Gamber Johnson GD8000 user manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Product Revision Form #
INST-437
GD8000 Docking Station Rev. C
7160-0194-01, -02, -03, -04, -05, -06
This instruction sheet is for the GD8000
docking station.
*These instructions are for the docking station only. For instructions on features, set-up
and operation of the GD8000 computer, please refer to the manuals provided by General
Dynamics Itronix with the computer.
** This docking station is designed to be used with a variety of Gamber-Johnson mounting
systems. Ins

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During Installation DO NOT connect this docking station to the vehicle battery until: 1. ALL other electrical connections are made 2. Mounting of ALL components is complete 3. VERIFICATION that no shorts exist in the entire system DO NOT install equipment or route wiring or cords in the deployment path of any air bag. When drilling into the vehicle, DO make sure that both sides of the surface are clear of anything that could be damaged. CAUTION: If wiring is shorted to

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POWER SUPPLY INFORMATION This docking station has a built-in power supply and is designed to be used with an 11 - 28 volt DC system. The voltage output is factory set at 19 volts and current limited to 4.5 amps. Power is provided using the wires located on the back side of the docking station. WIRING INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have read this entire section before you begin wiring! Refer to Figure 2 1. Install docking station into vehicle, making sure that all bolts are tight. 2.

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Figure 2 Ground to Vehicle Chassis 14 AWG (black wire) J1128 TYPE GPT Panduit #BSN14-C Butt Splice connects to black lead from dock Panduit #BSN14-C Butt Splice connects to 10" red lead from dock Fuse - + Vehicle Battery 14 AWG (red wire) J1128 TYPE GPT Connect in-line fuse holder to lead wire using Panduit #BSN14-C Butt Splice connectors Figure 3 Inserting the computer into the vehicle dock 1. Make sure the latch handle is in the "Unlatched" position. If you received the dock in the latched p

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Figure 5 3. Push the latch handle in until the latch catches and holds the handle. You should hear an audible click when the latch engages. (See Figure 5.) The push button latch can be locked for added security. Align notch with hook Undocking and removing a computer (Without LAN Usage) from the vehicle dock 1. Make sure the latch button is unlocked. (Unlock with key if locked). 2. Push in and hold the latch button. 3. With the latch button pushed in, pull out on the latch handle. 4. Lift the

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External Antenna Options The GD8000 vehicle dock gives you the option of blocking either one or both of the external antenna connectors from contacting the mechanical RF switches in the computer. This may be required if the external antennas are not yet available or you do not want to switch to an external antenna. To block the contact(s), place one of the provided caps over the appropriate pins on the external antenna connector and use the provided screw to install it into the dock. Dual Cap