SCM-PD-User Instructions

SCM-PDPower Distribution system Installation and User Instructions:

SCM-PD shown with optional wireless Controller Installed.
The SC Power Distribution enclosure is designed to give a convenient way to connect
and control multiple Shadow Caster Lights.. The box is designed to service 6 lights andwill handle up to 100 amps of current. This box is compatible with the Shadow CasterWireless Controller (SCM-WC)
Power Distribution Box Includes
1164NEMA Box with Power distribution Board and 6 outputs
Box Lid and 6 screws
7.5 Amp Fuses (Installed)
SS 316 Pan Head ,#8 x1/2" Mounting Screws

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Tools Required: Phillips screwdriver, and wire stripper.

Installation Steps
1. Find a suitable mounting location: This box should be mounted in a dry
location, such as high in the bilge area below the deck or inside the console. It ispreferred to not have the cable glands or the power wire connector facing up
where moisture will drain into the box.
2. Mount the Box: The box can be mounted with the #8 Stainless Steel pan headmounting screws.
3. Connect the Lights: Loosen the cable glands and route the cable through.
Strip the outer cable pack approximately 1.5 inches, and the ends of the wire backapproximately ¼ of an inch. The connectors are color coded. Insert each wire into
the respective location and snap the connector down.
4. Connect Input Power: Route power into the box directly from a switch,breaker, or main fuse panel. The breaker and incoming wire should be sized
appropriately to the number of lights being connected. Pwr (+) and Gnd(-) areclearly marked on the printed circuit board. The connector will accept from 2awg
to 20awg wire.
5. Cinch the cable glands: Hand tighten all cable glands. Verify that any
unused cable glands have a nylon dowel inside so that a water-tight seal ismaintained.
6. Insert Fuses: The Power Distribution box comes standard with 7.5Amp fuses
to accommodate SC-10 Size light installation on a 12Volt power bus. If different
size lights are being installed please see Chart 1 for appropriate fuse selection.
7. Wireless Controller: If Installing Wireless Controller Model SCM-WC-PD,
please see the documents included with it for installation and operating
instructions.
8. Install Cover: Install clear enclosure lid with 6 supplied screws.

Note: (Blue Jumpers are reserved for future expansion and should be left in place.

model
SC-40
SC-10
SC-6SC-4

Suggested Fuse Size
12V system
24V system
30 Amp
7.5 Amp
5 Amp
3 Amp

15 Amp
3 Amp
3 Amp
3 Amp

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Table 1: Suggested Fuse Sizes, Standard ATC style.

Diagram 1: Standard Single Color Light Wiring Diagram:
10V-30VDCPB
GNDtcennoCoN

FUSE orCircuitBreakerPD Box

PWR(+)

Light 6

Light 5Light 4

Light 3

Light 2GND(-)

Light 1

SwitchSpecial Notes for Color Caster Installation:
When installing Color Caster lights (SCM-CC) with the PD Box, connect the Greenwires into the Blue connectors. Install the push button connector included with theColor Casters into the 2 position connector located on the upper left hand corner ofthe board according to Diagram 2. Below

Diagram 2: Wiring for Power Distribution Box with Color Caster Lights.
Switch includedwith Color Casters
56PUSHBUTTON SWITCHSW SPST32

PD BoxPBGND

PWR(+)GND(-)

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Light 6

Light 5Light 4

Light 3

Light 2

Light 1

10V-30VDCFUSE orCircuit
Breaker