Navman Qube3 Installation guide

•Qube3
•M-Nav800
Rev. 08052013
Installation Training & Troubleshooting
#099
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Table of Contents
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5
Pages 6-10
Pages 11-12
Page 13
Page 14
Page 15
Pages 16-17
Pages 18-20
Page 21
Pages 22-23
Pages 24-36
Pages 37-38
Pages 39-45
Page 46
Page 47
Page 48
Page 49
Fleet Tracking & Management ………..….……………..……….………
Recommended Installation Practices ….……………..……….………
Recommended Tools and Supplies …….……………….……………….
Qube3 Hardware …….…………………….…………………………………….
Identifying Correct Wires ……………..….………………………….……..
“Poke & Wrap” Solder-less Connections ………….………………….
Chassis Ground Connection …………………………….…………….……
Mounting the Antenna ………………….……………….……………………
Mobile Data Terminal: M-Nav800 .………………….…………………..
ConEx Sensor Monitoring …………………….………….………….………
Qube Power Up Procedure ……………………………….…………………
Completing the Installation …………………………………………………
Live Test using Technician Service Portal ……………………………..
Live Test using Online AVL2 .………………………………………………..
Troubleshooting Section ……………..………………………………..…….
Dimensions and Specifications ……….……………………………………
Technical Support ………………………………………………………………..
Global Positioning System (GPS) ……..….……………..……….………
Disclaimer ……………………………………………………………………………

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Fleet Tracking and Management
Cellular
Network
(SMS)
Qube3 –ATT
Global Positioning
System Satellites
Qube Fleet
Qtanium Fleet
Navman Wireless
Operations Center
Mobile iAVL Online AVL2

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Review this installation manual to become familiar with all installation procedures and electrical wiring
requirements prior to starting the installation. This installation guide has been prepared to provide you with
details necessary to complete the Qube installation.
Use of proper tools and testing equipment is required. Never use a grounding style test light. Use only a
Digital Multi Meter (DMM) to test wires in the vehicle. It is strongly recommended that one of the battery post
cables is disconnected or battery disconnect switch is engaged prior to making electrical connections.
The recommended method of electrical connections for the Qube is “Poke and Wrap”. “Poke and Wrap”
is described in detail later in this guide. It is critical to ensure that all electrical connections are properly
insulated with quality electrical tape. Do not use butt connectors, crimp connectors or any other means to
connect wires. Failing to ensure proper connections may result in warranty being voided and damage to the
Qube and/or the vehicle.
Ensure that all wiring is protected from heat sources and sharp metal edges and is routed in such
manner that it will not get damaged or pinched when vehicle components and trim are reinstalled. Run new
wiring along factory harnesses and secure with quality cable zip-ties. Be sure to leave a “service loop” near the
Qube, enough slack in the wiring to allow working room and strain relief.
The Qube is NOT waterproof, never mount the Qube in the engine compartment. When mounting the
Qube, determine best possible location under the dash and make sure that the Qube will be securely attached
using self-tapping screws or cable zip-ties. Do not force or jam the Qube into tight places instead of mounting
it. When mounting the Qube, do not obstruct any serviceable areas such as fuseboxes, etc. The Qube and its
wiring must be mounted away from any moving parts such as brake, gas, and clutch pedals and linkages.
Follow all safety guidelines outlined in this guide, the applicable Qube Installation Manual as well as
those set forth by industry and government.
Recommended Installation Practices

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Basic Tools:
•Wire Strippers
•Connector Crimping Tool
•Panel Removal Tool
•Digital Multimeter (DMM)
•T-10S Torx Screwdriver
Basic Supplies:
•Ring Terminals
•Cable Zip-Ties
•Electrical Tape
•Spare Fuses (3 Amp)
•Self-Tapping Screws
Recommended Tools and Supplies
T-10S
Torx Screwdriver
Tamper Proof
Recommended Tool:
Gardner Bender
GS-394
Recommended
Fuse Holder
with Cover
Recommended
Tamper-Evident
Seal

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To ensure professional installation, Navman Wireless
provides an install hardware kit for all new Qube
systems.
Qube Installation Supplies Kit
To allow for quicker and easier installations, Navman
Wireless designed an all-in-one antenna system that
includes both GPS and cellular components built into
same housing.
GPS/Cellular Combination Antenna
Qube3 Hardware

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Qube3 Hardware
Qube3 Box Contents:
T-10S Security Screws (3 pcs)
Power Harness
GPS (SMA)
Cell (FME)
Antenna
Connectors
6-pin ConEx
Port
4-pin Power
Port
Data Port (RJ45) SIM card
Diagnostic LED’s
Green –Power (On/Off/Sleep)
Orange –GPS (Fix/No Fix)
Red –Cell (Online/Offline)
Mounting Tabs
Tamper Switch
Mounting Tabs
2-piece Anti-Tamper Cover
4 Mounting Screws

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Qube3 Hardware: Tamper Cover
2 Piece Anti-Tamper Cover
Lower Tamper Cover
Upper Tamper Cover
T-10S
Torx Screwdriver
Required
T-10S Security Screws

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Qube3 Hardware: Power Harness
Black - Ground
Pink* - Ignition
Red* - Constant +12/24V
Qube3 Power Harness
*These connections must be fused (3A)
•RED wire –Uninterrupted Power Source (3A fuse)
•PINK wire –Primary Ignition /Switched Source (3A fuse)
•BLACK wire –Chassis Ground
*Power Harness prepped using the Install Kit

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Yellow Shipping Plug
Qube3 Hardware: Shipping Plug
Yellow Shipping Plug
The Yellow Shipping Plug is inserted
into the Serial Data Port prior to
shipping the device. This disables
the internal back-up battery during
shipping and prevents any cellular
signal transmissions while in
transit.
The Yellow Shipping Plug is also
used to Cold Reset the Qube3.
Remove this plug after installation
is complete and retain for future
use.
*Cold reset procedure is described in the
troubleshooting section of this manual.
Internal Back-Up Battery

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1. Remove any interior/under dash trim necessary to gain access to vehicle’s wiring as well as all
areas where interconnecting wire harnesses will need to be located.
2. Attach fuse holders to the Constant and Ignition wires of the Qube’s harness.
3. Individually isolate any wires in the Qube’s harnesses that will not be used during installation.
4. It is strongly recommended to locate and connect constant power and ignition wires at the
ignition key switch connector behind ignition key cylinder or trace and connect at ignition switch
wiring harness running down steering column. (Note: If the ignition switch harness is not accessible,
amperage restriction exists, or the vehicle has an electronic starting system, constant power and ignition
connections can be made at the interior fusebox.)
5. Use a multimeter and the chart on next page to identify Constant and Ignition wires.
Identifying Correct Wires

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Vehicle’s Constant Power wire
The correct wire will have battery voltage +12V (or +24V) present at all times, even when the
ignition key is in off position or removed. Connect Qube’s red wire here.
Vehicle’s Ignition wire
The correct wire will have +12V (or +24V) present only when -- the key is in ON position, during
cranking and while motor is running. Connect Qube’s pink wire here.
Note1: After appropriate wires have been identified, it is strongly recommended that one of
the battery post cables is disconnected prior to making wire connections.
Note2: If the vehicle has a master battery disconnect switch, Qube must be connected on the
battery (hot) side of that switch.
START
OFF
ACC
ON
Typical Ignition Key Cylinder
Identifying Correct Wires

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Whenever connecting wires inside the cab, the
recommended method is soldering. As an
alternative, a “Poke & Wrap” method for solder-
less connections can be used.
Strip. Use wire strippers to pull back at least ¾ inch
insulation from the vehicle’s source wire. Next, strip
back approximately 1”of insulation from the Qube
fuse holder’s wire.
Divide. Use a small tool to carefully divide exposed
strands of the source wire down the middle.
Poke. Insert fuse holder’s stripped wire lead through
separated strands of vehicle’s source wire using
extreme caution not to allow any exposed wiring to
come into contact with the vehicle chassis.
Wrap. Tightly wrap exposed lead of the fuse holder
around the bare section of vehicle’s source wire (4-6
loops).
Lock. Next, bend the fuse holder wire back onto the
wrapped section. Bending back acts as a lock for this
type of a connection.
Secure. Use quality electrical tape to tightly wrap and
isolate the connection. Use a zip-tie to completely
secure the connection. Apply tamper seal to the zip-tie
Do not use any nylon or vinyl butt connectors, t-taps,
scotchloks, quick disconnects or fuse taps.
“Poke & Wrap” Solder-less Connections
1. Strip
2. Divide
3. Poke
4. Wrap
5. Lock
6. Secure
Cable TieElectrical Tape

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•Connect the Qube’s Ground wire (black)
to vehicle’s chassis.
•For a solid connection, use a ring tongue
terminal connector, star washer and a
self-tapping screw
•Do not ground under existing bolts that
hold brackets or panels in place.
Chassis Ground Connection

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•Exposed install:Using the supplied double-sided tape pad, mount the antenna to the bottom corner of the
windshield. Make sure the correct side of antenna is facing out, into the sky.
•Covert install:Using the supplied double-sided tape pad, mount the antenna to a flat clean surface under
the passenger side of the dashboard –as high as possible, ideally, just under top dash cover and positioned
horizontally. Make sure the correct side of antenna is facing up, into the sky.
•Do not mount the GPS antenna under any metal surface or near the vehicle’s radio. Avoid mounting
antennas under dash in front of the drivers since they may place metal clipboards, laptops, etc on top of
dash and inadvertently block the GPS signal to the antenna. This antenna is NOT waterproof –do not
mount outside the vehicle.
*Fleet manager will determine the appropriate method (exposed or covert) for mounting the antenna.
Mounting the Antenna
*View from under the dash
GPS/Cell
Combination
Antenna

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Mobile Data Terminal: M-Nav800
Cradle Suction Mount
M-Nav800
Power/Data Cable
Power Adaptor
Route the M-Nav800 Power/Data cable from the Qube to the top of dashboard, where M-Nav800 will be mounted.
Use the supplied suction cup mount or the optional dash mount bracket to secure the device in place.
Qube3

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2 Screws
4 Screws
Install
Zip Tie
In-Line Power Adaptor
Optional: 2 screws
for permanent mount
Mobile Data Terminal: M-Nav800

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•Qubes are capable of monitoring multiple vehicle sensors/switches thru ConEx multi function inputs.
PTO’s, oil pressure, air-restriction, door pins, etc can be connected to and monitored. Sensor settings are
configured thru OnlineAVL2 software. Reverse polarity and positive trigger signals are connected to
directly. Negative trigger sensors will require a relay to convert to a positive trigger. See following pages
for different sensor configurations.
ConEx Sensor Monitoring
Yellow –Multi IN-1
Qube3 Optional 6-pin Harness:
Green –Digital I/O-2
Blue –Digital IN-3
Purple –Digital IN-4
Black - GND Out Reference
White - +3V Out Reference
Qube3

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Digital Inputs: Positive Trigger and Reverse Polarity Circuits
Locate and connect directly to the trigger wire.
Digital Inputs: Negative Trigger Circuits
Locate the trigger wire. Install a standard SPDT relay to convert from a negative to a positive trigger.
ConEx Sensor Monitoring (cont.)
+12V
Door Pin (+) Dome Light
Yellow –Multi IN-1
+12V
Door Pin (-)
Dome Light
+12V
Yellow –Multi IN-1
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Digital Output
ConEx Digital I/O -2 (green wire) can be configured as an output thru OnlineAVL2. This output will pull
low with a maximum current of 250mA when activated. Standard automotive relay is required for most
applications. Access to this feature and configuration is available thru OlineAVL2.
ConEx Sensor Monitoring (cont.)
+12V
Green –Digital I/O-2
x
*Disconnect a circuit
+12V
Green –Digital I/O-2
*Activate a light or buzzer
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