SoundOff Signal Nova ETN8150 Strobe Power Supply User Manual

Below you will find brief information for Strobe Power Supply Nova ETN8150. This manual describes the features and installation of the SoundOff Signal Strobe Power Supply Nova ETN8150, capable of controlling up to 8 strobe lights. It also covers the various flash patterns and special modes available.

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NOVA™ STROBE POWER SUPPLY
(ETN8150)
WARNING
Figure A.
High Voltage! Please wait 5 minutes after
shutting this unit OFF before attempting
service. Warranty void if seal is broken.
Included with the Power Supply:
1. One Power/Flash Control Wire Harness consisting of one
AMP 12 pin connector with ten wires: 2 red (+), 2 black (-),
violet, blue, green, yellow, orange, brown and white.
2. Install the strobe light heads in the preferred locations.
3. String the 3-Wire Strobe Cable between each individual
light 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
WARNING
This power supply is NOT waterproof.
This Strobe Power Supply must be
mounted in an area protected from the
weather and water.
STROBE POWER SUPPLY
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage
Current
Power
Fuse
Number of Heads
8-30 Vdc
16 Amps @ 12.8 Vdc
150 Watts
15 Amp (2)
8
INSTALLATION
1. First, install the Strobe Power Supply in a protected location using the power supply itself as a template. THE POWER
SUPPLY MUST BE MOUNTED TO A METAL SURFACE.
Make sure all connectors are easily accessible.
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.
4. Insert the pins on each end of the conductor cables into
the AMP connectors. Each end of these cables has a factory
crimped pin on each of the three wires, see Figure B.
NOTE
It is important to follow the correct color code
when inserting the pins into the AMP
connectors.
5. Connect the cables to the strobe light heads.
6. Next, plug the other end of the cable into the light head
output socket on the Strobe Power Supply, see Figure A. The
location of the connector for each light head attached to the
unit will be determined by the flash pattern selected, see Figure D.
7. Plug the Power/Flash Control Wire Harness assembly
into the Power/Flash Control Input Socket. Connect the Strobe
Power Supply to the power source to complete the installation (see “Power/Flash Control Wire Harness Assembly” section).
MALE AMP CONNECTOR
(to be mated with the AMP output
socket on the Power Supply)
plied 15 Amp fuses at the battery. Connect the black wires to
the negative (-) side of the battery or to vehicle chassis.
NOTE
To extend the power (+) and ground (-) wires,
use the following as a guide.
1 to 10 ft. use 16 AWG wire
10 to 20 ft. use 14 AWG wire
20 to 30 ft. use 12 AWG wire
30 to 50 ft. use 10 AWG wire
RIDGE INDICATES
LOCATION OF Hole #1
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
#12
#10
#8
#6
#4
#2
#11
#9
#7
#5
#3
#1
BLACK Hole #11
FEMALE AMP CONNECTOR
WHITE Hole #7
YELLOW Hole #5
BLUE Hole #3
BLACK Hole #1
RED Hole #12
VIOLET Hole #10
BROWN Hole #8
ORANGE Hole #6
GREEN Hole #4
RED Hole #2
Figure C. Amp 12 Pin 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
SWITCH CONTROL OPTIONS
Figures E and F show some of the standard switch control
options that can be easily wired to complete a Strobe Light
System.
AMP WIRE HARNESS
(attached to Strobe Light Head)
Figure E shows a high/low single pattern control system.
Figure B.
Figure F shows a high/low multiple pattern control system.
POWER/FLASH CONTROL WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY
The Power/Flash Control Wire Harness assembly consists of
an AMP 12 pin connector with 10 wires: 2 red (+), 2 black (-),
violet, blue, green, yellow, orange and white. The red and
black wires provide power and ground, respectively. The blue,
green, yellow, orange and white wires are used for pattern
selection. The violet wire controls the day/night (high/low)
intensity feature of the power supply, see Figure C.
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.
The high/low intensity feature allows the strobe lights to be
switched into low power or reduced intensity. This feature is
useful for night time use. When the violet wire is powered, the
power supply is switched to low intensity. When the power is
removed, the power supply switches to high intensity mode.
If the high/low feature is not wanted, simply do not install the
violet wire.
The Power/Flash Control Harness assembly must be connected to the Power/Flash Control Input Socket located on
the Strobe Power Supply, see Figure A. Use 18 gauge wire to
extend the violet, blue, green, yellow, orange and white wires,
if necessary, to a customer supplied switching system, see
Figures E and F. Connect the red wires to the positive (+)
side of the battery making sure to place two customer sup-
WARRANTY
SoundOff Signal warranties the ETN8150 Nova™ Strobe Power
Supply for five (5) years from the date of purchase to the original purchaser against any manufactured defects or workmanship. This warranty is a 100% replacement value warranty. It
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.
2 1
2 1
3
3
3
VIOLET
Direct Connection
Optional Connection
6
2 1
3
2 1
3
5
3
2 1
2 1
VIOLET
GREEN
ALTERNATING FLASH
BROWN
RED (+)
3
2 1
4
8
SIMULTANEOUS FLASH B
RED (+)
3
7
BLACK (-)
ORANGE
2
6
ALTERNATING FLASH
BLACK (-)
3
2 1
3
3
2 1
2 1
3
1
BROWN
SIMULTANEOUS FLASH B
ALTERNATING FLASH
5
WHITE
GREEN
ORANGE
4
BLUE
3
YELLOW
3
3
3
3
2
3
RED (+)
RED (+)
1
2 1
BLACK (-)
2 1
2 1
2 1
2 1
BLACK (-)
2 1
SIMULTANEOUS FLASH A
WHITE
BLUE
YELLOW
SIMULTANEOUS FLASH A
7
8
ALTERNATING FLASH
Figure D.
OPTIONAL STROBE POWER SUPPLY
DIAGNOSTIC PANEL
BLACK (-)
FOR USE WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPPED POWER SUPPLIES ONLY
FUSE FUSE
15 AMP
(+) 8-30 VDC
1
2
1
2
1
3
4
3
4
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
8
15 AMP
BROWN
RED (+)
VIOLET
GREEN
ORANGE
WHITE
YELLOW
BLUE
BLACK (-)
RED (+)
NOTE
One control wire must be
connected for the Power
Supply to FLASH.
HIGH/LOW
INTENSITY SWITCH
15 AMP
FUSE
(+) 8-30 VDC
SPST ON/OFF SWITCH
(REAR VIEW)
2.
BLACK (-)
LOW
INTENSITY
LOW
INTENSITY
LOW
INTENSITY
4 - HEAD
PEDIPNL4/
PEDIPNL4WP
6 - HEAD
PEDIPNL6/
PEDIPNL6WP
8 - HEAD
PEDIPNL8
MOUNTING OPTIONS:
1.
Figure E. Power/Flash Control
2
Display will snap into any existing
panel with a 22.5mm x 40mm hole.
Remove tabs from the back of
display and adhere to mounting
surface using double sided tape.
TABS
INSTALLATION:
Plug the RJ11 end of the cable into the Diagnostic Display.
Route the other end of the cable to the Power Supply and
connect the 4-pin Amp Connector.
(+) 8-30 VDC
OPERATION:
15 AMP
(+) 8-30 VDC
RED (+)
15 AMP
FUSE
BROWN
15 AMP
VIOLET
GREEN
ORANGE
WHITE
YELLOW
BLUE
BLACK (-)
FUSE FUSE
RED (+)
SPST ON/OFF SWITCHES
(REAR VIEW)
Figure F. Power/Flash Control
Each numbered LED will flash with the corresponding
numbered Strobe Tube showing everything is operational. If
an LED light stay ON, instead of flashing, there is a problem
with that particular Strobe Tube or Strobe Cable. Low
Intensity LED will indicate when the Power Supply is low
power.
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.
SPECIAL MODE
To select any one of the different flash modes, simply connect the Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Brown and White wires to a
switch in the following combinations. Connect the wires marked “POWER” to (+) 10-30 Vdc and remove the unused wires or
connect them to (-) ground.
Function
Yellow
Green
Blue
POWER
Heads 2, 3
Heads 1, 4
POWER
Heads 1, 2, 3, 4
POWER
POWER
Heads 5, 6, 7, 8
POWER
Heads 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
POWER
Heads 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
POWER
POWER
All Heads
POWER
POWER
POWER
Brown
White
Orange
Outputs 1-4 / Outputs 5-8
POWER
Quad Flash / Quad Flash
POWER
Quint Flash / Quint Flash
WarpFlash™ / WarpFlash™
POWER
Inter-Cycle™ Flash / Cycle Flash
POWER
Inter-Cycle™ Flash / Quad Flash
POWER
Inter-Cycle™ Flash / WarpFlash™
POWER
WarpFlash™ / Quad Flash
POWER
POWER
WarpFlash™ / Quint Flash
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER
! 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.
Failure to consult and follow the vehicle
manufacturer’s mounting recommendations
may result in serious personal injury or death.
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Key features

8 Outputs
150 Watts
64 Flash Patterns
High/Low Intensity Switch
Special Modes
Easy Wiring
Weatherproof
5 Year Warranty

Frequently asked questions

The Nova ETN8150 can control up to 8 strobe lights.

The Nova ETN8150 operates on 8-30 Vdc, draws 16 Amps at 12.8 Vdc, and has a power output of 150 Watts.

The Nova ETN8150 offers 64 different flash patterns and can switch through them using the included wire harness and a compatible switching system.

The Nova ETN8150 has a 5-year warranty from the date of purchase against manufacturing defects or workmanship.

The installation process involves mounting the power supply in a protected location, connecting the strobe light heads, and routing the cables according to the included instructions.