Lytx ER-SV2, Installation Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...vanced vehicle onboard components including multiplexed circuits Lytx Inc disclaims all responsibility for any damages arising from improper installation and maintenance of the ER SV2 device This guid...

Page 2: ...tructions for Download and Installation 12 II Mount the Base Unit 12 III Mount the Bracket and Window Unit 13 Review Mounting Location Guidelines 14 Prepare the Mounting Location 16 Attach the Bracket...

Page 3: ...on 35 Assign the Input in the Lytx Installation Tool 36 Maintenance Troubleshooting 37 Maintenance 37 Troubleshooting Installation Issues 37 Contact Technical Support 40 Troubleshooting Issues After I...

Page 4: ...abrasion by properly attaching wires at closely spaced intervals while avoiding contact with sharp edges or doing anything else that might result in exposed wires All wires should be secured with tie...

Page 5: ...supervisor and have the device inspected immediately to correct the issue Whether or not the Lytx Event Recorder is functioning it is the driver s responsibility to maintain vehicle control failure to...

Page 6: ...es susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable Pour viter les interf rences des services radio autoris s cet appareil doit tre utilis uniquement l int rieur et doit tre tenu l cart des fen...

Page 7: ...S NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN THE DEVICE SHOULD NOT INTERFERE WITH THE VEHICLE S COMPUTER SYSTEMS The ER SV2 device interfaces with the vehicle s computer systems to capture data for s...

Page 8: ...a vehicle s windshield or other locations in a vehicle You are responsible for complying with such laws and regulations and Lytx Inc does not accept responsibility for your failure to do so 5 Use spec...

Page 9: ...s and reference documents that you should read before beginning installation the following tools are required for installation l Wire cutter l Wire crimper l Voltmeter or multimeter l Vehicle panel re...

Page 10: ...ls shop towel l Utility knife l Vehicle specific panel clips l Heating torch l Heat shrink l Soldering iron l Solder l Self amalgamating tape Device Overview 1 Base Unit 2 Window Unit 3 Device Power C...

Page 11: ...creens to verify If any Check Engine lights error codes or warnings appear report these to the site contact before proceeding I Download and Install the Lytx Installation Tool The Lytx Installation To...

Page 12: ...ind the learning path Lytx Installation Tool Press Start 4 Browse and find the course for Lytx Installation Tool Download Press Register Then press Start 5 Download the installation file to your compu...

Page 13: ...ld be secured near the Base Unit but in a position that is easily accessible After finding a secure location mount the Base Unit with screws or cable ties The Base Unit can be mounted in any orientati...

Page 14: ...he outside shoulder of the driver to the outside shoulder of a front seat passenger If possible it should show the lap band of the seat belt 2 Exterior facing Lens View a Should be inside the path of...

Page 15: ...The figures below provides Lytx s recommendations for mounting the Window Unit on the vehicle windshield that work within the guidelines set forth by the U S Department of Trans portation Federal Mot...

Page 16: ...ry the mounting area thoroughly with a clean dry cloth 3 Following the mounting location guidelines above hold the assembly in place and trace the outline of the bracket on the windshield with a marke...

Page 17: ...t the top and pressing the sides downward See Figures A and B 3 Check from outside the vehicle for large air bubbles under the bracket If you find any a Apply additional pressure to the bracket b Slid...

Page 18: ...can lead to serious personal injury and or prop erty damage If any wires or cables containing fuses fuse boxes need to be cut or otherwise shortened always be certain to replace such fuses fuse boxes...

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Page 20: ...uses is prohibited 2 Use ONLY 16 gauge automotive primary wire to connect to automotive circuits Specialty wire might be superior when used in its native environment but not in the automotive field Fo...

Page 21: ...o test with a meter that the circuits only share the hot leg of the fuse receptacle to ensure the circuits are separately fused If installed backwards a fuse tap will compromise the original circuit B...

Page 22: ...xiliary options Good slots l power mirrors l HVAC controls Slots to avoid l control modules ECM BCM TCM etc l lights headlights taillights brake hazards l airbags l horn l fuel pump Basic Event Record...

Page 23: ...is often the best choice Connect the BROWN WIRE to 12V 24V Power Source that s IGNITION SWITCHED CAUTION This is a fused connection Do NOT cut off or remove the inline fuse CAUTION The brown wire to a...

Page 24: ...th the vehicle manufacturer to determine if brake data is reported on the vehicle network Brake data is reported on the vehicle network for most vehicles manufactured since 2008 1 Connect one of the r...

Page 25: ...ehicle cab It cannot be exposed to moisture or inclement weather conditions 3 Untwist approximately 2 inches 5 cm of the vehicle s J1939 wires which are always a green and yellow twisted pair 4 Insert...

Page 26: ...ng terminal connections may be used instead l Refer to the manufacturer specific connection guide for possible locations of the vehicle network bus 1 Install the J1708 Interface Cable into the Base Un...

Page 27: ...tallation activities interferes with any airbag related mechanisms or otherwise risks affecting airbag deployment Consult the vehicle manufacturer for the location of any airbag sensors and systems an...

Page 28: ...f the screws If the Window Unit is attached to the bracket arm already detaching it first may make this step easier 5 If it was detached in the previous step re attach the Window Unit to the bracket a...

Page 29: ...tage of the Wire Connections Using a voltmeter check the wire connections on the Vehicle Interface Cable Wire Connection Voltage Constant power red 12V 24V without the key in and with the door closed...

Page 30: ...ch light going from blinking to solid green c If upload is unsuccessful i e you receive a different LED status light pattern the upload must be attempted again There are some instances where upload is...

Page 31: ...e centimeters cm Tip If you re measuring in inches in convert to cm using of in x 2 54 of cm Convert any fractional inches to decimal first before calculating the cm 1 Vehicle Width Distance between t...

Page 32: ...ter of the forward facing lens a Measure the distance from the ground outside to the floor of the cab and record the number b Measure from the floor of the cab to the forward facing lens If needed you...

Page 33: ...devices the first 3 LED lights turn green If vehicle network ECM connections are installed the 4th center LED light turns green as well If brakes and or turn signals are hard wired the 5th brakes 6th...

Page 34: ...buttons on the device The center LED light starts green disappears and then re appears green Let go when it re appears b If upload is successful all LED status lights will light up one by one from le...

Page 35: ...the driver s seat Installation of the Remote Push Button contains the following subsections 1 Mount the Remote Push Button 2 Assign the Input in the Lytx Installation Tool For Standard size Materials...

Page 36: ...Lytx Installation Tool 2 Assign GIO C Blue to Remote Record Button 3 Test the installation Press either blue button on the device to manually record an event The LED status lights on the ER SV2 devic...

Page 37: ...cal cables that are pinched or frayed may be found on vehicles where the electrical connection was incorrectly installed Further cables and wires may become worn or exposed over time due to contact wi...

Page 38: ...r for 12V 24V with the ignition on Check the vehicle fuse for that circuit The Model and Device Serial Number do not appear in the Lytx Install ation Tool There may be an issue with Windows Firewall P...

Page 39: ...9 Connections The wires may be reversed over the CAN Coupler Ensure that the Yellow wire is on the CAN_HI Y side of the Coupler and the Green wire is on the CAN_LO G side J1939 Connections Ensure that...

Page 40: ...the entire length of the wire for damage cuts Fix any issues The ER SV2 device does not come out of Hibernate mode when the ignition is activated There may be an issue with the brown wire connection...

Page 41: ...and hold either of the blue manual record buttons on the Window Unit until the 3 center LED status lights turn blue hold for about 30 seconds After they light up let go of the button 2 Immediately pre...

Page 42: ...ights provides the status of a different component of the device as shown below Please note l All LED status lights will turn red to start Each LED will turn green when if the corres ponding feature i...

Page 43: ...e from the left to right until all are lit indicating the check in was successful The device may be in an area with poor reception Try re locating to a different area and re testing the signal 4 Vehic...

Page 44: ...rn Signal is properly assigned in the Lytx Installation Tool Check the connection point and inspect the corresponding wiring for cuts or damage 7 Right turn signal Verify that the Right Turn Signal is...