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Install Vehicle Tracker for location data

Learn how to register a machine, connect the simplified cable and verify a telematics device that only collects location data.

Written by Oscar Karlsson

When should I use this guide?

Use this guide when the telematics device should only collect the machine's location and you do not need engine hours or production time.

Requirements

No specific role, permission or package is required. You still need the appropriate skills to carry out the installation.

You need:

  • the Machines app

  • the telematics device or its IMEI code

  • the details required to create the machine card

  • access to the machine's power supply

  • the simplified cable

  • the required skills to install the device

How to do it

In the app

Register the machine and create a machine card

  1. Open Fleet in the Machines app.

  2. Select Install device.

  3. Scan the device's QR code or enter the IMEI code under Enter IMEI code.

  4. Check that the correct device is displayed and select Add machine data.

  5. Enter the VIN/PIN if available. Machines then retrieves the machine's standard details automatically.

  6. Check and complete the details, such as Internal ID, Category, Manufacturer, Model and Serial number.

  7. Add further details if available. Current machine hours and Current production hours are optional.

  8. Add a machine image or select Continue without a machine image.

  9. Review the details and select Confirm.

  10. Select I have the required skills, start installation.

If you select I will do this later, the machine is shown under Ongoing installation. Open the machine and select Install and verify the device when you want to continue.

If you select Skip guide, Change settings or I will verify later, the device is placed under Ongoing installation. The installation is not completed until you resume and complete the verification.

Choose how the device will be connected

  1. On the Main switch page, select the option that matches the installation:

    • The device is connected after the main switch

    • The device is connected before the main switch

    • I do not have a main switch

  2. Read the information under Cabling and installation options and select OK, I understand.

Select the configuration

  1. Under Choose how you want to install the device, select Location.

  2. Select Continue.

  3. Check that the app recommends Use the simplified cable and select Continue.

  4. Select Start the installation guide.

Machine Access and an RFID reader cannot be enabled when Location is selected.

Connect the simplified cable

  1. Connect the red cable to the machine's positive terminal (+).

  2. Connect the black cable to the machine's ground terminal (−).

  3. Check that the simplified cable is connected to the device.

  4. Review the summary and select Verify configuration.

Verify the device

Check that the verification page shows:

  • Server connection – Connected

  • Positioning quality – OK

  • Machine battery voltage

No DIN signals are shown for this configuration. Mount your device becomes available when all three status cards have been approved.

Mount and complete

  1. Select Mount your device.

  2. Mount the device with the QR codes facing upwards.

  3. Use the supplied double-sided adhesive tape.

  4. Give the device a clear view of the sky, without obstructing materials or other devices nearby.

  5. Select Complete.

  6. When the confirmation is displayed, select View installed machines.

If it does not work

First check that:

  • the device has power if the server connection or battery voltage is missing

  • the machine gives the device a clear view of the sky if positioning quality is poor

  • the simplified cable is connected to the device

Tips!

  • Use this configuration when you only need location data.

  • Review the machine details before selecting Confirm.

  • Do not mount the device behind materials that may interfere with its connection.

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