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Installation Instructions
(North America Edition)
Last updated: 4/1/2019
THE DEVICE SHOULD BE INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED BY QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS. Only a properly qualified technician
should install and maintain the SF-Series device. Any electrical work should be performed only by an ASE (minimum T6
& L2), MECP or equivalent certified technician with an expertise in installing and troubleshooting advanced vehicle
onboard components including multiplexed circuits. Lytx, Inc. disclaims all responsibility for any damages arising from
improper installation and maintenance of the SF-Series device.
This guide is protected as confidential and proprietary information of Lytx, Inc. Copying and use of this guide for any
purpose other than installing SF-Series in vehicles of Lytx, Inc.'s customers is expressly prohibited. Information
contained in this guide was in effect as of the date set forth above and is subject to change without notice or liability.
Lytx, Inc. reserves the right to revise the information presented or to discontinue the production of parts described at any
time.
©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary.
®
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  • Page 1 SF-Series device. This guide is protected as confidential and proprietary information of Lytx, Inc. Copying and use of this guide for any purpose other than installing SF-Series in vehicles of Lytx, Inc.’s customers is expressly prohibited. Information contained in this guide was in effect as of the date set forth above and is subject to change without notice or liability.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Connect Turn Signals and Brake Inputs (ER-SF300 devices only) Route the Device Power Cable Run Testing and Complete Installation Test Event Creation and Upload Test Wire Connections and Settings in the Lytx Installation Tool Camera Measurements (ER-SF300 devices only) Initiate Diagnostic Mode Complete Installation...
  • Page 3 Mounting Arm Overview Alternative Mounting Locations Installation Instructions Remote Push Button Installation Procedures Materials Mount the Remote Push Button Assign the Input in the Lytx Installation Tool Maintenance & Troubleshooting Maintenance Troubleshooting Installation Issues Troubleshooting Issues After Installation Initiate Diagnostic Mode...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    WARNING: All wires that carry electrical current to the Lytx device must be fused. Failure to fuse the power, ground, and ignition wires can lead to serious personal injury and/or prop- erty damage.

  • Page 5: Adherence To Applicable Local, State And Federal Laws

    (including poor lane markings, construction zones, dirt roads, heavy or complic- ated traffic, and curvy and winding roads), the Lytx Event Recorder may have limited to no functionality. The Lytx Event Recorder may not detect certain objects such as motorcyclists, bicyclists or pedestrians even in the most ideal conditions.

  • Page 6: Canada - Industry Canada Notice

    CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by Lytx, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 7: Suppliers Declaration Of Conformance

    Suppliers Declaration of Conformance We, Lytx, Inc., hereby declare that the Manufacturer’s Contact: product listed below, to which this Declar- Lytx, Inc. ation of Conformity relates, is in 9785 Towne Centre Drive conformity with the Standards and other San Diego, CA 92121 USA...

  • Page 8: Device Installation Overview

    Support Center at 925.732.4246 or email support@lytx.com immediately. Lytx recommends that you do not drive the vehicle until the malfunction is resolved. Lytx, Inc. disclaims all responsibility for any damages arising from improper installation and maintenance of the SF-Series device.

  • Page 9: Materials

    You are responsible for complying with such laws and regulations, and Lytx, Inc. does not accept responsibility for your failure to do 5. Use special tools and safety equipment to avoid serious personal injury and damage to components.
  • Page 10 Vehicle Interface Cable with inline fuses: Red and Black wires = 5-amp fuses Brown wire = 1-amp fuse J1939 CAN Coupler Tamper Prevention Clip Only included in kits for J1939 networks Page 10 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 11: Required Tools

    If you are missing any materials, contact the Lytx Technical Support Center at 925.732.4246 or email support@lytx.com to obtain the necessary materials before beginning installation. Supplementing or substituting shipped materials could impair suitability and performance. Required Tools In addition to all guides and reference documents that you should read before beginning...

  • Page 12: Device Overview

    Download and Install the Lytx Installation Tool The Lytx Installation Tool is a software wizard that walks you through device testing step-by- step at the end of installation. If this tool hasn't already been downloaded and installed on your laptop prior to device installation, follow the steps below.

  • Page 13: System Requirements For The Lytx Installation Tool

    Obtain the Job File In addition to downloading and installing the Lytx Installation Tool, you must also obtain the correct job file prior to device installation. Obtain this from the client's Imple- mentation Services Specialist. System Requirements for the Lytx Installation Tool...
  • Page 14 4. Browse and find the course for "Lytx Installation Tool Download". Press Register. Then press Start. 5. Download the installation file to your computer. 6. Open the file. Follow the prompts to install the tool. Page 14 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary.

  • Page 15: Sf-Series Installation Procedures

    For instructions on altern- ative mounting methods, please review the mounting location guidelines and see "Install- ation of Optional Parts" on page 36. Page 15 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 16: Review Mounting Location Guidelines

    To use the event recorder to temporarily gauge the best position, first loosen the Torx screws so the event recorder can rotate in the bracket. Then hold it up to the windshield. Page 16 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)
  • Page 17 175 mm (7 inches) above the lower edge of the area swept by the windshield wipers, provided that the event recorder is located outside the driver’s sight lines to the road and highway signs and signals. See 49 C.F.R. § 393.60(e). Page 17 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 18: Prepare The Mounting Location

    Turn on the wipers and rotate mirrors, sun visors, and other objects near the device to make sure they cannot block either lens. Page 18 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 19: Attach The Bracket And Event Recorder

    Connect Electrical Wiring Connecting the electrical wiring consists of these subsections: Wiring Safety Warnings Electrical Connection Overview Diagram Wiring and Wire Termination Suggestions Basic Event Recorder Electrical Connections Page 19 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 20: Wiring Safety Warnings

    Independent connections should always be used. WARNING: All wires that carry electrical current to the Lytx device must be fused. Failure to fuse the power, ground, and ignition wires can lead to serious personal injury and/or prop- erty damage.

  • Page 21: Electrical Connection Overview Diagram

    Electrical Connection Overview Diagram For standard, power-only installations: Page 21 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)
  • Page 22 For installations with J1939 and/or ActiveVision connections: Page 22 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 23: Wiring And Wire Termination Suggestions

    They cannot be used for constant power or ground. The Posi-Tap connectors must be the proper gauge size for the wire it's connecting to. Page 23 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)
  • Page 24 8. Quick slide/spade connectors: Quick slide/spade connectors may be used only if they are either properly insulated OR they are sealed with heat shrink. Otherwise, these may not be used. Page 24 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 25: Basic Event Recorder Electrical Connections

    Hibernation mode when the ignition is switched off. This lead has a 1-amp inline fuse. 3. Black wire: Functions as ground. This lead has a 5-amp inline fuse. Page 25 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)
  • Page 26 Connect the BLACK WIRE to a Good Solid Vehicle Ground CAUTION: This is a fused connection. Do NOT cut off or remove the inline fuse. Page 26 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 27: Connect To The Vehicle J1939 Network

    3. Untwist approximately 2 inches (5 cm) of the vehicle’s J1939 wires, which are always a green and yellow twisted pair. Page 27 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 28: Connect Turn Signals And Brake Inputs (Er-Sf300 Devices Only)

    3. Cap off and coil the remaining unused wire. If the white and purple wires were connected above, the blue wire should be capped off and coiled. Page 28 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 29: Route The Device Power Cable

    WARNING: Be very careful working around vehicle airbags. Please refer to the vehicle's service manual for information. WARNING: Route the cable in a manner that protects it from damage. Page 29 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 30: Run Testing And Complete Installation

    3. Make sure the cable is clear of any sharp edges, moving parts, and cannot get pinched in the door jamb. 4. Make sure the cable is tucked away and secured so that it cannot come loose. Lytx recommends using cable-ties at least every foot, or as necessary, along the route of the cable to secure it in place.

  • Page 31: Test Event Creation And Upload

    Test Wire Connections and Settings in the Lytx Installation Tool Prior to Testing To test wire connections and settings, the Lytx Installation Tool must first be installed on your laptop. If this hasn't already be done, follow the instructions in "Download and Install the Lytx Installation Tool"...

  • Page 32: Camera Measurements (Er-Sf300 Devices Only)

    3. After completion, disconnect the micro USB cable. Camera Measurements (ER-SF300 devices only) While testing in the Lytx Installation Tool, you must take and enter the measurements below. Measurements must be entered in whole centimeters (cm). Tip: If you're measuring in inches (in), convert to cm using: # of in x 2.54 = # of cm. Convert any fractional inches to decimal first before calculating the cm.

  • Page 33: Initiate Diagnostic Mode

    (For installations with J1939 vehicle network connections) The first 4 LED lights turn green individually. These lights verify the proper function of various device components. Page 33 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 34: Complete Installation

    Troubleshooting in Diagnostic Mode If you run into any issues in Diagnostic Mode, take the troubleshooting steps in "Troubleshooting in Diagnostic Mode" on page 47. If issues persist after troubleshooting, please contact the Lytx Technical Support Center at 925.732.4246 or email support@lytx.com. Complete Installation 1.
  • Page 35 10. Place the decal indicating the vehicle is equipped with a recording device on the driver’s seat. The customer is responsible for visibly displaying this decal. Page 35 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 36: Installation Of Optional Parts

    Check that nothing blocks the interior- or exterior-facing lenses. Objects such as large sun visors, window tint, and circulation fans may block the lenses. Page 36 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)
  • Page 37 (plumb). Then, secure it fully in the bracket. After you've finished installation of the Overhead Mounting Bracket, proceed to "Connect Elec- trical Wiring" on page 19. Page 37 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 38: Extended Mounting Arm Installation Procedures

    The following are alternative mounting locations for the Mounting Arm. Please select the best location based on the particular vehicle and the mounting location guidelines set forth in the section, "Review Mounting Location Guidelines" on page 16. Page 38 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 39: Installation Instructions

    Also check that the device does not block the driver's line of sight in the selected mounting location. Page 39 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 40: Remote Push Button Installation Procedures

    Installation of the Remote Push Button contains the following subsections: 1. Mount the Remote Push Button 2. Assign the Input in the Lytx Installation Tool Page 40 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary.

  • Page 41: Materials

    Note: After assigning the Remote Push Button, the Lytx Installation Tool may take up to several minutes to detect the assignment. Please wait for detection before troubleshooting. Page 41 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc.

  • Page 42: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    After installation has been completed, Lytx recommends inspection and maintenance be performed every time normal preventative maintenance is performed on the vehicle and anytime the Lytx Vehicle Event Recorder or its wiring and electrical connections are moved, re-installed or otherwise altered from their initial installation.
  • Page 43 The Model and Device There may be an issue with Windows Firewall. Plug the device Serial Number do not in again and verify that the Lytx Installation Tool is allowed appear in the Lytx Install- through Windows Firewall. ation Tool.
  • Page 44 J1939 backbone but on a stub. Try moving the Coupler to a different location. The turn signal or brake Verify the inputs are correctly assigned in the Lytx Installation inputs aren't being Tool. Check the connection point and inspect the corres- detected in the Lytx Install- ponding wiring for cuts or damage.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting Issues After Installation

    Troubleshooting Issues After Installation Lytx event recorders have built-in diagnostic tools to help troubleshoot issues you may exper- ience. If you're having issues with the SF-Series event recorder, initiate the device's Diagnostic Mode. In this mode, the device's LED status lights will help identify the specific component of the device that may be causing the issue.

  • Page 46: Initiate Diagnostic Mode

    1. As the device shuts down, all LED status lights will shut off. 2. As it starts back up, the center LED status light will turn green. Page 46 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting In Diagnostic Mode

    The device will stay in Diagnostic Mode for 4 minutes. Pay attention to the LED status lights during this time. Color Status ● Green ● Error - requires troubleshooting (For LED 2 only) Error - requires ● Yellow troubleshooting Page 47 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)
  • Page 48 ECM connection (above). For hard-wired brakes, verify that the Brake Signal is prop- erly assigned in the Lytx Installation Tool. For hard-wired brakes, check the connection point and inspect the corresponding wiring for cuts or damage.

  • Page 49: Uninstalling The Device

    2. Remove the screws on each side of the device. Detach the device from the bracket. 3. Remove the security screw and the Tamper Prevention Clip on the back. Page 49 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)
  • Page 50 For more detail on the connection points, refer to the "Electrical Connection Overview Diagram" starting on page 21 and subsequent sections. WARNING: Do not leave any exposed wire near connectors. Page 50 of 51 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary. (North America Edition)

  • Page 51: Contact Technical Support

    9. If the harness is connected to an optional CAN Coupler, remove the cap on the CAN Coupler. Remove the wires inside. Contact Technical Support For troubleshooting support, please contact the Lytx Technical Support Center at 925.732.4246 or email support@lytx.com. Installation Support Hours:...

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