Thinkware BAB-50 User manual

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Apr 3
, 2018
CS Department
Customer Quality Management Department
iVolt Dash Cam External Battery
Installation Guide
Models: BAB-50 & BAB-100 (overseas models)

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Table of Contents
1. Parts …..……………………………………………………..…….…..
2. Product Specifications ……..…………………..…………...…..
3. Wiring Diagram for Installation –BAB-50 ……………....
4. Wiring Diagram for Installation –BAB-100 ……………..
5. Installation ………………….……………………………………….
6. LED Status Indicator ...……………………………….…….……..
7. Precautions ………….……………………………………….……..
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1. Parts
*1. The cigar jack charging cable is included only if you have purchased a cigar jack option product.
*2. The fuse box charging cable is included only if you have purchased a hardwire cable option product.
•BAB-50 (iVolt Mini)
•Common
•BAB-100 (iVolt)
Main Unit Output Cable
Main Unit Cigar Jack
Charging Cable *1
Output CableFuse box
Charging Cable
(Hardwiring) *2
Fuse Holder *2 3 Fuse Types *2 Velcro Tape Simple Manual
Charging Cable

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2. Product Specifications
Category Specifications
Model BAB-50
(iVolt Mini)
BAB-100
(iVolt)
Input Power 12.0 - 15.5V / 9A Max. 12.0 - 15.5V / 12.5 A Max.
Output Voltage / Current 11.5 - 14.4V / 2A Max. 11.5 - 14.4V / 2A Max.
Charge Voltage / Current •LOW (Normal charging mode): 14.4V / 5A
•HIGH (Fast charging mode): 14.4V / 7A 14.4V / 9.4A (Fast charging)
Charge Time •LOW (Normal charging mode): Around 1 hour (5A)
•HIGH (Fast charging mode): Around 45 minutes (7A) Around 1 hour (9.4A)
Run Time Around 16 hours
(Based on 3.5 W power consumption)
Around 32 hours
(Based on 4 W power consumption)
Battery Type LiFePo4 (Lithium iron phosphate) LiFePo4 (Lithium iron phosphate)
Battery Capacity 12.8V / 4,500 mAh / 57.6 Wh 12.8V / 9,900 mAh / 126.7 Wh
Input Power Type ACC power B+ power
Change to Charge Mode When there is input power When there is ACC power
Remarks
2 different charging cables are available
(Cigar jack type or Hardwiring type) -

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3. Wiring Diagram for Installation –BAB-50 (Connecting to the Fuse Box)
BAB-50 Main Unit
Dash Cam
Constant Power Cable
* The BAB-50 model uses an ACC power fuse of 20A or higher when the fuse box charging cable is connected.
Interior Fuse Box
Fuse Holder
B+
ACC
GND
ACC Power
Input
Ground to Chassis (GND)
Hardwiring Cable
Output Cable
Switch HIGH
(7A) Setting
DC-IN

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4. Wiring Diagram for Installation –BAB-50 (Connecting to the Cigar Jack)
BAB-50 Main Unit
Dash Cam
Constant Power Cable
* Do not connect the 12V cigar jack power port which uses battery power (B+) to the port.
** You cannot connect the BAB-100 model directly to the 12V cigar jack power port of the vehicle.
12V Cigar Jack Power Port
(ACC Power)
B+
ACC
GND
ACC Power
Input
Cigar Jack Charging Cable
Output Cable
Switch LOW
(5A) Setting
DC-IN

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5. Wiring Diagram for Installation –BAB-100 (Connecting to the Fuse Box)
BAB-100 Main Unit
Fuse Holder
B+ Power Input
ACC Power Signal Input
Ground to Chassis (GND)
Charging Cable (Power Input)
Output Cable
ACC IN
Dash Cam
Constant Power Cable
DC-IN
B+
ACC
GND
Interior Fuse Box
* BAB-100 model uses B+ power fuse of 20A or higher when the charging cable is connected.

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6. Installation Wiring Diagram –BAB-100 (Connecting to the Car Battery)
* A separate purchase AGU or ANL fuse block (20A or higher) is required when connecting directly to the car battery.
** You cannot connect the BAB-50 model directly to the car battery.
ACC Power Signal
Input
(Interior Fuse Box)
Ground to Chassis (GND)
Charging Cable (Power Input)
Output Cable
Fuse Block
(AGU or ANL)
B+ Power Input
ACC IN
Car Battery
Output Cable
Dash Cam
Constant Power Cable
DC-IN
B+
ACC
GND
BAB-100 Main Unit

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7. Installation
•Location of the external battery
①Below the driver's seat
It must not interfere with adjusting the seat
②Inside the trunk
If it interferes with seat adjustment
when located below the driver’s seat
If a car battery or fuse box is located inside the trunk

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7. Installation
•Installation of the charging cable & output cable
①Remove the door step cover on the driver's seat
② Organize the external battery’s two connectors below the carpet,
just like the genuine wiring
③Follow the genuine wiring of the vehicle and
take the wire out of the other end of the carpet
③Adjust the cable by considering the distance
to the main unit and allowing for slack

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7. Installation
•Installation of the charging cable & output cable
①Organize the wires on the opposite side
to the front of the vehicle,
following the genuine wiring of the vehicle
②Fix together with the genuine wiring using cable ties
③Remove the kick panel cover on the driver's seat
④Organize the wires following the genuine wiring of the vehicle
up to the kick panel location of the driver’s seat

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7. Installation
•Installation of the constant power cable
①Remove the A-pillar cover on the driver's seat
②Organize the constant power cable from the kick panel to the A-pillar
③Organize the wires following the genuine wiring of
the vehicle to the dash cam
③Fix together with the genuine wiring using cable ties
⑤Connect the constant power cable connector to
the 『DC-IN』slot of the dash cam

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7. Installation
•Fuse selection
※Make sure to select a fuse that is not related to the electronic control devices which control the driving or safety
measures of the vehicle. It must not affect the electronic control devices of the vehicle even when the installed product
suffers power problems.
•Recommended Fuses
①1st recommendation Empty fuse slot, spare fuse, spare power, etc.
②2nd recommendation Sun roof, amp, electric seat,
power outlet, cigar jack, etc.
B+ power: Electric seat, amp, sun roof, etc.
ACC Power: Power outlet, cigar jack, etc.
※ Make sure to check the power type of the fuse with a tester and
select a fuse of 20A or higher for external battery installation.

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7. Installation
Function Fuse No. Power
Socket 230V 438, 465 12V Battery (B+)
Empty 439, 440, 441
Cigar lighter, front 446
12V Accessory (ACC)
Socket 12V in trunk 445
Socket 12V, rear 447
Empty 444
Chassis - Ground (GND)
No. 400-467
e.g.) Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2017 (W205)
Fuse box in trunk under load surface
ACC
Power
Battery
Power
* The composition of fuses may vary depending on the country, year, and class of vehicle.

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7. Installation
•Dual Fuse Holder
①Make sure to use the provided dual fuse holder to connect
the power when using the charging cable with the internal fuse box.
②The dual fuse holder is used for a stable connection
of power between two devices (genuine and external).
It can prevent the fuse slot from formation of a gap
or loose connection failures.
Power Input
Power Output
(For External Battery)
Genuine Fuse
Fuse for the External
Battery
Power Output
Power Output
30
20
Power Input
Power Output
(For External Battery)

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7. Installation
•Checking the power output direction of the fuse slot
※When there is an electrical problem while using the product, connect wires to the output terminal of the fuse
to prevent combustion for the safety of the vehicle and product
①Check the power type of the selected fuse using the tester ②Separate the selected fuse from the fuse slot
* The photograph above is for reference only. Use a 20A fuse or higher when you are actually installing the external battery.

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7. Installation
•Checking the power output direction of the fuse slot
①Check the power output of the 『left』contact terminal ②Insert the fuse holder so that the output wiring of
the fuse holder faces <right>when power is out from the 『left』
* The photograph above is for reference only. Use a 20A fuse or higher when you are actually installing the external battery.

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7. Installation
•Checking the power output direction of the fuse slot
①Check power output of the 『right』contact terminal ②Insert the fuse holder so that the output wiring
of the fuse holder faces <left> when power is out from the 『right』
* The photograph above is for reference only. Use a 20A fuse or higher when you are actually installing the external battery.

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7. Installation
•Connecting the power of charging cable
①Tightly pinch the (+) wiring of the fuse holder
and charging cable using a plier
②Select a B+ power 20A fuse or higher
③Connect the genuine fuse and external battery fuse
to the fuse holder
④Check the power output direction of the fuse slot and
connect the fuse holder
Take care on the connection so the fuse holder
does not fall out while driving
* Use an ACC power fuse for the BAB-50 model.

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7. Installation
•Connecting ACC IN wires
①Take out the ACC or the IG2 power fuse from the fuse slot
②Check the power output direction of the fuse slot and
connect the ACC IN wire to the power output terminal of the fuse
③Re-connect the separated fuse
•Connecting ground (GND) wires
④Check the bolt fastened on the vehicle chassis and
loosen it
⑤Firmly connect the ground terminal of the charging
cable to the bolt and fasten the bolt
* An additional ACC IN wire is not connected in the BAB-50 model.