Bosch IVS-SLIM User manual

RIDECARE INSIGHT
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Product Name: IVS-SLIM
Product Designation: Damage, Smoke & Harsh Driving Detection, Vehicle Condition & Fleet Status
Application: Vehicles in shared use cases
Version: 3.0
Date: 14.07.2022

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Purpose
General Description
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The Bosch IVS-SLIM solution enables the detection of damages to the vehicle, smoking inside the
vehicle, and harsh driving maneuvers. Therefore, Bosch provides the IVS device to be installed into the
fleet vehicles.
The installation is done following four steps:
1) Create digital couple using the Bosch Installation UI
2) Optional: Create Vehicle Baseline
3) Connect to power and ground & check connectivity
4) Adhere the device onto the vehicle windshield
Please make sure you have read the User Manual before installing the IVS device.
Attention: Step 3) can vary from vehicle type to vehicle type. Bosch will help you to find the best way to
connect the device to power and ground.

DEVICE SPECIFICATION
& DELIVERY PACKAGE

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Device Specification
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Set up of Hardware Cellular bands
•Device will be glued onto the windshield
via glue pad
•Device will be connected to vehicle power
and ground
•The average power consumption of the
device is:
•Active mode: ca. 200 mA
•Low-power mode: ca. 15 mA
•Ultra-low power mode: ca. 150 µA
•The network provider is Vodafone
•The data from the device is sent to the
Amazon cloud EU-server
•No ASIL required as no direct interface
with vehicle
Description
Operating temperature -25°C to +60°C (-13°F to 140°F)
Storage temperature -25°C to +70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
Relative operating humidity 20% to 80%, noncondensing
Input voltage +8V to +16V DC
Power consumption 500mA @ 12V
Dimensions (W x L x H) 80mm x 80mm x 27mm
Weight 90g
Outside the operating temperature, the correct function of IVS-
Slim is not guaranteed.
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Delivery Package
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User manual
2nd split cable
(270cm)
IVS device incl.
adhesion pad
1st split cable (30cm)
incl. cable label
Alcohol wipe
T-taps (2x)

INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES

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Safety instructions
Installation Guidelines
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The module shall be installed in the interior of a street legal passenger vehicle with a rated voltage of 12V.
The module shall be installed in a way such that the inlets and outlet are not obstructed/covered.
Only connecting cables included with this device and wiring methods called out in this manual may be used. The
2A fuse integrated into the provided power harness must be in place during installation and device
lifetime in the vehicle. Compliance with the applicable standards can no longer be guaranteed if the device is
modified without the agreement of Robert Bosch GmbH.
Care must be taken to make sure that power for this device is not pulled from safety-related vehicle functions,
such as: airbags, anti-lock brake systems, traction control, and collision prevention systems.
Do not install the device at temperatures below 10°C (50°F) or above 60°C (140°F). If the outside temperature is
below 10°C, please turn the vehicle on with heat=ON for several minutes until the interior of the vehicle reaches
10°C or above. Once the vehicle interior is within the specified temperature range, it is safe to mount the device.
Avoid installing the device in humid or dusty locations.
The windshield contact surface for the device must be clean and dry during installation to ensure proper
bonding. This includes being free of condensation.

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Safety instructions
Installation Guidelines
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Do not insert foreign bodies in the openings of the device –otherwise injury or damage to the device may occur.
Do not cover ventilation openings –otherwise a build-up of heat may occur in the device that could lead to
malfunction.
The device must not come into contact with hot or burning objects (e.g. cigarettes, heat gun, etc.).
To clean the device, never use hard or sharp objects that could damage the protective pane or housing.
Do not use aggressive cleaning agents such as thinners, benzine, abrasive cleaners, spray cleaners, acidic or
alkaline solutions, or wax.
Do not spray any liquids onto the device. Make sure that no liquid enters the inside of the device.
Do not disassemble the device.
Do not use the device if it seems damaged.

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Installation Guidelines
Warning notes
WARNING: Read and follow the instructions and precautions
in this guide and all documents referenced in this guide when
installing this device. Always refer to the vehicle
manufacturer’s service manual for proper installation and
wiring of any aftermarket devices, including this device. Failure
to do so may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
WARNING: Park the vehicle on a level surface before
beginning any maintenance or installation. Block the wheels to
prevent the vehicle from moving. Never work under a vehicle
supported only by jacks as jacks can slip and fall over.
WARNING: All wires that carry electrical current to the IVS
device must be fused. Failure to fuse the power, ground, and
ignition wires can lead to serious personal injury and/or
property damage. If any wires or cables containing fuses/fuse
boxes need to be cut or otherwise shortened, always be
certain to replace such fuses/fuse boxes or install new ones.
WARNING: Wire Protection: Take all necessary measures to
protect all wire runs through a metal surface with a grommet or
other device and all wire runs outside the vehicle cab with a
loom. Always protect against wire fatigue and harness
abrasion by properly attaching wires at closely spaced
intervals, while avoiding contact with sharp edges or doing
anything else that might result in exposed wires. All wires
should be secured with tie wraps at least every one foot (30
cm/300 mm) or less. Do not over-tighten any tie wraps.
WARNING: The IVS device shall not be placed anywhere on
the windshield that could obscure the vision of the driver and
cause unsafe vehicle operation.
WARNING: Do not pound on IVS device for any reason as this
could crack the vehicle’s windshield.
WARNING: All electrical work in the vehicle should be
performed by an experienced technician.
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1) Create digital couple using the Bosch Installation UI
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1) Create digital couple using the Bosch Installation UI
Scan the barcode for
vehicle identification or
enter the VIN manually
Use your smartphone camera to
scan the barcode for the vehicle
identification
Coupling

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2) Optional: Create Vehicle Baseline
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On the day of installation it is necessary to document the pre-damages of the vehicle
This will help you to identify new damages –i.e. when the damages are very small (scratches/dents)
Bosch offers a mobile application to create the vehicle baseline - alternatively, you can also document the vehicle baseline by
yourself

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2) Optional: Create Vehicle Baseline

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3) Connect to power and ground & check connectivity
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After the digital couple and the vehicle baseline is created, the device shall be connected to power and ground
The device must be permanently powered
In best case, the device will be powered by the 12V current supply of the overhead console/dome light
However, many vehicles shut off the power supply of the dome light after the iginition is turned off
If there is no constant power supply at the overhead console/dome light, an alternative power supply must be
defined: OBD, TCU, Fuse box
Bosch will support you in identifying the best way to connect to power and ground
After the device was connected to power and ground, please check in the Customer Dashboard, if the device
connects to the Bosch backend (tab: ‘Fleet Overview’) – therefore you can use your cell phone or your laptop

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3.1) Connect to dome light
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Open the dome light with a prying tool
Locate the power plug and ensure constant 12V power
Attach 1 x t-tap to the ground wire and 1 x t-tap to the power
wire using pliers
Connect the device to the t-taps
Optional: Use insulation tape or zip ties to secure the remaining
device cable in the dome light compartment
Reattach the dome light
IMPORTANT: The correct connector must match the t-taps placed
on the vehicle wire harness: wire labeled (GND) goes to the vehicle
ground wire (brown in this example), and wire labeled (+12V) goes
to vehicle power (red in this example).
IMPORTANT: Please make sure that the device cable is not folded
or squeezed by the dome light compartment.
Required tools (may be different depending on your vehicle):
Pliers
Prying tool
1 2
3 4
5 76

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3.2) Connect to OBD or TCU
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If no constant power supply is available at the dome light, power and
ground can be provided by the OBD or TCU
Usually the OBD interface is located in the driver floor room
Usually the TCU is located at the lower corner of the windshield on
the driver side or underneath the steering wheel
Remove the cover of the a-pillar and route the cable along the a-pillar
to the floor room
Option 1: Remove the OBD plug and attach the t-taps to the OBD
cables (1 x power, 1 x ground) or use an OBD-adapter
Option 2: Attach the t-taps to the power & ground cable of the TCU
Connect the device to the t-taps
IMPORTANT: Not every OBD interface provides constant power –please
check with the OEM, if constant power is available.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure, that the cable routed over the a-pillar
does not interfere with the side airbag system.
IMPORTANT: The OBD adapter is not part of the delivery package by
Bosch and must be acquired by the MSP.
Required tools (may be different depending on your vehicle):
Pliers
Prying tool
OBD adapter (optional)

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3.3) Connect to fuse box
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If no constant power supply is available at the dome light, power and
ground can be provided by the fuse box
Use an add-a-fuse adapter to get power from the fuse box & ring connector to
get vehicle ground where available
IMPORTANT: The fuse box adapter and fuses are not part of the delivery
package by Bosch and must be acquired by the MSP.
Required tools (may be different depending on your vehicle):
Pliers
Prying tool
Insulation tape
Crimping tool
Add-a-fuse adapter & fuse which fit your vehicle type
Ring connector

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3.3) Connect to fuse box
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Preparations:
Acquire fuse box adapter & fuses - Bosch recommends Eaton
brand
Acquire ring connector
Cut off the plugs at the very end of the second split of the cable
Crimp the power cable of the device into the fuse box adapter
Crimp a ring connector to the ground cable of the device
IMPORTANT: Each fuse box is different. Make sure to examine your
vehicle‘s fuse box prior to acquiring the fuse box adapter & fuses; in
order to ensure the correct size is acquired.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure that the right location in the fuse box
is used to provide power to the IVS device. More detail on identifying
this can be found on the next page.
Cut off the plugs at
the very end
Crimp power cable into fuse box adapter
Crimp ring connector to ground cable

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3.3) Connect to fuse box
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Identifying the right fuse location to pull power from:
Using a multimeter set to check DC voltage, probe ground from
the vehicle where available, and probe power from the top of
the desired fuse. A suitable location will have constant 12V, and
the fuse rating must be higher than or equal to the new fuse
you have purchased for IVS.
Remove the fuse using needle nose pliers, and then probe
power from each side of the open slot. The side with 12V will be
the load side, and the side with 0V will be the draw side (see
diagram on the right).
When inserting the fuse adaptor, take care to insert in the
orientation described to the right. In other words, the load side
as described in the diagram must correspond to the side of the
fuse slot which provides constant 12V. This will ensure that the
power will cut if the fuse blows.
IMPORTANT: Check which vehicle functions go to which fuse
location (diagram is usually located on the plastic cover for the
fusebox). Care must be taken to ensure that power for this device is
not pulled from safety-related vehicle functions, such as: airbags,
anti-lock brake systems, traction control, and collision prevention
systems.
Example: Diagram on plastic cover shows fuse
locations, and which functions are affected
Power can be probed from
the top of the fuse, here
Draw side
Load side
Vehicle fuse which
was removed
New fuse for IVS
device

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3.3) Connect to fuse box
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After the preparations are done:
Route split 2 of the wire harness from the specified device location to
the fuse box. This is usually done by routing up the A-pillar and over
the headliner
Attach split 1 and split 2
Identify a suitable ground location and connect the ring connector
accordingly
Identify the correct location to get power from the fuse box (see previous
page) and plug in the fuse box adapter
IMPORTANT: Please make sure, that the cable in the engine compartment
is secured by insulation tape.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure, that the cable routed over the a-pillar
does not interfere with the side airbag system.
Connect ground to ground
with ring connector