So are you are saying that the "lights" are not just lights but that contain a electronics that produces the fast 4 flash sequence and the flasher in the picture just alternates between the two "flashing light units" ?

Les.

Yes that is correct

 

You need to be more clear about the pattern built into the light devices and the pattern of the external control circuit or device. What I think you want it for the external cir uit to b e a simple alternating power switch; so many seconds powering one light, then the same number of seconds powering the other light, while the quick flash pattern is generated by eachlight's internal citcuits.

yes / no

ak

 

You need to be more clear about the pattern built into the light devices and the pattern of the external control circuit or device. What I think you want it for the external cir uit to b e a simple alternating power switch; so many seconds powering one light, then the same number of seconds powering the other light, while the quick flash pattern is generated by eachlight's internal citcuits.

yes / no

ak

Yes that is correct. The flash pattern is regulated by the lights internal circuits.

 

An ebay cycle timer module can do this for around $5.

ak

 

An ebay cycle timer module can do this for around $5.

ak

How would I run 2 lights off one of those. The one I looked at only has one output or do some have 2 outputs?

 

hi Fendt,
Checking for New Zealand vehicle 'flashing' lights, I see that State approval is required to use flashing lights, can you confirm that you have the required approval.

Moderation.

 

hi Fendt,
Checking for New Zealand vehicle 'flashing' lights, I see that State approval is required to use flashing lights, can you confirm that you have the required approval.

Moderation.

Hi ericgibbs,

Where did you read that?? Our laws here are much different from the USA. Anyway this is for off road applications on job sites.

 

hi F,
This is the source.
As you are 'off roading' it may not apply.
E

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10590373
Clip:
As well as outlining the use of red, blue, green and white beacons, the rules say that an amber beacon may be fitted to a vehicle in accordance with a traffic management plan approved by a road-controlling authority.

It also allows for the use of an amber beacon when the vehicle is going to be stopped or driven slowly and where other road users need to be aware of this.

In all of these cases, the beacon must be approved.'

 

hi F,
This is the source.
As you are 'off roading' it may not apply.
E

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10590373
Clip:
As well as outlining the use of red, blue, green and white beacons, the rules say that an amber beacon may be fitted to a vehicle in accordance with a traffic management plan approved by a road-controlling authority.

It also allows for the use of an amber beacon when the vehicle is going to be stopped or driven slowly and where other road users need to be aware of this.

In all of these cases, the beacon must be approved.'

 

Yea these are going into vehicles which go onto sites that flashing amber lights is a health and safety issue. If you don't have them you get booted off the site regardless of what the law states. I'm presuming you are in USA? If so is it a big issue to put lights on vehicles without approval?

 

Hi F,
I am based in UK, our road laws are also fairly strict regarding private vehicle flashing lights, I am not familiar with USA rules.?
Some of our On Site rules are very strict for H&S.

Anyway, Good Luck with the project.

E

 

How would I run 2 lights off one of those. The one I looked at only has one output or do some have 2 outputs?

Some have an SPDT relay as the output. This is perfect for alternating power to two devices.

ak