DescriptionThis is a custom design that has the following features:
The operating voltage is NEGATIVE 48 volts dc, as applied via the BLUE PowerPole connector. The fuses are in this negative line.
The positive voltage is applied to the BLACK PowerPole connector. Note that there is no electrical connection to the metal case.
The internal buzzer is set for operation whenever the input voltage is low, below 46 Vdc.
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. BLACK is for plus, and BLUE 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 Blue connected to minus, and the Black connected to
plus. CHECK THIS TWICE. Make sure that your wires plug into the RIGrunner correctly. Blue to Blue 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 came supplied with a 15 ampere input fuse and eight 5 ampere output fuses.
If other 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 56 Vdc. The GREEN LED that shows that the voltage is NOMINAL and is
between 46 Vdc and 60 Vdc. If the voltage is LOW, between 30 and 46 Vdc the YELLOW LED is lit. If the voltage is HIGH, more
than 60 Vdc, the RED LED is lit.
Buzzer
The RIGrunner includes an audible alert buzzer that has been set to sound whenever the YELLOW LED is lit.
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.
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 screwdriver 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.
