Rowe Electronic's PDM60 Power Distribution Module

I Install this power distribution on my 2001 Suzuki Intruder and it help me with my additional equipment and it was easy to install and program. The only bag thing is where the connector to program the module is located. For me the best place will be in the button of the unit, but that is my opinion. Overall works great and it serve it's purpose. I already recommended this products to my friend for their motorcycles. I be using it for the pass 4 months and no electrical issues.

This product was recommended to me over a power distribution block I previously owned of which I thought highly. This was just over twice the price but it was smaller and more weatherproof. PROS....fits in a fairly small place...programmable with 20A max on one circuit and usually 15A max on the others with a total capacity for 60A. Always on, Switched power, AND the ability for switched power that remains on for a programmed period of time after vehicle is powered off. CONS....either too much or too little wire...complicates installation. While you may only have to program it once and never again unless you add/remove something, it's not something you can do in the field unless you have a laptop, software, and the provided USB cord on you. NOT A GOOD PRODUCT IF YOU NEED “ALWAYS ON” CIRCUITS! This unit, being digital, has issues if you want any circuit to always have power: 1. If any circuit is always powered, ALL 6 status LEDs remain lit...draining the battery. This is not an issue with switched power only because the unit draws a minuscule amount of power to monitor if it needs to power on. So, if you don’t want to drain the battery with “always on” circuits, you must either: (a) direct wire to the battery...circumventing why you got this product to start with; or (b) install a kill switch (not supplied) on the hot wire of the unit so you can shut it down when not needed. This is a design oversight by the manufacturer that needs correction. 2. Even if you solve the above, IF ANY CIRCUIT IS SET TO SWITCHED POWER, then the whole unit will cycle off then on again when it senses power on the switched power sensor wire IF SWITCHED POWER USES ANY TIME DELAY OTHER THAN ZERO SECONDS...disrupting power on any “always on” circuit. This may not be an issue if the device on the circuit has an internal power source to last the few seconds it has no power, but it’s a frustration for anything without an internal battery. Again, a design oversight. I CAN ONLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT FOR PEOPLE WANTING TO ONLY USE IT FOR SWITCHED POWER CIRCUITS. This is where the unit outshines its competition. Otherwise, there are cheaper and better power blocks that will allow you to mix always on and switched power circuits without these headaches (at the cost of less functionality). My prior block used micro fuses and you set the fuse depending on if you wanted the circuit always on or switched power. It was simple and it worked. This unit gives lots of options, but doesn’t work well if you want one or more circuits to “always on.” OTHER ISSUES: You get 6 circuits, two "signal wires" for switched circuits, positive and negative cables. Most all of this is the same length of wire with extra heavy wire for the positive connection. This posed the first problem with installation...finding where to mount the unit where the positive wire could reach an always energized circuit/battery. I could have spliced on more wire, but I'd have to go out and buy the correct gauge (larger than standard automotive wire. My prior power block just had terminals and you used your own wire...less hassle to find a mounting spot. The second problem was dealing with the excess wire. At the very least, you will use 4 wires (positive, negative, one of the signal wires and one circuit). Everything else needs to be stowed away where it won't be an issue or suffer damage. On a motorcycle, this is particularly challenging. In my case, I used heat shrink to bind and seal unused wires for handy stowage. I'd suggest setting aside a weekend to install this unit...especially on a motorcycle. Finding the ideal placement might take a while, and routing and protecting all the wires will take time. Programming and testing before closing everything up will also take time. The real beauty of this unit is that it's fairly small and weatherproof, but if you want the ability to add circuits (in case of an emergency), you'll need to leave extra circuit wires accessible and pre-program the unit to provide power to those circuits. The programming cable goes into the back of the unit (not accessible when mounted), and programming requires you disconnect the unit from power and dismount it to plug in the cable (and have a laptop running the software). Normally this unit certainly would be worth a 5 star rating, but be aware there are less expensive options that are probably easier to install. Add in the problems it has with always on circuits, and I must deduct a star. If I find a workaround for the above issues, I’ll revise and bump it back up to 5 stars. You want this unit if minimal size and weather resistance is very important in your application. SPECIAL NOTE: This unit is DIGITAL and not ANALOG. If your signal wire detects a loss of power, the unit may “reboot” when it detects power returning (see above issues). Be sure your signal wire runs to a circuit that does not experience power interruption (such as when starting the motor).

The Namz PDM60 Canbus Power Module is a viable option to maximize and simplify adding accessories to your motorcycle. There are other alternatives that are less expensive, however, the other options are fused. This means that you possibly need to remove the seat, check for the failed fuse, replace the seat, and resume your ride. All you need to do when using the PDM60 Canbus Power Module is turn off the key, and restart your motorcycle to reset the circuit. The other benefit is the PDM60 Canbus Power Module usage is not restricted to the Harley Davisson or Canbus Electrical Systems. I am using the PDM60 Canbus Power Module on my 2001 Honda VT750DC Shadow Spirit. I am powering my PIAA Xtreme White 005 Driving Lights using the Show Chrome Handlebar Mounted Accessory Switch for my Driving Lights, and my Eklipes USB Power Port for a possible GPS and Radar Detector. The PDM60 Canbus Power Module also provides 6 individual circuits, with a total load handling capability of 60 Amps. I am considering adding LED Lights to the sides of my LeatherLyke Saddle Bags and adding additional LED Lights on the Saddle Bag Rear for additional Run-Stop-Turn visibility. That still leaves me additional circuits for additional LED Engine Pod Lights and a Satellite Radio. The PDM60 Canbus Power Module, according to one of the distributors, allows you to: 1. Create your own custom configuration, and load it into the PDM60 using a PC/laptop via the programming dashboard and custom programming cable. 2. Configure individual circuit amperage limits, individual circuit triggering methods, circuit delay activation and delay off settings. Look at the other options before you make your decision, but I would definitely recommend the Namz PDM60 Canbus Power Module.

I had to remove it and trash it because of completely random behavior.