Dimension and Installation
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Connect one end of the power cable to the power port of the device (the left port in the figure) or
directly use the power cable from the device. Connect the other end to the vehicle battery (the
right port in the figure). The red one with fuse is positive pole of the power (normal live). The
black one is the grounding cable. The orange one is the ACC signal (Key live).
Power cable
Figure 2-11
2.3.4.2 Obtain Connection Modes of the Main Power Switch
In order to ensure correct cable connection, it is necessary to obtain the connection mode of
the main power switch through three methods (is the main power switch connected to the
positive or negative pole of the battery?).
Ask the vehicle manufacture the connection modes of the main power switch of the
vehicle.
Measure with a multimeter: disconnect the main switch, then measure the voltage between
the vehicle body and the positive pole of the vehicle battery. If the voltage is 12V or 24V, it
means that the main switch disconnects the positive pole. If the voltage is 0V, then the
main switch disconnects the negative pole.
Visual inspection: whether the switch cable near the vehicle battery is connected to the
positive pole or the negative pole.
2.3.4.3 Connecting Operation
The driving recorder must be connected to the ground wire. ACC signal, and constant
electricity.
Enable the main power switch on the vehicle, place the key in the OFF state, and then
Step 1
measure the normal live electricity of the vehicle.
Use a multimeter to measure the voltage on the fuse by switching to the DC voltage
range. When the multimeter detects voltage, it measures the normal live electricity on
the vehicle. Generally, the voltage is 24V DC for large vehicles and 12V DC for small
vehicles. However, this is subject to actual data.
When the vehicle key is placed at the ACC state or the ON state, the ACC signal of the
Step 2
vehicle is measured.
Use a multimeter to measure the voltage on the fuse by switching to the DC voltage
range. When the multimeter detects voltage, remove the car key. If the voltage changes
to 0V, it means that the measured signal is ACC on the car.
Turn off the main power switch on the vehicle, and place the key in the OFF state.
Step 3
Connect the power cable according to the main power switch installation mode. See
Step 4
CAUTION
Before connecting with power cord, select proper fuse. 7.5A fuse is
recommended.