Product Deep Review · October 12, 2026
DHC Pulse Max —
5-Inch. 3 Lenses. 160W. Spot + Spread.
DHC's flagship auxiliary projector — a 5-inch triple-lens unit that fires a focused long-range spot beam and a wide peripheral spread beam simultaneously. Built-in CANBUS, Blue Lens Technology, 9V–36V wide voltage for cars and trucks, 25,000-hour LED lifespan, and a choice of White/Yellow or White/White colour output. ₹10,590 per pair.
DHC Pulse Max 5-Inch 3-Lens White + Yellow Variant Built-In CANBUS 160W Pair 9V–36V Wide Voltage
5-Inch
Projector Housing
3 Lenses
Per Unit
160W
Total Pair Output
25,000 Hr
LED Lifespan
₹10,590
Price — 1 Pair
🎨 Choose Colour Variant
White / Yellow
Low beam: White — clean, broad forward illumination. High beam: Yellow — long-wavelength amber that penetrates fog, rain, and dust with less back-scatter than white. Essential for North India winter fog (Nov–Feb) and monsoon driving.
Recommended for most Indian buyers
White / White
Both low and high beam in white — maximum lumen output on both modes. For clear-weather driving and buyers who want a uniform white light signature front-to-back. Pairs well with 6000K headlamps.
🔌 Choose Kit Type
Without Wiring — ₹10,590
Light pair only — cables and mounts included. Choose if you already have a relay wiring kit, or if your installer sources wiring separately. Good for experienced users adding to an existing auxiliary light setup.
With Wiring — DHC Kit Included
Pulse Max pair + DHC Wiring Kit (relay + fuse + switch + all connectors). Complete plug-and-play solution. Recommended for first-time auxiliary light buyers — everything needed for a clean professional installation in one package.
Recommended for first-time buyers
DHC Pulse Max 5-Inch 3-Lens Auxiliary Light 160W Projector Auxiliary Spot Spread Beam Built-in CANBUS Auxiliary White Yellow Auxiliary Light Blue Lens Projector Highway Auxiliary Light India Off-Road Projector Light Car Concepts Shop
Most auxiliary lights make one choice — throw the beam far forward in a narrow spot, or spread it wide for peripheral coverage. The DHC Pulse Max does not make that choice. Its 5-inch triple-lens projector system fires a focused long-range spot beam and a wide peripheral spread beam simultaneously — because highway driving at 100 km/h needs both. You need to see what is 300 metres ahead, and you need to see the road shoulder 30 metres to either side. One beam type cannot do both. Three lenses can.
At ₹10,590 per pair with a built-in CANBUS system, Blue Lens Technology, and a 9V–36V voltage range that covers everything from a Maruti Alto to a Tata Mega truck — the DHC Pulse Max is DHC's most capable and versatile auxiliary projector. This blog covers every feature, how to choose between variants, and exactly what the Pulse Max does that single-lens alternatives cannot.
The 3-Lens System — What Each Lens Does
DHC Pulse Max — 3-Lens Optical Architecture Per Unit
Lo
Lens 1
Low Beam
Low Beam
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Sp
Lens 2
Spread Flood
Spread Flood
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Hi
Lens 3
High Beam Spot
High Beam Spot
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Complete Forward Illumination — All Distances, All Angles
Low beam for safe close-range coverage → Spread lens for wide peripheral road width → High beam spot for maximum forward distance. Three simultaneous beam functions from a single 5-inch projector housing — no switching, no compromise between distance and width.
🔦 Why 3 Lenses Are Better Than 1 or 2 at the Same Wattage
A single-lens 160W auxiliary projects all its light in one beam pattern — you choose spot or spread, and that is all you get. A dual-lens unit (like DHC Pulse Pro) adds a second beam angle. The Pulse Max's three lenses divide the 160W optical output across three purpose-optimised beam angles simultaneously — close-range road coverage, peripheral width, and long-range spot reach all fire at the same time. The result is a field of illumination that wraps around the vehicle's front — not a bright spot in the centre of a dark surround. On an unlit rural road at 80 km/h, the difference between 1-lens and 3-lens illumination is immediately visible and practically significant.
Spot + Spread Beam — Two Jobs, One Light
Spot Beam — Long Range
High-Beam Spot Projection
Concentrated, forward-focused beam with maximum candela intensity — projects light energy in a narrow cone that reaches further than a wide beam at the same wattage. On a straight highway or forest track, the spot beam reveals obstacles, animals, and road conditions hundreds of metres ahead — well beyond factory headlight range. The projector optics produce a sharp, controlled beam edge that minimises upward scatter causing glare to oncoming drivers.
Best for: Highway night driving · Rural unlit roads · Off-road trail
Spread Beam — Peripheral Width
Wide Flood Illumination
Wide-angle flood beam that illuminates the road to both sides — road shoulders, pedestrians stepping onto the road, animals approaching from the sides, and speed bumps and potholes at the road edge. At 60–80 km/h on a narrow two-lane road, the road shoulder at 20–30 metres to either side is outside most headlights' cone. The spread beam fills this zone. Highway entry/exit ramps and ghat road switchbacks also benefit significantly from peripheral width illumination.
Best for: Two-lane roads · Ghat sections · Road shoulder visibility
🛣️ Real-World Combined Effect — Night Highway from Haryana
Picture NH-44 between Ambala and Chandigarh at 11pm — busy, two-lane sections with unlit dividers, tractors without rear lights merging from side roads, and cattle on the shoulder. Your factory headlights illuminate 80 metres of the lane in front. The Pulse Max adds: a spot beam that reveals a vehicle 250m ahead without rear reflectors, a spread beam that shows the tractor merging from the left at 30 metres, and a low beam that keeps the immediate road surface clear. All three simultaneously. This is not a convenience upgrade — this is a safety upgrade with a measurable impact on reaction time.
Built-In CANBUS — Why It Matters on Modern Indian Cars
🟢 Built-In CANBUS System — No Error Codes, No Flicker, No Relay Required
What Is CANBUS?
Modern Indian cars (Tata, Hyundai, Kia, Maruti Suzuki 2020+, Honda, Toyota) use a Controller Area Network (CAN bus) that monitors all electrical loads. When an aftermarket light is added with a different electrical signature than expected, the system flags it as a fault — triggering a dashboard warning light or causing flicker.
How Built-In CANBUS Solves It
The Pulse Max's built-in CANBUS decoder presents the correct electrical load signature to the car's CAN system — no fault code, no dashboard warning, no flickering. The car's electronics see the Pulse Max as an expected, correctly sized load. Plug in and it works silently.
Who Needs CANBUS?
Any Tata 2020+, Hyundai Creta/i20/Verna 2020+, Kia Seltos/Sonet, Maruti Grand Vitara/Brezza 2022+, Honda City 2020+, Toyota Hyryder owner installing an aftermarket auxiliary light. Older pre-2018 cars typically do not have CAN-based light monitoring — but having CANBUS built-in never hurts.
Pulse Max vs Non-CANBUS Alternatives
A non-CANBUS auxiliary light on a 2022 Tata Harrier or Hyundai Creta may trigger a "light fault" warning on the instrument cluster every time you switch on the aux light. The Pulse Max eliminates this entirely — no workaround, no additional CANBUS decoder module needed.
DHC Pulse Max vs DHC Pulse Pro — Which DHC Is For You
Smaller / Tata Specific
DHC Pulse Pro
📏 2.8-inch housing — compact fog slot size
🔌 Tata-specific bracket — Nexon/Harrier/Safari/Punch/Altroz
💡 100W / 2-lens Dual Cup optics
🎨 White + Yellow dual colour
💰 ₹9,199 (single unit)
✅ Best for: Tata owners, fog slot replacement
Larger / Universal
DHC Pulse Max
5-inch housing — larger projector, more optical surface
Universal bracket — grille, bumper, bull bar, roof bar — any car
160W pair / 3-lens — Spot + Spread + Low beam
White/Yellow or White/White — choose at order
₹10,590 per pair
Best for: Any car/SUV/truck, external auxiliary mount
🎯 Simple Decision Rule
Tata Nexon, Harrier, Safari, Punch, Altroz owner who wants a fog-slot replacement with Tata-specific bracket — choose DHC Pulse Pro (₹9,199 single). Any other car — or a Tata owner who wants an additional external auxiliary light beyond the fog slot — choose DHC Pulse Max (₹10,590 pair). The Pulse Max is the larger, more powerful, universally mounted unit. The Pulse Pro is Tata-dedicated and compact. Different products for different needs — both from DHC, both excellent.
Use Cases — Where the Pulse Max Works Best
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Highway Night Driving
Spot beam at 300m+ + spread beam for shoulder. NH-44, NH-48, NH-8 — anywhere you regularly exceed 80 km/h on unlit roads. Primary use case.
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North India Winter Fog
White/Yellow variant — yellow high beam penetrates fog. Haryana, Punjab, UP, Delhi NCR in Nov–Feb. Dense fog where white light creates blinding back-scatter.
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Mountain & Ghat Roads
Spread beam illuminates the inside of switchback curves before headlights can angle into them. Spot beam reveals oncoming vehicles on blind corners early.
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Off-Road / Forest Tracks
160W pair from 9V–36V — trucks and ATVs supported. Spot for trail depth, spread for tree line and terrain edge. Waterproof housing for river crossing and mud.
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Monsoon Driving
Waterproof construction handles direct rain and road spray. White/Yellow variant in rain — yellow reduces scatter from raindrops, keeps road surface visible.
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Commercial & Farm Use
9V–36V covers 24V truck and tractor systems. Pulse Max on a pickup truck, harvester, or large commercial vehicle — same unit, same quality, different voltage.
Key Engineering Features
DHC Pulse Max — Full Feature Set
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Blue Lens Technology
Blue-tinted optical glass on the projector lenses produces a crisper, higher-contrast beam edge than clear glass. The beam pattern reads as sharper and more defined at the driver's eye — same wattage, better perceived clarity. Blue lens also shifts the white output toward a cooler, 6000K+ appearance.
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Dual Cups Optical Structure
Multi-cup reflector architecture behind the three lenses — each LED source is positioned in its own precision-formed reflector cup that concentrates light into the correct beam angle for that lens. Better light collection efficiency from each LED chip compared to a single shared reflector.
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Waterproof Construction
Sealed housing — resistant to rain, mud splash, road spray, and high-pressure washing from a reasonable distance. Designed for Indian monsoon conditions and off-road use where water entry would destroy a non-sealed auxiliary light within one season.
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Built-In CANBUS
Internal decoder presents correct electrical load signature to modern CAN-bus vehicle electronics. No dashboard warning lights, no flicker, no separate decoder module. Works cleanly on Tata, Hyundai, Kia, Maruti Suzuki, Honda, and Toyota 2020+ models with load-monitoring electrical systems.
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9V–36V Wide Voltage
Operates correctly from 9 volts to 36 volts — covers standard 12V car/SUV systems, 24V commercial vehicle systems, and all voltage variations within those ranges. Voltage spikes during engine start and alternator surge are handled within the operating range without damage to the LED driver circuit.
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25,000 Hour LED Lifespan
At 2 hours of auxiliary light use per day — 25,000 hours represents 34 years of lifespan. In practice, auxiliary lights are used intermittently — the Pulse Max's LED and driver circuit are engineered to outlast the vehicle's ownership period in any realistic use pattern. No bulb replacements, no maintenance.
Complete Technical Specifications
| Brand / Model | DHC Pulse Max — 5-Inch 3-Lens Projector |
| Lens Configuration | 3-Lens Projector System per Unit |
| Housing Size | 5-Inch Projector Housing |
| Total Power (Pair) | 160W per Pair (80W per Unit) |
| Beam Pattern | Spot + Spread (Simultaneous) |
| Optical Structure | Dual Cups Multi-Reflector |
| Lens Technology | Blue Lens Technology |
| Colour Variants | White/Yellow OR White/White (choose at order) |
| Low Beam Colour | White (Both Variants) |
| High Beam Colour | Yellow (W/Y Variant) or White (W/W Variant) |
| CANBUS | Built-In — No External Decoder Needed |
| Input Voltage | DC 9V – 36V (12V + 24V Systems) |
| Weatherproofing | Waterproof — Rain, Mud, Splash |
| LED Lifespan | 25,000 Hours |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
| Package Contents | 2× DHC Pulse Max Units + Cables + Mounts + Screws + Warranty Card |
| Kit Type Option | Without Wiring Kit OR With DHC Wiring Kit (choose at order) |
| Price | ₹10,590 per pair — Without Wiring at Car Concepts Shop |
Mounting Options
Where to Mount the Pulse Max — All Positions
- Front Grille: Behind or between grille bars — most common position on SUVs and hatchbacks. The 5-inch housing requires sufficient grille clearance — check vertical bar spacing before ordering. Ideal for Tata Harrier, Safari, and Mahindra XUV700 with wide grille openings.
- Front Bumper Lip: Tow hook position, bumper lower lip, or dedicated bumper cutouts. Clean location that keeps the light below the grille line. Common on hatchbacks (Swift, i20, Nexon) where grille clearance is limited.
- Bull Bar / Grille Guard: Bolt directly to bull bar horizontal and vertical tubes using the included universal mounting bracket. Elevated position for maximum forward throw. Mahindra Thar, Scorpio, Fortuner, Hilux owners with bull bars — ideal position.
- Roof Bar / Rack: A-pillar or roof-mounted bars on SUVs. Highest mounting point — maximum forward range from elevation. The Pulse Max's spot beam from roof height reaches further than any bumper-mounted position. Thar, Gurkha, and adventure-spec SUV setups.
- A-Pillar Pods: Universal A-pillar pods available separately. Positions the Pulse Max at windshield height — wide spread beam from this angle covers road shoulders very effectively. Side-facing illumination for camp setup.
What to Pair with the Pulse Max
Wiring Kit — Complete the Install
DHC Wiring Kit for Pulse Max
₹2,699
Relay + fuse + switch + all connectors — specifically designed for Pulse Max and Pulse Pro. Plug-and-connect wiring that eliminates sourcing individual relay components. Buy the "With Wiring" kit option at checkout to get this included, or add separately if you selected "Without Wiring."
LED Headlamps — Complete the Front
Aozoom AZ1506 Black Edition
₹8,999
150W LED headlamp bulbs (H7/H11/9005/9006). Pair with Pulse Max White/White variant for a uniform 6000K cool-white front end — AZ1506 in the headlamp slots, Pulse Max as auxiliary. Total front output: 22,000LM+.
Fog Slot — Yellow for Fog Conditions
Aozoom FLP-4090 Dual Laser Fog
₹18,990
Dual laser 3-inch fog projector in the factory fog slot + Pulse Max White/Yellow as auxiliary. Two-position front lighting strategy — fog slot handles low-level fog penetration, Pulse Max handles highway forward and peripheral range. Complete for any North India winter condition.
Thar/Off-Road Build
Aozoom AZ7272 7-Inch Dual Laser
₹38,999 / pair
AZ7272 LED headlights in the Thar's round housing + Pulse Max on the bull bar. The AZ7272 handles 800m+ forward throw from the headlight position. The Pulse Max adds wide peripheral illumination on the trail — different jobs, complementary positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which colour variant should I choose — White/Yellow or White/White?
For buyers in North India (Haryana, Punjab, Delhi NCR, UP, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh) — White/Yellow is the correct choice. Yellow high beam light in the 3000K amber range scatters significantly less in fog and rain moisture than white — keeping the road surface visible where white light creates a blinding reflected wall. For clear-weather drivers in South India or urban drivers who want consistent maximum brightness in both modes — White/White. Both variants deliver the same total lumen output. Only the high beam colour differs. Same ₹10,590 price for both.
Should I order With Wiring or Without Wiring?
First-time auxiliary light buyer, or no existing relay kit — order With Wiring. The DHC Wiring Kit includes the relay, fuse holder, dashboard switch, and all connectors pre-assembled — your installer connects it in one session without sourcing components separately. If you already have a 30A relay wiring harness from a previous auxiliary light install, or if your installer prefers to supply their own wiring — Without Wiring is the correct choice. When in doubt — order With Wiring. It eliminates all sourcing uncertainty and ensures the correct relay and fuse rating for 160W load.
My car shows a dashboard warning when I add aftermarket lights — will the Pulse Max cause this?
The Pulse Max's built-in CANBUS decoder is specifically designed to prevent this. It presents the correct load signature to the vehicle's CAN bus monitoring system — the car's electronics register it as an expected, correctly terminated load rather than a fault. On confirmed CANBUS-equipped Indian vehicles (Tata Nexon/Harrier/Safari/Punch 2020+, Hyundai Creta/i20 2020+, Kia Seltos/Sonet, Maruti Grand Vitara/Brezza 2022+) — the Pulse Max should connect without triggering any dashboard warning. If a warning appears after installation — WhatsApp us at +91 97287 64403 for troubleshooting guidance.
Can I use the Pulse Max on a 24V truck or tractor?
Yes — the 9V–36V wide voltage range covers 24V commercial vehicle electrical systems directly. The Pulse Max's internal LED driver manages the voltage regulation — 24V input produces the same LED output as 12V. No additional voltage converter is needed. For tractors and agricultural equipment: confirm the tractor's charging circuit maintains voltage within 9V–36V under load — most modern Indian tractor electrical systems (Mahindra, Sonalika, John Deere) do. For very old tractor models with irregular voltage — WhatsApp us to confirm before ordering.
What wiring is required and what does the DHC Wiring Kit include?
The Pulse Max requires a relay circuit from the battery — rated for 160W total pair load (approximately 13A at 12V). The DHC Wiring Kit includes: one 30A relay, one inline fuse holder with correct fuse, power and ground wiring from battery to relay, a control wire from ignition-switched 12V to relay trigger, output wiring from relay to the Pulse Max connector, and a dashboard-mounted on/off toggle switch. Everything needed for a clean, professional installation. A local car electrician installs the complete kit in 30–45 minutes.
DHC · Both Variants In Stock · Same Day Dispatch · 1-Year Warranty
DHC Pulse Max — 5-Inch 3-Lens Auxiliary
160W Pair · 3-Lens Spot + Spread · Blue Lens Technology · Built-In CANBUS · 9V–36V · Waterproof · 25,000 Hr · Choose Colour + Kit Type
₹10,590
Mounting advice or which variant: WhatsApp +91 97287 64403