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Vehicle Productivity, Security, and ELD Compliance
The 66xx family of beacons includes the following models:
• 6600 – 3G with external antenna
• 6601 – 3G with internal antenna
• 6650 – 4G (LTE) with external antenna
• 6651 – 4G (LTE) with internal antenna
• 6681 – 4G (LTE) with internal antenna
These versatile GPS tracking beacons are designed for fleet management needs in
all commercial vehicles. The 66xx connects directly to the vehicle's Electronic Control
Module (ECM) through the engine diagnostics port.
The beacon forms the on-board recording portion of Contigo's compliant Electronic
Logging Device (ELD) solution for Hours of Service (HOS) and Driver-Vehicle Inspection
Report (DVIR) logging, by supplying all required data via Bluetooth to the ELD display.
Combined with our commercial mobile monitoring portal, subscribers can manage
and view the location of any or all vehicles in a fleet, run a variety of valuable reports,
and manage vehicle maintenance alerts.
Antenna Configuration
The 66xx beacons have a combined GPS/cell network
antenna module. The 6600 and 6650 models use an
external antenna attached with FAKRA connectors, while
the 6601, 6651 and 6681 are equipped with an internal
antenna housed within the beacon.
For either configuration, the antenna must be positioned
in the vehicle so that it has a clear signal path to as much
of the sky as possible, without metal obstruction. For
internal antennas, the beacon itself must be positioned
properly for good signal reception.
External Antenna Installation (6600 and 6650 only)
The following antenna models are supported:
Standard Antenna
• Part Number: 6xx0-ANT-STD
• Black plastic housing; approx. 2.5 in (64 mm) diameter;
0.4 in (10 mm) depth
• Mounted with peel-and-stick adhesive patch
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Weatherproof Drill-through Antenna
• Part Number: 6xx0-ANT-WPA-DT
• Black plastic housing with rubber weather-seal;
approx. 2.5 in (64 mm) diameter; 0.7 in (18 mm) depth
(excluding screw post)
• Screw post mount for drill-through applications
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Summary of Contents for Nero 66 Series
- Page 1 Nero 66xx Beacon Family Vehicle Productivity, Security, and ELD Compliance The 66xx family of beacons includes the following models: • 6600 – 3G with external antenna • 6601 – 3G with internal antenna • 6650 – 4G (LTE) with external antenna • 6651 –...
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Page 2: Beacon Installation
• Radio antenna or defrost wires embedded in glass may degrade signals. Beacon Installation The Nero 66xx is supplied with a cable to connect the device to the vehicle data port. Different vehicles support different types of data ports. The 66xx supports the following port configurations: • J1939 Deutsch Type-1 (9-pin –... - Page 3 J1939 cable. These wires will be attached directly to the 20-pin Molex connector, outside of the J1939 wire bundle, as shown in the diagram below. • To ensure that the correct connections are in place, please refer to the appropriate Feature Installation Guide from Nero when wiring add-ons.
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Page 4: Led Indicators
Modem module fault. Please contact Nero Support. No SIM inserted. Please contact Nero Support. No cellular signal. Network not found. Please contact Nero Support to verify the SIM activation. se issues may be caused by an incorrectly Last data session failed. - Page 5 • The 66xx beacons are not waterproof or sealed devices. Care must be taken to ensure the device is kept away from water or any other liquids, as well as excessive dust. • The 66xx beacons may be incompatible with certain models of vehicles. For more information please contact your Nero dealer.
- Page 6 Addendum A – Power/Data Cable Options The Nero 66xx is supplied with a cable to connect the device to the vehicle data port. Different vehicles support different types of data ports. Please be sure to specify the appropriate cable that matches your vehicle port. The following chart describes the port configurations that are supported.
- Page 7 Nero 66xx Beacon Family Vehicle Port Available Power Cable J1708 Deutsch (6-pin) J1708 Y-Cable A Y-cable is available for connecting the 66xx to vehicles supporting this port type. Please note that this cable is incompatible with beacon model 6681.
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Page 8: Cable Part Numbers
Nero 66xx Beacon Family Cable Part Numbers When ordering a Nero 66xx device, please specify the power/data cable option using the following part numbers. 66xx Power/Data Cable Description 6601-PC-TYPE1-Y 20-pin Molex to 9-Pin Deutsch Type-1 (black) connector. Y-cable. - Page 9 Nero 66xx Beacon Family Addendum B – J1939 Type-2 (Green) Cable Adapter Some heavy-duty vehicles with J1939 Deutsch Type-2 (9-pin – green) connectors may require the use of an adaptor (part number 6601-PC-TYPE2-Y-ADAPTER) to connect the cable to the 66xx device. If needed, this adapter is connected to the Molex end of the J1939 cable, and plugs directly into the 66xx device.
- Page 10 For certain vehicles with OBDII data connectors, the Ignition Sense provided by the OBDII connection may be inconsistent, typically resulting in missing trips reported in the Nero portal. To alleviate the problem, the Ignition Sense may be hardwired to a vehicle ignition source rather than the OBDII connector.
- Page 11 ON for 10 seconds to indicate the Ignition Off event has been received by the Vehicle Collector. Warnings • Important Configuration Note: In order for the Nero portal to reliably receive tag data from the Vehicle Collector, the Nero Beacon must have a 24x7 Ignition Sense scenario configured in the portal. www.neroglobal.com rev 2020.08.05...