CODE 3 CZ0000 Universal Control Head Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- Code 3
Table of Contents
CODE 3 CZ0000 Universal Control Head
Product Information
Specifications
- Size: 5.9in x 2.8in x 0.8in
- Input Voltage: 12-24VDC
- Rated Output Current: 130mA per wire
- Temp. Range:
Installation and Mounting
Unpacking & Pre-Installation:
Carefully remove the product and place it on a flat surface. Examine the unit
for transit damage and locate all parts. If damage is found or parts are
missing, contact the transit company or CODE 3. Do not use damaged or broken
parts.
Ensure the product voltage is compatible with the planned installation.
Installation:
- Apply bracket or Velcro included with the controller to the backside of the controller according to the preferred method of mounting.
- If using a SIB, plug connector from the controller into matching connector on SIB device.
- The SIB device will need a configuration from the Matrix software so that the buttons on the controller operate according to the user’s preferences.
Usage Instructions
Operator Training
Proper installation combined with operator training in the use, care, and
maintenance of emergency warning devices are essential to ensure the safety of
emergency personnel and the public.
Working with Electrical Connections
Emergency warning devices often require high electrical voltages and/or
currents. Exercise caution when working with live electrical connections.
Grounding
This product must be properly grounded. Inadequate grounding and/or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current arcing, which can cause personal injury and/or severe vehicle damage, including fire.
Placement and Installation
Proper placement and installation is vital to the performance of this warning device. Install this product so that the output performance of the system is maximized and the controls are placed within convenient reach of the operator so that they can operate the system without losing eye contact with the roadway.
Daily Check
It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to ensure daily that all
features of this product work correctly. In use, the vehicle operator should
ensure the projection of the warning signal is not blocked by vehicle
components (i.e., open trunks or
compartment doors), people, vehicles or other obstructions.
Driver Responsibility
The use of this or any other warning device does not ensure all drivers can or will observe or react to an emergency warning signal. Never take the right-of- way for granted. It is the vehicle operator’s responsibility to be sure they can proceed safely before entering an intersection, drive against traffic, respond at a high rate of speed, or walk on or around traffic lanes.
Authorized Use
- This equipment is intended for use by authorized personnel only.
- The user is responsible for understanding and obeying all laws regarding emergency warning devices. Therefore, the user should check all applicable city, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- The manufacturer assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device.
FAQ
-
Q: What is the size of the control head?
A: The control head has dimensions of 5.9in x 2.8in x 0.8in. -
Q: What is the input voltage for this product?
A: The input voltage range for this product is 12-24VDC. -
Q: What is the rated output current per wire?
A: The rated output current per wire is 130mA.
IMPORTANT! Read all instructions before installing and using. Installer: This manual must be delivered to the end user.
WARNING!
Failure to install or use this product according to manufacturer’s
recommendations may result in property damage, serious injury, and/or death to
those you are seeking to protect!
Do not install and/or operate this safety product unless you have read and
understood the safety information contained in this manual.
- Proper installation combined with operator training in the use, care, and maintenance of emergency warning devices are essential to ensure the safety of emergency personnel and the public.
- Emergency warning devices often require high electrical voltages and/or currents. Exercise caution when working with live electrical connections.
- This product must be properly grounded. Inadequate grounding and/or shorting of electrical connections can cause high current arcing, which can cause personal injury and/or severe vehicle damage, including fire.
- Proper placement and installation is vital to the performance of this warning device. Install this product so that output performance of the system is maximized and the controls are placed within convenient reach of the operator so that they can operate the
- system without losing eye contact with the roadway.
- Do not install this product or route any wires in the deployment area of an air bag. Equipment mounted or located in an air bag deployment area may reduce the effectiveness of the air bag or become a projectile that could cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to the vehicle owner’s manual for the air bag deployment area. It is the responsibility of the user/operator to determine a suitable mounting location ensuring the safety of all passengers inside the vehicle particularly avoiding areas of potential head impact.
- It is the responsibility of the vehicle operator to ensure daily that all features of this product work correctly. In use, the vehicle operator should ensure the projection of the warning signal is not blocked by vehicle components (i.e., open trunks or compartment doors), people, vehicles or other obstructions.
- The use of this or any other warning device does not ensure all drivers can or will observe or react to an emergency warning signal. Never take the right-of-way for granted. It is the vehicle operator’s responsibility to be sure they can proceed safely before entering an intersection, drive against traffic, respond at a high rate of speed, or walk on or around traffic lanes.
- This equipment is intended for use by authorized personnel only. The user is responsible for understanding and obeying all laws regarding emergency warning devices. Therefore, the user should check all applicable city, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- The manufacturer assumes no liability for any loss resulting from the use of this warning device.
Specifications
- Size:
- 5.9in x 2.8in x 0.8in
- Input Voltage:
- 12-24VDC
- Rated Output Current:
- 130mA per wire
- Temp. Range:
- 40ºC to 65ºC
- 40ºF to 149ºF
Installation and Mounting
Unpacking & Pre-Installation:
Carefully remove the product and place it on a flat surface. Examine the unite
for transit damage and locate all parts. If damage is found or parts are
missing, contact the transit company or CODE 3. Do not use damaged or broken
parts.
Ensure the product voltage is compatible with the planned installation.
Installation:
- Apply bracket or Velcro included with the controller to the backside of the controller according to the preferred method of mounting.
- If using a SIB, plug connector from the controller into matching connector on SIB device.
- The SIB device will need a configuration from the Matrix software so that the buttons on the controller operate according to the user’s intentions.
- If using discrete wires, use adapter and install as desired
Wiring Instructions
- The following table indicates the activation of the output wires from the control head regarding the button pressed and whether it comes from a short press (<2 seconds) or a long press (>2 seconds). The corresponding button numbers are shown in the figure below.
- A long press of button three puts the controller into backlighting mode. After ten seconds, the backlight will turn off and a single button press turns on the button and the backlighting. This mode is intended to reduce glare during nighttime operation.
- An additional Red wire is available for an ignition wire for the SIB.
- Use included pigtail harness if directly wiring the control head to a device other than the SIB. Remove pigtail connector harness if directly wiring to a SIB.
- Each output wire is rated at 130mA each. To power a high power device, use a suitable relay.
Control Head | SIB |
---|---|
Button | Activate |
1 | Short Press |
2 | Short Press |
3 | Short Press |
4 | Short Press |
5 | Short Press |
6 | Short Press |
7 | Short Press |
8 | Short Press |
9 | Short Press |
10 | Short Press |
11 | Short Press |
12 | Short Press |
13 | Short Press |
14 | Short Press |
15 | Short Press |
10 | Long Press |
12 | Long Press |
13 | Long Press |
Button Functions
- Button 10: When short-pressed, the LED indicator lights on the bottom of the control head will turn on indicating Left Arrowstik. When long-pressed, the Left Cut (Brown) wire will be activated/deactivated and the button will blink on and off.
- Button 12: When long-pressed, the Front Cut (Violet/Black) wire will be activated/deactivated and the button will blink on and off.
- Button 13: When long-pressed, the Rear Cut (Blue/Black) wire will be activated/deactivated and the button will blink on and off.
- Button 15: When short-pressed, the LED indicator lights on the bottom of the control head will turn on indicating right arrowstik.
- Button 10 & 15: When both are activated together, the LED indicator lights on the bottom of the control head will show a Center Out pattern.
EZ0000/CZ0000 Controller | 16/27 Series TR |
---|---|
Button | Activate |
1 | Short Press |
2 | Short Press |
3 | Short Press |
4 | Short Press |
5 | Short Press |
6 | Short Press |
7 | Short Press |
8 | Short Press |
9 | Short Press |
10 | Short Press |
11 | Short Press |
12 | Short Press |
13 | Short Press |
14 | Short Press |
15 | Short Press |
10 | Long Press |
12 | Long Press |
13 | Long Press |
n/a | Red |
inline fuse
n/a| Black| To ground| Black 10AWG| Ground| To ground
EZ0000/CZ0000 Controller| 16/27 Series CC
---|---
Button| Activate| Output Wire| Note| Wire| Function| Note
1| Short Press| Green/Black| | Green/Black| Level 1|
2| Short Press| White/Black| | White/Black| Level 2|
3| Short Press| Red/Black| | Red/Black| Level 3|
4| Short Press| Brown/White| | Black 22AWG| TD Flash|
5| Short Press| Green/White| | Orange/Black| Take Down|
6| Short Press| Blue/White| | Green| Cruise|
7| Short Press| Gray/White| | (open)| |
8| Short Press| Violet/White| | (open)| |
9| Short Press| Orang/White| | Blue| Dim|
10| Short Press| Pink| | Red 22AWG| Left Arrowstik|
11| Short Press| Pink/Black| | Black/White| Left Alley|
12| Short Press| Yellow/Black| | Blue/White| Alley Flash|
13| Short Press| Green| | Black/Red| Pattern Select|
14| Short Press| Blue| | Red/White| Right Alley|
15| Short Press| Orange| | Orange| Right Arrowstik|
10| Long Press| Brown| DS Cut| White| Driver Side Cut|
12| Long Press| Violet/Black| Front Cut| Green/White| Front Cut|
13| Long Press| Blue/Black| Rear Cut| Blue/Black| Rear Cut|
n/a| Red| 12VDC source with inline fuse| Red 10AWG| Power| 12VDC source with
inline fuse
n/a| Black| To ground| Black 10AWG| Ground| To ground
EZ0000/CZ0000 Controller| 12+ Pro Vantage ‐ Standard Wiring
---|---
Button| Activate| Output Wire| Note| Wire| Function| Note
1| Short Press| Green/Black| | Brown| Pattern 1|
2| Short Press| White/Black| | Orange| Pattern 2|
3| Short Press| Red/Black| | Blue| Worklights/Takedowns
4| Short Press| Brown/White| | (open)| |
5| Short Press| Green/White| | (open)| |
6| Short Press| Blue/White| | (open)| |
7| Short Press| Gray/White| | (open)| |
8| Short Press| Violet/White| | (open)| |
9| Short Press| Orang/White| | (open)| |
10| Short Press| Pink| | Yellow| Left Alley|
11| Short Press| Pink/Black| | (open)| |
12| Short Press| Yellow/Black| | (open)| |
13| Short Press| Green| | (open)| |
14| Short Press| Blue| | Violet| Pattern Select|
15| Short Press| Orange| | Green| Right Alley|
10| Long Press| Brown| DS Cut| (open)| |
12| Long Press| Violet/Black| Front Cut| (open)| |
13| Long Press| Blue/Black| Rear Cut| (open)| |
n/a| Red| 12VDC source with inline fuse| Red 10AWG| Power| 12VDC source with
inline fuse
n/a| Black| To ground| Black 10AWG| Ground| To ground
EZ0000/CZ0000 Controller| 12+ Pro Vantage ‐ EZMATSIB/CZMATSIB (Serial
Interface Box)
---|---
Button| Activate| Output Wire| Note| Wire| Function| Note
1| Short Press| Green/Black| | Green/Black| Level 1|
2| Short Press| White/Black| | White/Black| Level 2|
3| Short Press| Red/Black| | Red/Black| Level 3|
4| Short Press| Brown/White| | Brown/White| (open)|
5| Short Press| Green/White| | Green/White| (open)|
6| Short Press| Blue/White| | Blue/White| Pattern Select|
7| Short Press| Gray/White| | Gray/White| (open)|
8| Short Press| Violet/White| | Violet/White| (open)|
9| Short Press| Orang/White| | Orang/White| (open)|
10| Short Press| Pink| | Pink| Arrowstik Left|
11| Short Press| Pink/Black| | Pink/Black| (open)|
12| Short Press| Yellow/Black| | Yellow/Black| (open)|
13| Short Press| Green| | Green| Cruise|
14| Short Press| Blue| | Blue| Dim|
15| Short Press| Orange| | Orange| Arrowstik Right|
10| Long Press| Brown| DS Cut| Brown| DS Cut|
12| Long Press| Violet/Black| Front Cut| Violet/Black| Front Cut|
13| Long Press| Blue/Black| Rear Cut| Blue/Black| Rear Cut|
n/a| Red| 12VDC source with inline fuse| Red 10AWG| Power| 12VDC source with
inline fuse
n/a| Black| To ground| Black 10AWG| Ground| To ground
Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
---|---|---|
Does not function | Poor power or ground connection | Check power and ground |
connection to ensure power is reaching the controller
Warranty
Manufacturer Limited Warranty and Limitation of Liability:
- The manufacturer warrants that on the date of purchase, this product will conform to the Manufacturer’s specifications for this product (which are available from the Manufacturer upon request). This Limited Warranty extends for sixty (60) months from the date of purchase.
- DAMAGE TO PARTS OR PRODUCTS RESULTING FROM TAMPERING, ACCIDENT, ABUSE, MISUSE, NEGLIGENCE, UNAPPROVED MODIFICATIONS, FIRE OR OTHER HAZARD; IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR OPERATION; OR NOT BEING
- MAINTAINED BY THE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VOIDS THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Exclusion of Other Warranties:
THE MANUFACTURER MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR MERCHANTABILITY, QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING, USAGE OR TRADE PRACTICE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED AND SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE PRODUCT AND ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ORAL STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS ABOUT THE PRODUCT DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES.
Remedies and Limitation of Liability:
- MANUFACTURER’S SOLE LIABILITY AND BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR UNDER ANY OTHER THEORY AGAINST MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE PRODUCT AND ITS USE SHALL BE, AT MANUFACTURER’S DISCRETION, THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF THE PRODUCT, OR THE REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY BUYER FOR NON-CONFORMING PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER CLAIM RELATED TO THE MANUFACTURER’S PRODUCTS EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID FOR THE PRODUCT BY THE BUYER AT THE TIME OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE.
- IN NO EVENT SHALL MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR LOST PROFITS, THE COST OF SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR LABOR, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR OTHER SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES BASED UPON ANY CLAIM FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHER CLAIM, EVEN IF MANUFACTURER OR A MANUFACTURER’S REPRESENTATIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.THE
- MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO FURTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR ITS SALE, OPERATION AND USE, AND THE MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES THE ASSUMPTION OF ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH PRODUCT.
- This Limited Warranty defines specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.
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