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- Page 1 Compact Module CM500 Installation and Operating Instructions...
- Page 2 Copyright ©2020 E-T-A GmbH The contents of this document is the property of E-T-A GmbH. No part of this publication must in any we be reproduced or distributed without prior written consent of E-T-A GmbH. Any person acting illegally with regard to this publication can be prosecuted.
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Page 3: About This Manual
® monitoring of the PowerPlex installations. can be found on E-T-A’s Website. Besides this document further information on the E-T-A PowerPlex ® All manuals contain important instructions for connection and safe operation of the PowerPlex ® devices. Safety instructions have to be observed. - Page 4 Please follow the installation and configuration instructions given in this document carefully. Failure to comply may lead to serious damages of the product or the system. E-T-A is unable to accept responsibility for customer or third-party liability, warranty claims or damage caused by incorrect...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Content About this manual Content List of pictures List of tables Symbols 1. Introduction 2. System components: Overview ® 3. PowerPlex system: General ® 3.1. PowerPlex Modules ® 3.2. PowerPlex CAN Bus 3.3. Put down the serial number 3.4. The CAN bus address 4. -
Page 6: List Of Pictures
List of pictures Fig. 1: Exemplary system design of a recreational vehicle ..................8 Fig. 2: Exemplary system design – Boat ........................8 Fig. 3: Overview of PowerPlex® components ......................9 Fig. 4: Two PowerPlex® modules connected via CAN bus cable ................12 Fig. -
Page 7: Introduction
Watercraft, e.g. leisure boats, workboats Benefits for the OEM ® The E-T-A PowerPlex system allows switching and controlling of various loads, timer functions, real load status indication, overcurrent protection and wire break detection. Each function can be configured separately to meet the requirements of the loads. -
Page 8: System Components: Overview
2. System components: Overview ® The PowerPlex system of E-T-A is a comprehensive on-board system combining safety, convenience and ® reliability. PowerPlex allows individual and flexible concepts of switching the illumination, acoustic and special signals and lots more. It automatically switches loads and immediately indicates undesired conditions of the devices or of the entire electrical installation. - Page 9 communication is based on the CAN bus principle by means of “nodes”, which communicate with ® PowerPlex ® each other via a serial 2-wire connection. Hence the key components of a PowerPlex system are these nodes term for these interconnected nodes is “module". ®...
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Page 10: Table 2: Additional Accessories
12 V DC or 24 V DC battery voltage supply Line protection ® Protection of the L (+) connection from a PowerPlex module to the battery or to the CAN bus. Recommendation: Thermal-magnetic E-T-A 8345 circuit breaker type. Table 2: Additional accessories... -
Page 11: Powerplex ® System: General
The modules are free of mechanical components and thus insusceptible to wear and shock and vibration resistant. ® E-T-A offers various PowerPlex modules for DC 12 V and DC 24 V systems. gives an example of the difference between two modules. - Page 12 Fig. 4: Two PowerPlex® modules connected via CAN bus cable An example demonstrates the principle of using the sensor and switching signal information at the module inputs as well as the sending, switching or the display of commands to the outputs of the same or a different module. A typical PowerPlex ®...
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Page 13: Put Down The Serial Number
3.3. Put down the serial number ® ® Each PowerPlex component has a unique serial number. Before mounting the PowerPlex modules, we ® recommend to prepare a list. This list should include: PowerPlex component (module type), pertinent serial number and installation area. ®... -
Page 14: Technical Data
4.1. Technical data ® The technical information of the PowerPlex Compact Module are summarised in Table 4. Technical Data Rated voltage DC 12 V/24 V Operating voltage 9 ... 32 V DC Current consumption typically 63 mA at 12 V typically 44 mA at 24 V Max. -
Page 15: Scope Of Delivery
4.2. Scope of delivery ® Standard scope of delivery of the PowerPlex Compact Module is without accessories. For completion we recommend the following accessories: • XPP-USBC0 USB/CAN Converter: XPP-USBC1 (opto-decoupled) • XPP-CP-130 Connection package: (contains a 2-, 10- and 22-pole connector, 10 x crimp contacts 14-16 AWG and 22 x crimp contacts 16 AWG)) •... - Page 16 Input/ output/ what is connected connection cable connection protection & status interface indication/comments X1: 2-pole connection voltage supply DC 12 V/24 V BUZ 10.16IT/02/* battery connection Batt (DC 9 V … 32 V) ‒ batt X2: 10-pole connection power output loads O1 - O8 crimp connector, 16...
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Page 17: Mounting
5. Mounting The PowerPlex ® Compact Module has been designed for stationary installation. This PowerPlex ® module is used for loads up to 10 A. We recommend to install the modules in close proximity to the loads to be controlled. 5.1. -
Page 18: General Notes On Wiring
5.3. General notes on wiring The selection of the correct cable types is important for the reliable power distribution, control and monitoring by ® means of a PowerPlex system. Please ensure to use cables of superior quality with the suitable cross sections to avoid voltage drops. -
Page 19: Dimensions And Space Requirements
Fig. 8: Dimensions of the PowerPlex® Compact Module All cables are connected to the module from below. This has to be considered in the planning 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 the different electrical devices. -
Page 20: Table 9: Mounting Of The Device
Action Step Mark the intended installation site following the installation dimensions Drill the mounting holes into the wall with an adequate tool. Depending on the accessibility of the cable connections we recommend to connect all cables (current, CAN etc.) before mounting the device. Important: A cable connection must only be established if the main switch is OFF. -
Page 21: Connection To Power Supply
6. Connection to power supply After interconnecting all PowerPlex ® components of your system via a CAN bus cable, the installation only has to be connected to electrical power supply. PowerPlex ® is suitable for both DC 12 V and DC 24 V. Caution •... -
Page 22: Table 13: Major Properties Of The Can Bus Cable To Be Used
A CAN bus cable typically is a twisted pair cable with two wires, CAN-H and CAN-L, and shield SHLD. Table 13 lists the most important properties which the CAN bus cable to be used should have. They correspond to a typical CAN bus cable. -
Page 23: Powerplex ® Configuration Software
® The PowerPlex Configuration Software can directly be downloaded from E-T-A’s Website. A username and a password are required which will be assigned upon request. On demand the configuration software can also be made available on a USB flash drive. No further entries are required during the installation process. The PowerPlex ®... -
Page 24: Can/Usb Converter And Driver
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. -
Page 25: Notes
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- Page 28 ® E-T-A Elektrotechnische Apparate GmbH Anwenderhandbuch / User Manual PowerPlex Industriestraße 2-8 · 90518 Altdorf / Ausgabe / Release: M_PP-M-CM500-E - Index: - GERMANY Ausgabedatum / Release Date: 10/2020 Tel. 09187 10-0 · Fax 09187 10-397 E-Mail: info@e-t-a.de. www.e-t-a.de Alle Rechte vorbehalten / All rights reserved...
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