Key-4000 Installation Guide

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Installation Skykey______________

First, verify that the power is configured correctly. It is essential that the power input (red
wire) be connected to a constant (UN-switched) +12 VDC or +24 VDC supply and that the
ignition input (white wire) is connected to the vehicle ignition (switched) or another
appropriate key operated line, such as ACCESSORY. Failure to do so may result in discharge of
the vehicle battery.

Once power has been confirmed, install the SKY antenna. Placement of the SKY
antenna is critical to proper operation of the SKY-4000. For the SKY receiver to
accurately compute its location, its antenna must have a clear view of the sky.
When installing the SKY antenna on a vehicle, make sure there are no obstructions
close to the antenna that might block its view to the sky. Any sheet metal will block the
satellite signal. The best location is usually in the lower left corner of the windshield.

The received signal levels at the SKY antenna from the satellites are very low in power
(approximately -136 dBm), so any blockage of the antenna can affect the quality of the
location computed by the receiver. Kinks or tight knots in the antenna cable can also
prevent the receiver from operating properly. When laying out the antenna cable, care
should be taken so that the cable is not subjected to crushing or strain.

Once the unit is placed, connect the antenna and harness in the following order:
1. Attach the antenna to the SMA/SMC connectors
2. Plug in the 4 pin Molex connector (power)

1 – Constant 12V 2 – Ground 3 – Not Used 4 – Switch; 0V Off, 12V ON

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Primary Connector SkyKey logo

The primary power and I/O functions are provided on the DF dual row 2 x 2 connector pin (male)
located on the front side of the Sky-4000.

PIN Signal Name Description Input/output

1 Power (Red Wire) Primary power to the unit – 12V Nominal Input

2 Ground (Black Wire) Vehicle or Chassis Ground -----

3 N/A Not Used N/A

4 Ignition (White Wire) Ignition/Input 0 – Switched 12V Input

22- Pin Interface Cable Color Assignments

Pin Signal Name Description

1 Blue INPUT 1

2 Orange INPUT 2

3 Violet INPUT 3

4 Gray INPUT 4

5 Green/White INPUT 5

6 Blue/White INPUT 6

7 Black/White INPUT 7

8 Green/Black 1BB_T_DATA

9 Black 1BB_GND
10 Orange/Black 1BB_R_DATA
11 Black 1BB_GND
12 Green OUTPUT 0
13 Brown OUTPUT 1
14 Yellow OUTPUT 2
15 Blue/White/Orange OUTPUT 3
16 Green/Black/Orange OUTPUT 4
17 Red/Green LED OUTPUT 1
18 Orange/Green LED OUTPUT 2
19 Black/Red ADC 2 INPUT
20 White/Red ADC 3 INPUT
21 Orange/Red ADC 4 INPUT
22 Blue/Red ADC 5 INPUT