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POWERCELL Output Map — Trader-01

Vehicle: 1996 F-250 Crew Cab System: Infinitybox NGX Status: In Progress Last Updated: 2026-02-01

POWERCELL NGX Output Overview

POWERCELLs are the muscle of the system — they switch high-current loads based on commands from the MASTERCELL over CAN bus. Each output has built-in overcurrent protection and diagnostics.

Output Types: - Standard: On/off switching (headlights, horn, fuel pump) - PWM: Pulse-width modulation for dimming (interior lights, LED dimming) - Inrush: High initial current allowance (motors, pumps) - Latched: Maintains state until commanded off

Wire Gauge Guidelines: | Load Current | Minimum Wire Gauge | |--------------|-------------------| | Up to 5A | 18 AWG | | 5-10A | 16 AWG | | 10-15A | 14 AWG | | 15-20A | 12 AWG | | 20-30A | 10 AWG |

Front POWERCELL (Address: 1)

Location: Engine bay — driver inner fender or firewall Power feed: 4 AWG from battery (fused)

Output Assignment

Output # Load Est. Amps Wire Gauge Trigger Input Notes
LIGHTING
1 Low Beam - Left 7A 14 AWG Input 2 + 3 HEAD + LOW
2 Low Beam - Right 7A 14 AWG Input 2 + 3 HEAD + LOW
3 High Beam - Left 7A 14 AWG Input 2 + 4 HEAD + HIGH
4 High Beam - Right 7A 14 AWG Input 2 + 4 HEAD + HIGH
5 Parking Lights - Front 3A 18 AWG Input 1 PARK position
6 Turn Signal - Front Left 3A 18 AWG Input 5 Via inVERT
7 Turn Signal - Front Right 3A 18 AWG Input 6 Via inVERT
ENGINE BAY
8 Horn(s) 15A 14 AWG Input 14 Dual horns
9 Radiator Fan - Primary 20A 12 AWG ECU signal or temp May need relay
10 Radiator Fan - Secondary 20A 12 AWG ECU signal or temp If dual fan setup

Front POWERCELL Notes

  • Headlight separation: Left/right on separate outputs allows individual diagnostics
  • Fan control: Godzilla ECU may drive fans directly — verify with STU docs before wiring
  • Horn: If using air horns (higher draw), may need relay with POWERCELL as trigger

Rear POWERCELL (Address: 2)

Location: Behind cab — under seat or cab corner Power feed: 4 AWG run from battery (fused)

Output Assignment

Output # Load Est. Amps Wire Gauge Trigger Input Notes
LIGHTING
1 Tail/Marker Lights 5A 18 AWG Input 1 PARK position
2 Brake Lights 10A 16 AWG Input 7 Brake pedal switch
3 Turn Signal - Rear Left 3A 18 AWG Input 5 Via inVERT
4 Turn Signal - Rear Right 3A 18 AWG Input 6 Via inVERT
5 Reverse Lights 5A 18 AWG Input 12 STU reverse signal
6 License Plate Light 2A 18 AWG Input 1 With parking lights
7 3rd Brake Light 3A 18 AWG Input 7 With brake lights
FUEL SYSTEM
8 Fuel Pump 15A 14 AWG Key-on + ECU Primes on key-on, ECU controls run
INTERIOR
9 Dome Light 3A 18 AWG Door pins Delay-off via programming
10 Cargo Light 3A 18 AWG Manual switch Bed/cargo area

Rear POWERCELL Notes

  • Fuel pump logic: Prime on key-on (2 sec), then ECU enable signal keeps pump running
  • Dome light: Can program delay-off and defeat when doors unlocked via inCODE
  • Turn signals: Same input triggers front and rear, POWERCELL programming syncs them

Auxiliary Loads (Assign to Available Outputs)

These loads need output assignments — place on whichever POWERCELL has capacity and shorter wire runs.

Load Est. Amps Preferred Location Trigger Notes
LIGHTING - AUX
Light Bar - Front 25A Front PC Input 24 May need relay for >20A
Ditch/Pod Lights 15A Front PC Input 25
Rock Lights 8A Rear PC Input 26 Underbody
Chase/Work Light 10A Rear PC Input 27 Rear-facing
ACCESSORIES
Wiper Motor - Low 8A Front PC Input 15
Wiper Motor - High 12A Front PC Input 16
Washer Pump 3A Front PC Input 18 Momentary
HVAC Blower 20A Front PC Blower switch Multi-speed? Check VA docs
Defrost 15A Front PC Defrost switch If equipped
12V POWER
USB/12V - Dash 10A Front PC Key-on Always-on option?
USB/12V - Console 10A Rear PC Key-on
USB/12V - Rear Seat 5A Rear PC Key-on
OFF-ROAD
Air Compressor 30A Rear PC Input 28 Needs relay — exceeds output capacity
Ham Radio 10A Rear PC Key-on or manual
CB Radio 5A Front PC Key-on

Loads NOT Through POWERCELLs

These require direct battery connections or dedicated controllers:

Load Reason Wiring
Starter Motor High current (200A+) Direct battery via starter relay
Winch Very high current (400A+) Direct battery, own contactor
STU Control Pack Dedicated power feed 8 AWG fused from battery
STU TC Controller Dedicated power feed 12 AWG fused from battery
Alternator Generates power Direct to battery

inMOTION Door Outputs (Address: 3-6)

Each inMOTION cell handles its door's loads locally, reducing wire runs.

Door Address Outputs
Driver Front 3 Window up/down, lock/unlock, puddle light
Passenger Front 4 Window up/down, lock/unlock, puddle light
Driver Rear 5 Window up/down, child lock, puddle light
Passenger Rear 6 Window up/down, child lock, puddle light

Pending Jay's response: Can inMOTION also handle mirror control (polarity reversal)?

Output Count Summary

POWERCELL Assigned Available Capacity
Front (Addr 1) 10 TBD Need to verify NGX output count
Rear (Addr 2) 10 TBD Need to verify NGX output count
Auxiliary ~15 — Assign to available slots

Action needed: Verify POWERCELL NGX output count (10? 12? 20?) to finalize assignments.

High-Current Considerations

Loads exceeding POWERCELL output capacity need external relays:

Load Draw Solution
Light Bar (25A+) 25-30A 40A relay, POWERCELL triggers coil
Air Compressor (30A) 30A 40A relay, POWERCELL triggers coil
Radiator Fans (40A total) 20A each May need relay if ECU doesn't drive directly

Relay wiring: - POWERCELL output → Relay coil (low current, 18 AWG) - Relay contacts → Load (sized for full current) - Power side of relay → Fused battery feed

Wire Color Planning

Match Infinitybox harness colors where possible. For custom runs:

Circuit Type Recommended Color
Headlights Yellow
Parking/Marker Brown
Brake Green or Red
Turn - Left Light Green
Turn - Right Dark Green or Yellow
Reverse White
Horn Light Blue
Fuel Pump Pink/Black
Ground Black

Open Questions

Pending Infinitybox Response

  1. POWERCELL NGX output count — How many outputs per cell?
  2. PWM outputs — Which outputs support dimming?
  3. Current ratings — Max per output and total per cell?

Decisions Needed

Decision Options Impact
Dual fan setup Single large / dual medium Output allocation
Light bar relay Internal / external relay Wiring complexity
Aux switch count 4 / 6 / 8 switches Output demand

Next Steps

  1. Verify POWERCELL NGX specs (output count, current ratings)
  2. Finalize aux load list — cut anything not needed
  3. Assign remaining outputs after spec verification
  4. Plan relay locations for high-current loads
  5. Create wiring diagram showing POWERCELL placement and runs