The TOWA PDM™ (Power Distribution Manager) is the first SMART battery charging appliance designed for professional landscapers in the Outdoor Power Equipment industry. The PDM-20-8 intelligently charges eight batteries without overloading an electrical circuit by detecting amp draw requirements for each battery, then safely distributing power to each battery charger.
Charger Agnostic
By managing all the connected power outlets the PDM can be used to charge batteries from any manufacturer regardless of different amperage and voltage specifications. Simply plug the chargers into the PDM outlets and this SMART charger will efficiently manage the loads, automatically switching between outlets to charge as many batteries as the input circuit can handle.
Lower Cost & Less Infrastructure
The large deployment of battery-powered tools will increase your monthly electricity demand and could potentially overload circuit breakers from the limited standard power supply. Upgrading electrical panels to increase utility power is very costly. The PDM allows the landscaper to utilize existing available power outlets and circuits to charge up to 8 batteries at a time. With cost savings and efficiency in mind, the PDM lowers electrical costs and can scale to grow with your business.
TOWA Kit Includes
- 1 TOWA PDM-20-8 SmartCharger
- 1 15 AMP adapter
Features
- Intelligent power management activates outlets
- Built-in software circuit breaker safely throttles total amperage draw
- SMART power outlet monitoring
- Seven-segment LED displays total system amperage draw
- Outlet memory restores outlet state in event of a power outage
- Web-enabled interface (future optional upgrade)
TOWA INDUSTRIES Model PDM-20-8
- Specification Input: 120V 50/60hz NEMA 5-20R 20A
- Output: (8) NEMA 20R sockets
- Dimensions: 17W x 10.35D x 1.75H
- Standard UL 60950-1 CSA C22.2 PDM
| Weight | 15 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 24 × 19 × 14 in |
FAQs
The Power Distribution Manager (PDM) provides ease and convenience when charging your electric battery power equipment.
Q. How many battery devices will the PDM charge
Each PDM is capable of charging up to eight 16Amp battery packs.
Q. Does the PDM require a special plug?
No, the PDM uses a U.S. standard NEMA 5-20P or NEMA 5-15P.
Q. Where do I use the PDM?
The PDM is designed to standalone and you ideally locate the unit in an area where all your batteries would be charging.
Q. What is the size of the device?
The PDM is 17W x 10.35D x 1.75H inches.
Q. If I plug in all my batteries and walk away, will the PDM work automatically?
Yes, the PDM is designed to rotate automatically switching between battery loads.
Q. How does the PDM know how to charge each battery?
The PDM senses the load and charges the device until full then moves on to the next device in sequence.
Q. Does PDM have any certifications?
Yes, PDM is UL 60950-1 and CSA C22.2
Q. Is there a way to monitor load on an interface?
Yes, PDM is capable of connection to web-interface as an added option upgrade.
Q. What do you mean by Trigger Point?
Trigger point is the point at which a newly added device caused the capacity to be reached.
Q. If the outlet gets shut off due to capacity being reached, will it know to turn back on?
Yes, the PDM continuously monitors the loads and when amps become available for the next device in sequence, the outlet will be turned on to complete the charge.
Q. Do I have to manually program any timers?
No, the PDM comes with built-in timers called ‘wake-up timers’ that continually check status of the entire unit as well as individual outlets.
Q. Does the PDM come with any warranties?
Yes, the PDM comes with a Standard 2- year warranty against any manufacturing or functional defects. There is an option to purchase an Extended Warranty for $49.95 which simply extends the original warranty. Then you’ll be covered for 3 years from date of purchase.
Custom Trailer for Battery-Powered Tools
Tips for Setting-up a Custom Trailer for Battery-Powered Tools
Enviro Views Landscape bought an enclosed trailer to transport and charge a Mean Green WBX-33 battery-powered lawn mower, and STIHL AP Series line and hedge trimmer, and leaf blower.
During set-up, Armando Vega, CEO of Enviro Views put himself in shoes of his crew and wanted to create fast access to the tools without stumbling into and damaging other equipment.
The Towa smart charger runs tightly into all the other chargers and is clean and out of the way. The thin footprint of the PDM Smart Charger box is and how it neatly fits on the wall.
How Was the Set-up of the Towa Smart Charger?
Setting-up the power box was simple. Basically, he had an electrician install an outlet on the outside of the trailer so when he parks the trailer, all he has to do is connect the extension cord to the outlet on the trailer. He read the TOWA PDM installation instructions, but all he had to do was mount it on the wall plug it in. That was pretty much it, and every day his team makes sure all the batteries are secure in the chargers and all the charging lights were on the smart charger. It’s really simple.
Plug and Go with the Towa Smart Charge
Armando gains the peace of mind knowing that all your equipment is charging and you’re not going to trip the circuit breaker. Every morning all his equipment is going to be fully charged. He always tell my group leaders to stay a few seconds to make sure all the lights on the smart charger are lit-up ready to charge.
Read the complete interview with Armando Vega from Enviro Views
2-Years Limited Warranty
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