West Mountain Radio RIGrunner 4010S+ User manual

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RIGrunner
for model
4010S+

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Thank you for choosing the West Mountain Radio
RIGrunner 4010S+. 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.
Key Features of the RIGrunner 4010S+
• Programmable features and voltage triggers via USB
port.
• Two mutually exclusive modes for auto ON/OFF
- Traditional mode that turns on when current goes
through the master outlet. Programmable sensitivity
for this mode.
- Vehicle detect mode that turns on when the engine
is running. Programmable delay for how long before
the turn off. The turn on is fixed at 5 seconds. In this
mode, the master outlet is always powered on as a
non-switched outlet.
There are some considerations to think about. Please
read these instructions carefully before setting up your
RIGrunner.
Choosing a Mounting Location
Pick a location that is close, or central to, most of your
radios and accessories; especially those that draw large
amounts of current. Locate your power source as close as
possible to the RIGrunner. Remember that every wire has
resistance, longer wires have more resistance. More than
a 10’ run of #10 wire is not quite adequate to supply the
RIGrunner to full output without a significant voltage drop.
Install in a cool dry place with good ventilation. For example,
do not put it on top of your amplifier or room heater, or
cover it with something. It is recommended to not put it in
the engine compartment of your car, or directly on the floor
of a car; rain from open windows or snow covered boots
may cause water damage.
Connecting your equipment
Recognizing that RIGrunner comes standard with
Powerpoles®, updating your cables that supply or use 12
volts DC with Powerpoles®will improve the convenience of
quick connections and use of your equipment. Remember,
Powerpoles®are genderless and the same connector
arrangement works for both supply and load. Powerpoles®
can be used to charge or power batteries, all using the
same connectors.
Powerpoles®can be installed by soldering or crimping. Be
sure to make good connections. For detailed Powerpole®
connector installation tips see RIGrunner support pages at
http://www.westmountainradio.com/supportrr
IMPORTANT!! It is essential that assembly of the pairs is
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correct. Follow the amateur radio standard used by the
RIGrunner. DO NOT PLUG IN without verifying that
RED + PLUS and BLACK – MINUS is correct.
The far left connector is labeled the DCIN and is supplied
with a 40 amp fuse. The next connector is labeled “Master”
and is always ON. The master outlet is where you would
connect the primary radio, light or piece of equipment that
you would like to automatically control the nine switched
outlets. Plug in the equipment that you would like to be
switched ON and OFF, into switched outlets 1-9, starting
with the highest power connections to the left, and lower
power drain units to the right.
Notice the supplied fuse ratings next to the connector.
Typically 12V input amplifiers and 100 watt RF output
transceivers should be to the left, VHF radios next, and
smaller accessories to the right.
Multiple amplifiers and/or transceivers may be connected
to the RIGrunner. There is a 40 amp maximum that would
be exceeded if trying to transmit all connected units at
once. Most radios and amplifiers draw less than 3 amps in
receive, but require many more amps in transmit. Therefore,
the limiting factor is total current draw while transmitting.
To determine how many radios may be used to transmit at
one time, consult the radio manual for power consumption
specifications. In the event that the total current goes over
the 40 amp maximum, a fuse will blow or make an undersized
power supply unhappy. The RIGrunner and any equipment
plugged into the RIGrunner should go unharmed.
Using the proper fuses
The RIGrunner 4010S+ comes supplied with a range of
fuses installed. This assortment should be suitable for
most stations, but can be changed easily. Every RIGrunner
output is safe up to 40 amps, but the total allowable is also
40 amps. Note that the fuse on the Master outlet should
be sized to the lowest value that is possible to adequately
supply the equipment plugged into that outlet.
A fuse MUST have be in each position in use. ANY
ATTEMPT TO BYPASS OR SHORT ACROSS THE
FUSES IS DANGEROUS AND VOIDS THE RIGRUNNER
WARRANTY. Since the maximum available automotive fuse
is 40 amps, the RIGrunner will be protected as long as any
value ATC/ATO fuse is installed. Choose the correct fuse for
your equipment. Standard ATC/ATO automotive blade fuses
are used. These fuses are available in 10 values ranging
from 1 amp to 40 amps.
The DC input should have a fuse that is appropriate for
the power supply rating. If using a smaller power supply,
consider using a lower value fuse than the 40 amp value
supplied. Ideally all of the outlets should have a fuse that
is the next higher value above the maximum current draw
of the unit on that fuse. If using a power cord with a fuse,
match that value or go one or two values higher. Sizing each
fuse for each unit is desirable, but not absolutely necessary.
Having a higher value than the minimum will offer less
protection for that unit, too low a value and the fuse will blow
out prematurely.

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Note that each fuse position has a LED blown fuse indicator
that will conveniently light up if an output fuse is blown.
There must be power to the RIGrunner and a load on the
circuit that has the blown fuse for the blown fuse LED to
light.
Automatic or Manual Power Switching
The RIGrunner 4010S+ has a unique, high performance and
convenient power switching system. It uses an electronically
controlled solid state switch. This solid state switch is over
current and over temperature protected. It should last
indefinitely compared to a mechanical switch that suffers
from arcing. The mechanical control switch in the RIGrunner
carries none of the load.
The control switch has three positions: “OFF”, “AUTO” and
ALL ON”. In the “OFF” position only the switched outlets are
switched off. In the “AUTO” position the switched outlets
will automatically turn on based on one of two auto modes
described below. In the “ALL ON” position all of the switched
outlets will be on regardless of what is connected to the
master outlet.
Auto Turn On/Off Modes:
• Master outlet mode: As shipped, the RIGrunner 4010S+
operates in the master outlet current detect mode.
Whenever adequate current is drawn from the master
outlet, the other outlets will be on. For example, if the
primary radio is plugged in here and you turn that radio on
the other outlets become active. As shipped, the current
threshold is set to detect 0.5Acurrent draw. The sensitivity
of the current detect can be adjusted with the USB port.
In order to make the unit super-sensitive, use a fuse
that is rated for a lower current on the Master Outlet.
The PWRguard feature does not protect Master Outlet.
• Vehicle Detect mode: Using the USB port the vehicle
detect mode can be selected. In this mode, the master
outlet is not used for turn on/off control and is always
on. In this mode, the switched outlets are on whenever
the vehicle alternator is running. There is a 5 second
delay before the outlets turn on. After the vehicle
alternator turns off there is a user programmable (via
USB port) delay before the outlets turn off. The USB
port makes configurable to set the alternator voltage
used to trigger this feature. This mode only functions
when the toggle switch is in the “Auto” position.
Remote Control:
In the master outlet mode, a low current device may be
connected to the master outlet and used to remotely turn
the other outlets on and off. For example, the RIGrunner
4010S+ could be located in the vehicle trunk and a 15 foot
cable connected to the master outlet to a PWRbrite at the
front of the vehicle. When the switch on the PWRbrite is
turned on the RIGrunner 4010S+ will turn on the other outlets
in the trunk.
West Mountain Radio does not know the power requirements
of all radios and station accessories made. Consult the
owners manual for your unit or actually measure the power
consumption.
A West Mountain Radio PWRcheck is a handy way to easily
measure Volts, Amps, Watts and Amp / hours all at the same
time on one display.
ARed overvoltage indication is bad, DISCONNECT ORTURN
OFF THE POWER SUPPLY IMMEDIATELY! Overheating or
damage a radio or other equipment may occur. As supplied
there is an audible alert, unlike other RIGrunners, on both
undervoltage and overvoltage.

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The audible alert may be disabled by removing the internal
jumper. Store the unused jumpers on a single pin to not lose
them for later use.
Operational Reference
Switch Positions:
Left: Unit off (except master outlet)
Center: Auto mode
Right: Unit on (unless voltage out of range)
Internal Jumpers:
Top: Install to enable buzzer
Middle: Install to enable PWRguard features.
When removed, the power will not automatically
be turned off for out of range voltage.
Bottom: Install for power saver option. This will shut off all
LEDs and run at the lowest possible power when
the unit is off.
LED Patterns:
Red Green Yellow
Off Off Off No power to unit or unit is off and the
power save jumper is in.
Off On Off All outlets powered on.
Off Dim Off Unit has power, outlets are off.
On Off Off Outlets are off due to high voltage.
Off Off On Outlets are off due to low voltage.
On On Off Outlets are on but the voltage is high,
either the PWRguard jumper is out or
not enough time has yet passed.
Off On On Outlets are on, but the voltage is low
and the PWRguard jumper is out (off)
Off On Blink Outlets are on, but the voltage is low,
not enough time has passed to turn
the outlets off.
Blink Off Off Outlets are powered down, voltage
is in range, but not yet down to the
reset point. Flip switch to OFF, then
back to reset now.
Off Off Blink Outlets are powered down, voltage
is in range, but not up to the reset
point. Flip switch to OFF, then back
to reset now.
Fast
Blink
On Off Vehicle has been detected as not
running and after the programmed
time the unit power will shut off.
Off Fast
Blink
Off Vehicle has been detected as run-
ning and after 5 seconds the unit
power will turn on.
Any
Status
Any
Status
Fast
Blink
The unit is connected to a PC via the
USB port and the normal functions
have been suspended.
Buzzer:
Sounds for 2 seconds every minute while the jumper is installed
and the unit detects a low or high voltage while the outlets are

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on.
USB Programming Instructions
Download and install the West Mountain Radio port
diagnostics utility or use another terminal program, such
as Hyper-Term. During installation, be sure to install the
drivers on the PC. The utility can be set to start every time
the PC powers up and it is always on the tool tray (lower
right) or to just run it when needed.
Open the RIGrunner 4010S+ unit. Power up the unit and
switch to the ON position. When the LED is lit on, connect
a micro-USB cable (not included with the RIGrunner)
between the RIGrunner 4010S+ and the PC. The first time,
Windows will attempt to install the driver. If the diagnostic
utility was previously installed, Windows should find the
driver on its own. Now the Yellow LED should be rapidly
blinking.
After the driver is found, start the West Mountain Radio
diagnostics utility program. Find the RIGrunner 4010S+ in
the list of devices. Right-click on the RIGrunner 4010S+
and select “TEST”. When the terminal window pops up,
press enter in the terminal area and the following menu will
appear:
West Mountain Radio RR4010S+ 1.00
1) Reset to factory settings
2) View/Change Settings
3) Monitor mode
4) Force output ON
5) Force output OFF
Function <0>:
If enter “2”, followed by “ENTER, the following options occur:
Press just enter for no change:
High Trip <14.97>:
High Restart (14.81>:
Low Trip <10.97>:
Low Restart <12.96>:
Master Sensitivity (1-30) <15>:
Auto Restart when voltage is back in range <Y>?
Auto Shutdown when alternator is off <N>? y
Min alternator voltage <13.98>:
Delay in second <10>:
Auto turn on when alternator is on <N>?
Save new values <Y>?
NOTE: To determine the best master outlet sensitivity, use the
monitor mode. It will show real-time the value being read on the
master outlet. To exit monitor mode, press ESCape.

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RIGrunner Accessories
Order Sku#
Fuse Assortment Low Value (8pcs) #58537-1085
3- 1A, 3- 5A & 2- 10A
Fuse Assortment High Value (8pcs) #58537-1086
2 ea. of 15A, 20A, 30A, 40A
Buss 10A ATC Circuit Breaker #58537-1087
Buss 15A ATC Circuit Breaker #58537-1088
Buss 20A ATC Circuit Breaker #58537-1089
Buss 25A ATC Circuit Breaker #58537-1090
Buss 30A ATC Circuit Breaker #58537-1091
Powerpole®Extension Cable, 3 ft. #58531-1082
#12 Red/Black Wire w/ powerpole ends
Powerpole®Extension Cable, 6 ft. #58531-1083
#12 Red/Black Wire w/ powerpole ends
Powerpole®Extension Cable, 10 ft. #58531-1084
#12 Red/Black Wire w/ powerpole ends
15A. Powerpole®Connector-12 Pair #58257-1093
30A. Powerpole®Connector-12 Pair #58257-1095
45A. Powerpole®Connector-12 Pair #58257-1099
Powerpole®Retention Clips - 12 Pack #58257-1092
PowerLock - RIGrunner Retainer Kit #58512-1060
PWRcrimp Crimp Tool #58568-1049
To purchase or view other accessories available,
call or go online at:
www.westmountainradio.com/shop
Additional Support and Operating Tips:
www.westmountainradio/supportrr.htm
www.westmountainradio/optipsrr.htm
Powerpole®Wiring Guide
Powerpole®Series
Contact
Recommended Wire
Gauge
15 A 20-16 AWG
30A 20-12 AWG
45A 14-10 AWG
Additional Resources for Anderson Powerpoles®
go to: www.andersonpower.com
Details and a video demonstration for using PWRcrimp
Tool with powerpoles®, go to:
www.westmountainradio.com/crimptool
www.westmountainradio.com/videos

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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