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− | <font size="+3"><span style=color:#104996>'''Mounting recommendations'''</span></font> | + | ==<font size="+3"><span style=color:#104996>'''Trucks'''</span></font>== |
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− | ==<font size="+2">Trucks</font>==
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− | * It is strongly recommended to mount FMB2YX outside of the vehicle with the sticker direction to the sky [[Image:Trucks.png|800px|right]]
| + | It is strongly recommended to mount FMB2YX outside of the vehicle with the sticker direction to the sky [[Image:Trucks.png|800px|right]] |
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− | <font size="+2"><span style=color:#F49E21> 2. </span> Connecting power source. </font> | + | <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> |
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− | * Be sure that after the car computer goes to sleep mode, power might be still available on the power wires. Depending on the car model, this may happen in 5 to 30 minutes period.
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− | * When the module is connected, measure the voltage again to make sure it did not decrease.
| + | <font size="+1">[[Image:Truck_Inside.png|800px|right]] |
− | * It is recommended to connect to the main power cable in the fuse box.
| + | Most commercial trucks have plastic hood in front of the vehicle. It is recommended to mount FMB2YX<br /></font> |
− | * 3 A, 125 V external fuse shall be used.
| + | under the hood. Power cord output of the device should be at the bottom. If it is not possible,<br /> |
− | </font> | + | if a front hood is made of some kind of metal, the device can be mounted inside the car on the front<br /> |
− | <font size="+2"><span style=color:#F49E21> 3. </span> Connecting ignition wire. </font> | + | panel as close as possible to the front window. |
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− | * Be sure to check if it is a real ignition wire i. e. power does not disappear after starting the engine.
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− | * Check if this is not an ACC wire (when key is in the first position, most of the vehicle electronics are available).
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− | * Check if power is still available when you turn off any of vehicles devices.
| + | ==<font size="+3"><span style=color:#104996>'''Tractors'''</span></font>== |
− | * Ignition is connected to the ignition relay output. As alternative, any other relay, which has power output when ignition is on, may be chosen.
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− | <font size="+2"><span style=color:#F49E21> 4. </span> Connecting ground wire. </font> | |
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− | * Ground wire is connected to the vehicle frame or metal parts that are fixed to the frame.
| + | It is strongly recommended to mount FMB2YX outside of the vehicle with the sticker direction to the sky |
− | * If the wire is fixed with the bolt, the loop must be connected to the end of the wire.
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− | * For better contact scrub paint from the spot where loop is going to be connected.
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