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Enterprise
Vehicle
Management System (VMS)
Hardware User’s Guide
An operating and troubleshooting guide for the
VAC4, VAC4S, WAM, and other perip
heral hardware
(some features require firmware f
rom system release 08.05
.0
0 or later)
123 Tice Blvd •
Suite 101
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
Phone 201.996.9000 • Fa
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201.996.91
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www.powerfleet.com
©20
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PowerFleet Inc.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
5
Section 1: System Overview
6
Powerfleet Enterprise System Diagram
6
VAC Interface: LCD, Keypad, ID Reader and Leds
7
Status Indicators
7
Menu Screens
11
Data Input Screens
12
Multiple Choice Selection Screens
13
Login Methods (Various Methods Are Based on Which Version of Powerfleet Is Purchased)
14
Section 2: Configuring the Hardware
15
Vac Configuration
15
Wi-Fi Configuration on the VAC
16
Entering Credentials on the VAC Using the Keypad
16
Wirelessly Receiving Credentials from a Nearby Wi-Fi-Configured VAC
18
Receiving Credentials from a Wireless Asset Manager (WAM)
19
Vac Synchronization
21
Wirelessly, Using Intelligent RF (IRF)
21
Wirelessly, Using Wi-Fi
21
Impact Sensor Configuration
21
Reading VAC "Info" Screens
23
Section 3: Standard Operators
25
Logging into the VAC (to Start the Vehicle)
25
Login Error Code Table ["Error (AXX)" Plus below Text When Login Is Attempted]
26
Reading VAC "About" Screens
27
Logging off the Vac
28
Answering Safety Checklists
29
Critical Shutdown
31
Operating the Vehicle
32
Break Mode
32
Idle Timeout
32
Automatic Hibernate
32
Motion Safety Feature
33
Event Shutdowns (Impact, Safety Non-Compliance, Etc.)
33
Memory Status
33
Section 4: Master Operators (Supervisors)
34
Adding Temporary Users
34
Clearing Event Lockouts
36
Checklist Administration
37
Manual Vehicle Lock
38
Manual Vehicle Unlock
38
Section 5: Maintenance Operators
39
Installation and Configuration
39
VAC Timer Reset after Completed PM
39
Diagnostic Errors
40
ID Optional ('Soft' Bypass)
41
Read Operator Identification
42
Replacing an Existing VAC
43
Checking VAC Synchronization Status
44
Reset VAC Synchronization
45
Changing the VAC Facility ID
46
Forcing the VAC to Low Power Mode (Hibernate)
46
Checking VAC Internal Backup Battery (Not Applicable for All VAC Types)
47
Changing the VAC Data Transmission Settings
48
Checking and Changing the VAC Usage Totals
49
Testing the BLU Wire Connection Prior to VAC Configuration
50
Understand and Manually Set "Motion" for Electric Vehicles
51
Understand and Manually Set "Idling" for Internal Combustion Vehicles
52
Understand and Manually Set "Motion" for Internal Combustion Vehicles
53
Current VAC Configuration ("States" Screen)
54
Last VAC Configuration ("Insreport" Screen)
57
Impact Sensor Troubleshooting
59
Manually Enabling Impact Calibration
60
Check Vehicle Battery Voltage Monitoring
60
Section 6: Wam Use and Troubleshooting
61
WAM Use
61
WAM Leds Explained
61
WAM Troubleshooting
62
Multitech Modem Leds Explained
62
Cradlepoint Modem Leds Explained
63
Modem Troubleshooting
63
Section 7: Vac Troubleshooting
64
Recommended Maintenance Tool List
64
VAC to Wired Vehicle Cable Pinout and Fuses
64
VAC Screen and Leds Do Not Illuminate
64
Section 8: Sensor Hub Errors
65
Pinout Diagram
65
Sensor Hub LED Indicators
65
Troubleshooting
65
Section 9: Self-Diagnostic Error Codes
66
Section 10: System Support Information
91
Technical Specifications - Vac4S and Vac4
91
Electrical Specifications
91
Processor/Memory/Other Specifications
91
Communication Specifications
92
User Interface Specifications
93
Mounting Specifications
93
Sensor Specifications
93
Regulatory and Product Certifications
94
Customer Support and Return Merchandise Authorization (Rma) Policy and Procedures
96
Appendixa (Rma Request Form )
97
Appendix B (Hard-Bypass Powerfleet® Access Control)
98
Appendix C (Using the Powerfleet Wi-Fi Test Tool)
99
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Model
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Category
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Language
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