Star Headlight & Lantern ULB18 User Manual

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NOTICE

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 ki nd
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.

PLIT521 REV - 9/11/14

IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your new warning light.

Lineum Star Half Phantom

®

Dual Color Undercover Interior LED Lightbar

Model ULB18

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The Star Half Phantom

® uses state-of-the-art Light Emitting Diode

(LED) technology. This warning light is comprised of ultra-high intensity LEDs
that are operated by a micro-controller to efficiently produce light output with
lifetimes up to 100,000 hours.

Please Note: These instructions are provided as a general guideline only. Specific
mounting and/or wiring, may be necessary and are 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.

CAUTION: All of our DC powered warning lights are polarity

sensitive. These lights 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 light before this fuse is properly
installed will void the warranty on the light.

NOTICE

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.

WARNING!!!! Care should be taken when positioning this warning light so

that the light and/or cord does not interfere with the proper
operation of the driver-side or passenger- side airbag! Failure
to heed this warning may result in serious or fatal injury.

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LED FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The manufacturer warrants this LED light against factory defects in material and
workmanship for five years 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, 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.

NOTE: Most failures can be traced to wiring and battery problems. Check

"quick-connects” and wiring to insure that correct voltage/polarity is
reaching the electronic strobe light/LED beacon.

If you have any questions concerning this or any other Star product,

please contact our Customer Service Department at [phone].

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 to Star.

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

These lights use state-of-the-art Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology. These warning
lights are comprised of ultra-high intensity LEDs that are controlled by a solid state flasher
unit to efficiently produce light output with lifetimes up to 100,000 hours. Under normal
circumstances, you will not need to replace any LEDs in this light. If any of the LED's in
your light do fail, please contact Star Headlight for arrangements to have them repaired.
The flasher unit and heads CANNOT be serviced in the field and any attempt to do so will
void the warranty.

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Operating Instructions

Main control of this light is done though the wires in the harness. They should be connected
to +12VDC through several switches (user supplied) as described in the Wiring section.

Level 1 Flashing Mode (Orange w/Green)

This is usually intended as a slower, less urgent mode typically used when parked. The
colored lights will flash in the pattern you have them programmed for. If Pursuit Mode is
activated, those lights will continue to flash.

Level 2 Flashing Mode (Orange w/Red)

This mode is intended for high-urgency situations, such as a high speed chase, requiring
significant warning power. It is usually a faster pattern than Level 1. The colored lights
will flash in the pattern you have them programmed for. Level 2 will override Level 1
lights. If Pursuit Mode is activated, those lights will continue to flash.

Dim Option

DIM (Green w/Red)

If the High-Low/Pattern Option is set for High-Low (see page 5), then applying +12VDC
will dim the light (typically used in nighttime applications).

Pursuit Mode (White w/Brown)

Usually activated when in pursuit of another vehicle. The white lights will flash in the
pattern you have them programmed for.

Takedowns (Green w/Yellow)

These are steady burn white lights typically used to illuminate the scene once a vehicle
has been pulled over. This mode will override all others, stopping all flashing for heads
that have Takedown mode enabled.

California Title 13 (Yellow)

When activated, the preprogrammed Red light will be activated in a steady burn mode.

Burst Mode (Green w/Yellow and Green w/Red)

Please Note: This mode is only available in Takedown Mode AND if you have the High­Low Option disabled (see High-Low page 5 and the Dim Option section below).

This mode will temporarily “burst” the steady burn lights (typically white) into an “extra
bright” mode for 30 seconds. A 30 second cool down period is then required before the

Burst Mode can be activated again.

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Please Note: Every

Half Phantom

™ comes with a standard baffle included.

The 274-ULB10-CH and 274-ULB10-CH11 kits also include a
separate baffle that is specifically designed to fit the indicated

vehicles. It should be used in place of the standard baffle included.

There are several optional mounting brackets that can be used to mount your

Half

Phantom

™. Your light comes with the one that was selected at the time the light was
ordered. Please review the separate mounting instructions that are included, based upon
the mounting option that was selected.

274-ULB10-U1 Universal Mounting Kit

274-ULB10-CH 2006-2010 Dodge Charger
2007-2008 Dodge Magnum
2009 Dodge Ram

274-ULB10-CH11 2011-2014 Dodge Charger

274-ULB10-CP 2011-2013 Chevrolet Caprice

274-ULB10-CV 2006-2011 Ford Crown Victoria
2009 Ford F150 and F250

274-ULB10-EX 2006-2013 Ford Explorer
2007-2013 Ford Expedition

274-ULB10-IM 2008-2013 Chevrolet Impala

274-ULB10-INT 2012-2013 Ford Interceptor (Taurus)

274-ULB10-RM 2012-2013 Dodge Ram 1500

274-ULB10-TA 2007-2013 Chevy Tahoe
2007-2013 Chevy Yukon
2007-2011 Chevy Suburban

Mounting

G A SK ET C U RV ED UP

Gasket Installation

1. Before installing any of the brackets, slide
the enclosed rubber channel over the
front edge of the baffle.

2. Install the gasket such that it curves
upward as pictured to the right.

The

Half Phantom

™ is designed to be mounted on the

inside of your vehicle. It is not intended for exterior
applications and is not warranted against water damage.

It is the sole responsibility of the owner to ensure the warning
light is secure. Check your light every time you enter the
vehicle to ensure that it is mounted securely. The manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for the secure mounting of this light.

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CAUTION: Take extreme caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over tightening

of the screws can strip the holes.

1. After the light has been mounted (see separate mounting instructions), if adjustments
permit, slide the light forward until the top of it is touching the windshield.

2. Loosen the baffle screws and carefully slide the baffle forward until the gasket is forced
slightly downward by the pressure of the windshield.

3. Tighten the Baffle Adjusting Screws to secure the baffle in place .

Baffle Adjustment

4. Once all of the brackets are securely tightened, check your mount to ensure the

desired angle is achieved. Stand in front of the vehicle and inspect the light through
the front windshield. The screws may be loosened slightly to allow for any final
adjustments necessary.

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Program Mode (Cloning)

If you are installing multiple lights and have a number of
options to set, you may find it easier to set up one light,

then “clone” its settings onto the other lights. To do so,

proceed as follows:

1. Program the first light as previously described.

2. Connect the second light to the programmed unit using
a special telephone-type cable (P/N SWH-140 available
from the manufacture upon request) between the two
communications ports.

3. Flip the Program Mode switches from both lights onto the ON position (DOWN in the
diagram above). Both lights should start flashing the Pursuit lights.

4. Press the Phase button on the light you would like to reprogram and hold it until the
Pursuit lights go off and the colored lights start flashing. Release the button and the new
programming information will begin uploading to the second unit. Once it has
successfully completed uploading all of the programming, the entire light will illuminate
into a steady burn mode. Repeat programming if not.

5. Flip the Program Mode DIP switches from both lights into the OFF position and remove
the cable connecting the lights. Programming should be completed.

Programming (CONT'D)

Factory Default Settings

To reset the light to all of the factory default settings, proceed as follows:

1. Flip the Program Mode switch ON position (DOWN in the diagram above). All Pursuit
lights should start flashing.

2. Press and hold the Head Enable button until the Pursuit lights go off and all of the heads
light up sequentially from left to right.

3. Once all of the heads are illuminated, release the Head Enable button and the light will
be restored to the factory default settings.

4. Flip the Program Mode DIP switch into the OFF position. Reprogramming should be
completed.

ON

CTS

1

2

3

Phase Programming

Head Enable Programming

Communication

Port

Program Mode

High-Low/Pattern

Traffic Director/ Takedown

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Phase Selection (Programmable for Patterns 1-16 only)

Each flashing head has two Phases, an “On” phase and an
“Off” phase. You can program each head for either Phase,

allowing you to customize which heads flash On together
and which are Off together. This can be done for your
Level 1, Level 2, and Pursuit functions.

1. Connect the Red wire to power and the Black wire to

Ground.

2. Activate the function you wish to program by connecting

the corresponding wire to +12VDC.

3. Press and release the Phase

Programming button to scroll through
the five optional Phase variations.

4. Repeat for each function you wish to

program.

Programming (CONT'D)

Head Enable

This light also has the ability for the installer to select
which heads are active for any given function. You
may wish to de-activate several heads in your Level
1 Pattern to indicate less urgency. This option can
be programmed for any of the functions.

1. Connect the Red wire to power and the Black wire

to Ground.

2. Activate the function you wish to program by

connecting the corresponding wire to +12VDC.

3. Press and release the Head Enable Programming

button to scroll through the 13 optional variations.

4. Repeat for each function you wish to program.

Steady Head Programming

If your application requires one steady burn head,
proceed as follows:

1. Connect the Red wire to power and the Black wire

to Ground.

2. Connect the Yellow wire to power and press and

release the Phase button to scroll through the
various positions for the steady burn head. (Note:
patterns 5-10 have no steady burn head).

ON

CTS

1

2

3

Phase Programming

Head Enable Programming

Communication

Port

Program Mode

High-Low/Pattern

Traffic Director/ Takedown

Please note: Because this is a 4-head unit, some options listed below will
appear identical to others and some options will disable ALL of the heads.

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Wiring

For proper installation and full operability, this light requires a 20A ignition switched power
source, connections to the negative terminal of the battery, and 4-6 external switches rated
for a minimum 1A (user supplied).

These lights come with a pre-installed 8-conductor harness. In addition, the cable also
contains a bare drain wire and foil shielding.

Quick Wiring Guide

All wires connected to the positive terminal of the battery should be fused at the
battery for their rated load. Testing the light before this fuse is properly
installed will void the warranty on the light.

Please Note: When the red wire is connected to +12VDC the light will draw a

small current (2 mA). Occasionally vehicles may sit for extended
periods of time (i.e. more than a few days), thus we recommend that
the red wire be routed through an ignition switched power source.

+-

BLACK

BARE

White w/Brown - Pursuit (Flashing White Lights)

Green w/Yellow - Takedowns (Steady Burn White)

Green w/Red - Pattern Select or Dim

Red - Ignition Switched +12VDC

User Supplied Switches

20 AMP

FUSE

Orange w/Red - Level 2 Flashing Warning Lights

Orange w/Green - Level 1 Flashing Warning Lights

+12VDC

+12VDC

+12VDC

+12VDC

+12VDC

+12VDC

Yellow - Steady Burn Head (Optional)

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Programming

Programming is optional. If the default settings
are acceptable, skip to the Operation section.

If you will be changing any of the options on your lightbar, this should be done prior to
installation. Programmable features include the following:

 Pattern Selection
 Phase Selection (which heads alternate)
 Head Enable (which heads activate)
 Dim Option (High-Low)
 Program Mode (Copying all

settings from one light to
another)

Traffic Director /Takedown

DO NOT TOUCH THIS SWITCH !!!

This DIP switch option is only used for the full size Phantoms. Please leave this switch in
the Takedown Position.

ON

CTS

1

2

3

Program Mode

High-Low/Pattern

Traffic Director/ Takedown

Phase Programming

Head Enable Programming

Communication Port

There are three DIP
switches, two push-button
switches, and a telephone­style jack, all located on
the top of the light, that
should be used to set any
of these options prior to

installation.

Please Note: A small

black adhesive-backed
plastic plate (P30019-148 )
is included to cover the
opening once all
programming has been
completed.

High-Low/Pattern Option

This light is equipped with an option allowing you to dim the light for nighttime operation. If
you do not need this feature, skip this section.

The High-Low/Pattern Option switch is used to control the function of the Green w/Red wire.
The Green w/Red wire is normally used for Pattern Programming (see next page). If you
are using the Dim feature, AFTER PROGRAMMING YOUR FLASH PATTERNS, flip this
switch into the ON position (DOWN in the diagram above). When +12VDC is applied to the
Green w/Red wire, the light will dim.

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Programming (CONT'D)

Pattern Programming

Not only does this light have several Patterns to select from, but it also incorporates
advanced programming that allows you to select which heads flash On and Off with one
another (Phase), and which heads are active in any of the functions (Head Enable).

Patterns for Warning Lights

(Level 1, Level 2, and Pursuit)

1 Flicker *
2 Slow Singleflash
3 Fast Singleflash
4 Slow Doubleflash
5 Fast Doubleflash
6 Slow Tripleflash
7 Fast Tripleflash (Level 2 default)
8 Quadflash
9 Quintflash
10 Tripleflash w/Post Pop
11 Quadflash w/Post Pop
12 Quintflash w/Pre Pop
13 Singleflash Flicker **
14 Doubleflash Flicker
15 Single, Quad w/Post Pop, Flicker
16 Delta-Omega
17 Moving Delta-Omega ***
18 Random 1
19 Random 2
20 Random 3
21 Flashing Bounce
22 Full Bounce (Level 1 default)
23 Split Bounce
24 Half Bounce
25 Bounce w/End Pop
26 Search Lights
27 Eyeballz
28 Fade Invert
29 Singleflash w/Alternating Ends
30 Triple In/Triple Out
31 Two Speed (Pursuit default)

California Title 13

SAE J595 Approved Patterns

Basic Pattern Selection

The first step in programming is to select a basic pattern for each function:

 Level 1 Warning Lights (Orange w/Green)

 Level 2 Warning Lights (Orange w/Red)

 Pursuit (White w/Brown)

1. Connect the Red wire to power and the Black wire to Ground.

2. Activate the function you wish to program by connecting the corresponding wire to power.

3. Touch and release the Green w/Red wire to +12VDC to scroll through the patterns below.

Note: At any time you can shortcut to the patterns indicated with the asterisks by holding

the pattern select wire to +12VDC for the indicated time.

4. Repeat for each function you wish to program.

Please note: All California Title 13 and SAE J595 approved patterns need
to be configured properly to ensure compliance with those specifications.

* Shortcut Pattern #1 (3 sec/1 flash)
** Shortcut Pattern #2 (6 sec/2 flashes)
*** Shortcut Pattern #3 (9 sec/3 flashes)