West Mountain Radio RIGrunner 4008 HV User manual

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RIGrunner
for model
4008HV
-48 volt

West Mountain Radio
Thank you for choosing the West Mountain Radio
RIGrunner! You will enjoy having a RIGrunner with
durable, standardized Powerpole®connections. Having
proper DC distribution should make a long overdue
improvement to the convenience and safety of your
station. The RIGrunner is a simple device, with obvious
function. Think of a RIGrunner as the 12 volt equivalent of
a 120 VAC power panel in a house.
There are some considerations to think about. Please
read these instructions carefully before setting up your
RIGrunner.
INSTRUCTIONS and SPECIFICATIONS
Congratulations on purchasing the RIGrunner 4008 HV
model. This sturdily built power strip, utilizing the renown
Anderson Powerpole®connectors, provides plug in
capability for your dc devices, fuses for each outlet, gives
you warning lights and a buzzer for out of range voltages,
and illuminates an LED when the fuse is blown. It is an
easy and safe way to distribute dc power.
Before Installation
The RIGrunner is ready for installation with the de-fault
settings for the “audible alert” (buzzer). The buzzer alerts
the user that the voltage is out of normal range, either too
high or too low. The user may wish to remove or change
the buzzer operation for too high or too low only.
To change the buzzer, simply remove the four sheet metal
screws on the side, take the cover off. Then remove
either the HI, the LO or both jumpers. They are small
blue shorting blocks located at the lower right side of the
circuit board.
Note that the four sheet metal screws distort the bottom
plate’s holes, thereby creating a burr and making it difficult
to remove the cover. If needed, a small screwdriver can
be wedged into either end to easily pry off the cover.
Replace the cover and fasten together with the four
screws. Do not over tighten because the aluminum can
be stripped.
Mounting
Pick a location that is central to the equipment it is
powering. If possible, locate the power source close to
the RIGrunner as well. Every wire has resistance so
it makes good sense to keep the wire runs as short as
needed.
Locate the RIGrunner in a cool dry place with reasonable
ventilation. Do not put it on top of equipment that gets hot.
Do not place it on the floor where it could get wet. The unit
should be mounted securely to equipment, or screwed
down using the two holes in the mounting tabs.
Connecting Equipment
Powerpoles®should be placed on all equipment.
ORANGE is for plus, and BLACK is for minus. Remember,
Powerpoles®are genderless; the same connector works
on both the supply and the load. They are unipolar if
assembled correctly.
Anderson Power Products® and Powerpole® is a registered trademark of Anderson Power Products, Inc.

Operating Manual
Powerpoles®can be installed by soldering or
crimping. For detailed Powerpole®installation tips
see our RIGrunner support pages on our website,
www.westmountainradio.com.
The only thing youABSOLUTELY MUST DO is to make sure
you assemble the pairs correctly. They must be assembled
according to the standard used in the RIGrunner. DO NOT
EVER PLUG ANYTHING IN unless you are CERTAIN you
have the BLACK connected to minus, and the ORANGE
connected to plus. CHECK THIS TWICE. Make sure that
your wires plug into the RIGrunner correctly…ORANGE to
ORANGE and BLACK to BLACK.
Plug your equipment into the RIGrunner starting with the
highest power on the left position and the lower power drain
units to the right. You may hook up as many as eight items
so long as the total drain does not exceed 40 amperes.
Fuses
This RIGrunner comes supplied with a 40 ampere input
fuse, 3 25 A, 2 10A, 1 5A, and 2 1A. It may be ordered
with other fuse values (40, 25, 20, 15, 10, 5, 1 ampere). If
different fuse values are recommended for the equipment,
they may be installed. Note that the total current cannot
exceed 40 Amperes. Any ATC/ATO automotive blade fuse
or blade circuit breaker may be used.
Note that each fuse position has a LED blown fuse indicator
that will conveniently light up if a fuse is blown. There must
be power to the RIGrunner and a device plugged into the
circuit that has the blown fuse in order for the LED to light.
Voltage Comparator and Audible Alert
The RIGrunner has a precision expanded scale voltage
comparator display, with audible alert. There are three
LEDs that show Red for over voltage, Green for nominal
voltage, and Yellow for under voltage.
This special model operates at a nominal voltage of -56.2
Vdc. This is the fully charged “float” voltage for two AGM
or GEL type sealed lead acid batteries. The Green LED
that shows that the voltage is between -46 and -60 Vdc. If
the voltage is more than -60 Vdc the red LED lights. If the
voltage is less than -46 Vdc the Yellow LED lights. If the
voltage is under -40 Vdc, then all LEDs are off.
Buzzer
The RIGrunner includes an audible alert buzzer that can
sound whenever the Red or Yellow LEDs light.
The buzzer is activated by installing jumpers on the pc
card. If the LO jumper is installed, the buzzer will sound
whenever the Yellow LED lights. If the HI jumper is
installed, the buzzer will sound whenever the Red LED
lights. Both jumpers may be installed so the buzzer will
sound whenever either the Red or Yellow LED lights.
Note that the RIGrunner comes with both jumpers installed.
lease see the “before installation” paragraph to change the
buzzer settings.
Anderson Power Products® and Powerpole® is a registered trademark of Anderson Power Products, Inc.

West Mountain Radio
RIGrunner Specifications
RIGrunner 4008 HV, Negative 48 Volt Special Model
Description
Eight output DC power buss, Fused
Connection
Black is POSITIVE (common)
BLUE is NEGATIVE 56V
Isolation
The case is isolated from internal circuitry, including
negative circuit.
Connectors
Anderson Powerpoles®
Nominal Voltage
Correct for 48 Volt batteries at 56.2 Volts
Quiescent Current
The comparator voltmeter circuit draws 30 mA continously
Current Capacity
40 amperes input, 40 amperes total output
Fuses
ATA/ATC, supplied with 15 A input, 5 A output
LED Indicators
Green is Nominal -56.2 Vdc
Red is Over -60 Vdc (+15% of nominal)
Yellow is Under -46 Vdc (-15% of nominal)
no indication below -40 Vdc
Buzzer
Buzzer is set for Under voltage
Buzzer Activation
As supplied, there is a jumpers installed on the internal
header that activates the LOW buzzer. With both jumpers
removed the buzzer is disabled. With the HI jumper
installed, the buzzer sounds for over voltage. With the
low jumper installed, the buzzer sounds for under voltage.
With both jumpers installed the buzzer sounds for both
high and low volrage.
Blown Fuse LED
A red LED is located at the base of each fuse clip. If a
load is connected, and a fuse is blown (open), then its
LED will light.
Assembly
IPC-610 process

RIGrunner Warranty
The RIGrunner is warranted against failure due to defects
in workmanship or materials for one year after the date
of purchase from West Mountain Radio or an authorized
dealer. If purchased from an authorized dealer it must be
returned with a copy of the original sales receipt or proof
of purchase.
Warranty does not cover damage caused by abuse,
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure
to follow instructions, improper installation, alteration,
lightning, or other incidence of excessive voltage or
current. If failure occurs within this period, return the
RIGrunner or accessory to West Mountain Radio at your
shipping expense with a full explanation and necessary
proof of purchase. The device or accessory will be
repaired or replaced, at our option, without charge, and
returned to you at our shipping expense. Repaired or
replaced items are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or
replacement of the RIGrunner or accessory made after
the expiration of the warranty period.
West Mountain Radio shall have no liability or responsibility
to customer or any other person or entity with respect to
any liability, loss, or damage caused directly or indirectly
by use or performance of the products or arising out of
any breach of this warranty, including, but not limited to,
any damages resulting from inconvenience, loss of time,
data, property, revenue, or profit, or any indirect, special
incidental, or consequential damages, even if West
Mountain Radio has been advised of such damages.
Except as provided herein, West Mountain Radio makes
no express warranties and any implied warranties,
including fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in
duration to the stated duration provided herein.
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