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PRPC501-A-090314-INS  

InterMotive Inc. 
13395 New Airport Rd.  
Auburn, CA 95602 

Phone: (530)-823-1048 

Fax: (530)-823-1516 

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An ISO 9001:2008 Registered Company

 

PRPC501-A  

Programmable Relay Power Center 

See PRPC Programming Utility software for latest list of supported vehicles 

2009-2014 Ford E-Series and F-Series 

Contact Intermotive for additional applications 

 

Introduction 

The Programmable Relay Power Center provides access to a broad 
range of vehicle data such as MPH, RPM, Park Brake, Service Brake, 
temperatures, transmission range, accelerator pedal, doors, lights, 
door locks, ABS, MIL, etc.  Specific data is vehicle dependent, and by 
running the PRPC Programming Utility software (free download from 
www.intermotive.net), available information on a particular chassis can easily be determined.  
The PRPC provides 8 configurable relay outputs, eight configurable low current outputs        
(1/2A Max), and six configurable beepers.  The Programmer allows logical combinations                
(AND, OR, =, >, <) of various vehicle data to control an output.  For example, one output can be 
programmed to go active when ECT>230 OR TFT>250 AND RPM>300 (any numeric values can 
be used).  This could drive a high temperature dash indicator.  Another output could be          
programmed to drive a warning buzzer/lamp when the vehicle speed exceeds some limit, such as 
70mph.  Electric doors can be disabled unless certain safety conditions are met and so on.  There 
are also ten general purpose inputs, one analog input, and one dedicated ignition input that can 
be used as part of the programmable logic.  

PRPC Programming Ulity Instrucons 

(Used for configuring the programmable outputs, beepers and inputs) 

Requirements: 

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Java Runtime Environment (v1.7.0 or later) must be installed on your computer prior to running 
this utility.  Most PC’s already have Java installed.  The most recent version can be obtained for 
free at http://java.com/en/download/manual.jsp.  

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The PRPC Programming Utility.  This is a free Intermotive software program that will need to 
be  loaded on your PC.  The files are available from the download page at 
www.intermotive.net.  It is recommended that an “InterMotive” folder be created to store the 
files. 

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USB to Serial cable (part# s-h37a1) is included in the a-IPU kit and is a one-time purchase.  
This kit is required for all programming and is recommended to be kept in a central location. 

 

Once PRPC Programming Utility has been run and the specific configuration has been created, it 
can be downloaded onto the PRPC501-A module(s) with the Programming Utility. 

Summary of Contents for PRPC501-A

Page 1: ...be used This could drive a high temperature dash indicator Another output could be programmed to drive a warning buzzer lamp when the vehicle speed exceeds some limit such as 70mph Electric doors can...

Page 2: ...in stalled in 2 Click the Create Configuration button 3 This screen will come up 4 Configure as desired See the following page for more infor mation Press the Enter button after each entry Note CTO ca...

Page 3: ...using a momentary button as the only input condition and setting the Delays to zero Thus a load could be turned on by pushing a momentary button and turned back off by pushing the button a second time...

Page 4: ...ab and click on Device Manager In the De vice Manager window expand the Ports menu and the download cable will display as USB Serial Port Click the Open File button 1 Open the PRPC ims or configuratio...

Page 5: ...s to mount the module InterMotive Inc 13395 New Airport Rd Auburn CA 95602 Phone 530 823 1048 Fax 530 823 1516 Page 5 of 13 www intermotive net products intermotive net PRPC501 A 090314 INS PRPC Power...

Page 6: ...ctive High Pin 4 White wire Configurable Relay Output 3 Fuse 3 Fuse Selectable Active High Low Pin 5 White wire Configurable Relay Output 2 Fuse 2 Active High Pin 6 White wire Configurable Relay Outpu...

Page 7: ...added together the sum of these fuses must not exceed 20 Amps Note that the placement of fuse 6 will determine whether the output is active high or active low The use of fused outputs 5A or 5B is rec...

Page 8: ...onfigurable Output Active Low Connect the desired outputs to vehicle equipment as needed Tape up unused leads When connecting to relays use relays with appropriate kick back suppression such as Digike...

Page 9: ...lue White stripe Input 7 Active low Pin 8 Pink Black stripe Input 8 Active low Pin 9 Black White stripe Input 9 Active low Pin 10 Orange Black stripe Input 10 Active low Pin 11 Tan Black stripe Input...

Page 10: ...nk harness 6 pin connector is NOT connected to the PRPC501 module 2 Turn the vehicle key on engine off 3 Insert the Data Link harness 6 pin connector into the PRPC501 module 4 The PRPC s red fuse LEDs...

Page 11: ...tput the associated on board red LED will illuminate No fuse sensing is done on outputs that are not configured to turn on Low Current Outputs To enter LCO diagnostic mode momentarily press the red te...

Page 12: ...e on board red fuse LED s will light when a corresponding Input is active Fuse LED 1 2 3 4A 4B 4C 5A 5B Input 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 J3 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 9 9 7 10 10 8 12 12 Scrolling LED s This may indi...

Page 13: ...the PRPC fails any step in the Post Installation Test review the installation instructions and the loaded configuration by running the Graphical User Interface application If necessary call InterMotiv...

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