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Starlight Manual

Check to confirm all parts of the Wireless Helmet Brake Light are included:

• Receiver, including 4- CR2032 batteries
• Transmitter, consisting of one of the following, 1157 bulb type, 3157 bulb type, or wired in type.
• Cleaning package

Installation procedure

1. Select the position on the helmet to install the light. The light should be located high enough on the helmet so it shines directly behind the motorcycle at approximately the eye level of a following driver when the brakes are applied.
2. Clean the surface of the helmet in the area where the two brake light receiver pads will be adhered.
3. Remove the plastic covers from the adhesive on the back of the two receiver pads and adhere the pads to the helmet making sure that they fit the curve of helmet. The center light bar portion of the brakelight should be relaxed and generally follow the helmet surface so it doesn’t exert pressure on the pads.

Testing of Brakelight Receiver

1. Press the “Power” button once. The LED lights should blink one time, indicating that the power is “ON”.
2. Press the “Power” button a second time, the LED lights blink twice indicating the power is “OFF”
3. Turn the “Power” on and press the “Warning Signal” button once. The LED lights will blink continuously.
4. Press the “Power” button to turn the power “OFF”.

Installation of Transmitter

1. Insure that you have the correct Transmitter for your motorcycle. Motorcycles generally use a type 1157 taillight/brakelight or a type 3157 taillight/brakelight. If one of these is not used or if the high intensity transmitter bulb does not fit in the taillight assembly a separate 2 wire transmitter will need to be wired into the system.
2. Remove the taillight lens and remove the taillight bulb. Replace the bulb with the correct 1157 or 3157 LED high intensity transmitter bulb. If the 1157 bulb is used, insure the offset socket lock pins are positioned correctly; they should be positioned identical to those on the removed bulb. Test the bulbs by turning on the motorcycle taillights. The LED high intensity transmitter bulb should be on as a taillight (half power). Apply the brakes. The LED bulb should light all 12 LED’s (full power). If the 3157 bulb does not light up as described, remove it, rotate 180 degrees and reinstall.
3. Test the Helmet Brakelight system by turning on the Helmet mounted Brakelight receiver and applying the motorcycle brakes. The Helmet Brakelight will illuminate.

Installation of the Two-Wire Transmitter

1. In a convenient location, usually under the seat, locate the hot wire (positive) and the neutral (negative) wire leading to the Brake Light element, on some motorcycles the frame is used as the neutral or ground side of the circuit.
2. Using the supplied wire-clip connect the red wire of the transmitter to the hot (positive) wire.
3. Using the supplied wire-clip connect the black wire of the transmitter to the neutral (negative) wire or a ground location.
4. Tape or Zip Tie the transmitter and wires securely within the motorcycle.
5. The transmitter contains a red LED, which will light when the brakes are applied to indicate it is energized.
6. Test the Helmet Brakelight system by turning on the Helmet mounted Brakelight receiver and applying the motorcycle brakes. The Helmet Brakelight will illuminate.

Battery Replacement

1. There is a “low battery indicator” built into the LED receiver. When the “power” button intermittently glows red, it indicates the batteries should be replaced to maintain proper operation of the Helmet Brakelight system.
2. Use the proper screwdriver to remove the battery compartment covers from each side of the Brakelight Receiver unit. Remove the old batteries and replace with 4 new CR2032 batteries taking care to maintain proper polarity. Replace the battery covers. The CR2032 batteries are available from electronics and hardware stores or directly from Atlantis Power Sports.
3. Battery life will vary with driving style and brake use. New batteries should provide about 20 hours of “Brake On” time.

Sleep Mode

The Brakelight Receiver contains a feature to conserve battery power called sleep mode. If the Brakelight has not been energized, i.e.: brakes applied, for a 2-hour time period, it will go into a sleep mode where all battery use is curtailed. This saves battery power if the receiver is not turned off after use. To re-energize the receiver you must push the power button.

Pairing the Receiver and Transmitter

Each Transmitter transmits a unique signal. A new Helmet Brakelight comes paired to its transmitter. The receiver must be paired to the Transmitter to receive its signal. If you replace the Transmitter, or if you wish to use the Helmet Brakelight with two or more motorcycles you must pair the Receiver to the unique Transmitter. This is a simple procedure as described below.

1. Open the battery cover on the side that contains the power and warning switch by removing the two screws. Remove the battery located closest to the LED light strip. Keep the other 3 batteries in position. Look into the battery chamber and locate two small holes about ¼” apart in the floor of the chamber. These are the resetting or “pairing” contacts. Make a pairing tool by forming a paper clip or other wire in a “U” shape to fit in the two holes of the “pairing” contacts.
2. Power on the transmitter on the motorcycle you are pairing with. The transmitter must remain on until the pairing is complete.
3. At the same time, press the pairing tool into the two small holes in the battery case and press and hold the power “on-off” button on the receiver. Hold for 2 seconds and release the “on-off” button. All 18 LED’s should light up at this moment.
4. Remove the pairing tool. The receiver is now in “automatic mode” and is searching for the wireless RF signal from the transmitter on the motorcycle. The 18 LED’s will flash irregularly during this procedure. Two scenarios will occur depending on the success or failure of the pairing process.
1. All 18 LED’s stop flashing and resume normal lighting functions in 3 seconds, indicating that the reset and pairing was a success.
2. All 18 LED’s keep flashing irregularly until they automatically shut down which is shown by flashing twice in 3 seconds. This indicates the reset and pairing failed. Please repeat the above steps 1 thru 4.

Test that the light is functioning correctly. Reassemble the battery and battery cover. The procedure is completed.

Note: The standard product is not intended for use on light systems equipped with ECS (Electrical Computer System). Please consult with your dealer about specific requirements.

Specifications

Transmitter (Bulb Type)

• Type: Qty 12 individual LED’s with transmitter
• Power: 12 Volt, negative ground
• Weight: 12 gm
• Frequency: 433.92 MHz
• Socket Type: 1157 or 3157

Transmitter (Two Wire Type)

• Power: 12Volt, negative ground
• Weight: 0.85 oz.
• Frequency: 433.92Mhz
• Effective Distance: 6.5 Ft.
• Enclosure: Waterproof
• Application: Suitable for all 12Volt negative ground motorcycles

Receiver

• Type: 18 LED’s mounted on flexible circuit board with receiver circuit.
• Power: CR2032 battery X 4 pcs
• Effective Distance: Approx 6.5 Ft.
• Weight: 1.4 oz.
• Dimensions: 8.4 X 1.2 X 0.57 (inches)
• Materials: ABS and Silica gel
• Battery: Qty. 4 – CR2032