Scosche M8RIX – Power Management System w/ Touchscreen Control Panel

Installing electrical accessories on a vehicle such as external lighting systems, under lights, or even locking differentials typically requires you to establish several wiring connections. That process not only tends to be complicated, but can also be quite annoying to set up, especially when trying to install multiple electrical accessories on the same vehicle. With the Scosche M8RIX, you can easily install multiple electrical accessories on your vehicle in a simple and straightforward manner.

The Scosche M8RIX is a power distribution management system used for controlling up to 8 electrically-powered accessories installed on any vehicle, which is rated to have a IPX7 Waterproof Rating, featuring 8 MOSFET power outputs including 2 30A outputs, 2 15A outputs, and 4 10A outputs that boast 130Amps of combined Power Output, plus a 3.5″ programmable LCD touchscreen control panel with dimmable illumination that can be mounted easily onto your vehicle’s dashboard and features eight channels, for which users can customize the visual of the touch control buttons for each of those channels by choosing from 57 different icons, 7 different icon colors, and 16 different background colors.

Designed for more easily installing as well as controlling all electrically-powered accessories installed on any type of vehicle, including cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, RVs, ATVs, tractors, or even boats, this power distribution management system provides a sophisticated and streamlined solution for wiring those accessories in a clean and simple way.

Best of all, it even allows for daisy-chaining of up to three units together to control up to 24 power outputs at once.

Now, let’s have a slightly more detailed look at the Scosche M8RIX and check out exactly how this power distribution management system is designed to work.

DESIGN & BASIC SPECS

Starting with the main device’s dimensions, the Scosche M8RIX’s power distribution module comes at a fairly compact size, measuring exactly 10 inches long by 5.8 inches wide by 2 inches tall (not counting its connectors), so it won’t take up much space inside your vehicle’s engine bay (or you can alternatively have it mounted under your seat, if you prefer).

The system’s dedicated 3.5″ LCD touchscreen control panel also comes at a very compact size, measuring just 3.82 inches long by 2.87 inches wide by 1.18 inches tall, and features a minimalist and super modern design, while also packing a durable and splash-proof construction throughout its entire hard-plastic outer shell.

POWER SPECS & CONNECTIVITY PORTS

For its power source, the Scosche M8RIX’s dedicated power distribution module is connected directly to your vehicle’s battery, from which it draws its electrical current from.

Note that this power distribution management system automatically powers up when your vehicle starts.

The system’s power distribution module also features a high-quality durable construction, as it is completely built of heavy-duty aluminum, for which it is rated to being capable of withstanding temperatures between 221°F to -40°F (105°C to -40°C), and also rated to have a IPX7 Waterproof Rating, thus withstanding being submerged underwater up to 3.28 ft. (1 m) depth for a maximum of 30 minutes.

As such, not only can you install it in standard vehicles like cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and RVs, but also in vehicles that are commonly in contact with water, such as tractors (which sometimes operate under heavy rain or even light snowfall conditions), as well as ATVs, boats, and also other types of vehicles.

Regarding its power input ports, system’s power distribution module utilizes both a negative battery connector as well as a positive battery connector.

Integrated between its power input ports, there are a total of three (x3) data input ports that are used to connect the Scosche M8RIX’s power distribution module directly to the system’s dedicated 3.5″ LCD touchscreen control panel via an included 10 ft. data cable (note that 2 additional 10 ft. data cables are also provided).

When it comes to its power output options, this power distribution management system features a total of eight (x8) MOSFET power outputs that boast a combined Power Output Rating of 130Amps. Those power output ports include two (x2) 30A outputs, two (x2) 15A outputs, and four (x4) 10A outputs.

Know that the output wires from the system’s power distribution module include both power and ground for each channel,  and can ultimately be combined for providing one or multiple power-hungry electrical vehicle accessories with twice the power output.

What’s more is that since there are 3 data input ports, users can ultimately daisy-chain up to three power modules together, which will allow them to control up to 24 power outputs and their respectively connected electrically-powered vehicle accessories all at once.

When doing so, the Scosche M8RIX can be used with two separate control panels to control all of those individual power outputs from two different locations on your vehicle.

INTERFACE / CONTROL PANEL

Moving on to the system’s dedicated user interface, meaning its 3.5″ programmable LCD touchscreen control panel.

The system’s 3.5″ LCD touchscreen control panel includes two standard mounting options via its included mounting bracket, which are mounting it onto your vehicle’s windshield or alternatively, onto your vehicle’s dashboard.

Furthermore, it also supports other types of mounting options, including an AMPS pattern mounting option, compatibility with a ¼ – 20” mounting bracket, compatibility with Scosche’s proprietary MagicMount, and compatiblity with a standard flush mount.

There are a total of eight (x8) channels displayed in the system’s 3.5″ LCD touchscreen control panel, for which each of those channels represents each one of the 8 MOSFET power outputs from the system’s power distribution module. Those 8 channels can be programmed for “Groups” to allow multiple channels to be turned On or Off all at once, or alternatively, programmed by time, along with the option to create individual “Channel Dependencies”.

The system’s 3.5″ LCD touchscreen control also boasts an illumination input function with adjustable dimming, so any connected external vehicle lighting systems to the system’s power outputs can be dimmed from 100% all the way down to 0%.

Lastly, and as mentioned before, users can also customize the visual of the touch control buttons for each of the channels displayed in the system’s 3.5″ LCD touchscreen control panel with the option to choose from 57 different icons, 7 different icon colors, and 16 different background colors.

Best of all, the system’s 3.5″ LCD touchscreen control also displays separate onscreen status indicator alerts in the case of different anomalies, including over-current, open circuit, short circuit, thermal overload, and low voltage alert indicators.

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

Inside their package, users will find: the Scosche M8RIX 130A power distribution module, along with the system’s dedicated 3.5″ LCD touchscreen control panel, along with a 4 ft. EFX high-current 4 gauge OFC power cable (with pre-attached weatherproof mini ANL fuse holder, ring terminals and nylon wire loom) and a 4 ft. EFX high-current 4 gauge OFC ground cable (with pre-attached ring terminals and nylon wire loom), color coded OFC 10 gauge and 14 gauge output wires, a 10 ft. data cable (to connect the system’s power module to its control panel) and a 10 ft. ignition and illumination cable, plus additional ring terminals and heat shrink (for custom wire length applications).

FINAL THOUGHTS

The Scosche M8RIX is a power distribution management system used for controlling up to 8 electrically-powered accessories installed on any vehicle, which is rated to have a IPX7 Waterproof Rating, featuring 8 MOSFET power outputs including 2 30A outputs, 2 15A outputs, and 4 10A outputs that boast 130Amps of combined Power Output, plus a 3.5″ programmable LCD touchscreen control panel with dimmable illumination that can be mounted easily onto your vehicle’s dashboard and features eight channels, for which users can customize the visual of the touch control buttons for each of those channels by choosing from 57 different icons, 7 different icon colors, and 16 different background colors.

All in all, this power distribution management system completely eliminates all the guess work out of setting up the power connections when installing multiple electrical accessories on your vehicle by cleverly streamlining that whole wiring process onto one single power module that’s fully controlled by an intuitive touchscreen interface.

If you’re interested in purchasing it, know that each unit is priced at $799.99. You can order it online right now, directly from Scosche’s official shopping page, and you can also find it available at select retailers.