Amber light bar with directional controller, 29 flash patterns
Amber light bar with directional controller, 29 flash patterns
Amber light bar with directional controller – 29 flash patterns from one wired display controller, and arrow keys to send traffic left, right or both ways.
An amber light bar is a slim row of LED warning lights fixed to a vehicle so that approaching drivers see it in time. This one works as a traffic advisor (also called a directional light bar): the LEDs run left, right or both ways, so it shows which side to pass instead of only flashing. Public works, utility and commercial fleet vehicles use this type of light at roadside work, lane closures and accident scenes (source). It comes in two lengths, 580 and 1130 mm.
It suits companies, workshops and anyone who has to mark a vehicle that is stopped or working on the road. Approaching drivers need to see early that they must slow down and which side to take. The light bar flashes for that, and the arrow keys on the controller point the way.
At a glance
- Length: 580 or 1130 mm
- Light: amber LEDs, 29 flash patterns
- Power: 12/24 V DC, so it runs on a 12 V car or van system and on a 24 V truck system
- Control: wired controller with display and arrow keys
- Use: road works, workshop and fleet vehicles
Key benefits
- 29 flash patterns: choose flashing and running-light patterns on the controller to suit the situation.
- Directional arrows: the controller has left, right and double-arrow keys, so the bar points the way as well as warning.
- Display controller: the screen shows which pattern is running. The controller cable is 1.4–1.5 m from the connector, so you do not have to reach the bar to change it.
- 12 and 24 V: the same bar fits a 12 V van and a 24 V truck.
- Works from −30 to +50 °C: in winter frost and in summer heat.
- Slotted L-brackets: one at each end, fixed to the vehicle with screws.
We have outfitted truck drivers and company fleets since 1991. Both sizes have sold steadily since November 2024, mostly to companies.
Which amber light bar do you need?
Both are amber, 12/24 V and have 29 flash patterns with a wired display controller. They differ in length, LED layout and accessories.
580 mm
- Size: 580 × 65 × 50 mm
- LEDs: 20 × 3 W, in five separate modules
- Cables: bar cable 3.3 m, red-black power cable 3.3 m (with fuse and a detachable connector), controller cable 1.5 m from the connector
- Mounting screws: not in the box
- Choose it if you have a narrower mounting space.
1130 mm
- Size: 1130 × 50 × 48 mm, brackets 65 mm high
- LEDs: 40 × 1 W, in ten modules of 4 LEDs
- Body: aluminium housing, polycarbonate lens, IP65
- Current draw: 0.5–3.5 A at 12 V, 0.25–1.8 A at 24 V
- Brackets: screw-on, adjustable angle, mounting screws included
- Cables: grey bar cable 3.3 m, red-black power cable 3.5 m, controller cable 1.4 m from the connector
- Protection: reverse-polarity protection
- Choose it if you want to signal across a wider span.
Technical specifications (both sizes)
| Light colour | amber |
|---|---|
| Flash patterns | 29 |
| Operating voltage | 12/24 V DC |
| Operating temperature | −30 to +50 °C |
| Control | wired controller with display |
| Mounting | L-brackets, screw-fixed |
What's in the box
- 1 × amber LED light bar
- 1 × wired controller with display
- connection and power cables
- mounting brackets
- mounting screws: 1130 mm size only
What else you need: for the 580 mm size, buy the mounting screws separately. Power comes from your vehicle's 12 or 24 V system.
What it is not for
The light bar warns approaching traffic. It does not replace your vehicle's indicators or headlights, and it is not a work light.
Frequently asked questions
Does it run on both 12 V and 24 V?
Yes. The amber light bar runs on 12/24 V DC, so the same bar fits a 12 V van and a 24 V truck.
How many flash patterns does it have, and how do I choose one?
29. You choose the pattern on the wired controller and the display shows which one is running. The controller has left, right and double-arrow keys.
What temperatures can it handle?
−30 to +50 °C. The amber light bar works in winter and in summer.
Can I use it on the road?
We cannot answer that with a yes. The data sheet of the 580 mm size says it has no ECE R65 or R10 approval, and we have no such data for the 1130 mm size. Rules for amber warning lights on public roads differ by country, so ask the authority responsible before you fit it.
How do I wire it?
Connect the red-black power cable to your vehicle's 12 or 24 V system. The power cable of the 580 mm size has a fuse and a detachable connector. Have the wiring done with proper electrical knowledge.
Important information
Do not look straight into the LEDs while the bar is on: the strong light can cause temporary loss of vision or eye damage. Wire it to suit your vehicle's electrical system, with proper insulation.
If your mounting space is shorter than 1130 mm, choose the 580 mm size. If you want to signal across a wider span, choose the 1130 mm size. Both run on 12 and 24 V.
