RHINO™
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A
B
C
D
E
Figure 23 - Direct Vehicle Power Connection Cable (Fuse Not Shown)
A. To Vehicle Battery
B. To Vehicle Mounted Device
C. Green/Yellow (GND)
D. Blue (DC+)
E. Brown (DC-)
NOTE
Correct electrical polarity is required for safe and proper installation.
Connecting the cable to the RHINO™ with the polarity reversed will cause
the RHINO™’s fuse to be blown. See the following figure titled "Vehicle
Connection Wiring Color Codes" for additional wire color-coding specifics.
The procedure is the following:
1. The RHINO™ must be turned off.
2. While observing the fuse requirements specified above, connect the power cable as
close as possible to the actual battery terminals of the vehicle. When available, always
connect to unswitched terminals in vehicle fuse panel, after providing proper fusing.
CAUTION
For uninterrupted power, electrical supply connections should not be made
at any point after the ignition switch of the vehicle.
3. Route the cable the shortest way possible. The input cable from the connection to the
battery is rated for a maximum temperature of 105°C (221°F). When routing this cable it
should be protected from physical damage and from surfaces, which might exceed this
temperature.
Do not expose the cable to chemicals or oil that may cause the wiring insulation to
deteriorate.
NOTE
If the vehicle is equipped with a panel containing Silicon Controller
Rectifiers (SCR's), avoid routing the power cable in close proximity to these
devices.
