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PeopleNet TABLET
Installation Guide
Version 1.1
A guide for new TABLET & new OBC installations.
(Refer to the PeopleNet TABLET Upgrade Guide if upgrading
from classic OBC to TABLET.)

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Revisions
Version Description of Version Date Completed
1.0
Initial Draft – Pete L. 12/06/2010
1.1
Potential Candidate – Matt H. 1/10/11
1.2
Release Candidate – Matt H. 1/13/11
1.3
Updated Tablet Photo-Josh 2/3/11
PeopleNet TABLET is a trademark of PeopleNet Communications Corporation.

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Table of Contents
R EVISIONS ............................................................................................................ 2
T ABLE OF F IGURES ................................................................................................ 4
B EFORE Y OU B EGIN ............................................................................................... 5
PeopleNet System Installation Manual............................................................................... 6
TABLET ............................................................................................................................. 6
TABLET Dock Install Kit..................................................................................................... 7
DC-DC Power Supply Kit ................................................................................................... 8
Additional Parts.......................................................................................................................... 8
Speaker Kit (Optional equipment) ...................................................................................... 9
I NSTALLATION ...................................................................................................... 11
TABLET Installation ......................................................................................................... 12
Mounting the TABLET Dock..................................................................................................... 12
DC-DC Installation ........................................................................................................... 13
Connecting the DC-DC Power Supply to the PeopleNet System.............................................. 13
Mounting the DC-DC Power Supply ......................................................................................... 14
Connecting Power to the DC-DC Power Supply ....................................................................... 15
Plugging in TABLET Dock, Keyboard, and Speaker................................................................. 16
F IRMWARE D OWNLOAD ......................................................................................... 17
g3 Firmware Download Process ...................................................................................... 18
S YNCHRONIZATION ............................................................................................... 19
TABLET-OBC Synchronization Process .......................................................................... 20
I NSTALLATION E XAMPLES ...................................................................................... 21
Three Views of a Tablet Installation ................................................................................. 22
S TILL H AVE Q UESTIONS ? ..................................................................................... 25
PeopleNet University........................................................................................................ 26

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Table of Figures
F IGURE 1: P EOPLE N ET I NSTALLATION M ANUAL ......................................................... 6
F IGURE 2: T HE TABLET DEVICE ............................................................................. 6
F IGURE 3: TABLET D OCK AND I NSTALL K IT ............................................................. 7
F IGURE 4: DC-DC P OWER S UPPLY K IT ................................................................... 8
F IGURE 5: S PEAKER K IT (O PTIONAL ) ....................................................................... 9
F IGURE 6: G ENTLY T IGHTEN C ONNECTORS UNTIL S NUG .......................................... 13
F IGURE 7: DC-DC P OWER S UPPLY W IRES ............................................................ 15
F IGURE 8: TABLET D OCK CONNECTIONS .............................................................. 16
F IGURE 9: USB C ONNECTION WITH E LECTRICAL T APE AND Z IP T IE ........................... 16
F IGURE 10: M OUNTED T ABLET B RACKET ................................................................ 22
F IGURE 11: M OUNTED T ABLET D EVICE ; N O K EYBOARD ........................................... 22
F IGURE 12: M OUNTED T ABLET D EVICE ; F RONT V IEW .............................................. 23

Before You Begin
An inventory of documentation and hardware before you install a new TABLET.

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PeopleNet System Installation Manual
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PeopleNet System Installation Manual
You need to complete some of the procedures in the PeopleNet Installation Manual before proceeding with this
guide. These include the following three procedures:
•Mounting the g3 onboard computer (OBC)
•Mounting and connecting antennas
•Connecting the Main Cable to the OBC and the vehicle’s power source
Figure 1: PeopleNet Installation Manual
TABLET
This is the TABLET device itself and the TABLET in the TABLET Dock.
Figure 2: The TABLET device
Part #: M-010-0250

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TABLET Dock Install Kit
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TABLET Dock Install Kit
The TABLET Dock Install Kit contains the following items pictured in Figure 3.
Qty Part Description Part #
1 TABLET Dock H-053-0503
1 TABLET Interface Cable L-016-0510
1 “L” Support Brace H-050-0110
4 8-32 x 1” PH PAN H-048-0500
Figure 3: TABLET Dock and Install Kit
Part #: M-010-0256

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DC-DC Power Supply Kit
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DC-DC Power Supply Kit
The DC-DC Power Supply Kit contains the following items pictured in Figure 4.
Part Description
DC-DC power supply with power cord
15 Amp fuse and holder
Figure 4: DC-DC Power Supply Kit
Additional Parts
In addition to the parts listed above and shown in Figure 4, you will need the following parts:
Additional Parts
Zip ties to secure excess cabling
4 screws to mount the power supply
1 butt connector to attach the fuse holder
Electrical tape
Part #: E-006-0505

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Speaker Kit (Optional equipment)
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Speaker Kit (Optional equipment)
The Speaker Kit includes the following items pictured in figure 5.
Qty Part Description Part #
1 Speaker H-040-0501
1 Speaker Mounting Bracket
2 Thumb Screws
Figure 5: Speaker Kit (Optional)