INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
REMOTE STROBE PACKS
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
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.
3
" DIA.
16
3
4
4
" 4
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
1
"
4
STROBE HEAD S
A B C
POS 1 1+2 3+4 5+6
HI
POS 2 14 5+6
LOW
3-4 5-6
5
PATTERN
SELECT
P
I
15
-
I
+
POWER
1
"
2
1
2
"
2
R
+
A
+
B
+
C
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
B
A
POS 1 1+2 3+4 5+6
POS 2
C
HI
14 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:
R
PATTERN
SELECT
+
A
P
I
+
15
B
-
I
+
C
+
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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