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8.2 Notes to the Connector
Route the necessary cables to the connector interface of the instrument. Decide in advance, if
possibly multiple wires have to be unified before being connected to a contact pin. Therefor we
recommend to create the crimp connections at the end of your installation work.
With a crimping tool, crimp the contact pin to the wire(s). Now insert the pin from the backside into
the appropriate connector opening (refer to the connection diagram). Mind the correct positioning
of the latching hooks of the pin. It has to latch onto the connector body.
8.3 Battery and Power Supply
The instrument needs a "switched plus" power supply. This refers to the +12V potential only being
present when the ignition switch is activated. Before beginning installation work, the ground cable
has to be disconnected from the battery. The motoscope classic works on on-board power supplies
with 9-18VDC. Operating the device on a on-board power supply without a battery connected is not
intended by design and is not recommended. Please mind the correct polarisation of the power
supply.
CAUTION!
THE MINIMUM DIAMETER OF THE CONNECTOR CABLE IS 0.5 MM². THE DEVICE
HAS TO BE PROTECTED BY A 1A FUSE. OPERATING THE DEVICE WITHOUT FUSE MAY LEAD
TO DAMAGE OF THE CONNECTOR CABLE OR THE INSTRUMENT OR CREATE SHORTS AND
CABLE FIRES. CAUTION: MORTAL DANGER! MAKE PROPER AND SOUND ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS! IF YOU ARE LACKING SUFFICIENT KNOW-HOW, LET AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER MAKE THESE CONNECTIONS FOR YOU.
9 Installation and Connection of Sensors and Menu Push-Buttons
9.1 The Menu Push-Button
You need a menu push-button to use the instrument. The button is not included.
Via the menu push-button, the display can be toggled while driving. All settings of the instrument
are selected with this push-button (see respective chapter). One terminal of the push-button si
connected to the green cable of the instrument, the other one to the vehicle ground. Polarity of the
push-button is irrelevant.
9.2 RPM Counter Sensor Cable
The instrument can be connected to all conventional ignition systems that work with ignition coils.
Connect the yellow cable to the terminal 1 (switched ground from the ignition box) of one of the
ignition coils.
In case of a CDI ignition (Capacitor Discharge Ignition - used in squads, scooters, trail bikes) you
must use the motogadget ignition signal pickup unit (article no. 9000001).
We assume that your vehicle is equipped with an interference suppressing ignition system .
For accurate functioning of the instrument preferences in the setup menu of the instrument have to
be changed. Please see directions in the relevant chapter.
Caution! The rev counter connection should never be connected to the high voltage output
of the ignition.
