KAPSCH TRAFFICCOM CANADA 801800A Janus Exterior Transponder User Manual for trucks and buses

KAPSCH TRAFFICCOM CANADA INC. Janus Exterior Transponder for trucks and buses

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Date Submitted2011-04-01 00:00:00
Date Available2011-04-04 00:00:00
Creation Date2011-03-18 09:57:20
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Document Titleuser manual for trucks and buses
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Document Author: Scott Garlick

Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS
Front Mount Exterior (FME) Transponder
Mounting Instructions for trucks and buses
The FME transponder is recommended for trucks, buses, coaches, RVs, and other classes of large
commercial vehicles. The preferred mounting location is on the roof while the alternate mounting
location is on the front of the vehicle.
Requirements

Preferred FME location: roof of vehicle
For reliable operation of the transponder, the vehicle must be equipped
Select a mounting location within 4 in. of the centerline (as measured from
with only one correctly mounted transponder while passing through a
the right and left sides of the vehicle). Consider the following criteria:
toll facility. Other transponders present in or on the vehicle must be
switched off or enclosed in an RF shield.


FME transponders must be mounted in the location for which they were
Do not mount behind horns,
lights, or other metal objects.

Do not mount within 6 in. of any metal
object (trailer, decals, horn, lights, or
metallic paint-cover surfaces).

Do not mount on a slope (+/- 5 deg.)

A non-metal air dam may cover the
transponder provided that no metallic
paint or metal foil decals cover the dam.
programmed. FME transponders programmed for License Plate must
be mounted on the front of the vehicle. FME transponders programmed
for Rooftop must be mounted on the roof of the vehicle.

The mounting location must provide direct line-of-sight communication
between the transponder and the toll facility’s overhead antenna.


FME transponders cannot be used where local regulations prohibit
Do not mount within
2 ft. of any radio
transmitter.
externally mounting transponders on the roof of the vehicle, the front
license plate, front bumper, or other external surfaces.

The presence of certain classes of front impact-absorbing materials
used in the construction of the vehicle may affect the operation of the
FME transponder. The mounting location must be free of such

Do not mount more that 13 ft.
above roadway.
materials.

Apply the 3M™ VHB™ acrylic foam tape that is on the back of the
mounting plate in accordance with 3M™ document 70-0704-8701-5.
13 ft. max
Alternate FME location: front of vehicle
1. The back of the mounting plate is covered with 3M™ VHB™ acrylic
foam tape. Prepare the mounting location in accordance with 3M™
document 70-0704-8701-5.
NOTE: Ensure the mounting plate is installed on the vehicle so that when
the transponder is installed on the mounting plate, the orientation
arrows on the transponder point in the direction of forward travel.
2. Remove the protective backing from the adhesive on the back of the
mounting plate and firmly press the mounting plate against the
mounting surface with either a roller or platen pressure, maintaining
pressure for 15 seconds to ensure a good bond.
Select a mounting location either on the front license plate using the
license plate mounting screws or on the front of the vehicle using the
mounting plate. Consider the following criteria:
A:
a minimum of 24 in. clearance if bumper or large object extends 7+
in. (A1).
B:
a minimum of 15 in. from the top of the transponder to the roadway
for front bumper mounting.
C:
the transponder must be mounted within 4 in. of the vehicle center.
3. Using the supplied tamper-proof nuts, lock washers, and flat washers,
secure the transponder to the mounting plate with the notches on the
transponder and mounting plate aligned and with the orientation
arrows on the transponder pointing in the direction of forward travel.
tamper-proof nut
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If securing the transponder WITH the mounting plate:
A1
lock washer
flat washer
notch
orientation arrow
transponder
mounting plate
notch
mounting plate stud
If mounting the transponder on the front license plate:
If securing the transponder WITHOUT the mounting plate:
NOTE: The transponder mounting holes must be used when securing the
transponder to the roof of the vehicle using this method.
1. Place the transponder in the selected mounting location. Using the
transponder mounting holes as a guide, mark the locations on the roof
through which the mounting bolts will pass. Remove the transponder.
2. Drill a mounting bolt hole at both locations marked in step 1.
Using two, ¼- in.-diameter stainless steel mounting bolts of sufficient
length, two tamper-proof nuts, two lock washers, and two stainless
steel flat washers, secure the transponder to the roof of the vehicle
with the orientation arrows on the transponder pointing in the direction
of forward travel.
4. Apply sealant to the mounting bolts and mounting location as
necessary.
tamper-proof nut
lock washer
mounting bolt
flat washer
orientation arrow
transponder
2. Using the license plate mounting screws removed in step 1, secure
the transponder, with orientation arrows pointing skyward, and the
license plate to the front of the vehicle.
If mounting the transponder elsewhere on the front of the vehicle:
1. The back of the mounting plate is covered with 3M™ VHB™ acrylic
foam tape. Prepare the mounting location in accordance with 3M™
document 70-0704-8701-5.
NOTE: Ensure the mounting plate is installed on the vehicle so that when
the transponder is installed on the mounting plate, the orientation
arrows on the transponder point in the direction of forward travel.
2. Remove the protective paper from the adhesive on the back of the
mounting plate and firmly press the mounting plate against the
mounting surface with either a roller or platen pressure, maintaining
pressure for 15 seconds to ensure a good bond.
3. Using the supplied tamper-proof nuts, lock washers, and flat washers,
secure the transponder to the mounting plate with the notches on the
transponder and mounting plate aligned and with the orientation
arrows on the transponder pointing skyward.
Kapsch Group
The Kapsch Group and its entities Kapsch TrafficCom, Kapsch CarrierCom and Kapsch BusinessCom are specialized in the future-oriented market
segments of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). Kapsch. Always one step ahead.
Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS | 6020 Ambler Drive | Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2P1 | CANADA | Phone +1 905 624 3020 | Fax +1 905 625 6197
54 S. Commerce Way, Suite 100 | Bethlehem, PA 18017 | USA | Phone +1 610 419 1479 | Fax +1 610 419 1489
E-Mail ktc.ca.info@kapsch.net | ktc.us.info@kapsch.net | www.kapsch.net
801850-002 rev C.
3.
1. Remove the two upper license plate mounting screws securing the
license plate to the front of the vehicle.

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