MicroNet SmarTab 8, Hardware Manual

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Single Wire CANBus
The Micronet SmarTab 8 provides a single wire CANBus port through its enhanced cradle. Please refer
to the detailed description of the enhanced cradle
Single Wire CAN .
SAE J1708
The Micronet SmarTab 8 provides a J1708 port through its enhanced cradle. Please refer to the detailed
description of the enhanced cradle
SAE J1708 .
4. Micronet SmarTab 8 Cradle
Overview
The Micronet SmarTab 8 Platform offers two types of vehicle cradles with secure, protected device
mounting and electronic connection in the vehicle. Compatible with a standard “RAM” mounting arm, the
cradle is easy to install and position for the driver to use in an agitated vehicle cabin environment.
The two models of the Micronet SmarTab 8 Cradle available are the Standard Cradle Model and Enhanced
Cradle Model – each various supporting features and connection interfaces.
A Micronet SmarTab 8 Device "Lock" option is available on both the Standard and Enhanced Cradle models
to allow a "Fixed-Mounted" solution operation only, which prevents the
removal of the device. For more
details, refer to Fix Mount Lock on page 23.
ELD Mandate
The ELD (Electronic Logging Device) Mandate in the USA requires that electronic devices are always
connected to the vehicle to obtain telematics information for HOS. Since the Micronet SmarTab, 8 is a
portable device, and all telematics information is stored on the device, the cradle is equipped with an LED
and Buzzer to alert when the device is not docked while the vehicle’s ignition switch is ON. This LED and
Buzzer warns and reminds the driver to dock the device in the cradle.