Power Requirements
This section goes through the power options for Slamcore Aware devices. Before mounting the devices, please familiarize yourself with this section.
External Power
- (Option A) It is recommended that the Slamcore Aware device is powered by the vehicle power supply in a permanent installation.
- (Option B) Power can also be temporarily provided from an external portable battery in the case of trials and testing.
External Power Options
The external power specifications are as follows:
External Power Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | Range 9V~48V, |
| Power Consumption (Typical) | < 10 W |
| Power Consumption (Max) | < 25 W |
| Vehicle Power Supply Type | Switched |
| Vehicle Power Protection | Fused (5 Amp recommended) |
External power may be provided directly from the vehicle power supply (recommended) or using a portable battery (for temporary installations).
Sufficient power must be provided to the device to meet the Power Consumption (Max). For example if a 12V power supply is used, it must be capable of providing at least 3 Amps.
Power cable
- A power cable is shipped with each Slamcore Aware device.
- The power cable is available as an accessory from Slamcore.
- It is the responsibility of the customer to connect this cable to the vehicle power supply correctly.
Power cable specifications (click link to view detailed drawing)
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Connector (MK3) | M12 circular connector, T coded, (Pin 1 positive, Pin 3 negative) |
| Power Connector (MK2) | Cnlinko LP-12-CO2PE-02-001 (Pin 1 positive, Pin 2 negative) |
Normally vehicle power circuits are already fused, so that adding an
additional fuse will be unnecessary. If this is not the case, then
this can be achieved with an in-line automotive fuse.
External portable batteries
Listed below are the recommended components when using external battery power.
Recommended power components when using an external battery
| Category | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| External battery (UK) | Fxlion | Nano TWO Ultracompact V-Mount Battery (98Wh) |
| External battery (USA) | Fxlion | Nano TWO Upgrade V Mount Battery (98Wh) |
| External battery cable (MK2) | Slamcore | Available from Slamcore |
| External battery cable (MK3) | Slamcore | AW-D1-MK3U-A1 (available from Slamcore) |