84 Circuit Descriptions TM8100/TM8200 Service Manual
© Tait Electronics Limited June 2006
Table 3.1 shows the configuration of the hardware links LK1, LK2 and LK4 
for the individual power-sense options. It also lists the dependence of the 
power-sense options with respect to the GPI lines, which can or cannot be 
used. 
Table 3.2 shows the configuration of ‘emergency power sense’. ‘Emergency 
power sense’ can be configured with any of the above power sense options.
Table 3.1 Configuration of hardware links and GPI lines for power-sense options
Power-sense option
Links 
required
Configuration of remaining links and 
use of AUX GPI3 and IOP GPIO7
Voltages 
required
13.8V battery power 
sense
LK1 in LK2 in: 
AUX GPI3 must be left floating.
10.8V
≤ supply≤ 16V
LK2 out: 
AUX GPI3 can be used as GPI
a
.
LK4 out IOP GPIO7 can be used as GPIO.
auxiliary power sense 
(ignition sense)
LK2 in LK1 in: 
Input line must sink >1mA from 
AUX GPI3 (which is pulled to 13.8V by a 
33k
Ω resistor). The impedance between 
the vehicle ignition signal and ground 
must be ≤1k
Ω.
AUX GPI3
≤0.7V off
AUX GPI3
≥2.6V high (active)
ignition-sense tolerant to 
3.3V, 5V and 12V
LK1 out: 
Input line must be active high
b
.
LK4 out IOP GPIO7 can be used as GPIO.
internal power sense LK1 out IOP GPIO7
≤0.7V off
IOP GPIO7≥ 2.6V high 
(active)
ignition-sense tolerant to 
3.3V and 5V only
LK2 out AUX GPI3 can be used as GPI.
LK4 in With LK4 in, the input line must be active 
high
c
.
no power sense LK1 out 10.8V≤ supply≤ 16V
LK2 out AUX GPI3 can be used as GPI.
LK4 out IOP GPIO7 can be used as GPIO.
a. If LK2 is out and AUX GPIO is not used, R775 (33k) should be placed to ensure that AUX GPI3 does not float 
(R775 is not placed by factory default).
b. If LK1 is out and R775 is placed, AUX GPI3 should be driven low as well.
c. If LK 4 is in and R723 is placed, IOP GPIO7 should be driven low as well. (R723 is placed by factory default.)
Table 3.2 Configuration of hardware link LK3 and AUX GPI2 for ‘emergency power sense’
External push-button 
or toggle switch 
required to enter 
emergency mode
Links 
required
Implications on AUX GPI2 Voltages required
Yes LK3 in AUX GPI2 must be connected to an 
external (hidden) push-button or toggle 
switch, which connects it to ground.
≤0.7V active, 
floating inactive
No LK3 in AUX GPI2 must be left floating
LK3 out AUX GPI2 can be used as GPI.