Star Headlight & Lantern Optimax-DH RP242 - Manual (Page 4)

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Connecting the power plug for Optimax Systems
(RP242, RP244, & RP906)
The power plug should be included with your power
pak and comes complete with an 8-12” wiring
harness. This will be connected to the outlet on
your pak labeled PWR. Connect these wires as
follows:
BASIC ON/OFF WIRING:
(This setup is typically used for most “On/Off” applications)
A. The black wire should be connected to a good
chassis ground.
B. The red wire from your power plug should be
connected to +12VDC through your on/off
switch (optional).
C. If you are only operating your power pak with
an On/Off switch, you should leave the white
wire unconnected and terminate it with a wire
nut to run on constant high power.
------If you intend to utilize the HI/LO option follow the instructions below -----------
For HI/LO Operation: Make your connections as illustrated below, using the optional
#SP3860-2H-OP switch available from your dealer.
A. The black (or blue) wire from your power plug on the pak should be connected to a good
chassis ground, as should the black wire from terminal 3 of SW1 on the switch panel.
B. The red wire from your power plug will
connect to the red wire extending from
terminal 2 of SW1.
C. The fused lead from terminal 1 of SW1
on the switch panel will connect to your
+12VDC power supply.
D. The white wire from the power plug
allows utilization of the HI/LO
(Day/Night Mode) option. It will be
connected to the white wire from
terminal 1 of SW2 on the switch panel.
When the white wire is connected to
power through SW2 the pak will
operate in “Night Mode” (low power).
E. When properly wired, SW1 will be on
the left side (Front View) and switch the
pack on and off. SW2 will be located
on the right side of the switch panel
and will be used to select between low
or high power.
F. Please note: When utilizing the HI/LO
option, only apply power (+12VDC) to
the white wire when
the pak is on. Applying constant voltage to the white wire from the PWR plug, while the
pak is switched off, may result in damage to the circuitry of the pak and will void the
warranty.
Red = Power
Black or Blue = Ground
White = HI/LO Option
(Connect to +12VDC for Low Power)
PWR
CONNECT0R
POWER PLUG FOR
RP242, RP244,
AND RP906
GOOD
CHASSIS
GROUND
PLUGS
INTO
POWER
P A K
POWER
CONNECTOR
BLACK or
WHITE
GOOD
CHASSIS
GROUND
RED
OFF
SW1
RED
SW2
HIGH
BLACK
2
1
3
LOW
2
1
3
ON
CONNECT TO +12 VDC
15 AMP
FUSE
BLUE
WHITE
SP3860-2H-OP SWITCH PANEL (REAR VIEW)
(for use with the RP242, RP244, or RP906 Strobe Paks)
Wiring Diagram For Optimax Systems
Utilizing the HI/LO Option