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Where to mount the device
Where the
device is mounted depends partly on the type of asset, but the device’s long harness enables a
variety of options.
The most important thing to remember is to first hold the device where you intend to mount it and test for
Network and GPS
before
you start
drilling holes. You perform the test by pressing the device’s status
button and reading the LED status lights. If the LEDs do not indicate successful connection to Network
and a GPS location fix, repeat the test elsewhere on the asset until network connection and GPS fix are
successful.
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Make sure the asset itself is not located where the network or GPS signals may be diminished during
installation, for example, under a metal shed.
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Even though the device is IP67 rated, keep the device clear of moving parts or areas that will expose
the device to road debris or high-pressure water spray. Also, do not mount the device next to any
heat-generating machinery.
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Good spots for mounting on trailers include on top of the trailer’s tongue or the hitch rail, side rails or
front bulkhead.
1. Use the included mounting hardware.
Do not use rivets or countersink screws. Do not
over torque.
Over torqueing or using the wrong mounting hardware can cause the plastic
surrounding the mounting hole to crack.
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Installation requiring the use of a ladder
is not
advised. However, if working at height, it is your
responsibility to ensure use of safety equipment and proper safety procedures are followed.
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The device’s omnidirectional antennas allow the device to be mounted facing up or sideways, facing
out.
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Do not
mount the device facing down, underneath the asset because ground reflections will impair
signal reception and reporting accuracy.
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Be aware that mounting the device under the floor, especially if it is an enclosed metal trailer or
container, as opposed to an open flatbed, can limit connectivity and data. transmission. As already
mentioned, always confirm the status of network signal and GPS by us
ing the device’s status
button and status LEDs at the precise mounting location
before
mounting the device.
How to mount the device
