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6. Use proper electrical and mechanical fastening means for terminating the cable. Properly sized “crimp” type
electrical terminals are an accepted method of termination. Select electrical connectors sized for use with 18AWG
(1mm2) conductors.
7. Wiring color codes for Honeywell supplied DC input power cabling:
8. Provide mechanical support for the cable by securing it to the vehicle structure at approximately one foot intervals,
taking care not to over tighten and pinch conductors or penetrate outer cable jacket.
9. Refer to the following sections to complete the power connection to the MX7 Tecton vehicle cradle.
Connecting Power Supply to Vehicle Cradle
Note: When an external power supply is used to power this cradle, the external power supply should be UL Listed, with
LPS or Class 2 outputs rated 12V, minimum 2 Amps.
The power cable connector is L-shaped. The long end of the L (the cable) will be facing up towards the middle strain
relief cable clamp. The Power port is on the back of the cradle.
1. Align the connector pins to the vehicle cradle Power connector; firmly pushing the connector into the Power port.
2. Tighten the nut of the plug clockwise until the power cable is securely fastened.
3. Secure the cable to the cradle with the strain relief cable clamps, see Vehicle Cradle Strain Relief Cable Clamps
(page 14-34).
4. The power LED on the MX7 Tecton illuminates when it is receiving external power and the MX7 Tecton is docked.
Attaching a Serial or I/O Connector
The serial cable is connected to the port labeled Serial Interface on the back of the vehicle cradle.
The serial cable can originate with a tethered scanner, a PC, a printer or another serial device.
The I/O connector cable is connected to the port (male) labeled MX7 Tecton I/O Port on the back of the vehicle cradle.
Periodically test the connections for stability and re-tighten if necessary.
Serial Port
1. Align the RS232 serial cable end (female) carefully to the Serial Interface port (male) at the back of the cradle.
2. Firmly press the ends together and finger tighten the screws on either side of the connector. Test the connection for
stability.
3. Secure the cable to the cradle with one of the strain relief cable clamps on the back of the vehicle cradle.
I/O Port
1. Squeeze the clips next to the connector attached to the I/O cable to open the catches in the connector assembly.
2. Firmly press the cable end (female) into the I/O Port connector (male) at the back of the cradle. Release the clips in
the connector cable. Test the connection for stability.
3. Secure the cable to the cradle with one of the strain relief cable clamps on the back of the vehicle cradle.
Vehicle Supply Wire Color
+12 VDC DC + Brown
Return DC - Blue
Vehicle Chassis GND Green