Star Headlight & Lantern ULB48 User Manual

Lineum Star Phantom

Lineum Star Phantom

®

Model ULB48-TD

Dual Color Undercover Interior LED Lightbar

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

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.

PLIT505 REV. A 6/3/14

Mounting

Please review the Programming section BEFORE mounting your light.
There are several options you may wish to set prior to installation.

The

Star Phantom

®

line of lights is designed to be
mounted on the inside of your vehicle. They are not intended for
exterior applications and are 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.

The following mounting instructions describe the standard, most common way to
mount this light. This method may or may not apply to your vehicle. Because
vehicles can vary widely in their design, it may be necessary to configure the brackets
differently than described. Some applications may require you to design your own
custom brackets. The installer assumes all responsibility for the integrity of the
installation. It is the sole responsibility of the owner to ensure the light is secure.

P30073-4

(QTY=12)

#8 FLAT WASHERS

P30150-220P

P30054-27

(QTY=2)

#10-32 x 1/2" CARRIAG E BOLT

P30076-8

(QTY=2)

1/4" FLAT WASHER
(USE AS SPACER)

(QTY=2)

ATTACHING BRACKE T

P30150-97P

(QTY=2)

DOUBLE SLOTTED "L" BRACKET

P30073-3

(QTY=2)

#8 TOOTH WASHER

P30093-5

(QTY=2)

#8 NUT

P30150-79P

FORKED "L" BRAC KET (Style 1)
P30150-189P

FORKED "L" BRAC KET (Style 2)

P30073-4

#8 FLAT WASHER

P30053-24

3

#8 x

" SELF-TAPPING PH ILIPS HEAD SCREW

8

(QTY=2)

P30053-29

3

#8-32 x

" PHILIPS HEAD SCRE W

8

(QTY=6)

P30053-24

3

#8 x

" SELF-TAPPING PHILIPS HEAD SCREWS

8

P30073-4

#8 FLAT WASHERS

P30150-97-2P

(QTY=2)

SLOTTED STRIAGH T BRACKET

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(QTY=2)

(QTY=2)

P30094-10

(QTY=2)

#10-32 SERRATED F LANGE NUT

Mounting (CONT'D)

This light is designed to be mounted in the rear window of a vehicle using both the forked
brackets and the corner post brackets. Failure to use both brackets could result in a
faulty mount and will void the warranty. If your vehicle is not compatible with these
brackets you must custom design mounting brackets

.

Forked Brackets

Corner Post Brackets

FORKED BRACKET INSTALLATION

1. Insert a carriage bolt through
one of the 1/4” washers and
slide it through the back of each
of the brackets. Please note

that washer is used as a spacer
on the square neck of the
carriage bolt.

P30073-4

#8 FLAT WASH ER

3. Place one of the forked “L”
brackets on the bolt and secure it
with one of the nuts. Note:

There are two different style
forked brackets included. Use
the one that suits your
application best. Leave the nut

slightly loose to allow for minor
adjustments during the
remainder of the installation.

2. Remove two of the #8 x 1/2" self-tapping
Phillips pan head screws on one side of the
light. Using the #8 washers enclosed and
assemble as shown to the left.

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

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Forked Bracket Installation (CONT'D)

4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the opposite attaching bracket .

5. Determine an appropriate user-supplied screw to penetrate the
headliner and securely mount the bracket to the roof brace (or other
mounting location) through the mounting hole in each forked bracket.

CAUTION: Take care to ensure when selecting a screw and drilling the hole that it

Mounting

Hole

is capable of supporting the weight of the light and that it does not penetrate the
roof of the vehicle.

Press light tightly

against window

6. Using the slots in the brackets, adjust the
light so that it fits tightly against the window,
carefully bending the forked brackets, if
necessary, and tighten the screws.

Tighten the nuts securing

the mounting brackets

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

of the screws can strip the holes.

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CORNER POST BRACKET INSTALLATION

1. After the forked
brackets are installed,
you will need to attach
the corner post
mounting brackets.

REAR WINDOW

2. Connect one of the double-slotted "L" brackets to one of
the slotted straight brackets using one of the screws, a flat
washer, a tooth washer, and a nut.

3. Repeat this using the other double-slotted "L" bracket
and slotted straight bracket. You should now have two
adjustable "L" mounting brackets.

4.

Connect one bracket to each end of your

®

Phantom

using the screws provided. Loosen

Star

both screws slightly to allow for adjustability when
installing the lightbar.

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Corner Post Bracket Installation (CONT'D)

5. Adjust the mounting brackets so that they rest flat against the corner post on each side
of the vehicle.

6. Once the brackets are adjusted to the desired position, tighten all the screws on the
brackets.

7. Mark the two spots where you will be attaching your screws to the corner post.

8. Loosen the brackets, temporarily slide them aside, and drill a 1/8" hole in each of the
marked locations.

Caution: Be sure to check that there are no wires or anything else behind the molding

that may be damaged by the screw holes.

9. Return the brackets to their original position against the corner post and use two of the
self-tapping screws in each side to secure each bracket to the corner posts.

10. Once the brackets are securely tightened, check your mount to ensure the desired angle
is achieved. Stand behind the vehicle and inspect the light through the rear window.
The screws may be loosened slightly to allow for any final adjustments necessary.

11. Once all the necessary adjustments are made retighten all the screws.

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

of the screws can strip the holes and result in a faulty mount.

Because of the wide variety of mounting applications, Star Headlight
& Lantern Co., Inc. assumes no responsibility for the secure mounting
of this light. It is the responsibility of the installer and/or owner to
ensure the lightbar is mounted securely. Check your light every time
you enter the vehicle to ensure that it is mounted securely.

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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

White w/Brown - TD Warn (or Pursuit/Flashing White Lights)

Orange w/Green - Level 1 Flashing Warning Lights

Orange w/Red - Level 2 Flashing Warning Lights

Green w/Yellow - TD Left (or Takedowns/Steady Burn White)

BARE

BLACK

+-

Yellow - TD Right (or California Title 13 Lights/Steady Red)

Green w/Red - Pattern Select or Dim

User Supplied Switches

Red - Ignition Switched +12VDC

White w/Brown TD Warn Pattern
Green w/Yellow TD Left
Yellow TD Right

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.

Both = Center-Out Pattern

20 AMP

FUSE

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.

+12VDC

+12VDC

+12VDC

+12VDC

+12VDC

+12VDC

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Programming

Programming is optional. If the default settings

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

• Traffic Director or Takedown Mode

• Dim Option (High-Low)

• Pattern Selection

• Phase Selection (which heads alternate)

• Head Enable (which heads activate)

• Title 13 Programming

• Pattern Cycling

• Resetting the Factory defaults

• Program Mode (Copying all settings from one light to another)

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.

Traffic Director /Takedown

This light has the option to operate in either Traffic Director Mode or Takedown Mode.

By default, standard ULB48-TD lightbars will be shipped with Traffic Director Mode ON
(DOWN in the picture above).

If you will NOT be using the Traffic Director functions of this bar (Warn, Left, Right, and
Center Out) you can move this DIP switch into Takedown Mode (UP) which will replace the
Traffic Director Functions with Pursuit, Takedown, and Title 13 functions.

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.

are acceptable, skip to the Operation section.

Communication Port

Head Enable Programming

1 2 3

ON CTS

Phase Programming

Traffic Director/ Takedown

Program Mode

High-Low/Pattern

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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).

Basic Pattern Selection

The first step in programming is to select a basic pattern for each of the 4 modes:

• Traffic Director Warn Lights (or Pursuit, if applicable)

• Level 1 Warning Lights

• Level 2 Warning Lights

• Traffic Directing Patterns (L, C-O, and R)

(Orange w/Green)

(Orange w/Red)

(Yellow or Green w/Yellow)

(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 +12VDC.

3. Touch and release the Green w/Red
wire to +12VDC to scroll through the
patterns shown to the right. (Traffic
Director L, C-O, R shown below.)

Note: At any time you can shortcut to

the patterns with the asterisks by
holding the pattern select wire to
+12VDC for the indicated time.

4. Repeat for each function you wish to
program.

SAE J595 Approved Patterns

Patterns for Warning Lights

(Level 1, Level 2, and TD Warn/Pursuit)

1 Flicker *
2 Slow Singleflash
3 Fast Singleflash

California Title 13

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 ***

Patterns for Traffic Director

(Left, Right, and Center Out functions

all use the same pattern)

SAE J595 Compliant Patterns

1 Standard *
2 6-Head TD with End Flash
3 Standard w/End Blink

California Title 13

4 Two-Head Traveling
5 California Title 13 **
6 California Title 13 Fast
7 Four Head Traveling
8 Snake
9 Pop

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

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

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

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

(Pursuit default)

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Programming (CONT'D)

Phase Selection

Each flashing head has two Phases, an “On” phase and an

(Programmable for Patterns 1-16 only)

3

“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 TD Warn functions.

Communication

Port

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.

Head Enable Programming

High-Low/Pattern

Phase Programming

Traffic Director/ Takedown

3. Press the Phase

Programming
button to scroll
through the five
optional Phase
variations.

4. Repeat for each function you wish to program.

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. Or you may wish to have a 6 or 8 head Traffic Director pattern with the end heads
flashing the Level 1 or 2 patterns. 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 the Head Enable

Programming button to
scroll through the 13
optional variations. (Note:

only options 1-3 are
available for the Traffic
Director Functions.)

4. Repeat for each function you wish to program.

1 2

ON CTS

Program Mode

California Title 13 Steady Red Head

If you require California Title 13 compliance, your vehicle requires a Red steady burn light.
To program one of the RED heads for a steady burn mode, proceed as follows:

1. Connect the Red wire to power

and the Black wire to Ground.

T13 Steady Burn Head

2. Activate the California Title 13

function (Yellow wire) and use
the Head Enable button to scroll
through the various positions for
the Red head.

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Programming (CONT'D)

Pattern Cycling of Simultaneous Functions

This section is OPTIONAL. ‘Pattern Cycling of Simultaneous Functions’ refers to how the
light reacts if you activate more than one function at the same time.

This light is programmed such that when you activate one of the Traffic Directing patterns
(Left, Right, or Center-Out) at the same time as one of the Warning patterns (Level 1
Flashing, Level 2 Flashing, or TD Warn) they will alternate with the bar producing 3 traffic
directing cycles, then 1 Warning cycle, and repeat (ex: Left, Left, Left, Warn, Left, Left, Left,
Warn, etc.).

If you activate TD Warn with either Level 1 or Level 2 Flashing:

If Level 1 or 2 is pattern 1-16: TD Warn lights alternate the Level 1 or 2 Pattern with the

Level 1 or 2 lights.

If Level 1 or 2 is pattern 17-31: TD Warn Lights go into a random Pattern while Level 1 or

Level 2 lights flash in their programmed pattern (page 8).

You may skip the rest of this section if the above settings are acceptable.

Traffic Director Cycle Count refers to the number times the Traffic Directing Pattern
(Right, Left, Center-Out) will repeat before alternating to the Warn/Flashing Pattern. It is
defaulted to 3.

Warn Cycle Count refers to the number times the Level 1 Flashing, Level 2 Flashing, or TD
Warn pattern will repeat before alternating to the Traffic Directing Pattern (this also applies if
you activate Level 1 or 2 and the TD Warn). It is defaulted to Off (or 0). (Note: if OFF,
pattern runs once when cycling with Traffic Director).

1. Flip the Program Mode switch onto the ON position (DOWN in the diagram on the

previous page).

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

3. Program the Traffic Director Cycle Count:

A. Activate the Left function by connecting the Green w/Yellow wire to +12VDC.

(Please note that the Left, Right, and Center-Out will all have the same Cycle Count
and can be programmed using any one of those functions.)

One of the heads (or none) will illuminate indicating what the current Traffic
Director Cycle Count is.

Ex: If no heads are lit, the feature is off. (Default setting Warning Patterns)
If Head 1 is lit, that mode is programmed to cycle 1 time.
If Head 2 is lit, that mode is programmed to cycle 2 times.
If Head 3 is lit, that mode is programmed to cycle 3 times (Default setting

for Traffic Director Patterns)

and so on through Head 10.

B. Touch and release the Green w/Red wire to +12VDC to scroll through the different

Cycle Counts.

4. Repeat step 3 using the White w/Brown wire to program the Warn Cycle Count. (Please

note that Level 1 Flashing, Level 2 Flashing, and TD Warn will all have the same Cycle
Count and can be programmed using any one of those functions.)

5. Disconnect all wires and flip the corresponding DIP switch out of Programming Mode.

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Programming (CONT'D)

Resetting to Factory Default Settings

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

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

3. Press and hold the Head Enable button until the Traffic Director (or Pursuit) lights go off
and all of the heads light up sequentially from left to right.

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

5. Flip the Program Mode DIP switch into the OFF position.

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 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.

Communication

Phase

Head Enable

High-Low/Pattern

Traffic Director/ Takedown

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

4. Press the Phase button on the light you would like to reprogram and hold it until the
Traffic Director (or 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.

1 2 3

ON CT S

Program Mode

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Operating Instructions

Functions Switched Through Wires

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.

TD Warn

Level 1 Flashing Mode

Level 2 Flashing Mode

TD Left

TD Right

Center-Out

(White w/Brown)

Usually activated when a vehicle has been pulled over. The amber lights will flash in the
WARN pattern you have them programmed for.

This is usually intended as a slower, less urgent mode typically used when parked.

(Orange w/Green)

(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 Level 2 pattern will override Level 1 lights.

(Green w/Yellow)

Applying +12VDC to this wire will produce a pattern directing traffic left.

(Yellow)

Applying +12VDC to this wire will produce a pattern directing traffic right.

(Green w/Yellow) and (Yellow)

Applying +12VDC to BOTH of these wires will produce the Center-Out Pattern.

Activation of Multiple Functions

Depending upon programming, the light will have different outputs when multiple functions
(i.e. switches) are activated at the same time. Please review Pattern Cycling of
Simultaneous Functions on page 10 to determine how your light is programmed.

DIM

(Green w/Red)

Dim Option

If the High-Low/Pattern Option is set for High-Low (see page 7), then applying +12VDC
will dim the light (typically used in nighttime applications).

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

LED FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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 th at 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 l egal rights. You might also have additional rights that may vary from state to
state. Some states do not all ow limitations on how lon g an implied warranty lasts. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or l imitation 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 [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 back.

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

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Due to continuous product improvements, we must reserve the right to change any
specifications and i nformation, contained i n this manual at any time without notice.
Star Headlight & Lantern Co., Inc. makes no warr anty of any kind with r egard to this
manual, including, but no t limited to, the impli ed warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a par ticular purpose. Star Headlight & Lanter n Co., Inc. shall not be liable
for e rrors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection
with the furnishing, per formance, or use of this manual.

NOTICE

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