Chapter 3: Passive Vehicle Mount Cradle

Unpacking Your Passive Vehicle Mount Cradle

After you open the shipping carton containing the product, take the following steps:

•Check for damage during shipment. Report damage immediately to the carrier who delivered the carton.

•Make sure the items in the carton match your order.

•Save the shipping container for later storage or shipping.

The MX7 Tecton passive vehicle cradle consists of:

•Cradle bracket

•U-bracket

•2 knobs

•Hook and loop fabric to secure the MX7 Tecton An optional RAM assembly consists of:

•RAM ball base for vehicle mount

•RAM arm

•RAM base to attach U-bracket

•4 each: bolts, nuts and washers

The installer must supply hardware to attach either the U-bracket or the RAM ball base to the vehicle. Communications cables for the MX7 Tecton are available separately.

Overview

The MX7 Tecton passive vehicle mount cradle restrains the MX7 Tecton.

Wireless communication is available as long as the mobile device has sufficient energy in the main battery pack and a clear signal path.

The passive vehicle cradle is lined with strips of hook-and-loop fabric to ensure a snug fit between the MX7 Tecton and the inside of the cradle.

The cradle can secure an MX7 Tecton with or without a trigger or handstrap.

The MX7 Tecton passive vehicle cradle does not have power, MX7 Tecton serial or input/output connectors. There are two mounting options for the cradle:

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U-bracket mounting

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RAM ball Arm mounting

Note:

Do not put the MX7 Tecton into the cradle until the cradle is securely fastened to the surface.

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