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Summary of Contents for I.D. Systems Vehicle Asset Communicator
- Page 1 I.D. SYSTEMS, INC. VAC™ – Vehicle Asset Communicator™ A Wireless Fleet Management Device User’ s Guide Version 3.1.x...
- Page 2 V A C ™ – A W I R E L E S S F L E E T M A N A G E M E N T D E V I C E VAC – User’s Guide VAC™ IDS Gateway™ IDS WAN Console™ © I.D. Systems, Inc. 1 University Plaza • 6 Floor Hackensack, NJ 07601 Phone 201.996.9000 • Fax 201.996.9144...
- Page 3 Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability I.D. Systems, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from the use of its products or services. I.D. Systems assumes no responsibility for any loss or claims by third parties, which may arise through the use of its products or services.
- Page 4 FCC Compliance Statement Compliance Statement (Part 15.19) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
NOTE: Repeated failure to log into the VAC will trigger an alert on the ARDCS which can be emailed or sent by pager to specified personnel (See ARDCS User’s Guide)................................22 I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000;... - Page 6 Limited Warranty ......................................39 This Warranty Does Not Cover: ..................................39 General Provisions: ......................................40 To Get Warranty Service or Returned Material Authorization: ........................40 I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com...
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Page 7: Introduction
This manual is a user’s guide for the VAC (Vehicle Asset Communicator), a Wireless Fleet Management Device developed by I.D. Systems. This guide will introduce the reader to the VAC and to I.D. Systems’ Fleet Management solution. In addition, this guide also includes information about VAC installation procedures, installation options, operator instructions, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting. - Page 8 RF transceiver and vehicle interface and runs an embedded computer application. Information about the attached vehicle is communicated from the VAC over the wireless infrastructure of Gateways™, to I.D. Systems software (refer to the system diagram in Figure 1). Figure 1: IDS Fleet Management System Diagram The VAC device both sends and receives information, such as access control updates, pages, updated configuration settings, and scheduled maintenance event information, and interacts with the vehicle’s...
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Page 9: Installation
825-0111-01: Vehicle Asset Communicator Mounting Bracket During hardware installation and system configuration, a test sheet must be filled out and sent (via mail or fax) to I.D. Systems, Inc. to certify that the installation was performed correctly. The test sheet is provided with the hardware. -
Page 10: System Connections Overview
Hardware Assortment kits). The hardware should accommodate most vehicle types. The hardware kit is specified for high vibration industrial applications. I.D. Systems highly recommends using the MOLEX RHT-1991 Ratchet tool (or equivalent) for crimping terminals. If using a different tool, I.D. Systems will bear no responsibility for resulting installation failures. -
Page 11: Installing The Vac (And Optional Id Reader)
Assemble the VAC onto the Bracket. If the VAC-to-PCM cable runs through the vehicle’s dash, insert a Grommet (supplied) in the hole to prevent the cable from being damaged. I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com... -
Page 12: Installing Vac-To-Pcm Harness
BLACK RED/ VSEN2(+) IDSY SDI WAKEUP (OPTIONAL) BLACK RED/ NO CONNECT BLACK Selecting the System’s Power and Ground Connections Notes: I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com Page 12 of 41... -
Page 13: Finishing The Installation
Finishing the Installation System Configuration In order to complete the installation of the VAC system on a vehicle and to ensure proper operation of the system. I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com... -
Page 14: Standard Vac Operation
As a radio frequency (RF) and computing device, the VAC utilizes the most robust communication protocol in the industry to ensure that all relevant data is communicated with the rest of the system. I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000;... -
Page 15: General Operation
Assigning the Vehicle ID to the VAC Enabling and disabling access control Configuring the VAC sensors for motion sensing, lift sensing, and battery sensing I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com... -
Page 16: Basic Operation: Lcd, Keypad, Id Reader And Leds
Screen Title: The top line of the display. Indicates the title or subject of the current screen. ¥ (Yen): This symbol is the in-range indicator for the VAC. The faster it blinks, the closer the I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000;... -
Page 17: Digit Entry Mode
Pressing ESC key will return to the previous screen. o Press ENTER key to confirm numerical entry. The entry will consist of each digit I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com... -
Page 18: Access Control (All Users): Logging On And Off The Vehicle
In order for vehicle access control to prevent vehicle access, it is required that the vehicle comply with the I.D. Systems Serial Data Interface protocol. For a compliant vehicle, unless the VAC is in ‘bypass mode,’ all Standard, Master User and Maintenance drivers must log into the VAC to gain access to the vehicle. -
Page 19: Logging Onto The Vac
Follow instructions on how to enter driver’s ID combustion vehicles), turn vehicle ignition key on. (either by typing driver ID or presenting an ID card – proximity, magnetic stripe, smart-card or I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com... - Page 20 ENTER when prompted with default driver is not authorized, see Denial of Login on PIN of 0000. page 21. I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com Page 20 of 41...
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Page 21: Denial Of Login
Driver is not authorized for that time period on Not currently authorized. that vehicle (set using Console’s System Admin Tool), but would otherwise be I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com... - Page 22 NOTE: Repeated failure to log into the VAC will trigger an alert on the ARDCS which can I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com...
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Page 23: Logging Off Of The Vac
OSHA questions. Similarly, if the same driver uses a different vehicle during the same shift, he/she will be required to answer OSHA I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000;... -
Page 24: Osha Question Mode
OSHA responses, which will log and alert maintenance of the previously unidentified issue. I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000;... - Page 25 To exit the checklist, operator chooses *Yes* by pressing ENTER. To resume working on the checklist, press the right arrow key to select *No* and then press ENTER. I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com...
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Page 26: Critical Osha Shutdown (Optional)
The new page will be identified with an ‘unread’ indicator. If a page expires before being stored on the intended VAC (indicated in the Console’s Paging Tool), the sender must resend the page. I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com... -
Page 27: Viewing And Responding To Text Pages
On the main VAC screen, a flashing ‘– page –’ indicator (small letters) informs the operator that a message has been received. To view the message Inbox, press the MSG key. I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com... - Page 28 To Delete Message: Select *Del* by scrolling with right/left arrow keys, then press ENTER key. To Return to Pager screen: Select *Back* and press ENTER ― or just press ESC key. I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com...
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Page 29: Vehicle Utilization Monitoring (All Users)
One feature of the VAC is its monitoring of vehicle utilization. Vehicle monitoring requires that the vehicle comply with the I.D. Systems Serial Data Interface protocol. For a compliant vehicle, a VAC will record utilization data both when a driver is logged on and when the vehicle is unassigned. Vehicle monitoring is invisible to the driver of the vehicle and requires no interaction for collection and transmission of utilization data. -
Page 30: Motion Safety Feature (Optional - Standard And Master Users)
(e.g. by driving to the nearest charging area and manually looking for an appropriate, charged battery), recommendations sent to other drivers for I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000;... -
Page 31: Battery Request
Authorized User: Requesting.. Battery Request Status: *BattReq* A ‘Requesting..’ indicator blinks until communication has been established with a nearby Gateway I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com Page 31 of 41... -
Page 32: Battery Validation
(Note: Only valid battery prox ID’s will be accepted) If there is no prox-card or prox-fob on the new battery, contact maintenance to proceed. I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com... -
Page 33: Battery Request Troubleshooting
ID numbers will still not be valid. The duration of temporary access is configurable (default: 12 hours; configurable prior to shipping VACs). I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com... - Page 34 When done, select *OK* and press the ENTER key to return to Master User’s main VAC screen. I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com...
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Page 35: Electrical
Approx. 1 month Location history storage (RAM) Approx. 10 days Communication Radio Frequency Nominal Frequency 902.6 927.2 Output power (dBm) Modulation I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com Page 35 of 41... -
Page 36: User Interface
Type DS19 Environmental Spec IP65 Status LED Indicators (Prox Only) Spec Access indicator Green OSHA indicator Amber Paging indicator I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com Page 36 of 41... -
Page 37: Environmental
Mounting method 10-32 screws, bolts (supplied) Mounting holes 2 x 10-32 holes for bracket, 1x 1” round hole for cable I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com Page 37 of 41... -
Page 38: Vac™ Error Code Guide
1 min. c. Power up the unit. If the problem persists, replace the VAC and verify that the error message is not displayed. If it is still displayed, contact I.D. Systems, Inc. technical support. I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000;... -
Page 39: Warranty Information
Appendix C Warranty Information Limited Warranty I.D. Systems, Inc. (IDS) warrants the IDS-manufactured VAC™ (“VAC”) against defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of time determined via purchase order (typically 90 days from the date of purchase). -
Page 40: General Provisions
To Get Warranty Service or Returned Material Authorization: You must provide proof of purchase (bearing the date of purchase and the VAC serial number) in I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com... - Page 41 RMA by contacting the company, which sold you the VAC (distributor or dealer). You may also call IDS at 201-996-9000 for warranty service or RMA information. I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01 Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email: support@id-systems.com...
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