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On intended use
• This device is intended for use in vehicles and machines on land as well as in
recreational ships (including non-classified commercial ships). Any other use is
considered improper use and is prohibited. Improper use of the product can re-
sult in personal injury or damage to property or the environment.
The following is prohibited:
• Do not operate the device in the vicinity of explosive or flammable materials.
This could cause a fire or explosion.
On power supply
• Ensure the proper cable cross section. For sensor lines, use cables at least 0.5
mm², for power supply lines see detailed information in the installation instruc-
tion.
• Smaller cable cross section can result in higher current density. This can cause
the relevant section of cable to heat up.
• When laying electrical cables, use existing cable ducts and wiring harnesses.
However, do not run cables parallel to ignition cables or cables that lead to lar-
ge consumers of power.
• Secure the cables with cable ties or adhesive tape. Do not run cables over mo-
ving parts. Do not attach cables to the steering column.
• Ensure that cables are not subjected to tensile forces, compressive forces or
shearing forces.
• When running cables through holes, use rubber sleeves or similar protectors to
prevent damage to cables.
• Only use wire strippers to remove insulation from cables. Set up the stripper so
that stranded wires are not damaged or cut off.
• New cable connections must be soft-soldered, or standard crimping terminals
must be used.
• Only use crimpers to connect crimping terminals. Observe the safety instruc-
tions of the crimper manufacturer.
• Insulate stranded wires to eliminate the risk of short circuits.
• Caution: Faulty connections or damaged cables can result in short circuits.
• Short circuits in the on-board power supply can cause cable fires, battery explo-
sions and damage to other electronic systems. Therefore, insulate all connec-
tions in the power supply using weldable butt connectors and ensure adequate
insulation.
• Take special care to ensure correct ground connections.
• Incorrect connections can result in short circuits. Always connect cables in ac-
cordance with the electrical circuit diagram.
• When operating the device with power units, make sure that the power unit is
stabilized and meets the following standards: DIN EN 61000- Section 6-1 to 6-4.
