Star Headlight & Lantern RSK310P Strobe Kit - Manual (Page 5)

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Connecting the Remote Heads:
1. Cable is required to connect the power pack to your remote strobe heads. Cable can
be purchased from Star:
2. If you intend to use your own cable for connecting the remote heads, it must meet the
following specifications: It must be three-conductor with 600V insulation, it must be a
minimum 18 AWG for 0-30 ft. or 16 AWG for 31-60 ft., and it should be UV stabilized.
Star does not recommend the use of any cable length greater than 60 feet, as the
resistance may cause a drop in voltage resulting in inconsistent or complete loss of
firing in the heads. Please use the Table below for proper cable sizes.
3.
If you are using your own cable and need connectors to attach the cable to the power
pack, order part #CK473. The #CK473 consists of one connector (30041-20) and
three male terminals (30042-16). This is also the replacement connector for any
remote heads with the white AMP connectors (NOT weatherproof).
4.
The AMP connector, found on the cables, which mates to the CK473 is a kit #CK472.
The #CK472 consists of one connector (448) and three female terminals (30042-15).
5. If you need a weatherproof connector kit for your cable to attach to our remote strobe
heads, please order part #CK702. This kit contains one connector (30185-3), three
female terminals (30042-30), and three rubber seals (30186-2).
6. If you need to order a weatherproof connector kit for your strobe head to mate with the
connector on your cable (#CK702), please order part #CK703. This kit contains one
connector (30185-4), three male pins (30042-29), and three rubber seals (30186-2).
7. For good, reliable connections between the cable system and the strobe heads in
various weather and contamination conditions, it is strongly recommended that
dielectric grease be used on the connectors. It should be applied to the rear of the
connectors, where the wires enter, as well as into each terminal area where the
connectors mate, before joining the two connectors together. We have found this
procedure to be effective even under the most extreme of conditions. Do Not Seal
The Connectors Using Silicon Or RTV.
0-20 ft. 21-30 ft. 31-60 ft
Input Power and
Ground Wires
18 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG
Wires to
Remote Heads
18 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG
Remote Power Pack Cabling Requirements
Length (ft) Shielded Cable SO Cable
w/Amp w/Weatherproof
Connector Connector
15 4415 3814-180”
20 4420 3814-240”
25 4425 3814-300”
30 4430 3814-360”
35 N/A 3814-420”
Length (ft) Shielded Cable SO Cable
w/Amp w/Weatherproof
Connector Connector
40 N/A 3814-480”
45 N/A 3814-540”
50 N/A 3814-600”
55 N/A 3814-660”
60 N/A 3814-720”