COMPACT MONITORING SYSTEM
Inputs, Features and Functions
Firmware Update
What’s in the Box ?
Where to Buy
The Madman POCCO is a comprehensive Compact Monitoring System designed as an entry level solution for basic engine protection.
The POCCO will monitor Coolant Temperature, Oil Pressure, Coolant level and Battery Voltage, compare these to set-points and make visual caution and audible alarm when they go out of the safe zone
You can set your own caution and alarm limits for all inputs, no guessing when or where it will go off, thus ensuring alarms are accurate.
All settings and live data viewing is done on your mobile phone via a built-in Dashboard. Phone not needed for daily operation.
The POCCO uses the M-Button, a small, neat, multi-coloured button to display a colour related to the status of the system. It is aesthetically pleasing and saves on dashboard space.
POCCO vs ACQUA
The POCCO and ACQUA units use the same Hardware Base, just the firmware loaded on the unit differs to suit the application. That means a POCCO can be interchanged with an ACQUA and visa-versa
How Does it Work ?
The POCCO uses your car’s battery for power and is installed behind the dash assembly.
The included wiring harness installed to connect to a temperature sensor and pressure switch or pressure sensor (if installed) as well as to a coolant level sensing point.
Adapters could be needed to connect the temperature and pressure sensors to the coolant and oil system, these vary from vehicle to vehicle. We can help you with that.
The control button is mounted where convenient through a 16mm hole.
Accessing the settings is done using any mobile device with a web browser. You login to the POCCO web server to change settings and enable functions. Once Setup you do not need the phone for future operation.
The unit will automatically log all cautions and alarms. Data can be downloaded to your phone.
Control & Setup
CONTROL
The POCCO keeps you informed via our M-Button.
Different colours and flashing informs the operator of the system status, while the buzzer calls your attention to the problem.
Users are kept informed by our neat and stylish M-Button which is easy to install and gives all the information and control you need.
The setup of the CMS is reasonably simple, but the power is massive.
SETUP
The POCCO is setup with a mobile device or PC.
Anything with a web browser and WiFi.
The POCCO has a comprehensive menu system making setup and control easy and possible on any mobile device.
You can use the phone to view live values while driving and to download the alarm log files.
Typical Applications:
- All vehicles and machines with 12V electrical systems.
- 4×4 and Touring Vehicles
- Side-by-Sides, Quads, Buggies, Modified vehicles with relay or temperature switch driven electric fans
- Farming and Garden machines
- Generators and other stationary machines
- Plant and Utility equipment
Other Applications:
As a cooling fan driver in a house or motor home / camper where a fan must run to keep circulation depending on the temperature.
Any system that requires the movement of water or operation of a motor, based on temperature (or pressure).
4 Dedicated Inputs
The POCCO PLUS has dedicated inputs for Thermocouple (EGT) Temperature, Pressure, Coolant level as well as Battery Voltage.
- Temperature Sensor – MTS150 supplied in the kit
- Save money and use your existing oil pressure switch, connect it to the Pressure input to give a low oil warning and buzzer functionality or splash out and purchase a pressure sensor for pressure readout such as Boost or Oil / Fuel Pressure.
Individually set high and low alarms with high and low caution values to suit your preference.
Choose to use the output function for alarms and choose how the buzzer should respond to alarms.
Advanced Features
The CMS has a Smart Fan Controller.
(Requires the PD50 Power Driver)
The controller will dynamically adjust the fan speed as a function of the coolant temperature.
As the temperature goes up so the fan speed goes up to keep temperatures under control.
You are able to set all the operating parameters to enable a power efficient cooling system where the fan runs as fast as needed under all conditions.
Some fans, especially larger ones, have a fair bit of ‘stiction’ meaning they will not start up on low power settings, additionally they also draw a huge amount of power if started at full power. This causes stress on your vehicle’s electrical system.
The CMS has a carefully calculated startup sequence to get a big fan started safely as well as reduce the high current spike if it starts up at or near full power.
POWER DRIVER PD50
With the addition of the PD50 Power Driver Unit, the POCCO can now control an array of cooling fans or water pumps with infinite detail.
The user can choose at which temperature the fans will start running and at which temperature the fans will be running at target speed. You set how fast the fans start running and how fast the target speed is.
An Example:
Start the fans at 30% speed when the temperature reaches 50 Deg C – This keeps some air moving through the AC radiator and adds a reasonable amount of cooling, but keeps the noise down, then at 95 DegC the fans should be running at 100%. The CMS will calculate the fan speeds for all the temperatures between 50 and 100 Deg C so the fan remains running at the correct speed.
Advantages:
Electrical and mechanical power saving
Less wear and tear on the fans
Much quieter environment around the car when cold
Get an audible idea on how hot the car is by the sound of the fan
You can control the temperature of the engine around the ideal temperature
Additional Functions
The CMS family of units has a detailed datalogging capability and is able to record all values, once per second, while the system is powered on.
The system will save the last 20 driving cycles and automatically over-write the oldest first. All logs will be indexed from zero on a second-by second basis.
Physical Features
Firmware Update
POCCO firmware will be updated from time to time with new features and occasional tweaks. It is always advisable to have the latest firmware version on your device. Updating is easy, details are in the manual. You only need a mobile phone.
Note: Log files will be deleted during a software update. Be sure to download the files as needed.
To perform an update, select OTA Mode = Firmware, select the firmware file for the firmware file and it will start uploading showing a progress bar.
A green tick will show indicating the update is completed.
Power- cycle the device (turn off/turn on)
Reconnect the WiFi and return to the Update page,
Select OTA Mode = SPIFFS for the SPIFFS file, select the spiffs file and the update will commence again.
Once completed, power-cycle the device again.
Latest Version
Pocco Update Version 1.2
– Refreshed Dashboard Look
– `HardwareID` on the Update page now shows Device name (Pocco for this device) instead of hardware version
Presious Versions
Pocco Update Version 1.1
– Added Timer feature
– Fixed a bug with the Battery page Input fields not accepting (Battery Voltage was fixed in V1)
– Added MVS1 Vacuum/Pressure sensor to Pressure Sensor types (Check to see if your Set Sensor is correct)
– Added a Calibration feature to Temperature and Pressure ports
Please signup to the Firmware Updates list to receive an email when updated firmware is available
What’s in the Box ?
What’s in the Box ?
The POCCO unit is supplied with a 3 meter (10ft) wiring harness, external buzzer, M-Button.
The kit also contains:
MTS150 temperature sensor.
Madman PD50 Power Driver
Madman Adapters + Fittings
What’s Else do I Need ?
You may want to add the pressure sensor (MPS2, MPS5, MPS7 or MPS10) to enable the direct reading of pressure and get the maximum benefit from the monitoring system.
If you want to drive a fan or pump or similar, you will need the PD50 Power Driver
Depending on your vehicle, you will need some adapters to fit the various sensors. We have a wide range of adapters and sensors to suit many applications.
Where Can I Get It ?