Star Headlight & Lantern StarSignal SS741MG-11 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 3

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Installation Notes 

Proper installation of the unit is essential for years of safe, reliable operation.  Please 
read all instructions before installing the unit.  Failure to follow these instructions can 
cause serious damage to the unit or vehicle and may void warranties. 
 
Qualifications - The installer must have a firm knowledge of basic electricity, vehicle 
electrical systems and emergency equipment. 
 
Keep These Instructions - Keep these instructions in the vehicle or other safe place 
for future reference.  Advise the vehicle operator of the location. 
 
UNPACKING 
Inspect the contents for shipping damage.  If found, alert the carrier immediately.  
Contents should include: 
 
 
 
 

 

 

Please contact your supplier immediately if any of these components are missing. 

Another feature allows cycling through Wail, Yelp, Phaser and Standby by providing 
a signal to the horn ring auxiliary wire when the function switch is in the Hands Free 
(HF)  position.    A  Park  Kill option is provided  for connection  to a  door  switch,  etc.  to 
disable the siren when exiting the vehicle.  The PA volume control is provided on the 
front panel of the control head, while the Radio volume is on the amplifier box.  The 
front panel is backlighted with LED’s for night visibility.  This compact unit utilizes short 
circuit,  high  voltage,  low  voltage,  and  reverse  polarity  protection  systems  for 
maximum service life. 

The SS741MG unit is designed to allow maximum versatility in mounting.  The control 
head is remote from the siren amplifier box creating a compact user interface plate 
that  can  be  flush  mounted  into  the  dashboard.    The  amplifier  box  can  then  be 
mounted  remotely  in  the  trunk,  under  the  dashboard,  under  the  seat,  or  wherever 
convenient.    

The  siren  amplifier  has  been  designed  with  several  protection  features  to  provide 
exceptional  field  service.    Excessively  high  or low  voltage  detection will  disable  the 
siren  output  to  protect  both  the  amplifier  and  the  speaker.  Fused  inputs  provide 
safety against reverse polarity.  Speaker diagnostics provides user feedback as well 
as  shutdown  protection  if  the  speaker  output  becomes  either  electrically  open  or 
shorted.    The  two  separate  independent  amplifiers  allow  redundancy  backup, 
should  one  speaker  short  out  during  operation  the  other  amplifier  and  speaker  will 
remain fully operational.  CAUTION:  These protection features will not guard against 
overloading the outputs. 

 

The SS741MG unit is available in the following different versions: 
 

SS741MG  Standard version w/ microphone mounted to the face plate. 

 

SS741MGX  Remote microphone connected to the back of the control head via 

an extension harness. 

 SS741MG-TEC  Standard Version with reversed 7-position knob functions. 

(1) instruction booklet 
(1) amplifier box 
(1) control head with microphone 
(1) microphone bracket w/(2) screws 

(1) amplifier wire harness with connector

 

(1) communication cable  

(telephone-style cable)

 

(2) control head power wires 

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Summary of Contents for StarSignal SS741MG-11

Page 1: ...FIER SIREN DUAL AMPLIFIER SIREN DUAL AMPLIFIER SIREN Installation and Operating Instructions Installation and Operating Instructions Installation and Operating Instructions Installation and Operating...

Page 2: ...ned for dual 100W speaker use It comes standard with a remote control head and a noise cancelling microphone for PA use The amplifier box contains two separate amplifiers that allow the user to operat...

Page 3: ...e life The SS741MG unit is designed to allow maximum versatility in mounting The control head is remote from the siren amplifier box creating a compact user interface plate that can be flush mounted i...

Page 4: ...and the four flush Philips head screws on the sides of the amplifier unit DO NOT REMOVE THE FOUR RECESSED SCREWS ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE AMPLIFIER Lift the top cover upwards This cover can be removed...

Page 5: ...agnum Tones The Magnum feature allows the two speakers to either have two different siren tones at the same time or can offset the same tone from one speaker to the other This sound simulates two sepa...

Page 6: ...ction To utilize the auxiliary input as the Manual function instead of the Horn function remove the third option jumper from the back of the control head See diagram BELOW Two Tone Two Tone can replac...

Page 7: ...oss Never operate this unit without adequate hearing protection for you and others in the area OSHA 1910 95 AMPLIFIER The amplifier should be mounted in a location such as the driver compartment firew...

Page 8: ...control head will only overlap this cutout hole by 1 8 on the top and the bottom Temporarily place the control head in the cutout opening to verify the alignment of the unit Remove the control head an...

Page 9: ...the amplifier to the vehicle The communication cable has both ends identical and should have one end plugged into the amplifier RJ11 port and the other end plugged into the control head RJ11 port Elec...

Page 10: ...pe wire must be connected for PA and Radio Repeat ORANGE Connect to the positive terminal or lead of Speaker 2 Be sure to use minimum size 14 AWG wire WHITE w ORANGE STRIPE Connect to the negative ter...

Page 11: ...WG 10 Orange 14 AWG 1 Red 14 AWG 2 Black 14 AWG 3 Blue 18 AWG 5 Black 14 AWG 4 Red 14 AWG 8 White 18 AWG 6 Blue 18 AWG 1 and 4 Red 2 and 5 Black BATTERY Positive Switching AUX OR Connect the Blue wire...

Page 12: ...sed on highways HF Hands Free A silent standby mode also known as Horn Ring Cycler Allows the user to cycle through the tones programmed for the WAIL YELP PHSR and OFF by repeatedly pressing the horn...

Page 13: ...hen in HF mode and a tone is active PHSR YELP WAIL The MAN button will step the siren up to the tone programmed for the next function WAIL YELP PHSR Phaser Step Up These quicker tones are used to mome...

Page 14: ...agnum Mode Rotary Switch Position Speakers 1 2 Pressing Manual Pushbutton 1 2 Phaser Wail Phaser Wail Two Tone Yelp Yelp Phaser Yelp Two Tone Wail Wail Yelp Wail Phaser Hands Free No Output Creates tw...

Page 15: ...he auxiliary input may be connected to the vehicle horn ring or other switching device It provides the same operation as pressing the HORN button or can be programmed to function like the MAN button P...

Page 16: ...ection Low voltage protection Microphone button activation Circuit breaker in supply connection Shorted speaker or speaker wire Is the vehicle voltage regulator working properly Is the connector tight...

Page 17: ...box 5 An RFI choke www digikey com P N 240 2066 STAR P N P30039 57 can be placed around the communications cable at the back of the siren amplifier box 6 You can also place a second RFI choke around t...

Page 18: ...ivation Phaser and Two Tone disable jumper programmable Two Tone activation swaps modes with Phaser jumper programmable Alternate Magnum tones jumper programmable Diagnostic Indicators Two LED indicat...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...19 CAUTION Do not cut inner area too large control head face plate only overlaps 1 8 5 7 8 5 1 4 CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION TEMPLATE 1 2 1 8 THIS INNER AREA TO BE CUT OUT 2 1 2 2 5 8 140...

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