Vehicle Mount Cradle 13
E-EQ-MX6DKRG-D-ARC MX6 Cradle Reference Guide
Vehicle 12-48VDC Direct Connection
12-48V Vehicle Cradle Power Cable, Bare Wire, 6ft
MX6A386PWRCBL6FT
To be installed on NEGATIVE and FLOATING GROUND VEHICLES ONLY.
Caution:
For proper and safe installation, the input power cable must be connected to a fused circuit
on the vehicle. This fused circuit requires a 3 Amp maximum time delay (slow blow) high
interrupting rating fuse or 4 Amp standard. If the supply connection is made directly to the
battery, the fuse should be installed in the positive lead within 5 inches of the battery positive
(+) terminal.
For installation by trained service personnel only.
Warning:
Risk of ignition or explosion. Explosive gas mixture may be vented from vehicle battery.
Work only in well ventilated area. Avoid creating arcs and sparks at battery terminals.
1- To Vehicle Battery
2- To Vehicle Mounted
Cradle
3- Red (DC+)
4- Black (DC-)
5- 12 – 48 VDC
Figure 6 12-48VDC Direct Vehicle Power Connection Cable (Fuse Not Shown)
Note: Correct electrical polarity is required for safe and proper installation. Connecting the
cable to the computer with the polarity reversed will cause the computer’s fuse to be
blown. See the following figure titled "Vehicle Connection Wiring Color Codes" for
additional wire color-coding specifics.
How To: Connect Vehicle 12-48VDC Direct Connection
1. The MX6 must be turned off.
2. While observing the fuse requirements specified above, connect the power cable as close
as possible to the actual battery terminals of the vehicle. When available, always connect
to unswitched terminals in vehicle fuse panel, after providing proper fusing.
ATTENTION: For uninterrupted power, electrical supply connections should not be
made at any point after the ignition switch of the vehicle.
3. Route the cable the shortest way possible. The input cable from the connection to the
battery is rated for a maximum temperature of 90°C (194°F). When routing this cable it
should be protected from physical damage and from surfaces that might exceed this
temperature.
