User's Manual

Wiring should be up to current NEC standards and have verified good AC grounds. It is important that

your computer system be plugged into a grounded AC outlet when charging and that all peripherals

connected to your system reference the same AC ground.

Selecting the Right Equipment

There are a number of companies that sell quality surge suppressors such as Sutton Designs, APC, and

Panamax. When you are looking for a surge suppressor, consider these things.

Expect to pay at least $50 for a good quality surge suppressor.

The surge suppressor should be a UL 1449, 497, and 1283 listed for surge suppression, modem

surge protection, and RFI/EMI noise filtering respectively.

The surge suppressor should have diagnostic LEDs that verify good AC ground, proper wiring,

and proper surge operation. On/off switches that light are not recommended since they can

produce electrical noise.

The Joule ratings should be a minimum of 480 Joules for the AC surge circuit.

The Joule ratings should be a minimum of 240 Joules for the modem.

The modem surge circuit should present low capacitance to the modem line or it will slow the

transmission rate. Capacitance should be specified at less than 50 picofarads.

Quality surge suppressor manufacturers generally offer a lifetime warranty.

Consider obtaining a protected equipment coverage policy which insures the equipment in the

event of surge damage.

The devices that will be attached to the computer also need to be surge protected.

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Vehicle Adapter

The Vehicle Adapter is an optional device that supplies power from the vehicle battery to operate the

computer and charge the battery installed in the unit. It typically connects to the vehicle battery using the

arette li

hter socket.

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