Approved Omnitracs Electrical Connectors
General Wiring and Installation Guidelines
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Approved Omnitracs
Electrical Connectors
The wiring for the MCP50 system is expected to be inside the cab. The only Omnitracs-
approved electrical connections other than standard connectors are crimp butt splices and
crimp ring terminals. Connections are typically made by mating the two connectors. Many of
the following general guidelines apply to non-standard MCP50 connections where the Power/
IO cable must be cut because it does easily mount in the truck’s dashboard.
Caution
Not following proper wiring guidelines and using improper crimps and butt splices
may cause intermittent connections and may result in unexpected truck down time or
system failure.
Wire Stripping
Caution
Use care in stripping wires. Vibration can cause nicked wires to fail. Using wire
cutters, knives, or other tools can damage the conductor wire and/or insulation.
Knowing and following proper wire stripping techniques is essential for performing successful
and safe electrical connections of all system components.
1.
Using a wire stripper, strip approximately 1/4" off the end of an insulated wire.
2.
After stripping the wire, verify that the wire is not severed, nicked, or damaged by the
stripping tool. If the wire has been properly stripped, it is ready to be butt spliced. If the
wire has been damaged, restrip the wire (see
step 1.
).
1/4"
approx.
Strip
03AAA_270a
