Safe Fleet FRC SafeTrack Manual

SafeTrack – Hardware Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................3
2 SAFETRACK HARDWARE ........................................................................3
2.1 SafeTrack Hub 3
2.2 SafeTrack LED 3
2.3 SafeTrack Relay 4
2.4 SafeTrackTag 4
3 INSTALLINGTHE SAFETRACK HUB .......................................................5
3.1 Mount Recommendations 5
3.2 Mechanical Mount 6
Access Available Behind Mount Wall 6
Access NOT Available Behind Mount Wall 6
3.3 Electrical Install 6
3.3.1 Power Supply 6
Hub Harness Power Supply Connector ......................................................6
3.3.2 Battery Signal Input 7
4 INSTALLINGTHE SAFETRACK LED ........................................................8
4.1 Mechanical Mount 8
4.2 Electrical 9
5 INSTALLINGTHE HUB EXTERNAL ANTENNA.....................................10
5.1 Mount Recommendations 11
5.2 Mechanical Mounting 11
6 INSTALLINGTHE SAFETRACK RELAY ..................................................12
6.1 Mount Recommendations 12
6.2 Mechanical Mounting 12
6.2.1 Mechanical Install Procedure 13
Access Available Behind Mount Wall 13
Access NOTE Available Behind Mount Wall 13
6.3 Electrical Install 13
7 INSTALLINGTHE SAFELINKTAG ..........................................................14
Prior to Mounting 14
7.1 DrillTap Hole 15
Precautions 15
7.2 SecureTie 15
Precautions 15
7.3 Adhesive 16
Precautions 16
8 PARTS LIST .............................................................................................17

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1 INTRODUCTION
SafeTrack will help you reduce equipment loss. SafeTrack will notify
you prior to departing if an asset is:
• Not on the vehicle
• Not present in the assigned storage location
2 SAFETRACK HARDWARE
The SafeTrack System comprises of the following hardware components.
2.1 SafeTrack Hub
This is a hardware device referred to as the SafeTrack Hub.This device
is typically fixed mounted inside the cab area of the vehicle. The Hub is
the primary electronic information processor of the SafeTrack system. It
is powered by the vehicle.There is typically only one Hub per vehicle
Synonyms for SafeTrack Hub: Hub, Controller, Controller Unit,
Notification Controller Unit.
• Mount
• Screw on
• IP 65
• 12/24 VDC
• Supports
• Wi-Fi/Bluetooth
• Cell/LTE and GNS/GPS
• CAN - J1939 and FRC
2.2 SafeTrack LED
This is an LED indicator, installed in an easily viewable area. The
indicator changes color based on the status of assets.
Synonyms for LED Indicator: LED, Status LED, LED Notifier.
• Mount
• Screw on
• IP 65
• 3V Power

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2.3 SafeTrack Relay
This is a hardware device referred to as the SafeTrack Relay. This
device is typically fixed mounted inside a Vehicle Storage Location. The
Relay monitors the presence/absence of assets in the compartment and
relays the information to the Hub. It may be battery power and can also be
powered by the vehicle.There is one SafeTrack Relay per storage location
on the vehicle.
Synonyms for SafeTrack Relay: Relay, Relay Unit, Reader Relay Unit,
2.4 SafeTrack Tag
This is a small electronic device that is attached to the asset being
monitored. The device transmits a signal that is used by the SafeTrack
system to detect the asset.The SafeTrackTag signal is read by a SafeTrack
Relay and transmitted to the SafeTrack Hub for processing. There is one
Tag per asset to be tracked.
Synonyms for SafeTrack Tag: Tag, AssetTag, Beacon, BluetoothTag.
Mount
• Screw on
• Adhesive
• Secure tie
• IP 67
• Endurance 475 F for 5
• Coin cell battery powered

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3 INSTALLING THE SAFETRACK HUB
SafeTrack Hub SafeTrack Hub Bottom View
Mount Hole
Mount Hole Mount Hole Mount Hole
Mount HoleMount Hole
Mount Hole
Mount Hole
SafeTrack Hub Side View (Service
Access Plate Side)
Service Panel
Access Plate
HUB Wiring Harness
Power, IO, CAN,
(opt. USB)
The Hub has 4 mounting holes on its base plates.
1. Find an interior location that allows for easy access to battery direct
power, ignition signal, a clean ground, and running antenna wires
to the roof mounted antenna.
2. Where there is sufficient area and height clearance to place
the Hub
3. Where holes can be drilled without causing damage to the vehicle
or other devices.
3.1 Mount Recommendations
It is recommended that the Hub be mounted
1. The access plate can be easily accessed for removal for service
and maintenance (e.g. for adding removing storage card, adding
removing SIM cards, access to diagnostics ports)
2. Such that if the Hub attached antenna used, the antenna is vertical
(pointing upward). We highly recommend the roof mounted
antenna.

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3.2 Mechanical Mount
Access Available Behind Mount Wall
1. Drill two holes that adhere to the dimensions of the Hub in terms
of location and size of holes.
2. Use bolts to mount the Hub to the wall
3. Secure the bolts with plain or nylon nuts and a lock washer screwed
on from the opposite side of the wall.
Access NOT Available Behind Mount Wall
1. Drill and tap four holes, that adhere to the dimensions of the Hub
in terms of location and size of holes.
2. Use a size ¼" - 20 tap to drill the hole.
3. Mount the Hub to the wall and secure using screws through the
holes
3.3 Electrical Install
3.3.1 Power Supply
The Hub operates on 12 V DC (or 24 V DC where available) Power to
Hub is drawn from the Vehicle Battery.The Hub is always powered, it will
go into sleep mode drawing ~30mA when the ignition pin is not active
SafeTrack HUB Harness Power Supply Connector
The Hub wiring harness includes a two pin deutsch connector for
power and ground

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1. Connect the Hub ground pin to a location on theVehicle chassis that
can serve as a safe ground for the Hub. Away from major device
such as a Q-Siren.
2. Connect the Hub power pin to a battery direct terminal in the
vehicle.
Yes, battery direct so it is always powered..
3.3.2 Battery Signal Input
1. Connect Pin 1 to Ignition, or Master Disconnect. Pin 1 should receive
12/24 volts when the vehicle is being operated.

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4 INSTALLING THE SAFETRACK LED
BEZEL PLATE FRONT VIEW
The LED Assembly consists of
• A Bezel Plate
• An LED Indicator Light with hanging wire pigtail with 4 leads
4.1 Mechanical Mount
1. Locate a flat surface on a location that is clearly visible to the
driver when seated in the can, that has sufficiently large surface
area to house the LED Bezel and where 3 through holes can be
drilled.
2. Drill holes as shown in the diagram above
• 2 for the mounting screws # 8-32 holes
• 1 for the LED Lens and Body minimum of 7/8th
3. Insert the LED indicator through the Lens hole in the bezel such
that the LED lens is facing the same way as the face of the bezel
(i.e. same side as the logo on the bezel).
4. Pass the wire end of the LED through the hole created for the
purpose on the mounting surface.

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5. Reach behind the mounting surface and use a hex nut to tighten
the LED and the Bezel against the mount surface.
6. Make sure the Bezel is properly oriented and the mounting holes
align with the holes drilled for mounting.
7. Fasten the Bezel to the mount surface with screws.
4.2 Electrical
The LED pigtail has 4 wires
• 3 wires that are to be connected to positive outputs on the Hub IO
connector
• 1 Wire that is to be connected to the ground Pin on the Hub IO
connectors
The Hub IO Connector
• Is a 6 pin Deutsch connector (socket) for IO and ground.
• A pig tail with a 6 Pin Deutsch connector (plug) is supplied with
the Hub.
Connect the wires from the Deutsch connector (plug) on the Hub to
the wires from the LED as follows. (Refer to diagram below)
• PIN 3 Red LED Output 1
• PIN 4 Green LED Output 2
• PIN 5 White LED Output 3
• PIN 6 Ground

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5 INSTALLING THE SAFETRACK HUB
EXTERNAL ANTENNA
The Hub is supplied with an external vehicle roof mount Antenna for
the following communication
• Cellular LTE
• GNSS (GPS)
• Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi
The Antenna comes with four wire cables each 4 meters (157.48 inches)
in length.
The Antenna has 4 SMA Male SP connectors one each for the wire
corresponding to the following
• 4G-main (for cellular main)
• 4G-div (for cellular diversity)
• Wi-Fi (for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo)
• GNSS (for GPS)
NOTE:There may be a 5th optional connector that is not used. All
connectors to be used are labelled as above.
Labels should match labels at mating connector points on HUB.
NOTE:There may be a 5th optional connector that is not used for
this antenna.

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5.1 Mount Recommendations
Antenna should be mounted at a location
1. That has a surface with a Recommended wall thickness size:
3.0 ±1.0 mm
2. The underside (side opposite to where the antenna is mounted) of
the wall is accessible for fastening the hex nut used to secure the
Antenna
3. Where the Antenna will not hinder the operation of the vehicle or
the driver in operating the vehicle.
4. Where the Antenna has sufficient clearance so as not conflict with
typical roadway structures and traffic control devices such as over
passes, viaduct, suspended traffic lights etc.
5.2 Mechanical Mounting
1. Drill a hole of Recommended hole size: Φ28.0 ±0.5 mm on the flat
surface where the Antenna is to be mounted.
2. Remove lock washer and hex nut from the antenna. Be sure to keep
the gasket with the antenna.
3. Run the Antenna cable through the hole into the inside of theVehicle
such that the cable can reach the Antenna connectors on the Hub.
Be sure the gasket remains on the outside of the vehicle
4. Pass the mounting bolt on the Antenna through the drilled hole.
5. Pass the lock washer and mounting nut from the 4 connectors to
the Antenna mounting bolt on the inside of the drilled hole and
use the hex nut to firmly secure the Antenna.
6. Use the hex nut to firmly secure the Antenna
Screw on the 4 SMA Male SP Connectors at the end of the Antenna
cables to the corresponding mating connectors on the HUB chassis.

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6 INSTALLING THE SAFETRACK RELAY
6.1 Mount Recommendations
It is recommended that a RELAY be stationed within a compartment
such that
1. It is unlikely to be an obstruction to typical usage of the compartment
for storage.
2. It is unlikely to come in contact with other objects in the compartment.
3. It can be positioned such that the orientation indicator label is
oriented vertically (perpendicular to the ground).
4. It can be easily accessed for removal and replacement of the cover
plate for service and maintenance (e.g. battery replacement if RRU
is battery powered)..
6.2 Mechanical Mounting
The RELAY has 2 mounting holes on flanges extending from its base.
Find a location on an inside wall, floor or ceiling of a compartment,
where there is sufficient area and height clearance to place the RELAY
and where holes can be drilled.
SafeTrack Relay Top View
SafeTrack Relay Side View
Top Cover Screw Hole
Top Cover Screw Hole
Top Cover Screw Hole
Mount Flange and
Through Hole
Top Cover Screw Hole
Top Cover
Base
Mount Flange
Mount Flange
Surface to be mounted against flat surface
in storage compartment

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6.2.1 Mechanical Install Procedure
Access Available Behind Mount Wall
1. Drill two holes that adhere to the dimensions of the RELAY in terms
of location and size of holes.
2. Use bolts to mount the RELAY to the wall.
3. Secure the bolts with plain or nylon nuts and a lock washer screwed
on from the opposite side of the wall.
Access NOTE Available Behind Mount Wall
1. Drill and tap two holes, that adhere to the dimensions of the RELAY
in terms of location and size of holes.
2. Use a size # 6-32 tap to drill the hole.
3. Mount the RELAY to the wall and secure using screws through the
holes.
6.3 Electrical Install
The SafeTrack Relay comes into version
• Battery Power (2 XType D battery)
• Power from Vehicle Over Harness.
The following applies to the second version.
The Relay wiring harness includes a two pin Deutsch connector for
power and ground
1. Connect the Relay power pin to power rail on the Vehicle that
supplies 12 VDC.
2. Connect the ground pin to vehicle chassis ground.
Important: Be careful not to connect the ground pin to a location
where there may be large inductive devices, such as a ladder
rack motor.

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7 INSTALLING THE SAFELINK TAG
Tags are mounted onto equipment that need to be tracked.Tags may
be mounted using one of the following options, depending the on the
equipment/asset being tagged
1. Drill andTag Hole
2.SecureTie
3.Adhesive
Assist groove for
door release
Through hole for screw
or secure tie
Through hole for screw
or secure tie
Alignment Arrow Etch
Prior to Mounting
Make sure that
1. The battery isolator has been removed from the underside of the
CR2032 coin cell battery that powers theTag.
2. The battery is properly installed with the positive side facing the
back cover or battery door of theTag.
3. The orange gasket around the battery holder hole should not be
visible after the battery door has been placed back.
4. The battery compartment closed by rotating the door such that
the etched arrows on the battery door line up with the two arrows
etched on theTag body.
5. Note the ID number of theTAG as it may be needed at a later point
for registering theTag (logically linking it to the asset in software)

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7.1 Drill Tap Hole
1. Drill and tap two holes on to a flat surface of the asset, that adhere
to the dimensions of theTAG in terms of location and size of holes.
2. Use a size # 4-40 screw tap to drill the hole.
3. Mount the TAG to a flat surface of the asset secure using screws
through the holes.
Precautions
When mounting the asset with drill and tap method, be sure that
1. The holes to be drilled are at locations that will NOT cause damage
to or hinder the proper operation and use of the asset.
2. The holes should be drilled on a flat surface area of the asset.
7.2 Secure Tie
The slot for secure tie is meant for a 3/16” (.1875) width zip tie. Standard
widths for ties are .170 - .180,
1. Slide a secure tie through the holes on the flanges on the tag.
2. Secure the two ends of the secure tie through any “loop” shaped
area on the exterior of the Asset that can be used as an anchor for
the secure tie.
Precautions
When mounting the asset with secure tie, be sure that
1. The secure tie is anchored to the asset at a location where it will
not get detached during regular operation and use of the asset.
2. Ideally the secure tie should be tightened to the point such that the
Tag does not impede the use of the asset (such as a “rattling” or
“hanging” tag.

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7.3 Adhesive
1. Locate a flat surface on the asset with sufficient area for theTag’s
adhesive application (see diagram) area to be placed flush against
the surface of the asset.
2. Use 99% Isopropyl Alcohol to clean the adhesive application area
section of the tag as well as the area of the asset where theTag is
to be mounted.
3. Wait for Alcohol to dry.
4. Use a VHB Double Sided tap (such as a 3M Branch VHB double
sided) such that one side of the tap adheres to the Tag adhesive
application area and the other side to the cleaned surface section
of the Asset where the tag is to be mounted.
5. Press the Tag with sufficient suppression onto the asset such that
the VHB tape makes contact with both the Tag and the asset and
creates a firm attachment.
Precautions
Make sure that
1. Selected location where the Tag is to be mounted on the asset is
such that
2. The surface area is flat
3. The mounted tag will not hinder the typical operation and use of
the asset and that
4. The Tag will not come in contact with force that can damage or
dislodge it.
5. The surface areas on the Asset and theTag where the contact will
be made for mounting are cleaned with 99% isopropyl alcohol.
6. Sufficient time is allowed for the alcohol to dry.

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8 PARTS LIST
No. Part Number Description
1XE-ATS130NCU-D0A SafeLink Hub with regular (no USB) Harness
2XE-ATS130NCU-D1A SafeLink Hub with USB enabled Harness
3XE-YB00221A Roof Mount 4 in 1 External Antenna – Wi-Fi, BT, LTE, GNSS
4XE-ANT000 Bluetooth 2.4 Ghz Antenna for mounting on to Hub enclosure with
SMA connector
5XE-ATS130IND-A0A LED Indicator Assembly
6XE-ATS130IND-C0A Mating Pig Tail for SafeLink Hub Harness I/O connector
7XE-ATS130PWR-C0A Mating Pig Tail for SafeLink Hub Harness Power connector
8XE-ATS130INDEXT-C10A Extension cable between LED Assembly and SafeLink Hub
9ZE-DT06-3S-CAP Sealing Caps for SafeTrack Hub CAN connectors
10 XE-ATS120RRU-D0A SafeLink Relay with Power Harness
11 XE-ATS120RRU-D1A SafeLink Relay Battery Powered
12 XE-ATS120PWR-C0A Mating Pig Tail for SafeLink Relay Power Harness
13 XE-ATS110TAG-A1A SafeLink Tag

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NOTES

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