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LYTX DEVICES
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Last Updated: 2019 September 17
This guide provides troubleshooting for issues identified on the Device Health report in
Admin. This includes troubleshooting for SF-Series, ER-SV2, DC3P, and Hub devices.
Issue
Overdue for
The device hasn't performed routine check-in
Check-In
and is having trouble communicating with Lytx.
This could prevent video browsing, event upload,
and upload of GPS coordinates.
Power
Power disconnects have been detected in the
Disconnects
last 7 days (though power has reconnected and
the device has checked in).
This may cause recording gaps, potential missed
collisions, and missing GPS points.
Ignition Not
Ignition was not detected in 7 days but events
Detected
and/or GPS points were still received.
Without ignition, the device may not go into
hibernation, which would cause vehicle battery
drain. In addition, in-cab illumination LEDs may
not switch on, resulting in dim nighttime video.
Further, GPS points such as trip starts and stops
may be missing.
Open RMA
The device has been identified as defective. It
must be returned to Lytx and replaced.
Troubleshooting: Overdue for Check-In
Strong Cellular Network Coverage Required
Before proceeding with troubleshooting, verify you're in an area with strong cellular
network coverage.
©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary.
Description
Troubleshooting Steps
Follow steps for
troubleshooting Overdue
for Check-In below.
Check power and ground
connections. Go to
"Troubleshooting Wire
Issues" on
page 6.
Check the ignition
connection. Go to
"Troubleshooting Wire
Issues" on
page 6.
Uninstall the device and
return it to Lytx.
To uninstall the device,
refer to the device
installation guide for
your region,
available
here.
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Summary of Contents for Lytx SF Series

  • Page 1 Description Troubleshooting Steps Overdue for The device hasn’t performed routine check-in Follow steps for Check-In and is having trouble communicating with Lytx. troubleshooting Overdue This could prevent video browsing, event upload, for Check-In below. and upload of GPS coordinates. Power...
  • Page 2 "Overdue for Check-In (SF-Series and ER-SV2 Devices)" below "Overdue for Check-In (DC3/DC3P Devices)" on page 5, depending on the device. Change Vehicle Status 1. Log into your Lytx Account. Go to Admin. 2. In the navigation menu, go to Vehicles. Search for and select the desired vehicle.
  • Page 3 "Troubleshooting in Diagnostic Mode" on page 8. 4. Wait for the device to exit Diagnostic Mode (about 5 minutes). After exiting this mode, the center LED light turns green. Page 3 of 9 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary.
  • Page 4 Wrong LED pattern? If you observe a different LED pattern, contact Lytx Technical Support. To see if the issue has been resolved, the device must be validated in the Lytx Account the following day. If the vehicle remains Overdue for Check-In, contact Lytx Technical Support.
  • Page 5 DC3P Device Modes The steps below cover DC3P devices in Normal mode only. If the device is in Alternate or Stealth mode, it will display different LED light patterns. Contact Lytx Technical Support for further assistance. I. Turn On the Vehicle and Device 1.
  • Page 6 To see if the issue has been resolved, the device must be validated in the Lytx Account the following day. If the vehicle remains Overdue for Check-In, contact Lytx Technical Support. Identifying Wire Issues After turning on the vehicle ignition (engine on), if the device does NOT display the correct LED pattern, there may be an issue with the wire connections from the device to the vehicle.
  • Page 7 (For Hubs) Check that all cable connections are fully secured from the event recorder to the Hub to the fuse panel. If additional assistance is needed, refer to the Lytx Installation Instructions for your device and region or contact Lytx Technical Support.
  • Page 8 The device may be in an area with poor reception. Try re- locating to a different area and re-testing the signal. Page 8 of 9 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary.
  • Page 9: Contact Technical Support

    Check the connection point and inspect the corresponding wiring for cuts or damage. Contact Technical Support For troubleshooting support, please contact the Lytx Technical Support Center at 866.910.0403 or email support@lytx.com. Page 9 of 9 ©2019 Lytx, Inc. - Confidential & Proprietary.

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