Intelligent Lights for the Intelligent RiderTM
How long does it take to install Photon Blaster?
A typical installation takes about 40 minutes.
Are Photon Blasters compatible with the BMW CAN-bus?
Photon Blasters are fully compatible with the BMW CAN-bus. They draw very little current and will not trip any over-current sensors.
How much current do Photon Blasters draw?
Photon Blasters draw ~ 300 milliamps (1/3 of an Amp), much less than halogen fog or marker lights. This low current drain will not affect your bike's electrical system in any way. Photon Blasters are particulalry well suited to smaller motorcycles that have limited electrical power available and that cannot use high power halogen lights.
How do Photon Blasters compare to other front safety lights?
Photon Blasters have several advantages compared to other systems on the market:
Photon Blasters are unique in their use of a modulated light, where the LED's intensity alternates rapidly between a high and a low brightness (patent pending). This innovation greatly increases the conspicuity of your motorcycle compared to a steadily burning front light.
Photon Blasters incorporate a constant current regulator that ensures high LED brightness even if the battery voltage drops as low as 9 volts. Many other LED light designs get dim and even go out entirely at voltages less than 11 volts. This current regulation feature ensures the Photon Blaster's will operate at full specified brightness even if the bike's charging system is marginal or faulty.
Photon Blasters are yellow rather than white. Studies have shown that a yellow light is noticed more readily than is a white light. Also, federal regulations limit the number of white lights on the front of a vehicle, whereas there are no such limitations for yellow lights.
If I sell my current bike, how easy is it for me to move my Photon Blasters to my new bike?
Just send us an email and we will send you at no charge, a relocation kit containing all required crimp connectors, and even a different mounting bracket if you need one. Simply detach the Photon Blasters from your old bike and install them on the new bike with the new connectors. Then tell the the bike's new owner where they can purchase a replacement Photon Blaster!"
What motorcycles are Photon Blasters compatible with?
Photon Blasters are compatible with all motorcycle makes and models. This includes all late model BMW's that use the CAN-bus.
Can I power lights other than the ones I receive with the Photon Blaster system from the Photon Blaster controller?
The Photon Blaster controller includes a current regulator that ensures a constant LED brightness independent of battery voltage. This regulator will only operate with the LED modules included with the set, and will not function with other lights.
Can I connect the Photon Blaster LED modules directly to 12 volts, without using the control module?
The Photon Blaster LED modules are designed to work only with the associated control module, and will be damaged if they are connected directly to 12 volts.