Installation Instructions

MOBILE TERMINAL INSTALLATION HANDBOOK (BER VERSION B)
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IH – PS8432EAE01 09/2001
3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This chapter should be read and understood before installing terminals.
On–site work should be performed by qualified staff.
The mobile terminal is powered with direct 13.2 V.
The power supply is protected by a 7.5 A fuse installed before the BER
bracket.
Before beginning an installation, determine the locations of the various
parts of the terminal (CCP, SUP–BER, antenna, cable routing, etc.).
The time devoted to determining the right locations will be compensated
by the time saved in carrying out the work.
Disconnect power supply cables to prevent accidental short–circuits
during work on the electrical circuit.
Some vehicles are fitted with an isolating switch between the battery
negative terminal and chassis ground. This terminal will be seriously
damaged if the starter is activated with the battery switch open. In this
case, the negative power supply cable should be connected directly to the
battery switch on the chassis side.
If the vehicle is fitted with a 24 V battery, an adaptor must be used.
When using a drill, carefully examine the location to avoid drilling through
an interior reinforcement, an electrical cable, a pipe or a hidden fuel tank.
Cable routing should be determined with great care. As far as possible,
separate the antenna and the system cable routings, in order to avoid
coupling effects.
Cables should be laid under plinths or linings to protect them effectively
against physical damage. They should be routed well away from electrical
cables to prevent induced interference.
Do not lay cables over sharp metal edges or near hot sections.
Do not shorten the cables.