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9.  CAN/USB converter and driver 

For transmission of a complete or modified 

PowerPlex

®

 configuration to a 

PowerPlex

®

 Mini Module and other 

PowerPlex

®

 hardware, you must connect your configuration PC with the 

PowerPlex

®

 network (CAN bus). The 

following USB/CAN adapters are supported by the 

PowerPlex

®

 software: CAN/USB-light adapter von Sontheim, 

PEAK USB, PEAK PC.  
 

 

Fig. 11: CAN/USB converter (example: Peak) 

 

Note 

The driver of the selected CAN/USB adapter must also be installed on the configuration PC. 

10. Important information and safety instructions 

The following table lists various information and safety instructions for start-up and use of the module. 
 

 

Warning: Installation and operation of the module 

This device must be installed and operated in compliance with the given instructions.

 Failure to observe 

the  instructions  can  cause  personal  injury,  damages  of  the  boat  or  vehicle  or  reduced  operational 
performance.

 

 

Warning: Switch off main switch 

Before  starting  installation,  the  main  switch  of  the  boat  or  vehicle  has  to  be  switched  off.  A  cable 
connection must only be established if the main switch is OFF.  

 

Warning: Possible ignition hazard 

The device must NOT be used in inflammable surroundings. 

 

Warning: high voltage 

The cover must NEVER be opened. Access to the inner components is not allowed unless indicated 
otherwise in this manual. 

 

Caution Grounding 

The device must be grounded before switching on. 

 

Caution Water ingress 

Disclaimer of warranty in the event of water ingress. Waterproofness of the module depends on the 
correct installation. E-T-A does not accept any liability in this case. 

Table 14: Important information 

EMC installation directives 

The 

PowerPlex

®

 hardware and accessories comply with the EMC directives. Thus electromagnetic interferences 

between the devices are avoided which would otherwise affect the system performance. A professional installation 
is mandatory. To ensure the best EMC conditions, the widest possible distance between the different electrical 
devices should be applied. 
 

Technical Accuracy 

All technical data in this manual were correct in all conscience at the time of printing. E-T-A cannot be held liable 
for  any  (inadvertent)  errors.  Due  to  continuous  product  improvements  at  E-T-A  there  could  be  discrepancies 
between the actual product and the manual. Product changes or amendments of the technical specifications will 
be  carried  our  without  prior  notification.  The  latest  versions  of  the 

PowerPlex

®

  manuals  are  available  on  our 

website (

www.e-t-a.de

). 

 

Summary of Contents for PowerPIex MM500

Page 1: ...Mini Module MM500 Installation and Operating Instructions...

Page 2: ...reproduced or distributed without prior written consent of E T A GmbH Any person acting illegally with regard to this publication can be prosecuted Limitation of liability Although all provisions wer...

Page 3: ...integrate this control panel into an E T A PowerPlex system The PowerPlex keypads allow easy and intuitive operation and monitoring of the PowerPlex installations Besides this document further informa...

Page 4: ...d to operate devices systems and circuits according to the standards and rules of safety engineering Safety instructions Please follow the installation and configuration instructions given in this doc...

Page 5: ...15 4 3 Inputs outputs and interfaces 15 5 Mounting 17 5 1 Installation check list 17 5 2 Recommended installation site 17 5 3 General notes on wiring 18 5 4 Required installation dimensions mounting...

Page 6: ...ni Module 16 Table 6 Installation check list 17 Table 7 General requirement of the installation site 17 Table 8 General notes on wiring 18 Table 9 Mounting of the device 21 Table 10 Pin assignment on...

Page 7: ...ad and control unit a thing of the past The transmission of switch commands and status information is based on the peer to peer CAN bus communication A direct cable connection between the actuator e g...

Page 8: ...devices or of the entire electrical installation Thus it is ensured that everything works precisely which is reassuring as the loads often are not in plain sight E T A PowerPlex is a decentralised po...

Page 9: ...erPlex reliably and precisely connects regulates controls and monitors electrical loads switches and sensors via CAN It controls status indications operating conditions and execution of commands Perfe...

Page 10: ...with the PowerPlex configuration software and or to the USB interface of a touch panel which could be connected to the PowerPlex Terminating resistors Two 120 resistors terminate the CAN bus network o...

Page 11: ...twork can embrace up to 30 different PowerPlex modules The smallest PowerPlex system would consist of two modules communicating via the CAN bus cable see Fig 4 The loads controlled by the modules in t...

Page 12: ...much higher number of modules and their inputs and outputs which will be distributed over the entire vehicle Fig 5 shows the electrical connection of several PowerPlex modules in a serial CAN bus top...

Page 13: ...a must be made The use of CAN bus address labels helps keeping an overview for module identification above all in the event of comprehensive projects 3 4 The CAN bus address Any PowerPlex component wi...

Page 14: ...uts 8 multifunctional inputs configurable as I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 I6 I7 I8 digital input 0 6 k ON 7 k OFF masseschaltend analog inputs a voltage monitoring 0 32 V Rin 60 k resolution 10 Bit b battery monito...

Page 15: ...212 F 4 3 Inputs outputs and interfaces Fig 7 shows an overview of the terminals and interfaces of the PowerPlex Mini Module Fig 7 Pin assignment of the PowerPlex Mini Module Explanation Inputs X1 I1...

Page 16: ...A loads with max 4 A O1 O8 crimp connector 16 AWG short circuit and over current protection Current limitation and electronic safety shutdown dimming function with adjustable frequency caution ground...

Page 17: ...nstalled in an area which offers maximum benefit for the user The PowerPlex modules on the other hand should be installed close to the connected loads to reduce wiring efforts Important Leave enough s...

Page 18: ...nnected loads Item Note 1 The cables should not be kinked or bent sharply Please provide sufficient bending radii 2 Cables must be protected against damages and heat Avoid the proximity to moveable or...

Page 19: ...anning stage and ensures ease of mounting preventing a possible kinking of the cables 5 5 Dimensions and space requirements According to EMC conditions there must always be sufficient space between th...

Page 20: ...ou start installation please make sure that the installation site was selected under consideration of the product specific requirements the cable connections were identified correctly and cable laying...

Page 21: ...10 and Table 11 Please note that the mating connectors are not included in the delivery scope as standard 24 pole connection X1 interface assignment pin multi functional inputs Note Correct connection...

Page 22: ...erPlex component to ensure impeccable start up of the entire system Protection and cable cross sections Suitable elements for overcurrent protection must be used to protect the PowerPlex components Th...

Page 23: ...impedance 120 Conductor resistance 37 km max Insulation resistance 1 G km Test voltage 1 5 kV Other properties Resistance against ambient effects UV resistant weatherproof oil resistant coolant resis...

Page 24: ...Windows Windows XP processor Pentium III or higher RAM minimum 256 MBytes recommendation 512 MBytes hard disk storage unit minimum 500 MBytes screen resolution minimum 500 MBytes input device mouse or...

Page 25: ...vice must NOT be used in inflammable surroundings Warning high voltage The cover must NEVER be opened Access to the inner components is not allowed unless indicated otherwise in this manual Caution Gr...

Page 26: ...26 Notes...

Page 27: ...27 Notes...

Page 28: ...ase I_PP M MM500 E Index 1 Ausgabedatum Release Date 12 2022 Alle Rechte vorbehalten All rights reserved E T A Elektrotechnische Apparate GmbH Industriestra e 2 8 90518 Altdorf GERMANY Tel 09187 10 0...

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