PowerPole®, Fused DC Connector Box

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PowerPole® Fuser-6 Fused Connector Box

Video: Fuser 6 Fused PowerPole DC Distribution Unit

 The lightest PowerPole® distribution box by far

The SOTABEAMS PowerPole® Fuser-6 makes light work of connecting five accessories to your power source (it has one input and 5 outputs). All the connectors are individually fused. In a typical shack you might have a 100 Watt HF radio, a 50 watt 2m FM radio, an antenna tuner and a QRP rig all connected to your Fuser-6 - and still have a spare connector!

The Fuser-6 is supplied with 3 x 25 Amp and 3 x 5 Amp fuses. Standard automotive blade fuses make replacement easy - these are widely available with values from 1 to 30 Amps. The Fuser-6 incorporates a polarity warning system; lights GREEN for GOOD and RED for REVERSE. This is handy when you have a battery connected to the system to help avoid damage to your equipment if you accidentally get the battery connections wrong (just make sure you connect the battery to the Fuser-6 before connecting any of the equipment - it is only an indicator, not a shut-off!).

Naturally we have designed the Fuser-6 to be light and rugged too. The Fuser-6; at home in the shack or in the field; it's perfect for DX-pedition use. It's already proving popular with Emcoms and RAYNET users. The Fuser-6 is easy to mount at home, just drill and screw through the rear of the box.

The Fuser-6 internal circuitry is rated at 25 Amps (30 Amp surge); no mean feat for a PCB design. To achieve this, we use a PCB with ultrawide copper tracks on both sides of the board, double the normal thickness of copper (most PCBs use 1oz / ft2, the Fuser-6 uses 2oz / ft2), and plated through vias carefully located to ensure an even current distribution between each face of the board.

This is a unit built to a high specification! Of course the Fuser-6 uses genuine Anderson PCB contacts too for lower contact resistance and improved reliability.

The tracks on the bottom of the board are left bare (no solder mask) - this makes it easy for you to solder wires to them, to add extra connectors or extra functionality.

The Fuser-6 is available in three forms.

  • The board kit is great for people making a Go-box and wanting to mount the Fuser-6 as part of their project.

  • The board kit plus enclosure is a nice one-evening project that is suitable for constructors of all ages and abilities.

  • And, of course the Fuser-6 is available built and tested too!

For best results make sure that you use a soldering iron of at least 50 Watts. Additional flux is also helpful to ensure a good result.

What's included?

  • The Board kit consists of:

    • 1 x PCB (2oz copper thickness)

    • 12 x PowerPole® PCB contacts,

    • 6 x red PowerPole® connector shells,

    • 6 x black PowerPole® connector shells,

    • 12 x 30 Amp fuse holder contacts (2 contacts per fuse),

    • 6 x fuses (3 x 25 A, 3 x 5 A)

    • 1 x Polarity indicator (LED and resistor)

    • Download the instructions here

  • Estimated assembly time 40 minutes

  • The Board kit + enclosure kit adds:

    • ABS box,

    • laser-cut and engraved transparent acrylic front panel and;

    • board mounting hardware.

  •  Estimated assembly time (full product) 1 hour 10 minutes

  • Alternatively you can buy the Fuser-6 ready-built and tested.

Note that for best results make sure that you use a soldering iron of at least 50 Watts. Additional flux is also helpful to ensure a good result.

Specifications:

25 Amps continuous, 30 Amps surge (adjacent connectors)

1 input, 5 outputs

Power Bus resistance typically less than 1.8 milli Ohms end to end

Weight 135 g (less than 5 oz.)

W 68 x L 130 x H 40 mm (Height excludes connectors) 2.75 x 5 x 1.6 inches

Spare Fuses:

Spare fuses are good to have. We sell a range of automotive blade fuses. Don't leave it until you have blown a fuse - get some in stock.

 

Also available from our international agent(s):  
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PowerPole® is a registered trademark of Anderson Power Products, Inc.

 

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  • 4
    Power distribution box

    Posted by G Richard Kreuter on 31st Mar 2019

    Board design makes soldering difficult even with a big tip iron. Especially the fuse holders

  • 5
    Powerpole Fuser-6

    Posted by Bryan Page on 2nd Jan 2019

    Easy to build and looks smart on anybody's shack desk.

  • 5
    fuser 6 powerpole fused box

    Posted by Bill on 12th Sep 2018

    Just what i wanted for portable use

  • 5
    DC distribution

    Posted by Dave G7WHI on 30th Aug 2018

    These are such a nice little project and really handy in the shack. So good I ended up buying another! Please believe the other comments about needing a high power soldering iron. I used a 50w iron and cranked the temperature up a bit.

  • 5
    Good product

    Posted by Alan Harvey on 9th Jul 2018

    This is an economical way to set up the shack with PowerPoles. It's an easy build but do be sure you have a BIG soldering iron available to solder the connectors to the pcb. My 60w Tenma soldering station was not man enough.

  • 5
    Excellent product

    Posted by Alan on 1st Jul 2018

    Excellent product great for portable use

  • 5
    PowerPole Connector Box

    Posted by Graeme on 20th Jun 2018

    What a great little unit. Easy to assemble in a short time and when finished looks professional.

  • 5
    PowerPole®, Fused DC Connector Box

    Posted by Eric on 24th May 2018

    Excellent product - assembly was straightforward - value for money.

  • 5
    DC distribution

    Posted by Unknown on 28th Apr 2018

    Purchased the ready made unit. A great product to distribute your DC connections. reverse polarity protected by use of the Anderson Powerpoles and each outlet fused. A highly recommended piece of kit for in the shack or portable use.

  • 5
    superb product

    Posted by alan on 1st Apr 2018

    Very well made product very useful for base and portable