Honeywell Thor VM3 User Manual page 107

Thor VX8 / Thor VX9 Adapter Cable
These instructions for use with
Dock
An adapter cable is available to attach the Thor VM3 to a vehicle previously equipped
with a VX8/VX9 DC power cable. The adapter cable has a 6-pin connector to match the
VX8/XVX9 power supply cable on one end and a 6-pin connector to match the Thor
VM3 on the other end. The cable also has bare wires for ground and ignition sense con-
nection plus a D9 cable to connect to a COM port on the Thor VM3 dock to provide a
screen blanking signal. This section assumes the VX8/VX9 power cable is properly con-
nected to vehicle power. Refer to the VX8 or VX9 Vehicle Mounting Reference Guide for
details.
To VX8/VX9
Power Cable
Connect to Thor VX8 / VX9 Power Cable
1. Connect the adapter cable to the Thor VX8/VX9 power cable by aligning the connec-
2. Connect the green wire to vehicle ground:
Caution: For battery powered vehicles:
The green wire must be connected to the vehicle chassis ground.
Caution: For internal combustion engine powered vehicles:
The green wire is connected to the vehicle chassis ground, which can also be battery
negative.
3. If ignition control will be used, connect the blue wire to an ignition switched circuit
4. If the VX8/VX9 cable is connected to a screen blanking box or switch, connect the
5. The cable is rated for a maximum temperature of 105°C (221°F). Therefore, when
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only. This cable is not used for the VMXD Enhanced Dock
To Ground and
Ignition Sense
tor pins to the power connector; push down on the watertight connector and twist it
to fasten securely.
(less than 1mA over input voltage range). If ignition control is not used, the blue wire
can be left disconnected,
D9 connector to a COM port on the dock.
routing this cable it should be protected from physical damage and from surfaces
that might exceed this temperature. Cable should be protected from physical
damage from moving parts. Do not expose the cable to chemicals or oil that may
VM1D Standard Dock
To Power Connector
on Dock
and VM3D Enhanced
To COM port
on Dock
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