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Part NO: 212-0024-8S   

                   14                                                  July 30th, 2019 

 

Troubleshooting 

PROBLEM

 

POSSIBLE CAUSE

 

SOLUTION

 

No power at any of the out-
puts  
 
No relay “click”  

No power to “

12V  INPUT” 

 

 
 
 
 
 
Faulty ground 
 
Faulty Unit 

Check 12V INPUT connection for 
loose or missing wires. 
 
Check Battery fusible link or circuit 
breaker, if this is faulty replace it if 
it is tripped reset it. 
 
Check  Vehicle Chassis “Ground” 
connection 
 
Return Unit for repair 

No power to “Ignition” cir-
cuits 
 
No relay “click” 
 

Ignition trigger wire not con-
nected to PDU “ignition” ter-
minal 
 
Incorrect connection to vehicle 
wiring harness 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Faulty Unit 

Verify “ignition” input connection 
 
 
 
Consult the factory specifications 
and wiring diagrams for the vehicle 
 
Verify that the ignition wire re-
12V when vehicle ignition 
is set to “ON” and vehicle is run-
ning. 
 
Return unit for repair 
 

Timed outputs not on while 
ignition is “ON” 
Timing cycle incorrect 
 
Timing cycle does not end/
start and all ignition control 
function “OK” 

Linked to ignition control. 
 
Timing switch settings incor-
rect 
 
Faulty unit 

Follow above process 
 
Set switches for desired timing 
 
 
Return unit for repair 

No power to Individual Cir-
cuits 

Fuse Blown 
 
Faulty Circuit 
 

Replace fuse 
 
Return Unit for repair 

Summary of Contents for PDU42-8S

Page 1: ...Table of Contents Applicable Models 2 Introduction 2 General Warnings 3 Unpacking Pre Installation Check 3 Installation Mounting 4 Wiring and Setup Instructions 4 Output Fuse Combinations 6 Timed Modes Of Operation 12 Maintenance 13 Parts List 13 Troubleshooting 14 Product Specifications 15 Warranty 16 ...

Page 2: ...on requirements These output features have the following characteristics 1 Constant Battery Outputs There are 8 output connections each with individual fuses that are on at all time providing the PDU is connected to the battery 2 Ignition Controlled Outputs The 8 output power connections also individually fused provide 12V output while the vehicle ignition is ON Power will be immediately turned OF...

Page 3: ...put performance of vehicle sys tems 6 Placement of control switches must be so as to provide convenient reach for the opera tor without loosing eye contact with the road 7 Emergency warning devices require high electrical voltages and or currents Properly connect and ground all circuits Shorting or improper grounding of this device may caused personal injuring vehicle damage or both 8 All operator...

Page 4: ...eration or turns 2 Be sure to mount unit through the steel of the vehicle Avoid mounting through plastic or other non structural materials 3 POINT OF INSTALLATION MUST NOT INTERFERE WITH DEPLOYMENT OF VEHICLE AIR BAGS 4 D R Electronics recommends this and any of our other products be installed by quali fied professionals Warning Mounting the PDU unit The PDU42 8S may be mounted anywhere inside the...

Page 5: ...ns The maximum fuse sizes and some possible combinations are shown in a table on the following page Figure 2 The fuses are indicated as 20A maximum the x is no fuse or no connection and the N A means that the limit of that area has been reached with the indicated max imum fuse values and that spot is not available Many combinations can be de rived based on the PDU specifications and the equipment ...

Page 6: ...20A 2 x x 20A 20A 20A 3 x x x 20A 20A 4 x x x x 20A 5 x x x x N A 6 x x x x N A 7 x x x x N A 8 x x x x N A 12V BATTERY 1 20A 20A 20A 20A 15A 2 20A 20A 20A 20A 15A 3 20A 20A 20A 20A 15A 4 20A 20A x 15A 15A 5 N A N A x 10A 15A 6 N A N A x N A 15A 7 N A N A x N A N A 8 N A N A x N A N A AND IGNITION 1 20A 20A 20A 20A 20A 2 20A 20A 20A 20A 20A 3 20A 20A 20A x 15A 4 20A 20A x x 15A 5 N A x x x 15A 6 N...

Page 7: ...sible link or circuit breaker rated at 80A to the PDU42 8S 2 Cut the wire to length and strip 1 2 length of insulation from the end of the wire insert the bare wire into a suitable ring terminal these are not provided the ring hole must clear a 1 4 bolt crimp or solder 3 Connect as shown in Figure 3 Connecting ground input to the PDU 1 Run a 6 AWG wire lead to the chassis of the vehicle if necessa...

Page 8: ...e fused and located as close as possible to the POSITIVE battery terminal We recommend a 1A fuse inside an inline weather resistant fuse holder be used Connecting high Current AMP power outputs from the PDU The PDU supplies two high current 12V OUT outputs which may be used to power high current devices such as a lightbar or siren and light control system this output uses the same style of power c...

Page 9: ...to the PDU To activate the ignition control and timed outputs feature the PDU must receive a control sig nal from the vehicle 1 The installer must locate the ignition output from the vehicles wiring harness and run an 18 AWG wire from this point to the ignition input IGN IN on the PDU Care must be taken to connect the correct ignition control wire from the vehicle wiring har ness some of the newer...

Page 10: ...tions to and from the PDU are completed the output fuses can be installed according to the required rating of the connected equipment The PDU accepts a standard Automotive Blade ATO ATC Type fuses each fuse location has an LED indicator to show that the fuse is in place and working The LED indicator will glow RED if the fuse is GOOD otherwise it will be off Setting The Time Delay on Timed Outputs ...

Page 11: ...ill select the time increments to the output off time delay Table 1 Time Delay Switch Settings Factory Default 2 Hours TIME SW 1 SW 2 SW 3 SW 4 2 MIN ON ON ON ON 10 MIN OFF ON ON ON 30 MIN ON OFF ON ON 1 HR OFF OFF ON ON 2 HR ON ON OFF ON 3 HR OFF ON OFF ON 4 HR ON OFF OFF ON 5 HR OFF OFF OFF ON 6 HR ON ON ON OFF 7 HR OFF ON ON OFF 8 HR ON OFF ON OFF 9 HR OFF OFF ON OFF 10 HR ON ON OFF OFF 11 HR O...

Page 12: ... countdown mode and keep the PDU Timer ON Override The override circuit can be triggered by the PB push button momentary on switch on the PDU Timer Triggering the override will send the unit into ON mode for 2 minutes re gardless of the operating mode or battery voltage providing battery is not completely dead and the ignition is off Standby Once the PDU Timer is in STANDBY mode the only way for t...

Page 13: ...Part NO 212 0024 8S 13 July 30th Maintenance The PDU42 8S does not require user maintenance except for the individual fuse replacement ...

Page 14: ...DU ignition ter minal Incorrect connection to vehicle wiring harness Faulty Unit Verify ignition input connection Consult the factory specifications and wiring diagrams for the vehicle Verify that the ignition wire re ceives 12V when vehicle ignition is set to ON and vehicle is run ning Return unit for repair Timed outputs not on while ignition is ON Timing cycle incorrect Timing cycle does not en...

Page 15: ... the total current not to exceed 60A 8 Continuous Power the total current not to exceed 60A 8 Timed Power the total current not to exceed 60A 8 Ground return path for the Output terminal blocks the total return current not exceed 60A 7 NOTE All combined output power using any combination of outputs not to exceed 60A Timed Outputs With Voltage Protection Specification Operating Voltage monitored al...

Page 16: ...es for removal or installation Lamps flash tubes batteries or other items considered consumables are not covered under warranty This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties D R Electronics makes no warranties ex pressed or implied other than the express warranties contained herein WARRANTY PRODUCT RETURN POLICY In order to provide you with faster service product returns for repair or r...

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