Specifications

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4.3.1.2. Routing cables
Select a route for the cables preferably away from and/avoiding the following
• vehicle wiring
• safety-related electronic components
o e.g. ECU.
• the fuel pipe
• brake pipes
• control cables
• controls
• pedal box
• steering column
• hot components
o Note these may be cold during installation, e.g. engine, exhaust, air conditioning etc.
• Moving parts should be avoided
o Allow for the movement e.g. pedal travel etc.
• Under no circumstances should any cables be attached to any of these mechanical elements
o drive shafts
o control pedals
o control cables
o shock absorbers
o brake pipes or cables
o fuel lines
Cables should be routed and supported so that they avoid
• sharp edges
• continual bending
• stress or strain
• abrasion
• extreme temperature
• sharp bends
• creating a hazard or distraction to the occupants of the vehicle
• running parallel to power cables in electric/hybrid vehicles
• run parallel with equipment’s antenna cables
4.4. Components of the installation
Typical components of a radio system may consist of the following items (see table 4 below)
Table 4 - Components of the installation
Component
Cellular
GSM/3G
PBR
Tracking or
telematics
Handset/Cradle Yes Yes No
Slave Handset/Fist
Microphone
Yes Yes No
Display Yes Yes Yes
Hands free Microphone Yes Yes Yes
Speaker Yes Yes Yes
Transceiver/Junction Box Yes Yes Yes
Remote Controls Yes Yes Yes
Power Loom Yes Yes Yes