ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

Disconnect vehicle battery before making any electrical connections.

Electrical connections to the unit are made using a removable terminal block plug located on the back. A label on the unit identifies the terminal function. You should install the connector on the unit before wiring. If the unit needs service the connector can be easily removed without unwiring the connector.

The power supply of the unit must be capable of delivering peak currents up to 50 amps for adequate short circuit protection and reliable operation. The preferred source is directly at the vehicle battery. The unit is internally fused.

Attach leads by stripping 3/8", inserting into connector and clamp by tightening screw. Make sure the screw is tight and the wire can't be pulled out. Failure to adequately tighten the screw can result in improper operation or burning the connector and wire.

Wire Size and Termination - The diagram shows the minimum wire size used for each connection, along with recommended lead color. If the wire is longer than 10 ft. use the next larger wire size. Use only high quality crimp connectors for installation on the vehicle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2) #22 AWG BLU

 

 

 

 

#22 AWG WHT (See below)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Connect to output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

jack, ter mi nals or

 

 

 

#22 AWG GRN ( See bel ow)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speaker of r adi o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2) #18 AWG BRN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#14 AWG R ED

 

 

 

RADIO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(#16 - 2 SPKR)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use second l ead

2 - SPKR - C onnect for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for 2 - SPKR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

same phase (+ to +)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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BAT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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#14 AWG BLK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use second l ead

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for 2 - SPKR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPKR SPKR POS POS RAD RAD AUX CUT NEG NEG

 

 

 

CONNECTIONS AT REAR OF UNIT WITH CP4688-10 POWER CONNECTOR (10-Pin)

Header

10-P Terminal Block Plug (CP4688-10)

 

Install with screw terminals face down

Auxiliary Input Connection - The Auxiliary Input allows activation by an external source of either the Horn or Man/Phsr function. The adjacent diagram shows three connection

examples. See the INSTALLER- SELECTABLE OPTIONS section for programming details.

NOTE: Permanent disconnection of the vehicle horn is NOT recommended.

 

+VDC

 

+VDC

 

 

HORN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HORN

 

 

 

 

 

Added

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPDT

HORN

RING

 

 

 

SPLIC E

RING

 

 

 

 

 

Switch

SWITCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SWITCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HORN

AUX

AUX

 

+VDC Switching examples

MOMENTARY

FOOT

SWITCH

AUX

-VDC

switching example

Must cut AUX P option resistors

Cutout Input Connection - The Cutout Input turns off any siren tone output when activated, and remains off until a control is activated or changed. The adjacent diagram shows two connection examples. See the INSTALLER-SELECTABLE OPTIONS section for programming details.

 

+VDC

DOOR

SPLIC E

SWITCH

DOME

 

LIGHT

 

CUT

+VDC Switching

example

ADDED

DOOR

SWITCH

CUT

-VDC

switching example

Must cut CUT P option resistors

TB0352A

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