User guide for the Cross The Road Electronics Power Distribution Panel (PDP) covering specifications, installation, LED states, troubleshooting and revisions.
The Power Distribution Panel (PDP) from Cross The Road Electronics provides regulated battery power to robot subsystems and includes built‑in current sensing, fuse protection, and CAN communication. It is designed for use on FRC robots and supports multiple channel configurations.
This guide details connection and electrical specifications, mechanical dimensions, communication settings, step‑by‑step installation, LED status indicators, known functional limitations, and troubleshooting tips. Revision history and firmware update information are also included.
| Input Voltage (Vbat) | 5.5‑16 V |
|---|---|
| Absolute Max Input Voltage | 0‑20 V |
| Output Voltage – Channels 0‑3, 12‑15 | Vbat ‑ 40 A |
| Output Voltage – Channels 4‑11 | Vbat ‑ 20 or 30 A |
| Length | 7.586 in. |
| Width | 4.748 in. |
| Height | 1.422 in. |
| Weight | 1 lb 5.3 oz |
| CAN Baud Rate | 1 MB/s |
| CAN Termination | 120 Ω |
The PDP asserts a battery fault when the battery voltage drops below 6.5 V, causing the status LED to blink orange while the robot is disabled.
No. Sticky faults persist during and after a field‑update and are only for diagnostic purposes.