Starburst Phantom The Starburst ULB42-DLP Quick guide

PLIT395 REV. B 4/27/11
INSTALLATION AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
The
The
Starburst Phantom
Starburst Phantom
®
IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your new warning light.
Under over Interior LED Lightbar
With Generation-4 LED
Takedown and Dire tional Pursuit Lights
Models
ULB42-DLP ULB44-DLP
(Discrete) (Gen 4 Starburst)

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The Starburst 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 1 , hours.
IMPORTANT: Please read all of the following instructions before installing your new
Starburst Phantom
®
LED undercover lightbar.
CAUTION: Please be sure to check that your cigarette plug outlet is properly fused. Testing the
light before this fuse is properly installed will void the warranty on the light.
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.
Please Note: These instru tions are provided as a general guideline only. Spe ifi
mounting and/or wiring, may be ne essary and are the sole responsibility of the
installer. Star Headlight & Lantern Co., In . assumes no responsibility for the
integrity of the installation for this or any of its produ ts.
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

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The Starburst Phantom
®
is designed to be ounted
on the inside of your vehicle. It is not intended for exterior
applications and is not warranted against water da age.
t 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.
Mounting Instructions
The ULB42-DLP and ULB44-DLP are designed to be mounted in the front
windshield of a vehicle using the pre-existing visor clips.
General Infor ation
ULB42-DLP: Interior undercover discrete LED lightbar with high-power
Generation-4 LED Takedown/Pursuit Lights
ULB44-DLP: Interior undercover high-power Generation-4 LED lightbar with
high-power Generation-4 LED Takedown/Pursuit Lights
• The ULB42-DLP and ULB44-DLP each consist of 1 LED arrays.
• Eight of the arrays are used for "warning" purposes.
• The remaining two arrays utilize high-power Generation-4 LEDs and are
used for takedown/pursuit lights.
DLP
Lights
Warning Lights

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The mounting hardware enclosed with your Starburst Phantom
®
should
include the following:
QTY PART# DESCRIPTION
1 P3 15 -22 LP LEFT ATTACHING BRACKET
1 P3 15 -22 RP RIGHT ATTACHING BRACKET
2 P3 15 -79P FORKED "L" BRACKET (Style 1)
2 P3 15 -189P FORKED "L" BRACKET (Style 2)
2 P3 54-27 #1 -32 x 1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT
2 P3 94-1 #1 -32 SERRATED FLANGE NUT
2 P3 76-8 1/4" FLAT WASHER
1 P111-2 RUBBER CHANNEL GASKET

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1. Slide the enclosed
rubber channel over the
front edge of the baffle .
CAUTION: Take extre e caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over
tightening of the screws can strip the holes.
2. Insert one of the carriage
bolts through one of the
washers. Please note that
washer is used as a spacer
on the square neck of the
carriage bolt. Slide the bolt
and washer through the
back of the left bracket.
Be sure to select the correct
bracket. The larger flange
should be located towards
the center of the light.
3. Remove two of the #8 x 1/2" self-
tapping Phillips pan head screws and
use them to install the left attaching
bracket on the light.
CAUTION: Take extre e caution not
to over tighten the screws!!! Over
tightening of the screws can strip the
holes and result in a faulty ount.
4. Once the left attaching bracket is installed
securely on the light, fasten one of the
forked “L” brackets to the attaching
bracket, using the carriage bolt,
a washer, and a nut. 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.
Mounting (CONT'D)

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6. Standard mounting uses the factory
installed visor clips already located on
the vehicle. If you do not have any, use
the Alternate Mounting section page 8.
7. Locate the two visor clips on the vehicle.
The style may vary from vehicle to vehicle.
Some styles use only one screw each,
while others may have more. Verify that
both visor clips are a minimum of 3” from
the center of the window, and a maximum
of 8” from the center.
8. Loosen (or remove if necessary) both visor
clips enough that one of the forked brackets
can easily slide under each of them.
9. Slide one forked bracket under each visor clip
and tighten the clip such that it securely holds
each bracket in place.
5. Repeat steps 1-3 for the right attaching
bracket .
Bend here if
necessary
1 . Once the brackets are
installed securely under
the visor clips or with a
suitable fastener, check
to see that the bottom of
the light is level front-to-
back. If it is not level,
remove the light from the
visor clips and carefully
bend the forked brackets
as necessary. Reinstall
the light and check again
for levelness. Repeat
this process until the light
is level.
Mounting (CONT'D)

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BAFFLE ADJUSTING SCREWS
(qty=5)
11. Loosen the five Baffle
Adjusting Screws located
on the bottom of the
Starburst Phantom
®
.
12. Slide the baffle
forward until it
satisfactorily blocks
any reflected light.
13 Tighten the Baffle
Adjusting Screws to
secure the baffle in
place .
CAUTION: Take extre e caution not to over tighten the screws!!! Over
tightening of the screws can strip the holes.
14. Push the light tightly against the windshield and tighten both nuts securing the
brackets to the light.
Press light and baffle
tightly against window
Tighten the nuts securing
the mounting brackets
Mounting (CONT'D)

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Alternate Mounting
If you are not using the visor clip installation described on the previous page,
continue below.
Because of the wide variety of mounting applications, Star
Headlight & Lantern Co., nc. assumes no responsibility for
the secure mounting of this light. t 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.
1. So e vehicles ay not have visor clips
appropriate for the previously described
installation, or may completely lack any visor clips.
An alternate mounting screw hole is provided in the
bracket for these situations. This hole can be used
with an appropriate user supplied screw or other
suitable fastener.
2. If you are using the alternate mounting screw hole, you will need to locate the roof
brace under the headliner of the vehicle.
3. Once you have located the roof brace, pick an area to mount the brackets (one on
each side) that is a minimum of 3” from the center of your window and a maximum
of 8”.
4. You must then determine an appropriate size screw to penetrate the headliner and
securely mount the brackets to the roof brace. When selecting a screw, take care to
ensure that it is capable of supporting the weight of the light and it will not penetrate
the roof of the vehicle.
5. Carefully drill any necessary pilot holes in your roof brace. CAUTION: Take care to
ensure when selecting a screw and drilling the hole that it is capable of
supporting the weight of the light and that it does not penetrate the roof of the
vehicle.
6. Install the screws through each bracket.
7. If necessary, adjust your light as described in Step 1 on page 6.
CAUTION!!! Once the light is secured, route your cord such that it
does not interfere with the vision of the driver or the operation of the
steering wheel, gear shifter, and/or any airbags.
Alternate
Mounting
Hole
Mounting (CONT'D)

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Wiring
For proper installation and full operability, this light requires a 10.5A ignition
swit hed power sour e, onne tions to the negative terminal of the battery,
and four external swit hes rated for a minimum 1A (user supplied).
These lights come with a pre-installed 6-conductor harness. In addition, the cable
also contains a bare drain wire and foil shielding.
Green w/Red
White w/Brown
Green w/Yellow
+ -
BLACK
BARE
Ignition Switched +12VDC
Red
Steady Burn Warning Lights
Pursuit Lights (Flashing DLP)
Takedown Lights (Steady Burn DLP)
Orange w/Red Flashing Warning Lights
DLP
Lights
User Supplied Switches
Warning Lights
1 AMP
FUSE
Wire Function
Bare Ground
Black Ground
Red Power to light (+12VDC ignition switched – 1 .5A)
Orange w/Red Warning LED Flashing Mode
Green w/Red Warning LED Steady Burn (and Burst)
White w/Brown DLP LED Pursuit Mode
Green w/Yellow DLP LED Takedown Mode (Steady Burn)
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.

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Detailed Wiring Descriptions
Bla k: (Ground) Connect the Black wire to the negative side of the battery
(preferred) or a good chassis ground. This wire provides the
ground for the operation of the light.
Bare: (Ground) Connect the bare wire to the negative side of the battery
(preferred) or to a good chassis ground. This wire helps
reduce RFI.
Red: ( gnition switched +12VDC) - POWER
The Red wire provides the power to your light. It does not activate any functions,
but you must have +12VDC applied to it for any of the functions to work.
Connect the red wire through a 10A fuse to a source capable of delivering
at least 10.5 a ps.
Please Note: When the red wire is connected to +12VDC the light will draw a
small current (5 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.
Orange w/Red: (Switched +12 VDC) - WARNING
When +12VDC is applied to the Orange w/Red wire, the
Warning LEDs will activate, displaying the pattern that was
selected when the unit was previously powered off.
Green w/Red: (Switched +12 VDC) - ALL TAKEDOWN
When +12VDC is applied to the Green w/Red wire, the Warning
LEDs will activate in Takedown Mode (steady burn). This mode
will override the flashing LED mode above, if both the Orange
w/Red and Green w/Red wires have +12VDC applied to them.
White w/Brown: (Switched +12 VDC) - PURSUIT
When +12VDC is applied to the White w/Brown wire, the DLP
lights will activate in Pursuit Mode (alternately flashing).
Green w/Yellow: (Switched +12 VDC) - DLP TAKEDOWN
When +12VDC is applied to the Green w/Yellow wire, the DLP
lights will activate in Takedown Mode (steady burn). This mode
will override the flashing LED mode above, if both the White w/
Brown and Green w/Yellow wires have +12VDC applied to
them.
DLP
Lights
Warning Lights

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Button Operation
Operating Instructions
Functions Switched Through Wires
Main control of this light is done though four of the wires in the harness. They
should be connected to +12VDC through 4 switches (user supplied) as described
in the Wiring section.
Applying power to the appropriate wire elicits the functions described below.
LED Flashing Mode (Orange w/Red)
The Warning LEDs will flash according to the pattern you have selected (See
Pattern Select/Burst Mode Button section on next page).
All LED Steady Burn Mode (Green w/Red)
The Warning LEDs will not flash, but instead will remain lit, similar to Takedown
lights.
DLP Pursuit Mode (White w/Brown)
The LED DLP lights will flash, alternating back and forth at the speed you had
selected when this function was last deactivated (See Pattern Selection
section on next page).
DLP Takedown Mode (Green w/Yellow)
The LED DLP lights will not flash, but instead will remain lit.
DLP
Lights
Warning Lights

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The Map Light Button
The button on the left is the Map Light switch. Depressing the button once
will illuminate the "night vision" map light (located at the center of the
lightbar). Pressing the button again will turn the map light off.
Pattern Select/Burst Mode Button
The button to the right of the map light is the Pattern Select/Burst Mode button. This
is a momentary switch and has four different functions, depending upon which mode
the light is in (i.e. which wire is activated).
Operation (CONT'D)
Please note that this button will only function properly if ONLY
the single wire indicated has +12VDC applied to it. If ultiple
functions are activated, the Indicator LED will flash four (4) quick
ti es, indicating an error.
Warning LEDs in Flashing Mode (Only Orange w/Red wire activated):
If the Star Phantom
®
is in Flashing Mode, the Pattern Select/Burst Mode button
will act as the Pattern Select button. Each time this switch-button is depressed,
The Star Phantom
®
will cycle to the next pattern. The Star Phantom
®
is
designed with thirty-five different patterns (see next page).
Warning LEDs in Steady Burn (Takedown) Mode ( Only Green w/Red wire activated ):
If the Star Phantom
®
is in the Steady Burn Mode, the Pattern Select/Burst Mode
will “burst” your LEDs into a super-bright, high-power mode (takedowns). This
mode will activate for approximately 3 seconds then revert to the standard steady
burn mode. Please Note: Immediately after the 3 second “Burst Mode” has
ended, the light will be “locked out” of Burst Mode for 3 seconds.
DLP LEDs activated in Pursuit (flashing) Mode:
If only the Red and White w/Brown wires have +12VDC applied to them, the DLP
lights will be in Pursuit Mode (alternating back and forth). The Pattern Select/Burst
Mode button will allow you to select which speed you would like these lights to
alternate at 1.6FPS or 2.4FPS. Each time this switch-button is depressed and
released, the DLP lights will change speed. Note: The indicator LED will
momentarily go off while the button is pressed in.
DLP LEDs in Steady Burn (Takedown) Mode ( Only Green w/Yellow wire activated ):
If the Star Phantom
®
DLP LEDs are in the Steady Burn Mode, the Pattern
Select/Burst Mode button will “burst” them into a super-bright, high-power mode
(takedowns). This mode will activate for approximately 3 seconds then revert to
the standard steady burn mode. Please Note: Immediately after the 3 second
“Burst Mode” has ended, the light will be “locked out” of Burst Mode for 3 seconds.

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• If at anytime you would like to go directly to the Slow Warn (pattern #1), simply press, and
hold the pattern select button for approximately 3 seconds. When the LEDs flash once,
release the button and the light will be in the Slow Warn pattern.
• If you would like to place the light back into the default pattern (Pattern 28: Alternating Pre-
Pop Tripleflash, Alternating Doubleflash, Alternating Flicker), simply press and hold the
pattern select button until the LED’s flash twice (approx. 6 seconds). Then release the
button and the light should be in the default pattern.
• Toggle Mode: Pressing and holding the pattern select button until the LED’s flash three
times (approx. 9 seconds) will toggle the “steady output” for patterns 31 and 32 (i.e. swaps
which arrays are steady burn and which are flashing).
• Indicator LED: Pressing and holding the pattern select button until the LED’s flash four
times (approx. 12 seconds) will disable or enable the indicator LED.
• The light will remember the pattern it was in when turned off and display the same pattern
when re-activated.
21 Slow Warn, Superfast Warn
22 All Singleflash, All Flicker
23 Alt. Double, ALT. Quad w/Post Pop
24 All Double, ALL. Quad w/Post Pop
25 Alt Double, Alt. Pre-Pop Quad, Alt. Quad w/Post
Pop, Alt Flicker
26 All Double, All Quintflash, All Quadflash w/Post
Pop, All Flicker
27 All Quadflash w/Post Pop, All Doubleflash, All
Flicker
28 Alt. Pre-Pop Triple, Alt. Doubleflash, Alt Flicker **
29 Alt. Pre-Pops, Alt. Flicker, Superfast Warn
3 Delta Omega, All. Double, All. Flicker
31 One Output Steady---Other Output Singleflash †
32 One Output Steady---Other Output Short-Long †
33 Warn Medium (Alt. Long Singleflash) †
34 Alt. Short - Alt. Long †
35 Cycle All
† = These Patterns meet California Title 13 and SAE J595
specifications in Red and Blue versions of the model
ULB42-DLP and ULB44-DLP.
1 Slow Warn *
2 Fast Warn
3 Superfast Warn
4 Warn Fade
5 Pre-Pop Warn
6 All Singleflash
7 Alt. Tripleflash
8 All Tripleflash
9 Alt. Quadflash w/Post Pop
1 All Quadflash w/Post Pop
11 Alt. Quintflash
12 All Quintflash
13 Alt. Pre-pop Quintflash
14 All Flicker
15 Alt. PSU Flicker
16 One Side Pop, Other Side Rapid Fire
17 One Side Rapid Fire, Other Pop
18 Comet 1
19 Comet 2
2 Delta Omega (Flash Rate Sweep)
* Default Pattern #1
** Default Pattern #2
Warning LED Pattern List
Indicator LED
Located on the bottom of The Star Phantom
®
, below the Map Light is an Indicator
LED. When your light is activated in any mode, this LED will flash to alert you to the
lightbar activity in the daylight.
Active Mode Indicator LED Display
Warning LED Flashing Mode Fast Flash
DLP LED Flashing Mode Slow Flash (overrides Fast Flash)
Warning LED Steady Burn or
DLP Takedown (Steady Burn) Steady (overrides Fast or Slow Flash)
Warning LED Burst Mode Flicker (overrides Steady, Fast or Slow Flash)
This light may be optionally de-activated if you wish. To do this, while the light is
running, hold down the Pattern Select Button for approximately 12 seconds, until the
light flashes 4 times. This will disable (or enable) the indicator LED.
Operation (CONT'D)

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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 1 , 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.
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 product, please contact our
Customer Servi e 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.