Installation Manual

8 System Installation

8.1 General Rules and Best Practices

Please check on the following conditions before beginning any work. Differing

installations will void the warranty of Hexagon MineProtect systems:

▪ Installations may only be carried out by trained electricians.

▪ Only antennas supplied by Hexagon may be used.

Unless certified, installation and operation of HxGN MineProtect systems must be on the basis of

non-interference with existing equipment. When certified, installation and operation must be done

according to certification procedures in order to comply with official regulations and requirements.

Never connect Hexagon equipment to critical vehicle signal lines without prior

consultation and approval of the vehicle manufacturer and Hexagon’s approval.

Connecting the reverse signal to the CAS unit is compulsory in all vehicles that provide such

signal. But rather than connecting to critical signal lines use the connection to noncritical signals

such as reverse light, reverse buzzer and similar.

After installation, an appropriate entry should be made in the vehicle’s technical logs including

QC1000 serial number and the installed firmware version. A check should be performed in order

reinsure the installation’s quality and its accordance with the requirements.

8.1.1 Installation

• The selected installation spot must be dry and reasonably free from dust.

• Install all components so that it does not interfere with any of the vehicles operations.

• Installation must comply with Radio Interference requirements as per par. 8.1.2

• A good installation spot provides enough space for the cables and their connectors.

• The mount surface should be flat in order to avoid mechanical stresses on the housing of

the QC1000

• The power cable needs to be connected directly to the battery contacts, bypassing the

ignition and the isolation switch. This is to ensure the CAS system keeps working even

when the vehicle is switched off or being serviced.

• Fuses are required in the power connection for both power and ground according to

system diagrams.

• Do not bend any cable further than its minimum bending radius.

• Cables need to be long enough to avoid tension. If the installed cable is under tension,

relocate the units or reroute the cable. If neither is possible replace the cable by a longer

one or use extension cables.

• Install the cables in a way (cable ties) allowing easy service and removal. Do not route

them over or under access doors or removable plates

8.1.2 Radio Interference

Any other RF transmitters on the vehicle (for example: Wi-Fi/LTE antennas or other) must be

placed at least 1 meter away from the QC1000 Smart Antenna.

Transmitters operating in the following frequency bands

• 860 – 880 MHz

• 890 – 940 MHz

• or any with Tx-Power higher than 10W