Before Installation

Record the GPS ID

The installation technician must record which GPS unit is being installed in each vehicle before any Zonar equipment is installed.

1. Find the GPSID (S/N) number on the back of the unit. This number may be 7 or 8 digits long.
2. Record the asset (vehicle name) and the GPS being installed—this is important in order for the Zonar data to attach to the correct asset.

The following is an example of how to record this information on an Asset sheet:

Set Up the Zonar Inspection Tags

Skip this section if electronic inspections (EVIR) will not be used for the vehicle receiving installation.

Vehicle Tags

Clean the surface area of the asset with isopropyl alcohol or brake cleaner before installing tags.

1. Remove the adhesive from the asset tag and record the Tag ID number on an asset sheet:

2. See the Zonar Configuration Document for proper zone tag placement.
3. Install the zone tags in the proper areas for the corresponding vehicle inspection type. Depending on the configuration, not all zone tags may be used. Extra tags may be discarded.
4. Perform an electronic inspection to ensure correct tag placement.

Trailer Tags

Trailer/Dolly Tags are considered “Extended Asset” tags and may be black or marigold colored. They ship in sets of two (2) or three (3) tags with the name “Ext. Asset” on the back. These tags include both a 9-digit asset number and a zone number 01-03.

Required: Add the trailer to Ground Traffic Control (GTC) like other assets but with the TRAILER asset type. A GPS ID is not required for trailers unless one has been installed.

If a trailer is not created in the system but is used when doing inspections, this can cause inspections to fail. See our online support regarding Failed Inspections for guidance on correcting these.

GPS & Cable Overview

Zonar Installation Kit

PART DESCRIPTION	PART NUMBERS	PHOTO
V3 GPS Unit	10079
J1939 Backbone Cable	81517
Y-Splitter Adapter	80082
Terminating Resistor	80083
Backbone Extension Cable	81524

Do not install Zonar devices or any excess cabling inside fuse panels, fuse boxes, or in any other location where the device or cabling (particularly unused cable ends/connections) might come into contact with energized circuits. Secure all excess cable lengths, cable runs, and unused cable connections/cable ends so that they cannot move or become loose over the lifetime of the installation. 

Backbone Cable - GPS Unit Connections

10-pin connector – provides engine data to GPS 4-pin connector – provides power to GPS Do not plug these cables into the GPS unit at this time.

Backbone Cable - Vehicle Connections

Ground Wire Constant Power Wire – must receive 8-30 volts regardless of engine state J1939 Connector (Yellow & Green) J1708 Connector (Orange & Blue)

Y-Splitter & Terminating Resistor

IMPORTANT: For backbone cable compatibility with the vehicle you are installing on, you must use the Y- Splitter & Terminating Resistor. Vehicle J1939 Connection Zonar Backbone Cable Terminating Resistor

Backbone Extension Cable

The purpose of the Backbone Extension Cable is if the vehicle’s J1939 Terminating Resistor has a female end. If the installer is connecting to a male terminating resistor on the vehicle, this adapter is not needed.

Vehicle-Specific Installation

J1939 Connection

 The J1939 Terminating Resistor is located at the base of the driver’s seat inside the door frame.

Disconnect the 1939 terminating resistor and attach the Zonar backbone cable using the adapter connections specified below.

J1939 Zonar Adapter

1. Zonar Provided Terminating Resistor
2. Vehicle’s J1939 Connection
   • Use backbone extension cable if vehicle J1939 connection is female.
3. Zonar J1939 Connection.

 J1708 Connection

For Columbias built prior to 2010, you must connect to the J1708 databus as there is no J1939 databus.

For Columbias built in 2010 and newer, you must connect to both J1939 and J1708.

The J1708 connection is located under the center panel, or doghouse.

Fuse Panel

1. The fuse panel is behind the glove box on the passenger side of the vehicle.
2. Open up the glove compartment and remove the screws that keep it in place.
3. Once the screws have been removed, pull the glove compartment out.

4. Remove the red plastic cover on the far right of the fuse panel.

Constant Power

Attach the constant power wire from the Zonar backbone cable to the terminal shown below.

Zonar recommends adding a ring terminal to the end of the power wire for the most reliable connection.

Ground Connection

Any place on the metal frame that is free of paint and rust may be used as an acceptable grounding point. Existing screws or self-tapping screws may be used to connect the ground wire.

Zonar recommends adding a ring terminal to the end of the ground wire for the most reliable connection.

GPS Unit Connections

If you are installing a Connect tablet to this vehicle, skip this section.

On the GPS end of the harness, connect in the following order:

1. Connect the 10-pin (A) to the GPS unit (A).
2. Connect the 4-pin (B) to the GPS unit (B).

Confirm Install

Once the GPS unit is connected, check the LEDs on the left side of the unit. They should display the following sequence after everything is connected:

Tablet Installation

Confirm Install

Check the GPS lights according to the Confirm Install table above. The following may be used to confirm that the tablet is correctly connected as well:

1. Power on the tablet.
2. On the Driver Login screen, swipe down from the top right.
3. Tap SETTINGS from the sub menu that is displayed.
4. Tap Zonar Settings from the DEVICE section.
   
5. Tap Run Device Diagnostics from the DIAGNOSTICS section.
   
6. The Diagnostics dashboard is displayed. Check to see that the GPS and GSM icons are green. This means that the tablet and GPS unit are communicating properly, and they are getting the needed cellular and GPS information.
   

Further Assistance

If you still require assistance after using this installation document, contact Zonar Customer Care:

Phone:  1-877-843-3847 x1

Email:    customercare@zonarsystems.com

Customer Care operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Advanced troubleshooting and assistance may require specialists only available during business hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific time.

Warranty And Legal Notices

For more information regarding Zonar Warranty and Legal Notices, see the Zonar Product Warranty page on our website (https://support.zonarsystems.net).