SkyBitz SHB1000 SkyHub Wireless Telematics Hub Installation Guide
- June 5, 2024
- SkyBitz
Table of Contents
SkyBitz SHB1000 SkyHub Wireless Telematics Hub
SkyHub Components
- SHB1000 SkyHub Tracking Device
- SkyHub Mounting Bracket
- 6, 10-32 Tamper Proof Screws
- SkyHub Short Shroud
- 6, 1/8 Inch sealing Blind Rivets
- 3M Primer 94 Ampoule
Tools Required
- Power Drill and 1/8 in Drill Bit
- 5/32 Inch Pin in Hex Tamper Proof Screwdriver
- Blind Rivet Tool
- 50/50 Isopropyl Alcohol/Water Solution
- Clean Rags
- Tape Measurer
SkyHub Mounting Location
The SkyHub will be mounted to the exterior front wall of a Dry Van Trailer.
The locations described below are recommended for optimal communications with
the SkyCam. The general dimensions noted may be adjusted to avoid mounting on
top of any logos or asset identification. For a Plate Nose Trailer, the SkyHub
will be mounted to the front wall horizontally, about 3 inches down from the
bottom of the top rail, and about 6 inches from the roadside edge with the
connector on the left. 
For a Sheet and Post Nose Trailer, the SkyHub will be mounted to the front
wall vertically, about 3 inches down from the bottom of the top rail, and
about 6 inches from the roadside edge with the connector at the top.
SkyHub Tracking System Installation
- Use the SkyHub bracket as a template to mark the bracket location and the 3 VHB tape locations on the wall.
- Prep the trailer wall for the 3 VHB tape mounting surface locations
- Clean with IPA solution
- Abrade lightly with Scotch-Brite pad
- Clean again with IPA solution
- Prime with 3M Primer 94 and wait at least 3 minutes
- Remove the liner from the 3 VHB tape locations on the bracket, place the bracket onto the mounting location on the trailer wall, and firmly press it onto the wall.
- Use the rivet holes in the bracket as a guide and drill six 1/8-inch holes in the trailer wall
- Secure the bracket to the wall with the six 1/8-Inch sealing rivets
- Orient the SkyHub with the connector on the left for a horizontal install, or with the connector at the top for a vertical install, and install it on the bracket.
- Using a hand driver, secure the SkyHub to the bracket with four, 10-32 tamper-proof screws.
- Fasten the Short Shroud to the SkyHub with two, 10-32 tamper-proof screws
SkyCamera Installation Components and Tools
- SkyCamera with SkyCamera Mounting Bracket
- 4, 10-32 Tamper Proof Screws and 5/32 Inch Pin in Hex Tamper Proof Screwdriver
- 8, 3/16 inch stainless steel rivets
- SkyCamera circular alignment tool
- 1.75-inch hole saw
- Heavy-duty rivet tool
- 50/50 Isopropyl Alcohol/Water Solution & Clean Rags
- Scotch-Brite pad
- 3m Primer 94 Ampoule
SkyCamera Mounting Location
The SkyCamera will be mounted to the roadside wall of the trailer about an
inch down from the bottom of the top rail and about an inch forward of the
panel seam as shown. Open the roadside door all the way to check for
interference from the lock bar location. If the lock bars will hit the SkyCam,
move the SkyCamera location forward until it clears the lock bars.
SkyCamera Installation
- Use the SkyCamera bracket as a template to mark the location of the bracket and the 1.75-inch camera hole
- Drill the 1.75-inch hole for the camera and remove any burrs
- Prep the VHB Tape mounting surface
- Clean with IPA solution
- Abrade lightly with Scotch-Brite pad
- Clean again with IPA solution
- Prime with 3M Primer 94 and wait at least 3 minutes.
- Insert the SkyCamera install tool into the hole
- Remove the liner from all 4 pieces of VHB tape on the bracket
- Align the camera hole in the SkyCamera Mounting Bracket with the tool, ensure the bracket is vertical, and press the bracket onto the trailer wall
- Remove the SkyCamera install tool
- Using the bracket as a template, drill the eight 3/16-inch rivet holes in the trailer wall
- Install the eight 3/16-inch rivets
- Install the camera to the bracket with four 10-32 tamper-proof screws.
- Remove the Barcode label taped to the SkyCamera and install it on the front of the trailer next to the 7-way connector.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause harmful interference.
- this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
ISED Compliance: This device complies with Industrie Canada’s license- exempt RSS. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause interference.
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device meets the FCC requirements for RF exposure in public or uncontrolled environments (>20cm for MPE devices).