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The Electronic Headlight and Motor Controller
solves the problem of inconsistent headlight motor operation. In addition it minimizes the current through headlight
switch and steering column dimmer switch stopping deterioration of the switches. The Controller has been designed to fit in
1971 through 1974 Panteras with fuse blocks in either passenger or driver side locations. When installed in either locations
the relay wires can be connected without modification directly to the Controller.
Additional wires are added to the headlight switch and fuse connections,
none of the original wiring needs to be cut, only disconnected, re-routed and connected to the Controller. The Controller sequences
the power for the motor seperatly from the headlight power by driving the motor up, then turn on the headlights.
The revese sequence, headlights off, then the motor is driven down. This reduces the current and allows faster motor
operation.
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| 1972 installation in behind glove box |
LED indicators on the circuit board:
1- Parking light switch on
2- Headlight switch on
3- Low beam on
4- High beam on
5- Headlight up switch
6- Headlight down switch
7- Ignition on (Controller on)
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| 1974 installation in drivers side relay panel |
Why replace relays with relays? Each relay that is added
requires current to operate the contacts. Modern semiconductor technology uses minimal current, simplify wiring and retain
use of the Pantera wire harness.
Headlight current drive capabilities to 75W per headlight.
This headlight/motor
controller is featued in an article in Pnatera International, Winter 2005, #125
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DE TOMASO PANTERA ELECTRONICS
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