HEL-STAR 5 EXO LE Setup: Program Your Tactical Light

Quick Answer

Program your HEL-STAR 5 EXO LE by cycling through white, green, red, blue, and IR modes using the single-button interface. Mount it low-profile on helmets or K9 collars to avoid snags.

HEL-STAR 5 EXO LE Programming Steps

1. 1. Power On and Enter Program Mode: Press and hold the single button for 3 seconds until the light flashes once. Release immediately. The light enters program mode, ready for function assignment. Common mistake: holding too long skips program mode. A single flash confirms you're in.
2. 2. Select Your First Function (Color and Mode): Press the button briefly to cycle through available colors: White, Green, Red, Blue, then IR. Each press advances to the next color. To set a flashing, coded, or steady pattern, press and hold for 1 second after selecting the color. The light will blink to confirm the pattern. Checkpoint: IR is the last color in the cycle. If you pass it, you must cycle through again.
3. 3. Assign the Second and Third Functions: After setting the first function, press and hold the button for 3 seconds again to enter program mode for the second function. Repeat the color and pattern selection. Do the same for the third function. You can leave a slot empty by skipping the assignment. Common mistake: forgetting to hold 3 seconds again. A short press only advances, it does not save.
4. 4. Exit Program Mode and Test: Press and hold the button for 5 seconds. The light will flash twice and turn off. Power on by pressing the button once. Cycle through your three functions by pressing the button briefly. Verify each function matches your intended color and pattern. Checkpoint: test all three functions in low light to confirm IR output is not visible to the naked eye.
5. 5. Mounting the HEL-STAR 5 EXO LE: Attach the light to a helmet rail, MOLLE webbing, or K9 collar using the included low-profile bracket. Ensure the bracket is snug but not over-tightened. Position the light so the lens is unobstructed and angled slightly downward for ground marking. Common mistake: mounting too high on helmets causes the light to shine into your own eyes. Keep it near the brim.

Product Details

• HEL-STAR 5 EXO LE Tactical Model: Three user-defined functions in White, Green, Red, Blue, and/or IR (flashing, coded, or steady) in various intensities. You can assign up to three distinct light patterns per mission, switching between covert IR and visible colors without reprogramming in the field.