AURORA™ STROBE POWER SUPPLY
WARNING
(ETA225)
High Voltage! Please wait 5 minutes after shutting
this unit OFF before attempting service.
NOTE
To extend the power (+) and ground (-) wires, use the
following as a guide.
1 to 20 ft. use 18AWG wire
20 to 50 ft. use 16AWG wire
STROBE POWER SUPPLY
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage
Current
Power
Fuse
Number of Heads
10-14 Vdc
2.5 Amps @ 12.8 Vdc
25 Watts
10 Amp - User Supplied
2
INSTALLATION
1. Install the strobe light heads in the preferred locations.
2. String the 3-conductor cables between the lights and the
power supply. Make sure the cable is secure along the chosen routing inside the vehicle to prevent it from damage by
chafing or binding. Be sure to keep the cable away from engine hot spots.
NOTE
When routing the cable, make sure the end with the
closed tip terminals (male pins) is toward the power
supply and the end with the open tip terminals (female
pins) is toward the light head.
FLASH
BLUE
GREEN
QUAD
WARP
70
POWER
QUINT
DOUBLE
FPM
POWER
350
POWER
70
POWER
140
Figure A.
Insert wires with male pins into
the proper locations in the male
Weather Pack Connector:
RED WIRE - HOLE A
BLACK WIRE - HOLE B
WHITE WIRE - HOLE C
3. Insert the pins on each end of the conductor cables into
the connectors. Each end of these cables has a factory crimped
pin on each of the three wires, see Figure B or C.
NOTE
It is important to follow the correct color code when
inserting the pins into the connectors.
4. Connect the cables to the strobe light heads.
5. Next, plug the other end of the cable into the Light Head
Output Socket on the Strobe Power Supply
6. Connect the red wire to the user supplied switch along
with the blue and/or green wires to get desired pattern, see
Figures A, D and E.
7. Connect the black wire to a reliable ground.
Insert wires with female pins
into the proper locations in the
female Weather Pack Connector:
RED WIRE - HOLE A
BLACK WIRE - HOLE B
WHITE WIRE - HOLE C
Figure B. Weather Pack Connectors for use with
ETA225-WP
AURORA
RED(+)
Insert wires with male pins into
the proper locations in the male
AMP connector:
RED WIRE - HOLE #1
BLACK WIRE - HOLE #2
WHITE WIRE - HOLE #3
BLACK(-)
MALE AMP CONNECTOR
(to be mated with the AMP output
socket on the Power Supply)
FEMALE AMP CONNECTOR
Insert wires with female pins into
the proper locations in the female
AMP connector:
RED WIRE - HOLE #1
BLACK WIRE - HOLE #2
WHITE WIRE - HOLE #3
10 AMP
FUSE
AMP WIRE HARNESS
(attached to Strobe Light Head)
(+) 10-30 VDC
SPST ON/OFF SWITCH
(REAR VIEW)
Figure C. Amp Connector for use with ETA225-P
Figure E. Quad Flash
BLACK(-)
To Reduce EMI emissions, ONE end of the shield (drain wire)
of the extension cable connecting the output of the power
supply to the Lighthead should be connected to ground. Make
sure ONLY ONE END of the shield is tied to ground. The
other end needs to be taped or cut.
RED(+)
BLUE
GREEN
AURORA
WARRANTY
10 AMP
FUSE
(+) 10-30 VDC
SPST ON/OFF SWITCH
(REAR VIEW)
Figure D. Double Flash
! WARNING
PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD
Mounting this device in an improper location may
impair the designed safety characteristics of
the vehicle in the event of a collision.
Consult the vehicle manufacturer before
installing this or any other aftermarket device to
determine its proper mounting location.
SoundOff Signal warranties the ETA225 Remote Strobe Power
Supply for 1 (one) full year from date of purchase, to the original purchaser, against any manufactured defects or workmanship. This warranty applies only to units installed according
to manufacturer's installation instructions and operated within
the units specifications.
Warranty is void if the unit was installed incorrectly or maliciously damaged.
All warranty claims must be accompanied by a dated proof of
purchase.
SoundOff Signal retains the right to be the sole mediator of
what constitutes defects in performance or manufacturing.
Failure to consult and follow the vehicle
manufacturer’s mounting recommendations
may result in serious personal injury or death.
ETA225 3/05
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