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Hardware Installation Guide
This guide will walk you through a basic installation of a SwitchMaster device into any new or existing 12v electronics system.
If you require further assistance, we’ll be happy to lend a hand, please drop us an email or give us a call and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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Step 1 - Orientate
Decide on an orientation for your SwitchMaster. There are multiple cable paths on the bottom and side of the unit to allow ease of use in multiple mounting scenarios
Step 2 - Battery Isolator
The SwitchMaster is designed to work over a wide range of voltages, some of which may be lower than a standard 12v automotive or marine system. We recommend installing a battery isolator so you can fully turn on your SwitchMaster if not using the system for long-periods to avoid flattening your battery.
Step 3 - Mount
Remove the top cover and mount your SwitchMaster to your desired location. The SwitchMaster can be mounted on nearly any surface, so use the appropriate fixing for the job. It is not recommended to glue your SwitchMaster in place.
Step 4 - Run Cabling
WARNING: Ensure your terminals are the correct polarity before adding power to the system. Reverse polarity WILL damage sensitive components on the SwitchMaster and is not covered by warranty.
We’ve chosen to run our cables through the bottom cableway. Remove the two 13mm nuts from the bottom posts attach your cables. Negative terminal to the negative post marked with GND with a minus sign (-) and the positive terminal to the post labelled +12V IN with a large Plus (+) sign.
You should not connect the positive cable to the top post marked Do Not Connect as this will prevent current draw measurements from working correctly.
We’ve chosen to run our cables through the bottom cableway. Remove the two 13mm nuts from the bottom posts attach your cables. Negative terminal to the negative post marked with GND with a minus sign (-) and the positive terminal to the post labelled +12V IN with a large Plus (+) sign.
You should not connect the positive cable to the top post marked Do Not Connect as this will prevent current draw measurements from working correctly.
Step 5 - Tighten Cables
Ensure your cables are correctly positioned in one of the cableways then use a 13mm socket to tighten the nuts down on each terminal.
Be careful not to overtighten the terminals as this may cause damage to the case. It is important to have a tight connection here, otherwise voltage and current readings may not be accurate.
We find finger tight + with a quarter to half turn with the ratchet to general be suffice.
Be careful not to overtighten the terminals as this may cause damage to the case. It is important to have a tight connection here, otherwise voltage and current readings may not be accurate.
We find finger tight + with a quarter to half turn with the ratchet to general be suffice.
Step 6 - Wire Accessories
Strip 5-7mm of insulation off each wire going to your accessories and and screw the positive and negative sides into the appropriate position on the provided connectors. There is labelling just below the plug on the board to illustrate which side is which.
Plug the connector into the desired output location on the board. We recommend plugging the most switched items (ie worklights) into first positions and lesser switched items (ie. your fridge) on the final positions.
You can always move these around later.
Plug the connector into the desired output location on the board. We recommend plugging the most switched items (ie worklights) into first positions and lesser switched items (ie. your fridge) on the final positions.
You can always move these around later.
Step 7 - Route Cables
To ensure cabling is out of the way and wont make it difficult to put the top cover of the SwitchMaster back on - route your accessory cables through the slots provided in the case.
Step 8 - Final Check and Power On
Do a final check of your cabling to ensure that the incoming battery cables are the correct polarity.
Reverse polarity WILL damage sensitive components on the SwitchMaster and is not covered by warranty.
Once sure you’re good to go - turn your battery isolator to ON to power the system. A small yellow LED will illuminate in the top left hand corner of your SwitchMaster.
Turn your isolator off to power off the SwitchMater again.
Reverse polarity WILL damage sensitive components on the SwitchMaster and is not covered by warranty.
Once sure you’re good to go - turn your battery isolator to ON to power the system. A small yellow LED will illuminate in the top left hand corner of your SwitchMaster.
Turn your isolator off to power off the SwitchMater again.
Step 9 - Test Overrides
With the SwitchMaster power off at the isolator, connect the override panel to the mainboard.
Turn power back on and switch an override to the ‘Up’ or on position. If your outputs are not turning on correctly, or a single override switch is applying power to all outputs, turn the connector around on the board.
See the FAQ for more help here.
Turn power back on and switch an override to the ‘Up’ or on position. If your outputs are not turning on correctly, or a single override switch is applying power to all outputs, turn the connector around on the board.
See the FAQ for more help here.
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