GM8000 1. Part list: Standard parts Computational unit Wing unit GX1 or GX2 modules (2x) Antenna cable (2x) CAN-Bus cable Visual Odometry module Data Cable Tool Set 3 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
GM8000 2. Basic Requirements General notice This document contains instructions on how to use the GM8000 on the road. The instructions must be understood by the user and must be applied before every ride. National or regional regulations in the region of use always prevail over the product instructions.
X = 30 cm → max. 130 Km/h This table only applies to asphalted roads. If the road conditions are different, the speed must be adapted to the road conditions. 6 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
1. Adjust the maximum height difference between the towing hook and the antenna to equalize the GM8000 to the height of the car's tow hook. 2. Follow chapter 4.1 to adjust the height of the quick-release fastener. Distance X for each possible position: 1: 43.5cm...
Before driving check if every cable is plugged in the respective socket and is fixed on the cable holders. No cable shall touch the ground or a wheel during the drive. 8 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
GM8000 Accident In case of an accidental crash with GM8000 on the tow hook or into the vehicle, please note the following: - It is forbidden to continue driving with the GM8000 on the tow hook. - The device must be transported inside a Vehicle.
(Ethernet, CAN-Bus) with one end outside the car. If it is an automatic door, be careful with using it while the system is mounted. 10 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
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Place the computational unit on the hitch with the lever of the quick-release fastener open. Align it to the driving direction Tighten and secure the quick- release fastener. 11 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
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Once it is tight enough, counter the screw with the nut and place the black cover again. To prevent manipulation on the quick release secure it with the padlock. 12 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
Wings Make sure the locking mechanism is open. Click-in the wings to the two pins at the bottom of the hydraulic system integrated in the computational unit. 13 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
CAN- Bus cable is used. Screw in the plug carefully Please protect the port with its cover while the connector is not plugged in. 14 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
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Plug in the power connector into the middle socket. Screw in the plug carefully Please protect the port with its cover while the connector is not plugged in. 15 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
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Plug in the Ethernet cable. Screw in the plug carefully Please protect the port with its cover while the connector is not plugged in. 16 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
GM8000 Antenna Place the two lower straps (green) under the bracket. Position the Antenna next to the GM8000 with the socket (red circle) to the backside of the driving direction. 17 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478...
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(if this is not the case, use the plug on the other side of the cable). Route the cable under the plastic cover. Check that the cable cannot be clamped. 18 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
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Thread the straps through the ratchets and tighten them. The strap must pass through the green marked opening of the ratchet. Repeat step 3.4 with the second antenna in reverse. 19 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
GM8000. Anti-rotation System Loosen the locking bolts and turn them 90° so that they remain open. Align the handles vertically so that the screwable part points upwards. 20 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
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Clean the surfaces of the car, where the suction pad will be mounted. Clean the contact surface of the suction pads. 21 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
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(red arrow). Check that the surface under the suction pads has been cleaned. Tighten the suction pads by pumping until the white line disappears (blue arrow). 22 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
T-handle (same side as the antenna). Slowly lower the antenna until the T-handle locks into place. The red markings under the T-handle must no longer be visible. 23 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
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Pull out one locking bolt and fold down the light on the same side. Pull out the second locking bolt and fold down the light. 24 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
Press each suction pad onto the car roof and press the lever down at the same time. Check that all suction pads are firmly attached to the car roof. 25 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
Attach the cable with the magnetic holder at regular intervals from the Visual odometry module to the GM8000 on the car. Plug the cable into the top of the GM8000. Visual odometry System on the computational unit Screw in the pole and tighten the handle (green).
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Push in the pole with the Visual odometry module and tighten the handle (green). Plug in the cable at the Visual odometry module and into the computational unit. 27 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
(green). Plug in the cable at the Visual odometry module and into the computational unit. 28 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
GM8000 4. Adjustments Change height of the quick release Remove the four screws (green) with a 13mm wrench. Remove the quick release. Keep all the removed parts! 29 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
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Screw in the four Screws together with the washers. Only original parts must be used! Tighten the four screws with a torque of 30Nm. 30 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
Remove the handle on the other side as this one. Keep all the removed parts! Remove the eight screws with a 5.5mm socket screwdriver. Keep all the removed parts! 31 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
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Place four contact springs and screws (M4x8). Tighten the screws. Reply the same on the other side of the antenna. Only original parts must be used! 32 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
Place the right wheel on the right side of the hydraulic system and screw in the two screws. Tighten the screws with the allen key. Only original parts must be used! 33 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
Change hight of shock absorbtion wheels It is possible to change the height of the shock absorption wheels relative to the bottom of the GX modules. 34 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
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Remove the circlip. Unscrew the wheel with a 13mm wrench. Screw in the wheel on the needed thread and tighten the screw with the wrench. Clip in the circlip. 35 / 35 GM8000 Mounting Guide Version: 1.0 Art.-Nr: 393 60 478 Page:...
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