Feniex Dummy Heads

[FusionWolf]

Where does one buy dummy heads for the cobra series?
I currently need a cobra 600 dummy and 2 cobra surfaces mounts that are dummy heads.
Are the t3s available in dummy heads?

Thank you guys for the info!

 

[Carlos SpicyWeiner]

any dealer can sell them.

The t3 are not available in dummy heads. They specifically have a mode that acts like a dummy mode without any delay.

 

[Sparky_911]

I buy all my dummys from that guy^^^^.

 

[FusionWolf]

any dealer can sell them.

The t3 are not available in dummy heads. They specifically have a mode that acts like a dummy mode without any delay.

Can you buy a dummy cobra 600?
I noticed the t3 have a steady burn but it shuts off in roughly 5seconds. I want to run the Whelen steadyflash pattern and it doesn't seem the t3 can handle that pattern

 

[ERM]

The lightheads in question are not designed for that type of operation, so the manufacturer has implemented that safety feature in the driver to prevent any damage from occurring to the lighthead. Hence, minimizing returns of the product and preserving the image and reliability of the product.

If you are looking for steady burn, then go with an LED flood or work light specifically designed for that operation. The LED drivers and heat sink for those lightheads have been calculated to perform at those conditions.

Tony

 

[Sparky_911]

I think Wolf is wanting to run them on a Whelen steady flash pattern, not just steady burn.

Wolf are you wanting Signalert (pattern1 on a ULF44) or steady flash (pattern 63 on ULF, also known as Signalert steady on the M series)?

 

[EastSide279]

In my experience if you want to run the Whelen steady flash pattern use a Whelen lightheaded. It does cost extra for the product but you will have more reliable results as many other brand lights don't work well or don't work at all with that pattern.

 

[FusionWolf]

I think Wolf is wanting to run them on a Whelen steady flash pattern, not just steady burn.

Wolf are you wanting Signalert (pattern1 on a ULF44) or steady flash (pattern 63 on ULF, also known as Signalert steady on the M series)?

You are right. Pattern 63 on a ulf44. The steady flash pattern implemented on mass state police cruisers. Would this be able to work with a dummy cobra 600 stick

 

[Sparky_911]

Tell ya what...I installed a ULF44 on our HMMWV a while back and I have some loose T3 and T6 heads in my demo box. We have weekly training tonight so Ill test it out and get back to you with the results.

 

[FusionWolf]

Tell ya what...I installed a ULF44 on our HMMWV a while back and I have some loose T3 and T6 heads in my demo box. We have weekly training tonight so Ill test it out and get back to you with the results.

That would be phenomenal!

 

[Sparky_911]

So I took a standard 2015 T3(set on the 5 seconds run/off pattern) and T6(set to steady burn) and cycled through the ULF44 patterns (mfg. date 2014). They all worked well. I would assume that since dummy T6 heads have no flasher circuits built in they would work as well. Video at the bottom...

I do have a few concerns.
Like ERM said, running the heads on that pattern might cause premature wear, the brightness at night (unless you wire in/use the ULF dim feature), and the effectiveness of the pattern. I think Signalert or action flash are a much better choice than steady flash.

Since you mentioned MSP, if they are using Whelen bars designed for that pattern/function they shouldn't have any problems. Using Feniex heads to
function the same way might be an issue.....

 

[FusionWolf]

So I took a standard 2015 T3(set on the 5 seconds run/off pattern) and T6(set to steady burn) and cycled through the ULF44 patterns (mfg. date 2014). They all worked well. I would assume that since dummy T6 heads have no flasher circuits built in they would work as well. Video at the bottom...

I do have a few concerns.
Like ERM said, running the heads on that pattern might cause premature wear, the brightness at night (unless you wire in/use the ULF dim feature), and the effectiveness of the pattern. I think Signalert or action flash are a much better choice than steady flash.

Since you mentioned MSP, if they are using Whelen bars designed for that pattern/function they shouldn't have any problems. Using Feniex heads to
function the same way might be an issue.....

Thank you so much for your help. I'm glad to see it works. The pattern would strictly be used for nighttime. Actionflash would be used for rest of time. And the dim function would be used as well for steadyflash. With dim enabled I don't believe I should have to much of an issue with premature wear but time will tell.

I know MSP uses steady flash on both Whelen and code 3 heads and bars so have my fingers crossed that feniex can be added to that list.
Really appreciate you going above and beyond to answer this .

 

[EricTheNerd]

So I know this thread is a bit dated now, but just wondering how your project turned out for you? I put a ULF44 in my car this weekend, with all feniex lights, and my T3's do not play nice with the steady flash pattern. They time out just before the pattern "flickers", and usually all but two just stay dark. I also have two-mode cannons and apollo F6's in my setup, and they work just fine. Just wondering if you were able to make it work?

 

[FusionWolf]

So I know this thread is a bit dated now, but just wondering how your project turned out for you? I put a ULF44 in my car this weekend, with all feniex lights, and my T3's do not play nice with the steady flash pattern. They time out just before the pattern "flickers", and usually all but two just stay dark. I also have two-mode cannons and apollo F6's in my setup, and they work just fine. Just wondering if you were able to make it work?

Ended up not going with the smart heads. Instead in the end I will be buying 6 t6 dummy heads from fever and running them to the external flasher as they do not have the time out issue

 

[FusionWolf]

Double post please delete