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FEATURE Whelen's CanTrol WC Light and Siren System CANTROL BY THE NUMBERS ❯ 8 inputs for external triggers or switches ❯ 8 programmable 10 amp outputs ❯ 3 low-current trigger outputs ❯ 32 dedicated 2.5 amp outputs standard ❯ Up to 32 additional outputs available with optional remote expansion modules ❯ 3 Diagnostix™ indicators ❯ 5 different control heads from which to select ❯ Over 45 programmable siren tones ❯ PA and radio re-broadcast included ❯ 161 sychronizable flash patterns ❯ Supports 1 or 2 siren speakers (100 watt) it can be customized to specific inner-agency subunits and their unique roles and missions—patrol's programming can differ from the traffic unit. A USB port on the amplifier / controller module makes transferring the programming easy. CanTrol WC makes it possible to do the things many fleet man- agers and upfitters have thought would be ideal but until now were S CanTrol WC smartly dims corner modules when doors are open. Luggage Compartment Weapons Locker not possible. For example, warning lighting can be configured to automatically and variably dim according to ambient light, allowing the department to keep lighting output at the same relative bright- ness level in all conditions, versus blinding motorists at night. Additionally, you can configure the system to override ambi- ent light settings based on vehicle speed, giving max output when needed for pursuit safety. You can also set specific flash patterns for nighttime or daytime use and, once again, you can program those to change based on vehicle speed. CanTrol WC even allows you to program siren tones to change automatically based on speed. And that's just the beginning of its capabilities! Fits under a cruiser trunk deck or on the floor of an SUV Single padlock with Dual lock rods All aluminum Made in the U.S.A. www.americase.com 800-972-2737 Reference #PFM612 for an LE discount Circle Reader Service #22 or click on EInfo at www.pfmmag.com 52 Police Fleet Manager Jul-Aug 2012 In pursuit mode, left and right turn signals can automatically ac- tivate the arrow pattern to match, giving trailing pursuit units better advance indication of your turning movements. Better still, the rear of the bar could dim while the front stayed full power to increase visibility for trailing units. Or, the Howler™ low frequency siren can be activated automatically when the vehicle is in pursuit mode and the speed is below 50 mph and the brake pedal is activated, for example, eliminating the officer's need to locate and press a button when he /she needs to be observing the road. In the previous scenario, the programming has anticipated the intersection problem and configured an appropriate response. In ad- dition to activating the Howler, the system could also change flash patterns and siren tones, flash headlamps and takedowns, or make other changes to make traversing an intersection safer. By tying into the vehicle's park circuit, you can design a mode for traffic stops that automatically transitions flash patterns and illumi- nated forward scene lights when the car is shifted into park. If you are using one of Whelen's superb multi-color DUO™ or TRIO™ LED bars, you could change colors or illuminate the entire bar as a take-down light! CanTrol WC can even dim or shut off particular