Connecting the remote heads, Remote power pack cabling requirements – Star Headlight & Lantern STAR-PA RP310Q User Manual
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Length (ft) Shielded Cable
SO Cable
w/Amp
w/Weatherproof
Connector
Connector
15
4415
3814-180”
20
4420
3814-240”
25
4425
3814-300”
30
4430
3814-360”
35
N/A
3814-420”
Length (ft) Shielded Cable
SO Cable
w/Amp
w/Weatherproof
Connector
Connector
40
N/A
3814-480”
45
N/A
3814-540”
50
N/A
3814-600”
55
N/A
3814-660”
60
N/A
3814-720”
Connecting The Remote Heads
1. Cable is required to connect the power pack to your remote strobe heads. Cable can be
purchased from Star:
Remote Power Pack Cabling Requirements
2.
If you intend to use your own cable for connecting the remote heads, it must meet the
following specifications: It must be three-conductor with 600V insulation, it must be a
minimum 18 AWG for 0-30 ft. or 16 AWG for 31-60 ft., and it should be UV stabilized. Star
does not recommend the use of any cable length greater than 60 feet, as the resistance may
cause a drop in voltage resulting in inconsistent or complete loss of firing in the heads.
Please use the Table below for proper cable sizes.
0-20 ft.
21-30 ft.
31-60 ft
Input Power and
Ground Wires
18 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
Wires to
Remote Heads
18 AWG
18 AWG
16 AWG
3. If you are using your own cable and need connectors to attach the cable to the power pack,
order part #CK473. The #CK473 consists of one connector (30041-20) and three male
terminals (30042-16). This is also the replacement connector for any remote heads with the
white AMP connectors (NOT weatherproof).
4. The AMP connector, found on the cables, which mates to the CK473 is a kit #CK472. The
#CK472 consists of one connector (448) and three female terminals (30042-15).
5. If you need a weatherproof connector kit for your cable to attach to our remote strobe heads,
please order part #CK702. This kit contains one connector (30185-3), three female terminals
(30042-30), and three rubber seals (30186-2).
6. If you need to order a weatherproof connector kit for your strobe head to mate with the
connector on your cable (#CK702), please order part #CK703. This kit contains one connector
(30185-4), three male pins (30042-29), and three rubber seals (30186-2).
7. For good, reliable connections between the cable system and the strobe heads in
various weather and contamination conditions, it is strongly recommended that dielectric
grease be used on the connectors. It should be applied to the rear of the connectors,
where the wires enter, as well as into each terminal area where the connectors mate,
before joining the two connectors together. We have found this procedure to be
effective even under the most extreme of conditions. Do Not Seal The Connectors
Using Silicon Or RTV.