Installation Guide

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Ignition input
The ignition input is used only to monitor the vehicle’s ignition line state, and
can measure up to 38V (37.95V). Disconnection of this wire can be detected
with open-wire detect.
21 Peripheral Power Manager
The MiX 4000 is equipped with outputs to power additional peripherals. When making use of the positive
drive outputs, adjust the peripheral power management settings within the unit configuration to avoid
excessive current draw from the peripherals when ignition is off.
Below are examples of standard and strict settings:
STANDARD POWER MANAGEMENT
STRICT POWER MANAGEMENT
NB! Do not use the power outputs when connecting critical or emergency type of inputs i.e. Panic or Tamper
Switch these type of inputs will require a permanent power source in the event of emergency that the
events do in fact record.