Cool Ride PCU-5 User manual

PCU-5
Operation manual
Congratulations to your new electronic Power Control Unit PCU-5 with 5 power stages. This is a premium product with
outstanding reliability and unique features. Please read this instructions carefully before any attempt of installation.
If there are any questions unanswered please contact us. We are happy to help.
Field of application
The electronic power control unit PCU-5 is electric motorcycle accessory.
It is made to control the power level of (Coolride) grip heating systems hot grips electrically heated clothing
heated seats etc.
Use only at vehicles with 12V negative ground electrical system. Use this product also for other power sports vehicles
such as ATVs snow scooters and trikes.
Technical data
Operating voltage: 10-15V DC
Power rating: 180W @ 12V respectively 216W @ 14 4V
Principle of operation: Pulse width modulation
Operating temperature: -40°C – 65°C / -40°F - 149°F
Technical features
•5-stages power control + Off
•Memory-Function: Device saves setting from last ride
•Pre-heating mode: Variable from 0-15min
•Short circuit protection
•Over-temperature protection
•Error indication by flash codes
•Auto-reset of protection circuit
•Integrated electronic relay allows operation at modern motorcycles with current controlled circuits (e.g. BMW
R1200GS)
•Waterproof according to IP67
•Single button control push button waterproof according to IP67
•Bargraph display waterproof according to IP67
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COOLRIDE GmbH
Mangenberger Str. 150
42655 Solingen
Germany
+49 212/2357069 fon
+49 212/68110694 fax
[e-mail]
www.coolride.de

Electrical connection
The device features an automatic fuse circuit. An external fuse is neither necessary nor recommended.
The positive pole of the electrical consumer has to be connected with the red branched wire using the single pole con -
nector. The negative pole of the consumer needs to be connected in the same manner with the black branched wire.
The power control unit is triggered by +12V. Therefore connect the thin red wire with the control line using the included
Posi-Tap connector. The chosen control line should carry +12V only while the ignition is on. Suitable lines could be the
supply lines of an on-board socket position light or the horn. Thereby unintentional discharging of the battery is preven -
ted.
Then connect the device to the already mounted bargraph display using the 8-pole receptable and connect the 3-pole re-
ceptable to the push button / touch sensor.
Finally connect the PCU-5 directly to the vehicle battery. Connect the black wire with ring cable lug to the negative pole
and the red wire with ring cable lug with the positive pole.
Wire allocation:
Red wire (M6 ring cable lug): > Positive pole of the battery
Black wire (M6 ring cable lug ): > Negative pole of the battery
Red wire thin (blank end): > Control line +12V
Red branched wire (single pole connectors): > Positive pole of electrical consumer
Black branched wire (single pole connectors): > Negative pole of electrical consumer
8-pole receptable: > Bargraph display
3-pole receptable: > Push button resp. touch sensor (optional)
For further information about correct processing of the included installation materials such as the Posi-Tab connectors or
the bullet shaped single pole connectors please refer to our website www.coolride.de/downloads.
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Installation
Use 2 of the self-adhesive pads to attach the electronics box to a clean surface. Clean surfaces with solvent before at-
taching adhesive pads. You may also use cable ties as an alternative.
Choose the installation position considering that the maximum operating temperature must not be exceeded even when
the engine is running. Keep in mind that no pulling folding or crushing forces must act on the wires when installing and
operating the system.
The push button is intended to be built-in into the motorcycle's fairing cockpit or a mounting bracket from sheet metal.
Hole size = 12mm
Place the sealer ring above the mounting surface washer + hex nut below.
Attach the bargraph display to the cockpit upper fork bridge or another appropriate location within the riders sight. Fixa-
tion is done by an adhesive pad. Check for proper orientation and clean surfaces before putting things together!
Recommended orientation:
Control
If ignition is on push the button once to set the power control unit PCU-5 in operation. The device is now in pre-heating
mode. This is indicated by fast flashing of all LEDs. The power level during pre-heating mode is 100%. A further push on
the button stops the pre-heating mode at any time the device now recalls the setting from your last ride. Every further
push increases power level by 20%. Keep the button pressed for a little while (appr. 0 1s) to ensure the push is recog -
nized as intentional. To switch your connected warmth device off press the button repetitively until 0%-stage is reached or
simply by shutting off the ignition.
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
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low
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Error codes
The device is protected from short circuits overload over-temperature reverse polarity and transients through various
mechanisms. It is almost impossible that the device gets damaged by any of the error conditions mentioned. If an error
occurs the built-in self-diagnosis function allows a quick troubleshooting. An error condition is indicated by flash codes in
the bargraph display.
Error code Type of error Required action
LED 1 and 5 flashing Overload short circuit or open load Remove cause
LED 3 flashing Push button has continuous contact Remove mechanical blockage or replace push
button
LED 2 and 4 flashing Push button has moisture-caused continuous
contact
Replace push button soon device is still
functioning
Warranty
We grant a full 5 year warranty on this product and all its components. Damages which result from overload or disregard
of the herein given advise are excluded.
Disposal
If you need to dispose of this equipment one day please note that no electronic device may be put into
household waste. Put the device if possible to a recycling station. Your local authorities may inform you
accordingly.
EC-Conformity
This product complies with the regulations of valid European and national directives. Conformity has been proven the re-
spective declarations and documents are deposited at the manufacturer of this product.
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