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.
- Find the GPSID (S/N) number on the back of the unit. This number may be 7 or 8 digits long.
- 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:
ASSET |
GPS ID |
Truck 12345 |
8xxxxx1 |
Tractor 54563 |
11xxxxx2 |
Service Truck 5432 |
18xxxxx3 |
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.
- Remove the adhesive from the asset tag and record the Tag ID number on an asset sheet:
ASSET |
GPS ID |
ASSET TAG |
Truck 12345 |
8xxxxx1 |
5387xxxx1 |
Tractor 54563 |
11xxxxx2 |
5387xxxx2 |
Service Truck 5432 |
18xxxxx3 |
5387xxxx3 |
- See the Zonar Configuration Document for proper zone tag placement.
- 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.
- 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.
Operator/Driver Card:
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Zone Tags:
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Asset Tags:
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GPS & Cable Overview
Zonar Installation Kit
PART DESCRIPTION |
PART NUMBERS |
PHOTO |
V4 Telematics Control Unit |
10096 |
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Cable Assembly RP1226 |
81670 |
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.
Vehicle-Specific Installation
Access RP1226 Connection
The RP1226 connector is located in the fuse panel. Remove the fuse panel cover and the lower dash cover if necessary.
Connect the RP1226 cable to the connector, then connect the cable to the GPS unit per the GPS Unit Connections section below.
With the install open, turn on the engine to confirm the GPS unit displays lighting per the Confirm Install section. If installing a tablet, confirm the tablet connections as well at this time.
Once installation is confirmed, disconnect the cabling to mount the hardware.
Mounting
The hardware should be placed in the following locations:
- GPS unit: Behind the center dash
- Tablet: Mounted next to the glove compartment
- Cabling: Run behind the dash from the fuse panel to the center dash.
When drilling mounting holes for the tablet mount, place them above the glove compartment door. This ensures the glove compartment will remain easy to access.
Use the backing plate when attaching the RAM mount. Failure to do so can result in warping and tearing the dashboard.
Use a grommet on the cable access hole and tie the cable to the RAM mount to keep the cable from interfering with the glove compartment.
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:
- Connect the 10-pin (A) to the GPS unit (A).
- 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:
Datalink 1: | Flashing Green (J1708 Connected) or Red (J1708 Not Connected) |
Datalink 2: | Flashing Green (J1939 Connected) or Red (J1939 Not Connected) |
Cellular: | Flashing Green, turning solid Green after 1-2 minutes |
GPS: | Flashing Orange, turning solid Orange after 2-3 minutes |
Status: | Flashing Green with engine off, solid Green with engine running |
Tablet Installation
If you are installing a tablet connected to the TCU, installation method depends on which dock you are using. Select the appropriate dock to review the installation guide.
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:
- Power on the tablet.
- On the Driver Login screen, swipe down from the top right.
- Tap SETTINGS from the sub menu that is displayed.
- Tap Zonar Settings from the DEVICE section.
- Tap Run Device Diagnostics from the DIAGNOSTICS section.
- 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).