Tractor Interface Module
Installation Instructions
821-7000 & 821-7001
Installation Instructions
Tractor Interface Module 821-7000 & 821-7001
Getting Started ....................................................................................... 1
Installing the TIM ..................................................................................... 2
Testing the TIM ........................................................................................ 6
Certifications ....................................................................................................... 7
WARNING! Always use appropriate personal protective equipment (ppe) during the installation and
maintenance of the sensors and or related systems on a vehicle. If you have questions regarding which
ppe are appropriate, please consult OSHA 3151-12R 2003 to determine appropriate equipment.
Installation Instructions
Tractor Interface Module
Getting Started
The Tractor Interface Module (TIM) is an intuitive
device that interfaces between the PeopleNET on
board computer and the BatRF wireless TPMS
sensors. It wirelessly receives the tire pressure
information transmitted from the BatRF Airbat
TPMS sensors to provide alerts to the driver on
the PeopleNET display and to remote personnel
via email or SMS text messages. To learn more
about the features of this product the User Guide
can be downloaded from the BatRF website at www.
batrf.com select “Library” and then “Installation
Instructions.” To enable the email/SMS text alert
feature of the product new customers will need to
setup a Webbat account (one per company) by
web browsing to the following address http://
requestforservice.batrf.com; fill in the requested
information and click on the Submit button (the
account is usually setup in 1-2 business days).
The TIM ships with the following:
1. Tractor Interface Module
2. Interconnect Cable
(Power and serial communications)
3. Adhesive-backed Dual Lock Mushroom
Tape and Primer to mount the TIM
Installing the TIM
1.
2.
USB interconnect cable
(821-7001)
3.
RS232 6 pin DIN/
9 pin D cable
(821-7000)
Primer
Dual Lock
Mushroom Tape
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Installing the TIM
1. Locate the PeopleNET g3 onboard
computer (OBC).
TIP – Typical mounting locations for the g3 OBC are:
a. Behind or under the passenger seat
b. Behind or under the driver’s seat
c. For sleeper cabs, in the storage area under the bed
accessible from the outside of the truck, or in the
closet near the bed.
2. Select a mounting location for the TIM.
IMPORTANT – The TIM wirelessly communicates with the
AirBAT TPMS sensors; thus the mounting location must
meet the following requirements:
DO:
mount the TIM at within 1” of window height or higher
in the cab.
DO NOT:
mount the TIM where metallic objects are within 1” of
the front face next to the upper right hand corner of the
box (where the receiving antenna is located).
mount the TIM within 12 inches of other wireless
transmitters (in-cab WiFi, Blu-tooth and microwave ovens).
mount the TIM outside the cab of the tractor, the
enclosure is not watertight.
Typically the TIM is mounted above the passenger door
(sleeper cabs) or on or near the lower passenger side of
the rear window (day cabs).
The TIM also may be mounted directly onto the rear
window. If this is the preferred mounting method, it should
be mounted on the passenger side in a position that does
not obstruct the drivers view.
TIP – Choose a location that will allow for easy routing for the
cable that runs between the TIM and the PeopleNET g3 OBC.
Day Cab Example
Sleeper Cab Example
3. Install the TIM
In this step, you will use the supplied locking tape to physically
mount the TIM unit in the vehicle. Before applying the adhesive
side of the tape to a surface, the surface should be free and
clear of any oil, dust or other materials. A primer swab is
supplied to clean the surface prior to mounting.
To open the primer, squeeze the vial at the center where
a round dot is located. Use the tape primer to clean the
mounting surface on the back of the TIM and the desired
mounting location. Next, peal the Dual Locking Mushroom
head Tape adhesive back strip and adhere a piece to each end
of the back of the TIM (see example photo). Mount the mating
pieces to the TIM and then remove the backing adhesive strip.
Press the TIM firmly to set the adhesive.
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Adhesive-backed Dual Lock Mushroom
Tape Mounted on to Back of TIM Unit
4. 821-7000- RS232 Cable ONLY
Install the RS232 cable between the TIM and the g3 OBC.
Both power and serial communications are run through this
cable (eliminates the need for a separate power cable).
4a. Plug the 9 pin D end of the cable to the TIM and tighten
the thumb screws.
4b. Connect the 6 pin round DIN connector to the BLACK
insulated 6 pin DIN connector that comes out of the
breakout connector of the PeopleNET OBC and tighten
the locking thumb nuts together by hand.
DO NOT connect the Tractor Interface Module to the Red
or Blue or Yellow insulated connectors. Use only the Black
insulated connector (g3 services port).
4. 821-7001- USB Cable ONLY
Install the USB cable between the TIM and the g3 OBC.
Both power and serial communications are run through this
cable (eliminates the need for a separate power cable).
4a. Plug the 9 pin D end of the cable to the TIM and tighten
the thumb screws.
4b. Connect the USB connector to the USB port on the g3.
The port is located right behind the cellular antenna
connector; (you may have to remove a piece of silver
tape covering it). USB Symbol on plug faces towards
the cellular antenna connector.
4a
4b
4a
4b
5. Configuring the g3 services port on
the PeopleNET OBC terminal display.
To allow the BatRF TIM to communicate with the PeopleNET
g3 services port, the port must be assigned and configured
using the PeopleNET in cab keyboard and display. Follow
the instructions for the Classic LCD Display or Tablet/BLU/
BLU II as appropriate.
NOTE – For RS232 connected TIMs (821-7000) follow
the instructions on page 5; for USB connected TIMs
(821-7001) follow the instructions on page 6.
USB Port
LCD Driver Terminal Tablet
BLU IIBLU
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821-7000 – RS232 Cable
ONLY Instructions
5a. Classic - From the main menu
select “Main” and use the down
arrow to scroll through the menu
options to the bottom of the list.
Select “OBC Administration” from
the main menu.
Tablet/BLU - From the “Home”
screen select “System” (top right)
and then “OBC Diagnostics”;
scroll down in the list box and
select “OBC Administration”
Classic LCD Display Tablet BLU & BLU II
5a
5a
5b
5b. ALL
5c.
5d. ALL
5e. ALL
5f. ALL
- Using the keyboard enter
the password, “9238” and
press “Enter”.
Classic - Select “Serial Port Config”.
Tablet/BLU - Scroll down in the
list box and select “Serial Port
Configuration”
-
Select “g3 Services”.
This will assign the serial port to
be used by g3 Services.
-
Press the down arrow
several times to select a baud
rate of “57600”
-
Select “OK” to reset the
OBC and to finish the port
configuration. Wait for the OBC
to reboot (Classis ~15 seconds;
Tablet/BLU ~ 2 minutes).
5c
5c
5d
5d
5e
5f
5f
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821-7001 – USB Cable ONLY
5a. Classic - From the main menu
select “Menu” and use the down
arrow to scroll through the menu
options to the bottom of the list.
Select “OBC Administration” from
the main menu.
Tablet/BLU - From the “Home”
screen select “System” (top right)
and then “OBC Diagnostics”;
scroll down in the list box and
select “OBC Administration”
5b.
ALL - Using the keyboard enter
the password, “9238” and
press “Enter”.
5c.
Classic - Select “USB Device Config”.
Tablet/BLU - Scroll down in the
list box and select “USB Device
Configuration”
Classic LCD Display Tablet BLU & BLU II
5a
5a
5b
5d. ALL
HUB PORT TYPE BAUD
->Add New Device
Press the “Add” Button.
SERVICE TYPE
->G3 SERVICES
Press the “Select” Button
HUB ID:
Type in the number “0”
Press the “Done” Button
PORT ID:
Type in the number “2”
Press the “Done” Button
BAUD RATE
Arrow Down to ->57600
Press the “SELECT” Button
5e. ALL - Confirm the settings
are correct. HUB =0; Port=2;
Type=G3SV; BAUD=57.6
5c
5c
5f. Cycle the OBC power
OR Select “Menu” then “Refresh”
then “Yes” to reboot the OBC.
5e
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Testing the TIM
After the PN display has powered up, wait for at least 35
seconds then press the “UP” arrow key until you see the top
line (bottom line for Tablet/BLU displays) of the display that
says “*ok BatRF TPM0 S0” as shown in Figure 1.
You will know the installation is successful when you see the
first character in the top line alternating between an asterisk
and a space or exclamation point. The flashing asterisk will
indicate that he TIM unit is communicating actively with the
PN display terminal.
TPM# is shown where “#” represents the number of tires
bound to the TIM. S# follows where “#” represents the
number of sensors (AirBATs) bound to the TIM.
NOTE: Upon initial installation the TIM is not bound to any
BatRF AirBATs (i.e. TPM0 S0).
To test the wireless link performance after installing all
sensors and the TIM, take the vehicle for a test drive to “bind”
the sensors to the TIM. You will need to drive for at least 1
mile (straight line distance; i.e. do NOT circle the block six
times to equal a mile). After the test drive, press the up arrow
(↑) on the PeopleNET display until you see the text similar to
that in Figure 2. While watching Line 1 of the display, confirm
that the total number of BatRF sensors traveling with the
vehicle (tractor and trailer) matches the # of bound sensors.
On the example screen of Figure 2, 16 tires are being
monitored by the TPM system which is comprised of 8
sensors (8 Dual AirBATs and 0 Single or SST AirBATs) that
are bound to the TIM.
When “OK” is displayed in capital letters, that indicates that
the TIM successfully communicated with the remote BatRF
WebBAT Email/SMS server.
If all the sensors have not bound that were expected, please
refer to the troubleshooting section of the user manual found
on the BatRF website at (www.batrf.com).
If you are not successful with the installation as given and
need support, please contact your sales agent. If you do not
know your sales agent, you can reach STEMCO’s customer
service and technical support line at (800) 527-8492, select
option 2, option 1.
Figure 1: Message following startup.
Figure 2: TIM display after test drive.
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Certifications
FCC (USA)
This unit complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC ID: SRA-821
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 off and on, 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.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this
equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons
and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Users and installers must be
provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying Rf exposure compliance.
Should you need any additional assistance with any problems or issues please contact STEMCO Customer Service at (800)
527-8492.
Industry Canada
Contains/Contient IC: 7413A-821
NOTICE:
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Avis: Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada RSS standard exempts de licence (s). Son fonctionnement est soumis
aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut pas provoquer d’interférences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute
interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement du dispositif.
This document may be referenced by STEMCO Part# 09-930-8210
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
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