Safe Fleet GPS Series Quick Installation Manual

Service & Support
If your GPS serial converter is to be returned for repair, please contact the Safe Fleet technical support
team, provide the part and serial # of your unit, and ask for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA)
number.
An RMA # allows the support team to better track your product when it comes in for service. Please
show the RMA # on the outside of the package.
ANY PRODUCT SENT WITHOUT AN RMA# MAY BE REFUSED!
Documentation and Warranty
Additional copies of this guide along with other
documentation and product warranty can be found
on the Safe Fleet Community website:
https://community.safefleet.net
2002/96/EC (WEEE directive): This product cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the
European Union. For proper recycling, return the product to your local supplier upon the purchase of
equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at designated collection points, for more information, see www.
recyclethis.info.
2006/66/EC (battery directive): This product does not contain batteries.
Technical Support
Phone: 1.844.899.7366
Email: PTsupport@safefleet.net
Overview
This product (part #GPS-RF-232) converts the
signal from an RF-type GPS antenna into an
RS-232 serial data interface, allowing Safe Fleet
recorders with a rear panel serial connection
socket to use compatible RF-type GPS antennas.
Information is subject to change without notice.
Please check Safe Fleet Community for the latest
version: https://community.safefleet.net
Prerequisites
• RF GPS Antenna with SMA male connector:
the GPS serial converter has been tested
and validated to work with the Safe Fleet
GPS Active Antenna (part #ANT-G6-SM).
The product can also be used with a
compatible GPS antenna.
 NOTE: GPS antenna location
For best results, the GPS antenna should
be mounted inside the front windshield -
close to the edge, with a view of the sky. It
should never block the driver's vision.
• Safe Fleet recorder with rear-panel serial
GPS port (2x2 Microfit)
• GPS serial converter module
(part #GPS-RF-232-MDL)
• GPS extension cable
(part #GPS4-CBL, 20ft./6.1m)
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GPS Serial Converter
Quick Installation Guide
Installation Environment
When installing the GPS serial converter, consider
the following:
 TIP: Cable lengths
Install the unit within reach of the cable
runs to connected components:
• Recorder - 20 ft./6.1m GPS extension
cable runs from the converter to the
recorder's rear panel.
• RF antenna cable length
• Select a secure, dry location that is not
exposed to excessive moisture, heat, or
dust, with enough clearance for easy access
to cable connections.
• Route cables away from sharp edges that
might damage the insulation, Avoid sharp
bends in the cables.
March, 2021 | Part #: 700-1253 R1