The Amperite HEAD-ALERT 2 modulator has been designed to enhance awareness of motorcycle headlamp illumination in accordance with Federal Standard 49, CFR Part 571.106. Modulation of motorcycle headlamps has been shown to significantly reduce collisions between motorcycles and other vehicles.
The HEAD-ALERT 2 is a three wire device that is connected in series with either the high beam or low beam feed wire to the bulb. (See the installation diagram.) A photo-electric sensor is included in the unit to disable modulation at night-time as required by Federal law.
The rate of modulation is 200 to 280 cycles per minute, with maximum power being applied to the headlamp for 50 to 70% of each cycle. During the low intensity portion of the cycle, headlamp power is held to not less than 17% of maximum power.
