Davis Instruments DriveRight Installation Manual

GPS/Wireless Interface

Module Installation Manual

Includes:

GPS/Wireless Interface Module (#8127)
GPS Module (#8128)

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

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

For Products: #8127, 8128 Rev. A (5/16/06)
Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.221 GPS/Wireless Interface Module Installation Manual
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GPS\Wireless Interface Module
Installation Manual

This manual provides the instructions necessary to install the DriveRight
GPS\Wireless Interface Module (#8127) and GPS Module (#8128) with your
DriveRight 600
conjunction with the Wireless Download Module (#8129).

Note: At time of publication, the Wireless Download Module (#8129) is still under development.

Please contact your DriveRight reseller or Davis Instruments for more information on its
availability.

Refer to the DriveRight 600 User’s Guide, DriveRight 600E Addendum, and
the DriveRight Software Online Help for instructions on how to configure and
use your GPS Module.

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

cannot be used with older DriveRight devices.

Components and Mounting Hardware

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

E device. The GPS\Wireless Interface Module is also used in

GPS\Wireless

Interface Module

(#8127)

#4 x 3/8" Pan Head Self-Tapping Screws (2)

®

Velcro Tape (4 pair)

Double-Sided Foam Tape (6 strips)

5.5" Cable Ties (4)

12" Cable Ties (2)

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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)

Installing the GPS\Wireless Interface Module

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, velcro tape, or double-sided tape.

Installing the GPS Module

1. Mount the GPS module on top of the dashboard:

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

obstructions may interfere with satellite reception.

• 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.

2. Secure module by using double-sided tape, velcro, or magnetic mounting.

Note: Davis does not recommend magnetic mounting outside of the vehicle.

3. Route the GPS Module cable to the GPS\Wireless Interface Module.

Making Connections

1. Connect the GPS Module to the
GPS\Wireless Interface Module by
plugging the male connector into the
socket labeled “GPS”.

2. Disconnect the DriveRight 600
device or SmartCard On-Board
Reader cable from the Digital Input
Adapter Cable.

3. Connect the male connector from the
GPS/Wireless Interface Module
cable to the female connector from
the Digital Adapter Cable.

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E

GPS/Wireless

Interface

Module

#8127

GPS

Module

#8128

WGPS

Components and Mounting Hardware

4. Connect the female connector from the GPS/Wireless Interface Module to
the Male connector from the DriveRight 600

E or SmartCard On-Board

Reader if present.
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, allowing

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

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Components and Mounting Hardware

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See the wiring diagrams below for more information:

Digital

Adapter Cable

GPS/Wireless

Interface

Module

#8127

GPS

Module

#8128

GPS

W

GPS\Wireless Interface Module to DriveRight Wiring Diagram

DriveRight 600

#8126

SmartCard

On-Board

Reader

#8105

E Device

Digital

dapter Cable

GPS\Wireless

Interface

Module

#8127

DriveRight 600

WGPS

#8126

E

Device

GPS\Wireless Interface Module to SmartCard On-Board Reader Wiring Diagram

Note: The GPS module must be enabled via the DriveRight Fleet Management Software for the

module to function. See the FMS Online Help System for more information

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Components and Mounting Hardware

GPS\Wireless Interface Module Specifications

Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.25'' x 2. 00'' x 1.00'' (9 7 mm x 61 mm x

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

Operating Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-4°F to +140°F (-20° C to +6 0°C)

Storage Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40°F to +185° F (-40°C t o +85°C)

Input Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .+12Vdc to +16 Vdc regula ted, 100-25 0 mA

Memory Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lithium cell, estima ted 5 year service life

Cable Connection/Length

Module to adapter cable . . . . . . . .Male 8-pin Mini-DIN / 14'' (3 55 mm)

Module to DriveRight 600

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

23 mm)

GPS Module Specifications

Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.38'' x 2. 38'' x 1.00'' (5 8 mm x 48 mm x

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

Operating Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-22°F to +185° F (-30°C t o +85°C)

Storage Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .-40°F to +194° F (-40°C t o +90°C)

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

Cable

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

Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-pin locking Mini-DI N

27 mm)

GPS Receiver Specifications

Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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

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

Velocity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.1 mph (0.05 m/s) typica l

Dynamic Limits

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

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

Startup Time To First Location Fix

DriveRight unplugged for:

0 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 seconds

More than 0, less than 4 hours . . .40 seconds

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

Re-Acquisition Time

After 60 second obstruction . . . . . 10 seconds

Internal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .<1.0 seconds

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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 or GPS 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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