¶ General installation guidelines
¶ External links
Installation video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfWtFsYvUms
Quick installation guide:
https://teltonika-gps.com/downloads/en/fmb125/FMB125_Quick_Manual_v1.6.pdf
¶ Introduction
Our solution provides a digital representation of real life assets and events. For this representation to be accurate it is very important that:
- the installer follows the installation guidelines of the manufacturer
- Sethala receive accurate information about the installation
- post installation tests are conducted to ensure that the data we receive from the device is accurate according to the expected feature requirements.
¶ Basic Instructions
Teltonika manufactures a variety of devices. Although the example that follows is for a particular model, it applies to the FMBXXX deep installation range of devices.
With regards to wiring, the minimum requirement of pins in order for the basics to work are:
- VCC - 10-30V DC (Positive rail)
- Gnd - Ground (Negative rail)
- Din 1 - Ignition
¶ Wiring considerations from Sethala
Important!
It is important to wire the VCC and Gnd pin of the device to existing wiring that will always supply power to the device, for example, do not wire these pins to the ignition or after other components that could cut off power to the Teltonika device, where possible run a new cable with a inline fuse (3A, 125V) directly from the battery for VCC and GND, the device must always have power!
It is important that the method used for joining / connecting any pin on the Teltonika device are of such that it can not deteriorate or come loose over time from example vibration on bad road surface travelled or rough vehicle idling.
For instance, crimp lugs / terminals to wires and use a nut and a solvent like lock-tight to make sure that the nut holding the lug/terminal in place cant unwind without applying extreme force.
Consider soldering wires to lugs to prevent wires from slipping out of the crimped terminal.
¶ Device Installation considerations from Sethala
Important!
When fixing/securing the Teltonika module inside of the vehicle, its of utmost importance that the device is installed and stays in the indicated position as the device has internal components that are being used, for instance an accelerometer. If this is not adhered to, data from such components might not produce the correct results that is expected by our platform and might produce inaccurate or incorrect feedback from our platform.
It is equally important that the device is not fixed within a metal enclosed space as the device has a built in cellular radio which needs to receive cellular signals from surrounding cellular towers.
The antenna connector needs to be handled with care when connecting the antenna to the device.
The antenna should be placed / fixed upright in a location where it could recieve a good enough signal, ideally close to a window where it has line of sight to the sky.
¶ Installation guidelines from Teltonika
¶ Connecting wires
- Wires should be connected while the module is not plugged in.
- Wires should be fastened to stable wires or other nonmoving parts. Any heat emitting and/or moving objects should be kept away from the wires.
- There should be no exposed wires. If factory isolation was removed while connecting the wires, the isolation material should be applied.
- If the wires are placed in the exterior or in places where they can be damaged or exposed to heat, humidity, dirt, etc., additional isolation should be applied and the wires should not be loose.
- Wires cannot be connected to the board computers or control units.
¶ Connecting power source
- Be sure that after the car computer goes to sleep mode, power might be still available on the power wires. Depending on the car model, this may happen in 5 to 30 minutes period.
- When the module is connected, measure the voltage again to make sure it did not decrease.
- It is recommended to connect to the main power cable in the fuse box. 3 A, 125 V external fuse shall be used.
¶ Connecting ignition wire
- Be sure to check if it is a real ignition wire i. e. power does not disappear after starting the engine.
- Check if this is not an ACC wire (when key is in the first position, most of the vehicle electronics are available).
- Check if power is still available when you turn off any of vehicles devices.
- Ignition is connected to the ignition relay output. As alternative, any other relay, which has power output when ignition is on, may be chosen.
¶ Connecting ground wire
- Ground wire is connected to the vehicle frame or metal parts that are fixed to the frame.
- If the wire is fixed with the bolt, the loop must be connected to the end of the wire.
- For better contact scrub paint from the spot where loop is going to be connected.
¶ Completed the installation
Once satisfied that the installation has been completed, it is imperrative that we are made aware of this.
In order to provide the service that we do, we require information with regards to the vehicle from your fleet as well as the device installed.
Please visit, complete and submit the Sethala Provisioning Form, link to the form can be found under the External link section at the top of this page.