REDTAIL TELEMATICS VAM-HD 12v User manual

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VAM-HD 12v
Installation Guide
NOTE: This Product is intended for installation by a professional installer only! Any
attempt to install this product by any person other than a trained professional may
result in severe damage to the electrical system and to vehicles components.

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Table of Contents
VAM-HD Plugin Installation ……………………
3
Testing the VAM-HD 12v plugin ……………
3
Status LED Diagnostics …………………………..
4
Regulation ………………………………………………
5

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1 VAM-HD 12V PLUGIN INSTALLATION
1. Plug the device into the 12V adapter
2. Using the supplied Velcro strips, securely fasten the
device to the carpet or dashboard with the white
barcode label facing downwards. Avoid installing the
unit where it is subject to kicks or bumps such as in the
glove box or under the central armrest. The ideal
location is out of reach under the passenger seat.
3. Turn on the engine of the vehicle. The blue light in
the charger should be illuminated.
4. On the main unit, observe the LED flash sequence as described in section 2.
5. After a few minutes (up to 10), the LED flash sequence should turn green, except for a single
long red flash to indicate the lack of Bluetooth.
1.1 Installation Test
1.1.1 VAM Function
Park the vehicle outdoors to receive GPS signals, with engine off. The VAM unit is set to automatically
search for a GPS fix as soon as power is applied. Once a fix has been found, the unit will send a “First Fix
Message” via the GSM network to the Back Office provider.
Next turn the engine on and observe the LED flash sequence as described in the table in section 6.
Ensure that the GPS is able to achieve a 3D fix by observing the 3 short green flashes. A 3D fix will take
several minutes to achieve.
Ensure that the VAM connects to the GSM network. This can take several minutes AFTER the 3D GPS fix
is obtained.
Ensure the VAM thinks the engine is running by observing the rapid flashes. Two should be seen in
green. This should take several seconds after the ignition is switched on.
If you only get one rapid flash the device thinks that the vehicle is not running. CHECK YOUR IGNITION
CONNECTION!
Turn the engine off.

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1.2 Back Office Connection
Ensure the unit has registered with the Back Office over the GSM network. DO NOT leave the vehicle
until you have checked that the unit has checked in by displaying its current location on the Back Office.
2 DIAGNOSTIC LED FLASH SEQUENCE
LED Flash
Colour
Type
Description
GPS
Red
1 short flash
No GPS
Orange
2 short flashes
2D GPS fix
Green
3 short flashes
3D GPS fix
GSM/GPRS Network Connection
Orange
1 medium flash
GSM network available (SMS only)
Green
2 medium flashes
Data link available (GPRS)
Orange
3 medium flashes
SMS(s) being transmitted or
received since last sequence cycle
Red
4 medium flashes
No network coverage (No GSM,
GPRS)
Ignition Status
Orange
1 rapid flash
Ignition OFF
Green
2 rapid flashes
Ignition ON
Bluetooth
Orange
1 long flash
Searching for a Bluetooth connection
Green
2 long flashes
Bluetooth connected
Red
1 long flash
Bluetooth not connected/off

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The VAM diagnostic LED sequence indicates the GPS and communications network status, plus engine
running detection. These three sequences are repeated in a loop with a one second gap between each
sequence.
A full engineering diagnostic cycle lasts between 4 seconds with no GPS or GSM and no engine running
to 10½ seconds with 3D GPS, GSM SMS active and the engine running.
To save power, the LED will be switched off when the VAM is in Sleep Mode.
3 REGULATION
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
this device may not cause harmful interference, and
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the GPS antenna type and its gain should be so
chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that permitted for
successful communication.
The product should not be installed in the engine bay of the vehicle.
The product should be installed at least 20cm away from any persons within the vehicle.