Overview:
Important: Read this Manual thoroughly before starting your installation. With proper planning you will save time and effort.
The drawing to the left is a diagram of the FleetWatcher system and shows how the Device collects data from your equipment and the GPS satellite system, then communicates through the FleetWatcher network to your company’s PC/tablet/or mobile phones
Remember, your install must be as good as possible. Without a good install, your company’s FleetWatcher data will be compromised. If your system is compromised, then your company may not receive accurate preventative maintenance and other critical production data.
PRODUCT LIST
AT2 - Battery Powered Unit:
The NimbeLink Device battery operated (4 AA batteries Energizer Lithium ONLY) asset tracking device designed to be deployed for long periods of time without maintenance.
The NimbeLink features a small size and battery replacement capability
6 months – 1 year battery life (Depending on use)
IP-66 enclosure
Superior cellular and GPS performance
Onboard motion sensor
Onboard 3-axis accelerometer for motion detection
Easy Installation
Push button allows you to ping the device when pushed
Installation: The NimbeLink comes with 4 AA batteries. When the batteries are inserted the unit will start to report once/twice a day. Push the button on top of the device to force a ping. The NimbeLink has 2 screw holes for easy mounting.
GS-283, GS-284, GS-312:
The GS-283, GS-284, and GS-312 install exactly the same. The GS-283 is IP-66 rated while the GS-284 and GS-312 are IP-67 rated. The GS-283 has a fixed wiring harness while the GS-284 and GS-312 has a removable sealed harness.
Installation: See below.
Installation: The GS-283C/284C/312C is for third party haulers and comes with a CLA plug for easy plug & play installation. Plug the unit in and set it on the dash. (Unit comes with Velcro to hold the unit to the dash)
GS-303 (On-Road):
The GS-303 is an OBDII device designed for On-Road vehicles.
The GS-303 features a small size and comes with a Y splitter for installation
Easy Installation
Driver Safety
HOS
ELD
Installation: The GS-303 comes with a Y harness so the OBDII port is always accessible for diagnostics. Plug in the Y harness to the factory OBDII. Plug the unit into one half of the Y harness and mount under the dash.
GS-340E (On-Road):
The GS-340E is an ELD plug & play device that connects to the diagnostic port on On-Road vehicles.
LMU-340E
On-Road. Connect via J1939/OBD/Etc.
Pull Odometer directly into Fleetwatcher
210 mAh battery
ELD
Driver Safety
Installation: Plug & Play. See Cables section below.
GS-364E (On-Road):
The GS-3640E is an ELD plug & play device that connects to the diagnostic port on On-Road vehicles.
GS-3640E
On-Road. Connect via J1939/OBD/Etc.
Pull Odometer directly into Fleetwatcher
1000 mAh battery
ELD
Driver Safety
Installation: Plug & Play. See Cables section below.
GS-364 (Off-Road):
The GS-3640 is a plug & play device that connects to the diagnostic port on heavy equipment
GS-364
Off-Road. Connect via J1939/Etc. for "instant/easy" install
Idle based on tachometer
Fuel used/remaining (for equipment that makes that data available on the vehicle bus)
Hour Meter (for equipment that makes that data available on the vehicle bus)
5200 mAh battery for long run-time when disconnected from vehicle power (similar to 283s)
Installation: Plug & Play. See Cables section below.
GS-365 (Off-Road):
The GS-365 is a plug & play device that connects to the diagnostic port on heavy equipment
GS-365
Off-Road. Connect via J1939/Etc. for "instant/easy" install
Idle based on tachometer
Fuel used/remaining (for equipment that makes that data available on the vehicle bus)
Hour Meter (for equipment that makes that data available on the vehicle bus)
7800 mAh battery for long run-time when disconnected from vehicle power
Installation: Plug & Play. See Cables section below.
GS-450 (On-Road):
The GS-450 is an OBDII device designed for On-Road vehicles.
The GS-450 features a small size and comes with a Y splitter for installation
Easy Installation
Driver Safety
HOS
ELD
Installation: The GS-450 comes with a Y harness so the OBDII port is always accessible for diagnostics. Plug in the Y harness to the factory OBDII. Plug the unit into one half of the Y harness and mount under the dash.
Cables for Plug and Play Devices (On Road) GS-340E / GS-364E:
Special Cables:
Some newer models of Kenworth’s, Peterbilt’s, and Volvo HD trucks come with the RP1226 style port for third party access to data. The vehicle will still have the other port (e.g. J1939 type II) but the RP 1226 must be used. This can be accessed under the dash on some trucks and in the fuse panel on others.
Cables for Plug and Play Devices (Off Road): GS-364:
J1939 Type I & II - OBDII Mack Volvo cable details.
Cat 9 Pin, Cat 14 Pin cable details.
Komatsu:
Portable Kit:
The Portable Kit is a self-contained asset tracking device designed to be deployed for equipment without a device.
On off switch
Magnets on the bottom for easy Installation
Voltage meter
Master shut off switch to preserve Battery Life
12V 7Ah Rechargeable SLA Sealed Lead Acid Battery
Built in wall charger
Solar Panel Optional
GS-283 Specifications:
General
Operating Voltage
12 and 24 volt vehicle systems
Battery Pack
Battery Capacity
5.2 amp hour
Battery Voltage
3.7 volts
Battery Technology
Lithium ion
Electrical
Operating Voltage
9-32 VDC (start up, operating)
7-32 (momentary)
Power Consumption
Typical 500uA @ 12V (deep sleep)
Typical 13mA @ 12V (radio-active sleep)
Typical 41mA @ 12V (SMS+UDP connection, GPS off)
Typical 68mA @ 12V (continuous tracking)
Physical
Dimensions
2.15 x 4.33 x 1.59”, (54 x 110 x 40.4mm)
Weight
12 oz, (340 g) with harness
Mounting:
Screw Mount
Magnet Mount
Tie Wrap
Installation Preparation (GS-283):
Before Starting your Installation:
Before starting anything you need to decide what inputs will be used and what they should be connected to. The inputs for the GS-283 are as follows:
Required/ Optional | Wire Color | Description | Connected to | Required for Starter-Disable |
Required | Red | Primary Power | Battery Positive | X |
Required | Black | Ground | Chassis Ground | X |
Required | White | Engine | Engine Running 12V or 24V | X |
Optional | Blue | PTO Power | Supp. Timer/Load Counter |
|
Optional | Orange | Digital Input 2 | Ignition | X |
Optional | Green | Output 0 | Starter Disable Relay | X |
|
|
| LED Status |
LED | Off | Flashing | Solid |
Amber | Unit is off | Acquiring Cell | Good Reception |
Green | Unit is off | Acquiring Satellites | Satellites Acquired |
NOTE: Both LEDs will blink when first installed but will go solid after a couple of minutes.
GS-283 Wiring:
When the Alternator Puts Out Full System Voltage:
Instructions and Schematics for installing the GS-283 series FleetWatcher device
Step 1: Plan your Install. Pick the best location to mount your unit. (For best satellite reception the unit must have a good view of the sky). DO NOT MOUNT THE UNIT UNDER METAL!!
Step 2: Locate power sources. Under normal circumstances use the Battery or alternator for your constant power (red wire) and the alternator for engine on 12V or 24V (white wire). If the voltage while engine running from the alternator is half the voltage of the system (7V on 12V systems and 14V on 24V systems) you will need to use a relay (See below)
Step 3: Find a ground. Always use chassis ground (black wire).
Step 4: Complete the install. Once the install is complete, the GPS and Comm. lights will blink until the radio gets a fix on the satellites and cell network. Once it has a fix the lights should stay solid.
OPTIONAL: If you are wanting to track load counts or supplemental timers use the blue wire with a voltage trigger.
Questions: Call Tech Support at 317-257-8740
GS-283 Wiring - FleetWatcher Relay:
When the Alternator Puts Out 1/2 the Voltage
7V for a nominal 12V System
14V for a nominal 24V System
GS-283 Wiring - Standard Relay:
When the Alternator Puts Out 1/2 the Voltage
7V for a nominal 12V System
14V for a nominal 24V System
Optional Features:
Load Counter and Supp Timer with Ground Trigger
The blue wire on the GS-283 is for Supplemental Timer/Load Counter. When the blue wire receives voltage (12 or 24 volts) it does two things:
It will count a load
It will start a timer.
This can be used in several ways.
Example 1: You can connect the wire to the safety lever on an excavator to see how long someone was sitting in the cab. When the supp. timer is engaged, it is counted as productive time.
Example 2: You can connect the blue wire to the PTO on an asphalt truck or lowboy. When the PTO is engaged the system will count a load and start the timer.
Adding Starter Disable Feature - FleetWatcher Relay:
Locate and cut the starter wire in the vehicle. Connect the Blue wire from the disable relay to Ignition Switch side of the cut starter wire. Once cut this wire will show voltage during cranking. Connect the Red wire from the disable relay to the Solenoid side of the cut starter wire.
Using a butt connector crimp the Green wire from the Starter disable relay and the Green wire from the GS-280 wire harness together.
The White jumper wire from relay connector is used to supply the relay with 12Volt during cranking.
Note: Some vehicles may not have a starter wire located at the ignition harness (e.g. some 2003 and newer GM vehicles).
The Starter Disable feature requires true ignition power in cases where the vehicle’s starter wire doesn’t supply the necessary voltage to operate the relay (+12VDC when the key switch is in the ON position, during cranking, and when the vehicle is running). Some vehicles may require that the white jumper wire be cut loose from the Blue wire. In these cases the White wire must be connected to the vehicle’s ignition source.
Adding Starter Disable Feature - Standard Relay:
Locate and cut the starter wire in the vehicle (try to cut the starter wire as close to the solenoid as possible). Connect pin 87a from the relay to the Solenoid side of the cut starter wire. Connect pin 30 and pin 85 from the relay to the switch side (key side) of the cut starter wire.
Next connect pin 86 from the relay to the Green wire from the GS-280 wire harness.
Note: Some vehicles may not have a starter wire located at the ignition harness (e.g. some 2000 and newer GM vehicles).
The Starter Disable feature requires true ignition power in cases where the vehicle’s starter wire doesn’t supply the necessary voltage to operate the relay (+12VDC when the key switch is in the ON position, during cranking, and when the vehicle is running). Some vehicles may require that you wire pin 85 to ignition instead of jumping the wire to pin 30.
Checklist for Changing CLA Unit Into Hardwire Units
Verify devices to be used are not associated with any equipment (DECOUPLED)
Send the list of ESNs to support@fleetwatcher.com (ie 464xxxxxxx)
Note on the list what reporting intervals are needed (30 Seconds, 1 Minute, etc.)
Once support has verified the config changes, cut the CLA plug from the unit. (See Below)
Next strip back the shielding. (See Below)
Last step is to install the unit. See below for install help.
Coupling the FleetWatcher device to the equipment:
After every install you will need to couple the device to the equipment.
Navigate: Manage > Devices > Assign Device to Equipment
Click HERE for installation instructions.
RMA Process:
The RMA process may be needed for a variety of reasons:
You have devices you no longer need and need to return to FleetWatcher.
You have devices that have stopped working properly.
You have devices that need upgraded or changed to a different device type.
If you run into any of these scenarios, please follow the steps below:
Contact support@fleetwatcher.com If it is because of a non-functional device, they will attempt to troubleshoot the issue first.
The customer service representative will fill out the form, send it to the RMA department, and the RMA department will then send a finished copy to you.
Print a copy of the received RMA form and include it in the box with the devices.
Ship the devices and form to the address below.
FleetWatcher
Attn: RMA Department
8910 Purdue Rd, Suite 110
Indianapolis IN 46268
Reply to the email you received the RMA form with the tracking number of the package. This helps us keep track of what devices are coming in.
Once received, the RMA will be completed in order of arrival. If the devices are not functioning correctly, we will attempt to fix the device. If the issue persists, the device in question will be replaced with a refurbished device. Just like all new devices, all refurbished devices are fully updated and tested.
We will send an email with the completed paperwork including detailed information on what was done and will also include return tracking information if applicable.
All products will be shipped back to the customer via UPS-ground unless otherwise stated. Turnaround time for all RMA’s is 7-10 business days. FleetWatcher recommends that you ensure the shipment for full value, as FleetWatcher will not be responsible for damaged or lost shipments. Please mark the outside of the shipping carton with the RMA number.