have it as a personality vehicle
@@4.6lv8crownvictoria8 oh I see what you mean. Yeah, you can find these on ebay, facebook marketplace, and some others. Ebay is cutting down on red/blue lights but it’s a good place to find parts. These bars can be a bit pricey at times, you just gotta look for good deals.
