babcock-plaxton panther – installation guide

Babcock-Plaxton Panther – Installation Guide

Nationwide Service Care

Panther Installation Guide- of 13

Manufactured byPlaxtons the Panther isbuilt on a Volvo chassis

This guide applies to2014> models

Equipment to beinstalled comprises of

a TVG with TDI andCan Bus connection

Issue 1 – Issued 24/01/14

Interior View and Equipment Locations



TVG - Rear of centreconsole

TDI - Drivers A pillar

Antennas - Beneathfront dash

Six way power and Canbus connector - Rear of

centre consul

The six way connectoris provided by Plaxton

during build

Six pinconnector

TVG

Antennas

TDI


Dashboard Facia Removal



Remove 14x Philipsscrews that secure

Dash Facia asindicated in Illustration

Extra care is neededwhen screws havebeen removed to

prevent panelsmarking the dash


Lower Dashboard Removal



The lower dash isaccessed by removing2 x flat blade screws

which allows thenearside panel to be

removed


TDI Installation



The TDI is adhered tothe drivers A pillar

using the pad provided

Tape the first 8-10 cmof the TDI cable usingTessa Tape and secureto bracket with a cable

tie


TDI Installation



Feed TDI cable downthe front of the

dashboard

There is sufficientspace between dash

and screen to feed theTDI connectors

Route the cables withexisting vehicle loomto the TVG location


Antenna Installation



Both GPS & GPRSantennas are adhered

to the flat surfaceabove heater outlets

Gaffer tape is to beapplied to secure the

antennas

Route cables to TVGlocation

View from Below

View through Dash


Power & FMS Connection



A Six way plug containingthe Power and FMS

connections is supplied byplaxtons and is located to

the rear of the Centre Dasharea

A number of C730 hasbeen issued to this plug

and written on

Pin 1-Red= PermanentPin 2-Yellow= ignitionPin 3-Red= Can HighPin 4-Black= Can Low

Pin 5-EmptyPin 6-Black= Ground

Red and Black twisted pairfor FMS Pins 3&6 is ran in

grey insulation and thewires are noticeably

thinner


Power & FMS Connection



THIS IS AN APPROVEDCONNECTION TYPE TOENSURE THE VEHICLE

WARRANTY IS NOTCOMPROMISED

Using a Six way plugand pins available from

Plaxtons connect tothe C730 plug

Refer to Page 8 for pinouts

DO NOT CONNECT TOTVG UNTIL ALL POWER

AND FMS HAS BEENTESTED FOR CORRECT

POLARITY


Fuse Board Allocations



The fuse Board for theTVG power supply is

located in the luggagestorage area behinddriver at ceiling level

Fuse locationF133=Permanent

Fuse locationF137=Ignition

Both of these locationsrequire a 3amp fuse

fitting

Test power at plugC730

F133 F137


Mounting the TVG



At the bottom of theCentre Console is a

storage area for a FirstAid box

The TVG is to bemounted on the rearof this storage area

using speed fasteners

From the inside of thestorage area use theTVG as a template

mark and drill 2 x 1/8holes for the TVG fixing

screws


Mounting the TVG



Apply 2 x speedfasteners to the TVG

After all cables areconnected the TVG isready to mount to the

rear of storage areausing 2 x self tapping

screws into the 2 xspeed clips that areattached to the TVG


Program and Testing



Program TVG and test for correct operation – including data from FMS

Ensure the test code is documented

Neatly loom and secure all excess cable

Apply anti tamper seal to all connections

Replace all panels and screws to the vehicle

Carry out post installation checks

Leave the work area clean and tidy

For further information regarding this guide contact -

Peter Dryden - 07766 784409 - [email protected]


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