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10V-30V, GROUND - POWER SUPPLY:
These are the power supply connections to the system. The system is internally over-current protected
but external fuse protection is recommended:
o
Connect power to ignition side of key and after isolating switches;
o
Recommended external fuse protection: 10 Amp
o
Maximum current (operational
–
ON via control panel): 5 Amps
o
Maximum current (shutdown
–
OFF via control panel): 100mA
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PCON1, PCON2 - REMOTE POWER CONTROL:
If a control panel is not used with the system, shorting these two connections together via a switch
offer an alternative method of powering up the system remotely.
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RELAY1, RELAY2 - SWITCHED OUTPUT:
These are contacts of an internal normally-open (N/O) relay. This relay can be programmed to perform
different functions when commentary has been manually played or triggered via GPS. Various relay
functions can be set via the “Relay Timer” setting in the Route Builder softwa
re tool:
o
“
ONE-SHOT
”:
Connection closes once for 1 second at the beginning of each commentary. This
mode
will be selected when the “Relay Timer” setting in Route Builder is set to ‘
1
’
. This
function can be used to activate an external chime;
o
“FLASH”:
Connection alternately opens and closes once per second. Total duration is set by
the “Relay Timer” from ‘2’ seconds to ‘59’ seconds. This mode can be used to flash an external
sign;
o
“OFF”:
Setting “Relay Timer” to ‘
0
’
seconds deactivates the relay.
Note
: Maximum contact rating for this relay is 1 Amp.
1.3 CONTROL PANEL PORT (CPANEL)
This is the connection for the Driver/Guide control panel. The “LINK” indicator will blink when
keys are pressed
on the control panel. If the “POWER” indicator goes out when
inserting the control panel cable, there is a fault
with the panel or panel cable. Remove and check cable and panel for faults.
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A GREEN cable is typically supplied for use with this connection.