ROWE
POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE
After downloading the dashboard setup file, simply run the setup file and follow the instructions. The dashboard help file will guide you
through the programming procedure. When programming, be sure to orient the programming cable as shown in the photo on the
previous page.
Basic Operational Parameters:
Circuit Switching/Triggering
There are two
“trigger” wires on the PDM60. Circuits are configured to respond to these two triggers, and can be set to the following
configurations.
1) a single wire trigger mode (Ignition or Ground trigger)
2) “AND” mode - both trigger wires simultaneously
3) “OR” mode - either trigger individually
4) “ALWAYS LIVE” – no triggering – circuit constantly powered
IGNITION TRIGGER - GRAY WIRE
The Ignition Trigger (IT) responds to positive voltage. Upon detection of a positive voltage signal on the IT, any/all circuits assigned an
IT activation mode will go live. The IT draws virtually no current (less than 1/1000 amp). This makes tapping the trigger directly into
CAN type electrical systems possible with no adverse effects. Traditionally, the IT
is tapped into a vehicle circuit that goes “live” when
the vehicle ignition is turned to the “ON” position. By doing so, IT circuits will power up at ignition “Key On” and shut down at “Key Off”
(after any delay on/off times are exhausted)
GROUND TRIGGER - BLUE WIRE
The Ground Trigger (GT) wire responds to any ground signal. Upon detection of an electrical ground signal on the GT, any/all circuits
assigned a GT activation mode will go live. This feature is great for switching high amperage loads on/off, without the use of relays. The
GT can control multiple circuits simultaneously. Simply connect the blue GT wire to any switch that leads to ground, and you can easily
switch all GT activated circuits on/off.
Configuration / Programming Instructions:
A few very simple parameters are used to configure the PDM60.
1) Select a Circuit Behavior Mode for each circuit
2) Set the current limit for each circuit (10A max on circuits 2,3,6 - 15A max on circuits 1&4 - 20A max on circuit #5)
3) Set the time parameters for delayed startup, and delayed deactivation. (if you have selected delayed on/off features)
1) Circuit
Switching Mode (assign one mode for each of the six PDM60 circuits)
The “switching mode” is the basic parameter used to establish how each circuit operates; when and how a circuit it turns on or off.
The eight available options are shown below.
INACTIVE -
Deactivated
– Circuit programmed to be disabled /inactive; for circuits not being used
IGNITION TRIGGER
- Ignition Trigger activation (gray wire to + voltage)
IGNITION TRIGGER (with time delay off)
– same as above,
WITH TIME DELAY DEACTIVATION
GROUND TRIGGER
–
Ground trigger activation (Blue wire to any ground connection
– i.e. a switch routed to a ground point)
IGN
OR
GROUND TRIGGER -
Ignition trigger (Gray wire to + voltage)
OR
GROUND trigger (Blue wire to ground) activation
IGN
OR
GROUND TRIGGER (with time delay off)
–
same as above,
WITH TIME DELAY DEACTIVATION
ALWAYS LIVE
- Active
– Always On – Constantly Powered
(Note: circuit power is briefly interrupted upon ignition trigger signal)
*** WARNING
***
THIS CONFIG HAS A CONSTANT CURRENT DRAW OF 50mA
– IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR VEHICLE
BATTERIES WITH LESS THAN A 15Ah RATING, NOR FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE USED INFREQUENTLY or IN STORAGE, WITHOUT A
CHARGING SYSTEM/BATTERY TENDER BEING CONNECTED
– USE THE FORMULA BELOW TO CALCULATE BATTERY DISCHARGE
Discharge Formula:
Your Battery Ah rating / 1.5 = number of days to discharge
Example:
(20Ah battery) 20Ah/1.5 = 13 Days to discharged condition
IGNITION
AND
GROUND TRIGGER
–
Both the Ignition Trigger (gray wire to/from + voltage)
AND
Ground trigger (Blue wire to/from
ground) are required for activation
– when either signal is lost, the circuit deactivates/shuts down