DAVIS DriveRight 8127 User manual

Includes:
GPS/Wireless Interface Module (#8127)
GPS Module (#8128)
Wireless On-Board Module (#8129)
GPS/Wireless System
Installation Manual

For Products: #8127, #8128, #8129 Rev. C (8/22/06)
Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.221 GPS/Wireless System Installation Manual
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• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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GPS/Wireless System
Installation Manual
This manual provides the instructions necessary to install the DriveRight GPS/
Wireless Interface Module (#8127), GPS Module (#8128), and the Wireless
On-Board Module (#8129) with your DriveRight 600 or 600Edevice.
Refer to the DriveRight 600 User’s Guide or the DriveRight 600EUser’s
Guide, and the DriveRight Fleet Management Software Online Help for
instructions on how to configure and use the components in the GPS/Wireless
System.
Note: The GPS Module must be enabled in the DriveRight device prior to installation via the
DriveRight Fleet Management Software (FMS) for the module to function.
The Wireless On-Board Module itself must be configured in the Fleet Management
Software for your fleet before installation in a vehicle. See the FMS Online Help System
for information configuring both of these modules.
Some components of the GPS/Wireless System may have compatibility issues
with certain DriveRight devices. The compatibility limitations in the product
families are indicated in the chart below:
*Requires one #8127 GPS/Wireless Interface Module per vehicle installation.
Note: The GPS Module (#8128) is only compatible with the DriveRight 600Edevice (#8126). It
cannot be used with older DriveRight devices. The GPS/Wireless Interface Module
(#8127) and Wireless On-Board Module (#8129) are compatible with both DriveRight 600
and 600Edevices but not with earlier DriveRight models.
Device GPS Device Wireless Device
DriveRight 600 #8156 GPS Module #8157 Wireless On-Board
Module #8129*
DriveRight 600E
#8126 GPS Module #8128* Wireless On-Board
Module #8129*

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Components and Mounting Hardware
Components and Mounting Hardware
The following mounting hardware kit is included with GPS/Wireless Interface
Module (#8127) and can be used with all three components:
The GPS/Wireless Interface Module (#8127) should come with the mounting
hardware (above) and the component shown below:
Velcro Tape (6 pair)
®
Double-Sided
Foam Tape (6 strips)
5.5'' Cable Ties (4)
12'' Cable Ties (2)
GPS\Wireless
Interface Module
(#8127)

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Components and Mounting Hardware
The GPS Module (#8128) is sold separately and comes with the component
shown below:
The Wireless On-Board Module (#8129) is also sold separately and comes
with the component shown below:
GPS Module
(#8128)
Wireless On-Board Module
(#8129)

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GPS/Wireless System Wiring Diagram
GPS/Wireless System Wiring Diagram
The following wiring diagrams display all the possible wiring solutions for
connecting the GPS/Wireless Interface Module, GPS Module, and Wireless
On-Board Module to an existing DriveRight 600 or 600Esystem.
Wiring the GPS/Wireless System with a DriveRight600E
WGPS
SmartCard
On-Board
Reader
#8104 or #8105
(optional)
DriveRight 600E
#8126
Wireless
On-Board
Module
#8129
8′ Cable
(244 cm)
GPS
Module
#8128
GPS/Wireless
Interface Module
#8127
Digital
Adapter Cable

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GPS/Wireless System Wiring Diagram
Wiring the GPS/Wireless System with a DriveRight 600
WGPS
SmartCard
On-Board
Reader
#8104 or #8105
(optional)
DriveRight 600
#8156
Wireless
On-Board
Module
#8129
GPS/Wireless
Interface Module
#8127
Digital
A
dapter Cable
07381.129
(sold separately)
Required if #8157
is installed
GPS Module
#8157
(optional)
Requires
07381.129
to be installed
GPS
Antenna

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GPS/Wireless System Wiring Diagram
Note: If installing the GPS/Wireless System with a DriveRight 600, use an #8157 GPS Module
instead of the #8128 GPS Module and connect it to the GPS Wireless Interface Module
as shown on the previous page. Make sure to plug part #07381.129 (sold separately) into
the connector labeled “GPS” on the GPS/Wireless Interface Module. If connecting the
GPS/Wireless System to a DriveRight 600 without a GPS Module present, the plug is not
needed as part of the installation. Contact Davis instruments or your local retailer or
distributor for details. See “Contacting Davis Technical Support” on page 14 for more
information.
Making Connections
The GPS/Wireless Interface Module can be installed with either the GPS
Module, the Wireless On-Board Module or both. The instructions below
assume an installation involving all three modules. Modify your own
installation as necessary.
1. Connect the GPS Module to the GPS/Wireless Interface Module by
plugging the male connector of the GPS Module cable into the socket
labeled “GPS” on the GPS/Wireless Interface Module.
2. Connect the Wireless On-Board Module to the GPS/Wireless Interface
Module by plugging the male connector on the Wireless On-Board Module
cable into the socket labeled “W” on the GPS/Wireless Interface Module.
3. Disconnect the DriveRight 600E, or 600 device or optional SmartCard On-
Board Reader cable from the Digital Input Adapter Cable or optional #8157
GPS Module.
4. Connect the male connector from the GPS/Wireless Interface Module cable
to the female connector on the Digital Adapter Cable or optional #8157
GPS Module.
5. Connect the female connector on the GPS/Wireless Interface Module to the
male connector on the DriveRight 600E, 600, or optional SmartCard On-
Board Reader cable.

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GPS/Wireless System Wiring Diagram
See the diagrams below for help on disconnecting and connecting the cables
properly:
Disconnecting Cables:
Hold both cables by their connector housing and pull apart.
The housing of the male connector slides to separate the cables.
Connecting Cables:
Slide
Connector Housing
Holdthefemaleconnectorandpushthemaleconnectorfrombehindthehousing,allowing
the housing to slide back. The cables lock together when a connection is made.

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GPS/Wireless System Wiring Diagram
Installing the GPS/Wireless System
See the installation diagram below for correct placement and installation of all
the components in the GPS/Wireless System into a vehicle:
Note: If using a DriveRight 600 with a #8157 GPS Module, place the #8157 GPS antenna in the
same location as the #8128 GPS Module shown in the drawing above.
1. Place the GPS/Wireless Interface Module under the dashboard of the
vehicle, near the DriveRight 600Edevice or SmartCard On-Board Reader.
2. Secure the GPS/Wireless Interface Module in place using the provided
cable ties, two pieces of velcro tape, or two pieces of double-sided tape.
Cable must enter
unit from the top
GPS Module
#8128
Situated line-of-sight
to the sky
GPS/Wireless
Interface Module
#8127
Wireless
On-Board Module
#8129

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GPS/Wireless System Wiring Diagram
3. Mount the GPS Module on top of the dashboard. Special requirements that
should be taken into account when mounting the GPS Module are:
• Locate the module so that it has a clear view of the sky. Any metal
obstructions may interfere with satellite reception. Davis recommends
placing the GPS Module on the deep left corner of the dashboard. See
the graphic on the previous page for more information.
• The module must be at least three (3) feet away from any cellular or CB
antenna. Close proximity to a transmitting antenna may degrade or
disrupt GPS reception.
4. Secure module by using two pieces of velcro tape or two pieces of double-
sided tape.
Note: Davis does not recommend mounting the GPS Module or Wireless On-Board Module
outside of the vehicle.
5. Route the GPS Module cable to the GPS/Wireless Interface Module and
plug the connector into the correct socket.
6. Mount the Wireless On-Board Module on a corner of a windshield. Special
requirements that should be taken into account when mounting the Wireless
On-Board Module are:
• Locate the module in the upper left corner of the windshield so that it
won’t obstruct the driver’s field of view. Dress the cable down the left
side of the windshield glass.
• Make sure the Wireless On-Board Module cable is mounted to the glass
with the cable at the top. This correctly orients the antenna within the
module.
• Mount the module so that its nearest edge is at least 1'' from the left
windshield pillar.
• The module must be at least three (3) feet away from any cellular or CB
antenna. Close proximity to a transmitting antenna may degrade or dis-
rupt wireless transmission.
7. Secure module by using two pieces of velcro tape or two pieces of
double-sided tape.
8. Route the Wireless On-Board Module to the GPS/Wireless Interface
Module and plug the connector into the correct socket.

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Wireless Download System Overview
Wireless Download System Overview
The DriveRight Wireless Download System includes three products. These
products work together to give your DriveRight fleet the ability to download
data directly from the DriveRight devices to the FMS database in the fleet
office, without any actions by your fleet drivers. With this system, there is no
need for the drivers to carry the DriveRight device or SmartCard into the fleet
office. The data moves wirelessly from the vehicle to the FMS Database.
Wireless On-Board Module (#8129)
This module installs in the vehicle and connects to
the DriveRight device through the GPS\Wireless
Interface Module (#8127). Once the vehicle is
parked in the fleet parking lot, this module
communicates with a Base Station for Wireless
Download System (#8130) and moves the
DriveRight data to the FMS database.
Base Station for Wireless Download System
(#8130)
The Base Station for Wireless
Download System connects to a
computer running FMS using a USB
connection. It communicates with all
the Wireless On-Board Modules
(#8129) installed in your fleet and
moves the data from the DriveRight
devices to the FMS database. Using
FMS, this operation can be
performed daily for all the vehicles in your fleet, or only for selected vehicles.
You can also initiate a manual download from selected vehicles or your whole
fleet.
Configuration Cable for Wireless On-Board Mod-
ule (#8131)
This Configuration Cable for Wireless
On-Board Module connects to the PC
running FMS using an USB connection.
It connects a single Wireless On-Board
Module (#8129) to a computer so that it
can be configured for initial use in your
fleet.

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Wireless Download System Overview
Wireless Download System Network Set Up
The following diagram is of a sample Wireless Download System network.
USB
Port
Configuration Cable
for Wireless On-Board
Module #8131
Base Station
for Wireless Download
System #8130
8129s installed in your fleet communicate with 8130 Base Station
Wireless On-Board
Module #8129
(connected to PC
for configuration
before installation)

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Product Specifications
Product Specifications
For the GPS\Wireless Interface Module (#8127)
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25'' x 2.00'' x 1.00'' (97 mm x 61 mm x
23 mm)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 oz (0.3 kg)
Operating Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to +176°F (-40°C to +80°C)
Storage Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+12Vdc to +16Vdc regulated, 60-270 mA
Typical Standby Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3mA
Typical Operating Current. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-270mA
Memory Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lithium cell, estimated 5 year service life
Cable Connection
Module to adapter cable . . . . . . . . . . . . Male 8-pin Mini-DIN / 14'' (355 mm)
Module to DriveRight 600E. . . . . . . . . . Female 8-pin Mini-DIN / 24'' (609 mm)
Cable Length
Module to adapter cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 14'' (355 mm)
Module to DriveRight 600E. . . . . . . . . . 24'' (609 mm)
For the GPS Module (#8128)
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.38'' x 2.38'' x 1.00'' (58 mm x
48 mm x 27 mm)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 oz (0.113 kg)
Operating Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to +176°F (-40°C to +80°C)
Storage Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to +194°F (-40°C to +90°C)
Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5Vdc
Typical Operating Current. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60mA
Typical Standby Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0mA (module is turned off when logout
interval has elapsed.)
Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1575.42 MHz (L1)
Cable
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78'' (2 m)
Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-pin locking Mini-DIN
GPS Module Receiver Specifications
Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1575.42 MHz (L1)
Number of Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Position Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <3 m
Velocity Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 mph (0.05 m/s) typical
Dynamic Limits
Acceleration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 G max
Jerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m/s3
Startup Time To First Location Fix
DriveRight unplugged for:
0 - 5 minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 seconds
More than 5 minutes, less than 4 hours. 40 seconds
More than 4 hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 seconds
Update interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <1.0 seconds
Re-Acquisition Time, (after 60 second) . . . . 10 seconds

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Product Specifications
For the Wireless On-Board Module (#8129)
Size (l x w x h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50'' x 1.75'' x 0.83'' (64 mm x 45 mm x
21 mm)
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 oz (0.113 kg)
Operating Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to +176°F (-40°C to +80°C)
Storage Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to +194°F (-40°C to +90°C)
Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3V
Typical Standby Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10mA
Typical Transmit Current. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270mA
Cable
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96'' (2.4 m)
Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-pin locking Mini-DIN
Wireless Transmitter Specifications
Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISM 2.4GHz
Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IEEE 805.15.4
Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Line of Sight Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600' (200 m)
Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60mW (18dBm) (US)
10mW (10dBm) (Europe)
Receiver Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -100dBM (1% packet error rate)

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Contacting Davis Technical Support
Contacting Davis Technical Support
If you have questions or encounter problems installing or operating your
GPS\Wireless Interface Module, GPS Module, or Wireless On-Board Module,
please contact Davis Technical Support.
Note: Please do not return items to the factory for repair without prior authorization.
Phone Support
[phone] – Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
[phone] – Fax to Technical Support.
E-mail Support
[email protected] – E-mail to Technical Support.
[email protected] – E-mail to Davis Instruments.
Web Support
www.davisnet.com – Copies of User Manuals and Installation Manuals are
available on the “Support” page. Watch for FAQs and other updates.