2 - 10 VC70 Vehicle Computer Product Reference Guide
Allen Head Screws
Lock Washers
Flat Washers
Flat Washers
Lock Washers
Mounting on a Vehicle Dashboard
Figure 2-10
Routing Electrical Cables
Establish a neat route for the cable, staying clear of moving parts or hot surfaces.
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Fix the cable to existing cable runs inside the vehicle using cable ties, but make sure they are away from any
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moving or hot surfaces.
When the cabling must go through a panel, use a suitable gland.
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When fixing the conduit or cable on the outside of a vehicle, use P-Clips. Either drill and tap the hole or use a
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nut and bolt to secure the clip.
Ensure the cable does not have tight bends. The minimum recommended radius is 63.5 mm (2.5 in.).
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Ensure cables do not swing or chafe on the structure. This often requires using cable ties approximately
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every foot, and ensuring the cables do not flex often, especially where they connect to the VC70. However, if
you must re-position the VC70 occasionally, ensure there is enough slack in the cable to accommodate
movement without putting tension on the cable.
DO NOT wind a cable in and out of the mesh on a cage.
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On electric vehicles, take the power from as close to the battery as possible, but not directly from the battery
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terminals, and not before any main fuse.
On gasoline, diesel or propane vehicles, take the power from as close to the battery terminals as possible,
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and avoid using existing wiring.
Ensure that all fuses are as close as possible to the power source.
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Nuts
U-mount
Mounting Surface