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Full Table of Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Intro ........................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 History ....................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 General Specifications .............................................................................................. 1-2
1.3.1 The FWD/HWD Mechanics ............................................................................ 1-3
1.3.2 The Compact15 System Controller ................................................................. 1-4
1.3.3 The Remote Control Box ................................................................................. 1-4
1.3.4 The Computer .................................................................................................. 1-4
1.3.5 FwdWin, a Windows based FWD/HWD Field Program ................................ 1-4
1.4 Performance Specifications ....................................................................................... 1-5
1.4.1 Accuracy .......................................................................................................... 1-5
1.4.2 Reproducibility ................................................................................................ 1-5
2. Tow Vehicle Installation .............................................................................................. 2-6
2.1 Short form Vehicle Installation Guide ...................................................................... 2-6
2.1.1 General Remarks ............................................................................................. 2-6
2.1.2 Vehicle Type .................................................................................................... 2-6
2.1.3 Trailer Hitch .................................................................................................... 2-6
2.1.4 Trailer Lights Socket (provided) ..................................................................... 2-6
2.1.5 Additional 12V Alternator ............................................................................... 2-6
2.1.6 Using/ (Replacing) the Existing Vehicle Alternator ........................................ 2-6
2.1.7 Battery Separation Relay (provided if needed) ............................................... 2-7
2.1.8 Electronics Buffer Battery (provided if required) ........................................... 2-7
2.1.9 Heavy Fuse Box (provided) ............................................................................. 2-7
2.1.10 12V Power Socket for Trailer (provided) ........................................................ 2-7
2.1.11 Power Inverter (provided if needed) ................................................................ 2-7
2.1.12 Throttle Regulator ............................................................................................ 2-7
2.1.13 Alarm Connection Plug (provided) ................................................................. 2-7
2.1.14 Emergency Switch ........................................................................................... 2-7
2.1.15 Cable Access Opening ..................................................................................... 2-8
2.1.16 Placing the Computer ...................................................................................... 2-8
2.1.17 Air Conditioning .............................................................................................. 2-8
2.1.18 Warning Signs / Flasher Lights ....................................................................... 2-8
2.2 Notes for the Vehicle Installation ............................................................................. 2-9
2.2.1 Trailer Hitch Requirements ............................................................................. 2-9
2.2.2 Trailer Tail Lights Wiring ............................................................................. 2-10
2.2.3 System Powering ........................................................................................... 2-11
2.2.4 Plate-Low Alarm Connection ........................................................................ 2-15
2.2.5 Cable Access Opening ................................................................................... 2-17
2.2.6 Placing the Computer and the Remote Control Box ..................................... 2-17
2.2.7 Warning Signs / Flasher Lights ..................................................................... 2-18
3. Computer Configuration ........................................................................................... 3-19
3.1 Requirements .......................................................................................................... 3-19
3.2 Network Settings ..................................................................................................... 3-22
3.3 Virus Protection ...................................................................................................... 3-22
3.4 Backup .................................................................................................................... 3-23
3.5 Software Upgrades .................................................................................................. 3-23
3.6 Cameras ................................................................................................................... 3-24
3.6.1 Camera Applet ............................................................................................... 3-24
3.6.2 HCamera Applet ............................................................................................ 3-24