In-Vehicle Installation Guidelines for FOX3-2G/3G/4G and BOLERO40 Series
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INTRODUCTION
This document provides all the necessary information to allow your Lantronix products
(e.g. FOX3 vehicle
telematics device)
to be properly and safely installed. Before beginning the installation of your product, the
installation technician must read completely these Application notes and the hardware manual of the used
product. Important information contained herein is to prevent damages of the used Lantronix product.
This document is applicable only for the following Lantronix devices:
•
FOX3-2G/3G/4G series,
•
BOLERO40 series,
•
DISCO-B4/GLONASS/B5-MAGNET
This document is only addressed to qualified personnel which are well skilled in electronical/electrical
installation and not addressed to private consumers/end users. The installation, implementing or setting
into operation of the product can only be performed by these qualified personnel.
1.1
Installation guidelines and importance of connection for all Lantronix
products
Read these precautions carefully before installing one of the AVL devices in a vehicle. Proper installation
of the Lantronix products requires the installer to have a good understanding of automotive electronics,
systems and well skilled in electronical/electrical installation. Secure placement or installation is the
owner's responsibility. Lantronix shall not be liable for any accident by improper placement or installation
of devices.
1.1.1
Importance of connection
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Before beginning any wiring procedure, be sure you understand the wiring diagram added (see Figure 2)
in this document for your particular model. A summary of hints is also given in this diagram.
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Turn car ignition off before making any connection.
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Apply power to the Lantronix device only when all connections have been made properly. FIRST complete
all the connections required among the device according to the instructions given in this document and
then FINALLY apply power to the unit by connecting the positive pole (+IN) of the device to a vehicle
(+12V or +24V) power source.
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Use a common ground point for all ground wires of the device. Improper grounding can create a fault
current.
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Prevent second ground connection path between your Lantronix device and vehicle, which may create
ground loops between your unit and vehicle accessories. These ground loops can damage the device (see
Fig. 2 in this document).
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The ground-mounted antennas or the device case may often create a fault current, if improper grounding
is made.
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To prevent a second ground path during installing the device, first install the GNSS/GSM antenna, then
connect the negative pole of the device (GND) to the vehicle's battery (-) negative terminal and, when
you are sure that all other connections are properly made, apply power to the device by connecting the
positive pole of the device (+IN) to vehicle battery (+) positive terminal or any other (+12V or +24V)
power source.
