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V15 LED Function Guide

STEINBAUER PowerModule V15 – LED Function Guide
STEINBAUER

PowerModule V15

LED Function Reference Guide  ·  End User Edition

Performance Module
LED Status Indicators
Power Adjustment
Gray Wire Function
Module Overview
STEINBAUER POWERMODULE V15 LED INDICATORS RED YELLOW POWER DIAL Gray Wire
Red LED
Engine RPM indicator. Flashes in sync with engine revolutions when the engine is running. Shows the module is active and reading engine speed.
Yellow LED
Power delivery indicator. Solid ON when the module is actively boosting engine power output — either automatically or via the gray wire.
Gray Wire
Manual power enable. Grounding this wire forces the module into active power mode, turning the Yellow LED on.
Power Dial
Adjusts the performance level of the module. Middle = default program. Clockwise = more power. Counter-clockwise = reduced power.
LED Status Reference
Red LED
Engine RPM / Module Active
OFF
Ignition ON, engine not started. Module is connected and powered but engine is not cranking.
FLASH
Engine is running. Red LED flashes in sync with engine RPM. The faster the engine runs, the faster it flashes. This is normal operating behavior.
Yellow LED
Power Active / Boost Engaged
OFF
Module connected, engine running at low load. Engine is not producing enough demand for the module to activate boost. This is normal at idle or light load.
ON
Module is actively boosting power. Occurs when engine is under load (e.g., pulling, heavy field work) or when the gray wire is grounded manually.
Combined LED States at a Glance
Situation 🔴 Red LED 🟡 Yellow LED
Ignition ON — Engine OFF OFF OFF
Engine Running — Idle / Light Load FLASHING OFF
Engine Under Load — Module Boosting FLASHING ON
Gray Wire Grounded (Manual Enable) FLASHING ON
Startup Sequence
1
🔌
Connect Module to Wiring Harness
Red: OFF
Yel: OFF
2
🔑
Turn Ignition ON
Red: OFF
Yel: OFF
3
🚜
Crank & Start Engine
Red: FLASH
Yel: OFF
4
Engine Under Load
Red: FLASH
Yel: ON
Gray Wire Function
Gray
Wire

Manual Power Enable

The gray wire provides a manual override for the module's power delivery. When the gray wire is grounded (connected to chassis ground), the module immediately switches to active boost mode regardless of engine load.

Result: Red LED → Flashing   Yellow LED → ON

When the gray wire is not grounded, the module operates automatically — the Yellow LED will only illuminate when the engine is producing enough load demand to trigger the module naturally.

Note: The gray wire is typically used for PTO engagement or other operator-triggered power events.

Power Adjustment Dial
LESS DEFAULT MAX
Less ↑ Default More

How to Adjust Power Output

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12 o'clock — Default Position — Dial pointing straight up. Module runs the factory-programmed power setting. Recommended starting point for most applications.
🔺
Turn Clockwise for More Power — Increases performance output. Rotate clockwise from 12 o'clock toward 3 o'clock to increase gain.
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Turn Counter-Clockwise for Less Power — Reduces performance output below default. Useful for sensitive conditions or fuel economy focus.
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Do NOT turn past 3 o'clock. Adjusting beyond the 3 o'clock position can physically damage the adjustment dial. The red zone on the dial indicates the danger area — stay within the safe range.