Vehicle Asset Communicator (VAC4) TM TMTM PowerBox PowerBox PowerBox Installation Guide Installation Guide Installation Guide PowerBox T R R R A A A A A A A A F PowerBox This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada License-Exempt RSS Stadard(s). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada License-Exempt RSS Stadard(s). This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada License-Exempt RSS Stadard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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(2) This device may not cause harmful interface, and This device may not cause harmful interface, and This device may not cause harmful interface, and This device must accept any interferences received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device must accept any interferences received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device must accept any interferences received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. L utilisation de ce dispositif est autorise seulement aux conditions suivantes :
L utilisation de ce dispositif est autorise seulement aux conditions suivantes :
L utilisation de ce dispositif est autorise seulement aux conditions suivantes :
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(2) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre prt accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique reu, mme si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre prt accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique reu, mme si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. l utilisateur du dispositif doit tre prt accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique reu, mme si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. The transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with the FCC RF/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an The transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with the FCC RF/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an The transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with the FCC RF/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and any part of your body. uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and any part of your body. uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and any part of your body. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with FCC instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try correcting the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the users authority to operate the equipment. 085-00000590_0draft PowerBoxTM Vehic VAC4 Installation VAC4 Bill of Materials Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 Descrip on Vehicle Asset Communicator (VAC) VAC Moun ng Bracket Impact sensor kit Hardware installa on kit Electrical component kit Metric socket setA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F 1F F F F F F F F F 1F 1F F F TQTtQtQtTyTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT1TTTTTTTTTTTTT Channel lock pliersR R R R R R R R RR A Recommended Tools Recommended ToolsA A AAAAAAAAAAAMetric socket set D R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Channel lock pliers Needle nose pliers Allen Wrench set Recommended Tools Channel lock pliers Metric socket set Electrical tape Flashlight 085-00000590_01 PowerBoxTM Vehic VAC4 Installation 1 System coordinator should first refer to the PowerBox VAC4 Getting 201.996.9000 www.id-systems.com PowerBox Started Guide for complete product overview. R R R A A A A F F F F TTTT201.996.9000T D D D RFor System Coordinator Responsible for For System Coordinator Responsible for PowerBox System Implementation 201.996.9000 support@id-systems.com 2013 I.D. Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. This document contains proprietary and confidential information and may not be divulged to any third party without the express written consent of I.D. Systems, Inc. 085-00000590_01 VAC4 Installation PowerBoxTM Vehic 2 Choose the VAC location. D D D D R A A F F F F TTT 085-00000590_01 PowerBoxTM Vehic VAC4 Installation 4 3 Using the bracket base as a template, mark the mounting hole Using the bracket base as a template, mark the mounting hole Using the bracket base as a template, mark the mounting hole locations on the vehicle mounting surface, as shown below. Verify locations on the vehicle mounting surface, as shown below. Verify locations on the vehicle mounting surface, as shown below. Verify that the marked locations are 60 mm (2 3/8") apart. The VAC mounting bracket can be configured in multiple ways to accomodate the desired mounting location. If needed, change the VAC mounting bracket orientation by following the instruction sheet VAC mounting bracket orientation by following the instruction sheet supplied with the bracket. that the marked locations are 60 mm (2 3/8") apart.T VAC mounting bracket orientation by following the instruction sheet T F F F F F F marked locations.R A AA A Remove the bracket. Using a 6.75 mmAA 3/8")A A AA R Remove the bracket. Using a 6.75 mm D If the VAC to vehicle and Impact Sensor cables If the VAC to vehicle and Impact Sensor cables If the VAC to vehicle and Impact Sensor cables will be routed through the vehicles mounting will be routed through the vehicles mounting will be routed through the vehicles mounting surface, drill a 25 mm (1) surface, drill a 25 mm (1) surface, drill a 25 mm (1) hole at the exact center point between the two holes marked in center point between the two holes marked in center point between the two holes marked in Step 4 [30 mm (1 3/16) from either hole]. Step 4 [30 mm (1 3/16) from either hole]. Step 4 [30 mm (1 3/16) from either hole]. Remove the bracket. Using a 6.75 mm Remove the bracket. Using a 6.75 mm Remove the bracket. Using a 6.75 mm
(17/64") bit, drill holes at the two
(17/64") bit, drill holes at the two
(17/64") bit, drill holes at the two marked locations. marked locations. 6.75 mm
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(1) 5 If the cables will be routed along the vehicles mounting surface, do not drill a center hole and skip to Step 9.
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(10-pin) VAC Cable VAC Cable Impact Sensor Cable VAC4 Installation cable (with 8-pin connector) up through the center hole. Route the VAC and Impact Sensor cables through the grommet, and 7 Route the VAC and Impact Sensor cables through the grommet, and Route the VAC and Impact Sensor cables through the grommet, and then fit the grommet snugly into the center hole. then fit the grommet snugly into the center hole. PowerBoxTM Vehic 6 Route the VAC cable (with 10-pin connector) and Impact Sensor then fit the grommet snugly into the center hole.F FTTTTVAC Cable
(10-pin)TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT then fit the grommet snugly into the center hole.A A A A A AAAA A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A F R R R A AA Skip to Step 10. D R D D D Feed the VAC and Impact Sensor cables through the VAC bracket. Feed the VAC and Impact Sensor cables through the VAC bracket. Feed the VAC and Impact Sensor cables through the VAC bracket. Feed the VAC and Impact Sensor cables through the VAC bracket. Attach the bracket to the vehicle using the supplied bolts and nuts. Attach the bracket to the vehicle using the supplied bolts and nuts. Attach the bracket to the vehicle using the supplied bolts and nuts. Attach the bracket to the vehicle using the supplied bolts and nuts. Skip to Step 10. Skip to Step 10. M6 X 1.0 X 25 mm Socket Head Screw Topside of Vehicle Mounting Surface Use supplied hardware:
ID Washer 8 M6 Underside of Vehicle Mounting Surface 085-00000590_01 M6 ID Washer M6 Nylon Lock Nut Use supplied hardware:
Topside of Vehicle Mounting Surface Topside of Vehicle Mounting Surface VAC4 Installation PowerBoxTM Vehic 9 If the VAC and Impact Sensor cables are being routed along the mounting surface, route the cables through the slot at the base of the VAC bracket. Attach the bracket to the vehicle using the supplied VAC bracket. Attach the bracket to the vehicle using the supplied bolts and nuts. Proceed to Step 10. VAC bracket. Attach the bracket to the vehicle using the supplied TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT T F F F F F F F F Underside of Vehicle A A A M6 X 1.0 X 25 mm respective ports. R Note: Verify that the connector threaded studs.D D R Connect the VAC and Impact Sensor cables pin connectors to their D D 11 Slide the VAC onto the bracket and 10 Connect the VAC and Impact Sensor cables pin connectors to their Connect the VAC and Impact Sensor cables pin connectors to their Connect the VAC and Impact Sensor cables pin connectors to their respective ports. respective ports. 11 Slide the VAC onto the bracket and Slide the VAC onto the bracket and secure using the supplied nuts and secure using the supplied nuts and secure using the supplied nuts and threaded studs. threaded studs. Note: Verify that the connector latches are engaged to ensure that latches are engaged to ensure that the cables are secured to the VAC. the cables are secured to the VAC. The 10-pin VAC cable connector to port C101. Slot at base of VAC bracket to be used for cable routing The 8-pin Impact Sensor cable M6 X 1.0 X 25 mm M6 X 1.0 X 25 mm Socket Head Screw Socket Head Screw Socket Head Screw connector to port C103. Use supplied nuts:
Underside of Vehicle Mounting Surface Mounting Surface Nylon Lock Nut ID Washer ID Washer ID Washer ID Washer M6 M6 M6 M6 M5 Serrated Hex Nut 085-00000590_01 center of vehicle Mounting the Impact Sensor PowerBoxTM Vehic 12 Mount the impact sensor at a stable section of the vehicles frame. Select a location that is not prone to vibration or routine shock Select a location that is not prone to vibration or routine shock Select a location that is not prone to vibration or routine shock and is as close to the center of the vehicle as possible (see below). and is as close to the center of the vehicle as possible (see below). and is as close to the center of the vehicle as possible (see below).TT D D D D D D D D DDD D D D DDDD D D DDDDDD D D D DDD XXR RR R RRRRRR R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R RRR R R R R R R R R R R RRRRRR R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R A A A A A A A A A A A AAA AAAAAAA A A AA F FFF F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F FFFFFFFFFFF F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F FFFFFF F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F F T The supplied tape cannot be reused. If the sensor must be moved, new tape must be used. Clean the vehicle surface prior to adhering the impact sensors double-sided tape. X X X
Do not bolt down the impact sensor.
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