MoTeC C185 - Manual (Page 13)

8 Installation MoTeC
Installation
Mounting and Wiring
C185 has three threaded mounting posts. For further detail see Mounting
Dimensions.
Mounting Tips
• Avoid twisting the case: use washers between the unit and the mounting
panel to ensure that the unit is mounted only at the mounting points and
do not over tighten the mounting screws.
• Vibration isolation may be desirable if the vehicle vibrates severely.
• Mount so that the connector may be easily accessed.
• Orientation: for best contrast, the display should be viewed at an angle of
approximately 20 degrees, However the C185 will give good contrast
between 0 and 40 degrees. Display reflections should also be considered
when determining the mounting angle.
20°
The C185 uses a 79 pin Autosport connector. See Connector and Pin List by
Pin Number for full details.
Wiring Tips
• To ensure that the connector is sealed, plug unused holes with filler plugs.
A heat shrink boot may also be used if desired.
• Use 22# Tefzel wire (Mil Spec M22759/16-22) (5 A max at 100 °C)
• Tefzel wire is difficult to strip unless the correct stripping tool is used.
• Be careful not to nick the wires as this may result in wire failure or poor
crimping.
• Some sensor connectors may not be available with 22# terminals, in which
case doubling the wire over gives the equivalent of an 18# wire. This is
suitable for many of the common sensor terminals.