Star Headlight & Lantern DLITMC Series Quick start guide

DLITMC Series
Low Profile LED Auxiliary Light
PLIT582 REV. - 10/9/18
IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your new
light. Failure to follow these safety precautions may result in damage to your light or
vehicle and may result in serious injury or death to you and your passengers.
WHITE: Connect to Wh te w res from other S-LINK l ghts
for synchron zat on (Cut short if not using)
YELLOW/BLACK: Funct on/Color/Enable 1
(Priority 1)
GREEN: Touch and release to Ground for programm ng
(Cap off after programming)
BLACK: Connect to Negat ve term nal of battery
YELLOW/GREEN: Funct on/Color/Enable 2
(Priority 2)
YELLOW/RED: Funct on/Color/Enable 3
(Priority 3)
BATTERY
(9- 2 VDC)
 Installer must have firm knowledge of vehicle electrical systems & emergency equipment.
It s the sole respons b l ty of the nstaller to ensure the warn ng l ght s secure. The
manufacturer assumes no respons b l ty for the secure mount ng of th s l ght.
 If you need to drill any holes when installing this light, please take care to check that
BOTH IDE of your drilling surface are clear from obstructions.
 Choose a mounting location away from any air bag deployment areas.
 Controls should be placed within convenient reach of the driver.
 Use only soap and water when cleaning product. Use of other chemicals may discolor
lens and/or housing, diminishing light output.
Installation Notes
Wiring Notes
When wiring your lights, it is recommended that you take the following
precautions to reduce any Electromagnetic Interference (EMI).
 Keep LED modules and any radios as far away from each other as possible.
 eparate the radio wires and the LED wires.
 Any excess wires should be cut short.
 The Ground wire, Power wire, and ynchronization wire should be bound tightly
together as they run from light to light, through your switchbox, and to the battery.
 Do not ground each unit independently to the chassis. Run the ground for each unit
in a “bus” like structure, to the negative terminal on the battery.
Note: The total wire length between the two farthest units should be no more than 40 feet.

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This section applies to the default
functionality of this light. There are also
several other advanced features that can be
programmed. Most applications will not
require reprogramming of the light, but you
can find these options described in detail
under the Advanced Programming section.
Standard Programming, Functionality, and Operation
The recommended first step is to identify what
color is defaulted to each input. To do this:
 Connect the BLACK wire to Ground
 Touch one of the Enable wires (YELLOW
w/BLACK, YELLOW w/GREEN, or
YELLOW w/RED) to power.
 Repeat for each Enable wire.
Please note that the default functionality differs,
depending upon whether you select a 2-Phase
pattern or a 3-Phase pattern. Determine which
you will be using:
 Use a 2-Phase pattern if you want to
activate a single color with one wire.
 Use a 3-Phase pattern if you want to
activate all 3 colors at once with one wire.
PATTERN SELECTION
1. Connect the BLACK wire to Ground
2. Connect the corresponding Enable wire to
Power (only one at a time).
3. Touch and release the GREEN wire to
Ground to scroll through the patterns.
† - SAE approved patterns when properly configured
Shortcut 1 - Hold GREEN w re to Ground for 3
seconds (l ght flashes once)
Shortcut 2 - Hold GREEN w re to Ground for 6
seconds (l ght flashes tw ce)
Mounting Instructions
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN SCREWS!!
TORQUE TO 10 IN.-LBS.!!
MUST DRILL HOLES THE
SPECIFIED SIZES!!!
Once the wires are run, the use of a small amount of silicone or other similar sealant (not
included) is recommended to seal the wire hole and prevent your wires from becoming
damaged.
This light must be mounted on a perfectly flat surface!! Failure to do
so will result in damage to the housing and will void the warranty!

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2-Phase Patterns (1-10)
If you program any of the Enable wires for Pattern 1-10, the default functionality will be such
that it will activate the single color that is tied to that Enable wire.
(See the Advanced Programming section for additional functionality.)
ADDITIONAL FUNCTION SHORTCUTS
There are several additional functions that can be accessed through the “shortcuts” that are
listed in the chart to the right. To set any of them, connect the BLACK w re to Ground
and connect ONE of the Enable w res to Power. Hold the GREEN wire to Ground for the
time indicated. Each Enable is programmed independently.
Phase 1 / Phase 2 (Patterns 1-11 only)
By default, each Enable is set for Phase 1. If you are
synchronizing this light with another and want the two lights
to alternate, set the second light for Phase 2.
(See Synchronization section for details)
Steady Burn
Use this setting to set an Enable wire to activate teady
Burn mode for that color. This mode the highest priority and
it will override all other modes (all flashing stops). Note: If
more than one teady Burn Enable is activated, only the
highest priority Enable (color) will display.
Cruise
Low intensity version of teady Burn. This is the lowest priority. It will be over ridden if any
other Enables are activated.
Auto-Dim
If this feature is enabled the color/function tied to that particular Enable wire will
automatically dim in low light environments (ex. at night). Warning: Bright lights (such as
headlights) can temporally change the light ack to standard intensity.
FACTORY DEFAULT ENABLE WIRE LEGEND
YELLOW w/BLACK - Enable 1 (Priority 1): Color/Funct on 1
YELLOW w/GREEN - Enable 2 (Priority 2): Color/Funct on 2
YELLOW w/RED - Enable 3 (Priority 3): Color/Funct on 3
ACTIVATING MULTIPLE ENABLES
 If you activate multiple Enable lines at the same time, the Pattern of the highest Priority
Enable wire (Priority 1 is highest) will take precedence.
 If the highest priority Enable wire activated is a 3-Phase pattern (11-18), the lower priority
Enables will be disregarded.
 Multiple 2-Phase Enables activated:
# of Enables
Activated Result
1 That color will flash its programmed pattern On and Off.
2 The two colors will alternate the pattern of the higher priority Enable wire.
3 All 3 colors will cycle though the pattern of the highest priority Enable wire
one at a time with an “Off” time between colors.
-Phase Patterns (11-18)
If you program any of the Enable wires for Pattern 11-18, the default
functionality will be such that it will activate all three colors dispersed
throughout that pattern.
(See Advanced Programming section for additional functionality.)
Each of the Phases in the 3-Phase Patterns is designated for a
particular color. Review the chart to the right that shows which color
is designated to each Phase depending upon which Enable wire you
select. You can use different Enable wires to produce different
pattern effects. Additionally, you can utilize the different Enable
wires when synchronizing lights so that the colors alternate back and
forth between the synchronized lights.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTION
PROGRAMMING SHORTCUTS
Factory Default wire colors
for Enables shown below.

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SYNCHRONIZATION
You can synchronize up to ten lights with compati ility.
DO NOT CONNECT WHITE WIRES UNTIL PROGRAMMING HAS BEEN COMPLETED
FOR ALL LIGHTS!!
1. Power up the first unit and select a pattern. Touch and release the green wire to
ground to change patterns.
2. Program the second light with the same Pattern Type.
Lights with the AME phase flash together (simultaneous).
Lights with DIFFERENT phases flash opposite one another (alternate).
3. After programming all lights, tie off the green wires and connect the white wires
together.
4. Test lights by applying power to all of them at the same time.
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 & antern 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 & antern 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.
RESET TO DEFAULT SETTINGS
To reset all settings to the factory defaults, proceed as follows:
 Connect the BLACK wire to Ground
 Connect the WHITE wire and any ONE of the Enable wires to Power
 Connect hold the GREEN wire to Ground for 9 seconds and release it when the light
flashes 3 times.
 Disconnect the WHITE wire from Power 1 second later

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Advanced Programming
CHANGING COLOR ASSIGNMENTS FOR EACH ENABLE
(applies only to Patterns 1-11, Steady Burn, and Cruise)
The list to the right shows the default factory settings in which each Enable wire has one
color assigned to it when using Patterns 1-11.
To reprogram the color assigned to each Enable, or to assign multiple colors to one Enable,
proceed as follows:
 Connect the BLACK wire to Ground.
 Connect the WHITE wire and only the Enable wire that you wish to reprogram to
Power.
 Briefly touch and release the GREEN wire to Ground to scroll through the color
combinations listed in the table to the right.
 Disconnect the WHITE wire from Power after 1 second.
For 2-color Models Only: Color should be disregarded and has no effect on the output.
This section is OPTIONAL. Most applications will not require
any Advanced Programming. You should only need to
reference this section if you require specialized programming.
FACTORY DEFAULT ENABLE WIRE LEGEND
YELLOW w/BLACK - Enable 1 (Priority 1): Color 1 (setting #1)
YELLOW w/GREEN - Enable 2 (Priority 2): Color 2 (setting #2)
YELLOW w/RED - Enable 3 (Priority 3): Color 3 (setting #4)

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CHANGING COLOR ORDER FOR EACH ENABLE
(applies only to Patterns 12-18 / -Phase Patterns)
When programmed for Patterns 12-18, each Enable wire has a default “Color Order”
assigned to it (the order the colors are rotated through).
DEFAULT ENABLE WIRE COLOR ORDERS FOR 3-PHASE PATTERNS
YELLOW w/BLACK - Enable 1 (Priority 1): Color 1/Color 2/Color 3 (setting #22)
YELLOW w/GREEN - Enable 2 (Priority 2): Color 2/Color 3/Color 1 (setting #8)
YELLOW w/RED - Enable 3 (Priority 3): Color 3/Color 2/Color 1 (setting #6)
Using this programming option you can change the order and/or
replace individual colors from the 3-Phase pattern. This can be
useful if you want to utilize only one or two colors for a particular
Enable, or if you have two synchronized lights and you would
like a different color flashing on different lights.
To reprogram the Color Order assigned to each Enable,
proceed as follows:
 Connect the BLACK wire to Ground.
 Connect the WHITE wire and the Enable wire that you
wish to reprogram to Power.
 Hold the GREEN wire to Ground to for 3 seconds until the
light flashes once then release it. The Color Order will
scroll to the next combination listed in the table to the left.
 Repeat the process with the GREEN wire until you
advance to the combination you desire.
 Disconnect the WHITE wire from Power after 1 second.
For 2-color Models Only: Selecting a combination that uses color
will result in an “Off” time in the pattern.

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WIRELESS PROGRAMMING (OPTIONAL)
Optionally, instead of using the wires to program this light, it can be done using any android
based phone or tablet that has a flash on it.
1. Download the application from the play store.
2. elect the desired options in the app.
3. Power up the light using two or more Enable lines and attach the GREEN wire to
Ground.
4. Hold the android device’s flash as close as possible to the sensor in the light (shown
below).
5. Press send.
6. The light will either flash once quickly to indicate an error, or it will flash for about 1.5
seconds to indicate success.
If the light indicates an error:
 Ensure the flash of the phone is as close as possible to the location shown.
 Try blocking bright sunlight from the light.
 Try closing open apps on your device and or resetting it.
Sensor White
Visible

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If a product must be returned for any reason, please contact our Customer ervice Department to
obtain a Returned Material Authorization number (RMA #) before you ship the product back.
Please write the RMA # clearly on the package near the mailing label.
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.