Wiring in Innov dashcam
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Wiring in Innov dashcam
Hi
I am looking to install an innov dashcam that I have purchased. It has three wires for power, two go straight to the battery +&- terminals and the other needs to pick up a switched live.
Since the accessory sockets are switched on with the ignition and the rear one is already exposed as I am running the lines for the camera I thought it might be a good idea to splice into the positive lead to this
Two questions 1) is this a good idea or will I get into trouble with something by doing this ? I don't think the camera will draw much power. 2) If this is a good idea how do I determine which is the positive lead, I am colourblind but my wife tells me one lead is brown and the other red/green which has me stumped
Any better suggestions out there ?
The bike is a 2015 RT1200LE
Thanks in advance
BBB
I am looking to install an innov dashcam that I have purchased. It has three wires for power, two go straight to the battery +&- terminals and the other needs to pick up a switched live.
Since the accessory sockets are switched on with the ignition and the rear one is already exposed as I am running the lines for the camera I thought it might be a good idea to splice into the positive lead to this
Two questions 1) is this a good idea or will I get into trouble with something by doing this ? I don't think the camera will draw much power. 2) If this is a good idea how do I determine which is the positive lead, I am colourblind but my wife tells me one lead is brown and the other red/green which has me stumped
Any better suggestions out there ?
The bike is a 2015 RT1200LE
Thanks in advance
BBB
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Re: Wiring in Innov dashcam
Hi and welcome to the forum
Yes that would work fine as for the live connection I would expect red/green would be live
But it's best to check with a multimeter if you can
Yes that would work fine as for the live connection I would expect red/green would be live
But it's best to check with a multimeter if you can
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Re: Wiring in Innov dashcam
Thanks both
Will break into the wires and test with multimeter before proceeding
Cheers
Will break into the wires and test with multimeter before proceeding
Cheers
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Re: Wiring in Innov dashcam
I installed these on my previous 2022 R1250 GSA and contacted Innov directly, they were amazingly helpful and talked me through the installation which was not aligned with comments from others who had installed the cameras. The Innov team are absolutely great to deal with and talked me through a connection problem whilst I was at my bike.
Wishing you all the very best and can only recommend connecting with the knowledge base of Innov as a first port of call.
No disrespect to others intended.
Mike
Wishing you all the very best and can only recommend connecting with the knowledge base of Innov as a first port of call.
No disrespect to others intended.
Mike
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Re: Wiring in Innov dashcam
Hi, How have you got on fitting the INNOV?
I’m looking to fit one to my 2021 RT. So any hints on where you took the live and switched live from and routing of wires would be much appreciated.
I’ve seen a chap in Germany on YT (nothing to prove) who shows an available connecter by the left hand speaker pod, just wondering if it would work to connect to this so as to not disturb any wires and invalidate my warranty….
Thanks all.
I’m looking to fit one to my 2021 RT. So any hints on where you took the live and switched live from and routing of wires would be much appreciated.
I’ve seen a chap in Germany on YT (nothing to prove) who shows an available connecter by the left hand speaker pod, just wondering if it would work to connect to this so as to not disturb any wires and invalidate my warranty….
Thanks all.
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Re: Wiring in Innov dashcam
I bought a Thunderbox to supply the power for my K3
https://healtech.co.uk/shop/thunderbox- ... on-module/
https://healtech.co.uk/shop/thunderbox- ... on-module/
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Re: Wiring in Innov dashcam
Please someone correct if I’m wrong here, as I understand it, you need to connect the red and black wires to the battery or permeant live and the yellow to switched live.
This will allow for movement recording after the the ignition is switched off. The switched live obviously comes into play when the ignition is switched on and not draw directly from the red lead on the battery.
So, fitting the thunderbox, did you connect all three to that or just the yellow?
Thanks for you help and input Glenn….
Gary.
This will allow for movement recording after the the ignition is switched off. The switched live obviously comes into play when the ignition is switched on and not draw directly from the red lead on the battery.
So, fitting the thunderbox, did you connect all three to that or just the yellow?
Thanks for you help and input Glenn….
Gary.
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Re: Wiring in Innov dashcam
Hi Gary,
Your R,B,Y wiring assumptions are correct.
When I fitted my K3 I took the yellow to the +ve supply of the DIN socket by the rear seat.
Hope that helps.
Lee
Your R,B,Y wiring assumptions are correct.
When I fitted my K3 I took the yellow to the +ve supply of the DIN socket by the rear seat.
Hope that helps.
Lee
Licenced Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Airbus Fleet) and Chartered Engineer, self-spannering all my own machines.
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Re: Wiring in Innov dashcam
From the Thunderbox manual
Operation modes
The ThunderBox can operate in three different modes. Depending of the connection of the
WHITE control wire the following modes can be acquired:
› Automatic mode:
The White control wire is left disconnected/unused.
When the engine is started and runs evenly, the TB switches the outputs ON.
When the engine is stopped, after a few seconds the TB switches the outputs OFF.
› Ignition-controlled mode:
The White control wire is connected to an ignition key switched +12V power source, e.g.
to the hot wire of the number plate light or running light.
The TB will switch the outputs ON/OFF (with a few seconds delay) following the ignition
key switch position.
› Stay-off mode:
The White control wire is connected to the TB’s Black wire terminal block
(either directly or via an on/off switch).
The TB will keep the outputs OFF even if the engine is running.
My white wire is disconnected so auto mode.
https://www.healtech-electronics.com/do ... ual_en.pdf
Operation modes
The ThunderBox can operate in three different modes. Depending of the connection of the
WHITE control wire the following modes can be acquired:
› Automatic mode:
The White control wire is left disconnected/unused.
When the engine is started and runs evenly, the TB switches the outputs ON.
When the engine is stopped, after a few seconds the TB switches the outputs OFF.
› Ignition-controlled mode:
The White control wire is connected to an ignition key switched +12V power source, e.g.
to the hot wire of the number plate light or running light.
The TB will switch the outputs ON/OFF (with a few seconds delay) following the ignition
key switch position.
› Stay-off mode:
The White control wire is connected to the TB’s Black wire terminal block
(either directly or via an on/off switch).
The TB will keep the outputs OFF even if the engine is running.
My white wire is disconnected so auto mode.
https://www.healtech-electronics.com/do ... ual_en.pdf