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Upon receipt of this manual, log on to www.terion.com/webdownload to check for any updates that may be in effect for this manual. Terion publishes the latest software and documentation on this website, so be sure to check for updates periodically.
4.3.3 Attaching Antenna Base Mount to Aluminum or Steel Bodies with Accessible Backsides ................4-11 4.4 Rear Mount Instructions..................4-12 5 GPS Antenna Installation 6 Intelligent Transceiver Unit (ITU) Installation Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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13.1 12 VDC Power Connection................... 13-2 13.2 Calibration Quality Index (CQI) ................13-2 Appendix A Replacement Kits Appendix B Automotive Adhesion Promoter 4298 Appendix C Installation Checklist Appendix D Post-Installation Data Sheet Index Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
1 Introduction The Terion Mobile Messaging System is a two-way mobile data system that provides wireless wide area messaging services, and thus, the ability for trucking companies to maintain communication with their truck drivers. Scope…………. This installation manual provides instructions on how to install the Terion Mobile Messaging System in a truck tractor.
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes. NOTE The installation of a Terion system in a manner inconsistent with Terion's requirements may void the customer warranty. All installations must be conducted by a Terion-certified installer in conformance with Terion's application information (i.e., the right system and kit for the vehicle) and...
• Webdownload Site User Manual, UM20-100112 • Mobile Messaging System Overview, UM10-100113 1.5 Web Available Manuals This manual and others are available to Terion’s customers on the Terion web site. Log on to www.terion.com/webdownload and click on Documentation. 1.6 Conventions...
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A Caution indicates potential damage to the system, and tells you how to avoid the problem. A Note indicates important information that helps you better Note: understand a function, feature, or instruction. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
2.2.3 Driver Terminal (DT) The driver terminal (DT) provides the interface between the driver and Terion’s Mobile Messaging System. Messages are viewed on the screen and entered on the keyboard. The DT is mounted inside the truck cab. Two DT models exist: the Journeyman-I, and the Journeyman-II mmc.
3.4 Verification of Software Versions DT and ITU functions are controlled by computer software. Terion releases new versions of these software programs from time to time to improve performance and add functionality. Visit the Terion web site at www.terion.com/webdownload/...
3.6 Selection of FM/DHF Antenna Location Terion has performed extensive testing of the Antenna System; side mount installations are preferred to rear mount installations because they perform better. The installation kit contains the necessary parts for an FM/DHF side-mount assembly, and a rear-mount supplemental kit is available for rear-mount assemblies.
DT will not be subjected to direct sunlight. Avoid placing the DT on top of the dash or in rear seat windows. The customer should also be consulted when choosing a DT location. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
Terion equipment. If you are planning to mount the ITU or DT near an air ride seat, check the seat’s full range of motion – forward, back, up and down.
1.0 ohm. The bolt(s) where the resistance to the frame rail is the least (and less than 1.0 ohm) is the point where the antenna ground braid will be attached. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
Base Mount Nut Plate Nut Plate Self-locking Nut Self-locking Nut Star Washer Star Washer QRT Assembly QRT Assembly Mobile Messaging System Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual Installation Manual June 15, 2001 June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B UM20-100111B Terion, Inc. Terion, Inc.
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Side-mount Antenna Bracket Loctite 242 or similar (see page 4-5, step 16) Bead of Dielectric Silicone (see page 4-5, step 19) Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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Repeat until all four radials are secured. Note: On most installations you will need to apply additional pieces of foil tape to completely secure radial wires in place. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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Note: The easiest way to determine where the upper part of the connector will be connected is to connect it and examine how high Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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(see step 17). 26. Place the coax into split tubing, secure the coax cable with tie wraps, and seal the entry hole. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
4.3.2 Attaching Antenna Base Mount to Aluminum or Steel Body Panels with Inaccessible Backsides Loctite 242 or similar (see page 4-10, step 12) Bead of Dielectric Silicone (see page 4-10, step 15) Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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QRT terminal. Place the bolts through the antenna base mount and thread the bolts into the rivnuts. Do Not tighten the bolts until you have attached the upper support bracket and aligned the antenna base mount with the upper support bracket. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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11. Place the stud mount assembly into the base mount bracket, put the star washer on the stud mount shaft, and then thread the stud mount nut about half way up the shaft. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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Use wrenches to tighten the connection. 20. Now that the antenna is aligned between the mount and the upper support, complete tightening the bolts on the antenna base mount bracket. 4-10 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
CAUTION! The quad radial wires MUST be removed from the assembly in order to obtain maximum FM reception on aluminum or steel bodies where side mount is attached. 4-11 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
Loctite 242 or similar (see page 4-14, step 6) Bead of Dielectric Silicone (see page 4-15, step 11) 4-12 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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13' 6" Max and tie-wrap bases Antenna support bracket 75" attached along rivet line, at least 48" from mount Antenna base mount attached along rivet line 4-13 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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Use wrenches to tighten the connection. When secure, grab the antenna by hand and try to turn it. If the antenna stud mount turns, it is too loose and needs to be tightened (see the previous step). 4-14 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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Start the hole with a center punch, drill a 1/8" pilot hole, and then drill a 3/4" hole. Use a de-burring tool to smooth the edges of the hole. 4-15 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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48” minimum space between base mount and Merge point is upper support secured with tie wraps so there are no exposed wires. 4-16 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
Note: Use the grommet most appropriate for the wall thickness; the installation kit comes with two grommet sizes for either a 1/16" or a 1/8" wall thickness. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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• Remember to end the split-tubing 1 - 2 inches before the grommet to prevent leakage and ensure a tight seal in the grommet. 10. Seal the entry point with silicone. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
(closest to the power connection) connection Power FM/DHF coax cable connection connection (closest to edge). are ready to calibrate the ITU before plugging the power cable into the ITU. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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T cable and screw it directly to the ITU pedestal. Cables are passed Exposed cables are in through grommet at split tubing and secured entry point with tie wrap base plates Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
Power connections on early model tractors are easier as you can simply crimp ring terminals on the power cables and attach them to the terminal block. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
Identify a non-switched or primary positive power source. Leave the ground lead connected. Switch the VOM to the DC Volts position. With the ignition Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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7. Connect the ground wire to ground. Crimp a ring terminal connector to the end of the black wire and connect it to the ground source found in step 2a. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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Red wire connected to Extra service length ATO in line fuse holder. looped and tie-wrapped to wire harness. Red wire connected to continuous power source. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
WARNING! ROUTE THE WIRES AND CABLES SO THAT DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS WILL NOT BECOME ENTANGLED IN THEM. MAKE SURE ALL WIRES AND CABLE ARE HIDDEN AND SECURE. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
1. Determine the best location for the pedestal mount bracket. The DT side should face toward the driver. If space and cable length allow, leave space to attach the ITU to the pedestal mount bracket. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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1/8" pilot hole is drilled first. 3. Fasten the DT cradle to the bracket with #10 screws. 4. Attach the DT cable as desc ribed in the previous section. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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UM20-100112, Webdownload Site User Manual, for the upgrade procedure. 9.1 Determine Software Versions When the Mobile Messaging System turns on, the first screen to appear is the Terion logo. As the DT “boots”, it displays the Inbox screen. With the Inbox screen displayed, press the key and then the key.
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Workstation software version If both the DT and ITU software versions match those that you downloaded from the Terion Webdownload site prior to installation (see Verification of Software Versions on page 3-1), then proceed directly to Section 10, Calibration. Otherwise, begin upgrading the software.
As soon as the password is typed, the ITU Installer Controls page appears. To calibrate the system use the arrow keys to select the Calibrate command and press the key. ENTER 10-1 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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96, check the antenna, antenna cable, and cable connections, and recalibrate. If the CQI is still less than 96, refer to Calibration Quality Index (CQI) in Section 13, Troubleshooting. 10-2 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
If they are not pressed hard enough, no characters will be input. As soon as the password is typed, the ITU Installe r Controls page appears. 11-1 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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When the Accept command is executed, the Unit Activation box is cleared o f all the information. An activation request message is sent to the Terion Network Operations Center (NOC). When the activation request message is received at the NOC, the NOC automatically sends a return message.
If the cell phone has been turned on (enabled), a cell phone icon is present at the top of a screen (e.g., the Inbox). If the cell phone icon is not present, contact Customer Service. Cell phone icon 11-3 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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5. Press the key, then type the address number on the Address line. (This is the address the Terion Network uses to find the message recipient – call Terion Customer Service at 877-283-7466 to get this number.) Note: You must type in the description and address exactly;...
3. Using the up or down arrow keys, choose the address you wish to make the default. 4. Press the keys. YELLOW + PAGE UP Your selection is now the default; it should be highlighted on the top line. 12-2 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
Call Customer Did system activate? Service If unable to verify, call Customer Service Verify unit Did unit receive is in FM message from coverage dispatch? System OK 13-1 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
If all of the above items are found to be okay, there could be an electrical short in the system. The following steps will check for these types of problems. 13-2 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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If you did receive a reading of 0.5 ohms or less, the connector is good. Replace the coax cable. If the reading was more than 0.5 ohms, replace the antenna connector. 13-3 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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Replace the coax cable. f. If you did receive a measurable resistance reading, replace the antenna connector. 13-4 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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CQI. If all of the previous measurements are found to be okay, and the system still fails to calibrate, report this to Customer Service and replace the ITU. 13-5 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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Whether a replacement is necessary due to damage or improved hardware, replacement parts must be ordered from Terion. Terion supplies replacement kits with all of the hardware necessary to replace a Mobile Messaging system, or any part of a Mobile Messaging system.
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Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372: CYCLOHEXANE XYLENE ETHYLBENZENE METHYL ALCOHOL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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Dist Method Calculated. VOC Less H2O & Exempt Solvents: ca. 755 gms/liter South Coast Air Quality ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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Wear appropriate gloves when handling this material. A pair of gloves made from the following material(s) are recommended: fluoroelastomer (Viton). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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ACRYLATE POLYMER (NJTSRN 04499600- 5984P)......NONE NONE NONE NONE 2,5-FURANDIONE, REACTION PRODUCTS WITH POLYPROPYLENE, CHLORINATED..NONE NONE NONE NONE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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Central Nervous System Depression: signs/symptoms can include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, incoordination, slowed reaction time, slurred speech, giddiness and unconsciousness. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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(71-43-2) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION CHANGE DATES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HEADING SECTION CHANGED SINCE November 26, 1997 ISSUE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abbreviations: N/D - Not Determined N/A - Not Applicable CA - Approximately Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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In addition, information obtained from a database may not be as current as the information in the MSDS available directly from 3M. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
GPS antenna facing upright and secure Unit activated GPS antenna wire in split tubing and secured Sent and received messages with tie wraps and tie-wrap bases Entry hole has grommet and is sealed Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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If the Post-Installation Data Sheet is missing from the installation kit, or is not useable, the Post-Installation Data Sheet on the following page can be copied and used instead. Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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Accessible Backsides, 4-11 Attaching Antenna Base Mount to Post-Installation Data Sheet, 1 Aluminum or Steel Body Panels with Power Connections, 7-1 Inaccessible Backsides, 4-7 Connection Considerations, 7-1 Ground Point, 4-1 Index-1 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.
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Side Mount Bracket Illustration On Composite Body Panels, 4-3 On Steel Body Panels, 4-7 Vehicle Inspection, 3-2 Software Upgrades, 9-2 Verification of Truck Type, 3-1 Software Versions, 9-1 Index-2 Mobile Messaging System Installation Manual June 15, 2001 UM20-100111B Terion, Inc.