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BLU2 Installation Guide
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A guide for BLU2 installations.

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  • Page 1 BLU2 Installation Guide Optional Image Version 1.1 A guide for BLU2 installations.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BLU2 Installation ......................10 Mounting the BLU2 Device ....................... 10 DC-DC Installation ......................11 Connecting the DC-DC Power Supply to the PeopleNet System ..........11 Mounting the DC-DC Power Supply ..................13 Connecting OBC(G3) to the BLU2 unit ................14 Plugging in the Keyboard ....................
  • Page 3: Table Of Figures

    OWER SUPPLY AND CONNECTORS 6: G ............12 IGURE ROUND AND OWER ONNECTOR 7: BLU2 O ............14 IGURE PTIONS ABLE ONNECTOR 8: USB C ......15 IGURE ONNECTION WITH LECTRICAL APE AND © 2010 PeopleNet Communications. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 Before You Begin An inventory of documentation and hardware before you install a new BLU2.
  • Page 6: Peoplenet System Installation Manual

    PeopleNet System Installation Manual PeopleNet System Installation Manual You need to complete some of the procedures in the PeopleNet Installation Manual before proceeding with this guide. These include the following three procedures:  Mounting the g3 onboard computer (OBC) ...
  • Page 7: Blu2 Install Kit

    BLU2 Install Kit BLU2 Install Kit Part #: M-010-0508 The BLU2 Install Kit contains the following items and what you see in Error! Reference source not found. on the next page. Part Description Part # DC-DC Supply E-006- 0506 Cable, DC-DC / USB / Audio...
  • Page 8: Additional Parts

    In addition to the parts listed above, you will need the following parts: Additional Parts Zip ties to secure excess cabling 2 screws to mount the power supply 1 butt connector to attach the fuse holder Electrical tape © 2010 PeopleNet Communications. All rights reserved.
  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation Installation instructions for the BLU2 and related hardware.
  • Page 10: Mounting The Blu2 Device

    You will need both the BLU2 device and the BLU2 Installation Kit for this procedure. 1. Secure the BLU2 cable assembly (Part # L-016-0512) Shown in Figure 4 to the back of the BLU2 device using the provided 8 screws (4 long and 4 short).
  • Page 11: Dc-Dc Installation

    DC-DC Installation DC-DC Installation Connecting the DC-DC Power Supply to the PeopleNet System 1. Connect the DC-DC Power Supply by inserting the 8 Pin and 4Pin connectors into the corresponding ports on either end of the device. Connectors and DC-DC Power Supply are shown in Figure 5.
  • Page 12: Figure 6: Ground And Power Connector

    4. Using a butt connector, connect an inline 15 AMP fuse to the Brown wire and connect to vehicle constant power. Do not insert fuse at this time. Wire Color Description Brown Constant +12 Volts (Not Switched) Blue Ground © 2010 PeopleNet Communications. All rights reserved.
  • Page 13: Mounting The Dc-Dc Power Supply

    Continuously cool and dry. The DC-DC Power Supply must be kept away from major heat sources and protected from the elements, such as water. 2. Mount the DC-DC Power Supply in the determined location with two (2) screws, Velcro, or zip ties, as necessary. © 2010 PeopleNet Communications. All rights reserved.
  • Page 14: Connecting Obc(G3) To The Blu2 Unit

    Connecting OBC(G3) to the BLU2 unit 1. Attach the Blue options cable connector from the OBC Main Cable to the options cable connector from the BLU2 unit shown in Figure 7. Figure 7: BLU2 Options Cable Connector 2. Securely tighten the connectors together and wrap with electrical tape.
  • Page 15: Plugging In The Keyboard

    Plugging in the Keyboard Plugging in the Keyboard 1. Connect the USB keyboard to the USB pigtail on the BLU2 cable. 2. Wrap electrical tape around the USB connection (for protection), and secure the USB cables with a zip tie to form strain-relief loop.
  • Page 17: Firmware Download

    Firmware Download Process for updating the g3 OBC firmware.
  • Page 18: G3 Firmware Download Process

    The screen will display “OBC Firmware Updater” and show the progress of the installation. The update is completed when the screen displays “OBC firmware upgrade successful.” 3. Press OK and proceed to “BLU2-OBC Synchronization Process” on page 20 for synchronization. © 2010 PeopleNet Communications. All rights reserved.
  • Page 19 Synchronization Process for activating the BLU2 and the OBC.
  • Page 20: Synchronization Blu2-Obc Synchronization Process

    5. Enter the OBC DSN. 6. Press SUBMIT.  The activation process will proceed and the Activating BLU screen will appear. The Device will reboot and the Driver Login screen will appear. Process Installation is now complete. © 2010 PeopleNet Communications. All rights reserved.
  • Page 21: Error Code Recovery

    2. Press the Cancel button on the error screen and allow the BLU2 device to advance to the Login screen. 3. Verify the Login screen is displayed and press and hold the RED button at the bottom of the BLU2 unit.
  • Page 23: Still Have Questions

    (888) 346-3486 (952) 368-9320 Fax 1100 Burloak Dr. • Suite 300 4400 Baker Road Minnetonka, MN 55343-8684 Burlington, Ontario L7L 6B2 info @ peoplenetonline.com Canada www.peoplenetonline.com ©2009 PeopleNet Communications Corporation. All rights reserved. This information is subject to change without notice.

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