Panther BLT Multifunction Brake and Signal unit

"Our Knowledge Section"

Here's what makes a
real difference in high
amperage electronics.

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Others

Standard
"Dual" Mosfets

We offer dual power control mosfets as standard.

Other manufacturers use single mosfets and some

offer dual as an option. You get the most rugged

circuit when buying Kriss.

The answer to your question "Do we actually build our own circuit board assembly?" YES and right here in Tucson!

Product Information

"Our 557 BLT" is the only unit on the market" that has dual processor circuits operating both the
"brake" and "signals".

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Kriss dual processor technology

Nothing else on the market has the features of our Panther BLT.

1. We use Microprocessor technology which puts us out in front of the others that are still using 1970's technology.
2. There's no need for any special load equalizers to operate your signals as running lights.
3. Different operating functions are available in one single unit. There's no need to purchase separate units for steady lights or flashing or

wigwag or different flash speeds, etc. You simply select a program.
4. You don't lose the the use of turn signals operated independently of our unit by the bikes signal system. This is built in as a safety feature.

"Programmable SMT circuit design"© (Here's something you should read)
There are some important design features that separate a Kriss brake flasher from the others on the market, especially the cheaply priced units. We use a programmable microprocessor to control the circuit operation rather than the ancient binary counter design. Granted the binary design is much cheaper to build but it doesn't offer different programs that can be changed by the user. Our circuit board design incorporates Surface Mount Technology (SMT) just the like the motherboard in your computer rather than a "Through Hole" design. If you've ever seen an older style circuit board with the component leads bent down and inserted through the little hole and soldered this is through hole assembly. One of the main drawbacks to through hole is that the component leads tend to break when subjected to vibration. Of course we have vibration from the road and other sources when dealing with motorcycles. For this reason it's necessary to encapsulate through hole circuits in a hard resin based material to reduce the effects of vibration. This works well enough but prevents repair or component replacement should the circuit suffer from some minor electrical damage if connected improperly. In effect, these are what's considered throw away products. The resin potting also serves the purpose of drawing heat away from the circuit (heat sinking) which is needed for the transistors associated with Cmos binary circuits. Our brake flasher lasts much longer, almost indefinitely, because we use a mosfet design that runs cold and doesn't generate life shortening heat like the others. Our flashers are built on the same design as our high power headlight modulators.

Our Panther units DO NOT use "load equalizers" (load multipliers) which prevent you from using hazard flashers or your security system. See product information below for more details.

This table provides you the features for the "503" and "557" models

Based on program setting for signals to light or flash when brakes are being used.
Item	Operation	Rear signals light or flash when the brake is applied.	Does not light signals when turn signals are operating	Flashes fender brake light	Additional information
"503" Running Light Flasher	Rear signals only	X	X
"557" Integrated Brake & Signal system	Brake & Rear Signals	X	X	X	Fender brake light still flashes if turn signals are in use.

All of our rear signal units are normally used on stock single contact signal bulbs or LED's. Kriss "Easy TouchWire Programming" © (programming internal code is simple, being accomplished at the unit, by touching a wire to +12 volts and doesn't require any external hardware or computer)
Our different programs give you the flexibility to change to any of the following options. You can choose any or several of these options in combination at any time.

Here's a sample of just a couple of the program options you can choose. The rear signals flash when braking. Signals operate as running lights when not braking.
Different Signal Programs - 17 choices

Running light operation - On or Off. (factory setting is On)

Brake/signal operation - Signals flashing (factory setting is Kriss 4x4)

Kriss 4x4 sequence.

Apply the brakes and signals wigwag four times then changing to four flashes, then steady ON until the brakes are released.

Signals (brake operation) - On (steady).

Signals (brake operation) - 2 sec. flash.

Signals (brake operation) - Short wigwag for several seconds and then On steady.

Signals (brake operation) - Constant wigwag left and right .

Flash rates of fast or slow.

There's even an off mode for selecting only stock operation of the signals if this is ever needed.
Different Brake Light Programs - 7 choices

Our Special " Keep your distance "

sequence that's active and repeats over and over as long as the brakes are applied. It has 4 rapid flashes followed by

a long 3.5 sec. steady bright and then starts again. (factory setting)

A short 2 sec. flash period then ON steady.

Constant flash while braking.

Select between fast and slow flash rates.

California mode: Four flashes of the light within a maximum period of 4 sec. and

then remaining on steady until brakes are released. (reqd. under Calif. regulations)

Virginia Mode: 3 flashes and steady On.

Everything in one unit. Ours is the only running light unit that offers you these operating choices in a single unit. Any of the programs can be selected at anytime you want to make a change.
Easily make turn signals operate as running lights, brake lights or both. As running lights they operate at reduced intensity consistent with running lights. This also protects the lamp housings from excessive heat.
Load Equalizers are NOT USED or required with Panther units. Our units aren't dependent on high loads to operate. The others available on the market are built for low cost mass marketing and don't use microprocessor controlled solid state mosfet circuits like those used in the engineering designs of Kriss units. They use a load equalizer to create increased load on the factory flashers and make the bulbs illuminate. These load equalizers "multipliers" increase current flow through the bulb filaments and significantly increase power consumption by creating large amounts of heat when the current is wasted directly to frame ground. When a load equalizer is installed your turn signals cannot be used with stock or aftermarket hazard flashers, as part of a security system or with our Panther systems because the high electrical loads applied across both circuits by the load equalizer (load multiplier) will burn up the flasher.
Release the brake mid-cycle and the flash cycle immediately stops. It does not have to complete the cycle.

This flasher works with incandescent bulbs as well as LED's

Standard bulbs and LED's can be operated by our running light flasher.
Automatically performs a visual self test each time you start the motorcycle.
Turn signals still operate normally. The running light unit automatically turns off when signals are in use to avoid confusion.
Does not require any mechanical changes to the bulbs or require adding double sockets and added wiring.
There's nothing extra to buy. All wire terminals, connectors and switch to control the hazard function are included. This unit reduces the wiring that was involved when the separate Panther and Hazard Flasher units both are installed for these functions.
The latest in miniaturization offers a small, totally solid state, rugged unit that will fit easily most motorcycles. It's only 1½" x 1½" x ¾".

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This is from Dan M. in Edmond, Ok.
On my Triumph Rocket finally, after weeks of worrying about modifying the wiring in a new motorcycle I started and the install was easy. Worked correctly on the first try. The most difficult part was deciding where I wanted the box. I think this device is going to perform better than the Priority Lites products I have used on my other bikes. Installs in a much smaller space and I really like the programming options the others don't have. The club riders are going to ask about this stuff and I will be happy to point them your way.

This is what we do build.

Why we don't build a plug and play unit. Shown on the right is what would be required to build a plug and play flasher. It's necessary to build what's called a breakout harness that connects in between the OEM male and female plugs that carry the brake light, taillight, turn signals and ground. The breakout wires would then connect to our flasher. Not only is this added expense but the greatest problem is that separate units would be required for every make and model motorcycle on the road with a "very significant" price increase. We prefer to keep our design universal and simple.

This is what we don't build.

NOTE: If your motorcycle has a security system it's necessary to use our Alarm System Isolator. Our Security/Alarm System Isolator removes the added circuit capacitance of signal light accessories when you turn off the ignition switch. This allows normal activation of the alarm system. The isolator is sold for $29.96 when purchased at the same time of ordering the Panther unit otherwise it's sold separately for $39.95. (sorry, no exceptions)

The Kriss engineering design incorporates the latest technology setting us apart from others by allowing the light to continue working in the event the unit ever failed. It also has other safety features when the turn signals are operating that are unique to the Kriss design.

Check here to see the differences along with the operations of our different programmable brake and signal units.

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Please Note: Requires stock 12 volt turn signal circuit. This unit is not intended to be used on turn signal systems that have been modified with a load equalizer.
(Not intended for use on BMW Can-Bus models)

* Retail price $209.95. Last price increase was 2006, subject to change without notice.
* Extra wiring diagrams are offered separately.