FleetLynx AMG1000ALx-VCM Installation Manual

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Advanced Mobile Gateway AMG1000

Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle

1.0 Safety & Regulatory Information

Important safety and regulatory information on the AMG unit may be found on on page 15

this installation guide.

CAUTION:

activating the AMG unit.

2.0 Kit Contents

There are four AMG aftermarket kits for light-duty/passenger vehicles:

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AMG1000BLx-VCM kits include the "Backpack Antenna" and will be used in the

majority of cases, where both the base unit and the antenna are to be installed in

the vehicle interior. Instructions for the AMG1000BLx-VCM kit installation are not

included here, but are available online.

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AMG1000BOx-VCM kits include the "Backpack Antenna" and will be used in the

majority of cases, where both the base unit and the antenna are to be installed in

the vehicle interior. Instructions for the AMG1000BOx-VCM kit installation are not

included here, but are available online.

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AMG1000AOx-VCM kits include the "External Antenna" and should be used when it

is necessary to install the antenna on the cab exterior or if specifically requested by

the "fleet" customer. Instructions for the AMG1000AOx-VCM kit installation are not

included here, but are available online.

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AMG1000ALx-VCM kits include the "External Antenna" and should be used when it

is necessary to install the antenna on the vehicle exterior or if specifically requested

by the "fleet" customer.

This is the installation guide for the AMG1000ALx-VCM kit as shown in Figure 1.

AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide

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Installation Guide (AMG1000ALx-VCM)

Be sure to thoroughly review the safety and regulatory information before installing and

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Summary of Contents for FleetLynx AMG1000ALx-VCM

Page 1: Kit Contents
“fleet” customer. This is the installation guide for the AMG1000ALx-VCM kit as shown in Figure 1. AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide 1...
Page 2: Recommended Tools
Duty/Passenger Vehicles where: x=U if equipment is to be operated in the USA x=C if equipment is to be operated in Canada Figure 1: AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit 3.0 Recommended Tools The following tools are recommended for the installation: •...
Page 3 • Truck Number – the number the fleet uses to identify the vehicle • Dealer Code – the code for the dealership where the FleetLynx unit was purchased from • VIN – the Vehicle Identification Number for the vehicle in which the AMG unit will be installed •...
Page 4 1) The AMG base unit may not be installed any further than 9 feet away from the vehicle’s interior fuse panel. 2) The external antenna (included in AMG1000ALx-VCM kits only) may be installed up to 15 feet away from the AMG base unit.
Page 5 Allows easy access to the GPS, CDMA, and GSM connections on the unit • Enables the AMG base unit to be secured via screws, such that the screws are not visible to the driver. PROCEED WITH INSTALLATION ONLY AFTER THE ABOVE TASKS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide...
Page 6 Figure 4: AMG Base Unit Connectors 4.2 Wiring Harness for Light Duty Vehicles The wiring harness for Light Duty/Passenger Vehicles comes with two add-a-circuit devices. Figure 5: Wiring Harness for Light Duty/Passenger Vehicles AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide...
Page 7 2 = IGN_SEN 6 = CAN_L Plugs into AMG base unit 3 = DIG_IN1 7 = CAN_H 4 = GND2 8 = VBATT AMG base unit (Connector Side) Figure 6: Wiring Harness Installation Overview AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide...
Page 8 (opposite the wire and crimp) The fuse removed from the panel should be installed into the “add-a-circuit” in the lower position (10A or less ONLY) Figure 8: Add-a-Circuit Device – Fuse Insertion AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide...
Page 9 AMG. 10)The remaining wires on the harness are not used. They can be bundled together and tucked out of the way. 11)Plug Molex 8-pin connector into AMG. 12)Re-connect negative battery cable. AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide...
Page 10: Mounting The Unit
#8 Pan Head Screw Area of the vehicle to Head diameter 0.325" max. anchor AMG unit Maximum torque 6.0 in-lbs 1.80” 0.175” 4.03” 3.65” 1.85” 6.00” 6.80” Figure 11: Securing the AMG base unit using Screws AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide...
Page 11: Mounting The Antenna
Note: If the underside of the threaded base bolt is exposed to the environment, a sealant is required. The weight of the external antenna assembly (i.e., “with cable”) is 1.39 lbs (0.63 kg). AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide...
Page 12 ¼” max. ¾” diameter ** In order to secure the antenna mounting, it is necessary to also have access to the underside of the hole (normally inside the cab). Figure 13: External Antenna Mounting AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide...
Page 13: Confirming Amg Operation Via The Amg Diagnostics Page
Using a web browser, navigate to the AMG Diagnostics page -- http://10.10.0.1 Note: The Diagnostics page does not auto-update. Refresh the page to get an updated diagnostics view. Step 5 Review the AMG Diagnostic page details as indicated in Figure 14. AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide...
Page 14 If the AMG Diagnostics page is not indicating the required status, please call 1-877-955-3122 for installation assistance. Once all of the required status indications have been confirmed on the AMG Diagnostics page, re-install the dashboard. AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide...
Page 15: Confirming Amg Operation Via The Amg Status Lights
8.0 Return the AMG Installation Form Upon successful confirmation of AMG operation, record the Post-Installation Information on the Installation Form located in AMG Kit and fax the completed AMG Installation form to (306)657-3177. AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide...
Page 16: Safety And Regulatory Information
Document Conventions This document uses the following special formats to emphasize key information. Be aware of all warnings and cautions before you begin to use AMG1000ALx-VCM. WARNING! Whenever you see this icon and heading, the associated text addresses or discusses a critical safety or regulatory issue.
Page 17: Industry Canada Compliance
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: • L'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et • L'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide...
Page 18 AMG1021B Backpack Antenna - Impedance: 50 Ohm Nom.; Maximum Gain, including cable loss: -1.0dBi (GSM 850) and -1.7dBi (PCS1900). AMG1021A External Antenna – Impedance: 50 Ohm Nom.; Maximum Gain, including cable loss : +1.6dBi (GSM 850) and +2.9dBi (PCS1900). AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide...
Page 19 Vecima Networks Inc. to provide notification of such revision or change. Vecima Networks Inc. 150 Cardinal Place Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7L 6H8 Published in Canada. Specifications subject to change without notice. AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide...
Page 20 Third Party Software License Agreement License agreement information for third party software utilized in the FleetLynx™ AMG unit may be obtained from the document located at http://www.fleetlynx.net/PDF/amg_thirdpartynotification_ml_r03_sd.pdf AMG1000ALx-VCM Light Duty/Passenger Vehicle Kit Installation Guide...