Spod BANTAM Quick start guide

BANTAM
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Positive battery cable connection
2. DIP switches (see page 2)
3. Negative battery cable connection
4. Mounting hardware
5. Accessories terminal block for switches 5-8
6. Input terminal block (see page 3)
7. Jumper for input polarity selection (see page 3)
8. Controller inputs (Ethernet cable)
9. 2AMP fuse for circuit board protection
10. Cover. Do NOT remove or warranty will be voided
11. Accessories terminal block for switches 1-4
12. Reverse polarity warning light (lights Red if reverse polarity is detected)
13. Thumb screw for lid fastening
14. Place holders for switch ID labels
15. Auxiliary port identifications
GET TO KNOW YOUR BANTAM
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1
3
1 2 3 4 5 6
4
11
12
5
10
6
8
9
7
15
14
13
NOTES AND WARNINGS
•Never reverse polarity on battery cables.
•NEVER chassis ground the sPOD’s
negative battery cable. Always attach both
positive and negative accessory wires to
the sPOD.
•Any modifications to any of the sPOD wire
harnesses will void the warranty.
•Although the sPOD system is weather
proof, do not submerge in water. Do not
spray cleaner onto unit or into any
openings. Always use a soft towel or cloth
for cleaning purposes and or compressed
air to dry.
•System will shut down when voltage drops
to 11.2 V (2 minute delay) and requires 12.8
V to reinitialize (start engine).
•Do not tamper, open or remove any
factory-installed components; this will void
the warranty.
•Do not replace 2 amp fuse with any other
rated fuse; this will void the warranty.
•Do not attach any additional electrical
accessories to the battery terminals on the
Bantam; this will void the warranty.
•The Bantam does not require the use of
Relays or Fuses unless the accesory
attached draws more than 30AMPS
•The Bantam employs self healing circuits.
In the event of a short/overload, the circuit
will shut off. Correct the short/overload,
then cycle the switch on and off to reset.

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1. Find a dry, clean, easily accessible, flat surface to mount the Bantam that is within reach of the provided battery cables.
2. Mount the Bantam using the provided screws through the mounting holes.
3. Run control cable through the firewall of the cab. Keep protective cap on during the process.
4. Connect POSITIVE and NEGATIVE battery cables to the battery. NOTE: This should be the last step!
5. Use supplied cable ties to secure all cables.
DIP SWITCH 1: 1) Used initialize “pairing mode” for Bluetooth applications, 2) Used to disable deep sleep mode. 3) Troubleshooting
DIP SWITCH 2: Used to change between 12V or 24V electrical systems. DIP switch in the “OFF” position allows the Bantam to operate 12Volt
systems while having the DIP switch in the “ON” position allows Bantam to operate 24Volt system. (See Fig. A)
DIP SWITCH 3: Key-On Lock-Out control. Having the DIP switch in the “ON” position allows switch #1 to only be active when the vehicle’s ignition is on.
NOTE: This only pertains to switch #1 (See Fig. C)
DIP SWITCH 4: Key-On Lock-Out control. Having the DIP switch in the “ON” position allows switch #2 to only be active when the vehicle’s ignition is on.
NOTE: This only pertains to switch #2 (See Fig. C)
DIP SWITCH 5: Multiple Source select. Used to identify Bantam number (See Fig. B)
DIP SWITCH 6: Multiple Source select. Used to identify Bantam number (See Fig. B)
12V
24V
Fig. A
2
2
12/ 24 VOLT SELECTION
FACTORY DEFUALT SETTINGS
ON
KEY-ON LOCK-OUT ACTIVATION
FOR SWITCHES 1 & 2
OFF
INSTALLATION
DIP SWITCH SETTINGS
Fig. B
Fig. C
DIP SWITCH #1 HAS 3 PURPOSES:
1) USED FOR PAIRING A
BLUETOOTH DEVICE
2) USED TO OVERIDE THE DEEP
SLEEP MODE (USE IF
POWERING A 12V FRIDGE)
3) TURNS ON STATUS LIGHTS
FOR TROUBLESHOOTING
4)
KEY-ON
LOCK-OUT
#2
KEY-ON
LOCK-OUT
#1

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JUMPER ON 2 PINS ON RIGHT
FOR POSITIVE TRIGGER
JUMPER ON 2 PINS ON LEFT
FOR GROUND TRIGGER
-LOW VOLTAGE BYPASS
-LOCK-OUT 12/24V POWER INPUT
-INPUT FOR SWITCH #1
-INPUT FOR SWITCH #2
-INPUT FOR SWITCH #4
-INPUT FOR SWITCH #3
-INPUT FOR SWITCH #8
-INPUT FOR SWITCH #6
-INPUT FOR SWITCH #7
-INPUT FOR SWITCH #5
JUMPER LOCATION
INPUT 1: Use this input to disable the low voltage cut off by attaching 12/24v from a positive power feed. This will override the LVCO.
INPUT 2: Use this input to activate the Key-On/Lock-Out function from a source of 12v/24v from a positive power feed, such as a fuse
or circuit that is live when the ignition key is on. (NOTE) ALWAYS attach to input first, then attach to the power last to avoid a short.
INPUTS 3-10: Use these inputs to activate any of the switches (outputs 1-8) by an external device that has a 3.3 –24VDC signal.
EXAMPLE: Outputs can be controlled by external devices such as, but not limited to:
Thermostats, Alarm systems, Sending units, Sensors, Limit switches, Pressure switches, Remote switches,
Arduino, Raspberry Pi and many more devices that utilize ground or positive triggers ranging from 3.3VDC –24VDC
JUMPER: Use this jumper to switch the 8 inputs between Positive trigger input and Ground trigger input. (NOTE: this applies to all 8 inputs)
INPUT TERMINAL BLOCK
JUMPER FOR +/- INPUT TRIGGERS
!!! CAUTION !!!
ALWAYS ATTACH TO INPUT TERMINAL
BLOCK FIRST, THEN ATTACH POWER SIDE

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Open the Bantam app and touch Setup.
Touch the Scan button and wait 10 seconds.
Hit Cancel and wait about 10 seconds for the PIN to
appear in upper left (in White). Touch the Setup button.
Touch the Scan button and wait 10 seconds.
When “Pairing Request” dialogue box appears, enter PIN number and then touch the Pair button. The app will now be
paired to the Bantam and will be ready to use.
To reset pairing with all devices, turn DIP switch #1 on and off 5 times quickly.
With the app closed and off, flip DIP switch 1 “ON” then “OFF” in quick succession to put the Bantam in “PAIRING
MODE” for 60 seconds.
Start by going to Google Play for Android devices or iTunes for Apple devices and search “sPOD Bantam”.
Download the sPOD Bantam app onto your smartphone or tablet. Be sure that your device’s Bluetooth is turned on.
PAIRING THE BLUETOOTH
PLEASE REFER TO THE BANTAM
APP GENERAL USER GUIDE FOR
OPERATIONS OF THE APP.
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