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Chapter 2 SMART7 Installation
SMART7 Installation and Operation User Manual v6
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Figure 8: SMART7 Mounting Plate
2. The integrated magnets will hold the SMART7 on to the mounting plate.
To further secure the SMART7 to the mounting plate, use four M4X0.7 thread X 12 mm length screws that
pass through the mounting plate and into the SMART7 screw mounting holes. Torque the screws to 10 – 12
in-lbs.
3. Attach the mounting plate to the vehicle using screws through the mounting holes at each corner of the plate
or using adhesive tape.
Typically, attaching the mounting plate to the vehicle using adhesive tape is only used when SMART7 is
magnetically mounted to the mounting plate.
2.3 Connect the SMART7 to Data Communication Equipment
The SMART7 can communicate with other devices in the system, such as computers serial, Wi-Fi or Ethernet
ports. The SMART7 also has a CAN bus port for communication with other CAN bus compatible devices.
Wi-Fi and Ethernet are model dependent.
2.3.1 Serial Ports
The SMART7 has three serial ports: COM1, COM2 and COM3. These ports are available on the 14-pin Tyco
Ampseal connector. Refer to
Table 2: SMART7 Connector Pin-out
on page 21 for the pin out of this connector.
Port
RS-232
COM1
Yes
COM2
Yes
COM3
Yes
Table 8: SMART7
Serial Port Pro-
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