GARMIN POWERSWITCH Owner’s Manual ™
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Table of Contents Getting Started............................................................... 1 Device Overview ......................................................................... 1 Installation...................................................................... 1 Mounting Considerations ............................................................ 1 Mounting the Device ................................................................... 1 Opening the Front Cover ..................................
Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. CAUTION Garmin strongly recommends having an experienced installer with proper knowledge of electrical systems install the device. Incorrectly wiring the power cables can result in damage to the device, the vehicle, or the battery, and can cause bodily injury.
Connecting Accessories NOTICE Do not use the device to control or power a winch. Failure to follow this notice could cause damage to your vehicle or your device. Accessory requirements: • Verify the amperage rating of each accessory before wiring it to the Garmin PowerSwitch device. The device supports accessories up to 30 A for each channel and a maximum of 100 A for the entire system. • Use 10 AWG (6 mm2) wires for accessories that use 20 to 30 A.
Pairing with Your Smartphone Customizing a Button You can pair your Garmin PowerSwitch device with your smartphone and the Garmin PowerSwitch app to enable wireless digital switching. 1 From the app store on your smartphone, install the Garmin PowerSwitch app. 2 Turn on power to your Garmin PowerSwitch device, and place your smartphone within 1 m (3.3 ft.) of your device. 3 On your smartphone, open the Garmin PowerSwitch app. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup process.
9 Select a button mode: • To set the button to activate with one touch, select Normal. • To set the button to activate only while touching the button, select Momentary. • To set the button to turn on and off repeatedly, select Strobe, and select time intervals. If applicable, use the slider to set the brightness of lights. 10 11 Select . 12 If necessary, select Add Action to add additional actions for the button. You can add one action for every switch on the Garmin PowerSwitch device.
3 4 5 6 7 Disconnect the power cables. Remove the fuse from the bottom cover . Place a new 125 A fuse on the bottom cover. Reinstall the power cables and nuts. Tighten the nuts to a maximum torque specification of 2.26 N-m (20 lbf-in.). 8 Reinstall the top cover. Updating Device Firmware The Garmin PowerSwitch app notifies you when firmware updates for your Garmin PowerSwitch device are ready to install.
Index A app overview 3 C cleaning the device 4 control input 3 D device, cleaning 4 F fuse, changing 4 M mounting the device 1, 2, 5 P pairing 2 phone 3 phone, pairing 3 power cables changing the fuse 4 vehicle 2 power switch 3 customizing 3, 4 R resetting the device 5 S smartphone features, connecting 3 software, updating 5 specifications 5 T troubleshooting 5 V vehicle power cable 2 6 Index
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Garmin PowerSwitch ™ Installation Instructions 5 Getting Started &WARNING Device Overview See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. 0 ~ I ::::::::::::::::::::: &CAUTION Garmin strongly recommends having an experienced installer with proper knowledge of electrical systems install the device.
• The location must allow room for the routing and connection of all cables. Mounting the Device Before you can mount the device, you must select a mounting location and purchase the appropriate hardware for your mounting surface. NOTICE Avoid wires, gauges, air bags, air bag covers, HVAC, and other items when drilling pilot holes and attaching the mount to the vehicle. Garmin is not responsible for any damages or consequences arising from the installation.
I notice could cause damage to your vehicle or your device. Accessory requirements: • Verify the amperage rating of each accessory before wiring it to the Garmin PowerSwitch device. The device supports accessories up to 30 A for each channel and a maximum of 100 A for the entire system. • Use 10 AWG (6 mm2) wires for accessories that use 20 to 30 A. • Use 12 AWG (4 mm 2) wires for accessories that use 10 to 20 A. • Use 14 AWG (2.5 mm2) wires for accessories that use less than 10 A.
customizable outputs. For example, you can connect your vehicle ignition switch to a control input terminal to turn on accessories automatically each time you start your vehicle. The control terminals detect a signal from 3.3 V to 18 V. You can configure output functions with the Garmin PowerSwitch app. Connect the control wire from the control source in your vehicle to one of the two control terminals on the Garmin PowerSwitch device.
I Pairing with a Garmin Navigation Device You can pair your Garmin PowerSwitch device with a compatible Garmin navigation device. 1 Turn on power to your Garmin PowerSwitch device, and place your compatible Garmin navigation device within 1 m (3.3 ft.) of it. 2 On your compatible navigation device, open the Garmin PowerSwitch app. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup process.
Maximum system output 100 A -l--- Current draw with all outputs off 3 mA Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7 1 Garmin PowerSwitch Instructions d'installation TM Mise en route AVIS Debranchez la borne negative de la batterie du vehicule avant d'installer l'appareil pour eviter tout court-circuit electrique. Ne rebranchez les bornes de la batterie du vehicule qu'une fois !'installation terminee. 1 lnstallez l'appareil (page 8).
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IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION March 2021 © 2021 Garmin Ltd.
Important Safety and Product Information WARNING Failure to heed the following warnings could result in death, serious injury, or property damage. Device Warnings • Do not install the device in a location exposed to a heat source or in a high-temperature location. To prevent the possibility of damage, install the device out of direct sunlight. • Do not operate the device outside of the temperature ranges specified in the printed manual in the product packaging.
