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VAC4 and VAC4S Hardware User’s Guide
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82-Vehicle Delayed Sync (Refer to Hardware Guide)
[REFERENCE] Certain data on the VAC is not up to date. This error will not display on the vehicle, only in the error
reports from the software.
Possible Cause(s) Action
VAC communication
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Drive the vehicle near the Wireless Asset Manager (WAM), or Access Point for Wi-Fi
systems, and wait 1-30 minutes.
VAC error
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Verify that other VACs synchronize with the system correctly by driving another
vehicle near the Wireless Asset Manager (WAM) or Wi-Fi Access Point, waiting 2
minutes, then checking the “Vehicle Configuration Status” report in
PowerFleet® Vision Pro™ software to verify Last Detected Date is the current date.
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If other VACs are synchronizing
o
Complete an RMA Request form (See Appendix A)
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Call PowerFleet’s Customer Service for an RMA number.
o
Only the VAC should be returned for analysis/repair.
o
Once VAC is removed, system MUST be hard-bypassed to use vehicle.
o
Follow instructions on how to hard-bypass the system. (See Appendix B)
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Run “CloneVAC” on the new VAC ( See Section 4 for instructions)
WAM/Modem
communication
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Verify that the WAM and Modem LEDs match the recommended state.
Refer to the WAM Installation QuickStart Guide.
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If the LEDs do not match the recommended state, reboot the WAM by unplugging the
WAM, waiting 30 seconds and plugging the WAM back in. Verify that the WAM and
Modem LEDs match the recommended state.
Refer to the WAM Installation QuickStart Guide.
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If rebooting the WAM does not work
o
Complete an RMA Request form (See Appendix A)
o
Call PowerFleet’s Customer Service for an RMA number.
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Only the WAM should be returned for analysis/repair.
Wi-Fi communication
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Verify the VAC is connected to the server.
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Update the Wi-Fi connection profile (SSID, Security method, credentials, etc.)
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Turn the Wi-Fi off.
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Turn the Wi-Fi on.
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If the VAC still does not communicate and the Wi-Fi status indicator displays no bars:
o
Complete an RMA Request form (See Appendix A)
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Call PowerFleet’s Customer Service for an RMA number.
o
Only the WAM should be returned for analysis/repair.