DAVIS DriveRight 8127, DriveRight 8128, DriveRight 8129 Installation Manual

GPS/Wireless System

Installation Manual

Includes:

GPS/Wireless Interface Module (#8127)
GPS Module (#8128)
Wireless On-Board Module (#8129)

Regulatory Compliance

E Mark

This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Vehicle Directive 95/54/EC.

CE EC EMC Compliance

This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/336/EC.

FCC Part 15.247

FCC ID: OUR-XBEEPRO

IC RSS-210

IC ID: 4214A-XBEEPRO

FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa­tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harm­ful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modification not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the warranty and void the user's

authority to operate this equipment.

For Products: #8127, #8128, #8129 Rev. C (8/22/ 06)
Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.221 GPS/Wireless System Installati on Manual
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GPS/Wireless System
Installation Manual

This manual provides the instructions necessary to install the DriveRight GPS/
Wireless Interface Module (#8127), GPS Module (#8128), and the Wireless
On-Board Module (#8129) with your DriveRight 600 or 600

Refer to the DriveRight 600 User’s Guide or the DriveRight 600
Guide, and the DriveRight Fleet Management Software Online Help for
instructions on how to configure and use the components in the GPS/Wireless
System.

Note: The GPS Module must be enabled in the DriveRight device prior to installation via the

DriveRight Fleet Management Software (FMS) for the module to function.

The Wireless On-Board Module itself must be configured in the Fleet Management
Software for your fleet before installation in a vehicle. See the FMS Online Help System
for information configuring both of these modules.

Some components of the GPS/Wireless System may have compatibility issues
with certain DriveRight devices. The compatibility limitations in the prod uct
families are indicated in the chart below:

E device.

E User’s

Device GPS Device Wireless Device

DriveRight 600 #8156 GPS Module #8157 Wireless On-Board

Module #8129

DriveRight 600
#8126

*

Requires one #8127 GPS/Wireless Interface Module per vehicle installation.

Note: The GPS Module (#8128) is only compatible with the DriveRight 600E device (#8126). It

cannot be used with older DriveRight devices. The GPS/Wireless Interface Module
(#8127) and Wireless On-Board Module (#8129) are compatible with both DriveRight 600
and 600E devices but not with earlier DriveRight models.

E

GPS Module #8128

* Wireless On-Board

Module #8129

*

*

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Components and Mounting Hardware

Components and Mounting Hardware

The following mounting hardware kit is included with GPS/Wireless Interface
Module (#8127) and can be used with all three components:

®

Velcro Tape (6 pair)

Double-Sided

Foam Tape (6 strips)

5.5'' Cable Ties (4)

12'' Cable Ties (2)

The GPS/Wireless Interface Module (#8127) should come with the mounting
hardware (above) and the component shown below:

GPS\Wireless

Interface Module

(#8127)

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Components and Mounting Hardware

The GPS Module (#8128) is sold separately and comes with the component
shown below:

GPS Module

(#8128)

The Wireless On-Board Module (#8129) is also sold separately and comes
with the component shown below:

Wireless On-Board Module

(#8129)

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GPS/Wireless System Wiring Diagram

GPS/Wireless System Wiring Diagram

The following wiring diagrams display all the possible wiring solutions for
connecting the GPS/Wireless Interface Module, GPS Module, and Wireless
On-Board Module to an existing DriveRight 600 or 600

E

#8126

DriveRight 600

Reader

(optional)

On-Board

SmartCard

#8104 or #8105

E system.

Wireless

On-Board

#8129

Module

8′ Cable

(244 cm)

WGPS

GPS

#8128

Module

#8127

GPS/Wireless

Digital

Adapter Cable

Wiring the GPS/Wireless System with a DriveRight 600E

4

Interface Module

#8156

DriveRight 600

Reader

On-Board

SmartCard

#8104 or #8105

(optional)

GPS/Wireless System Wiring Diagram

#8129

Module

Wireless

On-Board

WGPS

Digital

dapter Cable

#8157

(optional)

Requires

GPS Module

Wiring the GPS/Wireless System with a DriveRight 600

07381.129
to be installed

GPS

Antenna

#8127

GPS/Wireless

Interface Module

07381.129

(sold separately)

Required if #8157

is installed

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GPS/Wireless System Wiring Diagram

Note: If installing the GPS/Wireless System with a DriveRight 600, use an #8157 GPS Module

instead of the #8128 GPS Module and connect it to the GPS Wireless Interface Module
as shown on the previous page. Make sure to plug part #07381.129 (sold separately) into
the connector labeled “GPS” on the GPS/Wireless Interface Module. If connecting the
GPS/Wireless System to a DriveRight 600 without a GPS Module present, the plug is not
needed as part of the installation. Contact Davis instruments or your local retailer or
distributor for details. See “Contacting Davis Technical Support” on page 14 for more
information.

Making Connections

The GPS/Wireless Interface Module can be installed with either the GPS
Module, the Wireless On-Board Module or both. The instructions below
assume an installation involving all three modules. Modify your own
installation as necessary.

1. Connect the GPS Module to the GPS/Wireless Interface Module by
plugging the male connector of the GPS Module cable into the socket
labeled “GPS” on the GPS/Wireless Interface Module.

2. Connect the Wireless On-Board Module to the GPS/Wireless Interface
Module by plugging the male connector on the Wireless On-Board Module
cable into the socket labeled “W” on the GPS/Wireless Interface Module.

3. Disconnect the DriveRight 600
Board Reader cable from the Digital Input Adapter Cable or optional #8157
GPS Module.

4. Connect the male connector from the GPS/Wireless Interface Module cable
to the female connector on the Digital Adapter Cable or optional #8157
GPS Module.

5. Connect the female connector on the GPS/Wireless Interface Module to the
male connector on the DriveRight 600
Board Reader cable.

E, or 600 device or optional SmartCard On-

E, 600, or optional SmartCard On-

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GPS/Wireless System Wiring Diagram

See the diagrams below for help on disconnecting and connecting the cables
properly:

Disconnecting Cables:

Hold both cables by their connector housing and pull apart.

The housing of the male connector slides to separate the cables.

Connecting Cables:

Slide

Connector Housing

Hold the female connector and push the male connector from behind the housing, allowing

the housing to slide back. The cables lock together when a connection is made.

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GPS/Wireless System Wiring Diagram

Installing the GPS/Wireless System

See the installation diagram below for correct placement and installation of all
the components in the GPS/Wireless System into a vehicle:

Wireless

On-Board Module

#8129

Cable must enter
unit from the top

GPS Module

#8128

Situated line-of-sight

to the sky

GPS/ Wireless

Interface Module

#8127

Note: If using a DriveRight 600 with a #8157 GPS Module, place the #8157 GPS antenna in the

same location as the #8128 GPS Module shown in the drawing above.

1. Place the GPS/Wireless Interface Module under the dashboard of the
vehicle, near the DriveRight 600

E device or SmartCard On-Board Reader.

2. Secure the GPS/Wireless Interface Module in place using the provided
cable ties, two pieces of velcro tape, or two pieces of double-sided tape.

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GPS/Wireless System Wiring Diagram

3. Mount the GPS Module on top of the dashboard. Special requirements that
should be taken into account when mounting the GPS Module are:

• Locate the module so that it has a clear view of the sky. Any metal

obstructions may interfere with satellite reception. Davis recommends
placing the GPS Module on the deep left corner of the dashboard. See
the graphic on the previous page for more information.

• The module must be at least three (3) feet away from any cellular or CB

antenna. Close proximity to a transmitting antenna may degrade or
disrupt GPS reception.

4. Secure module by using two pieces of velcro tape or two pieces of double­sided tape.

Note: Davis does not recommend mounting the GPS Module or Wireless On-Board Module

outside of the vehicle.

5. Route the GPS Module cable to the GPS/Wireless Interface Module and
plug the connector into the correct socket.

6. Mount the Wireless On-Board Module on a corner of a windshield. Special
requirements that should be taken into account when mounting the Wireless
On-Board Module are:

• Locate the module in the upper left corner of the windshield so that it

won’t obstruct the driver’s field of view. Dress the cable down the left
side of the windshield glass.

• Make sure the Wireless On-Board Module cable is mounted to the glass

with the cable at the top. This correctly orients the antenna within the
module.

• Mount the module so that its nearest edge is at least 1'' from the left

windshield pillar.

• The module must be at least three (3) feet away from any cellular or CB

antenna. Close proximity to a transmitting antenna may degrade or dis­rupt wireless transmission.

7. Secure module by using two pieces of velcro tape or two pieces of
double-sided tape.

8. Route the Wireless On-Board Module to the GPS/Wireless Interface
Module and plug the connector into the correct socket.

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Wireless Download System Overview

Wireless Download System Overview

The DriveRight Wireless Download System includes three products. These
products work together to give your DriveRight fleet the ability to download
data directly from the DriveRight devices to the FMS database in the fleet
office, without any actions by your fleet drivers. With this system, there is no
need for the drivers to carry the DriveRight device or SmartCard into the fleet
office. The data moves wirelessly from the vehicle to the FMS Database.

Wireless On-Board Module (#8129)

This module installs in the vehicle and connects to
the DriveRight device through the GPS\Wireless
Interface Module (#8127). Once the vehicle is
parked in the fleet parking lot, this module
communicates with a Base Station for Wireless
Download System (#8130) and moves the
DriveRight data to the FMS database.

Base Station for Wireless Download System
(#8130)

The Base Station for Wireless
Download System connects to a
computer running FMS using a USB
connection. It communicates with all
the Wireless On-Board Modules
(#8129) installed in your fleet and
moves the data from the DriveRight
devices to the FMS database. Using
FMS, this operation can be
performed daily for all the vehicles in your fleet, or only for selected vehicles.
You can also initiate a manual download from selected vehicles or your whole
fleet.

Configuration Cable for Wireless On-Board Mod­ule (#8131)

This Configuration Cable for Wireless
On-Board Module connects to the PC
running FMS using an USB connection.
It connects a single Wireless On-Board
Module (#8129) to a computer so that it
can be configured for initial use in your
fleet.

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Wireless Download System Overview

Wireless Download System Network Set Up

The following diagram is of a sample Wireless Download System network.

8129s installed in your

fleet communicate

with 8130 Base Station

Module #8129

for configuration

(connected to PC

Wireless On-Board

before installation)

Module #8131

Configuration Cable

for Wireless On-Board

Port

USB

Base Station

System #8130

for Wireless Download

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Product Specifications

Product Specifications

For the GPS\Wireless Interface Module (#8127)

Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.25'' x 2.00'' x 1.00'' (97 mm x 61 mm x

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 oz (0.3 kg)

Operating Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to +176°F (-40°C to +80°C)

Storage Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to +185°F (-4 0°C to +85°C)

Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+12Vdc to +16Vdc regulated, 60-270 mA

Typical Standby Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3mA

Typical Operating Current. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-270mA

Memory Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lithium cell, estimated 5 year service life

Cable Connection

Module to adapter cable . . . . . . . . . . . . Male 8-pin Mini-DIN / 14'' (355 mm)

Module to DriveRight 600

Cable Length

Module to adapter cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 14'' (355 mm)

Module to DriveRight 600

E . . . . . . . . . . F emale 8-pin Mini-DIN / 24 '' (609 mm)

E . . . . . . . . . . 24'' (609 mm)

For the GPS Module (#8128)

Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.38'' x 2.38'' x 1.00'' (58 mm x

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 oz (0.113 kg)

Operating Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to +176°F (-40°C to +80°C)

Storage Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to +194°F (-4 0°C to +90°C)

Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +5Vdc

Typical Operating Current. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60mA

Typical Standby Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0mA (module is turned of f when logout

Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1575.42 MHz (L1)

Cable

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78'' (2 m)

Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-pin locking Mini-DIN

GPS Module Receiver Specifications

Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1575.42 MHz (L1)

Number of Channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Position Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <3 m

Velocity Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 mph (0.05 m/s) typical

Dynamic Limits

Acceleration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 G max

Jerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 m/s

Startup Time To First Location Fix

DriveRight unplugged for:

0 - 5 minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 seconds

More than 5 minutes, less than 4 h ours . 40 seconds

More than 4 hours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 seconds

Update interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . <1.0 seconds

Re-Acquisition Time, (after 60 second). . . . 10 seconds

23 mm)

48 mm x 27 mm)

interval has elapsed.)

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Product Specifications

For the Wireless On-Board Module (#8129)

Size (l x w x h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50'' x 1.75'' x 0.83'' (64 mm x 45 mm x

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0 oz (0.113 kg)

Operating Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to +176°F (-40°C to +80°C)

Storage Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to +194°F (-4 0°C to +90°C)

Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3V

Typical Standby Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10mA

Typical Transmit Current. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270mA

Cable

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96'' (2.4 m)

Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-pin locking Mini-DIN

Wireless Transmitter Specifications

Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ISM 2.4GHz

Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IEEE 805.15.4

Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Line of Sight Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 600' (200 m)

Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60mW (18dBm) (US)

Receiver Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -100 dBM (1% packet erro r rate)

21 mm)

10mW (10dBm) (Europe)

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Contacting Davis Technical Support

Contacting Davis Technical Support

If you have questions or encounter problems installing or operating your
GPS\Wireless Interface Module, GPS Module, or Wireless On-Board Module,
please contact Davis Technical Support.

Note: Please do not return items to the factory for repair without prior authorization.

Phone Support

[phone] – Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
[phone] – Fax to Technical Support.

E-mail Support

[e-mail] – E-mail to Technical Support.
[e-mail] – E-mail to Davis Instruments.

Web Support

www.davisnet.com – Copies of User Manuals and Installation Manuals are
available on the “Support” page. Watch for FAQs and other updates.

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