When should I use this guide?
Use this guide when the telematics device should collect:
the machine's location
engine hours from the ignition signal
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 device or its IMEI code, machine details, access to power and the ignition signal, the standard cable, an external 3 A 125 V fuse, and the required installation skills.
The installation must be carried out by a trained installer.
How to do it
In the app
Register the machine and create a machine card
Open Fleet in the Machines app.
Select Install device.
Scan the device's QR code or enter the IMEI code under Enter IMEI code.
Check that the correct device is displayed and select Add machine data.
Enter the VIN/PIN if available. Machines then retrieves the machine's standard details automatically.
Check and complete the details, such as Internal ID, Category, Manufacturer, Model and Serial number.
Add further details if available. Current machine hours and Current production hours are optional.
Add a machine image or select Continue without a machine image.
Review the details and select Confirm.
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
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
Read the information under Cabling and installation options and select OK, I understand.
Select the configuration
Select Location and engine hours under Choose how you want to install the device.
Make sure Machine Access and the RFID option are turned off.
Select Continue.
Check that the app recommends Use the standard cable and select Continue.
Select Start the installation guide.
Connect the standard cable
Connect the red cable to the machine's positive terminal (+) through an external 3 A, 125 V fuse.
Connect the black cable to the machine's ground terminal (â).
Connect the yellow cable, DIN 1, to a signal present when the engine is running, usually the ignition signal**.** This signal is used to count engine hours.
Insulate the remaining cables and check that the standard cable is connected to the device.
Check the summary DIN 1 â Ignition signal and select Verify configuration.
Verify the ignition signal
Check the server connection, positioning quality and battery voltage.
Turn the ignition on and wait for Ignition ON received.
Turn the ignition off and wait for Ignition OFF received.
Check that both events have been received.
Mount your device becomes available when both Ignition ON and Ignition OFF have been received. Select it to continue.
Mount and complete
Select Mount your device.
Mount the device with the QR codes facing upwards.
Use the supplied double-sided adhesive tape.
Give the device a clear view of the sky, without obstructing materials or other devices nearby.
Select Complete.
When the confirmation is displayed, select View installed machines.
If it does not work
Check that the device has power, the standard cable is connected, DIN 1 is connected to the ignition signal, both ignition events have been received, and the device has a clear view of the sky.
If Mount your device is unavailable, verification is still waiting for at least one ignition event.
Tips!
Use this configuration when you need location and engine hours but not production time.
Review the machine details before selecting Confirm.
Insulate every cable that is not used.