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Using a Powered Vehicle Cradle
Introduction
The MX7 Tecton vehicle mount cradle uses one of the following power supply options:
• A power cable for 12V vehicles
• DC/DC power supply for non-12V vehicles
• AC/DC power supply with US power cord
• AC/DC power supply, requires country specific C14 type power cord.
The available RAM mount options include:
• RAM ball base for vehicle
• RAM ball base for MX7 Tecton
• 2 Screws (to attach RAM ball to MX7 Tecton)
•RAM arm
The installer must supply hardware to attach the RAM ball base to the vehicle.
Communications cables for the MX7 Tecton are available separately.
Quick Start
The following list outlines, in a general way, the process to follow when preparing the MX7 Tecton powered vehicle
mounted cradle for use. Refer to the following sections for more details.
1. Attach the vehicle mounting assembly to the vehicle.
2. Attach the cradle to the vehicle mounting assembly.
3. Secure the MX7 Tecton in the mounted vehicle cradle.
4. Adjust the MX7 Tecton to the best viewing angle.
5. Connect peripheral cables.
6. Secure the DC/DC or 12 VDC power connector from the vehicle mounted power supply to the Power port.
7. Secure all cables in strain relief cable clamps.
The MX7 Tecton in the powered vehicle mounted assembly is ready for use.