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BLACKBERRY RADAR – L
ITB100 – 1
October 2019

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  • Page 1 BLACKBERRY RADAR – L ITB100 – 1 October 2019 ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE Table of contents Overview ....................... 3 Get ready for installation ..................4 Installing BlackBerry Radar-L Modules ..............5 Prepare to install ....................... 5 Installation tools ......................6 Matching a module identifier to an asset identifier ........... 8 Module installation ....................

  • Page 3: Overview

    Task 3: Uninstall a module (see Section 4) Complete BlackBerry Radar documentation is available online when you log in to BlackBerry Radar Dashboard. For instructions on how to configure the BlackBerry Radar Dashboard or how to activate newly installed devices, see the online documentation.

  • Page 4: Get Ready For Installation

    To get ready for installation, you need to obtain a worksheet where you can record the pairing of each Radar-L module to its asset (that is, the asset that the module will be installed on). For detailed instructions, log in to the BlackBerry Radar Dashboard and access documentation...

  • Page 5: Installing Blackberry Radar-L Modules

    BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 5 3 Installing BlackBerry Radar-L modules You may have a large number of BlackBerry Radar-L modules to install. Follow the instructions in this section to: • Match each module identifier to its asset identifier •...

  • Page 6: Installation Tools

    BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE types of fasteners. Please Note: Your choice of fastener will influence the size of the tools required to create the mounting holes (i.e. drill bits) and install or remove the fasteners (i.e. wrenches/sockets/drivers). An example of this provided below. The actual length of the fasteners will be determined by the thickness of your mounting surface.
  • Page 7 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 7 Screwdriver or Torx Bit (T-9)* Drill and Drill Bits Tape (Battery door removal) Pencil or *Torx Bit + Powered Screwdriver offers fastest Non-Permanent Marker installation. If no Powered Screwdriver is available, a manual screwdriver may also be used.

  • Page 8: Matching A Module Identifier To An Asset Identifier

    3.3 Matching a module identifier to an asset identifier In order to track an asset, the Radar-L module that is installed on the asset must be associated with the asset in the BlackBerry Radar Dashboard. It is, therefore, very important to keep a clear record of which Radar-L module is installed on which asset.
  • Page 9 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 9 Tip: If you plan to frequently switch your Radar-L module between assets, you may wish to record the S/N on the rear housing using a permanent marker, or by creating your own label. This will eliminate the need to remove the battery cover to find the S/N when...

  • Page 10: Module Installation

    This is helpful for installing on object roofs, fender surfaces, etc. 4. Do not install the device on the asset with the front of the device facing the ground. This will result in reduced product performance. This diagram illustrates the proper installation orientation for the BlackBerry Radar-L module.

  • Page 11: Prepare Module For Installation-Battery Installation

    3.4.1 Prepare module for installation—Battery installation IMPORTANT: Please do not perform the battery connection process until you are ready to install and associate the BlackBerry Radar modules on your asset. Once the battery is connected, please complete the module installation and association, as soon as you can, to conserve battery life.

  • Page 12: Installing Module On An Asset

    BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE The module is prepared for installation on the asset. 3.4.2 Installing the module on an asset 1. As indicated in Section 3.3 of this guide, record the module identifier and the asset identifier the module will be paired with. For your convenience, you may quickly create a...
  • Page 13 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 13 If you wish to monitor door open/close events with your BlackBerry Radar-L module, you will need to mount it on the door. Recommended module placement on cargo van doors is determined by the door construction, and will differ among vans with windows and vans without windows and single doors or double doors.
  • Page 14 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE from the rear housing of the module and placing it on the installation worksheet, next to the asset that will be tracked by this module. Tip: For modules that have been previously transferred to new assets, the temporary S/N label may no longer be in place.
  • Page 15 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 15 Technique 1: Position the T-Square along the edge of the door. Using the T-square as a guide, draw a horizontal line approximately 5” (13 cm) in length, in the area you plan to install the device, with your pencil or marker. Align the bottom edge of the template to the line.
  • Page 16 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE Tips for easier drilling Tip 1: To shorten drilling time and prolong the life of your drill bit, you may wish to use cutting tool lubricant during the drilling process. Tip 2: For most precise hole drilling, before drilling your hole, you may wish to use a punch and hammer to help place the drill bit.
  • Page 17 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 17 5. Place the module on the door, aligning the holes on the module with the holes you drilled into the door. 6. Insert your fastener into the hole and use the appropriate tools to secure the module to the asset.

  • Page 18: Cargo Van Installation Procedure (Doors With Windows)

    BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE Gasket Compression Level Gasket Compression Level Recommended Not Recommended 7. Close both doors. Installation is complete. 3.4.4 Cargo van installation procedure (doors with windows)
  • Page 19 As mentioned in Section 3.4.3, if you wish to monitor door open/close events with your BlackBerry Radar-L module, you will need to mount it on the door. If your van has windows, and you don’t have adequate space above the window to mount the module, you will need to mount it lower on the door.
  • Page 20 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE mounting surface. At the same time, the rubber casing provides added protection against water entering the hole on the door. The diagram below shows how the well nut works. Well nuts require no special tools to install, and can be easily removed from the installation when no longer required.
  • Page 21 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 21 Tip: On some vehicles, where the planned mounting location is in front of a latch, you may want to verify the suitability of the area for mounting by checking behind the interior door panel.

  • Page 22: Dry Van/Intermodal Container Installation Procedure

    3.4.5 Dry van/intermodal container installation procedure If you wish to monitor door open/close events with your BlackBerry Radar-L module, you will need to mount it on the door. Recommended module placement on dry van and intermodal doors are as follows:...
  • Page 23 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 23 • The unit should be installed as close to the center of the trailer/container as possible. When installing on trailers or containers with door bars, ensure there is approximately 1-2” (2.5-5cm) of clearance space between the left side of the unit and the edge of the door bar.
  • Page 24 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 1-2” (2.5-5cm) of clearance space between the left side of the unit and the edge of the door bar. 3. Remove the adhesive from the rear of the template and place the template in the desired installation location.
  • Page 25 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 25 Tip: To avoid leaving a permanent mark on your trailer or container after the device installation is complete, we recommend using a pencil or non-permanent marker to create the guideline. Technique 2: Visually, place the template in the desired installation location. Using a level, check that the template is level.
  • Page 26 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE Drilling tips for intermodal installations Due to the thicker, harder steel used on intermodal containers, you may wish to follow these suggestions. Tip 1: To shorten drilling time and prolong the life of your drill bit, you may wish to use cutting tool lubricant during the drilling process.
  • Page 27 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 27 6. Place the module on the door, aligning the holes on the module with the holes you drilled into the door. 7. Insert your fastener of choice into the holes and use the appropriate tools to secure the...
  • Page 28 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE Do not over-tighten the fastener. Over-tightening can over-compress the mounting gasket, which can damage the gasket. Do not tighten fastener beyond 3lb-ft. (4Nm). Gasket Compression Level Gasket Compression Level Recommended Not Recommended 8. Close both doors. Installation is complete.

  • Page 29: Roll Up Door Installation Procedure

    BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 29 3.4.6 Roll-up door installation procedure If you wish to monitor door open/close events with your BlackBerry Radar-L module, you will need to mount it on the door. Recommended module placement on roll-up doors is as follows.
  • Page 30 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE to the door with tape and moving the door through its complete range of travel, to ensure there is no interference. Tips for roll-up door installation Tip 1: If you have tried a higher mounting position, and found you did not have enough clearance to allow uninterrupted door travel, try moving the module lower on the door.
  • Page 31 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 31 • Make one mark at the desired placement height. • Make a second mark, at the same height, approximately 4 inches (100mm) to the side of the first mark. • Draw a straight line between the two points. This will help ensure your line is parallel to the bottom of the door.
  • Page 32 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE Drilling tips for one person installation on a roll-up door If you are installing the module high on the door-- and have selected nuts, bolts, and washers as your fasteners -- you will need to install the bolt from the exterior side, then enter the trailer to install the nut from the interior side.
  • Page 33 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 33 6. Remove the template. You now have four holes in the door. If there are any burrs around the holes, remove them at this time. Also, remove any dust or debris left over from the drilling or de-burring operations.
  • Page 34 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE • Insert your fastener of choice into the holes. • Use the appropriate tools to secure the module to the asset. Do not tighten fastener beyond 3lb-ft. (4Nm) to avoid over compressing the mounting gasket.

  • Page 35: Chassis Installation Procedure

    BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 35 3.4.7 Chassis installation procedure If you are using BlackBerry Radar-L to track a chassis trailer, you may mount the module on any flat, vertical surface that offers enough mounting area for the device. When selecting a mounting location, carefully consider how the asset will be used in its normal, day-to-day operation.
  • Page 36 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE with a minimum clearance of 1/4" (6 mm) above and below the device. Maintaining this minimum clearance improves antenna performance. In some cases, as when installing on narrow width “C-channel” frame rails, it may be beneficial to mount the device on the opposite side of the frame rail to achieve the recommended clearance.
  • Page 37 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 37 IMPORTANT: When mounting under a vehicle, or a piece of equipment, you must exercise a high degree of caution to avoid serious damage to yourself, the module, or your equipment: • Do not install near exhaust sources, ignition sources, or fuel tanks.
  • Page 38 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. Remove the template. If there are any burrs around the holes, remove them. Also, remove any dust or debris left over from the drilling or de-burring operations. 5. Place the module on the chassis, aligning the holes on the module with the holes you drilled into the chassis.

  • Page 39: Flatbed/Heavy Equipment Installation Procedure

    7. Installation is complete. 3.4.8 Flatbed/heavy equipment installation procedure If you are using BlackBerry Radar-L to track an asset without doors, or do not wish to monitor door open/close events for your asset, you may mount the module on any flat,...
  • Page 40 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE selecting a mounting location, carefully consider how the asset will be used in its normal, day-to-day operation. Do not place the assembly in a location where it is susceptible to damage from: • Normal usage activities, such as loading or unloading cargo.
  • Page 41 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 41 IMPORTANT: When mounting under a vehicle, or a piece of equipment, you must exercise a high degree of caution to avoid serious damage to yourself, the module, or your equipment: • Do not install near exhaust sources, ignition sources, or fuel tanks.
  • Page 42 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE Drilling tips for chassis and frame installations Due to the thicker, harder steel used on chassis and trailer frames, you may wish to follow these suggestions. Tip 1: To shorten drilling time and prolong the life of your drill bit, you may wish to use cutting tool lubricant during the drilling process.
  • Page 43 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 43 5. Place the module on the chassis, aligning the holes on the module with the holes you drilled into the chassis. 6. Insert your fastener of choice into the holes and use the appropriate tools to secure the module to the asset.

  • Page 44: Removing Blackberry Radar-L Modules

    BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 4 Removing BlackBerry Radar-L modules Use this procedure if you need to remove your Radar-L module for servicing or recycling. For more information on obtaining service for your devices, or recycling and safe disposal of...

  • Page 45: Module Removal

    BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 45 4.2 Module removal 1. Remove the module from the asset by removing the four fasteners from the corners of the module and removing the module.

  • Page 46: Battery Removal And Replacement

    BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 4.3 Battery removal and replacement Battery removal 1. Remove the six screws from the back of the product and remove the cover to access the battery compartment. Retain the screws as all six screws will be required to re-attach the battery door to the module.
  • Page 47 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 47 1. Place the battery into the battery compartment. 2. Connect the battery cable to the battery connector. The LED will flash to indicate the module is active. 3. Place the battery cover onto the module and install all six screws.
  • Page 48 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE If you do need to ship the battery, along with the module, please follow this procedure. IMPORTANT: Never ship the device with the battery cable connected. Battery must be shipped inside the module with battery cable disconnected and the battery cable placed inside the connector nest.

  • Page 49: Door Repair

    BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 49 4.4 Door repair After the module has been removed from the door, there will be holes in the door. There are a number of techniques that can be used to repair the holes. This section will discuss some approaches you may wish to use.
  • Page 50 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE Note: This method works particularly well with thicker doors like dry van and roll-up doors. 1. With the module removed, you’ll have four holes. 2. Fill the holes with a weatherproof sealant. If desired, you may use 100% Silicone Exterior Grade caulk or Polyurethane Sealant.
  • Page 51 BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 51 1. With the module removed, you’ll have four holes. 2. Insert the nuts and bolts into the holes. For added protection, place a washer between the bolt and the door surface.

  • Page 52: Support

    BLACKBERRY RADAR-L ITB100-1 INSTALLATION GUIDE 6 Support If you run into any problem during the installation process, contact the BlackBerry Radar support team at 1-844-RADAR-BB.

  • Page 53: Legal Notice

    The terms of use of this documentation and any BlackBerry product or service are set out in a separate license or other agreement with BlackBerry applicable thereto. Certain features...

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