GEOTAB IOX-WRKS Integration Cable User Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Geotab
Table of Contents
GEOTAB IOX-WRKS Integration Cable
Product Information
The product mentioned in the user manual is the Force America 6100 GEN3&4 +
IOX-WRKS. It is a field services installer documentation for AVL (Automatic
Vehicle Location) and event logging purposes. The product consists of the
Force merica 6100
module, IOX-WRKS module, and the Event Logging Authentication Module (ELA).
Force America 6100 GEN3 &4
The Force America 6100 GEN3&4 is a control module used for AVL and event logging. It may come with a DB9 port for GPS/AVL in later models.
IOX-WRKS
The IOX-WRKS is a module that connects to the Force America 6100 GEN3&4. It has a primary port for communication.
Event Logging Authentication Module (ELA)
The Event Logging Authentication Module (ELA) is required for each vehicle and can be ordered separately from Force America. Newer model 6100’s (GEN4 and up) come factory equipped with the ELA built-in. The ELA is used for authentication and data logging purposes.
Note:
For later model Force America 6100 equipped with a DB9 port for GPS/AVL on the Control Module, an ELA is not required.
Notice:
Always use winter input mapping for telemetries AUX5- Belly Plow or Manual Spreader, AUX6- Front Plow, AUX7- Wing Plow, AUX8- Tow Plow or Beacon.
Force America 6100 Configuration Settings:
Required configuration settings for AVL event logging interval based triggers can be modified to adjust the reporting frequency.
Product Usage Instructions
- Ensure that you have the necessary components: Force America 6100 GEN3&4, IOX-WRKS, and ELA module (if required).
- If an ELA module is required, connect it to the two-pin connector attached to the twelve-pin harness (P/N 1016023) as illustrated in the graphic provided in the manual.
- Connect the IOX-WRKS Primary port and cable to the ELA 9-pin (RS-232) connector.
- Access the 6100’s Calibration Menu. An access code may be required.
- In the Calibration Menu, set the configuration for Enabled Options to Event Logging AVL.
- In the Calibration Menu, set the configuration for Shutdown – Hibernate to Disabled.
- Exit the Calibration Menu.
Connection
Note: Later model Force America 6100 are equipped with a DB9 port for
GPS/ AVL on the Control Module. An ELA is not required for these models.
Notice: Always use winter input mapping for telemetries AUX5- Belly Plow
or Ma n u a l S preader, AUX6- Front Plow, AUX7- Wing Plow, AUX8- Tow Plow or
Beacon
Usage Instruction
Force America 6100 configuration settings required for AVL Event Logging Interval based triggers can be set to modify reporting frequency
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The Event Logging Authentication Module (ELA), is required for each vehicle and can be ordered from Force America.
Newer model 6100’s (GEN4 and up) come factory equipped with the ELA built in. -
Connect the ELA module to the two pin connector attached to the twelve pin harness (P/N 1016023) as illustrated in the graphic above.
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Connect the IOX-WRKS Primary port and cable to the ELA 9-pin (RS-232) connector.
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Enter the 6100’s Calibration Menu – An access code may be required.
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Set the configuration – Enabled Options to Event Logging “AVL”.
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Set the configuration – Shutdown – Hibernate to “Disabled”.
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Exit the Calibration Menu.
Authentication failed or not established
Authentication successful / data connection established
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