OBU Manual
First time usage of OBU
Connect the OBU to power to activate it!
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The LED stays red until the system start is finished.
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It will then change to yellow while the vehicle data (license plate, weight) and the booked services are
loaded (OBU personalization) via mobile telephone network ("over-the-air").
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Finally, it will turn green, if the toll service of the area you are in is booked.
➔ Make sure OBU has a good GPRS signal for personalization (mobile telephone network)
➔ Make sure you have a good GNSS/GPS connection so that the OBU knows, in which country it is.
(Go/drive outside. If needed, move OBU around some meters).
The OBU receives also software updates over the air.
➔ If you cannot follow instructions or e.g. menu is not as described, call your help desk for further infor-
mation. Be sure to have always the latest version of the OBU Manual provided by your Service Partner.
Before first drive: Check if license plate on OBU display is correct!
Choose your language:
1) Press
(or any other key) on Navigation button more than 2 seconds to open the main menu.
2) Choose with
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3) Choose with
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4) The OBU beeps to confirm and changes the language.
Requirements during driving
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OBU must be fixed in the foreseen holder.
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The OBU has to be visible from the outside and must not be covered.
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The chosen position should not be close to any other devices (e.g. other OBUs/ navigation/ airbag).
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Keep the OBU connected to power.
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Do not manipulate OBU when driving.
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Respect traffic rules.
For an optimal detection of the OBU in dedicated toll lanes (DSRC):
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Keep 4m distance to the car in front
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Respect the signage in the toll lane
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Only pass the toll barrier when the light shows green
Emergency procedure in case of malfunctions / defects at dedicated toll lanes
In case of persistent malfuctions at an entry or exit gate, eventually the driver needs to pay with an alternative
means of payment. Please note that the driver should have (and in France must have) always an alternative
means of payment with him (fuel card, credit card, or cash).
Navigation through the Menu
After the OBU has booted the start display is shown.
To retrieve the stored information use the navigation button to select various menu items and to scroll through
the different menus.
Version 6.7, GM 4.8.1
language and confirm with
your language (Deutsch, English, ...) and confirm with
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