peoplenet PD5 User manual

PD5 Installation Guide
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PD5 Components
These parts are required for a standard PD5 install
PD5
Fixed Mount Kit
M-010-0634
PD5 Display
L-019-0516
PD5 Cable
L-016-0642
RAM Mount
H-050-0013
Screw Packs
H-048-0509
RAM to PD5
H-048-0510
RAM to
Vehicle
Intended Use
The PeopleNet PD5 is designed to operate within the typical truck-in-cab and be installed on the dash by the end user. It is designed to be used
while mounted and should not be used while unmounted.
The host installed by professional person and please don't use it when Tablet non-fixed on RAM Mount.
The tablet is used special screws to fix on RAM Mount
.

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System Overview
PD5 connected to a PMG

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System Overview
PD5 connected to a PCG

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Standard Installation Steps
1. Identify a location on the dash where the display can mount.
1.1. The location should be sturdy enough to support the PD5 over time. Metal is preferable. If mounting to
plastic, always use bolts with a backing plate or large washers
1.2. The location should be within easy reach of the driver
1.3. The location should be within the driver’s sightlines but must not infringe on the view over the dash
1.4. The location must not interfere with access to, or safe operation of, any cab controls
2. Mount one RAM mount base to the vehicle and attach the other base to the display using the provided screws
3. Attach the RAM swivel arm, angle the display so it faces the driver, then tighten the arm
4. Connect the PD5 cable to the back of the display, making sure the pins seat squarely and the thumb screws are
evenly tightened
5. Route the cable into the dash, making sure to avoid pinch or wear points
5.1. NOTE: The Video and Audio connectors will not be used on most installs. Secure them in the dash
6. Connect the blue barrel connector to the blue barrel on the PMG Auxiliary Cable or G3 OBC Main Cable
6.1. This connection will provide communications between the modules, as well as the Sleep/Wake triggers
7. Connect the 2-Pin Power connector to the mate on the PeopleNet Power Assembly
7.1. This connection will provide vehicle-direct Power and Ground to the display
7.2. Connect the PeopleNet Power Assembly following the vehicle-specific instructions on the PeopleNet
Support Center
8. Turn the vehicle ignition ON and verify the device boots
8.1. If it does not boot automatically, press the power button on the top/right of the face
8.2. The Power button is also a battery charge indicator, with Solid Green indicating Charging, Solid Blue
indicating the device is booted but not charging (as when it is unplugged), and Blinking Green indicating an
issue with the battery or imminent loss of battery power
8.3. Follow the Pairing/Initialization Procedure below

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Setting PeopleNet “PMobile” to Default
The PD5 will arrive without PeopleNet as the default boot mode. Follow these steps to set it so PMobile
boots automatically on future starts.

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Setting PeopleNet “PMobile” to Default

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Pairing/Initialization Procedure
●When PMobile boots for the first time, it will indicate that it
needs an installation.
○If your PD5 (PeopleNet Connected Tablet) is already
paired to a PMG (PeopleNet Mobile Gateway) or PCG
(PeopleNet Mobile Gateway) which we will refer to as an
OBC (On Board Computer)
○You can manually start the installation process by going
to default home -> settings -> information -> admin ->
password 9238 -> installation.
●Enter “9238” for the admin password, and click “OK”.
●You will be prompted to enter the DSN (Device Serial Number)
of the OBC. The serial number is on a white sticker above the
power LED.
○The serial number starts with a 1 and is 8 digits long.
Example: 11000682
●Enter the serial number of your OBC and click “OK”.

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●The PD5 will attempt to connect to the Wi-Fi network of the DSN
you entered.
○If establishing the connection fails, verify the OBC is on
and that the correct DSN was entered.
●If this is the first time your PD5 has connected to a OBC, it will
need to modify a setting.
○This setting allows the the PD5 to communicate with the
OBC properly
●Click “OK” or let the timer expire.
●This will cause your PMobile software to reboot and use the new
setting.

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●Due to the reboot and the install not being complete yet, you will
be prompted to complete an installation again.
●Re-enter your OBC’s DSN and click “OK”
●The PD5 will attempt to do the same process as before; and
attempt to connect to the Wi-Fi network of the DSN you entered.
○If it fails, verify the OBC is on and that the correct DSN
was entered.