TowMate PLC2 Series User manual

TowMate, LLC. : 15827 Serenity Point Ln. : Rogers, AR 72756 : Phone [phone] : Fax [phone]
PLC2/PLC2.5 Series Guide to Operations
Thank you for purchasing a TowMate Lighting System!
System Features:
Your complete system should include:
oTwo wire install, grommet-mount, intelligent LED round marker light.
Installs easily with only two wires!
oOur patent pending technology eliminates the need to wire the lights directly to the
control or switch panel in the cab. Instead, our design allows the system to operate
by simply hooking the two components (control and light) up to power and ground.
50,000 hour lamp life
Lifetime Warranty
oCovers Electronics and LED’s
If ever the light fails to get a signal or an LED burns out, TowMate will replace the
defective unit at no cost.

TowMate, LLC. : 15827 Serenity Point Ln. : Rogers, AR 72756 : Phone [phone] : Fax [phone]
Installation Instructions:
1. Decide which power source you will be tapping into in order to power the light.
a. Connecting to power and ground that is switched with the ignition or the tail lights is a
simple way to power the unit utilizing existing wiring.
2. Mount the light using the included rubber grommet.
3. When installing the controller, tap into any 12V+ source that is accessible from the dash
area.
4. The unit should now be fully operational.
Operating Instructions:
1. Before linking the light to the control, apply power and wave a magnet over the light to
configure it either as a marker when power is applied, or to come on when the switch it is
linked to is activated.
2. Determine which lights you wish to activate when a particular switch or function is
activated at the controller/switch panel.
3. Activate the selected switch or pattern on the controller/switch panel.
4. With the desired pattern/switch activated, wave a magnet over the light(s) you wish to
activate with it.
a. The light should now come on any time the selected pattern/switch is activated from
the control panel.
5. Once linked, activate the light and choose from several pre-programed patterns of the
light by waving a magnet over it once again.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for each light strip you wish to program. They can all activate with
different functions, all together, in pairs, or any way that suits your needs.
Instructions for Adjusting Controller Signal Power:
Some PLC installations require more signal power than other installs. The following is an
explanation of the procedure for setting the output power level.
1. Preparing your control
a. Apply 12V power to the 6-button control. Verify that the PLC indicator is flashing
red/green. Also, verify that all other functions are “activating” on the control.
b. REMOVE POWER

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2. While pressing and holding the top left (Button 1/Left Arrow), reapply power.
a. The upper left LED will stay on steady.
b. The current power level setting is displayed on the bottom 3 LEDs. See example
picture.
3. Press the upper right button to change the power level.
a. Each press will increment the power setting one position. Once the max level is
reached, the power level will loop back to zero with the next press of the button.
(Low Power) (High Power)
4. To finish the power level setup, disconnect and reconnect power.
5. To verify the power setting, repeat step 2.
Warranty/Service:
1. As with all TowMate products, there is a lifetime warranty on the electronics and LED’s.
2. If you have any questions, or think you may require service, please call [phone],
and we will be happy to help.