KAPSCH TRAFFICCOM CANADA 802120 User Manual

Kapsch TrafficCom IVHS

Janus® HOTPass® Interior Transponder
Mounting Instructions

The HOTPass® interior transponder mounts on the vehicle windshield. The preferred mounting location

is between the roofline and the rear view mirror post. If there is not enough room in the preferred

mounting location to accommodate the HOTPass® transponder, the transponder can be mounted beside

the rear view mirror post. The HOTPass® transponder is secured using 3M™ Dual Lock™ fasteners.

Requirements

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For reliable operation of the transponder, the vehicle must be

equipped with only one transponder while passing through a toll

facility. Other transponders present in or on the vehicle must be

switched off or enclosed in an RF shield.

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The mounting location must provide direct line-of-sight

communication between the transponder and the toll facility

overhead antenna.

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Do not mount the HOTPass

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with non-metallic roofs.

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with windshields covered in RF-blocking material (ex. metal oxide).

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with a metallic center windshield dividing post.

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without center-mounted rear view mirrors.

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Handheld mobile communication devices must not be located within

12 in. of the transponder.

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Metal objects (except for the rear view mirror and the roof) must not

be located within 6 in. of the transponder.

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HOTPass® transponders cannot be used where local regulations prohibit

mounting transponders on the windshield.

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Apply Dual Lock™ fasteners in accordance with 3M™ document.

70-0709-4029-4.

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transponder on vehicles:

HOTPass® Interior Transponder Mounting
Instructions

1. Select a mounting location on the front windshield. The HOTPass®

transponder should be mounted � in., but no more that 2 in. from the

roofline. The preferred mounting location is between the roofline and the

rear view mirror mounting post, with a minimum of � in. between the

transponder and the rear view mirror post.

� in. preferred,
2 in. maximum

orientation

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� in. minimum

roofline

transponder

rear view mirror post

Preferred Mounting Location - Front View

4. Remove the protective backing from the two Dual Lock fasteners.

3M™ Dual Lock™ strips

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HOTPass® Transponder - Rear View

2. If there is insufficient space in the preferred location, select an

alternate mounting location beside the rear view mirror post:

� in. preferred,

orientation arrow

rear view

mirror post

2 in. maximum

� in. min., 1� in. max

roofline

Alternate Mounting Location - Front View

3. Two 3M

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Dual Lock™ on the back of the HOTPass® transponder are used

to mount the transponder to the windshield. Prepare the mounting

location in accordance with 3M™ document 70-0709-4029-4.

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5. Firmly press the HOTPass

transponder against the windshield in the

mounting location, ensuring the orientation arrows are pointing skyward.

Maintain pressure for 15 seconds to ensure a good bond.

6. Remove the transponder by lifting any corner with sufficient force to

separate the Dual Lock™ strips. Do not reuse the Dual Lock™ strips after

removing them from the windshield. Obtain new strips as required.

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