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2: Installing the MP 555 GPS
Modem in a Vehicle
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Installation Overview
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The Modem Housing
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Required Equipment
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Mounting the Modem
•
Grounding the Modem
•
Antennas
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Power Wiring
•
Data Wiring
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Completing the
Installation
Note: The MP 555 GPS is
designed for negative-ground
vehicles only. It will not function
in a positive-ground vehicle.
Note: All electrica nstallations
are potent ally dangerous, and
i
should be performed by
personnel with thorough training
in safe electrical w ring proce -
dures for vehicles.
Rev 2.1 Jan.05
Figure 2-1: Basic diagram for the installation of the MP 555 GPS in a vehicle
equipped with a notebook PC and a combination antenna, using the car
battery for power and ignition-sense w ng for power on/off.
Installation Overview
The installation process for the MP 555 GPS varies depending
l i
on how you plan to use it, where it best fits in your vehicle,
and which of its features you plan to use. In all cases, however,
you must:
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1.
Mount the modem ("Mounting the Modem" on page 16
2.
Mount the CDMA RF Radio Frequency antenna and
connect the antenna cable ("Antennas" on page 19)
3.
Install the power harness ("Power Wiring" on page 20)
4.
Install the serial or USB cable for the PC. (This should not
be connected to the PC until the software is installed. See
"Cable Connection to the Computer" on page 24)
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