SPod BantamX HD

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)

50amp auto-resetting circuit breaker

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 (free):

Each switch can be programmed for:

Dimming

Strobe

Flash

Momentary

Switch Linking

On Road and Off Road mode of operation

 

The following features are only available through the purchase of our Pro-Series mobile App:

Circuit timers

Switch lockout

Initial startup current for each circuit is raised to 65amps for 5 seconds

Program any circuit to be always on while still maintaining fault protection

Option to disable deep sleep mode

Selectable auto restart after circuit shuts down from over current/short

Programmable Current Limiting (in 2amp increments up to 30amps)

Selectable auto restart for current limiting shut down

Selectable “Latch” or “Momentary” actions for inputs

Programmable ignition control for all 8 circuits

Variable strobe function to create custom flash/strobe patterns

 

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

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HD CONTROL PANEL

Encased in an aluminum billet machined housing, powder coated black, utilizing tactile switches encapsulated in silicone.

Silicone Buttons with positive touch feedback.

Panel is designed to withstand the harshest environments with all weather conditions considered.

Compact in size: 2-7/8W x 4-7/8L x 1/2 Thick (smaller than an iPhone).

Universal back with two pressed-in 1/4-20 studs x 5/8 inches long for flat mounting.

Standard universal articulating mount for a multitude of mounting options.

One standard RJ45 jack on back for communication cable between HD panel and the BantamX. (HD comes with a 10 foot CAT-6 Ethernet cable)

HD can be located up to 25 feet from the Source using standard CAT-6 Ethernet cable.

Built in Bluetooth LE* allows you to program and control our system with iPhones, iPad, iPad Mini using the free sPOD app. 

Three levels of secured or open Bluetooth pairing/connectivity.

Each switch programmable for dimming, flash, momentary, strobe, and switch linking (program any switch to be a master to control other switches).

All 8 switches are backlit.

Adjustable timer to turn backlight off and a simple touch on any switch to reactivate.

Quickly turn backlight off by holding 2 designated buttons.

RGB backlight color and intensity can be changed to any color to match vehicle interior dash lighting.

Panel lock-out feature for safety and security.

Legends can be applied (comes standard with one sheet of 72 legends).

Each switch has 3 status lights: Red (left) = On, White (center) = Flash/Strobe active, Blue (right) = Active visual feedback when button is pushed.

Status lights can be dimmed.

Additional HD smart controller can be added for different locations.

One HD smart controller can be programmed to control up to 32 circuits

HD can run in conjunction with our Touchscreen, Bluetooth and 8 Switch panel.

 

Bluetooth Requirements:

Access to iTunes or Google Play Store to download the sPOD app

Bluetooth 4.0 compatible

Compatible with Android devices running 8.0 Oreo (API 26) or later

Compatible with iOS 11 or newer, iPhone 7s or newer, iPad 2 or newer, iPad mini

Must have existing sPOD system

*The primary reason for the Bluetooth integrated into the HD panel is for programming purposes, and not for remote control due to the limited range. HD housings are precision machined billet aluminum which contribute to the distance limitations. Ranges may vary from 5 feet up to 15 feet depending on location of the HD, the surroundings, phone type, phone cover and many other variables.