Description
POWER DISTRIBUTION HUB
12V-50A POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH APP CONTROL
XO Tech is ARK’s next generation of the XO Series range tailored to 12V electrical systems for the Camper, Caravan, 4×4 and canopy fit outs. The XO Tech Power Distribution Hub (PDH) is the latest innovation by ARK which allows the control of on-board devices, monitoring of usage, battery protection, a range of outputs along with Bluetooth connectivity for remote control and monitoring from your smartphone. The XO Tech PDH is an all-in-one power management system that distributes power through a full suite of outputs. No more bulky control boxes, rocker switches or even fuse boxes! The PDH is completely equipped with all these features and more in an innovative, compact, lightweight and easy to install system giving full control and monitoring of the 12V electricals in the recreational vehicle.
UNLIKE ANY OTHER 12V CONTROL BOX
The XO Tech Power Distribution Hub (PDH) is your all-in-one power management system. Unlike any other 12V control box on the market, the PDH is packed full of technology and features in a compact and sleek design.
WHEN SPACE IS A PREMIUM
At a mere 267mm long by 192mm wide and 60mm D, the PDH is compact enough to fit just about anywhere! Space is a premium and the PDH is the solution to minimize space and clutter in camping 12V setups.
CAMPING MADE EASY
The PDH is the next level in automation for your camping 12V setup Wireless control through Bluetooth connectivity means you can use a smartphone to monitor your battery and switch devices on and off from the comfort of your camp chair.
NO MORE BULKY ROCKER SWITCHES
The PDH is equipped with 4 by 10A rated controllable relays which can be activated on the unit or wirelessly through a smartphone. The sleek push button design controllable relays remove the need for any bulky rocker Switches.
OUTPUTS GALORE
Apart from the 4 by 10A rated controllable relays, the PDH features an output 50A rated Anderson style connector, a 10A rated cigi socket, a 10A rated Engel socket, a 15A rated Merit socket and a dual USB socket with 2.1A connections.
IT CAN’T GET EASIER THAN THIS
All you need is a battery wired up to a 50A Anderson style connector with an inline fuse. Connect the battery to the input Anderson style connector and you’ve created the ultimate camping 12v setup with added levels of automation and battery protection for your auxiliary battery. The PDH is compatible with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFeP04), Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) and Flooded Lead Acid batteries.
IS THERE SUCH A THING AS TOO MUCH INFORMATION
You can monitor the battery state of charge and usage in both real time and total power consumption information. Monitor in real time battery voltage, current, power and time to discharge. Monitor total consumption including minimum and maximum voltage data, maximum current data, total watt hours and used battery capacity in amp hours since last charge. All this can be viewed on the scrolling OLED display directly on the unit or wirelessly through a smartphone.
MONITOR A WATER TANK…WHY NOT?
Another great feature of the PDH is the ability to monitor a single poly water tank. This gives you full control on your usage, monitoring your water levels from the unit directly or wirelessly through a smartphone Compatible water tank sender probes available through RV Electronics.
OUTPUTS COMPLETELY PROTECTED
Unlike other 12V control boxes, the PDH outputs are protected with internal self-resetting fuses and an electronically controlled main relay which are shown active from an array of LED indicators easily visible on the face of the unit. The PDH outputs are completely protected and no ongoing maintenance or replacing of fuses equals peace of mind.
NEXT LEVEL BATTERY PROTECTION
The PDH is equipped with battery protection unmatched by any other 12V control box on the market. Battery protection includes reverse polarity protection, current protection and temperature protection. There is also an adjustable low voltage disconnect that you can set in either a High, Medium or Low setting based on your desired level of battery protection, this can be set either on the unit directly or wirelessly through.
THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT
All the power and information for the PDH is at your fingertips. The ARK Smart Hub allows the pairing of multiple PDH devices to your smartphone which can be renamed individually, customise the names of your controllable outputs, change battery protection levels and load battery data such as size and type. All these features allow you to customise, control and monitor these devices from the comfort of your camp chair.
Affordable and easy to use, the install process was very straight forward and helped clean up my existing 12v system.