Sierra Wireless MP 880W manual Power connector Molex pinouts, Vehicle installation

MP880W Modem User Guide

Note: Connector part numbers: 39-01-2040 or 39-01-2045. Pins part number: 39-00-0039.

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Note: Electrical installations are potentially dangerous and should be performed by personnel thoroughly trained in safe electrical wiring procedures for vehicles.

Power connector

The power harness connects to the MP modem with a Molex connector.

Power connector (Molex) pinouts

The pinouts for the Molex connector on the power harness are:

White wire (Ignition sense)

Unused

Red wire (Battery)

Black wire (Ground)

Figure 3-6: Pinouts for the power harness.

The battery (red) and ignition sense (white) wires in the power harness include 5 A fuses. The black ground wire is not fused. (See “Ground the power harness” on page 34.) Replacement power harnesses are available from Sierra Wireless.

Note: The battery cable used for a car, truck, or other mobile connection must be less than 3 meters in length.

Vehicle installation

This section applies to installing the MP modem in a vehicle. If you are installing it in an office, see “Office installation” on page 35.

Ignition sense on/off wiring

This section only applies to installing an MP modem in a vehicle. If you are installing the MP modem in an office building, use the AC/DC adapter.

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