Qtanium 400 | Installation Manual
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2.
If you want to connect any auxiliary devices to the Qtanium 400, see section 4.8.
Otherwise, remove the blanking cover over the 18-Way cable connector and replace
it with the one removed from the power connector, to create a waterproof and
dustproof seal.
3.
On assets with a negative side isolation/disconnect switch, wire the power cable as
follows:
WIRE COLOR
FUNCTION
DESCRIPTION
Red
+12/24V
Connect to the positive post on the asset’s battery or
another suitable permanent power source. This
connection must be fused (3 Amp slow blow).
Pink
Engine Run
Positive input when ignition is ON or engine is running.
Connecting to the ignition signal will not allow accurate
assessment of actual engine hours. If this is required,
connect to a signal that indicates engine running. This
connection must be fused (3 Amp inline) in a
weatherproof fuse holder.
Black
Ground
Battery Negative (before ground isolator switch).
Brown
Ground
Asset chassis connection (after ground isolator switch).
Orange
External
Backup
Battery
(Optional) If required, connect an external battery as a
backup to the main power supply. Alternatively,
connect to a solar panel to trickle-charge the internal
battery. See section 4.7 for details.
If this wire is not used, apply adequate insulation to
the wire.
4.7
Connect the External Battery Backup or Solar Panel (Optional)
You can optionally connect the Qtanium 400 to an external lead-acid battery to allow for
battery backup operation. This allows the Qtanium 400 to run off the main power supply
and trickle-charge the lead-acid backup battery. Then, if the main power supply fails or is
disconnected, the Qtanium 400 will continue to run by drawing power from the backup
battery.
Note Always remove the oversized shipping plug supplied on the 18-Way cable
connector as this includes a link to put the Qtanium 400 into shipping mode. Attach the
blanking cover over the 18-Way cable connector when not in use.
