Options are added when ordered, and units are tested and shipped within 24 hours (Currently U.S./Canada Only).
Although the features are well thought out with over 4 years of testing, many options are not listed, such as reversed logic on timers, more inputs, and custom features so just ask if there's something you want changed.
Includes Programmable Timer Receiver, Wire, Remote + Battery
Designed for the common smart PSU with remote on,
such as the ones from MP3Car.com.
Start your PC long before you enter the car or
turn it on and off from the comfort of your home to synchronize
files or use remote desktop.
| Quick and
easy install. Splice the power (red & black) into your existing
PSU or other constant battery source, cut the remote/ACC input
wire and attach the green to the PSU and blue to the ACC or IGN
wire you currently have connected. Simply press a button to start your PC without a key, and a timer (Configurable from 1 minute to 45 days, or disabled) will turn the PC off if the key is not turned on within the time limit, or the PC is not turned off by remote. Note: Most power supplies will cut power if the battery gets too low. Keeping the timer at a reasonable time will ensure it shuts down properly. |
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Specifications:
Quiescent current:
6.5mA
Maximum Range: 650' (This is the MFR range)
While the factory alarm in my car has a
range of nearly 2' with the PC on, the aftermarket 1400' alarm gets
around 500' but only 5-20' with the PC on depending on it's mood.
This PC remote has shown a reliable range of 380', hit and miss up to 450'
surrounded by metal and tint.
Limited testing has shown a reduction of 10-15' at 10" from PC or
Monitor. Much higher loss at 3" from unshielded monitor, so keep
it at least 1 foot away.
Other transmitters can be special ordered with ranges of 1600 ft, 3200
ft pocket sized, 1.25 mile, 2.5 mile large pocket sized.
Also, a 50 Ohm external antenna cable can be soldered to the
board for increased reception.
Don't waste your money on remote systems that aren't tested with or made
for a car PC system, or at least make sure you can return it.
Remote: Sleek design with sliding cover, antenna for extended range.
(W 1.5" x L 2.3" x H 0.6" L 5.1" w/antenna extended)
RX: (W 1" x L 1.9" x H 1") Keep antenna (short
black wire) straight, outside of metal
cases and away from devices that may cause interference. Test
multiple locations before permanently positioning.
4 Buttons:
- A Key off: Turns the PC on, starts timer.
Key on: Starts timer as soon as key is turned off, for gas fillups, quick trips into the store, etc.
LED blips every 2 seconds to show timer is active.
Press A before timer ends to extend time. - B Key off: Turns the PC off.
- D Tap: (Valet) Disables ACC(Key) input. Next A
press enables it again.
Valet mode is unaffected by vehicle battery removal.
Hold for 5 seconds (1st off-blink interval): Tap D for number of minutes x 10. 0 presses = disable timer.
Hold for 10 seconds (2nd interval): Tap D for number of minutes multiplied.
Program mode ends (LED turns off) if idle for 5 seconds.
LED confirms (see B+D).
Note: Do not program while timer is active. Due to the multitasking OS, the timer and program mode will both blink the LED. - B+D Display timer values. Slow blink of multiplier, 1 sec pause, fast blink of minutes (default is 3 x 10 or 30 minutes).
- C (yellow wire) is for optional negative momentary output suitable for a window rollup module, other alarm add-ons, horn, etc. The output is held for as long as you press the button. 200mA max. Use a relay (with clamping diode) for positive output or more current. The 5V positive level can also be accessed.
| Update: Only N model
available. Button is free! N = negative (Aftermarket) |
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Options: 2ft. of color wire or .1" pin headers (straight or angle)
For OEM / aftermarket door lock / unlock or auxiliary outputs, and a smart PSU with remote on (ACC).
Before ordering, check the range of your remote first with your computer on. PC interference often reduces range. This will affect turning the PC off, but not on. Also determine positive or negative locks. If you see 12V when pressing the buttons, get ROEM-P. If not, switch to continuity. AUX and aftermarket systems should cause a beep. If so, get ROEM-N.
How it works:
Unlock:
Starts PC without key in ignition and starts timer.
Press again before timer ends to extend time (2-wire mode. 1-wire turns back off).
Press with key on, turn key off to start stay-on timer, for fill-ups and such.
(check if your alarm unlocks with the key on)
Lock:
Shuts down PC if key off.
Button:
Tap button to turn PC on or off with key off, starts timer.
Tap button with key on, then turn key off to start stay-on timer.
Tap again (or lock) with key off to turn PC off.
Turn key on before timer ends to resume as normal.
Press for 2 seconds (1st LED off-blink) to turn valet on or off. LED blinks 1 for off, 2 for on.
(disables REM when key is turned on or doors are unlocked).
Press for 5 seconds (2nd blink interval) to enter timer program mode (LED stays on).
Then tap for number of minutes x 10 (default) up to 255 (42 hours).
5 seconds of no input will end program mode (LED turns off).
0 presses disables timer.
LED will blink slow (minutes), pause, fast (multiplier).
Press for 10 seconds (3rd blink) to change minutes multiplier.
Then tap for number of times up to 255.
Examples: 0x### = disabled, 1x1 = 1 min, 6x10 = 1 hour, 24x60 = 1 day
Press and hold, then press unlock to toggle input mode.
1 Blink: 1 wire input toggles PC on/off with unlock wire. Lock wire always turns off (optional).
2 Blinks (default): 2 wire input uses lock/unlock or 2 AUX outputs.
Connect power last. NC/NO button and lock polarity is determined at power-up.
Connect (BLACK) - GND to Ground
Connect (RED) +12V to constant power.
Connect (GREEN) REM to remote wire on PSU.
Connect (BLUE) ACC to ACC or IGN (where original REM was wired)
Connect (YELLOW) UNLOCK to door unlock wire
Connect (WHITE) LOCK to door lock wire
Connect LED/Button GND (Black wire) to ground.
If you don't prefer the included LED button, there are many options. LED Illuminated buttons can run from $2.35 to $30, or a separate LED and button can be used. Determine whether you want the button hidden or not. The LED shows status for button presses, programming, timer activity and other things, so it's best to keep it visible.
For lock/unlock, using 1-wire toggle is much less intuitive in situations where the state of the PC can't be seen. With 2-wire, pressing several times can insure the proper state if the remote is nearing out of range. The lock/unlock triggers can be configured many ways. For example, if the system has 1 AUX output, it can be used as a toggle along with lock as a turn-off, or as 2-wire with AUX & unlock as on and off.
All settings are saved in EEPROM and can be pre-programmed by request. Timer, valet, 1/2 wire are unaffected by battery removal.
Note: ROEM-N is triggered by grounding only. The source can be 12V or open. A positive trigger can be accomplished by use of a relay.
| Less expensive, smaller, uses less
power, and more versatile than any timer on the market.
No relays, no guesswork or waiting an hour to see if the timer
knob was turned right.
Solid state, digital
programming and accurate. In Stock Not sure what timer you need? Describe the application and get the perfect timer. Easy as that. |
Timer modules are highly versatile:
Input voltage: 7-30VDC or 2.0-5.5VDC by request
Quiescent current, regulated: 2.2mA
Output: 200mA Darlington Optocoupler: 1-40VDC open collector/open emitter
3 Inputs: 2-20VDC (or 5V 20mA logic out for customized designs)
250us debounce on inputs (can be ordered with longer times)
Order any timer and request your own design within the possible specifications for no additional charge. Note: Design-a-timer may take extra time depending on the changes required.
$19.95 (Purchase above)
Shutdown timer example:
Input 1 -> ACC
Input 2 -> PC internal power (5V or 12V)
Output -> Relay or circuit requiring <200mA
Programmable timer: 1 minute to 45 days. Same programming as remote systems above.
Input 1 ON turns output ON, stops timer.
Input 1 OFF starts timer if input 2 is ON. Timer or input 2 will turn output off.
Button tap turns output ON, but not off.
$19.95 (Purchase above)
Can be used with a digital output or serial DTR line from PC to wake it back up after entering standby. The software (not provided) will need to pulse the output, set a flag, enter standby, then upon resume, hibernate or shutdown if the flag is set and ACC is off.
2-Wire Output -> ACPI power button
Input 1 -> Software controlled output
Input 2 -> PC power when on
Programmable timer: 1 minute to 45 days. Same programming as remote systems above.
Input 1 pulse <500ms starts timer.
Input 1 pulse >500ms stops timer.
Input 2 (PC status) change stops timer.
Output is pulsed for 500ms at end of time.
Button tap pulses output and disables timer.
$19.95 (Purchase above)
Options when ordering:
On-sense enabled/disabled
Time scale (seconds, minutes, or hours)
Output pulse width
External button with LED
Example applications would be turning a laptop on/off with ignition, or turning a monitor on/off when the PC turns on/off while not getting out of sync. Plus a manual button.
Programmable delayed on-timer (disabled or 1 second to 18 hours):
Hold button for 5 seconds. Tap for number of seconds. 0-255 (default 10)
Hold button for 10 seconds. Tap for number of multiplier. 1-255 (default 1)
Hold button for 15 seconds. Tap for number of output pulses. 1-255 (default 1) 250ms on, 250ms off.
Input 1 -> Source that turns on and off.
2-Wire Output -> The momentary switch to control.
Input 2 -> Device's internal power when on (2-20VDC).
When input 1 turns on, (immediate or after timed delay) generates a 250ms pulse if input 2 is off. (2 pulses per second)
When input 1 turns off, (immediate or after timed delay) generates pulse if input 2 is on.
Button tap pulses output always.
$19.95 (Purchase above)
The most popular timer here.
Delayed on timer for devices such automotive amplifiers, for anti-thump / speaker pop elimination.
Delayed off timer for extending powered time, ignoring short power-offs, or as a timed-on from a pulse.
Note: Use the same precautions as with most head units. Powering devices without a remote-on input may require a relay. The maximum limit for remote-on inputs is 50mA and is typically much lower, so at least 4 amplifiers may be safely connected. The standard Bosch automotive relay consumes 160mA, so this can safely power only one large clunky relay or several more efficient ones.
Input1 ON starts on-timer, turns output ON at end of time
Input1 OFF starts off-timer, turns output OFF at end of time
Input2 ON or OFF starts off-timer (ignored if on-timer active) for instant or delayed off before source turns off.
Button tap manually toggles output and cancels timers.
(Compatible with C output of above PC Remote - request "C wire")
GND (Black) -> Ground
+12V (Red) -> Battery, or Input 1 source (No off-delay or manual switching)
Input 1 (Green) -> HU, USB, ACC, remote output, etc.
Input 2 (Blue) -> Optional: Turns output off with any transition
Collector (White)-> +12V source normally
Emitter (Yellow) -> Amp remote input
Programming:
Hold button, LED will off-blink at 5, 10, 15, 20 second intervals. Release after 5 for option 1, etc. Tap for desired number. No input for 5 seconds ends programming, and confirms with on-time, off-time, multiplier. No input disables timer.
1. On-timer (0-255 default 10) (disable for pulse input to timed-on)
2. Off-timer (0-255 default 10) (disable for anti-thump if constant powered)
3. Multiplier (1-255 default 1) Multiplies on and off timer by number of minutes/seconds.
4. Second/Minute mode (tap once for minutes, none for seconds)
Ex (Seconds): On-timer 20, multiplier 5 = 100 seconds, 255x255 = 18 hours, 3 minutes, 45 seconds.
Ex (Minutes): 255x255 = 43 days and change.
$19.95 (Purchase above)
Similar to the OEM-X module above, but without lock/unlock inputs.
Onboard LED and button can be replaced with remote button-LED for free.
Connect blue wire to ACC, and green wire to PSU remote-on.
Button works exactly like Button description for ROEM-X above excluding 1/2-wire programming.
Optional pulse output (please specify when ordering) for connecting to laptop. Green and yellow to laptop power button.
$19.95 Special Order
Low power 1KHz 100 step PWM smooth fade-on fade-off dimmer for interior LED lighting, unless used with a MOSFET/ transistor for higher current (or get the 27A MOSFET model) such as exterior LED lighting (admittedly ricey to fade all lights). Dash lighting requires dimmer.
Input 1: Negative door pins
Input 2: IGN or ACC
Input 3: Neg/Pos door unlock (local/remote)
Programmable fade speed (1-255 seconds):
Hold button for 5 seconds. Tap for speed count.
There are 100 PWM increments (1% step) so 1 = 100 steps/sec, 2 = 50/sec
Programmable off-delay timer (0-255 x 5 seconds):
Hold button for 10 seconds. Tap for number of 5 second multiples.
Door open fades on
Door close starts timer, ends by fading off
IGN on fades off
IGN off fades on, no timer
Unlock fades on, starts timer, ends by fading off
Button tap toggles fade on or instant on (off remains fade-off).
Other option: Volts to PWM with shift but no divider (yet)
The one on the left I think
Service button and 2 status LEDs
Alarm AUX input
ADC for dual steering wheel controls or single and car volts.
Valentine 1 input
27A MOSFET for secondary output
4 Optocouplers:
Amp control for turning amp off during remote access use
Antenna up
monitor switch
ACPI switch
4 button RF remote bypasses PSU IGN for on/off/valet and sends up to 15 button combinations to software via USB when the PC is on, actually over 100 with single/double tap, long hold, press 2/release 1 and such.
All I/O can be monitored/controlled by software. Remote can control optos as momentary/toggle.
Allows for standby with timed resume
