ETOLLK1TL K1 Telepass SAT Instruction Manual

June 13, 2024
Telepass

Telepass SAT K1
Technology ETOLLK1TL
Installation manual

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Highway e-toll payment device
Installation manual

ETOLLK1TL K1 Telepass SAT

Recipients and obligations
This manual is intended for authorized installers of the device (garage). It contains all the instructions to install the device safely and must be kept and accessible for the entire life of the device.
For information on device use, please see the enclosed User manual.

Manual data
Device: K1 Telepass SAT – model ETOLLK1TL
Title: Installation manual
Code or edition: v. 1.1
Month and year of publication: JAN 2023
Manual type: translation of the original instructions

Customer service
In the event of malfunctions or faults, directly contact the service provider. To check that the device has been installed correctly, see “Check the installation with the Self Test Tool”.

Warranty
For further information on the warranty, please see the service contract and contact the service provider.

Limitations
Telepass SpA cannot be held liable for the following.

  • Reimbursements for interventions under warranty, repairs or other claims related to the product if the inspection by Telepass SpA confirms that the parts have not been correctly used, stored, installed and maintained, or that the said parts have been subject to contamination, abuse, improper use, modifications or makeshift repairs.
  • Reimbursements for direct or indirect personal or property damages due to product use in conditions other than those described in this manual or due to manual, print and spelling errors or omissions.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Always read this section to work with the unit safely.
Safety messages
Warnings related to safety as envisaged in this document are provided below:
CAUTION! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may cause slight injury.
NOTICE: indicates obligations that, if not observed, may cause damage to the product.

Important warnings
This device complies with current safety regulations. If improperly used or installed, it can cause personal and/or property damages. Those who work on this device must follow good working practices for electricians. Keep out of reach of children.
The use of the device is permitted only in the presence of electrical protections on the vehicle.
Installation, use and maintenance warnings
Electric shock risk
The vehicle battery is live even when the vehicle is not running!
Observe the voltage limits indicated in the technical specifications, the vehicle manufacturer’s indications and power cable specifications.
Do not submerge in liquids. Protect the device from rain and/or spray.
Do not allow unqualified and unauthorized personnel to open or tamper with the device. Only contact customer service in the event of malfunctions.
Fire risk
A damaged device can emit smoke and/or catch fire.

Do not use the device if it appears damaged.
Keep away from heat sources, flames and magnetic fields.
If smoke comes from the device, remove it, move it away from the vehicle, and contact customer service immediately to return it to the service provider.

Risk of contact with irritants
Irritant liquid may leak from a damaged device.

Do not use the device if it appears damaged.
If liquid leaks from the device, do not handle it with your bare hands. Contact customer service immediately to return it to the service provider.

Intended use
The device was designed, manufactured and tested to detect road passages through a radio and satellite system. It meets the safety standards required by current regulations if installed according to the instructions provided in this manual and used according to the instructions in User manual.

NOTICE

  • Install only one device per vehicle. Several units can cause interferences, malfunctions and double toll charges. In this case, Telepass SpA cannot reimburse the extra amount paid.
  • Only install the device in the position indicated. Incorrect positioning may cause malfunctions.
  • Only install the device on the vehicle for which it was supplied. In the event of license plate change, contact customer service.

PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

Receipt
Upon receipt of the device, check that the packaging and all components are in perfect condition. Contact the shipping agent in the event of damages.

Box contents

A – K1 Telepass SAT device
B – Power cable
C – Two Velcro strips
D – Cleaning wipes
E – Vehicle declaration
F – Safety notices
A Quick Guide for using the device is found on the inside of the packaging. Keep the packaging to be able to consult it at any time.

Operations
This device performs e-toll payment through a radio or satellite reading system. Where the radio system is used, the passage is detected by antennas placed in dedicated lanes, or on gates positioned in various points of the road network, where the freeflow service is available. Where satellite service is used, passage is detected by the GNSS system.
NOTICE: Never disconnect the power cable. The device only works if powered. Traveling on toll roads when the device is not operative may result in fines.
The device communicates with the user by voice and acoustic messages.
The device must be connected to the vehicle’s electrical system according to the instructions in this manual.

The Self Test Tool
The Self Test Tool (self-test-tool.telepass.com) is an online resource that Telepass offers installers and allows the following activities to be performed:

  • Download this manual.
  • Watch a video that shows how to install and monitor the device.
  • Follow an installation and check wizard.

To use this tool, you must register with your cell phone number and email address.
The installation wizard includes the following operations:

  • entering the ID code for the device (OBU ID) and the plate number for the vehicle on which it is installed
  • execution of the electric connections to the vehicle and positioning of the device in the passenger cabin
  • automatic configuration of the device
  • check the correct configuration or possible error notification

It is mandatory to follow the wizard on the Self Test Tool before departing. If not successful, you will not be able to use the device.
If the installation and configuration of the device are not correct, it is impossible to travel on any toll roads.

Device structure

A – Status LED (red/green)
B – Function/confirmation button
C – Adjustment buttons (+/-)
D – Communication LED (red/yellow/green)| E – Microphone (not used)
F – Configuration button (not used)
G – Speaker
H – Power inlet
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DEVICE INSTALLATION

Position on the windshield

Install in the windshield area as indicated below:

  • within a 20 cm band, 10 cm over the idle windshield wiper line
  • between the windshield median line and center of the steering wheel.

To identify the shielded windshield zones, please refer to the vehicle documentation.
NOTICE: make sure that the device does not interfere with the driver’s field of vision when driving and that it is not within the airbag’s range of action.

Installation warnings
NOTICE:

  • The fixed installation of the device can only be performed at authorized workshops by suitably qualified personnel.
  • Comply with the power cable specifications, the device power limits and the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions.
  • To ensure the Velcro strip adhesion, install the unit when the ambient temperature is between 20 °C and 40 °C.
  • Before installing the device, check that all data included in the vehicle declaration are correct. Otherwise, ask the vehicle’s owner for an updated declaration.
  • Make sure that device installation does not inhibit the correct operations of the vehicle and electrical devices connected to the electrical system (e.g. tachographs, etc.)
  • Make sure that the power cable is not subject to mechanical, heat or chemical stress and does not hinder the driver when driving.

Required material
Two 3 A fuses and relevant fuse boxes.

Position the device on the windshield

| 1. Clean the application area on the windshield carefully, using a multipurpose
detergent.
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| 2. Remove the protective film from the sticker.
| 3. Place the device horizontally on the clean windshield.
| 4. Check for air bubbles in the adhesive area.
Press firmly the device against the windshield.
| 5. Press the connector fully into the power socket.

NOTICE: make sure that the power cable is not subject to mechanical, thermal or chemical stress.

Connect the device to the electrical system
Connect the three wires according to the following diagram.

CAUTION!
Only use the cable supplied. DO NOT use third-party cables or adapters.
Do not make any different connections (for ex. connections with 1 or 2 wires). This would compromise the operation of the device and can cause fines.
DO NOT short-circuit the three wires.
Comply with the cable specifications and the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions.
Make sure that the fuses are easy to access and replaceable.
DO NOT connect the device to the electronic control units (ECU).

Check the connections

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  1. Check that the connector is firmly inserted in the power supply socket.
  2. Switch on the panel: the green LED status light will switch on. If there is a fault, the red LED status light will flash or remain on.
  3. Switch off the panel: the green LED status light flashes three times and then switches off.

For further information on the LEDs and any messages, see the enclosed User manual.

Check the installation with the Self Test Tool
Before using the device for travel, it is necessary to check that it has been installed and configured correctly. Proceed as follows:

  1. Connect to the installation portal at self-test-tooltelepass.com.
  2. If you are already registered, enter your username and password.
  3. If you have not registered yet, enter your cell phone number and email address, then follow the wizard.
  4. If useful, download the manual and watch the video that describes how to install and monitor the device.
  5. Follow the wizard to install the device. In this procedure, it is necessary to enter the device ID code (OBU ID) and the plate number for the vehicle on which it is installed: the device is configured automatically.

At the end of the procedure, a correct configuration notification is sent. In the event of an error, repeat the wizard.
Do not use the device for e-tolls until configuration has been completed correctly.

Configure the device
Before using, the e-toll device must be set up and the number of axles and vehicle weight must be set. Please refer to User manual.

MAINTENANCE AND DISPOSAL

Cleaning
Use a soft cloth, dampened with a multipurpose detergent to clean the unit.

NOTICE:

  • Do not spray detergent directly on the device.
  • Do not use solvents or abrasive materials.

Disposal liability
Never dispose of the device as standard urban waste.
Dispose of at a local WEEE recycling center or return to your local contact company or to Telepass SpA.

Batteries and accumulators
CAUTION! Toxic substances in the Li-Ion battery. Intoxication, pollution and environmental damages. DO NOT remove and dispose of the battery. Return the entire device as indicated in the operating instructions.
CAUTION! Risk of explosion. DO NOT expose the device to high temperatures.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Back label

A – Manufacturer’s name and information
B – Model name and technical data (IP rating and power supply)
C – Device serial number and bar code for DSRC module information
D – QR code to access the Telepass website

Other markings

| Device subject to the WEEE Directive
(2012/19/EU).
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| Device nit subject to the RoHS Directive
(2011/65/EU).
****| CE marking

Technical characteristics

Dimensions 95 x 66 x 27 mm
Weight 120 g
External material Recyclable plastic (ABS)
Protection grade IP 41
Working temperature -30 °C to +70 °C
Storage temperature 5 °C to +40 °C
Power from vehicle 5 V DC – 2 A (min.)
Internal battery Rechargeable battery (supercap) 3.9 V DC/155

mAh (@ 3.67 V) – 311 mAh (@ 3.90 V)
Residual voltage (DSRC only)| 3.0 V DC – 225 mAh (cr2032)
Radio-frequency band| 2G (GSM): 900/1800 MHz
3G (WDCSMA): 900 MHz
LTE (FDD): 700/800/900/1800/2600 MHz
GNSS: 1151–1214/1215.6–1350/1559–1610 MHz
DSRC: 5.785-5.815 GHz
Output power| 2G (GSM): Class 1 (30 dBm ±2 dB), Class E2 (26 dBm ±3 dB), Class 4 (33 dBm ±2 dB), Class E2 (27 dBm ±3 dB) 3G (WDCSMA): Class 3 (24 dBm +1/-3 dB) LTE (FDD): Class 3 (23 dBm ±2 dB) DSRC: -14 dBm
GNSS standards| GPS, Galileo, GLONASS

Safety and approval conformity
Hereby, the manufacturer Telepass SpA declares that the ETOLLK1TL type radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address: https://www.telepass.com/en/truck/support

CE 0051-RED-0118
Approval NSAI as per UNECE R10 regulation

Telepass SpA – Via Laurentina, 449 – 00142 Rome (RM) – Italy – www.telepass.com
TLP-K1-Inst-1.1_A4_EN-0123 © 2023

References

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