Tait TM9100 Installation Manual

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12 TM9100 (40W/50W) Installation Guide© Tait Electronics Ltd October 20041.3 Choosing an Installation ConfigurationIntroduction The radio allows for different installation configurations for vehicles withrespect to ignition signal and standby current. For special configurations fordesktop and remote site installations, refer to the service manual.The installation configurations described below are based on the followinghardware link configuration: hardware link 1 (+13.8V battery power sense): fitted hardware link 2 (ignition sense): fittedFor more information on the hardware links, refer to the service manual.Direct Connection to the Power Source The radio’s power cable must always be connected directly to the powersource (battery).Important Although it is possible to connect the radio in line with thevehicle ignition, this installation method is notrecommended, as it may draw too much current, resultingin damage to the vehicle wiring and steering column orignition switch. This may also cause the supply voltage ofthe radio to drop below the specified level.The radio can always be turned on and off using the on/off button,independent of the ignition signal.Installation without Ignition Signal Connect the power cable directly to the power source as described in“Connecting the Power Cable” on page 19.Note If hardware link 1 is fitted and the ignition signal is not used, thestandby current is 28mA. To reduce the standby current to 1mA:– remove hardware link 1, or– connect pin 4 (AUX_GPIO3) to pin 15 (GND) of the auxiliaryconnector, and program the AUX_GPIO3 line as described below.Installation with Ignition Signal Connect the power cable directly to the power source as described in“Connecting the Power Cable” on page 19.Connect pin 4 (AUX_GPIO3) of the auxiliary connector to the ignitionsignal as described in “Connecting to the Auxiliary Connector” on page 21.Note The AUX_GPI3 line must be programmed to ‘Power Sense(Ignition)’ and active to ‘High’. For more information, refer to theonline help of the application software.