Getac B300 Owner's Manual

B300 Vehicle Docking Reference Guide

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CAUTION: This vehicle docking has a built-in power
supply and is designed to be used with an 11~28-volt DC
system only. The voltage output is factory set at 19-volts.

1. Have a qualified technician install the pedestal

2. Install the four nuts to fix vehicle docking to

3. Attach BLACK ground wire to the location

Installing the Pedestal & Vehicle Docking / Wiring Instructions

Important Reminders:

z Use only SAE J1128 Type GPT number 14

AWG stranded wire (minimum) to attach the

vehicle docking to the vehicle’s electrical
to your vehicle. You are highly recommended
to use the Gamber Johnson pedestal as it has
been tested to be compatible to your vehicle
docking.

pedestal by inserting the big flat washer first,
then the small washer, and tighten using the nut.

where the vehicle battery grounds to vehicle
chassis.

Standard Installation (power switch is
operational) – connect the RED wire to the
supply voltage (V+) from the vehicle. (The
BLUE wire remains unconnected)

By-Pass Installation (power switch is
by-passed) – Connect the BLUE wire to the
supply voltage (V+) from the vehicle. (The
RED wire remains unconnected)

system.

z Connect lead wires to the disconnect pigtail

using the butt splice connectors provided with

the vehicle docking.

CAUTION: The butt splice connections must be made as
close to the vehicle docking as possible using the
disconnect pigtail provided with the vehicle docking. The
disconnect must be easily accessible. When assembling
the butt splice connectors use only Panduit crimp tools
CT-100, CT-600, CT-1525, CT-1550 or CT-1551.

z Using the wire joint provided with the vehicle

docking, cap the un-used RED or BLUE wire on

the disconnect pigtail.

CAUTION: Use only Panduit crimp tool CT-1550 or
CT-1551.

z Route the lead wires to the battery. Total wire in

the circuit must not exceed 30 feet and must

conform to SAE standard J1128.

z Protect the lead wires from abrasion and chafing

by using wire loom or conduit, and route away

from moving parts or areas where high

temperatures may occur.

z Connection of the supply voltage (V+) must be

kept as close to the battery as possible.

z The power connection must be made with the 10

amp in-line fuse and fuse holder provided with

the dock. Connect the fuse holder to the lead

wire using the butt splice connectors provided

with the fuse holder.

CAUTION: When assembling the butt splice connectors
use only Panduit crimp tools CT-100, CT-600, CT-1525 or
CT-1551.

z The fuse holder location must be kept within 10

inches of the connection to the battery positive,
away from moving parts, and temperatures that
exceed 180OF.

CAUTION: If the fuse holder requires replacement it should
be replaced by qualified service personnel using Littelfuse
part number FHM1 (Gamber-Johnson part number 11689).
This device conforms to ASTM standard D471 and SAE
standard J1128.

z Fuse must be inserted in supplied fuse holder.

CAUTION: For continued protection against risk of fire
replace only with the same type and rating of supplied fuse.
The provided fuse is UL Listed, rated at 10 amp, 32 volt
AC/DC fast acting.

z If a timing device is used follow the instructions

of the manufacturer of that device. It must be
wired in-line with the supply voltage (V+) to the
vehicle docking.

Connecting the

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1. Make sure that the computer is turned off and

2.

3.

4. Align the center notch of computer with front

5. Pull the expansion bus connector latch all the

Reverse the previous steps to remove the computer
from the vehicle docking.

Computer

disconnect all cables from the computer.

Slide open the expansion bus connector cover
on the computer.

Push the expansion bus connector latch all the

way inward. This ensures that the expansion bus
connector is all the way inside the enclosure.

retainer tab (n) and gently insert the rear side
of the computer into vehicle docking (o).

way outward (n) and at the same time use the
included key to lock the latch (o) in order to
secure the computer to the vehicle docking.

Troubleshooting and

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Power switch red LED does not light up:

If after applying power to the vehicle docking and
turning the power switch on, the red LED does not
light up – check to see if the BLACK and RED (or
BLUE in by-pass installation) wires are providing
power to the vehicle docking.

If NO – determine the cause and solve.
If YES – the problem is inside the vehicle docking
and should not be adjusted by the installer. Obtain
GETAC customer support

at http://www.getac.com Æ Service

Helpful Tips (DO):

z If computer malfunctions while vehicle docking

z Remove the computer from the vehicle docking

Helpful Tips (DON’T):

z Connect the vehicle docking while computer is

z Attempt to make connections if there is any

z Touch the expansion bus connector and ports of

Helpful Tips

by accessing the web link

.

is connected, turn off the computer, disconnect
vehicle docking (see previous section), connect
the AC adapter to the computer, and check to
see if the computer operates normally. If the
computer operates normally, the vehicle docking
may be malfunctioning.

if any of the following malfunctions occur:
– the vehicle docking is damaged
– a foreign object is inside the vehicle docking
– smoke is emitted
– an unusual smell is emitted
– the vehicle docking is unusually hot
Continuing to use the vehicle docking while any
of the above conditions are present may result in
fire or electric shock.

powered on or in the Sleep or Hibernation mode.

object between the computer and the vehicle
docking. Doing so could damage the computer
and the vehicle docking.

the vehicle docking.

z Touch vehicle docking during an electrical

storm. Electric shock may result.

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LAN Port

USB Ports

Power Switch w/ Red “POWER” LED

Audio Output Connector

Microphone Connector

Expansion Bus Connector Push/Pull Latch

Expansion Bus Connector

Keylock Hole

** 19 Volt Input Jack

PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard Ports

VGA Port

Serial Connectors

* Red, Black & Blue Wires w/ Disconnect

The red LED light, built into the power switch, indicates that there is power to the unit.
Standard Installation – In this set-up, the power switch can be turned on and off to regulate power through the unit.
By-Pass Installation – In this set-up, the unit is continuously powered (bypassing the power switch) and the red LED light
is lit regardless of switch position.

For the functions of ports and connectors, see chapter 1 of the B300 Operation Manual.
* Standard Installation – Use the RED & BLACK wires to utilize the power switch on vehicle docking.
* By-Pass Installation – Use the BLUE & BLACK wires to continuously power vehicle docking and bypass the power switch.
** Use only the BLACK, RED or BLUE wires to connect to the vehicles electrical system. DO NOT power the vehicle docking

through the 19 volt input jack. This input jack is to be used only with the AC adapter provided by GETAC.