Wired HDH Switch install

I bought the Wired HDH's to solve my switch needs - They will operate 8 devices;

The stupid daystar rockers were for me, a complete fail ! - every time I changed gear (1st,3rd or 5th) the switches would be activated by the gearstick

as any JKer knows there really isnt a lot a switch available real estate so the WiredHDH will be very popular amoungst Jeepers

I wanted to control;

Front Locker
Rear Locker
ARB Compressor
Winch Master isolate
Winch bar spotties
Roof bar spotties
Rock lights
Rear spottie / work light

The System comes with a thin membrane type switch panel, a small ribbon cable and a black box for all the connections. also comes with cable + connectors and circuit breaker.

There are solid state connections for the 8 outputs, these are rated @ 2.5amps each and are continuously monitored by the cpu and if overloaded will cut out, they will cut straight back in when the current returns to <2.5a or the problem / short circuit is fixed!

There are connections for 12v+ 12v- permanent feed from battery - circuit breaker included
and a connection for 12v in feed from acc position on ignition key.

All 8 outputs can be programmed to be ACCessory dependent or ACCessory independent.
All 8 switches can be programmed to be on/off or momentary.

The Wired HDH system continually monitors batt voltage and will shut off Accessories (all 8 outputs) when the voltage drops to <11.5v

Armed with a bottle of Sm@rt@ss pills I began to plan the install!
I decided that I did not require the ACC interlock option because I wanted to be able to use any of the 8 outputs independent of the Jeeps ignition.

Thats when the smart @ss pills kicked in -LoL
In my previous installation I wired my winch master power relay through a simple key switch - I did this because I did not want anybody using my winch without my permission'

(I was mainly thinking of my L & P plate kids, stupid mates and all the urban myths that tell of landcruisers having there winches hotwired and connected over the roof to the towbar and left by hoodlums to eventually fold in half).

Then I realised that if a mechanic, parking Valet, dum@ss mates or kids were driving my Jeep that I did not want them using any of my 8 accessories either - especially the lockers!!!

so I wired the ACCessory 12v input to permanent 12v+ supply via my key switch and programmed all 8 accessories to be Accessory 12v input dependant! - Yes! SM@RT @ss pills at work!

So when I turn off the Key switch all 8 outputs are disabled! -

I still retain the ability to re program the HDH (very simple button push sequence) so any or all 8 outputs effectively bypass the key switch lockout!

One of my next projects is to install a dual battery system but until I get it installed I can count on my new Wired HDH switch controller to kill my winch master relay at 11.5v thus saving my entire electrical system and Battery!

Simply Brilliant - thanx WiredHDH company! for such an awesome product!
cheers Hunty






ps
I still have a little finishing off to do under the bonnet the stupid Jaycar 60a circuit breakers cannot survive Satans sauna and I need to install a bit more convoluted cable protection!
sorry for the blurry cell phone pix -I will upload better ones soon!

 

more detail as to why I installed my Wired HDH panel the way I did

I am happy when winching to stop and let the battery recharge a little especially when it drops below 11.5v that IS the reason I wired the winch master solenoid via the WiredHDH System I want that protection! (I am about to add a huge second battery and don't expect to see 11.5v very often)

My understanding of Ohm's law (I think it was Ohm) is "as voltage drops current rises?"

ergo lets say for instance pulling a 4T Landcruiser on its belly up a steep hill currently draws 330amps @ 13.8v (I have done & observed this on my 500amp shunt meter) but if i winch too long and let the voltage drop to 11.0v then the current drain will escalate up to a whopping 414Amps?? for the same amount of pulling power

this is over 80amps difference and a significant extra stress on all electrical components ranging from alternator, Battery, cabling, relays, solenoids and the winch itself!

I am just about to install a big ;

Battery to run my 2000w inverter and assist in providing extra capacity when winching.

I am often filming when my rig is recovering vehicles and it is my preference that my Jeep protect its self and not suffer any kind of equipment failure due to inexperienced or careless operators, who might just continue to winch until everything blows up / overheats runs flat stalls or breaks!

Location of flat panel control surface;

I chose to stick it on the top of my CB over the following other options (I'm sure there are plenty more)


On top of the steering column
On the dash just above the instrument cluster
On the sunvisor - I really liked this option and it came in 3rd
On the windscreen plastic trim infront of the sunvisor - I actually installed it here - didnt like it - moved it to ontop of the cb
On the A pillar vertically
just above the speaker on the drivers side front
in place of the daystar switch panel in front of the gear stick

I liked "on top of the CB" because;

Ease of accessibility when wheelin - as those of you NoN Web Wheelers will know, sometimes you have to get to your locker switches instantly (especially when you need to turn off your front locker to regain steering lol)

My beautiful copilot (who wheels with me all the time - yes I am a very lucky guy - my Mrs enjoys wheelin!) can operate the switches for me (as I said before sometimes you gotta turn off that front locker to regain steering - and if your busy sh#ting yourself LoL and are transfixed to the view out the front window, it is usefull to be able to instruct said copilot to turn em off for you LoL)

Despite all my mods and what you all think - LoL - I am not keen on digging holes into my dashboard!!!!!!! LoL

The ribbon cable slips easily between my CB's metal lid and plastic front panel - installation was easy! and I can move it / change my mind with little penalty - and those of you who read my build thread will know that my Jeep does / WILL always be undergoing improvements / changes LoL :hammer:

I look forward to any comments / suggestions
cheers Hunty

 

Cool, Never saw that product before.
Hey how does that stock light switch work on your Jeep just above the daystars? with the 4 height indicators, we don't have that in the states.

 

Hi Mate
The rest of the world outside the USA requires that headlights remain aimed at the road at all times LoL - so when you load 2 x 300lb BBW's into the back of you Jeep and the head lights point up towards the moon (blinding on coming motorists) you can with the switch physically adjust via an electric motor the AIM of your lights! - pretty cool EH!
this feature is particularly useful if you have lifted your Jeep over 4" with multi rate coils

I use this all the time - especially when I drive up behind police cars at traffic lights @ night - I angle my lights down as far as possible - not wanting to blind them in there rear view mirror - which happens when you lift your Jeep - your headlights end up perfectly inline with the cops rear view mirror ! LoL

cheers Hunty

 

This is pretty cool. Just wish it wasnt so expensive.lol

 

I just ordered mine. If you order today or tomorrow and put in
pot-o-gold in coupon code you get $100.00 off
$299 with shipping