The installation of electrical accessories in a vehicle, such as exterior lighting systems, under lighting or even differential locks, usually requires the creation of several wiring connections. Not only does this process tend to be complicated, but it can also be very annoying to set up, especially when trying to install multiple electrical accessories on the same vehicle. With the Scosche M8RIX, you can easily install various electrical accessories on your vehicle in a simple and straightforward way.
Scosche M8RIX is a power distribution management system used to control up to 8 electrically powered accessories installed on any vehicle, which is rated IPX7 waterproof, features 8 MOSFET power outputs including 2 30A outputs and 2 15A outputs and 4 10A outputs featuring a combined power output of 130Amps, plus a programmable 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen control panel with dimmable lighting that easily mounts to your vehicle’s dashboard and features 8 channels, which users can customize the visuals of the touch control buttons Each of these channels by choosing from 57 different icons, 7 different icon colors and 16 different background colors.
Designed to more easily install as well as control all electrically powered accessories installed on any type of vehicle, including cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, RVs, ATVs, tractors or even boats, this PDM system provides an advanced and streamlined solution for connecting These accessories are clean and simple.
Best of all, it even allows up to three units to be cascaded together to control up to 24 power outlets simultaneously.
Now, let’s take a slightly more detailed look at the Scosche M8RIX and check out exactly how this power distribution management system is designed to work.
Basic design and specifications
Starting with the main device dimensions, the Scosche M8RIX PDU comes in fairly compact, measuring just 10 inches long by 5.8 inches by 2 inches wide (not counting its connectors), so it won’t take up much space inside your engine bay (or you could instead Install them under your seat, if you prefer.)
The system’s dedicated 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen control panel also comes in an extremely compact size, measuring 3.82 inches long by 2.87 inches wide by 1.18 inches tall, and has a very simple and modern design, while also sporting a durable, splash-resistant construction throughout its outer shell made of Completely hard plastic.
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Power specifications and connectivity ports
As for the power supply, the Scosche M8RIX’s power distribution unit is connected directly to your vehicle’s battery, from which it draws its electrical current.
Note that this Energy Distribution Management System engages automatically when you start your vehicle.
The system’s power distribution unit also features a high-quality, durable construction, as it is made entirely of heavy-duty aluminum, which is rated to be able to withstand temperatures from -221°F to -40°F (105°C to -40°C). ), and is also rated to have an IPX7 waterproof rating, thus withstanding submersion under water to a depth of 3.28 feet (1 meter) for a maximum of 30 minutes.
As such, you can not only install it in standard vehicles such as cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and RVs, but also in vehicles that typically come into contact with water, such as tractors (sometimes operated under heavy rain or even light snow conditions), As well as ATVs, boats and other types of vehicles.
In terms of power input ports, the system’s power distribution unit uses both a negative battery connector and a positive battery connector.
Integrated among the power input ports, there are a total of three (x3) data input ports that are used to connect the Scosche M8RIX’s power distribution unit directly to the system’s 3.5″ LCD touchscreen control panel via an included 10-foot data cable (note that two data cables are also provided additional 10 feet long).
When it comes to power output options, this PDM features a total of eight (x8) MOSFET power outputs that feature a combined power output rating of 130Amps. These power output ports include two (x2) 30A outputs, two (x2) 15A outputs, and four (x4) 10A outputs.
Be aware that the output wires from the system’s power distribution unit include both power and ground for each channel, and can be combined at the end to provide one or more power-hungry electric vehicle accessories with twice the power output.
What’s more is that since there are 3 data entry ports, users can eventually connect up to three power units together, which will allow them to control up to 24 power outputs and series-connected, electric-powered vehicle accessories at a time. One.
In doing so, the Scosche M8RIX can be used with two separate panels to control all of these individual power outputs from two different locations on your vehicle.
Interface / Control Panel
Moving on to the dedicated user interface of the system i.e. the programmable 3.5 inch LCD touch screen control panel.
The system’s 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen control panel has two standard mounting options via the included mounting bracket, which mounts to your vehicle’s windshield or alternatively, to your vehicle’s dashboard.
Furthermore, it also supports other types of mounting options, including an AMPS style mounting option, compatibility with a ¼ – 20 inch mounting bracket, Scosche’s MagicMount compatibility, and standard mount compatibility.
There are a total of eight (x8) channels displayed on the system’s 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen control panel, with each of these channels representing each of the eight MOSFET power outputs from the system’s power distribution module. These eight channels of “groups” can be programmed to allow multiple channels to be turned on or off at once, or alternatively, programmed by time, along with the option to create individual “channel dependencies”.
The system’s 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen control also features a lighting input function with adjustable dimming, so any outdoor lighting systems connected to the system’s power outputs can be dimmed from 100% all the way to 0%.
Finally, as mentioned earlier, users can also customize the appearance of the touch control buttons for each channel displayed on the 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen control panel with the option to choose from 57 different icons, 7 different icon colors, and 16 different background colors.
Best of all, the system’s 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen control also displays separate on-screen status indicator alerts for various anomalies, including overcurrent, open circuit, short circuit, thermal overload, and low voltage alert indicators. .
What’s in the box?
Inside their package, users will find: Scosche M8RIX 130A power distribution unit, along with the system’s dedicated 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen control panel, along with a 4-gauge 4-foot high-current EFX power cord (with weatherproof mini) ANL fuse holder, ring terminals, and nylon wire loom (pre-included), a 4-foot high-current EFX 4-gauge ground cable (with pre-attached ring terminals and a nylon wire loom), a color-coded OFC 10-gauge and 14-gauge output wire, a 10-foot data cable ( to connect the system’s power module to its control panel) and a 10-foot ignition and lighting cable, plus additional o-ring terminals and heat shrink (for custom cord length applications).
Final thoughts
Scosche M8RIX is a power distribution management system used to control up to 8 electrically powered accessories installed on any vehicle, which is rated IPX7 waterproof, features 8 MOSFET power outputs including 2 30A outputs and 2 15A outputs and 4 10A outputs featuring a combined power output of 130Amps, plus a programmable 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen control panel with dimmable lighting that easily mounts to your vehicle’s dashboard and features 8 channels, which users can customize the visuals of the touch control buttons Each of these channels by choosing from 57 different icons, 7 different icon colors and 16 different background colors.
All in all, this PDM system completely takes all the guesswork out of setting up power connections when installing multiple electrical accessories on your vehicle by intelligently simplifying the entire wiring process into a single power unit that is fully controlled through an intuitive touch screen interface the use .
If you are interested in purchasing it, know that the price per unit is $799.99. You can order it online right now from Scosche’s official shopping pageYou can also find them available at select retailers.