2G / 4G – StarLink TrackerSF Installation Manual Release 1.1 © Copyright 2017 by ERM Electronic Systems Ltd. Revision updates log: Revision 1.0 1.1 1.2 Change First version Version Update Version Update Date 07/05/2017 25/02/2018 19/05/2019 ERM Electronic Systems LTD 16 Hasar Shapira St. Rishon LeZion, 75704 Israel | Phone: 972-3-9413313 Fax: 972-3-9413330 http://ermtelematics.com | info@ermtelematics.
StarLink TrackerSF Installation Manual Table of Contents 1. THE STARLINK 2G / 4G V2 3 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 3. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 4 4. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS REQUIRED 6 5. INSTALLING STARLINK DEVICES 7 5.1 Know the StarLink Family of Tracking Devices 8 5.2 Positioning StarLink Devices in the vehicle 11 5.2.1 General Installation Instructions 11 5.2.2 StarLink Location for Optimal Reception Quality 11 6. STARLINK CONFIGURATION 13 6.1 USB Adapter 13 6.2 USB Driver 16 7.
StarLink TrackerSF Installation Manual 1. The StarLink 2G / 4G This guide provides information about the StarLink 2G / 4G with internal eSafe and CAN, and describes its recommended installation procedures. 2. Safety Instructions Personal safety is of paramount importance. Please follow all safety instructions when installing ERM products • Always disconnect power when performing installation by removing the negative connection of the vehicle battery. Never work when power is connected.
StarLink TrackerSF Installation Manual 3. General Instructions • Install the device with the THIS SIDE UP label facing upwards. • Make sure no metal objects obstruct the device. • Use cable ties to hold wires in place and create tidy wire bundles. • Double-sided adhesive stickers could be used for securing the device in its selected location. • Instructions for soldering wires: a. Strip the ends of the wires to be soldered together. b.
StarLink TrackerSF Installation Manual e. Use a heater-gun to heat the insulation. The insulation shrinks until it sits snugly on the solder joint. f. Tie the wire with a cable tie in such a way as to relieve stress from the new solder joint.
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StarLink TrackerSF Installation Manual 5. Installing StarLink Devices Before beginning installation, make sure your package includes all the following: Strips 3A fuse 3A fuse housing StarLink device StarLink harness Two-sided sticky tape Two-sided sticky paper This procedure describes the standard connections required to operate StarLink devices.
StarLink TrackerSF Installation Manual 5.1 Know the StarLink Family of Tracking Devices 1. Unwrap the device wire harness but do not connect it to the device yet. Refer to the following wiring/color diagram of the StarLink connector when performing connections in the subsequent steps of this procedure.
StarLink TrackerSF Installation Manual Reconnect the vehicle battery and test the ignition (green) wire – you should measure 0V when the ignition switch is set to OFF and 12V (or 24V) when it is set to ON 5. Gather together all the unused wires and tie them neatly so they do not interfere with any other parts or systems. Keep in mind that you may need to use some of the wires in the future 6.
StarLink TrackerSF Installation Manual 7. Plug the harness connector into the device socket. 9. Approximately 10 seconds after powering up the device, both the red and green LEDs should start blinking. Red LED Green LED The green LED indicates GPS reception. The RED LED indicates communication with the GSM and a connection with the server. Before finally fixing the device in place, make sure it is properly registered on your server and data has been transmitted as expected 10.
StarLink TrackerSF Installation Manual fix the device Opposite to driving direction: 5.2 Positioning StarLink Devices in the vehicle 5.2.1 General Installation Instructions • Install the StarLink device in a dry environment where there is no possibility of water penetration. • Affix the StarLink device firmly to the vehicle with cable ties or doublesided adhesive. • Place the StarLink device away from heat sources. • Place the StarLink device away from vehicle computers. 1. 5.2.2 1.
StarLink TrackerSF Installation Manual Do not install the StarLink device in close proximity to a metallic surface. 4. If the vehicle's windows are metallic tempered the angle should be 0 º (completely flat) toward the vehicle window. 5. When installing the unit in the vehicle pay close attention to the upper space between the unit and the other components in the vehicle, the unit should be in 20 cm away from any metal plate or metal components that might block the GPS signal. 6.
StarLink TrackerSF Installation Manual 6. StarLink Configuration 6.1 USB Adapter Configuring StarLink devices is performed with your computer. To connect the device to the computer, use the USB adapter as described in the following procedure. 1. Verify that the USB adapter kit contains all the items as described in the following diagram: USB cable StarLink harness eNet hub USB Adaptor module Power and Ignition cable eNet cable eNet spare cable 2.
StarLink TrackerSF Installation Manual If the eNet cable includes four wires (some only have three), cut the red strand to prevent supplying 12V directly to the USB adapter. You can use any port on the eNet hub to connect any of the cables. 3. Connect the StarLink device and the USB cable: Connect the StarLink harness to the eNet hub Connect the USB cable to the USB Adapter 4.
StarLink TrackerSF Installation Manual 5. Connect the power supply cable to a 12V power supply. you can use the red and black connectors as described in the pictures below: Use a screwdriver to connect the two RED and BLACK connectors to the red and black cables Connect the connectors to the power supply, remember to use 12V 1.5Amp power supply 6. The final assembly is shown in the following figure. USB cable USB Adapter module 12V, 1.
StarLink TrackerSF Installation Manual 6.2 USB Driver 1. Use your ERM username (given by ERM support) and password to enter the ERM Portal at: http://erm.co.il/protocol 2. Go to the Tools link at the lower left. 3. Click the USB Driver link, download the tool to your computer and install it. For the full installation instructions please refer to the tutorials session on ERM’s YouTube Channel using the following link: http://www.youtube.com/ermtelematics 7.
FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. 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. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
