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. All users have to be informed about all safety instructions. The documents have...
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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...
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 ®...
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.
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.
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.
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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". ®...
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...
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.
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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. ®...
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. ®...
4.1. Technical data ® The technical information of the PowerPlex Mini Module are summarised in Table 4. Technical Data Voltage rating DC 12 V/24 V Operating voltage DC 9 ... 32 V Current consumption typically 14 mA at DC 12 V typically 10 mA at DC 24 V Max.
4.2. Scope of delivery ® Standard scope of delivery of the PowerPlex Mini Module is without accessories. For completion we recommend the following accessories: • XPP-USBC0 USB/CAN Converter: XPP-USBC1 (opto-decoupled) • XPP-CP-100 Connection package: (contains 6-pole and 24-pole connector, 30 x crimp contacts 16AWG (1.31mm •...
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Input/ output/ what is connected connection cable connection protection & status interface indication/comments X1: 24-pole connection input: digital switch, momentary I1 - I8 crimp connector, control inputs, switching to switch, ... 16 AWG ground input: analog I1 - I8 crimp connector, voltage measurement 16 AWG battery, charger,...
5. Mounting ® ® The PowerPlex Mini 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.
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.
5.4. Required installation dimensions - mounting cut-out ® The PowerPlex Mini Module are meant for front panel mounting. The modules are screwed onto the mounting plate from the front, e.g. in the side trim panel. The required dimensions are shown in Fig. 8. Fig.
Fig. 9: Installation dimensions of the PowerPlex® Mini Module 5.6. Mounting of the device Before you start installation, please make sure that • the installation site was selected under consideration of the product-specific requirements • the cable connections were identified correctly and cable laying was thoroughly planned •...
Step Action 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.
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 •...
A CAN bus cable typically is a twisted pair cable with two wires, CAN-H and CAN-L, and shield SHLD. Table 12 lists the most important properties which the CAN bus cable to be used should have. They correspond to a typical CAN bus cable.
® 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 ®...
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.
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