Cartek PDP-08 8-Channel Electrical Distribution Panel

The Cartek PDP-08 8-channel electrical distribution panel centralizes the power supply and control of a race car’s electrical equipment. It combines a power distribution module and a button panel in a single housing to simplify the wiring harness and replace the fuses, relays, and switches in the circuits it controls.

Each channel features electronic protection against overcurrent and short circuits. The function and current threshold can be configured directly using the panel’s buttons, without a computer. The equipment can then be controlled from the front panel, remote switches, or the engine control module’s inputs.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Cartek.
• Model: PDP-08.
• Manufacturer Part Number: CK-PDP-08.
• Power outlets: 8 configurable channels.
• Total continuous available current: 80 A.
• Current thresholds per channel: 5, 10, or 15 A.
• Channel pairing: settings of 20, 25, or 30 A.
• Engine control module inputs: 8.
• Control inputs/outlets: 8.
• Dedicated input for the Cartek XR electronic cut-out device: 1.
• Windshield wiper control: dedicated function with rest position input.
• Backlighting: two brightness levels.
• Front panel sizes: 145 × 140 mm.
• Weight: 450 g.
• Operating temperature: −10 to +85 °C.
• Main power supply: battery positive via M6 stud.
• Compatible wiring harness connector: AMPSEAL black 776164-1, not included.
• Dust protection: front and rear gaskets.

Configurable functions

• Momentary control: for a mirror washer pump or starter solenoid control.
• On/Off with memory: retains the channel’s state after a power outage.
• On/Off without memory: Resets to the off position after a power outage.
• Timer control: particularly suitable for a heated windshield.
• Flashing: for controlling indicator lights.
• Toggle switch: for selecting between low beams and high beams.
• Momentary Ground Control: for an ECU input, such as selecting a map.

Control and Diagnostics

Status Indicators allow you to monitor each channel: the indicator is off when an outlet is deactivated, on when an outlet is active, and has an indicator light when an overcurrent or short circuit is detected.

External inputs allow for remote controls and enable the engine control module to operate certain equipment, such as a fuel pump.

Contents and Connection

• A Cartek PDP-08 electrical distribution panel.
• Two sets of labels: one multicolor and one black-and-white.

The wiring harness connector and contacts are not included. Wiring requires a kit sold separately: CK-PDP-CA with a connector and pre-crimped wires, or CK-PDP-LD with a connector and crimp-on contacts.

Size the wiring according to the equipment being powered and do not exceed the total continuous current limit of 80 A. Settings from 20 to 30 A require the combination of two channels in accordance with Cartek’s instructions.