Honeywell Thor VM2 User Manual page 80

7. Connect the stripped end of the negative wires (black and black/white twisted together or a single black wire)
to the output. See
Note: The input and output blocks each have two + (plus), two –
(minus) and two
in the block can be used to connect the matching polarity
wire.
8. Route the wiring from the DC/DC power supply to the vehi-
cle's electrical system. Do not connect to vehicle power at
this time.
9. Strip the wire ends and connect to the input side of the DC/
DC power supply.
10. Use looms and wire ties to secure all wiring as shown.
11. Reattach the cover with the screws.
12. Connect the DC/DC power supply to the vehicle's electrical system as directed below
For battery powered vehicles:
+ is connected to battery positive.
- must be connected to battery negative.
must be connected to the vehicle chassis ground.
For internal combustion engine powered vehicles:
+ is connected to battery positive.
- is connected to battery negative.
is connected to the vehicle chassis ground, which can also be battery negative.
13. While observing the
actual battery terminals of the vehicle. When available, always connect to unswitched terminals in the vehicle
fuse panel, after providing proper fusing.
ATTENTION: For uninterrupted power, electrical supply connections should not be made at any point
after the ignition switch of the vehicle.
14. Use proper electrical and mechanical fastening means for terminating the cable. Properly sized "crimp" type
electrical terminals are an accepted method of termination. Select electrical connectors sized for use with
18AWG (1mm
15. Provide mechanical support for the cable by securing it to the vehicle structure at approximately one foot inter-
vals, taking care not to over tighten and pinch conductors or penetrate the outer cable jacket.
16. Connect the watertight connector end of the power cable to the Thor VM2 dock power connector by aligning
the connector pins to the power connector; push down on the watertight connector and twist it to fasten
securely. Flip the power switch on the back of the dock to On.
17. Secure the power cable to the Thor VM2 using the
18. Place Thor VM2 in the Dock
19. If using the
20. Press the
21. Press the
Once installation is complete, remember to start the Thor VM2 and select the desired Power Configuration Mode
to enable Auto-On or Manual Control of the Thor VM2 boot up process.
See the Power Configuration Mode
Note: Ignition control is not available for trucks over 60VDC.
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Power Cable Identification
(ground) connectors. Either connector
Fuse Requirements
2
) conductors.
(page 4-2)
Screen Blanking (page 4-35) feature, install the screen blanking box or switch.
Power Switch (page 3-6) on the back of the Thor VM2 dock.
Power Button (page 3-6) on the front of the Thor VM2 to turn on the Thor VM2.
(page 5-83) control panel.
(page 4-29).
(page 4-28), connect the power cable as close as possible to the
Strain Relief Cable Clamps (page 4-16).