Installation
FMS series device is installed where risk of mechanical damage, high humidity and extreme heat is low. Device is mounted stable to vehicle body, therefore ensuring correct operation of the internal accelerometer.
List of suitable vehicles
FMS500 devices is intended for all vehicles with petrol or diesel engines, where negative pole is body of the vehicle. Device must be connected to the vehicle battery, ensuring constant power supply even if the engine is not working and ignition is off.
When active, FMS500 device uses a small amount of direct current (DC) – less than 60 mA at 12V. It can be mounted in 12 V or 24 V vehicles.
Standby mode
This is a mode of the device when the vehicle ignition is turned off, and there are no active alarms. In this mode, the GPS receiver is switched off in the control unit (in order to reduce power consumption) and communication with the server intervals are increased. Device switches to active mode if programmed trigger is detected (for example accelerometer signal).
Active mode
This is a mode when ignition is on, or when any programmed trigger is active. In this mode, GPS receiver is enabled in the central unit and connection with the server is carried out more frequently. After ignition is switched off, the central unit remains active for another 10 minutes.
Free configuration of data dispatch frequency is possible.
During the data transfer (GSM / GPRS communications), short-term increase in current consumption of up to 100 mA is possible.
Power-line (primary or back up battery) has to be connected via 3A fuses.
Basic instructions before beginning the installation
Quality of connections, location of the device and its antennas, etc. play a significant role on accurate operation of the system. Below are some tips and rules for correct installation to attain professional quality and ensure maximum efficiency of the device.
Location for central unit installation
Central unit should be hidden in a difficult to access location to prevent unwanted interference by unauthorized persons. Small size and flat body makes it easy to do and allows use of small gaps for installation.
The device must be fixed in the vehicle in position where connectors are oriented to the ground. This will prevent moisture condensation inside the unit.
Electrical connections
Control unit must be powered by continuous voltage. When starting the engine, voltage cannot fall below 10 V. It is desirable that power supply for the device is connected to the factory cable led from battery terminals. This allows operation of the unit despite of failure of any vehicle fuses.
Mechanical connections
To highest possible extent, cavities in the vehicle should be used for wiring. If you need to make a new hole, it must be protected against corrosion appropriately!
Wiring connection must be made by brazing, and not merely mechanical wire connection. It is especially important to protect the connections with insulation for high-resistance atmospheric conditions. Do not use insulation with unknown resistance parameters.
Efforts should be made to tie the new wiring into the car's standard wiring bales.
Installation of central unit
Steps to install central unit:
Insert a SIM card into the device;
Install central unit;
Connect power supply;
Connect array;
Connect ignition wire to a digital input (usually IN5);
Connect other devices (optional).
SIM card
SIM card must be inserted into the device before starting installation. The device must be turned off when inserting SIM card. Before inserting the SIM card, make sure you have activated GPRS connection, the card’s PIN code must be disabled.
If the vehicle is travelling to foreign countries, roaming service must be activated for the SIM card. The SIM card and phone number must be checked and clearly marked on the installation certificate of the device.
IMPORTANT! Before inserting a SIM card, do not forget to disable PIN code. Otherwise, the device will not work, and the SIM card will be blocked.