Beam IsatDock MARINE User Manual page 21

8) Connecting Power to the Dock
The Dock can be powered from the supplied AC
Plug pack, or connect to an external 10-32V DC
power supply.
ISD950 AC Plug Pack Installation
For installation using ISD950 110-240 AC plug
pack, connect the 4-way Microfit connector
from the plug pack to the 4-way power
connector on the rear of the IsatDock MARINE.
In this configuration the ignition/accessory
status is always ON.
DC Power Source Installation
BLACK
The DC power cable has three wires, RED, BLACK
and YELLOW. The RED and BLACK wires are used
for the power connection while the YELLOW
RED
BLACK
YELLOW (IGN) Ignition / Accessory
wire can be connected to a vessels accessories,
ignition or other similar circuits to control
the ON/OFF status of the IsatDock MARINE in
synchronization with a vessels operation.
By default, the IsatDock MARINE will stay on for 20
minutes after this input (YELLOW wire) is switched
off. If a call is in progress while this occurs, the
IsatDock MARINE will stay on for 20 minutes after
the call is terminated. Please follow the steps
below to connect the DC power cable to the
vehicle battery power and the IsatDock MARINE.
1. Route the wire end of the DC power cable to
the connection point.
2. Connect the BLACK wire to the negative
terminal of the battery (10A fuse
YELLOW
recommended) or the vehicle chassis (if
RED
negatively grounded chassis).
3. Connect the RED wire to the positive
terminal of the battery. It is recommended to
add the 5A fuse between them. (supplied)
(+) Vin 10 to 32VDC
(-) OV Power Ground
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To Battery Positive Terminal
(5A Fuse recommended)
To Negative Terminal or chassis
To ACC switched power
(1A Fuse recommended)
4. Connect the YELLOW wire to the vehicle
accessory power. If the accessory power
is unavailable, this may be connected
to a vehicle ignition voltage. It is
recommended to add a 1A fuse between
them. The accessory wire enables the
IsatDock MARINE to turn on and off as the
vehicle key is enabled or disabled. If this
function is not required, the YELLOW wire
MUST be connected to the RED wire.
5. Connect the 4-way Microfit connector on
the DC power cable to the 4-way power
connector on the rear cable loom of the
IsatDock MARINE.
Wiring for a Marine Application
When installed in a marine application using the
DC power cable, the YELLOW wire can be wired to a
suitable panel switch which will allow the IsatDock
MARINE to be turned off when not in use. This will
require a switch to be installed by the installer.
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