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Operator ID Installation

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Introduction

Zonar’s OperatorID device is used to associate (link) drivers/operators to the vehicles’ they are driving/operating. The driver/operator scans their employer issued Zonar RFID driver/operator card by briefly touching the card against the red-LED surface of the OperatorID. Successful card scans are indicated by the OperatorID device’s LED briefly turning green. Authorized employees can view these card scan’s in Zonar’s cloud based Ground Traffic Control system. Date, Time, Asset/vehicle name, Trip Duration, Trip Distance, and Driver name are available in the OperatorID report.

Base Equipment

  1. OperatorID (part# 30036)
  2. RAM Mount Bulk Kit (part# 30024)
  3. Accessory Kit (part# 30033)

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Hardware 30036

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NOTE: Do not attach a Zonar ZPass or another OperatorID on the pass-through port.

General Guidelines

Drill Holes

  1. Do not drill into the OperatorID unit. This will void the warranty.
  2. Capture all drill chips during drilling operations. Do not allow chips to fall onto equipment, furnishings, etc.
  3. Deburr all drill holes on both sides of drilled surface. Example deburr tool:

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  1. All drill holes must have a rubber grommet or similar anti-chafing system installed to protect cable assemblies (e.g. plastic conduit).
  2. Seal all penetration drill holes which may pass rain water.

Cable Management

  1. Strain relieve and support all cable installations.
  2. Avoid sharp bends and tight radius installations of cables.
  3. Avoid moving components (e.g. doors, steering shafts, handles, fans, etc.).
  4. Provide an adequate “Service Loop” i.e. “cable slack” to allow for servicing of equipment.
  5. Avoid routing cables thru doors, windows, and other pinch points.
  6. Avoid routing cables in high personnel traffic areas.
  7. Avoid routing antenna cables near radio and PA equipment.
CORRECT
  • Bend radius adequate
  • Hole has grommet
 INCORRECT
  • Bend radius too tight
  • Hole has sharp edges
  • Hole has no grommet
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General Housekeeping

  1. Capture all drill chips during drilling operations. Do not allow drill chips to fall onto electrical equipment, furnishings, heating ducts, etc. Magnets, sticky tape, vacuums, physical barriers, etc. may all be used to accomplish this task.
  2. Remove excess sealant. Sealant should be debris/contaminant free (e.g. no drill chips), consistent, and uniform in appearance.
  3. Clip excess wire tie protrusions.

Mounting

Suggested Mounting Areas

  1. Follow all general guidelines stated above.
  2. Typically mounted at passenger entrance/exit points at a convenient height and angle for passengers boarding and exiting the vehicle.
  3. Ensure location of installed OperatorID does not block driver view or interfere with vehicle operation and loading/unloading of passengers (e.g. snags coats, clothes, etc).
  4. To prevent degrading read range and accuracy, keep reader away from metal structures and electrical sources of interference (e.g. radios, wiring, switches, and relays) as much as possible.
  5. Ensure there is at least 12” clearance between OperatorID and Zonar RFID tags.
  6. Install and secure interface cable. See below.
  7. Do not mount the reader below a beverage holder.
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NOTE: Verify placement acceptability with state DOT/Law Enforcement prior to installation.

RAM Mount

All hardware included. Optional backing plate used to provide additional structural support when needed. Mount to vinyl or thin sheet metal dashboard.

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Schematic

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Operation and Troubleshooting

COLOR STATE DESCRIPTION NOTES
Red Solid Awaiting RFID
Driver Card Scan		  
Red Solid
and Beeping		 Started Driving
Without Scan		 Starts beeping 30 seconds after drive start, continues beeping for 120 seconds or until driver card scanned
Green Solid RFID Scan If a proper RFID driver card was scanned, all LEDs will go out after the ten-second green LED period. If an improper RFID card or tag was scanned (e.g. Zone Tag, Asset Tag, Passenger Card, etc.) the unit will return to a solid red of blinking red status, indicating it is ready to scan an RFID driver card.
Red Blinking
NOT Beeping		 Synchronizing
Timer		  
Yellow/
Orange		 Solid Receiving
Firmware Update		 This takes approximately three minutes.

Post-Installation Checkout

  1. Start vehicle for one minute to establish GPS and Cellular connections, ensure GPS unit has solid green status, GSM and GPS LEDs.
  2. Reader LED should now be a steady red to indicate the reader is ready to accept card scans.
  3. Scan a driver card; the reader LED will blink green and beep once to acknowledge a successful scan.
  4. Reader LED will then go out.
  5. Verify successful card scan in the OperatorID report within Ground Traffic Control.

Wake Button

  1. Used to “Wake-Up” the OperatorID unit when it has gone to sleep (LED un-lit).
  2. If the “Wake-Up” button does not wake the OperatorID unit, you must restart the vehicle’s engine.

Notices

caution.pngWarning: (Part 15.21)

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Zonar Systems could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

caution.pngCaution: RF Exposure (OET Bulletin 65)

To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 25 cm (10 inches) 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.

Use only supplied and approved antennas. Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair signal quality, void your warranty and/or result in violation of FCC regulations.

caution.pngFCC Compliance Statement (Part 15.19), IC Compliance Statement (RSS-210)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada (IC). 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.

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).

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