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Install the OBC317 Unit

Installing the OBCClosedA vehicle data monitoring device that collects diagnostic information sent by the ECU and reports it to TrackIt. unit includes the following steps:

  1. Mounting & connecting the OBC317
  2. Installing the cellular antenna & GPS puck

Mounting & connecting the OBC317

Follow these steps to mount and connect your OBC for use:

See our Installation Warnings for vehicle devices before proceeding with the installation.
  1. If you have a Global System for Mobile (GSM) OBC, you will need to insert the provided SIM card into the SIM card slot.

OBC SIM card slot

  1. Secure the OBC to the supplied mounting bracket using the screws provided. (A to A)

Mounting bracket clearly showing holes for two sets of screws. Back of the OBC showing screw-in points.

  1. Secure the OBC mounting bracket to a location in the vehicleClosedAll machines used as a means of production on a construction site or at a batch plant. that is suitable for use, adhering to the Installation Warnings. Additionally, the holes for screwing the bracket to the vehicle should extend past the area covered by the OBC to allow the bracket to be fastened to the vehicle with the OBC already attached. (B to Vehicle)
  2. Connect the 44 D-Sub High Density Connector (HD-44) that is part of the OBCPIGOCTO cable to the OBC device. This will ready the OBC to be connected to either the RDT-A7.0 or early configurations of the Samsung Galaxy Tab® E.

On the first power up, it is normal for the OBC LED to blink in patterns. See Verify OBC Functionality.

Installing the cellular antenna & GPS puck

We recommend testing the OBC in the service area before permanently installing the antenna and GPS puck.

Depending on the antenna you ordered, you will mount the cellular antenna on the mirror or the roof. Shark fin antennas are mounted on the roof, and whip antennas can be mounted to roofs or mirrors. If the whip antenna is meant to be mounted to mirrors, we will include a metal bracket with the orderClosedIndividual requests for specific materials that are associated with a job. Some jobs may consist of multiple orders of varying products..

GPS pucks are only included with the whip antennas because the 2N1 Roof Mount GPS/Cell Shark Fin and the 2N1 GPS/Cell Wedge have both GPS and cellular functionality.

Before mounting your antenna or GPS puck, ensure they:

  • Have a clear view of the sky
  • Are not covered by an embedded-wire glass defroster
  • Will not be operating directly within 8 inches (20 cm) of a person
  • Are not covered by metal of any kind or thickness
  • Will not be covered with moisture
  • Have a minimum 4-inch clearance from metal objects
  • Are not located in high-vibration areas
  • Will not be compromised by regular operations of the vehicle
  • Are accessible for maintenance and/or removal

After installing the antenna and/or GPS puck, connect them to the back of the OBC via coaxial cables. The cables should be tightened beyond finger tight (snug).

With the OBC connected to the engine diagnosticsClosedTrackable vehicle data reported by the ECU. Such information allows a company to proactively monitor the health of equipment. and cellular antenna and GPS, you will want to verify the OBC is functional.