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TRAILERCAST
INSTALLATION GUIDE
TP19108

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  • Page 1 TRAILERCAST INSTALLATION GUIDE TP19108...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Symbols Used in this Document ........................5 How to Obtain Additional Maintenance, Service and Product Information ............6 How to Obtain Parts and Kits ..........................6 WABCO TOOLBOX PLUS™ Software ......................6 WABCO Academy ..............................6 WABCO Online Product Catalog ........................7 Your Direct Contact to ZF CVS ..........................7 Safety Information ...............................8...
  • Page 4 ZF CV Systems North America LLC reserves Version 1 (10.2022) the right to revise the information presented or to discontinue the production of parts TP19108 (en) described at any time. You will find the current edition at: https://zf.com/cvliterature...
  • Page 5: General Information

    Important information, notices and/or tips Reference to information on the Internet Descriptive text – Action step 1. Action step 1 (in ascending order) 2. Action step 2 (in ascending order) • Listing Indicating the use of a tool / WABCO tool...
  • Page 6: How To Obtain Additional Maintenance, Service And Product Information

    How to Obtain Additional Maintenance, Service and Product Information If you have any questions about the material covered in this publication, or for more information about the WABCO product line, please contact WABCO Customer Care Center at 855-228-3203, by email at supportwabconacustomercare@zf.com, or visit our website: www.zf.com/cv.
  • Page 7: Wabco Online Product Catalog

    General Information WABCO Online Product Catalog www.wabco-customercenter.com Your Direct Contact to ZF CVS ZF CV Systems North America LLC 1220 Pacific Drive Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Customer Care Center: (855) 228-3203 https://www.zf.com/products/en/cv/home/cv.html...
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety Information Safety Information Provisions for a safer work environment Only trained and qualified auto technicians and automotive mechanics may carry out work on the „ vehicle. Read this publication carefully „ Follow all warnings, notices and instructions to help avoid personal injury and property damage. „...
  • Page 9: Important Information

    Important Information Important Information Use only genuine WABCO components. Other manufacturers’ parts are not designed for use with a WABCO TRAILERCAST system and it may not function correctly.
  • Page 10: Before Installation

    This installation guide provides you with installation directives and procedures for the installation of TRAILERCAST. Liability The installation of TRAILERCAST can be carried out either by a ZF/WABCO Certified iABS Service Partner or by the customer (after ZF training/demo installation). Contact your service partner if the iABS/RSSplus data still needs to be activated.
  • Page 11: Best Practices In Installation

    Before Installation Best Practices in Installation DANGER During the entire connection procedure, the voltage must be turned off. Vehicle electrical grounding guidelines are included in Appendix I. 4.3.1 Assembly The assembly of the parts must be done using the accessories provided. ZF cannot be held responsible for any errors resulting from the use of other materials.
  • Page 12 Before Installation 4.3.4 Disposal 4019842a In case you no longer want to use the TRAILERCAST unit, it is prohibited to dispose of it together with domestic waste as the system components are electronic scrap. Dispose of hazardous waste in an environmentally friendly manner and in compliance with relevant local, state and federal regulations.
  • Page 13: Introduction - Hardware Components

    Introduction - Hardware Components Introduction - Hardware Components TRAILERCAST is a trailer tracking device with an embedded SIM card, GSM antenna and GPS antenna. It is designed for outside use. It is designed to be installed under the trailer. TRAILERCAST connects to the trailer’s iABS or RSSplus.
  • Page 14: Installation - Trailercast Position

    Installation – TRAILERCAST Position Installation – TRAILERCAST Position All WABCO component part number information can be found in Appendix II. General Recommendations When installing TRAILERCAST, keep the area around the antennas away from metal or other „ obstructions as much as possible to help avoid signal disturbance.
  • Page 15: Alternative Installation (In Case Of Trailer Without Fixed Trailer Bed)

    Keep the sides of the unit at a minimum distance of 20 cm from obstacles (also keep a minimum „ distance of 20 cm above the unit). Always verify that sufficient GPS coverage is guaranteed and a good GPS position has been „ received using https://install.us.wabco-fleet.com/search/?device=trailercast (Section 11 Checking the Installation, page 24).
  • Page 16 4019854a 6.3.2 Installation Instructions for Cables The general installation instructions to be observed for cables and connectors can be downloaded from: http://inform.wabco-auto.com/intl/drw/9/4490000000.pdf. After connecting all hardware to TRAILERCAST, ZF recommends using cable ties to relieve tension from the connectors.
  • Page 17: Fastening Trailercast

    Fastening TRAILERCAST Fastening TRAILERCAST The 2 fixing points have a diameter of 8.8 mm. ZF recommends using M8 bolts or screws to mount the TRAILERCAST unit. When fastening TRAILERCAST on the vehicle, use 2 hexagon head bolts M8 x 1.25, class 8.8 and tighten the bolts with a maximum torque of 25.4 Nm (dry).
  • Page 18: Connecting Hardware

    Connecting Hardware Connecting Hardware Hardware Activation The TRAILERCAST unit is preactivated and will start sending positions as soon as the unit is connected to a power source (iABS system or RSSplus). Connection to TRAILERCAST for iABS or RSSplus The connector on the specific iABS or RSSplus connection cable is connected to the iABS or RSSplus port of the TRAILERCAST unit.
  • Page 19 Connecting Hardware Plug the connector into the port. The design of the connector will help prevent you from plugging it in incorrectly. 4019857a Press down the connector. By pressing down the connector, the yellow clip will automatically move down. 4019858a Finally, press the yellow clip to lock the connection.
  • Page 20 Connecting Hardware The connector has been plugged in correctly. 4019860a...
  • Page 21: Wabco Iabs Subsystems

    WABCO iABS Subsystems WABCO iABS Subsystems Hardware Connection 9.1.1 iABS 1M Premium/2M Standard/2M Premium In case of a modulator 1M premium (400 500 350 0) or 2M standard (400 500 420 0/400 500 425 0) or 2M premium (400 500 430 0), you can connect TRAILERCAST to the modulator SUBSYSTEMS port using the iABS connection cable.
  • Page 22 WABCO iABS Subsystems 9.1.2 iABS 1M standard (400 500 320 0) In case of a modulator 1M standard (400 500 320 0), since SUBSYSTEMS port is not available on the modulator, a power hub cable (894 600 151 2) which includes POWER and SUBSYSTEMS ports, can be used while connecting it to the power port of the modulator.
  • Page 23: Wabco Rssplus Subsystems

    WABCO RSSplus Subsystems WABCO RSSplus Subsystems 10.1 Hardware Connection In case of RSSplus 2M (480 107 001 0)] modulator, you can connect TRAILERCAST to the modulator SUBSYSTEMS port using the RSSplus adapter cable (449 913 050 0) and TRAILERCAST connection cable (894 600 001 2).
  • Page 24: Checking The Installation

    Scan the following QR code with your smartphone (a QR code reader app installed on your smartphone is required): On the WABCO Fleet Installer page, tap Scan QR code and scan the QR code on the TRAILERCAST device label (back/top side).
  • Page 25 Checking the Installation This procedure requires an active Internet connection on your smartphone. Before checking the data with WABCO Fleet Installer: Make sure iABS or RSSplus is not connected to the TOOLBOX PLUS™ software. Turn ON the vehicle contact. Select the Installation Wizard.
  • Page 26: Installation Wizard

    Checking the Installation 11.1 Installation Wizard Identify the vehicle. Identify the vehicle by entering the parameters below: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) „ iABS/ RSS Brand „ Trailer Utilization „ Trailer Manufacturer „ License Plate* „ Customer „ Number of axles „...
  • Page 27 Checking the Installation ABS/RSS status: OK/Not OK. Verify the iABS/ RSS connection status: In case the iABS/ RSSplus status is not OK, verify all cable connections. Axle load „ Mileage/Odometer „ Speed „ EBS/iABS/RSS Brand „ EBS/iABS/RSS Model „ History: Last received valid status. „...
  • Page 28 Checking the Installation Create and send a report Email. Send a report via email to confirm the installation. Enter the required parameters: Email address „ Installer „ Workshop „ Comment „ Press Send to complete the process.
  • Page 29: Vehicle Electrical Grounding Guidelines

    Appendix I Appendix I 12.1 Vehicle Electrical Grounding Guidelines Ensure that the vehicle includes a correct common chassis ground point. A common chassis ground point connects the trailer frame/chassis to the ground pin of the J560 seven-way connector and will help protect the vehicle electrical system from unwanted electrical noise.
  • Page 30: Parts And Variant List

    Appendix II Appendix II 13.1 Parts and Variant List ABS VARIANT LIST 4019747a 4019746a 4019747a 4019745a 4019749a 2S/1M 2S/1M 2S/2M Pull 2S/2M to 4S/3M Variants 2S/2M Standard Standard Premium Trailer Premium Part Number 400 500 320 0 400 500 350 0 400 500 420 0 400 500 425 0 400 500 430 0...
  • Page 31 Appendix II RSSplus VARIANT LIST Variants RSSplus 4S/2M Part Number 480 107 001 0 CAN Capable Subsystems Port PARTS LIST Slot on RSSplus Modulator Application Part Number Length 449 351 010 0 449 351 047 0 4.7 M Power Power Cable 449 913 050 0 Subsystem TRAILER CAST –...
  • Page 32 CVS unites ZF’s former Commercial Vehicle Technology and Commercial Vehicle Control Systems divisions, the latter being formed following ZF’s acquisition of WABCO in Spring 2020. For more information, visit: www.zf.com/cv © 2022 ZF CV Systems North America LLC – All Rights Reserved – TP19108 / 10.2022...

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