DescriptionBefore Installation
The RIGrunner is ready for
installation with the de-fault settings for the "audible alert" (buzzer). The buzzer alerts the user that the
voltage is out of normal range, either too high or too low. The user may wish to remove or change the buzzer operation for too high
or too low only.
To change the
buzzer, simply remove the four sheet metal screws on the side, take the cover
off. Then remove either the HI, the
LO or both jumpers. They are small
blue shorting blocks located at the lower right side of the circuit board.
Note that the four
sheet metal screws distort the bottom plate’s holes, thereby creating a burr and
making it difficult to remove the cover. If needed, a small screw driver can be wedged into either end to easily
pry off the cover.
Replace the cover
and fasten together with the four screws. Do not over tighten because the aluminum can be stripped.
Mounting
Pick a location that is central
to the equipment it is powering. If
possible, locate the power source close to the RIGrunner as well. Every wire has resistance so it makes good sense to keep the wire runs as
short as needed.
Locate the RIGrunner in a cool
dry place with reasonable ventilation. Do not put it on top of equipment that gets hot. Do not place it on the floor where it could get wet. The unit should be mounted securely to equipment, or screwed down using
the two holes in the mounting tabs.
Connecting Equipment
Powerpoles should
be placed on all equipment. ORANGE
is for plus, and BLACK is for minus.
Remember, Powerpoles are genderless; the same connector works on both the supply
and the load. They are unipolar if
assembled correctly.
Powerpoles can be installed by
soldering or crimping. For detailed
Powerpole installation tips see our Powerpole General
Assembly Instructions.
The only thing you
ABSOLUTELY MUST DO is to make sure you assemble the pairs correctly. They must be assembled according to the standard used in the RIGrunner. DO NOT EVER PLUG ANYTHING IN unless you are CERTAIN you
have the BLACK connected to minus, and the ORANGE connected to plus. CHECK THIS TWICE. Make
sure that your wires plug into the RIGrunner correctly…ORANGE to ORANGE and
BLACK to BLACK.
Plug your equipment
into the RIGrunner starting with the highest power on the left position and the
lower power drain units to the right. You may hook up as many as eight items so long as the total drain does
not exceed 40 amperes.
Fuses
This RIGrunner comes supplied with a 40 ampere
input fuse, 3 25 A, 2 10A, 1 5A, and 2 1A fuses. It may be ordered with other fuse values. If different fuse values are recommended for the equipment, they may be
installed. Note that the total
current cannot exceed 40 Amperes.
Any ATC/ATO automotive blade fuse or blade circuit breaker may be used.
Note that each fuse position has a LED blown
fuse indicator that will conveniently light up if a fuse is blown. There must be power to the RIGrunner and a device plugged into the
circuit that has the blown fuse in order for the LED to light.
Voltage Comparator and
Audible Alert
The RIGrunner has a
precision expanded scale voltage comparator display, with audible alert. There are three LEDs that show Red for over voltage, Green for nominal
voltage, and Yellow for under voltage.
This special model
operates at a nominal voltage of 27.6 Vdc. This is the fully charged "float" voltage for two AGM or GEL type sealed
lead acid batteries. The Green LED that shows that the voltage is between 23 and
30 Vdc. If the voltage is more than
30 Vdc the red LED lights. If the
voltage is less than 23 Vdc the Yellow LED lights. If the voltage is under 18 Vdc, then all LEDs are off.
Buzzer
The RIGrunner
includes an audible alert buzzer that can sound whenever the Red or Yellow LEDs
light.
The
buzzer is activated by installing jumpers on the pc card. If the LO jumper is installed, the buzzer will sound whenever the Yellow
LED lights. If the HI jumper is
installed, the buzzer will sound whenever the Red LED lights. Both jumpers may be installed so the buzzer will sound whenever either
the Red or Yellow LED lights.
Note that the
RIGrunner comes with both jumpers installed. Please see the "before installation" paragraph to change the buzzer
settings.
