FleetLynx AMG1000ALx-VCM Installation Manual Download Page 1

AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide

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Installation Guide (AMG1000ALx-VCM)

 1.0 Safety & Regulatory Information

Important safety and regulatory information on the AMG unit may be found on on page 15 
this installation guide.

 2.0 Kit Contents

There are four AMG aftermarket kits for light-duty/passenger vehicles:

AMG1000BLx-VCM kits include the “Backpack Antenna” and will be used in the 
majority of cases, where both the base unit and the antenna are to be installed in 
the vehicle interior. Instructions for the AMG1000BLx-VCM kit installation are not 
included here, but are available online. 

AMG1000BOx-VCM kits include the “Backpack Antenna” and will be used in the 
majority of cases, where both the base unit and the antenna are to be installed in 
the vehicle interior. Instructions for the AMG1000BOx-VCM kit installation are not 
included here, but are available online. 

AMG1000AOx-VCM kits include the “External Antenna” and should be used when it 
is necessary to install the antenna on the cab exterior or if specifically requested by 
the “fleet” customer. Instructions for the AMG1000AOx-VCM kit installation are not 
included here, but are available online.

AMG1000ALx-VCM kits include the “External Antenna” and should be used when it 
is necessary to install the antenna on the vehicle exterior or if specifically requested 
by the “fleet” customer.

This is the installation guide for the AMG1000ALx-VCM kit as shown in Figure 1.

CAUTION: 

Be sure to thoroughly review the safety and regulatory information before installing and 

activating the AMG unit.

Advanced Mobile Gateway AMG1000 
Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle

Summary of Contents for AMG1000ALx-VCM

Page 1: ...both the base unit and the antenna are to be installed in the vehicle interior Instructions for the AMG1000BOx VCM kit installation are not included here but are available online AMG1000AOx VCM kits...

Page 2: ...the AMG itself Turn the truck on and check for existing lamps warning lights or anything out of the ordinary Investigate issues as needed before beginning the install this thorough pre install exam he...

Page 3: ...be installed Odometer the vehicle odometer reading from the dash Figure 2 AMG Serial Number Step 2 Call 1 877 955 3122 Call this number once the information from Step 1 is obtained A customer service...

Page 4: ...rrounding metal objects The mounting surface should be no thicker than To mount the antenna a hole in diameter must be drilled or punched into the surface For roof mounts remove any material on the un...

Page 5: ...nd the base of the antenna Finally feed the cables to the AMG inside the cab A good install location will be one that Is not visible to the driver Will allow the technician to be able to see all four...

Page 6: ...Duty Vehicles The wiring harness for Light Duty Passenger Vehicles comes with two add a circuit devices Figure 5 Wiring Harness for Light Duty Passenger Vehicles Note There are two cellular antenna co...

Page 7: ...e found near the fuse panel and or stereo Alternatively the shorter GND2 wire can be used if there is a chassis ground point close to the AMG Connect the Ignition Sensor wire to a spare fuse position...

Page 8: ...ion and accessory using a DMM or 12V circuit tester Refer to vehicle owner s manual or service manual if necessary 5 Disconnect the vehicle s negative battery terminal 6 Remove fuse and install the ad...

Page 9: ...imp as shown in Figure 10 Figure 10 4 Add a Circuit Device Fuse Insertion 9 Attach the ring terminal of the GND1 long black wire to a good chassis ground point inside the cab These can usually be foun...

Page 10: ...om the AMG The 4 lights on the AMG are visible so that proper operation of the AMG may be confirmed No wires are loose or unsecured Securing the unit using Screws preferred The unit may be secured to...

Page 11: ...e normally inside the cab The gasket attached to the underside of the antenna acts as a moisture seal which prevents moisture from entering the vehicle To attach the antenna first remove the nut Feed...

Page 12: ...Mount this side towards front of vehicle Note The gasket attached to the underside of the antenna acts as a moisture seal which prevents moisture from entering the vehicle Remove any material on the u...

Page 13: ...op AMG IEEE 802 11b g radio must be in adhoc mode factory default AMG serial number of the unit to be checked must be known Procedure Step 1 Start the truck and wait at least 90 seconds to allow the A...

Page 14: ...call 1 877 955 3122 for installation assistance Once all of the required status indications have been confirmed on the AMG Diagnostics page re install the dashboard Ensure that the AMG Serial Number...

Page 15: ...e outside with a clear line of sight to the sky If the vehicle is already outside check the position of the backpack antenna making sure it is parallel to the ground and not obstructed by any metal ob...

Page 16: ...ng should not be attempted by the user There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing to factory qualified personnel N essayez pas de r parer cet quipement vous m me R f rez toutes rev...

Page 17: ...ration is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause interference and This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the d...

Page 18: ...autres utilisateurs il faut choisir le type d antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonn e quivalente p i r e ne d passe pas l intensit n cessaire l tablissement d une communicatio...

Page 19: ...ING FROM SUCH USE AND 3 BUYER AGREES TO INDEMNIFY DEFEND AND HOLD VECIMA HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS DAMAGES LOSSES COSTS EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH...

Page 20: ...tion Guide 20 Third Party Software License Agreement License agreement information for third party software utilized in the FleetLynx AMG unit may be obtained from the document located at http www fle...

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