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About the device
EATON TFX INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
6046279-001
September 2019
www.eaton.com
1.1.3 Intended use
The device is used to wirelessly transmit CAN data from
a vehicle or machine according to the GSM and UMTS
standards. GPRS, EDGE, and HSPA are supported.
In interface mode, CAN data can be transmitted to other
devices such as PCs, smartphones or tablets for display
or evaluation.
Depending on the model, the device features two external
antenna ports. You can connect a GNSS antenna and a
mobile communications antenna to the external
antenna ports.
The device is suitable for use in mobile and stationary
systems for industry, small businesses, and in agricultural
and forestry machinery.
The device can be used in environments that require
protection class IP6K7 and mounted as specified herein.
INFORMATION
Protection class IP6K7 is only ensured when all the device
connectors except the micro-USB port are provided with
plug connectors or corresponding protection caps /
protection plugs.
Only use the device within the permitted temperature range
and the other parameters specified in the technical data.
Any use other than that described under Intended use is
considered to be not intended use.
MISUSE
The device does not comply with Directive 2014/34/EU and
may not be used in potentially explosive areas.
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
The device must only be put into operation by qualified
technicians and electricians with advanced knowledge of
electrical engineering and fieldbus systems.
The specialist personnel must know the contents of this
manual and have access to the manual at all times.
NOTICE
Property damage.
Any defective device must be inspected and repaired by a
trained Eaton service technician.
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Do not open the device housing yourself.
1.1.4 Conformity
For details of the corresponding approval tests, see chapter
Certification and qualification.
The device meets the requirements of the following
standards and legal requirements:
Compliance with CE
This device complies with the directives, standards,
and normative documents listed in the chapter
Certification and qualification.
Compliance with FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
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The device may not cause harmful interference.
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The device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
See chapter Certification and qualification
Compliance with E1
This device has been approved by the KBA
(Kraftfahrtbundesamt, Federal Office for Motor
Traffic) as compliant with Regulation No. 10. See
Chapter Certification and qualification.
INFORMATION
For more information about compliance, see the Annex
of this Device Manual. See chapter Certification
and qualification.
Should you have any questions, simply contact the support
team. See chapter Service and support.
1.2 Device functions
The available models differ in the interfaces they offer.
TFX Internal Antenna
With this device, you can log position data and transmit and
receive CAN data via a mobile phone network. The CAN
data can be transmitted directly (real-time mode) or it can
be logged and transmitted at a later time. In logging mode,
the CAN data is saved to the device and can subsequently
be transmitted.
TFX External Antenna
The device has the same functions as the TFX Internal
Antenna, but instead of the integrated antenna, it has
external antenna ports for mobile radio and position
tracking (GNSS).
1.2.1 Available models
Table 1: Available TFX models
Model
Eaton Part
number
Battery
CAN
Ext.
antenna
WLAN /
Bluetooth
Mobile
radio
Internal
Antenna 102EC77303A No
1
No
No
3G
External
Antenna 102EC77304A No
1
Yes
Yes
3G
