Navman Halo Qube 2 Installation Manual

Halo QUBE 2

V1.0

Installation Manual

Europe / New Zealand Edition

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Important Notice

It is the Owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the Halo QUBE system (the Products) in
a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. For the purposes
of this notice, “Owner”, “you” and “your” means the party (including any person authorized
by that party to use and/or install the Product) that has either: (a) purchased the Product;
or (b) leased the Product from Navman NZ Limited or its related companies (Navman). The
Operator of this Product is solely responsible for observing safe driving practices. The choice,
location, and installation of all components of the Product is critical. If installation is not correct,
the Product may not perform at its designed potential or specifications. If in doubt, consult
your Navman dealer. Ensure that any mounting holes that are cut in the vehicle are in a safe
position and will not weaken the vehicle’s structure or compromise the safety of the vehicle or
its occupants. If in doubt, consult your vehicle’s manufacturer.

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND
WARRANTIES (EXCEPT ANY WHICH MAY NOT LAWFULLY BE EXCLUDED) ARE
EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED, INCLUDING WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE
FOREGOING, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE

MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW NAVMAN DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY ARISING
OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT (INCLUDING ANY USE OF THIS
PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR VIOLATE THE LAW).

As Navman is continuously improving this Product, Navman may make changes to the
Product at any time which may not be reflected in this document. Please contact your nearest
Navman office if you require any further assistance. Copyright © 2003 Navman NZ Limited,
New Zealand. All rights reserved. Navman is a registered trademark of Navman NZ Limited.

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Contents

Introduction .......................................................................... 4

What comes with the Halo QUBE 2 ..................................... 4

Quick Install - 3-Wire Basic Tracking .................................... 5

Installation ............................................................................. 6

Wiring ................................................................................... 8

Connecting an External ConEX .......................................... 11

Testing ................................................................................ 12

Fault Finding ....................................................................... 12

Specifications ..................................................................... 13

Conditions of Sale & Warranty ............................................ 14

Contacts ............................................................................. 15

Notes .................................................................................. 16

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Introduction

The Navman Halo Qube 2 is an Automatic Vehicle Location unit (AVL) that is installed into fl eet vehicles.
It communicates with a server, allowing vehicle information to be stored and monitored.

It is a combined GPS (Global Positioning System) and communications product that contains:

• A GPS receiver, providing accurate location data.

• A cellular modem, enabling data to be effi ciently transferred.

• An on-board microprocessor for intelligent processing and storage of data, and external

communication.

What comes with the Halo QUBE 2

1. Halo Qube 2 – Navman vehicle tracking unit.

2. Tax disk antenna. Combination GPS / GPRS. (Optional).

3. Vehicle connection cable. Either confi guration A or confi guration B (B shown).

4. Mounting rails for the Halo Qube 2.

5. Mounting Hardware for Halo Qube 2.

6. This installation manual.

Red = +12/24 V Battery

Tax Disk Antenna

Pink = ignition “ON”

(NOT Accessories)

Black = Ground

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Quick Install - 3-Wire Basic Tracking

Power Connection

Wire Colour Function Description

Red +12/24 V Main Power Connection - Connect to fused supply

Pink Ignition

Positive input from vehicle when the key is in the IGNITION
position (not the accessory position). This signal must
remain on DURING starting of the vehicle - Connect to a
fused supply.

Black GND Vehicle ground / chassis connection

Note: Please individually insulate any bare ends that are not connected.

Recommended Mounting

• Under the driver or passenger’s seat.

• In or under the dash.

• In the boot / trunk area.

• Where it is not excessively hot.

• Where it is dry.

• Where there is not excessive vibration.

• Should allow MDT/ PDT connection.

• Should allow the diagnostics LED’s to be seen

• Should allow suffi cient clearance to plug and unplug the connectors while mounted.

Status LED Indicators

LED

Display

State

Normal

Operation

Description

Power On

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Power ON, Unit awake

Slow Flash Sleep mode

Off

No Power -

Note: The Qube 2 should always be powered.

GPS On

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GPS fi x

Off No GPS fi x

GPRS On

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Data connection to cellular network

Off No data connection