SWITCH-PROS

Our power module uses mosfets, they are solid state switches that have built in overcurrent protection. The microcontroller inside the power module also monitors current levels and shuts off the load if there is an overcurrent condition or a short circuit. It is the latest ekectronic automotive technology. So the advantage is that the mosfets are more reliable than relays and turn off 1000 times faster than the time it takes for a fuse to blow.
In the case of a short or an overcurrent condition the output will turn off and the switch indicator led will flash 3 times indicating a fault.

I hope this explains it.

Robert

4x4chick

Yes it does, Thanks.

ameise2015

Can I use this unit to run my ARB compressor direct? Can you please explain how I would hook it up? I heard you can hook up the SPod directly but mine pulls 52 amps when running. Your thoughts?

mhockey9090

If you read the instructions, it says you can run a compressor. But, if you read the install instructions it also says to not go over the switch current output, which is 30AMP. Looking at the diagram is shows you can use switch 8 as a 30AMP max or 2x 15AMP switches. Most compressors are rated for more than 30AMP. So from my reading and to my knowledge, you can NOT run a compressor rated higher than 30AMPs directly to the Switch pros (thats why they recommend you to NOT connect a winch either). You can run the winch and compressor power and ground directly to the battery, then use a relay to use as an ON/OFF switch for your Switch-pro system. Thats exactly what I did with my SPOD, but would do the same for the switch pro system, if I were to get it.

Like I said before, if this kit was available prior to me getting an SPOD, then I would have gotten this, but wired it up the same way. This way you can ensure you are not going to pull more than your max.

SWITCH-PROS

The Switch-Pro will run any ARB compressor without any issues. The ARB compressors have built in relays that interface with the ARB switch harness that is supplied with the compressor. The compressors all have seperate battery connections. The Switch-Pro ARB harness connects to the ARB switch harness connector to turn on the compressor. So the Switch-Pro controls the internal relay of the ARB air compressor which draws less than 1amp.

mhockey9090

Yes, my ARB compressor came with a harness as well, which I used to connect to my SPOD. The ARB compressors power/negative cables are still connected to the Jeeps battery.

But what I was trying to get at, is the compressors main positive/negative cables are still hooked to the battery, while the switch harness allows you to hook up too a switch system such as a switch-pros or SPOD setup. You can not run the compressors power and negative cables directly to your system, which was a question asked a few post up.

Did that clarify my original reply a little better?

ameise2015

Okay, thanks for the explanation.

PsychoCupcake

Just received my Switch-Pro system yesterday. Awesome quality and love that the switch panel itself is nice and small. Provides a lot more options for mounting location. Can't wait to get it all wired up this weekend. Also the conversation here will be helpful as one of my components that needs a switch is my ARB twin compressor.

ameise2015

Did you install you unit yet?

ameise2015

[QUOTE="ameise2015;4130273"]Did you install your unit tet?