The BantamX will save hours of wiring & installation time! It is a small, 8-circuit (expandable) control system that provides a clean (one ethernet cable into the cab!) and safe way to power and control 12/24VDC accessories. Due to the small footprint of the BantamX, the placement options are endless! No cutting, fishing wires into the cab or tapping into the vehicle's electrical system. It's the perfect over-all solution for all your aftermarket electrical accessories with options unmatched by anyone.
- Fully programmable, digital controlled system
- 8 circuits rated at 30 amps at 12.5 VDC per circuit
- 16-position terminal block (easily attach accessories)
- 2 controller ports (RJ45) for Ethernet cables
- Integrated low voltage cutoff (LVCO) battery protection w/ optional override
- One ATM mini-style fuse for LVCO protection & reset
- Failsafe self-healing fault protection system (from 1.5 to 30amps)
- Current-sensing MOSFETs controlled by a microprocessor (no fuses & relays)
- 100amp in-line fuse
- Nylon braided battery cables are hi-strand crosslinked copper wire with a silicone jacket
- Operates on 12VDC or 24VDC
- 8-position input terminal block for controlling outputs
- Built-in Bluetooth capabilities for remote control
- Protection against: overheating, over-current, shorts, reverse polarity & field collapse
- Ignition control and safety lock-out for switches 1 and 2 (optional)
- Up to 4 BantamX units can be daisy chained & controlled by one Touchscreen
- On-demand wireless software updates/upgrades
HARDWARE
- Powder coated steel base w/ built in hardware
- Silicone gasket for weatherproofing
- Simple thumb screw fastening aluminum lid with convenient silkscreened outlines for supplied legend placement
- Universal & vehicle specific mounting options
- Robust insulated base and cover
FEATURES AVAILABLE THROUGH sPOD MOBILE APP
- Dimming
- Strobe
- Flash
- Momentary
- Switch Linking
- On-Road and Off-Road mode of operation
EXTERNAL CONTROLLER OPTIONS (not included with system and can only be used in conjunction with an sPOD controller)
- Third party switches
- Computers
- Arduino
- Raspberry Pi
- Alpine Audio systems KAC-001 head unit controller
- Sensors, thermostats, pressure switches, fan controllers & more
TOUCHSCREEN CONTROL PANEL
The touchscreen display will become inoperable if ambient temperatures drop below 20 degrees F.
Let the temperature of the cab of the vehicle warm up before operation.
TOUCHSCREEN BENEFITS
- Reduced installation time and labor allowing for mounting and connection of eight switches at one time versus individually.
- Reduced wire harness complexity, using one harness to our controller to accommodate up to 32 circuits.
- Reduced harness size offers an overall reduction in weight, improving the operational efficiency of the equipment.
- Increase in switch lifecycle over traditional electromechanical switches.
TOUCHSCREEN MODULE CONTROL BENEFITS
- Voltage feedback (vehicles battery/alternator voltage)
- Amperage meter for each switch gives you the status of how much current each accessory is drawing
- Board temperature feedback (shown on screen)
- Customization: legends (3 lines of text)
- Automatic backlighting off after 30 minutes of being inactivity
- Automatic power off after 6 hours of being inactive or engine not running (Deep sleep mode)
- One touch off function
- One second hold on off button shuts all circuits down
- Automatic system shut down when the touchscreen is unplugged
- Backlight dimming
- Multiple Source select (One touchscreen can control up to 32 circuits)
- Come with its own mounting bracket.
- Bluetooth for use in programming the touchscreen. *
*The primary reason for the Bluetooth integrated into the Touchscreen is for programming purposes, and not for remote control due to the limited range. Touchscreen housings are precision machined billet aluminum which contributes to the distance limitations. Ranges may vary from 5 feet up to 15 feet depending on the location of the Touchscreen, the surroundings, phone type, phone cover, and many other variables.
Additional Touchscreen Mounting Options (sold separately):
RAM-201U Double Socket Arm for 1-inch RAM Ball (Must have this in order to mount touchscreen)
RAM-238U Base with 1-inch RAM Ball (For fixed surface mounting and interconnect between double socket arm)
RAM-224-1U Suction Cup Base with 1-inch RAM Ball (For fixed surface mounting and interconnect between double socket arm)
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
sPOD 870045 Installation Sheet
DISCLAIMER
Buyer is responsible for ensuring that it uses the products (and its vehicle) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards of care. Buyer acknowledges that some products may only be used when off-roading, and Buyer will comply with all vehicle and road safety guidelines. Buyer is solely responsible for (and will indemnify and hold Bestop harmless for) any claims, losses, damages, fines, fees, costs, or other amounts arising out of Buyer's non-compliance with these provisions.
WARRANTY AND REPAIR POLICY
sPOD offers a non-transferable 5-year limited warranty on electronic parts and components from manufacturers defects for all units purchased after 4/1/23. sPOD will repair or replace items in question and return them to Buyer at no charge. If the identical product is no longer available, sPOD will replace with a similar product of equal value. sPOD will not be responsible for any indirect or consequential damages in connection with defective merchandise.
Exclusions:
Products that have been subjected to abuse, misuse, accident, alteration, modification, improper installation, tampering, or any use other than the product's designed purpose will void the warranty. The sPOD warranty excludes the following: Installation errors, abuse, misuse or crash damage, reverse polarity of battery cables, changing the 2 amp fuse for any other rated fuse, cutting off our connectors, splicing into our wires/harnesses, attaching anything other than our battery cables to our positive and negative terminal studs on our BantamX/SourceLT boards, changing our supplied switches (switch body), removing the actuators without using our specific actuator removal tool.
This warranty shall be automatically voided if the items sent for warranty replacement are modified in any way or were not used as intended or applicable. Additionally, this warranty excludes normal wear and tear. NOTE: Any or all aftermarket brake controllers, hi-amp solenoids or any hi-amp relay that is attached to the same positive battery post will cause irreversible damage to the sPOD system. This will void all warranties. This warranty shall be automatically voided if the items sent for warranty replacement are returned with water/liquid/chemical damage to any electrical component. The buyer MUST provide a copy of the original invoice or have completed the online product registration. Shipping responsibilities and/or charges will be determined once a claim has been opened. sPOD systems will be repaired or replaced at manufacturer’s discretion.
This warranty does not cover miscellaneous expenses, including, but not limited to, outside labor costs incurred for the installation, removal, replacement, and repair or troubleshooting. Please contact sPOD to assist with troubleshooting prior to uninstalling your entire system as the solution may not require that the system be removed. All claims must be made in writing by mail or e-mail directly to sPOD:
By Mail: sPOD
2950 Norman Strasse Road
San Marcos, CA 92069
By E-mail: sales@4x4s-pod.com
