VAC
User’s
Guide
I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601
000-0144-01
Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email:
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Using the attached hex key tighten the hex nuts to secure the swivel points. The bracket is not
supposed to be adjustable. Failure of tightening the hex nuts will result in assembly failure.
Attach the 9-pin circular connector of the VAC-to-PCM cable (Item 4) to the circular connector
on the back of the VAC.
Route the VAC-to-PCM cable through the hole in the VAC mounting bracket and route all the
way to the vehicle interface location.
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Use the vehicle’s pre-existing cable-routing channels (where other cables are also run
throughout the vehicle) to prevent the cable from being damaged during vehicle use or
maintenance.
Installing VAC-TO-PCM Harness
The VAC-TO-PCM Harness connects the VAC to the vehicle. Through the harness, the VAC system
will get power from the vehicle, and have the ability to receive commands from the vehicle via the I.D.
Systems Serial Data Interface (IDSY SDI) protocol. Installation of this cable must be performed
according to the instructions below for the VAC system to operate properly.
Vehicle Cable Harness
Cable Pin-Out:
Pin
Color
Signal Name
Comments
1 RED
POWER Power
(+)-
TO REGULATED 6.5 VDC
2
BLACK
POWERRTN Power return (-) -
TO 6.5 VDC RETURN
3 WHITE
ISEN(-)
IDSY SDI SIMO (OPTIONAL)
4 GREEN
RELAYIN
IDSY SDI SOMI (OPTIONAL)
5 ORANGE
RELAYOUT
IDSY SDI SCLK (OPTIONAL)
6 BLUE
VSEN1(-)
IDSY SDI INT_NCS (OPTIONAL)
7 WHITE/
BLACK
VSEN1(+)
IDSY SDI INTRPT (OPTIONAL)
8 RED/
BLACK
VSEN2(+)
IDSY SDI WAKEUP (OPTIONAL)
9 RED/
BLACK
N/C
NO CONNECT
Selecting the System’s Power and Ground Connections
Notes:
