P115W-H3 unit is totally
self-contained. There are no hidden boxes or
switches. For some older BMW models, it
plugs in-line with hi-beam supply wire. As a
universal application, it requires the
hi-beam wire to be cut.
P115W-H3
unit comes with 1/4" Tab male/female
connectors and a ground wire pre-installed.
A spare set of matching insulated Tab
connectors for universal application is also
included.
The protective vinyl boot can be removed and
the screw-in terminals can be used for
direct connections to the bike's hi-beam
wire. This allows for a very compact
installation. The unit is 1.0" (25.4mm) by
1.35" (34.4mm), and externally mounted.
pathBlazer circuit modulates
the hi-beam current - from 100% ON to about
17% OFF. This is accomplished by using a
p-channel MOSFET, which is inherently safe.
The MOSFET is designed to fail in the ON
state. For additional safety, the circuits
DO NOT utilize the lo-beam whatsoever!
MAX power rating is 115 watts. DO NOT
EXCEED!
P115W-H3 comes with a detachable
daylight sensor, which simply plugs into the
pathBlazer. The daylight
sensor functions as a switch; it stops
modulation when it cannot see enough
daylight. Since the internal circuitry is
controlled by a microprocessor, it allows
for customizable features.
Programmable Daylight Sensor
If you turn the high beam on and then turn
the ignition on three times quickly, the
sequence is interpreted as an active command
to change the sensitivity.
Current software version v.823A allows 8
linear steps between the high and low end.
The daylight sensor has a low frequency
filter to avoid false triggering. Please
note that florescent lamps may not trigger
the sensor - it needs constant incandescent
light.
pathBlazer uses a
soft-switching technique. It throttles the
current flow through the bulb filament, so
that there's no "thermal shock" due to a
sudden inrush of current, which can damage
the bulb filament or shorten its life
considerably. This is far superior than
maintaining a small voltage!
Select hi-beam to modulate - as long as
there's sufficient daylight. If you enter a
tunnel or if it gets dark, it will stop the
modulation of the hi-beam and stay ON
steady. Select lo-beam to end modulation.
You have complete control.
Full Application Chart
Click on the chart button or
link above to download the
Application Chart in PDF
format. You will need Adobe
Acrobat 5.0 or newer version
to view or print it.
Updated 02-2007, for more
recent updates look-up your
specific application using
the Application drop-downs.
