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PeopleNet TABLET 
Installation Guide 

Version 1.1

 

 
A guide for new TABLET & new OBC installations. 
 
(Refer to the 

PeopleNet TABLET Upgrade Guide 

if upgrading  

from classic OBC to TABLET.) 

Summary of Contents for TABLET

Page 1: ...Optional Image PeopleNet TABLET Installation Guide Version 1 1 A guide for new TABLET new OBC installations Refer to the PeopleNet TABLET Upgrade Guide if upgrading from classic OBC to TABLET ...

Page 2: ...ersion Description of Version Date Completed 1 0 Initial Draft Pete L 12 06 2010 1 1 Potential Candidate Matt H 1 10 11 1 2 Release Candidate Matt H 1 13 11 1 3 Updated Tablet Photo Josh 2 3 11 PeopleNet TABLET is a trademark of PeopleNet Communications Corporation ...

Page 3: ...1 TABLET Installation 12 Mounting the TABLET Dock 12 DC DC Installation 13 Connecting the DC DC Power Supply to the PeopleNet System 13 Mounting the DC DC Power Supply 14 Connecting Power to the DC DC Power Supply 15 Plugging in TABLET Dock Keyboard and Speaker 16 FIRMWARE DOWNLOAD 17 g3 Firmware Download Process 18 SYNCHRONIZATION 19 TABLET OBC Synchronization Process 20 INSTALLATION EXAMPLES 21 ...

Page 4: ...7 FIGURE 4 DC DC POWER SUPPLY KIT 8 FIGURE 5 SPEAKER KIT OPTIONAL 9 FIGURE 6 GENTLY TIGHTEN CONNECTORS UNTIL SNUG 13 FIGURE 7 DC DC POWER SUPPLY WIRES 15 FIGURE 8 TABLET DOCK CONNECTIONS 16 FIGURE 9 USB CONNECTION WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE AND ZIP TIE 16 FIGURE 10 MOUNTED TABLET BRACKET 22 FIGURE 11 MOUNTED TABLET DEVICE NO KEYBOARD 22 FIGURE 12 MOUNTED TABLET DEVICE FRONT VIEW 23 ...

Page 5: ...Before You Begin An inventory of documentation and hardware before you install a new TABLET ...

Page 6: ...stallation Manual before proceeding with this guide These include the following three procedures Mounting the g3 onboard computer OBC Mounting and connecting antennas Connecting the Main Cable to the OBC and the vehicle s power source Figure 1 PeopleNet Installation Manual TABLET This is the TABLET device itself and the TABLET in the TABLET Dock Figure 2 The TABLET device Part M 010 0250 ...

Page 7: ... Install Kit The TABLET Dock Install Kit contains the following items pictured in Figure 3 Qty Part Description Part 1 TABLET Dock H 053 0503 1 TABLET Interface Cable L 016 0510 1 L Support Brace H 050 0110 4 8 32 x 1 PH PAN H 048 0500 Figure 3 TABLET Dock and Install Kit Part M 010 0256 ...

Page 8: ...art Description DC DC power supply with power cord 15 Amp fuse and holder Figure 4 DC DC Power Supply Kit Additional Parts In addition to the parts listed above and shown in Figure 4 you will need the following parts Additional Parts Zip ties to secure excess cabling 4 screws to mount the power supply 1 butt connector to attach the fuse holder Electrical tape Part E 006 0505 ...

Page 9: ...Communications All rights reserved Speaker Kit Optional equipment The Speaker Kit includes the following items pictured in figure 5 Qty Part Description Part 1 Speaker H 040 0501 1 Speaker Mounting Bracket 2 Thumb Screws Figure 5 Speaker Kit Optional ...

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Page 11: ...Installation Installation instructions for TABLET and related hardware ...

Page 12: ...BLET Dock below Mounting the TABLET Dock You will need the TABLET Dock Installation Kit for this procedure 1 Determine a physical mounting location for the TABLET Dock that will not Impede the driver s vision or Cause damage to the truck from the weight of the device Refer to Installation Examples on page 22 for pictures of a mounted TABLET Dock 2 Bolt the TABLET Dock to the L Support Brace 3 Secu...

Page 13: ...wer Supply to the PeopleNet System 1 Locate the two blue barrel connectors one from the Main Cable for explanation refer to the PeopleNet Installation Manual and one from the TABLET Interface Cable 2 Plug both connectors into their corresponding connectors on the DC DC Power Supply 3 Use pliers to gently tighten the connectors until snug Figure 6 Gently Tighten Connectors until Snug ...

Page 14: ...potentially cause a fire Securely mounted The DC DC Power Supply must be held in place by four screws If it cannot be secured by four screws zip ties can be used to secure it to a solid object such as a support brace behind the dash Continuously cool and dry The DC DC Power Supply must be kept away from major heat sources and protected from the elements such as water 2 Mount the DC DC Power Supply...

Page 15: ...g a butt connector attach the red wire from the DC DC Power Supply to the fuse holder 2 Connect the other end of the fuse holder to a 15 Amp power source This may be the same source that is used for g3 power Important Do not connect the 15 Amp fuse in series with the 5 Amp fuse go directly to the vehicle s power source 3 Secure the black grounding wire and silver shielding wire to a secure reliabl...

Page 16: ...ape and secure the wire 3 Wrap electrical tape around the USB connection for protection and secure the USB cables with a zip tie to form strain relief loop Figure 9 USB Connection with Electrical Tape and Zip Tie 4 Optional equipment Connect the speaker to the TABLET Dock a Connect the male stereo plug of the speaker to the back of the TABLET Dock b Connect the paired red and black wires from the ...

Page 17: ...Firmware Download Process for updating the g3 OBC firmware ...

Page 18: ...hronization see TABLET OBC Synchronization Process on page 20 If the OBC needs a firmware update the PeopleNet Download Utility will automatically launch and will ask you Would you like to update the OBC 2 Press Yes to continue The download will begin and last about 7 10 minutes The screen will display Download Complete as each software packet is successfully downloaded The download will not be co...

Page 19: ...Synchronization Process for activating the TABLET and the OBC ...

Page 20: ...t Yes a If the g3 OBC is currently active in the PFM PeopleNet Feet Manager select No 3 Enter your Installer Number and press the Tab key 4 Enter your Truck Number 5 Press SUBMIT If the 2 nd green LED stops flashing and the screen has not changed press Data Call to continue the installation The screen will eventually change and you will receive a message confirming successful installation Process ...

Page 21: ...Installation Examples Pictures from a successful installation ...

Page 22: ...2 2010 PeopleNet Communications All rights reserved Three Views of a Tablet Installation Three Views of a Tablet Installation Figure 10 Mounted Tablet Bracket Figure 11 Mounted Tablet Device No Keyboard ...

Page 23: ...23 2010 PeopleNet Communications All rights reserved Three Views of a Tablet Installation Figure 12 Mounted Tablet Device Front View ...

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Page 25: ...Still Have Questions If you still have questions or want additional training please take advantage of the additional resources in this section ...

Page 26: ... Click on the PeopleNet University icon on the main page when logging into the PFM The page is always available in the PFM by clicking the Refresh button for your web browser 2 Type www peoplenetuniversity com into a browser window US Headquarters Canada Contact PeopleNet PeopleNet Canada 888 346 3486 4400 Baker Road 1100 Burloak Dr Suite 300 952 368 9320 Fax Minnetonka MN 55343 8684 Burlington On...

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