Trimble TVG850HSPA, TVG850EVDO User Manual

Trimble TVG-850

68008-XX-IM

Installation Instructions

Revision: 02

Jun 16, 2010

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FCC Compliance Statement:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected 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 WARNING

Note: 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.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.

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Table of Contents

1. DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................................................1

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................1

3. EXTERNAL DOCUMENTATION......................................................................................................... 1

4. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................2

5. PARTS LIST.........................................................................................................................................3

6. TOOLS AND ITEMS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION....................................................................4

7. MOUNTING THE TVG-850 .................................................................................................................. 5

8. WIRING THE TVG-850 ........................................................................................................................6

9. ANTENNA INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................9

10. FUNCTIONAL CHECKOUT ..........................................................................................................11

LOCATING THE R-TERMINAL..................................................................................................................13

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1. DESCRIPTION

This document contains hardware installation instructions for the Trimble 68008-XX.
For information on product configuration, refer to document 68008-XX-UM Users Manual.

2. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The TVG-850 is a telematics device with a incorporating a heavy-duty power supply designed to operate
on both 12V and 24V systems, a 12-channel GPS receiver, long-range wireless communication modems,
an optional 802.11b/g modem, an optional Bluetooth modem, two RS-232 serial ports operating up to
115kbaud with 12V power on pin 9, five digital inputs, two digital outputs, ignition and R-terminal sense
and a vehicle information bus interface that supports OBD-II, J1939, and J1708.

ILM6000 performs data collection from the vehicle and other sensors, processes the data and then sends
the data wirelessly to a central data server using various wireless technologies.

3. EXTERNAL DOCUMENTATION

68008-XX-UM – Users Manual

68008-XX-IM – Installation Manual

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4. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION

4.1. Mechanical Drawing

4.2. Mechanical Description

The enclosure is made of a rugged cast aluminum enclosure with a powder coat finish. It provides four
mounting holes that accept 1/4-20 screws for secure mounting.

4.3. Dimensions

Item Typical Unit

External dimensions without mounting tabs (W x L x H) 8.91X0.94X4.33 in.

Weight TBD lbs.

Mounting Bolt Pattern 2.5X8.56 in.

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