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V A C ™ – A W I R E L E S S F L E E T M A N A G E M E N T D E V I C E

VAC – User’s Guide

VAC™

IDS Gateway™

IDS WAN Console™

I.D. Systems, Inc.

1 University Plaza • 6

Floor

Hackensack, NJ 07601

Phone 201.996.9000 • Fax 201.996.9144

www.id-systems.com

Summary of Contents for Vehicle Asset Communicator

Page 1: ...I D SYSTEMS INC VAC Vehicle Asset Communicator A Wireless Fleet Management Device VAC User sGuide Version 3 1 x...

Page 2: ...E S S F L E E T M A N A G E M E N T D E V I C E VAC User s Guide VAC IDS Gateway IDS WAN Console I D Systems Inc 1 University Plaza 6th Floor Hackensack NJ 07601 Phone 201 996 9000 Fax 201 996 9144 w...

Page 3: ...tdown Blank VAC In Motion 3 0 x 11 03 03 Now Using New Enclosure 3 1 x 03 11 04 O T versions for new enclosure Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability I D Systems Inc assumes no responsibility for any...

Page 4: ...ions not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Compliance Statement Part 15 247 This device complies with Part 15 247 of t...

Page 5: ...unting Location 11 Mounting the VAC 11 INSTALLING VAC TO PCM HARNESS 12 Vehicle Cable Harness 12 Selecting the System s Power and Ground Connections 12 FINISHING THE INSTALLATION 13 System Configurati...

Page 6: ...MOTION SAFETY FEATURE OPTIONAL STANDARD AND MASTER USERS 30 BATTERY ROTATION OPTIONAL MODULE ALL USERS 30 Battery Request 31 Battery Validation 32 Battery Request Troubleshooting 33 SECURITY MODULE OP...

Page 7: ...n addition those who perform vehicle maintenance will better understand the implications of parts replacement or rewiring Finally VAC troubleshooting is more easily understood with an understanding of...

Page 8: ...nterface and runs an embedded computer application Information about the attached vehicle is communicated from the VAC over the wireless infrastructure of Gateways to I D Systems software refer to the...

Page 9: ...ts 825 0111 01 Vehicle Asset Communicator Mounting Bracket During hardware installation and system configuration a test sheet must be filled out and sent via mail or fax to I D Systems Inc to certify...

Page 10: ...ng a different tool I D Systems will bear no responsibility for resulting installation failures System Connections Overview Figure 2 System Diagram 1 VAC Vehicle Asset Communicator User interface and...

Page 11: ...cedure Select a location on the dash area of the vehicle to mount the VAC o The operator of the vehicle should be able to view the VAC s display and access the keypad and optional ID reader while sitt...

Page 12: ...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 ve...

Page 13: ...rdless of the condition of the vehicle The only time the supply is discontinued is when the vehicle s battery is unplugged The interface should be the cleanest possible power source free from noise an...

Page 14: ...location tracking Enhanced maintenance efficiencies Significant cost savings To achieve the above benefits the VAC is designed to implement several critical Fleet Management functions including Drive...

Page 15: ...ions see Basic Operation LCD Keypad ID Reader on page 16 These features are Logging onto the vehicle to gain access o Identifying himself herself using an ID either by typing the ID or through an ID d...

Page 16: ...ay is used in Menu Selection Mode Digit Entry Mode and Pager Mode Keypad 20 Key Rugged with Tactile Keys 20 Key Keypad The keypad allows the driver to make menu selections in Menu Selection Mode type...

Page 17: ...screen Keypad 20 Key Rugged with Tactile Keys Up arrow and down arrow scroll through screen data Left arrow and right arrow scroll through menu options ESC Return to previous screen ENTER Confirm the...

Page 18: ...vious screen 0 9 Press these keys to enter a digit at the current cursor location Access Control All Users Logging on and off the Vehicle Access Control Overview One feature of the VAC is to prevent u...

Page 19: ...c card or iButton The ID method is usually chosen to match that which the driver already uses for other access control purposes such as doorway entry The Access ID number may not be the same as the em...

Page 20: ...ot appear A PIN code will then be requested if the system is configured to have PIN Use the numeric keys to enter PIN After entering PIN hidden by characters for security press ENTER key If no PIN is...

Page 21: ...default maintenance ID and PIN only available on new VACs prior to first database synchronization ADMIN H User Logged in using default administrative ID and PIN only available on new VACs prior to fir...

Page 22: ...tch driver ID set using Console s System Admin Tool 5 Invalid driver ID Driver is not registered in the authorized access control database set using Console s System Admin Tool or driver s medical tra...

Page 23: ...A Safety Checklists All Users An important safety and maintenance related feature of the VAC is to provide on screen on vehicle electronic vehicle inspection checklists As required by the OSHA vehicle...

Page 24: ...otification allows drives to identify and transmit vehicle safety issues directly to maintenance employees without driving the vehicle to the maintenance area This leads to more proactive response to...

Page 25: ...ion Available responses along bottom line of screen separated by characters indicates more responses available by scrolling with right arrow key Asterisked selection shows selected response Press righ...

Page 26: ...therefore the page will be in the Inbox of the VAC that the driver is assigned to until the page is deleted or expires If the driver logs off of a vehicle with a Driver page without deleting it and be...

Page 27: ...the page text Pages may or may not have additional responses for the driver to select from Regardless all pages create acknowledgements which are sent back to the sender when the VAC comes in range o...

Page 28: ...To Read a Message Scroll up or down until flashing cursor is on desired message make sure View is selected use right left arrow keys if necessary to select then press ENTER key Message Detail screen w...

Page 29: ...driver of the vehicle and requires no interaction for collection and transmission of utilization data The VAC will store utilization data in internal memory and transmit that data to any IDS Gateway...

Page 30: ...uld be replaced the battery rotation module is used by the vehicle operator to request a replacement for this battery With a prox card assigned to each battery the system can validate whether the oper...

Page 31: ...Req a short time period default five minutes may contain incorrect charger data unless corrective action is taken through the WANConsole s Battery Rotation Tool Battery Request Battery Request When LO...

Page 32: ...e Battery Recommendation Detail To view each recommendation scroll down see Two Way Text Paging guide Charger Area name designates a nearby charger location Chrg the charger number for depositing the...

Page 33: ...sing the high security module system wide forbidden zones can be set up using the Console see WANConsole User s Guide and also pre programmed into the VAC If any vehicle enters such a zone an alert wi...

Page 34: ...ve access scroll to Add User using the right left arrow keys and then press the ENTER key Add User screen Once in the Add User screen a User ID can be entered which will then be granted temporary acce...

Page 35: ...150 180 36 Volt Vehicle mA 100 120 140 48 Volt Vehicle mA 80 100 120 Power Interface Min Nominal Max Supply Voltage V 5 5 6 5 9 Memory Other Memory Other Spec RAM 256 KB RAM type Battery backed SRAM F...

Page 36: ...unication Scheme CSMA CD Antenna Embedded omni directional User Interface User Interface Spec Keypad keys 20 Keypad type Membrane polyester LCD display type STN LCD characters 80 20 x 4 Backlight LED...

Page 37: ...to 85 C Humidity 95 RH condensing Environmental Sealing NEMA 4x Mil Std 810E Method 506 3 Procedure III IP56 Vibration SAE J1455 Heavy Duty Truck Chassis Mount 1 1000 Hz 1 02 GRMS Mounting VAC Spec B...

Page 38: ...Guide Error Code E3301 a The above message indicates that the memory back up battery residing in the VAC has failed b Turn OFF the power of the unit by removing the VAC to PCM cable from the VAC for a...

Page 39: ...purchaser only and is not assignable or transferable to any other party This is the complete warranty for the VAC product manufactured by IDS IDS assumes no obligations or liability for additions or m...

Page 40: ...not effect the operation of VAC 9 Normal and customary wear and tear General Provisions This warranty sets forth the full extent of IDS s responsibilities regarding VAC repair replacement or refund o...

Page 41: ...and also deliver and send the VAC shipping and insurance prepaid to an authorized warranty service location Warranty service will be provided by one of IDS s authorized warranty service locations or...

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