3M Opticom, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Installation Instructions February 2005 Opticom GPS Priority Control System Vehicle Equipment ...

Page 2: ... 2 6 Safety Considerations 7 2 6 1 Personal Safety Equipment and Clothing 7 2 6 2 Electric Shock 7 2 6 3 Explosion 7 2 6 4 Chemical Burns 7 2 7 Disposal of Device 7 2 8 FCC Statement 7 3 Description 8 3 1 Opticom GPS System 8 3 2 Vehicle Equipment 9 4 Features 10 5 Installation 11 5 1 Vehicle Radio GPS Unit Installation 11 5 2 Vehicle Radio GPS antenna installation 13 5 3 Radio GPS Unit Cable Term...

Page 3: ...t information about the safety messages safety labels safety precautions and procedures for installation of this device Section 3 Description Briefly describes the vehicle equipment and related system components Section 4 Features Describes important features and characteristics of the vehicle equipment Section 5 Installation Contains step by step installation instructions Section 6 Checkout Conta...

Page 4: ...elligent Transportation Systems Technical Service department at 1 800 258 4610 2 3 Safety Messages and Safety Labels We include safety messages and safety labels in this manual to help you protect your safety and the safety of others This section contains important information to help you recognize and understand these safety messages Please read all messages before proceeding with the installatio...

Page 5: ...NING or CAUTION a pictorial showing the nature of the hazard and a safety message The signal words and symbols and their meanings are shown below WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury We consider safety labels to ...

Page 6: ...to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense NOTICE This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe A conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada IMPORTANT NOTE Modifying the radio GPS unit may seriously damage the equipment and void the warranty Do not attempt to modify the radio G...

Page 7: ...Vehicle Equipment Installation Instructions 5 CAUTION Failure to replace the fuse size as marked may cause property damage Replace fuse size as marked ...

Page 8: ...is missing or cannot be read please contact your dealer or the 3M Intelligent Transportation Systems Technical Service department for a replacement See Figures 2 1 and 2 2 for label locations CAUTION Failure to replace the fuse size as marked may cause property damage Replace fuse size as marked Figure 2 1 Vehicle Equipment Fuse Safety Label Location Figure 2 2 FCC Label Location ...

Page 9: ...otive type batteries produce an explosive gas under some conditions This gas may easily be ignited by a spark or flame as you work on the vehicle To reduce the risk of explosion disconnect the battery work in a well ventilated area avoid the use of devices that create sparks or use open flames and use the appropriate personal safety equipment and clothing If you are unsure of which techniques proc...

Page 10: ...tion along with a priority request and the state of the vehicle s turn signal is broadcast using the 2 4 GHz transceiver The intersection equipment receives the radio transmission from the vehicle equipment The intersection equipment then compares the information being received from the vehicle to the parameters stored in the intersection equipment s memory If the vehicle is heading toward the int...

Page 11: ...ease be aware of the following operational characteristics of this equipment Appropriate agency ID vehicle class and vehicle ID numbers are determined at the time of installation and are programmed by the user via configuration software The Disable feature uses an additional switch customer supplied that connects to battery negative or positive when actuated Figure 3 1 shows a typical vehicle equi...

Page 12: ...ectable Disable mode Latching or Non Latching modes Diagnostic indicators Millions of vehicle identification codes Agency ID capability Wide operational temperature range 30 F to 165 F 34 C to 74 C Meets FCC part 15 Class A specifications 15 20 foot cables for installation flexibility Available Windows Configuration and Maintenance Software Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation ...

Page 13: ...e an unobstructed view of at least 50 of the sky The radio GPS antenna must not be obstructed by lightbars speakers antennas or other devices especially towards the front of the vehicle If necessary an alternate mounting bracket is available for mounting on vehicle mirrors and vertical posts This bracket is available from Mobile Mark Communications Antennas www mobilemark com 1 800 648 2800 The pa...

Page 14: ...rews are self drilling tapping screws Note The radio GPS unit is not watertight therefore it should be mounted inside the passenger compartment or some other protected area of the vehicle WARNING Vehicle batteries contain sulfuric acid and may contain explosive gases Keep sparks flames and cigarettes away Wear eye protection Disconnect the negative cable first to prevent shorting the positive term...

Page 15: ... not provided around the antenna if the roof curvature prevents a good seal with the antenna s built in gasket 6 If necessary an alternate mounting bracket is available for mounting on vehicle mirrors and vertical posts This bracket is available from Mobile Mark Communications Antennas www mobilemark com 1 800 648 2800 The part number is SM MM price is approximately 15 Figure 5 2 Mounting Radio GP...

Page 16: ...d and cannot be connected to the wrong connector 4 Plug the 15 pin connector of the radio GPS cable black cable into the P1 connector of the radio GPS unit and tighten the screws 3 Route the cable to the location where the Vehicle Control unit will be installed Table 5 1 Radio GPS Unit Terminal Block Pin Index Pin Wire Color Function 1 Yellow Radio transmit 2 Yellow Black Radio transmit 3 Blue Rad...

Page 17: ... conditions deemed appropriate to disable the priority request such as opening the vehicle operator s door The control unit location must be level within 15 degrees readily accessible and visible to the vehicle operator It must be level to allow the internal compass to function The control unit must not be in the path of airbag deployment Use care when drilling holes to avoid drilling into undesir...

Page 18: ...or each wire Table 5 2 also shows the terminal block pin number wire color and function for each wire See Figure 5 5 The terminal block may be removed from the control unit to allow easier connections 8 Cut the bare wire off even with the edge of the outer jacket of the cable 9 Plug the vehicle interface harness into the 15 pin connector on the back of the control unit and tighten the screws See F...

Page 19: ... harness to the appropriate connection points Table 5 3 shows the connector socket pin number wire color and function for each wire Figure 5 7 shows the socket view of the harness connector All wires may not be used in all installations Figure 5 7 Interface Harness Connector Socket Table 5 3 Interface Harness Connector Pin Index Pin Wire Color Function 1 White Yellow J1708 future use 2 Blue Lightb...

Page 20: ...VDC power source 3M recommends using a direct connection to the battery If this is not possible use a terminal block with a direct connection to the battery Do not install the fuse yet 16 Install the fuse rating label on the red wire near the fuse holder 17 Connect the black wire to vehicle chassis ground DC Again it is recommended that this connection be made directly to the battery or to a termi...

Page 21: ...nt detects this action Also observe the DISABLE indicator and the ON OFF switch indicator Both indicators will be flashing green when the disable switch is activated See Table 6 1 4 Verify that Disable mode activation is correct If Latching Disable mode is used the vehicle control unit stays in Disable mode after the disable switch is returned to its normal state Turning the vehicle control unit o...

Page 22: ...icle or intersection also must have good GPS coverage If a vehicle is used its radio must be placed in Transmit mode because vehicle radios will not transmit unless they hear an intersection radio Open the View Inputs Sensing window and select the Transmit Test tab Press the Test Mode button The vehicle radio will now transmit even if it does not hear an intersection radio The vehicle radio will s...

Page 23: ...ight Vehicle control unit failed Return unit to 3M for service Times in log are incorrect Time localization not set or set incorrectly Set correct offset for your area Initial start up may take up to 15 minutes Wait 15 minutes Radio GPS unit s view of sky is obstructed Move unit or remove obstructions Garage re radiator not operating Repair or replace re radiator RF interference Turn off vehicle c...

Page 24: ... and at computer Unable to communicate with vehicle control unit Baud rate incorrect Using ITS Explorer change baud rate under Environment options Name not heard yet Press Get Intersections Heard button again Cycle power on vehicle control unit Intersection Name not Heard listed instead of intersection name Name not assigned in intersection Assign an intersection name Unknown Error when attempting...

Page 25: ...t least every 12 months to ensure it functions to your specifications and requirements Intersection systems should be tested with known good vehicle systems Vehicle systems should be tested with known good intersection systems You should develop a test plan that fits your department s operations and meets the needs of your system You should keep accurate and up to date records of system performanc...

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Page 28: ...ol system component as part of a matched component system 3M makes no warranty whatsoever concerning the reliability or safety of Opticom GPS system components when used with non Opticom GPS system products 3M shall not be responsible for any Opticom GPS component which 3M determines has been damaged in whole or in part by its use with a non Opticom GPS system product Sale and use of the Opticom G...

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