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Tow Truck Installation Procedures

31 September 21, 2021

10. Antenna Installation

10.1. Flat Cellular Antenna (4G)

This section describes installation procedures for the flat antenna which must be installed in an

interior, dry location on top of the dashboard or the base of the windshield. The antenna has a

4G element and single cable.

Images

4G Antenna

Packing List

This part is included with the MDVR kit.

Preparation

The antenna's location determines the signal's connectivity, strength and affects the MDVR's

operation.

• It should be mounted with a clear line of sight to satellites and cellular antennas behind

windshield glass.

Installation Steps

Summary of content (10 pages)

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Vehicle Monitoring and Locating System Tow Truck Installation Procedures Mobile Video Computing Solutions LLC 10. Antenna Installation 10.1. Flat Cellular Antenna (4G) This section describes installation procedures for the flat antenna which must be installed in an interior, dry location on top of the dashboard or the base of the windshield. The antenna has a 4G element and single cable. Images 4G Antenna Packing List This part is included with the MDVR kit.
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Vehicle Monitoring and Locating System Tow Truck Installation Procedures 1) 2) 3) 4) Mobile Video Computing Solutions LLC Choose an appropriate mounting location on windshield or dashboard. Clean the mounting surface with alcohol pad. Remove the adhesive protective paper. Place the antenna in the finished position carefully and press the adhesive tape firmly to the vehicle. 10.2.
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Vehicle Monitoring and Locating System Tow Truck Installation Procedures Mobile Video Computing Solutions LLC 8) Place the antenna in the finished position carefully and press the adhesive tape firmly to the vehicle. 10.3. Round Antenna (if included) This section describes installation procedures for the round antenna which must be installed in a drilled hole through the metal roof of the vehicle cab. The antenna requires mounting to a flat metal surface to best signal reception.
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Vehicle Monitoring and Locating System Tow Truck Installation Procedures Mobile Video Computing Solutions LLC 4) Use the de-burring tool to remove sharp edges around the hole. 5) Untie the cables, remove and save the lock washer. Pass cables through the 1/2" inch hole. 6) On the antenna's base bottom side, place a 1/8" bead of silicone sealant inside of the Oring. This will ensure a watertight seal to the vehicle roof. 7) Place the antenna in the finished position carefully.
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Vehicle Monitoring and Locating System Tow Truck Installation Procedures Mobile Video Computing Solutions LLC 11. Event Switch and Power Takeoff Installation This section describes the installation procedures for a driver’s side dashboard-mount Event Switch assembly and for connecting an MDVR sensor input to the vehicle’s power takeoff activation circuits.
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Vehicle Monitoring and Locating System Tow Truck Installation Procedures Mobile Video Computing Solutions LLC 12. Monitor Installation This section describes the installation procedures for the 2-channel LCD monitor. It is connected to the MDVR output, another camera such as a backup camera and a trigger discrete (e.g. reverse signal) to switch the viewed image between the 2 channels.
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Vehicle Monitoring and Locating System Tow Truck Installation Procedures Mobile Video Computing Solutions LLC 4) Insert the 1/2" self-tapping screws through the bracket slots and into the drilled holes. 5) Tighten the screws to secure the mounting bracket. Monitor 1) Place the monitor within the mounting bracket and capture the position with the knob screws and washers. Hand tighten. 2) Adjust viewing tilt to desired position by loosening as needed. 3) Tighten knobs with pliers.
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Vehicle Monitoring and Locating System Tow Truck Installation Procedures Mobile Video Computing Solutions LLC 13. MDVR Installation and Final Checkout This section describes the installation procedures for the Mobile Digital Video Recorder (MDVR).
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Vehicle Monitoring and Locating System Tow Truck Installation Procedures Mobile Video Computing Solutions LLC 4. Before connecting the power cable, make sure cameras and antenna are already connected. Damage to the MDVR could occur if power is applied without the antennas connected. 5. Connect either the supplied monitor to the Monitor connector on the 24-pin IO connector or the test monitor with an RCA video jack via the adapter cable plugged into the monitor jack on the front of the MDVR.
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Vehicle Monitoring and Locating System Tow Truck Installation Procedures Mobile Video Computing Solutions LLC System Checkout 1) Press INFO on remote to bring up System Information page 1 (point remote at front of MDVR). 2) Wait 1-2 minutes for the following indications: a) SIM-Card: EXIST b) SIM Signal: 10 (or greater) c) Dial Status: OK d) Center Link: SUCCESSFUL e) GPS-M: VALID 3) Exercise connections to all IO_SENSOR inputs which were used and observe proper response: a) IO: 1: L=<4.5V; H=>4.