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(Wiring Instructions CONT’D)
Wire Functions
PLEASE NOTE:
This lightbar is shipped the wiring harness installed. Please review the
Cable Assembly
Checklist
enclosed with your bar for proper identification of your wires. Each lightbar will
have its own unique wiring key.
This harness(es) will contain a power wire (red) a ground wire (black) and 12 colored
wires for various functions.
Most applications will not use every wire
. The “dead”
wires in the harness will run into the connector, but will not be labeled on the
Cable
Assembly Checklist
. These “dead” wires can be used for additional components that
may be added at some point in the future.
Black:
(GROUND) -
The black wire is the ground wire and MUST be connected
on EVERY lightbar.
Red:
(Power/+12VDC) -
The red wire provides the main power to the
controller. Connect the red wire directly to cont12VDC through a
high-current fuse.
Please note:
The
Red w/Green Stripe
wire is only used when
programming flash patterns. This wire MUST NOT be connected
to cont12VDC!!! 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 pack
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.
All Other Colors:
The remaining wires are typically On/Off controls for the functions indicated on
your
Cable Assembly Checklist
enclosed with your bar. Most lightbars will
not use every color wire.
Connect the wires that your lightbar utilizes to +12VDC through your switches
(not included).
Bare Wire:
(Drain/Shield/GROUND) -
This wire will help eliminate RFI. We
recommend that it be connected to ground.
Red w/Green:
(Pattern Select/Touch and Release to +12VDC) -
The red w/green stripe
wire is used to select the flash pattern of your LEDs.
It will normally
remain unconnected
to your switchbox. (For more detailed instructions,
review the
Basic Pattern Programming
section on the following page).
