Lantronix BOLERO40 Series, FOX3-2G, FOX3-3G, FOX3-4G Application Note

Application Note

In-Vehicle Installation Guidelines for FOX3-

2G/3G/4G and BOLERO40 Series

Part Number APP-0019

Revision A October 2019

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Disclaimer

All information contained herein is provided “AS IS.” Lantronix undertakes no obligation to

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Revision History

Date

Rev.

Comments

July 2006

1.0.0

Initial version.

December 2006

1.0.1

Added all applicable devices

January 2007

1.0.2

Replaced Figure 3 by a new one. Added description below this
figure.

February 2007

1.0.3

Added point 12 in chapter Fehler: Verweis nicht gefunden ­devices are not protected against over-voltage.

November 2007

1.0.4

Added additional information about usage of IGN - pin.
These application notes are adapted to the STEPPIII-UX device.

January 2009

1.0.5

Added additional installation instructions in chapters 1.1 and 3.1.
Added Figure 1 - prior Figures 1, 2 and 3 removed.
Added chapter APPENDIX - Contains the pinout of the vehicle

installation cable for STEPPIII-UX, FOX/-LT, BOLERO-LT and
TANGO55/56/864 devices.

September 2009

1.0.6

Added additional installation instructions when using features of
the built-in 3D acceleration sensor.

December 2009

1.0.7

Made corrections and improvements throughout this document.
Added installation instructions for FOX-LT-IP - see chapter 2.1.1

September 2011

1.0.8

Added a new point (9) in chapter "1.1.1" - to filter electromagnetic
and radio-frequency interferences we recommend to use ferrite
clips at power entry point (see fig. 1).

Added the maximum and the recommended tightening torque
that can be used on the mounting nut on the FOX-LT-IP device.
Read chapter 2.1.1.

December 2011

1.0.9

Added new devices FOX-IN, FOX-EN and BOLERO-LT2.
The name FOX-LT-IP changed by DISCO-B4.
Added a new point in to the chapter 1.1.2 - Metal plates near the

antenna may disturb and attenuate the GSM signal.
Added Figure 4 - Axes of Acceleration Sensitivity for FOX-IN/EN

and BOLERO-LT2.

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February 2013

1.0.10

Added section 1.1.3 "Device installation order", see page 6.
Added new point in chapter "Importance of connection" - see

point "The installation cable with fuse should not be under
tension".

Added the 3-axis diagram for DISCO-B4 and DISCO-B5­MAGNET - see Figure 4.

September 2014

1.0.11

Added FOX3-2G/3G/4G series

December 2018

1.1.11

Added BOLERO40 series
Removed FOX-IN, FOX-EN, BOLERO-LT2 and STEPPIII
Added the pinout of all available cables.

October 2019

A

Initial Lantronix document. Added Lantronix document part
number, logo, contact information, and links.

For the latest revision of this product document, please check our online documentation at

www.lantronix.com/support/documentation.

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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................. 6

1.1 Installation guidelines and importance of connection for all Lantronix products ... 6

1.1.1 Importance of connection ...................................................................................6

1.2 Installation guidelines .............................................................................................. 7

1.3 Device installation order .......................................................................................... 8

Installation instructions ............................................................................ 9

1.4 Connection precautions ........................................................................................... 9

1.5 Installing DISCO-B4 ................................................................................................. 11

Additional installation help ..................................................................... 13

1.6 Selecting a location with good reception for AVL devices ..................................... 13

1.7 Install Ignition (Optional) ....................................................................................... 13

1.8 Install additional Inputs/Outputs (Optional) .......................................................... 13

1.9 Perform testing ...................................................................................................... 14

APPENDIX ............................................................................................... 15

1.10 CA31b - Vehicle installation cable for FOX3-2G/3G/4G and BOLERO40 series...... 15

1.11 CA39b - Main port extended vehicle installation cable ......................................... 16

1.12 CA68 - Main port extended vehicle installation cable ........................................... 16

1.13 CA70 - Main port basic vehicle installation cable .................................................. 17

1.14 CA69 – Accessory port cable .................................................................................. 17

1.15 CA71 - Accessory port basic cable .......................................................................... 18

1.16 CA38b - Vehicle installation cable for IOBOX-MINI/CAN/WLAN............................ 18

1.17 CA123 - OBDII cable with IGN as separate wire ..................................................... 19

Documentation ....................................................................................... 20

1.18 Additional documentation & software tools ......................................................... 20

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INTRODUCTION

This document provides all the necessary information to allow your Lantronix products (e.g. FOX3 vehicle
telematics device) to be properly and safely installed. Before beginning the installation of your product, the
installation technician must read completely these Application notes and the hardware manual of the used
product. Important information contained herein is to prevent damages of the used Lantronix product.

This document is applicable only for the following Lantronix devices:

• FOX3-2G/3G/4G series,

• BOLERO40 series,

• DISCO-B4/GLONASS/B5-MAGNET

This document is only addressed to qualified personnel which are well skilled in electronical/electrical
installation and not addressed to private consumers/end users. The installation, implementing or setting
into operation of the product can only be performed by these qualified personnel.

1.1 Installation guidelines and importance of connection for all Lantronix

products

Read these precautions carefully before installing one of the AVL devices in a vehicle. Proper installation
of the Lantronix products requires the installer to have a good understanding of automotive electronics,
systems and well skilled in electronical/electrical installation. Secure placement or installation is the
owner's responsibility. Lantronix shall not be liable for any accident by improper placement or installation
of devices.

1.1.1 Importance of connection

❖ Before beginning any wiring procedure, be sure you understand the wiring diagram added (see Figure 2)

in this document for your particular model. A summary of hints is also given in this diagram.

❖ Turn car ignition off before making any connection.
❖ Apply power to the Lantronix device only when all connections have been made properly. FIRST complete

all the connections required among the device according to the instructions given in this document and
then FINALLY apply power to the unit by connecting the positive pole (+IN) of the device to a vehicle
(+12V or +24V) power source.

❖ Use a common ground point for all ground wires of the device. Improper grounding can create a fault

current.

❖ Prevent second ground connection path between your Lantronix device and vehicle, which may create

ground loops between your unit and vehicle accessories. These ground loops can damage the device (see
Fig. 2 in this document).

❖ The ground-mounted antennas or the device case may often create a fault current, if improper grounding

is made.

❖ To prevent a second ground path during installing the device, first install the GNSS/GSM antenna, then

connect the negative pole of the device (GND) to the vehicle's battery (-) negative terminal and, when
you are sure that all other connections are properly made, apply power to the device by connecting the
positive pole of the device (+IN) to vehicle battery (+) positive terminal or any other (+12V or +24V)
power source.