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v1.1

Minor Versionm

by Alkesh Dhak

Introduction

AssetTrac™ is a 4G LTE tracking solution designed for the toughest conditions.

  • Complete visibility and simple geofencing
  • Customizable behavior
  • Flawless operation in the harshest temperatures (-22°F to 58° F)
  • Waterproof

LED Status

LED Status - External Power
When the Device has external power, LED behavior is as follows:
GREEN LEDBlinks once per second while acquiring a cellular connection.
LED is solid ON when a cellular connection is established.
LED is OFF when cellular modem is off.
RED LEDBlinks once per second while acquiring a GPS lock.
LED is solid ON when GPS is locked and tracking.
LED is OFF when GPS engine is off.
ORANGE LEDIndicates vibration. Blinks ~2x per second when sensing vibration.
Blinks once per second while in a vibration trip after vibration has stopped. This behavior persists until the configured debounce time.
LED is OFF when there is no vibration and device is not in a vibration trip.
LED Status - Stealth Mode
When the device is in Stealth mode, LED behavior is as follows:
GREEN LEDLED is OFF.
RED LEDBlinks once every 30 seconds, after the device wakes up to send a report.
Blinks every 30 seconds while the Motherboard on the device is powered.
LED is OFF when the device returns to stealth mode.
ORANGE LEDLED is OFF.

Recommended Tools & Consumables

Hardware & Accessories

No Hardware & Accessories specified.

  1. Remove the Yellow ship mode plug from the device. Remove the Yellow ship mode plug from the device.
    • Remove the Yellow ship mode plug from the device.

  2. Connect the HE Harness to the AssetTrac device.
    • Connect the HE Harness to the AssetTrac device.

  3. Use a Digital Multimeter to find and verify a +12V Power Source. RED Wire - +12V
    • Use a Digital Multimeter to find and verify a +12V Power Source.

    • RED Wire - +12V

    • BLACK Wire - Ground

    • In this example a vehicle harness is being used to interface with the vehicle.

  4. Find a suitable mounting location for the AssetTrac device. Use the provided cable ties to secure the device.
    • Find a suitable mounting location for the AssetTrac device.

    • Use the provided cable ties to secure the device.

    • Trim any excess cable tie.

  5. Clean up and secure all excess wiring using cable ties.
    • Clean up and secure all excess wiring using cable ties.

    • Refer to the LED Status - External Power chart and ensure the GREEN and RED LEDs are solid ON before starting the verification process.

    • All in-vehicle devices and related cabling must be securely fastened and kept clear of all vehicle controls, airbags, and gas, brake and clutch pedals.

    • This requires the use of a cable tie when securing the device or any extension harness to the OBD connector, securing both sides of the harness. If you do not use a cable tie, vibration in the vehicle can lead to a loose connection which could cause the vehicle’s engine computer to fail, causing potential loss of vehicle control and serious injury.

    • Inspect devices and cabling regularly to ensure all devices and cabling continue to be securely attached.

    • If at any point after an in-vehicle device is installed a warning light illuminates on the vehicle dash or the vehicle stalls or has a marked drop in performance, shut off the engine, remove the device, and contact your reseller. Continuing to operate a vehicle with these symptoms can cause loss of vehicle control, and serious injury.

  6. Enter the installer information.
    • Enter the installer information.

  7. Enter the device serial number.
    • Enter the device serial number.

    • If possible, use the barcode scan feature.

  8. Turn on the vehicle and wait for the device status to PASS. Some Hybrids and EV's may require a short drive
    • Turn on the vehicle and wait for the device status to PASS.

    • Some Hybrids and EV's may require a short drive

    • If the device status shows as FAILED, verify the LED status and turn the vehicle engine off and on again.

    • Press Refresh to check the status again.

    • Refer to this link for detailed instructions.

  9. Enter all applicable vehicle information.
    • Enter all applicable vehicle information.

    • Enter applicable Camera information in the Camera ID field if one was installed.

    • Read and acknowledge Geotab's Privacy policy.

  10. If the installation check finishes without errors, a Success! message appears. Press New installation to check another installation, or press Exit when done.
    • If the installation check finishes without errors, a Success! message appears.

    • Press New installation to check another installation, or press Exit when done.

    • If the installation check encounters any errors, an Error message appears.

    • Select New installation to check another installation or press Exit when done.

    • For the latest version of the Limitations of Use, please visit: http://goo.gl/k6Fp0w

    • Your in-vehicle devices must be kept clear of debris, water and other environmental contaminants. Failure to do so may result in units malfunctioning or short-circuiting, which can lead to a fire hazard and cause loss or serious injury.

    • Do not attempt to remove the devices from the vehicle in which they are originally installed for installation in another vehicle.

    • Not all vehicles share compatibility, and doing so may result in unexpected interactions with your vehicle, including sudden loss of power or shutdown of the vehicle’s engine while in operation or cause your vehicle to operate poorly or erratically and cause serious injury and/or vehicle damage.

    • This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Configuration, servicing, and repairs must only be made by an authorized reseller or installer. Unauthorized servicing of these products will void your product warranty.

    • The simplified EU declaration of conformity referred to in Article 10(9) shall be provided as follows:

    • Hereby, Geotab (Address: 2440 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, Ontario L6H 7V2, Canada, Phone number: 1 (877) 436-8221) declares that the radio equipment type ‘telematics device’ is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available here.

    • WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm

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Alkesh Dhak

Member since: 04/07/2022

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