Geotab NFC1 User Manual

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IOX-NFC

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IOX-NFC

The Geotab GO6™ device is the world’s only
expandable plug-&-play vehicle telematics
platform that allows for unique IOX™
expandability. Add NFC sales pitch below.

Top Features

 Driver ID
 Immobilization
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Harness Technical Specifications

Weight 50 g

Size  Antenna portion: 45mm x 50mm x 13mm

 Connector portion: and 30mm x 53mm x 15mm

Cables: 1 m, 300mm

Housing Flame retardant black ABS

Interfaces CAN: 500 Kbit/s; Daisy chain; Ground switch

Frequency Range 13.56MHz

Power Output 12V/24V

Power Consumption  Running Mode: 100mA

 Sleeping Mode: 1.1 mA

Connectors  Keyed 5-pin mini-USB type-B plug: Daisy chain power

and CAN in.

 Keyed 5-pin mini-USB type-B socket: Daisy chain

power and CAN out.

 2-pin grounding socket (molex connector)

Installation  Keyed mini-USB plug connects to GO6™ or another

IOX™ harness.
Immobilizer module connects to 2-pin socket

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Start with the Geotab

GO6™

device unplugged from the vehicle. Remove

Plug in the

90° USB connector of the

IOX™

to the

GO6™

. Secure the USB

Locate an appropriate spot to mount the NFC reader within safe

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each of

Once your connections to the IOX

-

NFC

have been made,

connect the

GO6™

Installation Instructions

Driver feedback in MyGeotab:

During installation ensure none of the components or wiring interferes with the safe operation of the
vehicle.

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the blue IOX™ expansion port cover on your GO6™.

connector using a zip tie, being careful not to over tighten it, damaging the
USB.

Note: The USB can only be inserted in one orientation (shown in image).

the driver and where it will not interfere with the safe operation of the
vehicle. Keep the routing of the wiring harness in mind while choosing a
location for the reader.
The NFC reader comes with a convenient mounting bracket that can either
be screwed in place
The reader itself then snapped into the bracket.

(screws provided)

or taped in place

(tape provided)

4.

to the vehicles OBDII connector.

Before starting the vehicle swipe a valid NFC tag, The NFC reader will beep and the
Green LED will flash.

Prior to installation go into the database and ensure “Beep when no driver
key inserted”
Is ON if this feature is not turned on the Driver ID/Immobiliser will not
function correctly.

Failure to swipe tags prior to starting will cause the GO6 to beep
continuously until the vehicle is shut off and the NFC resets; about 30
seconds.

Allow the vehicle to run until each of the LEDs (RED, GREEN and BLUE)
have illuminated. Keep in mind your GO6 will now be in debug mode for
two ignition cycles.

Tag verification:

One at a time swipe each of the NFC cards, the reader should flash the
green LED and beep for each card swiped.

For installations requiring immobilization use HRN-RELAYKIT (detailed
instructions included in kit)

Mounted in car

picture

Tag swipe picture

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