Star Headlight & Lantern ULB44-TD Star Phantom Undercover - Manual (Page 6)

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Electrical Connections
1. The cable attached to your Traffic Director should have a green connector (part #CPSS-
153) attached to it. Eight colored 18 AWG wires, one bare drain wire, and a large red
12AWG wire should already be connected from the cable to the connector.
2. Connect a ground wire to the interior empty terminal on the green connector. (See
diagram above) The corresponding terminal plugs into the outlet on the back of the
controller and is marked BAT-.
It is imperative that you supply a ground wire to the terminal marked
"BAT -" on the controller. You must not let the controller's case
supply ground. Use 12 AWG wire for all power and ground
connections
3. Supply power for the unit from a fused, +12 VDC source capable of delivering at least 15
amps of current (use a 20 amp fuse). Star recommends the use of an ignition switched
supply to avoid the possibility of draining the vehicle's battery should the unit be
accidentally left on.
4. Connect your power supply to the terminal on the green connector that corresponds to
the outlet on the back of the controller marked BAT+.
5. The lamp brightness will be somewhat diminished if a large voltage drop exists between
the vehicle's battery and the controller. If voltage drop is a problem, use a relay to
control a direct battery feed. A generic relay designed for automotive lamp service
should be available from most automotive stores for this purpose. If using a relay, don't
forget to fuse the feed and signal wires at their source, with appropriate values.
6. Your Traffic Director should now be ready to operate.