Purelux Panther Aero S300 — LED bar, 30 cm, 85 W, Ref. 17

Two power modes in one bar: off the road PowerBoost gives 4 968 lm and 395 m of reach at 1 lux, while the approved mode runs at 2 348 lm and 273 m. A button on the housing switches between them, with no wiring to change.

Purelux publishes the catalogue figures and Valostore adds its own laboratory measurements, separately for both modes. You do not have to take one number on the box on trust: both sets are below, side by side.

Key benefits

• Two power modes - 73 W @ 12 V in PowerBoost and 28 W @ 12 V in road mode. One bar covers public roads and work off them.
• 395 m of reach at 1 lux, and 790 m at 0.25 lux - the level at which the eye still picks out an obstacle. Road mode gives 273 m.
• Measured, not just declared - the maker states 5 500 lm, the Valostore measurement is 4 968 lm.
• 9 x 6 W LEDs - a calculated rating of 85 W.
• 4.4 W position light in the lower strip, in white and amber.
• 9-36 V DC supply - one version for 12 V and 24 V systems.
• IP68/IP69K - rated for high-pressure, high-temperature washing, not just rain.
• Deutsch DT-2 connector with a 50 cm lead.
• Reference number 17.5 - the lower it is, the more lamps fit within the permitted total for the vehicle.
• 24 months manufacturer warranty.

Two modes, two sets of figures

The manufacturer states plainly that road approval does not cover PowerBoost mode. Treat it as an off-road mode and check the rules where you drive.

Technical data

• Model: Purelux Panther Aero S300
• Intended use: auxiliary lighting for cars, off-road vehicles and construction machinery
• LEDs: 9 x 6 W
• Supply voltage: 9-36 V DC
• Calculated power: 85 W
• Measured power: 73 W @ 12 V (PowerBoost) / 28 W @ 12 V (approved mode)
• Current draw: 6.08 A @ 12 V / 3.04 A @ 24 V (PowerBoost) / 2.33 A @ 12 V / 1.16 A @ 24 V (approved mode)
• Position light: 4.4 W
• Luminous flux declared by the manufacturer: 5 500 lm (PowerBoost)
• Luminous flux measured by Valostore: 4 968 lm (PowerBoost) / 2 348 lm (approved mode)
• Reach: 395 m at 1 lux and 790 m at 0.25 lux (PowerBoost); 273 m at 1 lux and 546 m at 0.25 lux (approved mode)
• Colour temperature: 5 000 K declared, 5 066 K measured
• Dimensions: 296 x 42 x 62.5 mm (width x height x depth)
• Height with end legs: 57 mm
• Height with lower legs: 62 mm
• Weight: 900 g
• Mounting: end legs and width-adjustable bottom legs
• Connector: Deutsch DT-2, 50 cm cable
• Position lights on separate wires
• Ingress protection: IP68/IP69K
• Approvals: CE, ECE R10, R148, R149; reference number 17.5
• Manufacturer warranty: 24 months

What is in the box

• Purelux Panther Aero S300 bar
• 2 x width-adjustable lower legs
• 2 x end legs
• power cable counterpart
• connection and installation instructions (FI/SE/NO/DK/EN)

Who it is for

For 4x4s, pickups and expedition builds where the bar has to work every day. At 29.6 cm wide and 900 g it fits a typical bull bar or roof bar. Reference number 17.5 decides how many lamps fit within the permitted total for the vehicle - tell us what is already on the front and we will add it up. Fitting, loom routing and aiming are jobs our workshop in Warsaw does routinely.

Why it is worth it

• One bar for public roads and off them, with no covers to swap.
• Measured figures next to catalogue ones, so comparison is honest.
• IP68/IP69K sealing and a Deutsch DT-2 connector - built for daily use.

Not sure it fits your bull bar? Tell us the vehicle and we will check.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this bar on public roads?

Yes, in the approved mode. The manufacturer states CE, ECE R10, R148, R149 approval and reference number 17.5. PowerBoost mode is explicitly outside the road approval.

What is the difference between PowerBoost and road mode?

Power, flux and reach: 73 W @ 12 V and 395 m against 28 W @ 12 V and 273 m. Everything else stays the same.

Does it work on a 24 V system?

Yes, the supply range is 9-36 V DC.

What connector does the cable use?

Deutsch dt-2, with a 50 cm lead.

What is the warranty?

The manufacturer states 24 months.