Star Headlight & Lantern PHAZER ESSENTIAL Series User manual

PLIT600 REV. B 9/2/20
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, ut not limited to, the implied warranties of merchanta ility and fitness
for a particular purpose. Signal Vehicle Products, Inc. shall not e lia le for errors contained herein or for
incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.
PHAZER ESSENTIAL SERIES
Ultra Low Profile Modular Lightbar
Installation, Basic Programming, and Operation Manual

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It is the sole responsibility of the owner to ensure the lightbar is
mounted securely. 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.
PLEA E NOTE: THE DIRECT MOUNT I THE TANDARD
MOUNT INCLUDED WITH THE LIGHTBAR.
THE HOOK MOUNT MU T BE U ED ON ALL POLICE AND/OR
OTHER EMERGENCY VEHICLE !!!
THE HOOK MOUNT ARE OLD EPARATELY. THEY ARE
NOT INCLUDED WITH EACH LIGHTBAR. THEY MU T BE
ORDERED EPARATELY. EE THE ACCOMPANYING HOOK
MOUNT HEET FOR A COMPLETE LI T OF AVAILABLE
MOUNT AND KNOWN VEHICLE APPLICATION .
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When mounting this lightbar, please be sure to keep any radio frequency
sensitive equipment at least 20” from the bar and power cable(s). Our circuits
have been designed to limit RFI emissions, but certain very sensitive equipment
may still be affected. ymptoms may include, but are not limited to, sporadic
operation and degraded performance. tar 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” this lightbar. Any antennae mounted in the proximity of the lightbar may
cause your radio to suffer the aforementioned results.
Please Note: These instructions are provided as a general guideline only. ome
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
responsi ility for the integrity of the installation for this or any of its products.

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ECE Compliant Mounting
Mounting Instructions
Please review the separate Mounting Bracket manual that
is also enclosed with your ar for mounting instructions.
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If your application requires you to adhere to ECE regulations, you must mount the
bar such that it is correctly oriented along all axes of the vehicle as diagrammed
below. Failure to mount the bar in this manner will negate ECE compliance.

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 All standard Phazer light ars come with a 15’ ca le (with a shield/drain wire) that is used to control
the various functions of the light ar. All wires are color coded and sized at the correct gauge. If
this length is not sufficient, it is recommended that the wire harnesses e completely replaced,
rather than splicing onto the current ca le. This will reduce the num er of wire connections and
help prevent any weathering pro lems on these connections.
 C UTION: ll wires and switches should be rated for at least 125% of their maximum
current load. In addition, the red power wire should e connected to the positive terminal of the
attery and fused at the attery for 125% of its rated load. The current for each component is
listed on the custom design form that is enclosed with each ar.
Do not use a 1/4" diameter glass fuse, as it is not suita le for continuous duty a ove 20 amps. If
you are unsure of the current draw, please contact our Customer Service Department.
 TESTING THE LIGHTB R BEFORE IT IS PROPERLY FUSED WILL VOID THE W RR NTY!!
 The lack ground wire should e connected to the negative terminal of your vehicle’s attery. This
wire should e at least #12 AWG wire and e as short as possi le in order to minimize the voltage
loss in this wire and reduce any chance of overheating.
 The Wire Functions section on the next page lists the different wire colors and the lights controlled
y those wires. Your harness WILL contain all of the colored wires, the drain wire, and a foil
shield, although they may not all e utilized.
All standard lightbar models are designed for 12VDC negative
ground vehicles only. Reverse polarity may cause serious
damage to the lightbar and/or vehicle. Contact the automotive
dealer if there are any doubts about the polarity of your vehicle.
Please take the following steps to help eliminate any Radio Frequency Interference
(RFI with your two-way radio.
 DO OT run the power wire for the lightbar along same path as any antenna
wires.
 DO OT run the power wire for the lightbar along same path as any radio
power wires.
 DO OT tap power for the lightbar off of the radio power wires.
 DO OT mount the lightbar within 20” of any antennae. Sometimes mounting
the lightbar or antenna over by just one foot can make a large difference in
the interference.
 Ensure the black wire from the lightbar has a good connection to the negative
side of the battery.
RF INTERFERENCE
Wiring Instructions

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(Wiring Instructions CONT’D)
Wire Functions
This light ar is shipped with a multi-conductor wiring harness pre-installed. Please review
the list elow for the functions of each wire in the harness. Additional details a out the
specific heads that are controlled y each wire/function can e found in the Bar
Programming and Enable List sheets that included with the paperwork enclosed with each
ar.
Black: (GROUND) - The lack wire is the ground wire and MUST e connected on
EVERY light ar to the negative terminal of the attery.
Bare Wire: (Drain/ hield/GROUND) - This wire will help eliminate RFI. We recommend
that it e connected to ground.
Red: (Power/+12VDC) - Provides the main power to the controller. Connect the
red wire directly to continuous +12VDC through a high-current fuse.
reen w/Red: (Pattern elect) - Touch and Release to +12VDC to cycle through flash
patterns (see next page).
(Phase or Head Activation elect) - Available through Advanced
Programming Only - Touch and Release to Ground to
cycle through Phase options or Head Activation Options.
(Review the Advanced Programming manual for details)
Please note: The Red w/ reen Stripe wire is only used when programming.
This wire MU T NOT be connected to continuous +12VDC or Ground!!!
Once all of the patterns have been selected, tape the end of this wire off.
Please Note: When the red wire is connected to +12VDC the lightbar will draw a
small current (< 0.001A). If your vehicle will be sitting for extended
periods of time (i.e. more than a few days), it is recommended the
red wire be routed through a switch or ignition switched relay.
PLEASE NOTE: All power wires listed elow should e connected to +12VDC through a
switch and fused with a 5 amp fuse.
Orange w/Red: (Enable 1) - Typically ena les all front flashing lights.
Yellow: (Enable 2) - Typically ena les all rear flashing lights.
White w/Brown: (Enable 3 / AUX) - Typically ena les all steady urn lights or activates
Cruise Mode.
(Note: This wire can optionally be reprogrammed to be used as a Dim function.
For details please contact the factory for the Advanced Programming Manual.)
reen w/Yellow: (TD Left) - Ena les Left directional arrow function.
(Overrides other functions)
Orange w/ reen: (TD Right) - Ena les Right directional arrow function.
(Overrides other functions)
Activating
oth produces
Center-Out
Pattern
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1. Connect the BL CK wire to GROUND and connect the RED wire to POWER
(+12VDC).
2. To program the Warning Ena le Wire Pattern, connect the OR NGE w/RED wire and
the YELLOW wire to POWER.
To program the Traffic Directing Pattern Styles, connect the GREEN w/YELLOW wire
or the OR NGE w/GREEN wire to POWER.
3. Briefly touch and release the Pattern Select Wire (GREEN w/RED stripe) to POWER to
scroll through the patterns listed elow. There is a separate chart for the Ena le Wire
Patterns and the Traffic Directing Pattern Styles.
Note: At any time you can shortcut to the pattern with the asterisk y holding the pattern
select wire to POWER for 3 seconds (1 flash).
4. Once you have the pattern you like, disconnect the function wire from power.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 if you wish to program the other function.
6. Once your programming is complete, tape the end of the red w/green stripe wire so that
it does not come into contact with POWER.
Flash Pattern Programming
This light ar has een designed to allow you to change the Warning Pattern (Ena les 1 and
2), and the Traffic Directing Pattern Style (Left/Right/Center-Out).
Please note that the pattern for Enable 1 and 2 will be the same as one another, and the
Pattern tyle for all of the traffic directing patterns will be the same as each other.
Patterns for Enable Wire Functions
1 SAE Quintflash, Fast Singleflash * †
2 Fast Dou leflash †
3 Fast Tripleflash †
4 Superfast Dou leflash ** †
5 Fast Quadflash †
6 Quadflash †
7 Quadflash w/Post Pop †
8 Slow Singleflash †
9 Slow Dou leflash †
10 Quintflash w/Post Pop †
11 Flicker
12 Quintflash, Fast Single ***
13 Delta-Omega
14. SAE Com o 1 †
15. SAE Com o 2 †
* Shortcut Pattern #1 (3 sec/1 flash)
** Shortcut Pattern #4 (6 sec/2 flashes)
*** Shortcut Pattern #12 (9 sec/3 flashes)
† SAE approved pattern when properly
configured
Pattern Styles for Traffic Director
1 Snake (factory default) * †
2 Standard
3. 6-Head TD with End Flash
4 Standard w/End Blink
5 Two-Head Traveling
6 Fast ** †
7 Ultra-Fast †
8 Four Head Traveling †
9 Snake Pop †
10 Pop
11 Arrowhead on Ends *** †
12 Marquee
* Shortcut Pattern #1 (3 sec/1 flash)
** Shortcut Pattern #5 (6 sec/2 flashes)
*** Shortcut Pattern #11 (9 sec/3 flashes)
† SAE approved pattern when properly
configured

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If you have any questions concerning this or any other product, please contact our
Customer Service Department at [phone].
If a product must e returned for any reason, please contact our
Customer Service Department to o tain a Returned Materials Authorization
num er (RMA #) efore you ship the product ack.
Please write the RMA # clearly on the package near the mailing la el.
LED FIVE YE R LIMITED W RR NTY
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.