Altronics PowerQuest User manual

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The Touch Screen Control System consists of two components, the Touch Screen (TS) and the Switch Panel
Module(SPM). The PowerQuest system can control the switching of 8 circuits. 6 circuits are predefined and 2 are custom. Each circuit
can be fused up to 30 amps. The system should be installed be a certified automotive technician. Connect GROUND wire first!!!!
Mount module to electronics
panel using supplied bolts.
Connect cable
from back of
TS to Module
Power LED - Solid (OK)
Status LED - Blinking
(OK)
Mount touch screen
using template
provided.

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WiringSystem:
IGN Ctrl –Connect ignition signal or other switched signal to IGN Ctrl terminal. This input will allow (Trig enabled (IGN)) channels to turn on/off
when ignition is turned on/off. Also, ignition can control system power up and down if Ignition/Switch Power off is enabled in SETUP menus (see
Configure section)
Trig1 Trig 2 –This input will allow (Trig enabled) channels to turn on/off when Trig 1 or Trig2 signal is turned on/off. Feature must be enabled in
SETUP menus (see Configure section)
Terminals 2 and 3: Connect
to Temperature sensor
(included).
Ground Terminal: Use #12
AWG Wire. (Recommend
to Battery Negative Post or
Good Chassis Ground
Point) Connect this wire
first!
Battery + : Use minimum
4 AWG cable. Connect to
Positive Post on Battery
IMPORTANT: Install
independent cable direct
to battery or battery
disconnect switch (kill switch).
Do not splice from another
power cable or junction.
Max torque on nuts:
24 inch-lb (2 ft-lb)!!!
For Circuits (Starter, Ignition, Fuel,
etc..) use appropriate 14awg (30
amp), 16awg (20 amp), or 18awg (15
amp) wire depending on load.
Connect Cable from Touch Screen

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Configure:
System will be Configured with default settings. To change those settings press the “Config” button on the switch panel screen.
Brightness –Sets screen brightness
Sleep –Turns screen off when no user press for sleep time. Press anywhere on
screen to turn back on. Can also be controlled by ignition signal.
Security Enable –Activates optional Lock Screen and Manual Sleep.
Enable 16 Ch–Activates second module when installed
Ign/Switch Power –Enables external ignition or switch input into external IGN terminal
to control system power up and down (Sleep).
Display Amps –Activates displaying current level for each switch channel.
Blue Tooth –Bluetooth setup for BT control, optional.
Select Channel- Press to see list of available switch Channels, then select channel to
modify
Not all features are available for all circuits.
Channel –Displays channel name.
Pick button: Use +/- buttons to cycle thru preset buttons
Custom button: Select to enter custom label for button.
Soft Start: Check box to allow slow increase in current at turn on.
Switch Type: Select switch behavior.
Normal, Momentary, Pulse (turn signal), Burst (high speed pulse, with
pause), SOS (distress pulse), Dim/PWM (Select 0-100% power for
dimming
lights or running motor at different speeds)
Max Current: Select maximum fused amperage for circuit (0-30amps).
Limit Enabled: Check box to limit circuit turn on by temperature settings
Temperature: Select temperature to enable.
Hysteresis: Differential temperature change required to activate.
(Ex: With a 2º hysteresis and a 100º temperature setting the controller will allow
the actual temperature to go to 98º before turning off Fan and Pump and back to
100º to turn on again) allow the actual temperature to go to 98º before turning off Fan and

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Pump and back to 100º to turn on again)
Auto Enable: Check to enable. Allows switch channel to automatically turn on and off other selected channels when
activated/deactivated.
Auto Switch Delay: Time in seconds selected circuit is delayed from turning on if it is Auto Enabled from another channel.
Trig Enable: External control to turn channel on or off. Requires wired connection to IGN (ignition), Trig 1 or Trig 2 terminals on module.
Save: Saves changes and returns to previous Menu.
Lock Screen:
Master Code: On the back of Module (not the touch screen)
there is a tag with the systems Master 4 digit program code and a
Temporary User Code. You can use the Master code to program
your User code. The Master code can always be used to reset
User code.
Reset User Code: Use following sequence to program User
Code.
1) User code cannot be Master Code or 1234.
2) Key in Master Code and press ENTER
3) Use Back arrow to delete Master Code from window.
4) Key in number USER CODE XXXX and press ENTER
5) Press Enter Again
Now User Code is set.
Unlock Screen: Key in User code and press ENTER
SLEEP: Press Sleep to force sleep mode.

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If fuse is tripped Switch Panel circuit button will turn off and
“FUSE” message will be shown on button label. Pressing button again will reset
fuse.
PowerQuest Demonstration video (www.altronicsinc.com/switch-panels/powerquest-1.html) for more details.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
Email: [email protected]
When sending a unit in for repair or update: Fill out a “Service Form” which is available from the Technical Support Section of our
website-> www.AltronicsInc.com
WARRANTY:
by is warranted for 1 Year against any defect in materials and workmanship from date of purchase.
ALL WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES ARE VOID if the enclosures are opened or altered or is equipment is
connected to system that is not supplied or authorized by Altronics Inc.
shall not be liable for injury, consequential, or other types of damages resulting from the use or misuse of the
is to be used for off road purposes only!

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