Single-channel load for LED lamps, 12/24V

LED pendant lights have significantly lower current consumption compared to incandescent lamps thanks to modern LED technology. However, this can pose a problem for the trailer lighting control circuits of some cars. If the towing vehicle's control circuits are set for incandescent trailer lighting, they detect an error (e.g. a broken bulb) when a low-power LED lamp is connected and in some cases even cut off the power supply. These situations are precisely what the additional load for LED flashlights solves. Primarily, the additional load is intended only for the function of the direction indicator lamp (turn signal), because most cars in operation today are equipped with at least a simple indication of a defective turn signal bulb, e.g. by increasing the frequency of the flashing light. The use of an additional load for other LED functions (brake lights, tail lights, fog lights, reversing lights) is not recommended by the manufacturer, but may be functional (we have tested the functionality for some vehicle types). Theoretically, it would be possible to use one additional load for each function (left turn signal, right turn signal, left tail light, right tail light, brake lights, fog light, or reversing light). The recommended solution, however, is to have the towing vehicle's control circuitry for the trailer's LED lighting reconfigured by an authorised workshop.

Parameters:

• voltage: 12V/24V
• consumption: 26W
• temperature fuse: 120 ^o C
• dimensions:130 x 90 x 20 mm
• cable length: 2 x 95 mm

Instructions for use:

• the additional load must be mounted on a surface of at least 400 ^cm2 with good thermal conductivity
• additional ballast must not be installed near fuel tanks and fuel lines
• the device is designed for directional LED flashlight only, even though it can also work with flashlights with other functions
• if the internal circuits of the auxiliary load overheat, the device will automatically disconnect and stop working; after the temperature drops, the device will automatically resume operation
• if the connected LED directional lamp fails, the device is disconnected
• the device automatically detects and adapts to 12V or 24V supply voltage; switching to 24V mode occurs at a voltage of approx. 18V
• colour differentiation of input/output wires: white wire - carcass, black wire - plus pole
• the additional load is connected between the inlet to the directional lamp and the lamp, i.e. the cable inlet is connected to the input of the additional load and the directional LED lamp is connected to the output of the additional load
• the output side of the additional load is marked with a round rivet with a diameter of approx. 4 mm

The single-channel device is designed to connect a directional LED directional lamp to one side of the trailer. Two of these single channel devices or one dual channel device must be used to connect the LED turn signals on either side of the trailer.