Explain Superchips EAS
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Explain Superchips EAS
Can someone please explain the EAS feature that the Superchips Traildash offers? I can't seem to find anything that really talks about it. About all I'm able to read is where guys have connected backup cameras to it.
Can it be used in replace of something like an SPod?
Can it be used in replace of something like an SPod?
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Nope....haven't seen that! Thanks man! So how would it be different than a SPod? I wonder if the system would shut off the power of it senses your battery getting low like the SPod does.
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The EAS system works as a touch screen switch to power accessories, it also gives the ability to add extra sensors and be able to monitor them without extra gauges.
I've been using it for about two years now. I love the features of the trail dash as a programmer, as a switching system it's ok.
On the + side you can run up to 6 switches that's all contained in one clean touch screen unit with buttons you customize to say whatever you want them too and as well as put them in any config. On the TD. You also only need to run one cable through the firewall.
On the - side to run 6 switches you currently need to purchase 3 EAS Power Switch starter kits. (Roughly $100ea) #98609. Each kit has the starter kit and the switch leads. You don't need the starter kits but its the only way Superchips sell them. They do not offer them separate. (They even said that it's ridiculous but it's all they have)
You still have to have all the relays to connect each accessory to (never want to wire straight to the TD remember it's connected straight to the brain of the vehicle) then having to find a place for each relay. I ended up building my own relay box to contain everything. (Another $100.00)
In summary. Using the EAS system for switches while it's a great idea from Superchips it seems that they fell a little short on the execution. And definitely short on the support and knowledge of the product. The added costs of each kit and then building my own relay box. Might as well of just built or bought a dedicated switch system.
Hope this helps
KCCO
I've been using it for about two years now. I love the features of the trail dash as a programmer, as a switching system it's ok.
On the + side you can run up to 6 switches that's all contained in one clean touch screen unit with buttons you customize to say whatever you want them too and as well as put them in any config. On the TD. You also only need to run one cable through the firewall.
On the - side to run 6 switches you currently need to purchase 3 EAS Power Switch starter kits. (Roughly $100ea) #98609. Each kit has the starter kit and the switch leads. You don't need the starter kits but its the only way Superchips sell them. They do not offer them separate. (They even said that it's ridiculous but it's all they have)
You still have to have all the relays to connect each accessory to (never want to wire straight to the TD remember it's connected straight to the brain of the vehicle) then having to find a place for each relay. I ended up building my own relay box to contain everything. (Another $100.00)
In summary. Using the EAS system for switches while it's a great idea from Superchips it seems that they fell a little short on the execution. And definitely short on the support and knowledge of the product. The added costs of each kit and then building my own relay box. Might as well of just built or bought a dedicated switch system.
Hope this helps
KCCO
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The EAS system works as a touch screen switch to power accessories, it also gives the ability to add extra sensors and be able to monitor them without extra gauges. I've been using it for about two years now. I love the features of the trail dash as a programmer, as a switching system it's ok. On the + side you can run up to 6 switches that's all contained in one clean touch screen unit with buttons you customize to say whatever you want them too and as well as put them in any config. On the TD. You also only need to run one cable through the firewall. On the - side to run 6 switches you currently need to purchase 3 EAS Power Switch starter kits. (Roughly $100ea) #98609. Each kit has the starter kit and the switch leads. You don't need the starter kits but its the only way Superchips sell them. They do not offer them separate. (They even said that it's ridiculous but it's all they have) You still have to have all the relays to connect each accessory to (never want to wire straight to the TD remember it's connected straight to the brain of the vehicle) then having to find a place for each relay. I ended up building my own relay box to contain everything. (Another $100.00) In summary. Using the EAS system for switches while it's a great idea from Superchips it seems that they fell a little short on the execution. And definitely short on the support and knowledge of the product. The added costs of each kit and then building my own relay box. Might as well of just built or bought a dedicated switch system. Hope this helps KCCO
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This helps a lot - thanks! I was already thinking of using the TD as my switching system, but now I don't think that's what I really wanna do. I'll either build my own relay box (I've seen some builds online and they don't look that difficult) or I'll just get a Spod. It sounds really silly to have to buy a starter kit each time you want to add a power switch.
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The EAS system works as a touch screen switch to power accessories, it also gives the ability to add extra sensors and be able to monitor them without extra gauges.
I've been using it for about two years now. I love the features of the trail dash as a programmer, as a switching system it's ok.
On the + side you can run up to 6 switches that's all contained in one clean touch screen unit with buttons you customize to say whatever you want them too and as well as put them in any config. On the TD. You also only need to run one cable through the firewall.
On the - side to run 6 switches you currently need to purchase 3 EAS Power Switch starter kits. (Roughly $100ea) #98609. Each kit has the starter kit and the switch leads. You don't need the starter kits but its the only way Superchips sell them. They do not offer them separate. (They even said that it's ridiculous but it's all they have)
You still have to have all the relays to connect each accessory to (never want to wire straight to the TD remember it's connected straight to the brain of the vehicle) then having to find a place for each relay. I ended up building my own relay box to contain everything. (Another $100.00)
In summary. Using the EAS system for switches while it's a great idea from Superchips it seems that they fell a little short on the execution. And definitely short on the support and knowledge of the product. The added costs of each kit and then building my own relay box. Might as well of just built or bought a dedicated switch system.
Hope this helps
KCCO
I've been using it for about two years now. I love the features of the trail dash as a programmer, as a switching system it's ok.
On the + side you can run up to 6 switches that's all contained in one clean touch screen unit with buttons you customize to say whatever you want them too and as well as put them in any config. On the TD. You also only need to run one cable through the firewall.
On the - side to run 6 switches you currently need to purchase 3 EAS Power Switch starter kits. (Roughly $100ea) #98609. Each kit has the starter kit and the switch leads. You don't need the starter kits but its the only way Superchips sell them. They do not offer them separate. (They even said that it's ridiculous but it's all they have)
You still have to have all the relays to connect each accessory to (never want to wire straight to the TD remember it's connected straight to the brain of the vehicle) then having to find a place for each relay. I ended up building my own relay box to contain everything. (Another $100.00)
In summary. Using the EAS system for switches while it's a great idea from Superchips it seems that they fell a little short on the execution. And definitely short on the support and knowledge of the product. The added costs of each kit and then building my own relay box. Might as well of just built or bought a dedicated switch system.
Hope this helps
KCCO
