Star Headlight & Lantern RSK966P User Manual

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INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

REMOTE STROBE PACKS

REMOTE STROBE PACKSREMOTE STROBE PACKS

Models RP966, and RP996

# of Total Joules Model Heads Watts per Side Amps

RP966 6 60 20.7J 7.8A RP996 6 90 31.1J 9.4A

PLITSTR355 REV. B 9/7/11

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IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before

installing your new strobe system. Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in damage to your strobe system or vehicle and may result in serious injury or death to you and your passengers.

Important

: This product is used to warn traffic. Improper use may result in vehicular collision, personal injury and/or death. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc., and its subsidiaries shall not be held responsible for damages directly or indirectly caused by improper use of this product.

Please Note: These instructions are provided as a general guideline only. Some vehicles may require special mounting, wiring, and/or weather-sealing. This is the sole responsibility of the installer. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. assumes no

responsibility for the integrity of the installation for this or any of its products.

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Due to continuous product improvements, we must reserve the right to change any specifications and information, contained in this manual at any time without notice. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.

Table of Contents

SAFETY WARNINGS i

MOUNTING 1

WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 2-8

PATTERN SELECTION 7

STATUS LED 9

CONNECTING THE REMOTE HEADS 10

TROUBLESHOOTING 11-12

SERVICE & WARRANTY 13

NOTICE

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IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your new strobe system.

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CAUTION: All of our remote power supplies are polarity sensitive. They are polarity protected only if the appropriate fuse is used. All wires connected to the positive terminal of the battery should be fused at the battery for their rated load. Testing the system before this fuse is properly installed will void the warranty on the light.

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Opening or tampering with your remote power supply will void the warranty. The remote power supply must be mounted against a smooth metal surface in a dry location. Water damage to the power supply will also void the warranty. Typical mounting locations of your power supply include the interior firewall, beneath the seat of a truck, or inside a large toolbox.

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Mounting

Mount the pack on a smooth metal surface to allow for adequate heat dissipation. Do not mount the pack near any external heat source, as this will retard its ability to dissipate heat sufficiently. Mount the pack using four bolts (not included). When mounting, make sure a good electrical connection exists between the mounting plate and the vehicle chassis. This will help to eliminate any RF interference.

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When mounting the power pack and accessories, please be sure to keep any radio frequency sensitive equipment at least 20” from the power pack, cables, and/or wires which make up your strobe system. The pack has been designed to limit RFI emissions, but certain very sensitive equipment may still be affected. Symptoms may include, but are not limited to, sporadic operation and degraded performance. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. cannot assume any responsibility for any radio frequency induced malfunction or damage to any radios, sirens, lightbars, or any other equipment mounted within 20” of this strobe system. Any antennae mounted in the proximity of the system may cause your radio to suffer the aforementioned results.

STAR-PAK

STROBE POW ER SUPPLY

RP966/RP996

POS 1

POS 2

1-2

STROBE HEAD S

A B C

POS 1 1+2 3+4 5+6

POS 2 14 5+6

LOW

3-4 5-6

PATTERN

SELECT

POWER

FUSE

ENABLE

STATUS

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Electrical Connections

STAR-PAK

STROBE POWER SUPPLY

RP966/RP996

POS 1

POS 2

3-41-2 5-6

STROBE HEADS

POS 1 1+2 3+4 5+6

POS 2

14 5+6

LOW

HIGH/LOW - HEAD

SELECT JUMPER

POWER Plug

The power plug is included with your power pack and comes complete with an 8-12” wiring harness. This will be connected to the outlet on your pack labeled POWER.

ENABLE Plug

These strobe packs also utilize another plug, identical to the Power Plug, which plugs into the jack labeled ENABLE. The connection of the ENABLE wires will allow you to set the pack up in a number of different configurations. Here are the different configurations you may choose from when installing the RP966 and RP996 packs:

PATTERN

SELECT

FUSE

POWER

ENABLE

STATUS

STROBE

OUTLETS

POWER

PLUG

ENABLE

PLUG

POWER

PLUG

POWER PLUG FOR

RP966 AND RP996

Red = Power Black = Ground White = Pattern Select

ENABLE

PLUG

ENABLE PLUG FOR

RP966 AND RP996

Wire Jumper Set For Jumper Set For Color 3-Pair Head Select High/Low Option

Red = Enable Heads 5 & 6 Enable Heads 5 & 6 Black = Enable Heads 3 & 4 Enable Heads 1, 2, 3, & 4 White = Enable Heads 1 & 2 High/Low Option Switching

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All 6 Heads On and Off Together

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All 6 Heads On and Off Together

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All 6 Heads On and Off Together

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2-Heads/4-Heads Separate Activation

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2-Heads/4-Heads Separate Activation

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2-Heads/4-Heads Separate Activation

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3-Pair Separate Activation

(High Power Only)

(Low Power Only)

(High/Low switching Option)

(High Power Only)

(Low Power Only)

(High/Low Switching Option)

(High Power Only)

Decide which configuration will work best for you, set your jumper accordingly (see next page), and proceed to the appropriate section to connect the wires from the POWER and

ENABLE connectors.

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Setting the High/Low – Head Select Jumper

The RP966 and RP996 remote strobe packs allow you to choose whether you would prefer to have the ability to switch three pairs of heads On/Off separately OR if you would like the ability to switch between High and Low power, switching two heads separate from the other four heads. Prior to installation, you should decide which setting will work best for you, and set the jumper appropriately.

LEFT POSITION

If you wish to activate three separate pairs of heads independently of each other, leave the Head Select - High/Low Jumper in the 3-Pair Head Select position (default) shown below. The jumper should be on the left two pins, closest to the edge of the pack. The ENABLE wires will function as follows:

White = Enable Heads 1 & 2 Black = Enable Heads 3 & 4 Red = Enable Heads 5 & 6

RIGHT POSITION

If you would like to utilize both high and low power, or you will be activating all 6 of your strobe heads together with one On/Off switch, or if you will be activating two heads independently of the other four heads and do not need to operate three different pairs of heads, the jumper should be moved to the right two pins, towards the center of the pack. This will allow you to switch one pair of heads on one switch, the other four heads on another switch, and select high or low power on a third switch. The ENABLE wires will function as follows:

Black = Enable Heads 1, 2, 3, & 4 Red = Enable Heads 5, & 6 White = High/Low Option Switching

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All Heads On and Off Together (High Power Only)

(This setup is typically used for most “On/Off” applications)

For this set up, only one On/Off switch (not included) is necessary.

1. Connect the black wire from the POWER connector to a good chassis ground.

2. Connect all three wires (red, black, and white) from the ENABLE plug and the red wire from the POWER connector to a +12VDC power source through your On/Off switch.

3. The white wire from the POWER connector will be left unconnected for now. Once your system is installed, the white wire will be used to program the flash pattern. Proceed to the Pattern Selection section on page 7.

RP966/RP996

All Heads Activate Together

High Power Only

(Set Jumper in

High/Low Option Position)

WHITE

ENABLE

CONNECTOR

POWER

CONNECTOR

All Heads On and Off Together (Low Power Only)

For this set up, only one On/Off switch (not included) is necessary.

1. Connect the black wire from the POWER connector and the white wire from your ENABLE plug to a good chassis ground.

2. Connect the red and black wires from the ENABLE plug and the red wire from the POWER connector to a +12VDC power source through your On/Off switch.

3. The white wire from the POWER connector will be left unconnected for now. Once your

PLUGS

BLACK

INT

POWER

PAK

RED

PLUGS

BLACK

INT

POWER

PAK

WHITE

Pattern Select: Touch and release to +12VDC to set pattern then tape off

SP3860-1-15 LIGHTED SWITCH PANEL

232

(REAR VIEW)

OFF

SW1

GOOD

CHASSIS

GROUND

RED

FUSE

15 AMP

BLACK

CONNECT TO +12 VDC

GOOD CHASSIS GROUND

system is installed, the white wire will be used to program the flash pattern. Proceed to the Pattern Selection section on page 7.

RP966/RP996

All Heads Activate Together

Low Power Only

(Set Jumper in

High/Low Option Position)

WHITE

ENABLE

CONNECTOR

POWER

CONNECTOR

PLUGS

BLACK

INT

POWER

PAK

RED

PLUGS

BLACK

INT

POWER

PAK

WHITE

Pattern Select:

Touch and release to +12VDC to set pattern then tape off

GOOD CHASSIS GROUND

OFF

SW1

RED

FUSE

15 AMP

(REAR VIEW)

BLACK

CONNECT TO +12 VDC

GOOD CHASSIS GROUND

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All Heads On and Off Together

(With High/Low Power Switching Option)

1. Use Star Model #SP3860-2H-OP switch panel (not included), or any other standard twoswitch switch panel capable of delivering 15 amps.

2. Connect the black wire from the POWER connector to a good chassis ground.

3. Connect the black and red ENABLE plug wires and the red POWER plug wire to +12VDC through the first On/Off switch.

4. The white wire from the ENABLE plug allows utilization of the High//Low (Day/Night Mode) option. The white wire from your ENABLE plug should be connected to the second switch. When the white wire is connected to power through your second switch, the pack will run in high power mode. When the second switch is in the “off” position, your pack will operate in “Night Mode” (low power).

5. The white wire from the POWER connector will be left unconnected for now. Once your system is installed, the white wire will be used to program the flash pattern. Proceed to the Pattern Selection section on page 7.

All Heads Activate Together

With High/Low Option

(Set Jumper in High/Low Option Position)

WHITE

ENABLE

CONNECTOR

POWER

CONNECTOR

PLUGS

BLACK

INT

WER

O PAK

RED

PLUGS

BLACK

INT

POWER

PAK

WHITE

Pattern Select: Touch and release to +12VDC to set pattern then tape off

SP3860-2H-OP L IGHTED SWITCH PAN EL

OFFLOW

SW1

GOOD CHASSIS GROUND

SW2

RED

BLUE

(REAR VIEW)

ONHIGH

FUSE

15 AMP

BLACK

CONNECT TO +12 VDC

GOOD CHASSIS GROUND

2-Head/4-Head Separate Activation (High Power Only)

(diagram on next page)

1. For this set up only two On/Off switches are necessary (not included). Use Star Model #SP3860-2 switch panel, or any other standard two-switch switch panel capable of delivering 15 amps.

2. Connect the black wire from the POWER connector to a good chassis ground.

3. Connect the red wire from the ENABLE plug to +12VDC through your first switch.

4. Connect the black wire from the ENABLE plug to +12VDC through your second switch.

5. Connect the red wire from the POWER plug and the white wire from the ENABLE plug to +12VDC through a 15 amp fuse (not included).

Please Note: When the red POWER 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 that all +12VDC wires be routed through an ignition switched power source.

6. The white wire from the POWER connector will be left unconnected for now. Once your system is installed, the white wire will be used to program the flash pattern. Proceed to the Pattern Selection section on page 7.

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2-Head/4-Head Separate Activation (High Power Only) (CONT’D)

RP966/RP996

Two-Head/Four-Head Switching

High Power Only

(Set Jumper in High/Low Option Position)

RED

ENABLE

CONNECTOR

POWER

CONNECTOR

Please Note: When the red POWER wi re is connected to +12VDC the pack wil l 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 that all + 12VDC wires be routed through an ignition sw itched power source.

2-Head/4-Head Separate Activation (Low Power Only)

1. For this set up, only two On/Off switches are necessary (not included). Use Star Model

PLUGS

BLACK

INT

POWER

PAK

WHITE

RED

PLUGS

BLACK

INT

POWER

PAK

WHITE

Pattern Select: Touch and release to +12VDC to set pattern then tape off

SP3860-2 LIGHTED SWITCH PANEL (REAR V IEW)

OFF

SW1

SW2

RED

BLUE

FUSE

15 AMP

FUSE

15 AMP

CONNECT TO +12 VDC

BLACK

CONNECT TO +12 VDC

GOOD CHASSIS GROUND

#SP3860-2 switch panel, or any other standard two-switch switch panel capable of delivering 15 amps.

2. Connect the black wire from the POWER connector and the white wire from the ENABLE plug to a good chassis ground.

3. Connect the black wire from the ENABLE plug to +12VDC through your second switch.

4. Connect the red wire from the ENABLE plug to +12VDC through your first switch.

Please Note: When the red POWER 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 all +12VDC wires be routed through an ignition switched power source.

RP966/RP996

Two-Head/Four-Head Switching

Low Power Only

(Set Jumper in High/Low Option Position)

WHITE

UGS

ENABLE

CONNECTOR

POWER

CONNECTOR

POWER

PLUGS

POWER

INT

PAK

INT

PAK

WHITE

BLACK

RED

RED BLACK

WHITE

Pattern Select: Touch and release to +12VDC to set pattern then tape off

SP3860-2 LIGHTED SWITCH PANEL (REAR VIEW)

OFF

GOOD CHASSIS GROUND

SW2

BLUE

GOOD CHASSIS GROUND

OFF

SW1

RED

FUSE

15 AMP

CONNECT TO +12 VDC

FUSE

15 AMP

CONNECT TO +12 VDC

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BLACK

GOOD CHASSIS GROUND

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2-Head/4-Head Separate Activation (With High/Low Power Switching Option) or 3-Pair Independent Activation (High Power Only)

(diagram on next page)

1. Use Star Model #SP3860-3 switch panel (not included), or any other standard three-switch switch panel capable of delivering 15 amps.

2. Connect the black wire from the POWER connector to a good chassis ground.

3. Connect the red wire from the ENABLE plug to +12VDC through your first switch.

4. Connect the black wire from the ENABLE plug to +12VDC through your second switch.

5. Connect the white wire from the ENABLE plug to +12VDC through your third switch.

If the Head Select/High-Low Jumper is in the High/Low position: (see page 3)

The white wire from the ENABLE plug (3rd switch) allows utilization of the High/Low (Day/Night Mode) option. When it is connected to +12VDC, the pack will run under high power (Day Mode). When disconnected (OFF), your pack will operate under low power (Night Mode).

If the Head Select/High-Low Jumper is in the 3-Pair Head Select position:

The pack will run under high power and each switch will control one pair of heads.

(see page 3)

6. The white wire from the POWER connector will be left unconnected for now. Once your system is installed, the white wire will be used to program the flash pattern.

Pattern Selection

1. The white wire on the POWER cable for the RP966 and RP996 packs allows you to select what pattern you would like the strobe heads to exhibit.

2. Once your switch, strobe pack, cables, and heads are installed, activate your strobe system by turning all the switches on. The pack should be in Pattern 5 (Alt. Quadflash).

3. If you wish to change the flash pattern, select a different one by slowly touching the white wire on the POWER cable to +12VDC for about two seconds and releasing it. Continue touching the white wire to +12VDC for two seconds and releasing it to scroll through the following 24 different patterns:

1. Simultaneous Singleflash

2. Alternating Single flash

3. Alternating Doubleflash

4. Alternating Tripleflash

5. Alternating Quadflash

6. Alternating Quintflash *

7. Double-Duty *

8. Doubleflash Alternating, Doubleflash Simultaneous

9. Alternating Climber

10. Leadfoot

(6 sec) *

11. Singleflash Knight Rider Effect † *

12. Quadflash Knight Rider Effect † *

13. Doubleflash Left † *

(Numbers in parenthesis represent shortcuts. Hold the Pattern Select wire to +12VDC for the number of seconds listed to jump directly to that pattern.)

4. Once you have found the desired pattern, you can turn off the system. The strobe pack will “remember” the last selected pattern when switched off and that pattern will be displayed the next time the pack is switched on. Tape or place a wirenut over the end of the white wire to prevent it from coming into contact with +12VDC again.

5. OPTIONAL: If you wish to utilize your own remote pattern select switch, you may connect the white wire to +12VDC through a momentary on/off switch (user supplied).

(3 sec)

14. Doubleflash Right

†

15. Quadflash Center Out †

16. Quadflash Warning †

(DEF.)

(12 sec)

17. Pseudo-Random *

18. Delta Omega Sweep

19. Alternating Quadflash & Alternating Single flash Combo

20. Delta Omega Sweep, Alternating Quintflash & Alternating Doubleflash Combo

21. Alt. Doubleflash, Simultaneous Doubleflash, Leadfoot, Pseudo-Random & Alt. Quadflash Combo

(9 sec)

22. Alternating Climber, Double-Duty, Alternating Quintflash & Alternating Quadflash Combo

23. Cycle Through Patterns 1 - 10, 17 & 18

24. Cycle Through All Patterns

† -

Traffic Directing type patterns - with only two heads enabled, these patterns will all be Quadflash Warn.

* - These high-intensity patterns may reduce head life.

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BLACK

GOOD

CHASSIS

GROUND

CONNECT TO +12 VDC

FUSE

15 AMP

OFF

SW1

RED

3 3

HIGH/ON

OFF

SW2

BLUE

SW3

CONNECT TO +12 VDC

FUSE

15 AMP

LOW/OFF

SP3860-3 LIGHTED SWITCH PANEL (REAR VIEW)

ORANGE

GOOD

CHASSIS

GROUND

RP966/RP996

Two-Head/Four-Head Switching

WHITE

RED

BLACK

SW1 will enable heads 5 & 6

SW2 will enable heads 1, 2, 3, & 4

SW3 will switch between High and Low Power

SW1 will enable heads 5 & 6

SW2 will enable heads 3 & 4

With the Jumper in the High /Low Option Position

(With High/Low Option) (High Power Only)

SW3 will enable heads 1 & 2

With the Jumper in the 3-Pair Head Select Position

ENABLE

CONNECTOR

WHITE

Touch and release to +12VDC

BLACK

RED

to set pattern then tape off

Pattern Select:

R E

K A

O P

POWER

will be sitting for extended periods of time (i.e. more than a few days), it is recommended that all +12VDC wires

be routed through an ignition switched power source.

CONNECTOR

Please Note: When the red POWER wire is connected to +12VDC the pack will draw a small current (50 mA). If your vehicle

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1. The RP966 and RP996 power packs come with a built-in “star-shaped” status LED.

Status LED

2. When operating properly, the LED will blink in conjunction with each of the strobe heads.

3. If none of the heads are flashing and the Star LED is a dim steady burn, proper voltage is reaching the POWER cable, but is not reaching the ENABLE cable. Check that your switches are on and that +12VDC is reaching the ENABLE wires.

4. The Star LED is also designed to flicker when there are no active strobe heads flashing during a particular flash cycle. If none of the heads are flashing and the LED is flickering, all of the heads are bad or they are all wired incorrectly.

5. If none of the heads are flashing and the Star LED single flashes every 1-3 seconds then the pack is receiving insufficient voltage (below 11.0 volts).

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1. Cable is required to connect the power pack to your remote strobe heads. Cable can be purchased from Star:

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”

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.

Connecting the Remote Heads:

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”

Remote Power Pack Cabling Requirements

Input Power and RP966: Ground Wires RP996:

Wires to

Remote Heads

Enable Wires

0-20 ft. 21-30 ft. 31-60 ft

16 AWG 14 AWG

18 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG

18 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG

14 AWG 12 AWG

12 AWG 10 AWG

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.

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Troubleshooting Guide

If a problem exists in only one head, a strobe tube may have burned out, or there may be an open electrical connection in the wiring harness or strobe head. Check connections at and between the strobe pack and the strobe head, including all wiring. Replace the malfunctioning heads and/or wiring harnesses if necessary.

If none of your heads are flashing, follow these steps to determine the problem:

1. Check all fuses, including those at the battery, at the switch panel, in the dash, and on the pack (if applicable). The RP966 and RP996 have automotive “blade” type fuses. Remove these fuses, and check them to confirm they have not blown. Replace any blown fuses with only fuses of identical values. Replacing the fuse with the wrong rating may damage your pack and/or vehicle, and will void your warranty.

2. Check the power and ground wires to your pack. With the vehicle turned off and while the pack is running, measure the voltage across the red wire (pin 1) and the black wire (pin 2) of the POWER connector on the strobe pack. Push the probes of the test meter down into the connector at the wire entry points to contact the terminals for the measurement. A nominal 13.8 volts should be present. Low voltage to the pack can cause erratic flashing or even complete failure of the heads. A minimum of 11.0 volts should be present for the pack to operate properly.

If you do not have proper voltage present your power or ground is bad. Skip to the

section on Checking a Bad Power or Ground Connection.

If your pack is receiving sufficient voltage then continue to step 3.

3. Check the Power connector to be sure that +12VDC is not applied to the white wire. The white wire is used for pattern select. The patterns are changed by touching AND RELEASING this wire to +12VDC. A constant voltage applied to the white wire on the Power connector will prevent the strobe pack from flashing.

4. Check that the proper voltage is reaching the necessary ENABLE inputs.

The black and red wires on the ENABLE plug should have +12VDC. The white wire

should also have +12VDC if the jumper is set for 3-Pair Head Select (see pages 3 and

8).

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5. Check each head. If the leads in one of the heads have shorted out, the output voltage of the other heads may be held down as well. To test for this, unplug all of the heads and plug them in individually (one at a time). If your problem is a result of a shorted head, then each good head should function properly when connected by itself. Note: A burned out strobe tube does not cause a short and will not affect the operation of the remaining heads. If the problem is not with a shorted head and if proper voltage is reaching the pack, the problem is most likely internal to the pack. Call Star to obtain an R.M.A. number to return the pack for service.

Checking a Bad Power or Ground Connection

If sufficient voltage is not reaching the pack, perform the following tests:

1. Test Power at the Battery: With the vehicle turned off and while the pack is running, measure the battery voltage at the battery. A nominal 13.8 volts should exist. If this voltage is below 11.0 volts, the pack will not function properly and the problem is with the battery. This reading should not be more than 1.25 volts higher than the reading at the strobe pack itself.

2. Test the Power Wire Between the Battery and the Switch: Move to the ON/OFF switch in the cab and gain access to the rear of the switch panel. With the vehicle not running and the pack on at the high power setting, measure the voltage drop in the red wire by taking a reading with one probe on the positive side of the battery and the other probe in pin 1 of your switch. If this reading exceeds 0.25 volts then there is a poor connection between the switch and the battery in the red wire and it should be checked.

NOTE: Excessive voltage drop may be occurring in the connections on the switch panel. If you have one of our switches you can increase the contact pressure by removing the FASTON terminal from the tab on the switch. Using long nose pliers, gently squeeze the FASTON terminal together in the area that slides on to the tab of the switch. This will increase the pressure applied between the tabs and the connector and reduce voltage drop.

3. Test the Power Wire Between the Strobe Pack and the Switch: This same procedure can be used to check the wires between the switch panel and the pack. Place one probe on the terminal at the switch and the other probe into the terminal with the corresponding wire color in the PWR connector on the pack. Once again, if any of the readings exceed 0.25 volts then you should check those wires and their connections.

4. Test your Ground Wire: If you still have not located the problem, troubleshoot the connections between the good chassis ground and pin 2 (black or blue wire) of the PWR connector on the power pack. With the vehicle not running and the pack on at the high power setting, measure the voltage drop in the Black (Ground) wire by taking a reading with one probe on the negative side of the battery and the other probe in pin 2 of your PWR connector. If this reading exceeds 0.25 volts then you have a bad Ground.

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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The manufacturer warrants each new product against factory defects in material and workmanship for one year after the date of purchase. The owner will be responsible for returning to the Service Center any defective item(s) with the transportation costs prepaid. The manufacturer will, without charge, repair or replace at its option, products, or part(s), which its inspection determines to be defective. Repaired or replacement item(s) will be returned to the purchaser with transportation costs prepaid from the service point. A copy of the purchaser's receipt must be returned with the defective item(s) in order to qualify for the warranty coverage. Exclusions from this warranty include, but are not limited to, bulbs, strobe tubes, domes, and/or the finish. This warranty shall not apply to any light, which has been altered, such that in the manufacturer's judgment, the performance or reliability has been affected, or if any damage has resulted from abnormal use or service.

There are no warranties expressed or implied (including any warranty of merchantability or fitness), which extend this warranty period. The loss of

use of the product, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss or consequential damages, including costs of any labor, are not covered.

The manufacturer reserves the right to change the design of the product without assuming any obligation to modify any product previously manufactured.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You might also have additional rights that may vary from state to state. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. Therefore, the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you.

If you have any questions concerning this or any other product, please contact our

Customer Service Department at (585) 226-9787.

If a product must be returned for any reason, please contact our

Customer Service Department to obtain a Returned Materials Authorization

number (RMA #) before you ship the product back.

Please write the RMA # clearly on the package near the mailing label.

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