Intended Use; Required Tools And Equipment; Component Overviews - Dometic PCD5501 Installation Manual

General Information
This section describes the intended use of the product,
the tools and equipment required for the installation of
the product, the system components, and how the RVC
communications network functions.

2.1 Intended Use

Dometic Interact is intended to be used in conjunction
with the existing control and/or monitoring devices
within your RV. It does not replace the actual hardware
controllers for the systems within the RV. It is a display that
sends action signals and commands to various
components (such as load boxes).
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the
following cases:
• Faulty assembly or connection
• Damage to the product resulting from mechanical
influences and excess voltage
• Alterations to the product without express permission
from the manufacturer
• Use for purposes other than those described in the
operating manual
Dometic Corporation reserves the right to modify
appearances and specifications without notice.

2.2 Required Tools and Equipment

The following tables outline the tools and equipment
required for the installation of this system.
Hardware and Tools
Wire Strippers
Molex Terminal Pin Crimpers
JST Terminal Pin Crimpers
Spade Terminal Crimpers
Small Philips-head Screwdriver
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Harnesses and Cables
18–22 AWG Wires for the 4-Wire RVC Harnesses
22–24 AWG Wires for the 4-Wire LCD Harnesses
14–18 AWG for Wiring the Loads Through Relays
RJ-11 and RJ-12 6-Conductor Cables for the Air Conditioner
(AC) and Fan
Connectors
5557 Series Molex Connectors: 12-pin 39-01-2120, 6-pin
39-01-2060, and 4-pin 39-01-2040
Pins for Molex Connectors: 39-00-0039
LCD Display Connector: PAP-05V-S (JST terminals)
Pins LCD Connector: 455-1325-1-ND, Mf #: SPHD-001T-P0.5
Spade Terminals for DB-100, DB-200, and MS-733 Outputs
Ring Terminal: 10–12 AWG
WAGO Connectors or Wire Connectors

2.3 Component Overviews

This section describes the available components for use
with Dometic Interact. Each component used must be
chosen based on the onboard devices that will be
connected to the system and controlled from the
Dometic Interact LCD display. Distribution boards must
be chosen based on the installation method.
Installations and component requirements will vary
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according to available onboard appliances and
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
requirements. Therefore, the components
outlined in this section may or may not be used.
Refer to the custom installation instructions
provided for your specific setup.
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