Racepak SmartWire User Manual

Racepak
30402 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 USA
Phone: 949-709-5555 Fax: 949-709-5556 www.racepak.com
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General SmartWire Unit Overview
Power Light Status Light
No Power
1
Off Off
Powered on with no issues, Normal
Solid Red Solid Green
Powered on with a Blown Fuse
2
Solid Red Solid Red
Firmware Update in progress
Solid Green Solid Green
Firmware Update failure
Flashing Red
Off
1
No power could be due to no power at main stud, no ground to main unit, or Shutdown pin is grounded.
2
Blown fuse on one or more circuits
NOTE: The SmartWire is designed as a switching control unit. The SmartWire unit is not
designed as a main power feed for certain high current items. These items include, but not limited
to ignition and electronic fuel systems. Refer to device manual for power requirements.
If the manufacturer recommends the main power be connected to the main direct battery power,
follow the manufacturer’s requirement and DO NOT connect items through the SmartWire.
V-Net Port:
Connection for V-Net
devices if utilized
Main Stud:
Main power for SmartWire
from battery
11.5 volts minimum for
typically operating
Two 23 Pin Amp connectors for:
• Thirty Outputs: Output to all vehicle devices requiring switched power
• Twelve Hardwired Direct Inputs: Inputs from switches and buttons
• Three SmartWire Ground: Main grounding for SmartWire unit
• One Shutdown Pin: Main power shutdown for SmartWire when grounded
Switch Port:
Connection for External Switch
Panels/Modules if utilized
Lights:
Power:
• Red when powered
Status:
• Green when no fuses are blown
• Red when a fuse is blown
USB Programming Port:
Used for programming when no V-Net
data recorder is connected.
Note: Not used when SmartWire is
utilized with a V-Net Data recorder.
Programming will then be performed
through the data recorder.

Racepak SmartWire Specifications

General

Brand	Racepak
Model	SmartWire
Category	Control Unit
Language	English