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3 – Getting Started
Step 3 Check the gasket under the Joystick Control Unit for integrity
and securely fasten the switch in place with the two M4 flat
washers, lock washers, and hex nuts provided.
Step 4 Securely attach the green ground wire to the vehicle ground
plane.
Step 5 Connect the 12 VDC power and return wires from the JCU
wiring harness to your fuse panel. Wire gauge must be in
accordance with the applicable electrical standards.
3.4 Using your PatrolIR B
The PatrolIR B is easy to use, but you should take a moment to
carefully read this section so you fully understand how to use the
controls and what you are seeing on your display. While the imagery
you will see on the monitor may look like black and white daylight
video, it isn’t! A few tips on how to interpret some of the imagery will
help you to make the most of your system.
3.4.1 Joystick Control Unit (JCU)
The PatrolIR B camera system is controlled with the JCU touch pad
and joystick. PatrolIR B is available with either a horizontal or vertical
JCU. While the illustrations in this User’s Guide show the Horizontal
JCU configuration, a Vertical JCU is also available that is electrically
and functionally identical, but it has a label that allows the JCU to be
Note: Depending on your JCU mounting location you may want
to connect the ground wire and power cables either before or
after installing the JCU.
Caution! The PatrolIR B imaging system is not intended to be used
as the primary navigation system. It should be used in conjunction
with other navigation aids and a primary manual navigation system.