APS-12 Automatic Power Off Switch User Manual Powerwerx
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1. Powerwerx Operation The voltage sensing APS 12 is an automatic switch designed for 12 volt vehicle electrical systems with negative ground The model APS 12 is rated at 25 amps continuous duty Using the 10 position rotary switch you can select the following timer settings of 2 15 or 30 minutes and 1 2 3 4 5 8 amp 12 hours Two LED lights are built in to show APS 12 current status When the engine is running a solid GREEN LED light means the timer is passing power through the unit 13 0 14 5V When the vehicles engine is shut off a voltage drop will occur and a FLASHING GREEN LED light is displayed and turns ON the timer 12 6V or less A red flashing LED light will display when its output power to your electronics reaches the users preset timer setting 2 minutes to 12 hours No ignition connection is required APS 12 includes an Over Voltage Protection System which will automatically shut off your electronics if the voltage reaches over 16 volts A solid RED LED light will display until the over voltage condition is corrected To Electronics OUTPUT AUX SWITCH INPUT Oo O To Battery APS 12 Automatic Power Off Switch User Manual 263 N Berry St Brea CA 92821 714 674 0073 Phone 714 674 4949 Fax Hook up amp Installation The APS 12 should be installed in between the vehicle battery and the DC load Typically the load is a two way mobile radio mobile computer and other vehicle DC e2. L x 2 W x 1 H e Weight 0 5 Ibs 229 grams e Construction Potted water proof design Can be mounted inside an engine compartment e LED Status Indicators o Solid Green LED light Timer OFF power passing through o Flashing Green LED light Timer ON o Flashing Red LED light Timer has expired load is OFF o Solid Red LED light Overvoltage Condition e Connections Power IN from Battery Power OUT to electronics no ignition wire required Emergency Override Switch Troubleshooting Unit will not turn ON e Check for reverse polarity on Input and Output connections e Check that Battery power is connected to the Input connection LED Lights Not Working e Check Negative connections for good ground to battery e Check Input positive connection Red LED Light Solid ON e Alternator is defective putting out over 16V reduce output below 16V APS 12 Automatic Power Off Switch User Manual 263 N Berry St Brea CA 92821 714 674 0073 Phone 714 674 4949 Fax Warranty Powerwerx support policy is simple we want you to be happy If you have a problem please feel free to contact us and we will do our best to get you up and running as soon as possible The Powerwerx ATS 12 has a one year limited warranty We will repair or replace your ATS 12 if you encounter any problems within one year of purchase We reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee for repairing units with user inflicted damage It is
3. your responsibility to ship the defective unit back to Powerwerx We will pay for shipping the replacement to you within the warrantee period Also Look at our Other Models LVD 35 DC Low Voltage Disconnect e Heavy Duty design rated at 35A continuous duty LVD includes user selectable disconnect settings of 10 6 10 8 11 0 11 2 11 4 11 8 12 0 12 1 12 2VDC Auto Reconnects when Voltage returns to safe level ITS 12 DC Timer LVD Battery Guard Heavy Duty design rated at 35A continuous duty Selectable low voltage disconnect 11 3 or 10 9VDC User selectable timer positions 2 15 30minutes 1 2 3 4 5 8 12 hours Auto Reconnects when Voltage returns to safe level More information at www powerwerx com ATS 12 Rev 4 16 2012
4. lectronics Standard installation involves installing the APS 12 in between the battery and the DC feed side of the radio using the supplied ring terminals When installing the APS 12 you need to connect positive and negative DC power IN amp positive and negative DC power OUT No ignition connection is required This model can be installed inside of the vehicle or engine compartment as these units are waterproof CAUTION Make sure you connect the leads to the correct polarity on both input and output Make sure you also use the supplied star washers and do not over tighten the ring terminal screws Rotary Switch Settings 0 2 minutes Set the Rotary Selector 1 acu to the desired setting alba 2 30 minutes Use a small flat 3 1 hour screwdriver to change 4 2 hours the rotary switch 5 TE position 6 6 hours Detailed settings are 7 7 hours also located on the side g 8 hours of your unit 9 12 hours Emergency Override Switch An extra ring terminal position is located next to the LED lights By momentary applying 12V to this terminal with a user supplied switch it will automatically override and energize the timed out timer and give you an additional 15 minutes of use for emergency operation ATS 12 Rev 4 16 2012 Powerwerx Specifications e Amperage Rating 25 Amps max 12V continuous duty e Low Standby Current Draw 4mAh in standby mode 100 mAh normal operation mode e Compact Size 3
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