id Systems VAC4 Vehicle Asset Communicator VAC4 Series User Manual Installation Guide

I.D. Systems Inc. Vehicle Asset Communicator VAC4 Series Installation Guide

Installation Guide

PowerBoxInstallation Guide085-00000590_0draftVehicle Asset Communicator (VAC4)TMThis 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:(1) This device may not cause harmful interface, and(2) This device must accept any interferences received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’ utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même 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 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.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 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. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,1.2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.1.3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which receiver is connected.1.4. Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help.WARNINGChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.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:(1) This device may not cause harmful interface, and(1) This device may not cause harmful interface, and(2) This device must accept any interferences received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.(2) This device must accept any interferences received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : L ‘ utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) l’ utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif.(2) l’ utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même 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 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.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. R R R A A A A A A A A F PowerBoxPowerBoxInstallation GuideInstallation GuideTMTMPowerBoxPowerBoxT
085-00000590_01 VAC4 Bill of Materials Descrip on Qty Vehicle Asset Communicator (VAC) 1VAC Moun ng Bracket 1 Impact sensor kit 1 Hardware installa on kit 1 Electrical component kit 11 Recommended Tools Needle nose pliers Flashlight Channel lock pliers Electrical tape Allen Wrench set Metric socket setVehic VAC4 InstallationPowerBoxTMD R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R Channel lock pliersChannel lock pliersR R R R R R R R RRA Recommended ToolsRecommended ToolsA A AAAAAAAAAAAMetric socket setMetric 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
085-00000590_011System coordinator should first refer to the PowerBox VAC4 Getting Started Guide for complete product overview. ©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. 201.996.9000www.id-systems.comFor System Coordinator Responsible for PowerBox™ System Implementation201.996.9000 support@id-systems.comVehic VAC4 InstallationPowerBoxTMPowerBox™D D D RFor System Coordinator Responsible for R R R A A A AF F F F TTTT201.996.9000T
085-00000590_012Choose the VAC location.Vehic VAC4 InstallationPowerBoxTMD D D D R A A F F F F TTT
3/8")(2 085-00000590_0135(17/64")Remove the bracket. Using a 6.75 mm(17/64") bit, drill holes at the two marked locations.Using the bracket base as a template, mark the mounting holelocations 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 supplied with the bracket.4(1”)(optional center hole)If the VAC to vehicle and Impact Sensor cables will be routed through the vehicle’s mounting surface, drill a 25 mm (1”) hole at the exact center point between the two holes marked in Step 4 [30 mm (1 3/16”) from either hole]. If the cables will be routed along the vehicle’s mounting surface, do not drill a center hole and skip to Step 9. 60 mm6.75 mm25 mmVehic VAC4 InstallationPowerBoxTMD If the VAC to vehicle and Impact Sensor cables If the VAC to vehicle and Impact Sensor cables will be routed through the vehicle’s mounting will be routed through the vehicle’s mounting surface, drill a 25 mm (1”)surface, drill a 25 mm (1”)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]. R Remove the bracket. Using a 6.75 mmRemove the bracket. Using a 6.75 mm(17/64") bit, drill holes at the two (17/64") bit, drill holes at the two marked locations.marked locations.R A AA A 3/8")A A AA Remove the bracket. Using a 6.75 mmRemove the bracket. Using a 6.75 mmAA 60 mm60 mmF F F F F F that the marked locations are 60 mm (2 3/8") apart.TUsing the bracket base as a template, mark the mounting holeUsing the bracket base as a template, mark the mounting holelocations on the vehicle mounting surface, as shown below. Verify locations on the vehicle mounting surface, as shown below. Verify VAC mounting bracket orientation by following the instruction sheet VAC mounting bracket orientation by following the instruction sheet T
7Route the VAC and Impact Sensor cables through the grommet, and then fit the grommet snugly into the center hole.085-00000590_016Route the VAC cable (with 10-pin connector) and Impact Sensor cable (with 8-pin connector) up through the center hole. Feed the VAC and Impact Sensor cables through the VAC bracket. Attach the bracket to the vehicle using the supplied bolts and nuts. Skip to Step 10. 8M6 X 1.0 X 25 mm Socket Head ScrewM6Nylon Lock NutUse supplied hardware:Topside of Vehicle Mounting SurfaceUnderside of Vehicle Mounting SurfaceM6ID WasherM6ID WasherVehic VAC4 InstallationPowerBoxTMVAC Cable(10-pin)Impact Sensor Cable(8-pin)D D D Feed the VAC and Impact Sensor cables through the VAC bracket. Attach the bracket to the vehicle using the supplied bolts and nuts. Skip to Step 10. Skip to Step 10. D R 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. R R R A AAthen 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 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.F FTTTTVAC CableVAC Cable(10-pin)(10-pin)TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
085-00000590_0110 Connect the VAC and Impact Sensor cables pin connectors to their respective ports. 9If 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 bolts and nuts. Proceed to Step 10. Use supplied hardware:11 Slide the VAC onto the bracket and secure using the supplied nuts and threaded studs.Use supplied nuts:M5 Serrated Hex NutM6 X 1.0 X 25 mmSocket Head ScrewUnderside of Vehicle Mounting SurfaceTopside of Vehicle Mounting SurfaceM6Nylon Lock NutM6ID WasherM6ID WasherThe 10-pin VAC cable connector to port C101. The 8-pin Impact Sensor cable connector to port C103.Vehic VAC4 InstallationPowerBoxTMNote: Verify that the connector latches are engaged to ensure that the cables are secured to the VAC.Slot at base of VAC bracket to be used for cable routingD D 11Slide 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 threaded studs.threaded studs.D D R Connect the VAC and Impact Sensor cables pin connectors to their respective ports. respective ports. R Note: Verify that the connector latches are engaged to ensure that the cables are secured to the VAC.A Connect the VAC and Impact Sensor cables pin connectors to their Connect the VAC and Impact Sensor cables pin connectors to their A A M6 X 1.0 X 25 mmM6 X 1.0 X 25 mmSocket Head ScrewSocket Head ScrewTopside of Vehicle Mounting SurfaceM6ID WasherID WasherF F F F F F F F Underside of Vehicle Mounting SurfaceTVAC bracket. Attach the bracket to the vehicle using the supplied VAC bracket. Attach the bracket to the vehicle using the supplied TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
085-00000590_0112 Mount the impact sensor at a stable section of the vehicle’s frame. 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).XXXcenter of vehicle Clean the vehicle surface prior to adhering the impact sensor’s double-sided tape.The supplied tape cannot be reused. If the sensor must be moved, new tape must be used. Do not bolt down the impact sensor.!!!Vehic Mounting the Impact SensorPowerBoxTMD D D D D D D D DDD D D D DDDD D D DDDDDD D D D DDDXXR 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 TSelect 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).TT
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