Installation Instructions Opticom GPS Priority Control System Vehicle Equipment PRELIMINARY
Installation i Table of Contents 1 About This Manual.............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.1 Purpose of Manual........................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 Manual Conventions...................................................................................................................................
Installation 1 1. About This Manual 1.1 Purpose of Manual This manual provides step-by-step instructions for installing the 3M™ Opticom™ GPS Priority Control System Vehicle Equipment. It is intended for use by installers, maintenance personnel, and others who are responsible for the installation and maintenance of the system. 1.2 Manual Conventions The conventions listed in Table 1-1 help to make this manual easier to use by presenting a uniform approach to the descriptions, phrases, and nomenclature.
2 Installation 2. Safety Information 2.3.1 Safety Message Format We provide important safety information and warnings to assist you in understanding and avoiding potential harm to yourself, and possible damage to equipment, during the installation of 3M™ Opticom™ GPS Priority Control System equipment.
Installation 3 2.3.2 Safety Label Format We include safety labels on the devices to help you protect your safety and the safety of others. Safety labels are designed to alert you to potential hazards associated with a piece of equipment that can cause personal injury to you or others. They can also indicate the possibility of property damage. Please read all safety labels.
4 Installation 2.4 Safety Messages Contained in this Manual The following safety messages appear in this manual: CAUTION Modifying the Radio/GPS module may seriously damage the equipment and void the warranty. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the Radio/GPS module in anyway. Modifying the radio and/or antenna in anyway may cause the radio to violate FCC requirements. WARNING Vehicle batteries contain sulfuric acid and may contain explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes away.
Installation 5 2.5 Safety Label Locations There are x safety labels. Figure 2-1.
6 Installation 2.6 Safety Considerations 2.6.3 Explosion Please consider the following safety issues before beginning the installation. Common automotive-type batteries produce an explosive gas under some conditions. This gas may easily be ignited by a spark or flame as you work on the vehicle.
Installation 3. Description This section provides a general description of the 3M™ Opticom™ GPS Priority Control System and a detailed description of the vehicle equipment 3.1 Opticom GPS System The system assists authorized priority vehicles through signalized intersections by providing temporary right-of-way through the use of common traffic controller functions.
8 3.2 Vehicle Equipment 3M™ Opticom™ GPS Priority Control System Vehicle Equipment is a compact, weather-resistant, RF energyemitting device. This equipment is intended for use on priority vehicles. The equipment consists of a module containing a GPS receiver with antenna and a 2.
Installation 9 The optional Disable feature uses an additional switch (customer supplied) that connects to battery negative or positive when actuated. This manual describes how to install vehicle equipment Figure 3-1 shows a typical vehicle equipment installation for a priority vehicle. Figure 3-1.
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Installation 5. Installation This section describes the installation of the vehicle equipment. Please read and fully understand the following precautionary paragraphs before starting the installation. •= Before cutting or drilling any openings in the vehicle or lightbar, draw a diagram showing placement, measurements, and dimensions. Use the diagram to avoid drilling or cutting holes in undesirable locations.
12 Installation 5.1 Radio/GPS Module Installation This subsection describes how to install the 3M™ Opticom™ GPS Priority Control System Radio/GPS Module. WARNING Vehicle batteries contain sulfuric acid and may contain explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, and cigarettes away. Wear eye protection. Disconnect the negative cable first to prevent shorting the positive terminal to the chassis when removing the positive cable. Battery acid may cause skin irritation and eye injury.
Installation 5.2 13 Control Switch Module Installation This subsection describes the installation of the control switch module. It also describes how to connect the vehicle equipment cable from the Radio/GPS module to the control switch module. Please read and fully understand the following precautionary paragraphs before installing the vehicle equipment control switch module. •= Installations may include a customer-supplied disable switch in addition to the control switch module.
14 Installation 4. Cut the 3M™ Opticom™ GPS Priority Control System cable to the proper length. 5. Remove about 3 inches of the outer jacket from the end of the cable. Be careful not to cut the wires inside. 6. Strip 1/4 inch of insulation from each wire. NOTE: It is very important not to strip too much insulation, which may lead to short circuits; or too little insulation, which may prevent the wire from making adequate contact. 7.
Installation 15 5.4 Performance Tests WARNING A completed installation that is not tested may result in improper system operation, which may result in accidents and/or injuries. To avoid this problem, test the system to verify proper operation. Improper system operation may result in unsafe driver action. These installation instructions are the result of tests performed in our laboratory and we believe these tests to be accurate and complete.
16 6. Maintenance 3M™ Opticom™ GPS Priority Control System components are designed for reliable operation. Inspect the components at regular intervals to ensure proper system operation. 3M recommends the following: •= Each intersection system and vehicle system should be inspected and tested at least every 12 months to ensure it functions to your specifications and requirements. •= Intersection systems should be tested with known good vehicle systems.
Important Notice to the Purchaser THE FOLLOWING IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE. 3M will repair or replace any Opticom Priority Control System component found not to meet 3M’s specifications within five (5) years from the date of shipment from 3M.
