Checking The Place Of Installation And The Cable Connections - Siemens VDO DTCO 1381 Technical Description

5.5 Performing the installation

5.5.3 Checking the place of installation and the cable connections

Legal criteria for the place of
installation
Manufacturer's specifications for
the place of installation
Power supply
Connection cables
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The following points must be checked before installing the
DTCO 1381:
• The recording equipment must be attached in the vehicle in a
way that gives the driver access to all necessary functions while
sitting in the driver's seat.
• Optical warning messages must be clearly recognizable for the
user, be located in the driver's field of vision, and be clearly
legible in daylight and during night.
• Optical warning messages may be included in the recording
equipment or be installed remotely (such as a combi-
instrument).
• If installed remotely, the warning message must be labeled with
a " " symbol and be shown in the color "amber" or "orange".
• The characters depicted in the display must be easily visible.
• Installation angle of the DTCO 1381: max. ± 45°
• Installation angle of the display: max. ± 30°
• There must be sufficient clearance for installing and operating
the DTCO 1381.
• The DTCO 1381 may only be connected to voltages for which it
is designed and which can be seen in the wiring diagram (label).
• When laying the connection cables, make sure that they are
undamaged, that other objects or sources of heat cannot cause
damages, and that the lines cannot cause any undesired inter-
ference or disturbances.
• Make sure that the plug contacts of the connecting cables
ensure a reliable contact, e.g. by using Junior-Power-Timer.
Caution! Danger of fire due to short circuit
Damaged cables can cause short circuits, undesired interferences, or
disturbances.
Please replace damaged cables immediately!
© Siemens VDO Automotive AG
Installation
Edition 07/2007