ME401-2
M-Tec ME401-2, Technical Manual v.1.3a, September 2012
Page 10
Installing the unit
Practical installation advice
•
It is very important to be careful when installing the unit, as incorrect
installation will reduce the quality of the GPS position reports (Ex. could be a
jump in position or showing speed while parking) or in the worst case
scenario will prevent the unit performing any position reporting at all.
The unit must NOT be installed beneath metal plates or inside closed metal
compartments. Incorrect installation will also reduce the standby time of the
battery inside the unit.
•
The unit must be mounted either horizontally or vertically (sideways) using either
screws or strips. The unit
must not
be installed with the interface/supply cable
hanging down, as this definitely will reduce the GPS sensitivity.
Optimize the placement of the unit to increase the aerial view (through windows
etc.) as much as possible. For hiding the unit, make sure it is only mounted beneath
plastic parts or similar parts (wood), but not beneath metal parts.
•
To reduce hum and noise in the FM radio it is recommended to place the unit at a
minimum distance of 20 inches (50 cm) from the radio or the loudspeakers.
Connections
The connections depend on the type of vehicles / machines etc. in which the GSM/GPS
unit is to be installed. In the table below the possible connections are listed for the ME401-
2 device.
The connections may differ for other variants of the ME401 device. Please contact your
nearest sales office, distributor or “Reseller” for further information about the availability of
other variants in your area.
No.
Wire
(color code)
ME401-2 function
1
Red
Supply v12V / +24V
2
White
Digital input 1
3
Brown
Digital input 2 Ignition
4
Grey
Digital input 3 / ID06
5
Pink
Digital input 4
6
Green
1-Wire input
7
Yellow
Digital output 1
8
Blue
Common ground
Power supply
The unit
must
be connected to 12V or +24V battery voltage through a 1 amp. fuse.
The use of a fused supply wire is important for not damaging the wires related to the unit in
case of a short circuit etc.
