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VMX Installation Guide

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Engine diagnostics (optional)

1. After fishing the Pigtail cable through the truck down to the location of the ECU plug, connect it

to the engine diagnostics cable as shown below.

2. Plug the end of the Engine diagnostics cable show below into the ECU plug of the vehicle

(either a 9-pin or 6-pin). Constant power and ground will be supplied to the MDT through the

connections you make to the fuse box.

The end shown above is an additional ECU port that can be used for any other need. For

example, a mechanic can connect a secondary ECU device to this port to temporarily

diagnose the vehicle. This ensures that the MDT remains connected at all times but

doesn't "clog" the ECU port.

Summary of Contents for Tracklt VMX:TREQ MDT

Page 1: ...VMX TREQ MDT Version 2 0 Hardware Installation Configuration 03 04 19 ...

Page 2: ... main steps for performing a field installation of the VMX TREQ MDT device include the following 1 Ensure you have all the required equipment and tools for the installation Most of the equipment needed will be included with the unit but some will need to be supplied on site 2 Install the mobile data terminal VMX and antennas Knowing the best practices for installation will ensure the equipment wor...

Page 3: ...ables GPS and a mounting bracket Hardware Components Verify the following components are included in the installation kit Component VMX TREQ MDT Description A mobile data terminal meant for interfacing with TrackIt Component Cellular Antennas Description Come with cables and connectors Meant for mounting on the roof or a mirror ...

Page 4: ...4 Description The power ground and ignition cable connects the MDT to the engine s power The 9 6 pin engine diagnostics cable connects the MDT to the engine s power but it also provides a connection to the engine s ECU Component GPS Puck Description A GPS receiver and antenna Connects to the MDT at the back with the coaxial cable Component RAM MDT Mounting Bracket Description Rugged adjustable mou...

Page 5: ...steners for mounting the GPS antenna Cable ties for securing cables to the vehicle Fuses to protect device Before beginning the installation process refer to our Installation Warnings for the driver tablet as they are relevant for the VMX TREQ MDT installation and our BYOD BYOD EDC Policy ...

Page 6: ... TREQ MDT covers the following steps 1 Securing the mount to the vehicle 2 Mounting the VMX TREQ MDT MDT 3 Installing the GPS puck antenna 4 Connecting the power cable 5 Optional Installing the engine diagnostics cable For installation of the cellular antenna please follow the installation instructions contained within the cellular antenna packaging ...

Page 7: ...ard operation of the vehicle Keep in mind the mount is adjustable To get an accurate estimation of how the tablet dock and mount will be positioned it might be helpful to attach the tablet dock to the mount temporarily If this is done unscrew the mount and dock before installing the mount on the dashboard for ease of installation Screwing the mount into the dashboard will require drilling through ...

Page 8: ...elow for optimal installation Optimal GPS antenna installation environment Install in a place where the antenna Has a clear view of the sky Is oriented horizontally Isn t covered by an embedded wire glass defroster Will not be operating directly within 8 inches 20 cm of a person Isn t covered by metal of any kind and thickness Isn t regularly covered with moisture Has a minimum 4 inch side clearan...

Page 9: ...e terminal 4 Attach the black wire to the battery negative or ground Power management information When the ignition is on the MDT should power on before starting the engine When the ignition is off the radio is on and the GPS is on for 1 fix of every 60 minutes If the battery voltage drops below 10 9 volts at the battery 10 5 volts at the VMX TREQ MDT the radio and GPS are both off On the first po...

Page 10: ...e show below into the ECU plug of the vehicle either a 9 pin or 6 pin Constant power and ground will be supplied to the MDT through the connections you make to the fuse box The end shown above is an additional ECU port that can be used for any other need For example a mechanic can connect a secondary ECU device to this port to temporarily diagnose the vehicle This ensures that the MDT remains conn...

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