Motorola VC5090 Quick Reference Manual page 15

Quick Reference Guide
Mounting on a Dashboard or Horizontal Surface Example
The diagram below illustrates a typical installation where the vehicle
computer is mounted on a dashboard or horizontal flat surface.
CAUTION
Cap Screws
Lock Washers
Flat Washers
Flat Washers
Lock Washers
Nuts
Routing Electrical Cables
• Establish a neat route for the cable, staying clear of moving parts or
hot surfaces whenever possible.
• 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 2.5".
• 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.
If mounting to a thin surface, a reinforcing plate is required.
Mounting Bracket
Mounting
Surface
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