The BantamX will save hours of wiring & installation time! It is a small, 8-circuit (expandable) control system that provides a clean (one ethernet cable into the cab!) and safe way to power and control 12/24VDC accessories. Due to the small footprint of the BantamX, the placement options are endless! No cutting, fishing wires into the cab or tapping into the vehicle‘s electrical system. It’s the perfect over-all solution for all your aftermarket electrical accessories with options unmatched by anyone.
Fully programmable, digital controlled system8 circuits rated at 30 amps at 12.5 VDC per circuit16-position terminal block (easily attach accessories)2 controller ports (RJ45) for Ethernet cablesIntegrated low voltage cutoff (LVCO) battery protection w/ optional overrideOne ATM mini-style fuse for LVCO protection & resetFailsafe self-healing fault protection system (from 1.5 to 30amps)Current-sensing MOSFETs controlled by a microprocessor (no fuses & relays)50amp auto-resetting circuit breakerNylon braided battery cables are hi-strand crosslinked copper wire with a silicone jacketOperates on 12VDC or 24VDC8-position input terminal block for controlling outputsBuilt-in Bluetooth capabilities for remote controlProtection against: overheating, over-current, shorts, reverse polarity & field collapseIgnition control and safety lock-out for switches 1 and 2 (optional)Up to 4 BantamX units can be daisy chained & controlled by one TouchscreenOn-demand wireless software updates/upgrades
Hardware:
Powder coated steel base w/ built in hardwareSilicone gasket for weatherproofingSimple thumb screw fastening aluminum lid with convenient silkscreened outlines for supplied legend placementUniversal & vehicle specific mounting optionsRobust insulated base and cover
Features available through sPOD Mobile APP (free):
Each switch can be programmed for:
DimmingStrobeFlashMomentarySwitch LinkingOn Road and Off Road mode of operationThe following features are only available through the purchase of our Pro-Series mobile App:
Circuit timersSwitch lockoutInitial startup current for each circuit is raised to 65amps for 5 secondsProgram any circuit to be always on while still maintaining fault protectionOption to disable deep sleep modeSelectable auto restart after circuit shuts down from over current/shortProgrammable Current Limiting (in 2amp increments up to 30amps)Selectable auto restart for current limiting shut downSelectable “Latch” or “Momentary” actions for inputsProgrammable ignition control for all 8 circuitsVariable strobe function to create custom flash/strobe patternsEXTERNAL CONTROLLER OPTIONS (not included with system and can only be used in conjunction with an sPOD controller)
• Third party switches
• Computers
• Arduino
• Raspberry Pi
• Alpine Audio systems KAC-001 head unit controller
• Sensors, thermostats, pressure switches, fan controllers & more
Touchscreen Control Panel
Please note:
The touchscreen display will become inoperable if ambient temperatures drop below 20 degrees F.Let the temperature of the cab of the vehicle warm up before operation.Touchscreen Benefits:
Reduced installation time and labor allowing for mounting and connection of eight switches at one time versus individually.Reduced wire harness complexity, using one harness to our controller to accommodate up to 32 circuits.Reduced harness size offers an overall reduction in weight, improving the operational efficiency of the equipment.Increase in switch lifecycle over traditional electromechanical switches.Touchscreen Control Module Features:
Voltage feedback (vehicles battery/alternator voltage)Amperage meter for each switch gives you the status of how much current each accessory is drawingBoard temperature feedback (shown on screen)Customization: legends (3 lines of text)Automatic backlighting off after 30 minutes of being inactivityAutomatic power off after 6 hours of being inactive or engine not running (Deep sleep mode)One touch off functionOne second hold on off button shuts all circuits downAutomatic system shut down when the touchscreen is unpluggedBacklight dimmingMultiple Source select (One touchscreen can control up to 32 circuits)Come with its own mounting bracket.Bluetooth for use in programming the touchscreen. *
*The primary reason for the Bluetooth integrated into the Touchscreen is for programming purposes, and not for remote control due to the limited range. Touchscreen housings are precision machined billet aluminum which contributes to the distance limitations. Ranges may vary from 5 feet up to 15 feet depending on the location of the Touchscreen, the surroundings, phone type, phone cover, and many other variables.
Additional Touchscreen Mounting Options (sold separately):
RAM-201U Double Socket Arm for 1-inch RAM Ball (Must have this in order to mount touchscreen)
RAM-238U Base with 1-inch RAM Ball (For fixed surface mounting and interconnect between double socket arm)
RAM-224-1U Suction Cup Base with 1-inch RAM Ball (For fixed surface mounting and interconnect between double socket arm)
