Safesight SC0301‐SC3102 Back up camera system
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8. TAPPING INTO A PO 12 VOLT TERMINAL
8.1 Main power connection
The main power connection can be made many different ways. You can connect main
power by:
Using a cigarette lighter cord
Taping the back of a cigarette lighter
Tapping power at the fuse block
Tapping power from an auxiliary circuit
Tapping power from the key cylinder
Tapping directly into the reverse tail‐light
The method we recommend is to connect power to the fuse block. We recommend using a
voltmeter to find a fuse or circuit that turns on with the key and is not a critical circuit like
“ABS pump”. You typically want to tap circuits like radio, cigarette lighter, auxiliary power
socket. In the event of a short circuit you will not lose a critical component that could
compromise safety.
The easiest way to tap the fuse block is to purchase a fuse tap from us or any major auto
parts store. The fuse tap will supply you with a terminal or wire in which you will connect
to your fuse.
At the fuse block you make your positive power connection for both the monitor and
camera.
The negative power connection can be made anywhere on the vehicle. We recommend that
you place the ground on a factory ground terminal or prepare a new one by grinding away
the paint to expose bare metal.
