Connect the Power Cable
4.5
Important If the asset has a negative side isolation/disconnect switch. Refer to section
4.6 for advice.
To connect the Qtanium 400:
1. Unscrew and retain the cover over the power port, then plug in the power cable and
tighten the locking screw.
2. If you want to connect any auxiliary devices to the Qtanium 400, see section Error!
Reference source not found.. Otherwise, remove the cover over the 18-Way cable
connector and replace it with the one removed from the power connector, to create
a waterproof and dustproof seal.
Note Always remove the cover supplied on the 18-Way cable connector as this
includes a link to put the Qtanium 400 into shipping mode.
3. Wire the other end of the power cable as follows:
WIRE COLOR
FUNCTION
Red
+12/24V
Pink
Engine Run
DESCRIPTION
Power supply/positive
Assets without a battery disconnect switch: Connect
to the positive post on the asset's battery or another
suitable permanent power source. This connection
must be fused (3 Amp slow blow).
Assets with a positive side isolation/disconnect
switch: Connect on the battery side (hot side) of the
manual or electronic positively isolated disconnect
switch OR to the positive post on the asset's battery.
Do NOT connect on the cold side of the disconnect
switch. This connection must be fused (3 Amp slow
blow).
Assets with a negative side isolation/disconnect
switch: See section Error! Reference source not
found..
Positive input when ignition is ON or engine is running.
Connecting to the ignition signal will not allow accurate
assessment of actual engine hours. If this is required,
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