20. Appendix

20.1. DC Wiring Recommendations

Low Voltage Wiring Specifications for 12 VDC External Power

Description

Spec

Conductors

2C (red and black)

Wire Gauge

22 AWG Tinned Copper

Voltage Rating

300 VRMS

Temperature Range

-20 to +80° C

Fire Rating

FT4

20.2. External 12 VDC to USB adapter

  • Keenso - DC to DC Charger Converter 12 VDC to 5 VDC - 3 Amp - Amazon

  • Gloglow -DC to DC Charger Converter 12 VDC to 5 VDC - 3 Amp micro USB connector - Amazon

20.3. Consumables

Item

QTY

DC Wire (Two Conductor 22 AWG) - AlphaWire 1172C

6m (20 ft)

16-22 AWG Butt Connectors (red)

2

Inline Fuse Holder

1

2 AMP Fuse 5x20 mm glass fast blow

1

Electrical Tape or Heat Shrink

Vendors

Name

URL

AlphaWire 1172C

www.digikey.ca, www.digikey.com, www.alphawire.com

2C 20 AWG Electrical Wire

www.amazon.ca, www.amazon.com

Tip

The DC wire gauge to connect the Level Up module to the trailers converter should be at least 22 gauge. The charge current for the Level Up module is limited to 220 mA. The specified wire gauge is based on a 12 volt DC supply, a maximum of 300 mA of current, an a two percent voltage drop margin over 20 feet of wire.