Predictika · Emergency vehicle lighting and upfit
An AI sales agent prepares a quote to upfit a fleet of emergency or service vehicles: SoundOff Signal lightbars, vehicle-specific kits, dash, grille and fascia lights, sirens and controllers, speakers, mounting and wiring, for several vehicle groups at once. Before the quote goes out, the agent sends it to Predictika, which checks it against a declarative model of SoundOff's public product line and returns a verdict, every reason and the total it computed.
This validator models a quote to upfit police, fire, EMS and utility vehicles with SoundOff Signal products, based on SoundOff's public website (its robots.txt and sitemaps) and public listings of its products. It handles any quote for these products, not just the scenarios shown. Products marked with an asterisk are illustrative; limits and prices that SoundOff does not publish are labelled typical.
Any quote for these products that touches these rules is in scope — not only the scenarios pictured here. Not covered: SoundOff products outside the list above (nROADS, nFUSE, Blueprint, beacons, work-area lighting), other vehicle models, state law beyond the typical practice listed, installation beyond the labor hours quoted, freight and taxes. The customers are fictional.
7 scenarios in 3 groups · each group runs from the agent’s first attempt to the outcome · click one to switch
Illustrative agent statement. The validator receives the structured request below.
Proposing agent: AI sales agent (scripted)
Before sending, the agent must call Recorded run
What this means
Our assessment of what a typical rules-based CPQ (product rules, price rules and validation rules, as in Salesforce CPQ) does with the same cases. It is a judgment about effort and reliability, not a claim that nothing can be built.
| What the validator caught | Typical rules-based CPQ | Predictika |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle-specific kits that fit only certain model years | Only with workarounds The interior bar kit and the arrow system are made for one vehicle over a run of model years. That is a pick list per kit, per vehicle, per year range, kept by hand and out of date whenever a model year changes. | Kit, vehicle and model year are checked together on every call. |
| A mounting kit that must match the vehicle on the roof | Only with care An exterior bar needs the roof mounting kit made for its vehicle, and an interior bar needs none. A mismatched kit looks like any other line on the quote. | The kit is compared with the vehicle and the bar in each group. |
| Light colors that depend on the agency | Only with workarounds Police, fire, EMS and utility fleets may use different colors, and blue on a fire truck depends on a state permit. The agency type has to reach every light choice. | Colors are checked against the agency type, with blue held for a person when a permit is on file. |
| Controller outputs against the lights in each group | Only with workarounds A bar, an arrow system and every dash, grille or fascia light each take outputs, and each controller has a different number. That is arithmetic across several lines. | Outputs used and outputs available are compared for every group. |
| Siren watts against the speakers | Only with care A 200 watt siren needs two 100 watt speakers, and speakers without a siren make no sense. Each is a count that depends on another part. | The siren and the speaker count are checked together. |
| Total current against the vehicle and the power feed | Only with workarounds Each part draws current, each vehicle has a different spare alternator capacity, and the feed has its own rating. A quote tool rarely carries any of it. | Current is added up per group and compared with both limits. |
| A fleet that mixes several vehicle models in one quote | Only when vigilant Each vehicle group has its own model, year and parts, so every rule above has to be applied group by group. Someone has to check each group separately. | Every group is checked against every rule in the same pass. |
| Guidance that needs a person, such as a heavy electrical load, a large discount or a large fleet | Only with workarounds These are judgment calls, not hard rules. Quote tools tend to either ignore them or block the quote outright. | The quote is not blocked; it goes to a person with the reason listed. |
| A stated total that has to agree with equipment, labor and discount | Only with workarounds Prices come from many parts and the total typed on the quote can drift from them without anyone noticing. | The total is computed from the choices and compared with the total the quote states. |
| Every problem returned in one answer | Only with workarounds Rules tend to fire as the quote is saved or a step is completed, so a person often fixes one error and meets the next. | All findings come back together, whatever order the choices arrived in. |
Every rule is checked on every call, in any order the choices arrive; one problem never hides another. Blocking findings stop the quote; approval findings need a person to sign off; everything else is computed.
| 1 | The nFORCE interior bar is a vehicle-specific kit, listed for the Ford Police Interceptor Utility 2020 to 2023 and the Chevrolet Tahoe 2021 to 2023 (fit years for the Dodge Durango and Ford F-150 are assumed). Vehicle groups outside that fit: all 1. |
| 2 | The mPOWER arrow and warning LED system is a vehicle-specific kit, listed for the Ford Police Interceptor Utility 2020 to 2023 (fit for the Tahoe and Durango is assumed, and none is listed for the F-150). Vehicle groups outside that fit: all 1. |
| 3 | An exterior lightbar needs the roof mounting kit made for its vehicle, and an interior bar or no bar needs none. Vehicle groups with a mounting kit that does not match: all 1. |
| 4 | The light colors must suit the agency type (typical state practice, not legal advice: police may use red, blue and white; fire and EMS red, white and amber, with blue only under a state permit; utility vehicles amber and white). Vehicle groups with colors not allowed: all 1. |
| 5 | Blue lights on fire or EMS vehicles rely on a state permit, so a person confirms the permit. Vehicle groups with blue lights: all 1. |
| 6 | Utility vehicles are not authorized emergency vehicles, so a siren is not allowed. Vehicle groups with a siren: all 1. |
| 7 | The lights need no more controller outputs than the controller provides (a bar uses 2 outputs, an arrow system 2, and each dash, grille or fascia light 1; the console controller provides 8, the remote 6 and the handheld none). Vehicle groups that need more: all 1. |
| 8 | A 200 watt nERGY 400 siren needs exactly two 100 watt speakers, and speakers need a siren. Vehicle groups that do not match: all 1. |
| 9 | A vehicle takes at most 4 dash or grille lights and 6 fascia lights. Vehicle groups that list more: all 1. |
| 10 | A warning system drawing more than 80 percent of the spare alternator capacity needs a person to confirm the electrical plan. Vehicle groups above 80 percent: all 1. |
| 11 | The warning system must not draw more current than the spare alternator capacity of the vehicle. Vehicle groups over that capacity: all 1. |
| 12 | The warning system must not draw more current than the power feed and fuse rating. Vehicle groups over that rating: all 1. |
| 13 | Every vehicle group needs at least one vehicle. Vehicle groups with none: all 1. |
| 14 | Fleet orders of 25 vehicles or more are confirmed by a person before they are sent; this one has 25 vehicles. |
| 15 | A discount of $2,863 on a list price of $46,050 is more than 6 percent and needs a manager to approve it. |
| 16 | A discount of $5,626 on a list price of $46,050 is more than the 12 percent limit. |
| 17 | The quote states a total of $26,130, but the equipment, installation and discount give $27,630. |
| 18 | The quote has no vehicle group; at least one vehicle group with a vehicle model is needed. |
The recorded result of the validator for each scenario on this page: the request the AI agent sent, the verdict, and every finding, in the order they appear above.
The agent's request. Please quote the warning-light and siren upfit for the Harlan Ridge County Sheriff's Office. Group 1 is 10 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles of model year 2024, with the nFORCE interior bar kit, the mPOWER arrow and warning LED system and 2 nFORCE dash and grille lights, all in red, blue and white, the nERGY 400 console siren and light controller (ETSA48-CSP) and 1 speaker, a 60 amp power feed and 9 installation hours per vehicle. Group 2 is 8 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles of model year 2022, with the nFORCE 48 inch exterior lightbar, the mPOWER arrow and warning LED system, 4 nFORCE dash and grille lights and 3 mPOWER fascia lights, all in blue and white, the roof mounting kit for the Dodge Durango, the nERGY 400 console siren and light controller (ETSA48-CSP) and 2 speakers, a 60 amp power feed and 10 installation hours per vehicle. Group 3 is 6 Ford F-150 vehicles of model year 2023, with the mPOWER 48 inch lightbar, the mPOWER arrow and warning LED system and 2 mPOWER fascia lights, all in red and white, the roof mounting kit for the Ford F-150, the nERGY 400 remote siren and light controller (ETSA48-RSP) and 2 speakers, an 80 amp power feed and 8 installation hours per vehicle. The discount is $18,600. The quote states a total of $102,818. It is ready to send.
Verdict: Blocked.
The agent's request. Please quote the warning-light and siren upfit for the Harlan Ridge County Sheriff's Office. Group 1 is 10 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles of model year 2024, with the nFORCE 48 inch exterior lightbar and 2 nFORCE dash and grille lights, all in red, blue and white, the roof mounting kit for the Ford Police Interceptor Utility, the nERGY 400 console siren and light controller (ETSA48-CSP) and 2 speakers, a 60 amp power feed and 9 installation hours per vehicle. Group 2 is 8 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles of model year 2022, with the nFORCE 48 inch exterior lightbar, the mPOWER arrow and warning LED system, 2 nFORCE dash and grille lights and 2 mPOWER fascia lights, all in blue and white, the roof mounting kit for the Chevrolet Tahoe, the nERGY 400 console siren and light controller (ETSA48-CSP) and 2 speakers, a 60 amp power feed and 10 installation hours per vehicle. Group 3 is 6 Ford F-150 vehicles of model year 2023, with the mPOWER 48 inch lightbar and 2 mPOWER fascia lights, all in red and white, the roof mounting kit for the Ford F-150, the nERGY 400 remote siren and light controller (ETSA48-RSP) and 2 speakers, an 80 amp power feed and 8 installation hours per vehicle. The discount is $6,100. The quote states a total of $117,044. It is ready to send.
Verdict: Allowed.
The agent's request. Please quote the warning-light and siren upfit for the Cedar Hollow Fire District. Group 1 is 4 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles of model year 2023, with the nFORCE interior bar kit, the mPOWER arrow and warning LED system and 2 nFORCE dash and grille lights, all in blue and white, the nERGY 400 console siren and light controller (ETSA48-CSP) and 2 speakers, a 60 amp power feed and 8 installation hours per vehicle. Group 2 is 6 Ford F-150 vehicles of model year 2022, with the mPOWER 48 inch lightbar and 3 mPOWER fascia lights, all in red and amber, the roof mounting kit for the Ford F-150, the nERGY 400 handheld remote siren (ETSA462HPP) and 2 speakers, a 60 amp power feed and 7 installation hours per vehicle. Group 3 is 3 Dodge Durango vehicles of model year 2021, with the nFORCE 48 inch exterior lightbar, the mPOWER arrow and warning LED system and 2 nFORCE dash and grille lights, all in red and white, the roof mounting kit for the Dodge Durango, the nERGY 400 console siren and light controller (ETSA48-CSP) and 2 speakers, a 60 amp power feed and 9 installation hours per vehicle. The discount is $4,200. The quote states a total of $53,619. It is ready to send.
Verdict: Blocked.
The agent's request. Please quote the warning-light and siren upfit for the Cedar Hollow Fire District. Group 1 is 4 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles of model year 2023, with the nFORCE interior bar kit, the mPOWER arrow and warning LED system and 2 nFORCE dash and grille lights, all in red and white, the nERGY 400 console siren and light controller (ETSA48-CSP) and 2 speakers, a 60 amp power feed and 8 installation hours per vehicle. Group 2 is 6 Ford F-150 vehicles of model year 2022, with the mPOWER 48 inch lightbar and 3 mPOWER fascia lights, all in red and amber, the roof mounting kit for the Ford F-150, the nERGY 400 remote siren and light controller (ETSA48-RSP) and 2 speakers, a 60 amp power feed and 7 installation hours per vehicle. Group 3 is 3 Dodge Durango vehicles of model year 2021, with the nFORCE 48 inch exterior lightbar, the mPOWER arrow and warning LED system and 2 nFORCE dash and grille lights, all in red and white, the roof mounting kit for the Dodge Durango, the nERGY 400 console siren and light controller (ETSA48-CSP) and 2 speakers, a 60 amp power feed and 9 installation hours per vehicle. The discount is $4,200. The quote states a total of $56,439. It is ready to send.
Verdict: Needs approval.
The agent's request. Please quote the warning-light and siren upfit for the Cedar Hollow Fire District. Group 1 is 4 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles of model year 2023, with the nFORCE interior bar kit, the mPOWER arrow and warning LED system and 2 nFORCE dash and grille lights, all in red and white, the nERGY 400 console siren and light controller (ETSA48-CSP) and 2 speakers, a 60 amp power feed and 8 installation hours per vehicle. Group 2 is 6 Ford F-150 vehicles of model year 2022, with the mPOWER 48 inch lightbar and 3 mPOWER fascia lights, all in red and amber, the roof mounting kit for the Ford F-150, the nERGY 400 remote siren and light controller (ETSA48-RSP) and 2 speakers, a 60 amp power feed and 7 installation hours per vehicle. Group 3 is 3 Dodge Durango vehicles of model year 2021, with the nFORCE 48 inch exterior lightbar and 2 nFORCE dash and grille lights, all in red and white, the roof mounting kit for the Dodge Durango, the nERGY 400 console siren and light controller (ETSA48-CSP) and 2 speakers, a 60 amp power feed and 9 installation hours per vehicle. The discount is $2,800. The quote states a total of $54,389. It is ready to send.
Verdict: Allowed.
The agent's request. Please quote the warning-light and siren upfit for the Gulf Prairie Electric Cooperative. Group 1 is 12 Ford F-150 vehicles of model year 2023, with the mPOWER 48 inch lightbar and 2 mPOWER fascia lights, all in red and white, the roof mounting kit for the Ford F-150, the nERGY 400 remote siren and light controller (ETSA48-RSP) and 2 speakers, a 60 amp power feed and 6 installation hours per vehicle. Group 2 is 6 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles of model year 2022, with the nFORCE 48 inch exterior lightbar and 3 nFORCE dash and grille lights, all in amber, the roof mounting kit for the Ford Police Interceptor Utility, a light controller*, a 60 amp power feed and 6 installation hours per vehicle. The discount is $2,600. The quote states a total of $66,562. It is ready to send.
Verdict: Blocked.
The agent's request. Please quote the warning-light and siren upfit for the Gulf Prairie Electric Cooperative. Group 1 is 12 Ford F-150 vehicles of model year 2023, with the mPOWER 48 inch lightbar and 2 mPOWER fascia lights, all in amber and white, the roof mounting kit for the Ford F-150, a light controller*, a 60 amp power feed and 6 installation hours per vehicle. Group 2 is 6 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles of model year 2022, with the nFORCE 48 inch exterior lightbar and 3 nFORCE dash and grille lights, all in amber, the roof mounting kit for the Chevrolet Tahoe, a light controller*, a 60 amp power feed and 6 installation hours per vehicle. The discount is $2,600. The quote states a total of $63,382. It is ready to send.
Verdict: Allowed.
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