West Mountain Radio
Thank you for choosing the West Mountain Radio
RIGrunner 4010S+. You will enjoy having a RIGrunner
with durable, standardized Powerpole
®
connections.
Having proper DC distribution should make a long overdue
improvement to the convenience and safety of your station.
The RIGrunner is a simple device, with obvious function.
Think of a RIGrunner as the 12 volt equivalent of a 120 VAC
power panel in a house.
Key Features of the RIGrunner 4010S+
•
Programmable features and voltage triggers via USB
port.
•
Two mutually exclusive modes for auto ON/OFF
- Traditional mode that turns on when current goes
through the master outlet. Programmable sensitivity
for this mode.
- Vehicle detect mode that turns on when the engine
is running. Programmable delay for how long before
the turn off. The turn on is fixed at 5 seconds. In this
mode, the master outlet is always powered on as a
non-switched outlet.
There are some considerations to think about. Please
read these instructions carefully before setting up your
RIGrunner.
Choosing a Mounting Location
Pick a location that is close, or central to, most of your
radios and accessories; especially those that draw large
amounts of current. Locate your power source as close as
possible to the RIGrunner. Remember that every wire has
resistance, longer wires have more resistance. More than
a 10’ run of #10 wire is not quite adequate to supply the
RIGrunner to full output without a significant voltage drop.
Install in a cool dry place with good ventilation. For example,
do not put it on top of your amplifier or room heater, or
cover it with something. It is recommended to not put it in
the engine compartment of your car, or directly on the floor
of a car; rain from open windows or snow covered boots
may cause water damage.
Connecting your equipment
Recognizing that RIGrunner comes standard with
Powerpoles
®
, updating your cables that supply or use 12
volts DC with Powerpoles
®
will improve the convenience of
quick connections and use of your equipment. Remember,
Powerpoles
®
are genderless and the same connector
arrangement works for both supply and load. Powerpoles
®
can be used to charge or power batteries, all using the
same connectors.
Powerpoles
®
can be installed by soldering or crimping. Be
sure to make good connections. For detailed Powerpole
®
connector installation tips see RIGrunner support pages at
http://www.westmountainradio.com/supportrr
IMPORTANT!!
It is essential that assembly of the pairs is
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