VesselView Mobile Installation Prep

[CanadianEhTeam]

My boat is coming out of storage this weekend and I'll hopefully have time to install the VesselView mobile system.

I've compiled all the parts I *think* I need.

Namely:

• VesselView Mobile Module
• Terminator Resister (told it should have come with my motor)
• Interface (in my case, I'm planning to use an old phone, a Nexus 5) - pictured
• Mount, I've purchased a RAM X-Grip with adhesive base, I'm hoping I can nest the mount slightly under the windscreen as the phone will not be waterproofed
• Power cable, as I intend to run the phone at full brightness
  
  • Consisting of Cigarette lighter transformer (5v) - I decided to go this route to start as I understand that transformers are continuous power draws and I did not want to add a switch for the phone charger - this may change as I want the installation to be as clean as possible
  • USB to Micro USB for phone charging
  
  

I'll populate this with further pictures as the install is completed (mostly plug and play) but the teaser is below - Unfortunately the app at this time is portrait orientation only. I hope they decide to revisit that decision as in my use I feel landscape would be better for viewing and easier to fit.

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[gcarter]

I can make one suggestion, Carling offers a double, weather tight USB port w/3.15 Amp charging rate.
I put two of these in my 22C TR, under the dash in the foot box sides.

http://www.carlingtech.com/controls-v-charger

[CanadianEhTeam]

I can make one suggestion, Carling offers a double, weather tight USB port w/3.15 Amp charging rate.
I put two of these in my 22C TR, under the dash in the foot box sides.

http://www.carlingtech.com/controls-v-charger

My initial search was for a product to replace the cigarette lighter receptacle as I do not want to modify the dash or any fiberglass at all. If I manage to find something suitable in that respect I'll consider it. The product you referenced looks perfectly suited except for the fact that I do not want to do anything that can't be removed.

[gcarter]

My initial search was for a product to replace the cigarette lighter receptacle as I do not want to modify the dash or any fiberglass at all. If I manage to find something suitable in that respect I'll consider it. The product you referenced looks perfectly suited except for the fact that I do not want to do anything that can't be removed.

FWIW, this product fits the standard Carling switch cutout. I don't know what your lighter hole diameter is, but it may be close in size.

[yeller]

[*]Consisting of Cigarette lighter transformer (5v) - I decided to go this route to start as I understand that transformers are continuous power draws and I did not want to add a switch for the phone charger - this may change as I want the installation to be as clean as possible

A bare transformer will only have a power draw if there is a load on it. If the phone is off, there is no load. I said "bare" transformer, because it is possible to buy ones with indication lights that are always on. The light will draw some current although it's usually just an led and the draw would take months to drain a battery.



Edit: Realized there could be some draw even with the phone off, if the phone is in charging mode

[CanadianEhTeam]

A bare transformer will only have a power draw if there is a load on it. If the phone is off, there is no load. I said "bare" transformer, because it is possible to buy ones with indication lights that are always on. The light will draw some current although it's usually just an led and the draw would take months to drain a battery.



Edit: Realized there could be some draw even with the phone off, if the phone is in charging mode

That's not consistent with my review of the spec sheets. They all list no load power consumption.

[yeller]

Yes, I can't argue that. The transformer coil is like an inductor and would have some current running through. I don't consider it enough to worry about draining a battery. If you are concerned about the battery drain, don't connect it directly to the battery, run it through ignition/acc power.



I'd encourage the transformer install so you don't have a cable constantly plugged into your cigarette lighter.....or mount a cigarette receptacle under the dash and so you can hide your wiring as much as possible

[CanadianEhTeam]

Yes, I can't argue that. The transformer coil is like an inductor and would have some current running through. I don't consider it enough to worry about draining a battery. If you are concerned about the battery drain, don't connect it directly to the battery, run it through ignition/acc power.



I'd encourage the transformer install so you don't have a cable constantly plugged into your cigarette lighter.....or mount a cigarette receptacle under the dash and so you can hide your wiring as much as possible

If I can fit it through the same clamshell fitting as my GPS cable then I'll go that route and then hide a second adapter under the dash or epoxied to the underside of the forward deck. Otherwise I will pursue a purpose built USB socket. Right now I have a traditional 12v cigarette style socket with a cigarette - USB adapter.

[txtaz]

Just a quick point; DC and transformers do not work for providing power to devices. The primary coil will only transfer power to the secondary on a rate of change in current which is why they are used in AC power applications and DC filter applications.

I think you are referring to a step down voltage divider and they can be wired in directly with no power draw with no load.

Taz