Wiring Guidelines
Wiring Guidelines

Wiring Guidelines

The metal chassis of the device is equipped with a ground lug (1) located on the underside adjacent to the power cable to provide additional ground to the vehicle. It is strongly recommended that a grounding strap is used to connect the ground stud on the vehicle-mount to a solid, reliable contact point on the main portion of the vehicle chassis. It must not be connected to a battery negative or terminal block.
Ground Lug
As with other vehicle cables, carefully consider the routing of the ground strap to ensure it does not pose a hazard to the operator or the safe operation of the vehicle. If necessary, secure the ground strap with cable ties or some other mechanical means to prevent loops or loose lengths of wire from catching on stationary items when the vehicle is in motion.
Before installing the cables between the mount and other devices, consider the following:
  • Ensure that drilling holes do not damage the vehicle or its wiring.
  • Protect cable runs from pinching, overheating and physical damage.
  • Use grommets to protect cables that pass through metal.
  • Use plastic straps and tie-downs to secure cables and connectors in their desired location, away from areas where they may get snagged or pulled.
  • Keep cables away from heat sources, grease, battery acid and other potential hazards.
  • Keep cables away from control pedals and other moving parts that may damage the cables or interfere with the operation of the vehicle.
Make sure the cables run inside the roll cage of the vehicle.
If the device is installed in an environment where earth ground is present such as a vehicle with metal wheels running on a metal track, or is powered by the AC/DC adapter in a permanent installation, the ground lug must be connected to the ground structure.