PowerQuest 18789 Touch Screen Control System Switch Panel Instruction Manual
- June 17, 2024
- PowerQuest
Table of Contents
PowerQuest 18789 Touch Screen Control System Switch Panel
Introduction
The 
Touch
Screen Control System consists of two components, the Touch Screen (TS) and
the Switch Panel Module(SPM). The PowerQuest system can control the switching
of 8 circuits. Each circuit can be fused up to 30 amps. The system should be
installed be a certified automotive technician. Connect GROUND wire
first!!!!
Wiring System
IGN Ctrl – Connect ignition signal or other switched signal to IGN Ctrl
terminal. This input will allow ( Trig enabled (IGN) ) channels to turn
on/off when ignition is turned on/off. Also, ignition can control system power
up and down if Ignition/Switch Power off is enabled in SETUP menus
(see Configure section)
Trig1 Trig 2 – This input will allow (Trig enabled) channels to turn
on/off when Trig 1 or Trig2 signal is turned on/off. Feature must be enabled
in SETUP menus (see Configure section)
Configure
System will be Configured with default settings. To change those settings press the “Config” button on the switch panel screen.
Brightness – Sets screen brightness
Sleep – Turns screen off when no user press for sleep time. Press
anywhere on screen to turn back on. Can also be controlled by ignition signal.
Security Enable – Activates optional Lock Screen and Manual Sleep.
Enable 16 Ch – Activates second module when installed
Ign/Switch Power – Enables external ignition or switch input into
external IGN terminal to control system power up and down (Sleep).
Display Amps – Activates displaying current level for each switch
channel.
Blue Tooth – Bluetooth setup for BT control, optional.
Select Channel- Press to see list of available switch Channels, then
select channel to modify.
Not all features are available for all circuits.
Channel – Displays channel name.
Pick button: Use +/- buttons to cycle thru preset buttons
Custom button: Select to enter custom label for button.
Soft Start: Check box to allow slow increase in current at turn on.
Switch Type: Select switch behavior. Normal, Momentary, Pulse (turn
signal), Burst (high speed pulse, with pause), SOS (distress pulse), Dim/PWM
(Select 0-100% power for dimming lights or running motor at different speeds)
Max Current: Select maximum fused amperage for circuit (0-30amps).
Limit Enabled: Check box to limit circuit turn on by temperature settings
Temperature: Select temperature to enable.
Hysteresis: Differential temperature change required to activate.
(Ex: With a 2º hysteresis and a 100º temperature setting the controller
will allow the actual temperature to go to 98º before turning off Fan and Pump
and back to 100º to turn on again) allow the actual temperature to go to 98º
before turning off Fan and.
Auto Enable: Check to enable. Allows switch channel to automatically turn
on and off other selected channels when activated/deactivated.
Auto Switch Delay: Time in seconds selected circuit is delayed from
turning on if it is Auto Enabled from another channel.
Trig Enable: External control to turn channel on or off. Requires wired
connection to IGN (ignition), Trig 1 or Trig 2 terminals on module.
Save: Saves changes and returns to previous Menu.
Lock Screen
Master Code: On the back of Module (not the touch screen) there is a tag with the systems Master 4 digit program code and a Temporary User Code. You can use the Master code to program your User code. The Master code can always be used to reset User code.
Reset User Code: Use following sequence to program User Code.
- User code cannot be Master Code or 1234.
- Key in Master Code and press ENTER
- Use Back arrow to delete Master Code from window.
- Key in number USER CODE XXXX and press ENTER
- Press Enter Again
Now User Code is set.
Unlock Screen: Key in User code and press ENTER
SLEEP: Press Sleep to force sleep mode.
If fuse is tripped Switch Panel circuit button will turn off and “FUSE” message will be shown on button label. Pressing button again will reset fuse.
PowerQuest Demonstration video (www.altronicsinc.com/switch- panels/powerquest-1.html) for more details.
When sending a unit in for repair or update: Fill out a “Service Form” which is available from the Technical Support Section of our website-> www.AltronicsInc.com
WARRANTY
by
is
warranted for 1 Year against any defect in materials and workmanship from date
of purchase. ALL WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES ARE VOID if the
enclosures
are opened or altered or if equipment is connected to system that is not
supplied or authorized by Altronics Inc.
shall not
be liable for injury, consequential, or other types of damages resulting from
the use or misuse of the 
.
Dimension
Verify the size of this print against dimensions given before use!
Customer Support
TECHNICAL SUPPORT:
Email: Tech@AltronicsInc.com
1411 S. Roselle Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60193 Phone 847-923-0002 Fax 847-923-0004 www.AltronicsInc.com
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