Universal CAN BUS Controller MCS 8 is a compact multifunctional control module that manages the lighting of police and fire engines.
The main control box contains everything needed to manage a complete warning system that is installed on the vehicle.
The device is compatible with all MSS CAN BUS handsets, expansion modules (for loudspeakers, relay control units, etc.)
OUTPUTS (8):
4 outputs HI power
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- 20 Amps per channel
- Current limiting
- Multi flash patterns
- Timer shutdown
- Voltage drop out
4 medium power outputs
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- 2.5 Amps per channel
- Positive & negative polarity switching (configurable via software)
- Can also be used as inputs
- Ideal for monitoring or special functions
- Drive relays
- Small motors
- Monitor outputs
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- 1 diode pair built-in for headlight and/or tail light flashers
- Output to data logger
- Electronic fuses
- Electronically adjustable
- Electronically tripped
INPUTS (10):
- 6 dedicated and 4 shared inputs
- 10 positive inputs (configurable as negative via software)
- Software configurable
MULTY-WAY SWITCH OPTIONS
- Universal multi-way handset can be fully configured using the MCS software
- Single or up to 4 handsets
SERIAL DATA PORT
- USB programming port
CAN DATA PORT
- Listen in to vehicle CAN Bus
- Link to RSG complimentary devices such as a lightbar
- Link to other industry standard devices
- Link with legacy equipment
LIN BUS SUPPORT
- Optional LIN Bus compatible devices
USER INTERFACE
- 16 illuminated status indicators
- Indicates flash pattern
- Communication status
- Provides output status
- Green – OK
- Red – Over current
- Yellow – Low Voltage
CURRENT RATINGS
- Complete system 100 amps (including 7 amps for siren operation)
- Bank A: 40 amp (siren, Hi power O/P 1, low power, O/P’s 1 and 2)
- Bank B: 40 amp (Hi power O/P’s 3 and 4, w power, O/P’s 3 and 4)
- Bank P: 20 amp (Hi power output 2)
Universal CAN BUS MCS 8 Control Unit supports:
100 W SIREN (OPTIONAL)
- Supports 8 or 11 ohm speakers
- Can be enabled from an input or handset
- Air horn input
- HRT positive or negative activation
- Multiple siren tones selected from software
- Monitor signal active when siren on
- PA and radio re-broadcast facility with adjustable volumes
- Siren Tones – UK/Europe
- City mode volume reduction feature (little quieter)
- Workshop mode volume suppression feature for testing
- Sounds when low voltage detected
LOAD SHEDDING MODULE
- Via internal or external monitoring
- Automatic in conjunction with other equipment activation
FAN CONTROL MODULE
- Control up to 4 intake/extractor fans
- Reverses power supply to fans
SALOON LIGHTING MODULE
- Ideal to control internal ambulance lighting
- Manual, semi and full automatic operation
CABINET ANTI-TAMPER MODULE
- Monitor 16 ambulance medical lockers
- Ideal for monitoring medical consumables/medicines
- Cabinet re-stock indication
AUDIO INTERCOM CONTROLLER
(operates with external device)
- Announce pre-recorded messages
- Duplex or simplex intercom
SPLIT CHARGE CONTROLLER
- Monitors primary battery voltage
- Output drives charging solenoid to charge secondary battery
- Solenoid in and out voltage programmable
RUN-LOCK CONTROLLER
- Outputs
- Run Lock outputs assigned in software (diodes to be fitted as required)
- Enable inputs
- Inputs assigned in software
- From handset, handbrake, remote button etc.
- Hi or Lo inputs
- Reset inputs
- Inputs assigned in software
- From brake light, remote button etc.
- Hi or Lo inputs
HEADLIGHT FLASH
- Dedicated outputs (with built-in diodes) to control headlights and/or complementary flashing lamps
GATEWAY RADIO CONTROLLER
(operates with external device)
- Automatic switching between manual and automatic switching on
- Automatic handbrake detection
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
- 16 x AND logic modules
- 16 x OR logic modules
- 32 x timer modules
The configuration software can be downloaded here.
Other control modules in our offer can be browsed here.
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