Teletrac Prism TM, Installation Information

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Teletrac, Inc. - Prism TM Information and Installation Guide
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PRISM TM I
NSTALLATION
I
NSTRUCTIONS
This unit covers the installation of the PRISM TM . We will take a look at the equipment and walk
through a typical installation. As a note, this section does not cover the programming of the
PRISM TM .
NOTE: This section discusses a typical installation in a step-by-step fashion. Please e-mail the
Field Service group for questions concerning special installations.
PRE-INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
a) Perform a Pre-installation Vehicle Checkout. Ensure that major electrical/mechanical
components are in working order in the event anything happens to the vehicle at a later date.
Check the headlamps, air conditioner, dome lights, turn signals, radio, windshield wipers and,
if at all possible, start the vehicle engine.
b) Prior to beginning the PRISM TM installation, record the unit’s IP address and vehicle ID on
the installation form. The stickers, created at the time of provisioning, need to be affixed to
the installation forms. A set of these forms is to be left with the customer and a set placed in
their file. This reduces the need to uninstall the unit then reinstall it in order to find the unit’s
number. The units will have their MIN activated upon provisioning in the metro. Upon MIN
activation Teletrac starts paying for it’s use and therefore, units should be installed as quickly
as possible and not kept in stock.
c) Next, remove the courtesy light fuse in order to avoid running the vehicles battery down
during installation.
d) Before beginning any work you will need to find suitable locations for the following equipment.
As a courtesy, all equipment will be installed in a manner that will conceal its location, usually
behind the dashboard. You will need a flat surface for mounting. Also, keep in mind that
coax for the antennas must be run behind panels and in pillars. Review the equipment
location with the customer and obtain their approval.
PRISM TM Transceiver
Combo antennas
Cable runs
MDT
12 VDC and ground spots
e) While you are determining the mounting location use the system layout as a reference to plan
the wiring harness routing and connection points. Typical locations are under or behind the
vehicle dashboard. Avoid places with extreme vibration, heat or moisture.
f) Once the hardware is mounted and when you are making the wiring connections, hold the
PRISM TM in place and route the unit’s wiring harness to the connection point at the target
wire. Cut the wires to the correct length and make the connections. Once the first installation
is complete you can prepare the rest of the equipment (harnesses) in advance of the actual
installation.
NOTE
: Due to the importance of the connections, it is mandatory that all connections be either
Soldered or Crimped with the proper crimping tool . Wrap and tape, Scotch-Loc., or T-Tap
connections MAY NOT BE USED when installing this system.