Routing Electrical Cables - Motorola VC5090 Product Reference Manual

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Routing Electrical Cables

• Establish a neat route for the cable, staying clear of moving parts or hot surfaces.
• Fix the cable to existing cable runs inside the vehicle using cable ties, but make sure they are away from any
moving or hot surfaces.
• When the cabling must go through a panel, use a suitable gland.
• When fixing the conduit or cable on the outside of a vehicle, use P-Clips. Either drill and tap the hole or use a
nut and bolt to secure the clip.
• Ensure the cable does not have tight bends. The minimum recommended radius is 63.5 mm (2.5 in.).
• Ensure cables do not swing or chafe on the structure. This often requires using cable ties approximately
every foot, and ensuring the cables do not flex often, especially where they connect to the VC5090. However,
if you must re-position the VC5090 occasionally, ensure there is enough slack in the cable to accommodate
movement without putting tension on the cable.
• DO NOT wind a cable in and out of the mesh on a cage.
• On electric vehicles, take the power from as close to the battery as possible, but not directly from the battery
terminals, and not before any main fuse.
• On gasoline, diesel or propane vehicles, take the power from as close to the battery terminals as possible,
and avoid using existing wiring.
• Ensure that all fuses are as close as possible to the power source.
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