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R618       *Use PD terminals as designed. Only 1 wire shall be connected to each terminal on the PD.

If multi-point distribution of circuit power is needed (e.g. to provide power to multiple PCMs and/or VRMs from a single 20A circuit), then all incoming wires may be appropriately spliced into the main lead (e.g. using an insulated terminal block, crimped splice or soldered wire splice), and the single main lead inserted into the terminal to power the circuit.

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Rule R610
R610       *1 breaker/fuse per circuit. All circuits, with the exceptions of those listed in R615 and R617, must connect to, and have power sourced solely by, a single protected connector pair of the PD. Circuits must not connect to the main power input of the PD.
Rule R619
R619       *Only use specified circuit breakers in a PD. The only circuit breakers permitted for use in the PD are:
Rule R620
R620       *Only use specified fuses in PD. The only fuses permitted for use in the PD are automotive blade fuses with the following values:
Rule R617
R617       *Power radio as specified – Part 2. The device supplying power to the wireless bridge per R616 must be connected directly to a non-switched pair of protected output terminals of a PD with a 10A fuse or circuit breaker installed with the exception of the PDP 1.0 shared VRM/PCM pairs which may be protected with a 20A fuse or circuit breaker.
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