flex FT502-L130-GL In-Cab Telematics Tracker User Manual

June 5, 2024
FLEX

flex FT502-L130-GL In-Cab Telematics Tracker

**Safety Warnings

**

Read this complete guide before installing the device.
This device contains a Lithium Ion battery. If these guidelines are not followed, the battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the device, fire and/or bodily injury.

  • Do not penetrate the battery or device with a nail etc., nor make a hole in the battery.
  • Do not throw the battery or the device into fire, nor heat the battery above the specified operating temperature range of 158°F / 70°C.
  • Do not place the device in direct sunlight in an enclosed space such on the dashboard of an unattended vehicle.
  • Do not disassemble nor modify the battery.
  • Do not put the battery into a microwave oven or high-pressure container.
  • Contact your local waste disposal department to dispose ofthe device/battery in accordance with applicable local lawsand regulations.

About Your New Tracker

The device you are about to install contains a GPS receiver for location and an LTE cellular modem to communicate. flex-FT502-L130-GL-In-Cab-Telematics-
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LED

The LED indicate device activity at start-up and its live functional status.

  Blue Green Red
Off GPS Off Modem Off Device off or sleeping
On GPS has location fix Connected to cellular network System is awake

Rapid Flash

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Receiving GPS location

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Transferring cellular data

| Telematics transferring data (if
Medium Flash| Searching for satellites| Searching for cellular network| Device unlocked (3 sets of 4)

Powering on the Device

  1. Harness the device with external 12V power supply (typically with the vehicle).
  2. A power LED will illuminate when the system starts. The device will initiate a set of start-up activities (see start-up sequence LED behavior below).

Error Codes

LED Color Flash Count Error



Green

| 1| SIM Error
2| No Network
3| Unable to register with network
5| Service activation error
6| Service sync failure
Blue| 3| GPS signal too weak



Red

| 4| Battery too low to transmit
5| Error reading telematics data
10| Other system error

Troubleshooting

Symptom Action

LED slow flashes a repeated pattern of LED flashes after supplying power to the device| The device is in error state; check the error codes above for corresponding actions
LED doesn’t not illuminate after supplying power to the device.| ****

Replace the device

Record Device Information

Record the following information for activation and for your records:

  • Device Product Name (see image of label below)
  • Device Model Name (see image of label below)
  • Device SN/IMEI (see image of label below)
  • Device ICCID (if available) flex-FT502-L130-GL-In-Cab-Telematics-Tracker-2

Pre-installation

Recommended tools and supplies for installation

Basic Tools:

  • Wire Strippers
  • Connector Crimping Tool
  • Panel Removal Tool
  • Digital Multimeter (DMM)
  • T-10S Torx Screwdriver

Basic Supplies:

  • Ring Terminals
  • Cable Zip-Ties
  • Electrical Tape
  • Spare Fuses (3 Amp)
  • Self-Tapping Screws

Review this installation manual to become familiar with all installation procedures and electrical wiring requirements prior to starting the installation. This installation guide has been prepared to provide you with details necessary to complete the device installation.

Use of proper tools and testing equipment is required. Never use a grounding style test light. Use only aDigital Multi Meter (DMM) to test wires in the vehicle.
Ensure that all wiring is protected from heat sources and sharp metal edges and is routed in suchmanner that it will not get damaged or pinched when vehicle components and trim are reinstalled. Run newwiring along factory harnesses and secure with quality cable zip-ties. Be sure to leave a “service loop” near thedevice, enough slack in the wiring to allow working room and strain relief.

The device is NOT waterproof, never mount the device in the engine compartment. When mounting thedevice, determine best possible location under the dash and make sure that the device will be securely attachedusing self- tapping screws or cable zip-ties. Do not force or jam the device into tight places instead of mountingit. When mounting the Device, do not obstruct any serviceable areas such as fuseboxes, etc. The device and itswiring must be mounted away from any moving parts such as brake, gas, and clutch pedals and linkages.

Installation

Identify correct wires

  1. Remove any interior/under dash trim necessary to gain access to vehicle’s wiring as well as all areas where interconnecting wire harnesses will need to be located.
  2. Individually isolate any wires in the device’s harnesses that will not be used during installation.
  3. It is strongly recommended to locate and connect constant power and ignition wires at the ignition key switch connector behind ignition key cylinder or trace and connect at ignition switch wiring harness running down steering column. (Note: If the ignition switch harness is not accessible,amperage restriction exists, or the vehicle has an electronic starting system, constant power and ignitionconnections can be made at the interior fuse box)
  4. Use a multimeter and the color tables below to identify constant power and ignition wires.
  5. The correct constant power wire will have battery voltage +12V (or +24V) present at all times, even when theignition key is in off position or removed. Connect the device’s red wire here.
  6. The correct ignition wire will have +12V (or +24V) present only when — the key is in ON position, duringcranking and while motor is running. Connect the device’s white/yellow wire here.

Connector cable color table:

Pin no. Cable definition Color
1 12V_VDC_OUT( (12V or 24V) up to 1.5A @12V) Purple
2 Switched Output 1 (relay Control) Black/Brown
3 Switch input 2_CON (Programmable Bias) White/Gray
4 RS232_Tx1 Orange
5 CAN_H1_CON (CANH 2.0B / ISO-15765 or J1939) Blue
6 Switch input 3_CON (Programmable Bias) White/Green
7 switch output 2 (relay control) Black/Blue
8 Switched Input 1_CON (Ignition Detection) White/Yellow
9 Switched Input 4_CON (Programmable bias) White/Blue
10 switch output 3 (relay control) Black/Orange
11 J1708_DATA- Brown/Red
12 J1708_DATA+ Brown/Green
13 RS232 RX1 Pink
14 CAR_BAT_PWR_12V_24V (12/24/48V (EV) Power in) Red
15 Ground Black
16 Ground (1-wire Ground) Black
17 1-wire_Line Yellow
18 ISO_K_CON (ISO-9141 K Line) White
19 CAN_L1_CON (CANL 2.0B / ISO-15765 or J1939) Gray
20 ISO_L_CON (ISO-9141 L Line) Green

*Chassis Ground Connection

  1. Connect the device’s ground wire (black) to vehicle’s chassis.
  2. For a solid connection, use a ring tongue terminal connector, star washer and a self-tapping screw.
  3. Do not ground under existing bolts that hold brackets or panels in place.

After wiring installation is complete, turn on the device by holding the power button for 2-4s until the power LED illuminates. You may see the device progress through a series of start-up steps, indicated by different LEDs as detailed below. This process typically takes 2 minutes but can take up to 20 minutes on first power-up.

Depending on GPS and cellular signal, a typical sequence may proceed as follows:

  1. Power LED-Power on (~30s).
  2. Data LEDmedium flashing- Retrieving network time.
  3. GPS LED slow flashing – Device GPS Receiver is on and attempting to get the device location.
  4. GPSLED rapid flashing – GPS receiver has acquired a fix but is waiting for location within target accuracy.
  5. GPS LED off.
  6. GPS LED slow flashing – Device GPS Receiver is on and attempting to get the device location.
  7. GPS LED rapid flashing – GPS receiver has acquired a fix but is waiting for location within target accuracy.
  8. Data LED medium flashing – Device is searching for a cellular network.
  9. Data LED rapid flashing – Device is connected to a cellular network and transmitting/receiving data.
  10. Data LED off (device has finished start-up sequence and is operational).

Warranty Information

WARNING : Any disassembly and reassembly will compromise sealing and void the warranty. For optimal performance, please do not disassemble or modify this product.

FCC Warning statements

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause harmfulinterference; and
  2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.. Suppliers Name: Flex Industrial, Ltd.

Suppliers Address (USA): 6201 America Center Drive, San Jose, CA 95002, USA
Suppliers phone number: 408 576 7000
Caution: The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The maximum antenna gain for the licensed transmitter is <2.5dBi to ensure compliance is complied with ruled part power.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause  harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and  on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. It maintains at least a 20 cm separation between the EUT and the user’s body and must not transmit simultaneously with any other antenna or transmitter.

ISED Warning statements
This device complies with Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause interference; and
  2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CE Warning statements
Hereby, Flex Industrial, Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type FT500 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:

  • Suppliers Name: Flex Industrial, Ltd.
  • Suppliers Address (USA): Level 3, Alexander House 35 Cybercity, Ebene, Mauritius
  • Suppliers phone number: +1 408 576 7000

EU Declaration of Conformity document link: https://flex.com/-/media/Project/Flex/BrandSite/S2S/tracking_l3/tracking-pdfs /apoc-declaration

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