Star Headlight & Lantern Optimax-DH RP242 - Manual (Page 6)

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The RP244 is a four-outlet pack with the capability of switching two of the outlets separate
from the other two (ex. Front vs. Rear). If you have an RP244 and would like your strobe
pack wired this way, follow the appropriate instructions below, referring to the wiring
diagram on page 6.
Separate Front and Rear Activation (High Power Only)
1. The black and white wires from your PWR plug should be connected to a good chassis
ground.
2. The red wire from your PWR plug should be connected directly to +12VDC.
Please Note: When the red wire is connected to +12VDC the pack will draw a small
current (50 mA). If your vehicle will be sitting for extended periods of time (i.e. more than
a few days), it is recommended this wire be routed through a switch.
3. Connect the white wire from the CTRL plug to one On/Off switch and the black wire
from the CTRL plug to another On/Off switch.
Separate Front and Rear Activation (Low Power Only)
1. The black wire from your PWR plug should be connected to a good chassis ground.
2. The red and white wires from your PWR plug should be connected directly to +12VDC.
Please Note: When the red wire is connected to +12VDC the pack will draw a small
current (50 mA). If your vehicle will be sitting for extended periods of time (i.e. more than
a few days), it is recommended the red and white PWR wires be routed through a switch.
3. Connect the white wire from the CTRL plug to one On/Off switch and the black wire
from the CTRL plug to another On/Off switch.
Separate Front and Rear Activation (With High/Low Power Switching Option)
1. The black wire from your PWR plug should be connected to a good chassis ground.
2. The red wire from your PWR plug should be connected directly to +12VDC.
Please Note: When the red wire is connected to +12VDC the pack will draw a small
current (50 mA). If your vehicle will be sitting for extended periods of time (i.e. more than
a few days), it is recommended the red wire be routed through a switch.
CAUTION: If you are using a switch on the red PWR plug wire, only apply power
(+12VDC) to the white wire when the pack is on (power to the red PWR wire). Applying
constant voltage to the white wire on the PWR connector while the pack is switched off
may result in damage to the circuitry of the pack and will void the warranty.
3. Connect the white wire from the CTRL plug to one On/Off switch and the black wire
from the CTRL plug to another On/Off switch.
4. The white wire from the PWR plug allows utilization of the High/Low (Day/Night Mode)
option. The white wire from your power plug should be connected to a third switch on your
switch panel (not included). When the white PWR wire is connected to power (+12VDC)
through your third switch the pack will operate under low power (Night Mode). When the
third switch is in the “off” position, your pack will run under high power (Day Mode).
RP242/RP244 Pattern Selection
The red wire from the CTRL connector allows you to select the flash pattern you wish to
have your strobe pack display. The pack is defaulted for Five-Flash mode. You can scroll
through Pseudo-Random, Singleflash, Doubleflash, Tripleflash, Quadflash, and back to
Five-Flash by turning your strobe lights on and briefly touching the red CTRL wire to
+12VDC and releasing it. Continue to briefly touch and release this wire to +12VDC until
you find the pattern desired. Once you have the pattern you like, tape the end of the red
wire from the CTRL connector so that it does not come into contact with +12VDC.