APLICOM A9 PRO User manual

APLICOM A9 PRO
Installation Guide rev. 1.0.0
This guide supports following devices
D108300 A9 PRO
Order code K521000
Important:
Please read this installation guide before the installation.
Aplicom Oy, P.O. Box 33, FI-44101 Äänekoski, Finland, Telephone [phone]
Business ID 0995791-7, Äänekoski
[email protected]
www.aplicom.com

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Package content
A9 PRO Unit
Power and IO cable for A9 PRO (D337300)
Dual lock fastener (4200100)
SIM card is also needed. Order card from teleoperator or from Aplicom.
Options
GPS antenna (D593563)
iButton reader for A9 (D337010)
Aplicom contactless CAN reader for 12..24V supply (D350650)
3PAD (D324310)
Figure 1.
Preparation and installing of the A9 PRO unit
The following steps must be made in right order to start the unit immediately for full operation.
1. Open the unit
2. Install SIM card
3. Close the unit
4. Connect external power cabling and other needed connections
5. Mechanically install the unit to carefully selected place
6. Connect the vehicle power supply to A9 wiring power supply with fuse protection
Insert the SIM card by opening the A9 PRO unit. Press locking lid on the other end of the device and at the same time lift up top case on locking side. Finally
remove entire top case carefully and insert the SIM. Figures 2, 3 and 4.
Connect the Power and IO cable (D337300) and GPS antenna (D593563). Figure 5.

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Figure 2.
Figure 3.
Figure 4.
Figure 5.
Mechanical Installation
Select the place of installation from a safe, dry and mechanically protected area. Avoid installation to places of direct sunlight and extreme temperature. Note
that unit includes internal GPRS and shouldn't be installed in metal cage. Unit's product label is installed under top cover.
Note! Install the A9 PRO unit as far away as possible (minimum 1 metres recommended) from the car radio and its antenna or other electrical devices to avoid
any interference.

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Select the installation method from following options:
Figure 6. With the dual lock fastener. Attach another half of the fastener to
the bottom of A9 PRO device and other half firmly to the surface on which the
unit shall be fixed. Use the fastener which is delivered in the package.
Figure 7. There are three mounting lugs on the sides of the A9 PRO device
cover. Install the A9 PRO device using these mounting lugs with the cable tie A.
Put the cable tie through the openings. There is also an optional cable tie
opening B which can be used. Maximum width of the cable tie is 4,8mm.
B
A

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Electrical Installation
•Read warnings chapter on page 10 on this document.
•Protect power supply lines (6,8...32Vdc) with 3A fuse at power supply end of line.
•Connect the cables to A9 PRO device and peripherals as advised in the connection guide. Figure 14.
•Install the A9 PRO unit as far away as possible (minimum 1 metres recommended) from the car radio and its antenna or other electrical devices to
avoid any interference.
•Additional information: Application note K505002 Cabling of Aplicom Products.
•Avoid ground loops! It is highly recommended to connect all A9 PRO and peripherals ground connections to a single point. It is also recommended
to use non-grounding antennas.
•Disconnecting ground lines shall not be done while the unit is connected to power supply of the vehicle. This will cause voltage leak between IO
connections causing possible problems in external devices connected to them.
•Internal GSM/GPRS antenna: Install the A9 PRO unit to a place where unit’s internal antenna have the best possible visibility to GSM/GPRS
network base stations.
•External GPS antenna: Install the GPS/GLONASS antenna to a place where it has the best possible open sky view. Please note that Aplicom
supplied antennas are installed inside the vehicle, on dashboard, on any surface, or windshield, depending on selected antenna type. The antennas
direction to satellites must be correct to have a good visibility of satellites. Only antennas that are separately specified and clearly stated to be used
outside of vehicle, can be installed so. Please refer to Aplicom documentation of the antenna.
•If the IGN -line is used ensure that it is connected to power line, in modern cars for example the lights etc. are pulse controlled.
•The GPS antenna connector contact retention is 1kg (min). Install the antenna with no disengagement force. If additional cable clamp is needed the
optional cable tie opening can be used. Figure 9. Notice that the cable angle shouldn't be too tight. Figure 8.
•A9 PRO unit with CAN bus functionality * do not include internal bus terminator resistor (120Ω).
* CAN bus is available as option.

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Notice that the cable angle shouldn't be too tight.
Figure 8. Figure 9.
Figure 10. Connector sticker

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Power and IO cable for A9
Pin 1, GND
Pin 2, PWR
Pin 3, DIN1/IGN/AD1/Pulse1 (default
IGN)
Pin 4, DIN2/AD2/Pulse2
Pin 5, OC
Pin 6, CANH
Pin 7, CANL
Pin 8, DIN3/AD3/Pulse3
Pin 9, GPIO
Black
Red
Green
Violet
Blue
Yellow
Grey
Orange
White
1-wire cable
Pin 1, 1-Wire PWR
Pin 2, 1-Wire Data
Pin 3, GND
SW CFG
Pin 1, A9 TxD
Pin 2, A9 RxD
Pin 3, GND
Used to SW configuration, COM1 port
(sw option) and SW debug.
Note! Use only Aplicom specific
cable.
Figure 11.
Figure 12.
Figure 13.

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Testing installation
If the unit has a default configuration
1. Connect the power on.
2. Status led is red when the software is started (this takes about 30s).
3. Status led is green when GPS fix is received (this takes about another 30s). Now the unit is working correctly.
If the unit has a service providers configuration follow their instruction, for example ensure that data is sended to the server.
NOTE! This connection guide contains only example connections, not exact application specific connection.

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Figure 14. Connection guide
Note! If DIN1 is in IGN use then DIN2, DIN3 and GPIO are usable inputs.
iButton
3PAD
POTENTIOMETER

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Technical Data
Supply voltage
6,8…32Vdc (nominal +12Vdc)
Dimensions
61mm (W) x 112mm (L) x 13mm (H)
Current
consumption
Typical: < 100mA
Max (peak): 1A / < 1s
Weight
70g with internal battery
GPS antenna
power supply
3Vdc
Housing / material
IP31, PC/ABS LG chem.
GN5001TF
Fuse
External fuse on power cable: 3A
Internal fuse: 3A/slow
User interface
SIM card slot (inside the unit)
Indicators (LED):
Led - JAVA appl.
Operating
temperature
-30°C...+70°C (see Note 1)
-5°C...+65°C With internal battery
0°C...+45°C internal battery charge
Options
CAN option
Storage
temperature
-40°C...+80°C
Warranty
1 year
Power switch
None, IGN and SW controlled
CE marking/Approvals
according to directives:
2011/65/EU (RoHS)
2014/53/EU (RED)
ECE r.10.05 E-type approval
Common
connections
Internal GSM antenna
MCX for GPS antenna
1 x Molex Microfit, 9 pin
for PWR and IO
1 x Molex Microfit, 3 pin for 1-Wire interface
Relative humidity
+95% max
Note 1: Ensure SIM cards operating temperature range from telecom service provider.
WARNINGS
•Warranty is voided if case is damaged.
•A9 device and all peripherals must be powerless during the installation. Turn off ignition and disconnect power.
•Do not use detergents to clean the device.
•GPRS may interfere sensitive electronics. Install unit as far away from sensitive electronics as possible.
•All devices connected to A9 device must have a fuse protection.
•All signal inputs connected to A9 must be fuse protected, max 3A.

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•As a rule, when pulling Aplicom cables through inlets or tubes during installation, it is not allowed to pull directly from connectors. Instead the pull must be
directed to cable itself.
•The place of installation should be safe from detergents and corrosive substances.
•Do not install unit in places were safety may be compromised.
•Ensure CAN connection and limitations from vehicle manufacturer or dealer.
•For replacing the internal battery see document K520015 A9 battery replacement guide available on Aplicom extranet. DO NOT USE OTHER
BATTERIES THAN APLICOM DELIVERED. RISK OF EXPLOSION.
•DISCONNECT ALL CABLES FROM A9 connectors before changing internal battery.
•If the unit is to be transported by airplane, disconnect the Power /IO cable connector from A9 during the transport. Disconnecting the cable disconnect the
A9 internal battery from the A9 internal electronics for safety.
•If A9 PRO A is used, install external communication antenna minimum 1 metres from the device itself.
Battery safety instruction
CAUTION: Failure to observe the safety instructions can result in fire, electric shock and other injuries or damage to the device or other property.
The housing is made of plastic with sensitive electronic components and batteries inside.
Safety instructions:
• Do not pierce, break, crush or cut the device or the battery!
• Do not expose the device or the battery to an open flame or extremely high temperatures!
• Do not expose the device or the battery to liquids or extremely low air pressure!
• Do not drop the device or the battery!
• Do not try to change the battery in the device!
• The device or the battery must be recycled or disposed of separately from household waste!

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INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Action/Functionality
DEVICE INSTALLATION
The place of installation is safe from accidental knocks and excessive humidity.
Device is fastened tightly and safely, with no possible interference with vehicle safety system like Airbag. etc.
CABLES
The cables are led carefully along a well-protected route to the device and the peripherals.
All cables are correctly connected and secured with fuses.
The cables are fastened or supported in such a way that during use they exert no torsion on the connectors.
ANTENNAS
A9 unit is fitted in such a way that its visibility to base stations is as unobstructed as possible.
GPS antenna is fitted in such a way that its visibility GPS satellites is best possible and GSM/GPRS (internal) antenna has
visibility to GSM/GPRS network.
Unit is installed as far away as possible from vehicle radio and its antennas and wirings. Make sure that the GPRS sending
of the unit does not cause disturbances to car radio or other vehicle systems. External GPS cables are led carefully along a
well-protected route to the device.
Check that vehicle windows do not have heating system that may block the GPS/GLONASS signals for example in
dashboard or windshield installations. Check the antenna right orientation towards the GPS satellites and correct fixing
place and surface.
POWER ON DEVICE
Connect PWR and if IGN is used, turn it on. If movement wake up is used, cause movement to start up the unit.
FINAL CHECK
Before completing the installation work, rigorous checking of any disturbances to vehicle or machine, where the unit is
installed, must be made. Special attention is needed to check the vehicle safety systems and radio and multimedia
equipment functions. This is to avoid recalls to service because of un-noticed problems.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
Solution
No power
Check that all the cables and fuses are connected.
PWR is connected and IGN is on (if used).
No GPRS connection
Check that SIM card is inserted.
Check PIN CODE requirements.
No GPS position
Check that the GPS antenna has open sky view.
NOTE! Electronic heated or UV-protected windshield may disturb GPS antenna sky view.
Ensure that GPS antenna is installed in right direction. This depends on used antenna type (dashboard/window mount).
If none of the above helps, please contact your equipment dealer for further assistance.

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