Honeywell Thor VM3 User Manual page 55

7. Connect the stripped end of the negative wires (black and black/white twisted together or a single black wire)
to the output. See Power Cable Identification
Note: The input block has V
output block has V
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8. Connect the ground (green) wire from the Thor VM3 to the
GND terminal on the input side of the DC/DC power supply.
9. 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.
10. Strip the wire ends and connect to the input side of the DC/
DC power supply.
11. Use looms and wire ties to secure all wiring as shown.
12. Reattach the cover with the screws.
13. Connect the DC/DC power supply to the vehicle's electrical system as directed below:
For battery powered vehicles:
V + is connected to battery positive.
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Vi - must be connected to battery negative.
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GND must be connected to the vehicle chassis ground.
For internal combustion engine powered vehicles:
V + is connected to battery positive.
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Vi - is connected to battery negative.
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GND is connected to the vehicle chassis ground, which can also be battery negative.
14. While observing the Fuse Requirements
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.
15. 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
2
18AWG (1mm ) conductors.
16. 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.
17. Connect the watertight connector end of the power cable to the Thor VM3 Quick Mount Smart 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.
18. Secure the power cable to the Thor VM3 using the
19. Place Thor VM3 in the Dock
20. If using the Screen Blanking
21. Press the Power Switch
22. Press the Power Button
Note: Ignition control is not available for trucks over 60VDC.
(page 1-30).
+, V - and GND terminals. The
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+ and V - terminals.
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(see page 1-33) connect the power cable as close as possible to the
(page 1-16)
(page 1-38) feature, install the screen blanking box or switch.
(page 3-4) on the back of the Thor VM3 dock.
(page 3-4) on the front of the Thor VM3 to turn on the Thor VM3.
Strain Relief Cable Clamps (page 1-23).
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