Network Computing Devices Iridium/GPS Terminal D3000 - Manual (Page 16)

Blue Sky Network August 07
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OWER
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NSTALLATION
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EQUIREMENTS
The D3000 voltage requirements are 9-18V - anything outside this limit may damage the unit. If your boat or
vehicle’s power supply is not within this range, use a DC/DC converter to properly adjust it.
Alternatives for Powering the D3000
a. Cigarette Lighter Adapter (“Quick Installation”)
This is the quickest way of getting the D3000 up and running – just plug in the D3000 power interface to your
vehicle’s cigarette lighter by using Blue Sky Network’s adapter (p/n 100297 – below). Please note that we
strongly recommend that your vehicle’s cigarette lighter provides with a Switched power source (cigarette power
is on when vehicle is on). This will prevent the D3000 to drain the main battery while vehicle is turned off. If a
Constant power source is used (cigarette power always on), we recommend that the user disconnect the
cigarette lighter adapter before leaving the vehicle.
b. Fixed Installation (using factory receiver wires)
This is the case for using the receiver wires from your boat or car panel (below) to power your D3000 unit.
Figure 1
If a specific power harness is not available in your vehicle, you’ll need to identify each of the factory
radio/receiver wires in order to connect them to the D3000 power connector. Please note that each vehicle
receiver connector has a different set of wires with different colors and functions. For example:
VEHICLE
Function: Toyota GM Mazda Ford
Wire Color
12V Switched Gray Yellow Blue/White Yellow/Black
12V Constant Blue/Yellow Orange Blue/Red Green/Yellow
Ground Brown Black Black Black
This is just a reference. Please consult your vehicle’s installer guide to confirm the right wire for 12V Switched
Power and Ground.