Power Distribution System – PDS-100

The Power Distribution System – PDS-100 is a reliable and compact solution designed for emergency and public safety vehicle installers who need efficient power distribution, circuit protection, battery management, timing control, and the ability to manage onboard electronic equipment. This system is specifically tailored for use in fire apparatus, ambulances, rescue vehicles, law enforcement vehicles, command vehicles, and other specialty vehicles where reliable electrical systems are essential. The PDS-100 allows installers to add protected accessory circuits without disrupting the vehicle's original wiring harness, ensuring a clean and professional installation.

Connected directly to the vehicle battery, the PDS-100 offers six individually fused circuits grouped into three two-circuit load groups. These circuits are ideal for powering radios, emergency lighting, sirens, video systems, mobile data terminals, radar equipment, and other electrical accessories commonly found in emergency and public safety vehicles. Each circuit is protected by an ATO/ATC-type fuse, which helps prevent overcurrent damage. Additionally, each circuit includes a dedicated power-on/fuse-failure LED indicator, making it easier for technicians to quickly identify issues suchity a blown fuse or a loss of power.

The PDS-100 is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing each two-circuit load group to be independently configured based on the equipment's priority and operational needs. Installers can choose whether circuits are powered only when the ignition is on, automatically disconnected after a set delay, continuously powered with low-voltage disconnect protection, or continuously powered without that protection. An integrated Master Low Voltage Disconnect feature helps prevent excessive battery discharge, ensuring the vehicle's electrical system remains stable under various conditions. The unit also features heavy-duty battery studs and screw terminals for secure and durable connections. In cases where additional circuit capacity is needed, multiple PDS-100 units can be connected using a parallel busing kit, providing a scalable solution for complex electrical systems.

Features

• Provides centralized power distribution, circuit protection, timing, and accessory power control
• Designed for emergency, public safety, and specialty vehicle electrical systems
• Six dedicated fused circuits organized into three independently configurable two-circuit load groups
• Ideal for powering radios, emergency lights, sirens, video systems, mobile data terminals, radar equipment, and other accessories
• Each circuit is individually protected by an ATO/ATC-type fuse
• Dedicated LED indicators identify circuit power status and blown fuse locations for simplified troubleshooting
• Master Low Voltage Disconnect helps protect vehicle batteries from excessive discharge
• Each two-circuit load group can be independently configured based on equipment priority and operating requirements
• Supports ignition-only operation, timed disconnect, always-on operation with load-group low-voltage disconnect protection, or always-on operation without load-group low-voltage disconnect protection
• Heavy-duty studs provide secure battery connections
• Screw terminals provide secure connections for electrical loads
• Wires directly to the vehicle battery without interfering with the factory-installed wiring harness
• Compact design allows installation under consoles and inside vehicle compartments
• Multiple PDS-100 units can be connected using a parallel busing kit to increase circuit capacity
• Ideal for fire apparatus, ambulances, rescue vehicles, law enforcement vehicles, command vehicles, and specialty vehicles

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Kussmaul Electronics
• Product Type: Programmable Vehicle Power Distribution System
• Model: PDS-100
• Number of Circuits: 6
• Load Group Configuration: Three 2-Circuit Load Groups
• Circuit Protection: Individual ATO/ATC-Type Fuses
• Circuit Indicators: Power-On and Fuse-Failure LEDs
• Battery Protection: Master Low Voltage Disconnect
• Load Group Operating Modes: Ignition Only, Timed Disconnect, Always On with Load Group LVD, Always On without Load Group LVD
• Battery Connections: Heavy-Duty Studs
• Load Connections: Screw Terminals
• Expansion Capability: Multiple PDS-100 Units Can Be Connected Using a Parallel Busing Kit
• Installation Location: Under Consoles and Inside Interior Vehicle Compartments
• Engine Compartment Installation: Not Intended for Engine Compartment Use
• Applications: Emergency Vehicle Electronics, Communications Equipment, Warning Systems, Mobile Data Equipment, and Specialty Vehicle Electrical Accessories

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