Omnitracs MCP100 User manual

MCP100
Installation
Guide
80-J4866-2 Rev. G
October 2015

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Contents
Important Safety Information
Safety Definitions ...............................................................................................xiii
Safety Advice .....................................................................................................xiii
Chapter 1 How the MCP100 Works
MCP100 Overview ............................................................................................1-2
Why MCP100 Makes Companies More Efficient ..............................................1-2
MCP100 Component Description .....................................................................1-3
Data Satellite and GPS Network .......................................................................1-4
Data Satellite ..............................................................................................1-4
What Is the GPS Network? ........................................................................1-4
CDMA Wireless Network and PCS ...................................................................1-5
How the Terrestrial MCP100 Uses PCS ....................................................1-5
MCP100 Mobile Components ...........................................................................1-5
Chapter 2 Component Overview
MCP100 Masterpack ........................................................................................2-2
Satellite Data Modem (SDM) ............................................................................2-3
Satellite Data Modem (SDM) Cable ...........................................................2-3
Terrestrial Data Modem (TDM) and Antenna ...................................................2-3
TDM Cable .................................................................................................2-4
Media Display Unit (MDU) ................................................................................2-4
Display Cable .............................................................................................2-4
Using the MDU ...........................................................................................2-4
Mobile Application Server (MAS) ......................................................................2-5
Accessory Cables for the MCP100—Standard and Full Function ..............2-6
Speaker Switch Cable ................................................................................2-6
Power Cable ...............................................................................................2-6
Backup Battery .................................................................................................2-6
Remote Control Device (RCD) .........................................................................2-7
Optional Accessories for the MCP100 ..............................................................2-7

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Chapter 3 General Wiring and Installation Guidelines
Making Electrical Connections ......................................................................... 3-2
Approved Omnitracs Electrical Connectors ............................................... 3-2
Wire Stripping ............................................................................................ 3-2
Butt Splicing................................................................................................ 3-3
Crimping ..................................................................................................... 3-4
Ring Terminals ......................................................................................... 3-10
Proper Grounding ........................................................................................... 3-10
General Installation Guidelines ...................................................................... 3-11
Routing and Protecting Cables ...................................................................... 3-11
Chapter 4 Installation Planning
Installation Guidelines ...................................................................................... 4-2
Safety, Reliability, and Accessibility ........................................................... 4-2
Typical Installation Sequence .......................................................................... 4-2
Typical Installation Locations for the Terrestrial MCP100 ................................ 4-3
Typical Installation Locations for the Satellite MCP100 ................................... 4-4
Conventional Vehicle Types ...................................................................... 4-4
Straight Truck Vehicle Types (All Makes) .................................................. 4-7
Cabover Engine Vehicle Types (All Makes) .............................................. 4-7
Tools and Supplies Recommended for Installations ........................................ 4-8
Omnitracs Approved Sealants ................................................................... 4-8
Chapter 5 Mobile Application Server (MAS) Installation
General Installation Guidelines ........................................................................ 5-2
Installing the Backup Battery into the MAS ...................................................... 5-2
Installing the MAS ............................................................................................ 5-3
Selecting a Mounting Location ................................................................... 5-3
Securing the MAS ...................................................................................... 5-5
Installing the Power Cable ............................................................................... 5-5
Low Voltage Disconnects (LVDs) .............................................................. 5-5
Power Cable Run ....................................................................................... 5-5
Power Cable Routing ................................................................................. 5-5
Power Cable Wire Connections ................................................................. 5-6
Grounding Guidelines ...................................................................................... 5-7
Installing the Accessory Cable ......................................................................... 5-7
Cable Run .................................................................................................. 5-9
Connecting Cables to the MAS .................................................................. 5-9
Chapter 6 Terrestrial Data Modem (TDM) Installation
General Installation Guidelines ........................................................................ 6-2
Installing the TDM ............................................................................................ 6-2
Installing the TDM Cable .................................................................................. 6-3

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TDM Cable Installation ...............................................................................6-3
Connecting the TDM Cable to the MAS ............................................................6-3
Chapter 7 Terrestrial Antenna Installation
General Installation Guidelines .........................................................................7-2
Option A—Antenna Installation Using VHB Tape .............................................7-2
Antenna Surface Preparation .....................................................................7-2
Option B—Mount Method Installation Using Hardware ....................................7-3
Mount Surface Preparation ........................................................................7-3
Routing the Terrestrial Antenna Cable .............................................................7-4
Connecting the Antenna Cable to the TDM ......................................................7-4
Chapter 8 Satellite Data Modem (SDM) Installation
General Installation Guidelines .........................................................................8-2
Selecting a Mount .......................................................................................8-2
Orienting the SDM on the Mount ......................................................................8-2
Installing Mounting Bolts ...................................................................................8-3
Line-of-Sight Requirements ..............................................................................8-4
Trailer Swing Area ............................................................................................8-5
Installing the SDM Cable ..................................................................................8-5
Connecting the SDM Cable ........................................................................8-5
SDM Cable Run .........................................................................................8-6
SDM Cable Installation ...............................................................................8-6
Connecting the SDM Cable to the MAS ...........................................................8-7
Chapter 9 Media Display Unit (MDU) Installation
General Installation Guidelines .........................................................................9-2
Selecting a Mounting Location ...................................................................9-2
Installing the MDU Holster Using Well-nut Fasteners .......................................9-3
Installing the MDU Cable ..................................................................................9-4
MDU Cable Run .........................................................................................9-4
Connecting the MDU Cable to the MDU ...........................................................9-4
Inserting the MDU into the Holster ....................................................................9-5
Connecting the MDU Cable to the MAS ...........................................................9-6
MDU Touchscreen Calibration ..........................................................................9-7
Chapter 10 Text-to-Speech (TTS) Installation
General Installation Guidelines .......................................................................10-2
Selecting a Mounting Location .................................................................10-2
Installing the Remote Control Device (RCD) ..................................................10-2
Connecting the RCD to the Accessory Cable ..........................................10-2
Selecting a Speaker ........................................................................................10-3
Speaker Requirements .............................................................................10-3

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Choosing a Speaker ................................................................................ 10-3
Option 1—Connecting to an Existing or Shared Speaker .............................. 10-4
Connecting Speaker Switch Cable to Accessory Cable .......................... 10-5
Option 2—Connecting to a Dedicated 8-ohm Speaker .................................. 10-6
Chapter 11 Vehicle Data Bus Connections
Vehicle Data Source Overview ...................................................................... 11-2
J1939 Data Bus ....................................................................................... 11-2
J1708/J1587 Data Bus ............................................................................ 11-2
Traditional Sensors .................................................................................. 11-2
Vehicle Data Source Selection ....................................................................... 11-3
Guidelines for Connecting to the J1939 Data Bus ......................................... 11-3
J1939 Pre-installation Check Out ................................................................... 11-4
Resistance Test (to Verify that J1939 Is Present) ................................... 11-4
Checking the MCP100 Accessory Cable.................................................. 11-5
Option 1—Connecting J1939 Using the Repeater Cable ............................... 11-5
Making the Connection ............................................................................ 11-6
Option 2—Connecting J1939 Using the Converter Cable .............................. 11-8
Making the Connection ............................................................................ 11-8
Option 3—Connecting Directly to J1939 ...................................................... 11-10
Making the Connection ........................................................................... 11-11
Connecting J1708 /J1587 ............................................................................ 11-12
Verifying Data Source Connectivity .............................................................. 11-14
Chapter 12 System Verification
What Is Basic MCP100 System Verification? ................................................ 12-2
Performing System Verification ............................................................... 12-2
How to Find the MCP100 Unit Address (UA) ........................................... 12-2
MCP100 System Screens .............................................................................. 12-3
System Screen ........................................................................................ 12-3
OVT/CDMA Screens................................................................................ 12-5
SDM Screens .......................................................................................... 12-6
GPS Screen ............................................................................................. 12-7
Config Screen .......................................................................................... 12-7
Battery Screen ......................................................................................... 12-9
Engineering Screen ................................................................................. 12-9
CER Screen............................................................................................ 12-10
VDS (Status) Screen ............................................................................. 12-11
Flowchart—Basic MCP100 System Verification .......................................... 12-13
Basic MCP100 System Verification Procedure ............................................ 12-15
Omnitracs MCP100 System Verification Form ............................................. 12-20

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Chapter 13 Performance Monitoring Verification
Performance Monitoring System Overview ....................................................13-2
Performance Monitoring System Verification ..................................................13-2
Conducting a Road Test ...........................................................................13-2
Performance Monitoring System Display Screens .........................................13-4
Summary Screen ......................................................................................13-4
Performance Screen .................................................................................13-5
Violations Screen ......................................................................................13-6
Parameters Screen ...................................................................................13-7
Odometer Screen .....................................................................................13-8
PTO Screen...............................................................................................13-9
Installer Screen ......................................................................................13-10
Special Alert Display Notifications ................................................................13-13
Warning Notifications .............................................................................13-13
Power Take-off (PTO) Overview ...................................................................13-14
PTOP (Power Take-off Pump)/PTOC (Power Take-off Compressor) ....13-14
PTO Data Input Verification Procedure ........................................................13-16
Chapter 14 Vehicle Maintenance Installation
Vehicle Maintenance Overview ......................................................................14-2
Feature Requirements ..............................................................................14-2
Connecting the J1939 Wires ...........................................................................14-2
Vehicle Maintenance System Verification .......................................................14-3
Chapter 15 Critical Event Reporting (CER) System Verification
CER Overview ................................................................................................15-2
CER System Verification ................................................................................15-3
Test System by Manually Reporting an Event .........................................15-6
Data Link Verification ................................................................................15-7
Chapter 16 Trailer Tracks System Installation
Trailer Tracks System Overview .....................................................................16-2
Hardware Requirements ..........................................................................16-2
Trailer Tracks System Wiring for the Truck ....................................................16-2
Fuse Kit Installation ..................................................................................16-2
Trailer Tracks System Verification ..................................................................16-3
Enabling the Option for the Trailer Tracks System ...................................16-3
Trailer Connection/Disconnection ............................................................16-4
Trailer Tracks Diagnostic Screen .............................................................16-5
Refrigeration Status Screen ......................................................................16-6

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Chapter 17 Compact Display Unit (CDU) Installation
CDU Overview ............................................................................................... 17-2
General Installation Guidelines for Selecting a Mounting Location ................ 17-2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................. 17-2
Installing the CDU Mount ............................................................................... 17-3
Attaching the CDU to the Mounting Bracket .................................................. 17-4
Connecting the CDU Cable to the Accessory Cable ...................................... 17-4
Chapter 18 Navigation Installation
Introduction to Navigation .............................................................................. 18-2
Installing Navigation ....................................................................................... 18-2
Chapter 19 Buzzer Installation
Buzzer Overview ............................................................................................ 19-1
Mounting Location .......................................................................................... 19-2
Installation Guidelines .................................................................................... 19-2
Installation Verification ................................................................................... 19-2
Chapter 20 Remote Message Waiting Light (RMWL) Installation
RMWL Overview ............................................................................................ 20-1
Installing the Remote Message Waiting Light ................................................ 20-2
Installation Verification ................................................................................... 20-2
Chapter 21 Wired Panic Button Installation
Wired Panic Button Overview ........................................................................ 21-1
Installing the Panic Button .............................................................................. 21-2
Installation Verification ................................................................................... 21-4
Automated Panic Button Test System Dial-in Procedure ........................ 21-4
Chapter 22 Wireless Panic Button Installation
Overview ........................................................................................................ 22-1
Wireless Panic Button Kit ............................................................................... 22-2
Additional Wireless Panic Button Accessories ........................................ 22-3
Tools and Supplies Needed for Installation .................................................... 22-3
Using the Remote Transmitter ....................................................................... 22-4
Activating the PANIC Feature .................................................................. 22-4
Activating the AUX Feature ..................................................................... 22-4
TEST/RESET Feature ............................................................................. 22-5
Activating the LOCK/UNLOCK Button ..................................................... 22-5
Wireless Panic Button Receiver Installation ................................................... 22-5
Wireless Panic Button Wiring .................................................................. 22-5

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Panic Wire Installation ..............................................................................22-6
Voltage Check ..........................................................................................22-8
Antenna Installation ........................................................................................22-8
Antenna Placement ..................................................................................22-9
Antenna Cable Routing and Connection ..................................................22-9
Final Connection ....................................................................................22-10
Installation Verification for the Wireless Panic Button ..................................22-10
Wireless Panic Button Battery ......................................................................22-11
Wireless Panic Button Battery Replacement...........................................22-12
Chapter 23 In-Cab Printer Installation
Wiring Configuration .......................................................................................23-2
Installation Guidelines .....................................................................................23-2
Location ....................................................................................................23-2
Cables ......................................................................................................23-2
Mounting Bracket ............................................................................................23-2
Installing the Printer ........................................................................................23-3
Installation Verification ....................................................................................23-4
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process ................................................23-4
O’Neil Printer Parts List ..................................................................................23-4
Chapter 24 In-Cab Scanner Installation
Installation Guidelines .....................................................................................24-2
Mounting the Scanner .....................................................................................24-2
Scanner Mounting Option .........................................................................24-2
Holster Mounting Option ...........................................................................24-2
Installing the Scanner .....................................................................................24-2
Calibrating the Scanner ..................................................................................24-3
Sending a Scan ..............................................................................................24-4
Cleaning the Scanner .....................................................................................24-5
Return Material Authorization (RMA) Process ................................................24-5
Appendix A Wiring Diagrams and Charts
Satellite MCP100 Electrical Diagram ............................................................... A-2
Terrestrial MCP100 Electrical Diagram ........................................................... A-3
MCP100 Wiring Diagram ................................................................................. A-4
Power Cable Pin Callouts ................................................................................ A-5
Terrestrial Data Modem (TDM) Cable 25-Pin Connector Callouts .................. A-6
Satellite Data Modem (SDM) Cable 9-Pin Connector Callouts ........................ A-7
Standard Accessory Cable Pin Callouts .......................................................... A-8
Full Function Accessory Cable Pin Callouts .................................................... A-9
Media Display Unit (MDU) Connector Pin Callouts ....................................... A-10
Six-pin Data Link Connector Pin Callouts ...................................................... A-11

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Nine-pin Data Link Connector Pin Callouts ....................................................A-12
Radio Connector Pin Callouts ........................................................................A-13
CAN Converter Cable ....................................................................................A-14
Repeater Cable ..............................................................................................A-14
Appendix B Environmental and Power Requirements
MCP100 Environmental and Power Requirements ..........................................B-2
Appendix C Standard RMA Procedure
The Return Material Authorization Process .....................................................C-1
How to Obtain an RMA Number .......................................................................C-2
Required Information .................................................................................C-2
Creating an RMA On-line............................................................................C-4
RMA Policies ....................................................................................................C-4
What to Return/Not Return ........................................................................C-4
Where to Return Equipment ......................................................................C-5
“Past Due” Equipment ...............................................................................C-6
Customer-Damaged Equipment ................................................................C-6
Missing, Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Equipment .........................................C-6
Permanent Fleet Size Reduction Request Form .......................................C-7
Appendix D Upgrading the MCP100 Using Secure Digital Cards
Checking the Software Versions Installed ........................................................D-2
SD Card Instructions ........................................................................................D-3
Upgrading Only the MAS Software ..................................................................D-3
Upgrading the MAS Operating System and MAS Software .............................D-4
Upgrading the SDM Software ..........................................................................D-5
Upgrading the MDU Software ..........................................................................D-6
Appendix E Preventive Maintenance Inspection
uHow Often Should Inspections Be Performed? ..............................................E-2
Inspecting the Mobile Application Server (MAS) ..............................................E-2
Inspecting the Media Display Unit (MDU) ........................................................E-4
Inspecting the Terrestrial Antenna and TDM, and the Satellite Data Modem (SDM) E-6
Verifying Trailer Tracks System Connections ..................................................E-8
Appendix F Component and Document Information
DCNs for Documents Referenced in this Guide ...............................................F-2
MCP100 System Component MCNs Referenced in this Guide ....................... F-2
MCNs for Sealants and Lubricants Referenced in this Guide ..........................F-6
MCN for Omnitracs-recommended Torque Wrench Referenced in this Guide F-6
BCS Solutions Scanner Parts List .................................................................... F-6