About powering the in-vehicle computer - SharpZ3 | SharpOS 13.7

AutoVu™ SharpZ3 Installation Guide 13.7

Product
SharpZ3
Content type
Guides > Installation guides
Version
13.7
ft:locale
en-US
Last updated
2024-09-27

You must use the 8A MAX relay on the base unit to control the power to the in-vehicle computer. This way, the computer receives power only when the ignition is on.

You must power the in-vehicle computer through the base unit auxiliary 8A MAX relay. This way, the tablet computer and the base unit both react to the vehicle ignition signal, after a configurable delay. The tablet then runs on its own battery for a duration configurable in Windows.

To supply power to the in-vehicle computer, cut off the cigarette lighter adapter from the PC power supply and extend the cable to the SharpZ3 base unit location.

The following diagram shows a typical installation in which power for the in-vehicle computer is controlled by the base unit relay:

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