PROJECT X GB538825 Ghost Box Wireless Accessory Control Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- PROJECT X
Table of Contents
Model No. GB538825
Important safety Information
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.
- Before using this product, read all instructions and cautionary markings.
- Use of an accessory outside of amp rating could result in fire, electric shock or failure. Professional installation is highly recommended.
- Avoid direct exposure to rain, moisture or snow.
- Do not operate the Ghost Box if it damaged in any way – replace it immediately.
- To reduce risk of damage or electric shock, disconnect the Ghost Box from the vehicle battery before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
Technical Specifications
Input Voltage (Nominal): 12V DC
Output Voltage (Nominal) : 12V DC
Operating Voltage Range: 11.6V – 14.7V DC
Output Maximum Current : 20A @12V DC (Channel 1) 40A@12VDC(Channel2)
Output Maximum Power: 480W @12V DC
Operating Temp: -22°F to 149°F
Storage Temp : -40°F to 185°F
Waterproof Rating: IP65
Wireless Frequency: 2.4GHz RF WiFi & Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Range (RF WiFi): 98.4 Feet (without interference or obstruction)
Wireless Range (Bluetooth®): 33 Feet (without interference or obstruction)
Replacement Fuse: 40A Max – Standard ATC Type
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by ADC Solutions Offroad & Adventure, LLC is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
INCLUDES
1x GHOST BOX
2x Button Head Screws (L25)
2x M5 Lock Nuts
4x M5 Washers
2x External Antennas
1x 3M VHB™ Double Sided Tape
2x Large Rubber Caps (Spare)
2x Small Rubber Caps (Spare)
5x PROJECT X Stickers
INSTALLATION
- Insert the External Antennas to the Ghost Box.
Mounting
- Choose a suitable mounting location for the Ghost Box. Make sure the location is strong enough to mount the Ghost Box.
Option 1 – Mounting with screws
- Mark two holes for a precise installation and make sure nothing beneath will be damaged by drilling.
- Drill 2 pilot holes using a 13/64 inch drill bit.
- Line up the Ghost Box with the pilot holes and secure with Button Head Screws (L25), M5 Washers and M5 Lock Nuts.
NOTE: Do not exceed the maximum torque in order to avoid overtorque.
Option 2 – Mounting with 3M VHB™ double-sided tape
- Clean the area thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol to ensure a good sticking surface.
- Attach the Ghost Box to your desired location with 3M VHB™ double-sided tape.
WIRING
OPEN THE GHOST BOX
Unscrew and open the lid of the Ghost Box.
Remove the O Ring and the transparent plastic cover.
WIRE CONNECTION
Refer to the illustration below and connect the hardwire cables to the Ghost
Box. Reassemble everything and close the lid.
NOTE: Hardwire cables are not included.
Please refer to the below chart and choose the correct wire size according to
your 12V powered accessories to prevent the Ghost Box from entering sleep mode
due to “voltage drop”. You can also adjust the low voltage protection settings
inside the PROJECT X App.
Cut the pointed head of the Rubber Caps according to the thickness of the
hardwire cable.
Cut at 1 on the Small Rubber Cab for cable diameter range 1 – 3.5 mm
Cut at 3 on the Large Rubber Cab for cable diameter around 3.5 mm
Cut at 2 on the Large Rubber Cab for cable diameter range 4 – 5.5 mm
*Suggested gauge of wire for direct connection: 10 AWG
REMARK: For wire gauge under 10 AWG a terminal block connection is
recommended.
| Length of wire (Feet)
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0-4| 4-7| 7-10| 10-15| 15-20| 20-25| 25-30
Current (Amp)| 0-5| 16 AWG| 16 AWG| 16 AWG| 16 AWG| 14 AWG| 12 AWG| 12 AWG
5-10| 16 AWG| 16 AWG| 14 AWG| 12 AWG| 10 AWG| 10 AWG| 10 AWG
10-15| 14 AWG| 14 AWG| 12 AWG| 10 AWG| 10 AWG| 8 AWG| 8 AWG
15-20| 14 AWG| 12 AWG| 12 AWG| 10 AWG| 8 AWG| 6 AWG| 6 AWG
20-25| 12 AWG| 10 AWG| 10 AWG| 8 AWG| 6 AWG| 6 AWG| 6 AWG
25-30| 10 AWG| 10 AWG| 10 AWG| 8 AWG| 6 AWG| 6 AWG| 4 AWG
30-40| 8AWG| 8AWG| 8AWG| 6AWG| 6AWG| 4AWG| 4AWG
WIRING – GHOST BOX
Ghost Box hardwire cables are color coded, RED for POSITIVE (+) and BLACK for
NEGATIVE (-).
Connect the RED cable to the POSITIVE (+) battery clamp as illustrated. The
POSITIVE battery post will be slightly larger than the NEGATIVE post, and will
be marked with a PLUS (+) sign. There may also be a RED protective cover over
the positive battery post. Connect the BLACK cable to the NEGATIVE (-) battery
clamp as illustrated. The NEGATIVE will be marked with a MINUS (-) sign. There
may also be a BLACK plastic protective cover over the negative battery post.
Every installation is unique. This diagram is meant to be for illustrative
purposes only. Professional installation is highly recommended.
NOTE:
After connecting the Ghost Box to the car battery, the LED power indicator
will flash Green. If the LED power indicator does not flash once connected,
please double check your power connections.
The Ghost Box has built-in voltage protection to prevent the vehicle battery
from draining in case an accessory controlled by the Ghost Box is accidentally
left on. LED indicator will turn off automatically and the Ghost Box will be
on sleep mode when the voltage drops to approximately 12.2V. Once on sleep
mode, do not turn on the Ghost Box until you start the engine again or until
the battery is recharged to 13V or higher.
The Ghost Box has a small parasitic draw that will not affect your vehicle if
driven regularly. If you are planning to store your vehicle or leave it non-
operational for a long period of time, we recommend either hooking it up to a
battery charger or removing the fuses in each Ghost Box to avoid draining the
battery.
WARNING: DO NOT mix up the cables or allow the metal ends to touch
together because this may damage the battery, charging system and/or
electronics on your vehicle. When installing, please make sure the battery is
disconnected.
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Button Functions| BLE Status| Description| LED status
and color
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Press Once| Standby Mode| Ghost Box is on and providing output power|
Press again| Standby Mode| Ghost Box turns off output power| On
Press and Hold for 3 Sec| Pairing Mode| Ghost Box enters Pairing Mode|
Blinking (0.25sec.)
Press and Hold for 8 Sec| Sleep Mode| 1.Ghost Box enters Sleep Mode to reduce
power drainage
2.Ghost Box returns to Standby Mode when voltage is over 13V (e.g. when the
engine starts)| Off
Press and Hold for 15 Sec| Reset| Ghost Box resets to factory settings| Flash
Greer
DOWNLOAD APP
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Compatible with iPhone 4s and higher, iPad3, iPad Mini, iPad Air
and higher, and iPod touch 5th Generation and higher. Requires
iOS 9.0 or higher.| Compatible with phones with Android™ 5.0 or higher.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/project-x-offroad/id1580883821|
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.horizon_brands.projectx
Scan the above QR code or search “PROJECT X Off-Road” in the App Store or
Google Play.
Download and install the App. Once installed, open the App and begin enjoying
your PROJECT X Off-Road App.
NOTE: The App is only available on smartphones with apple iOS 9 or newer,
and Android 5.0 or newer. The PROJECT X Off-Road App is not accessible from
browsers or PCs.
ADD DEVICE
We recommend you to connect a battery charger to the vehicle during the set up and pairing process if your vehicle is not running. Follow these instructions to add the Ghost Box to the App.
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Tap ADD DEVICE on home page.
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Tap GHOST BOX SYSTEM.
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Tap GHOST BOX CONTROLLER.
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Ghost Box is added to the list of device. Tap GHOST BOX CONTROLLER again to start customizing your 12V accessories.
NOTE: For detailed instructions on customizing your accessories with the PROJECT X Off-Road App, check out our video library at www.projectxoffroad.com.
Cautions
- Do not install or the use the product if it, in any way, impairs the safe operation of your vehicle.
- Follow manufacturer’s instructions to ensure the product is properly and safely installed.
- Check your state or provincial laws before installing. Vehicle owner must comply with all applicable laws.
- This product is intended solely for off-road purposes. Manufacturer and seller assume no liability for installation or use, which are solely the responsibility of the purchaser.
- This product is not DOT approved and is designed and intended for off-road uses only.
- The manufacturer and seller are not responsible or liable for consequential, incidental, or indirect damages, whether to person or property, resulting from the installation or improper use of this product.
⚠ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including
Di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) and Diisononyl Phthalate (DINP), which are
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Warranty
This PROJECT X product carries a 1 year warranty on Ghost Box, as referenced
on the website:
www.projectxoffroad.com/pages/returns-
warranty
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE: EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH HEREIN, NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIES, IS MADE AS TO THE GHOST BOX. PROJECT X AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY STATUTORY WARRANTIES AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
PROJECT X
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Costa Mesa, CA 92626
USA
FCC Compliance statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV
interference caused by unauthorized modifications or change to this equipment.
Such modifications or change could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm during normal operation.
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