Telematics Quick Guide – Step by Step

The following installation sequence is recommended. Please refer to the detailed instructions elsewhere in this document for further information.

1. Plan the whole installation and determine suitable locations, mouthing arrangement and cable routes for all hardware

2. Remove the vehicle OBD connector (Refer to Section 5.2 of install guide for more info)

3. Connect the Airmax OBD Connector to the Vehicle connector by plugging in (Refer to Section 5.3 of install guide for more info)

4. Locate a suitable location for the GSM/GPS antenna, facing the sky and not mounted to a metal surface (Refer below for more info)

5. Connect the FAKRA Connectors from the antenna to the RTU

6. Turn on vehicle to start power up and borning sequence (Refer to Section 6.0)

NOTE: the RTU will only power on once vehicle is running and detect vehicle comms ONLY once the unit has detected power.

7. Permanently mount theRTU and other hardware in a safe, secure location (Refer to Section 8.0)

8. Commission and test system (Refer to Section 8.1)

Mounting Instructions for the Airmax GSM/GPS Combi Antenna

The antenna should be installed and located underside of the dashboard on a plastic panel, we recommend underneath the dashboard as high as possible pointing towards the “sky”, but non- visible to driver (concealed); and
When selecting a location, ensure that both the antenna and its cables are NOT;
- on any removable panel, trim or inside or close to, any metal structure
- close to, speakers or speaker cables, airbags or airbag wiring, any ECU within the vehicle, general vehicle cable looms, any sources of electrical “noise” or other GSM / GPS antennas or equipment; or

Note which side of the antenna has letters GPS as the antenna must be positioned with this side facing towards the “sky”
Secure any loose cable as required

Full adhesion may take 24 hours
Clean the chosen fixing surface and the antenna with its supplied surface cleaner
Antenna misplacement may result in the unit malfunctioning and will be regarded as an incorrect installation
All waste associated following completed install to be disposed of in accordance with waste disposal regulations (WEEE)

Any queries, please contact our Customer Services Team on 0333 358 3489 (Mon – Fri, 9:00 – 17:00 excluding public holidays)