Installation Manual For Micronet 960EX
This is a general installation guide for the components of the Micronet Net960EX MDT wireless device. This manual serves as a guideline of the installation procedures for a three axle tractor. The guide will walk you through the step by step process on an installation that was done on a 2004 three axle Sterling Tractor. Pictures are provided along with the steps that were taken to install the device. A detailed explanation of each component accompanies each step. This guide serves as a template to install this device and can vary from vehicle to vehicle.
Components Needed
The picture below represents the main screen of the Micronet Net960EX MDT (Wireless Device). This screen is presented to the driver, exposing all functionality of the MDT. The MDT enables companies to monitor the flow of their vehicles by allowing dispatchers the capability of viewing how long it will take a vehicle to get from one location to the next. It also enables companies to monitor the time a vehicle was stopped at a specific location, while simultaneously monitoring mileage and fuel consumption. This greatly benefits companies by saving time, money and by allocating resources.
Figure 1. Micronet GPS Unit
Figure 2. Micronet Mounting Bracket – this bracket is generally installed on the dash allowing the driver to view the functionality of the screen.
Figure 3. Power Cable
Figure 4. Fuse Power lead assembly with fuse (not included)
Figure 6. Zip Ties – Used to strap down wires on mirror mount or any loose cables
Antenna
To install the antenna, the nut must be removed from the antenna along with the gasket. The gasket provides a seal to prevent moisture from entering the main antenna assembly. When mounting the antenna feed the cables through the hole, seat the antenna on the surface and then reattach the nut. The nut should be tight in order to properly seal the gasket.
To mount the antenna, first unravel the antenna wire then slide mounting nut off.
Once the mounting nut is removed, slide the washer one and then slide the mounting bracket back on. Once the bracket has been slid back on proceed to then slide the nut back on and properly tighten the nut, so that it seals the gasket with the antenna.
Gasket
Nut
Antenna Mounting Bracket
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Installation Procedures
Antenna Mounting
Properly tighten all the bolts onto the antenna and secure all the wiring with some of the zip ties. Leave some slack on the line coming from the antenna to the first zip tie.
If using window mount antenna, locate the area to mount the antenna. It is recommended that the antenna is mounted on the passenger side mirror mount bracket (i.e.: the CB antennas are generally installed in this area it makes it easy to transfer the wires into the vehicle) Top furthest most forward bar.
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Properly secure all wires with zip ties along the mirror mount. Do not leave any loose wires.
Tape the bottom of the two wires together, so no loose wires are left and pass the wires through the CB Slots on the passenger side door.
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Once the wires are fed through the external CB port on the door, remove the door panel and feed the wires through the open compartment in the door.
The wires are generally run through the rubber sleeve that goes from the door to the cab of the truck. It is recommended that the two wires are taped together to prevent any wires from chaffing.
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It is recommended that black tape is used to secure the two antenna wires together.
The dash side panel is removed. Wires will be hid and passed along through the front of the dashboard.
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Locate the fuse terminal in your vehicle and find a live power source that the power cable can be connected to. In most vehicles a general power source is extracted from the lighter connectors.
Tuck the wires underneath the front lining of the dashboard. Trucks generally have a rubber strip that the wire can be tucked into.
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Locate the battery power source and a ground in your vehicle and use that as a power source for the Micronet Net960EX MDT wireless device.
Use a fuse power lead assembly and attach it to the Power source of the Micronet Net960EX MDT wireless device prior to connecting it to the Figure 19.
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Ground Power Supply
The mounting bracket should be attached on a location that is easily accessible to the driver and is generally mounted on the dashboard. There are several different ways of mounting the unit to the truck, depending on the Make or Model of the truck find a location on the dash or near that will best suite the truck
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Pass the wires through the protective bracket before mounting the bracket on the Micronet Net960EX MDT wireless device.
Make sure to mount the small wire protective drive prior to mounting the bracket onto the Micronet Net960EX MDT wireless device.
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Mount the unit onto the bracket; make sure the Micronet Net960EX MDT wireless device is properly secure. Once the unit is mounted make sure all the wires are connected (i.e.: Power Supply and Antenna wires) use the small screws provided with the unit to mount the protective device onto the Micronet Net960EX MDT wireless device. It is recommended to use black tape to secure the wires together prior to hiding the wires.
It is recommended that the wire is tucked into the front of the dashboard under the rubber guard
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This guide is designed to give an example of general installation of procedures for the
Micronet Net960EX MDT wireless device. The particular model truck that was used in this illustration was a 2004 3-axle Cab Sterling. There are several different makes and models of trucks and different installation methods may have to be applied to accommodate the truck.
The Micronet Net960EX MDT wireless device is now installed in a location that is readily accessible to the driver.
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500 West Central Ave.
Suite A Brea, CA 92821 (714) 257-1575 Local Phone
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