Installation Guide

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SAFEmine (part of Hexagon Mining)
Baarerstrasse 133, CH-6300 Zug
Switzerland
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4. Hardware Installation Instructions
4.1. General Rules and Best Practices
Please check on the following conditions before beginning any work. Differing installations will void
the warranty of SAFEmine systems:
 Installations may only be carried out by trained electricians.
 Only antennas supplied by SAFEmine may be used.
Unless certified, installation and operation of CAS MainUnits and Accessories 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 SAFEmine equipment to critical vehicle signal lines without prior consultation
and approval of the vehicle manufacturer and SAFEmine support staff.
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 CAS
MainUnit’s serial number and the installed firmware version. A check should be performed in order
reinsure the installation’s quality and it’s accordance with the requirements. Special focus has to be
given that the mechanical or electrical performance of other vehicle’s systems (e.g. radio) is not
influenced by the CAS system.
SAFEmine highly recommends establishing a “Radio Map”, containing all intentional transmitters
present on the mine and their respective operating frequencies. This map will help identifying
potential collisions between frequency ranges and avoid radio interference.
If you require 3D models of SAFEmine MainUnits and Accessories, please contact your SAFEmine
support contact.
4.1.1. Required Tools
SAFEmine strongly recommends using pre-assembled coaxial cabling for quality reasons. However if
you plan to lengthen and assemble your own coaxial cabling it is compulsory to use the correct tools.
Do not use normal wire cutters or multi-purpose pliers. Inappropriate tools will result in potential faults
and downtime. Always use a correctly adjusted 3-Blade wire cutter to strip the coaxial cable and then
crimp the center pin with the correct gauge or solder with small tipped, 30 Watt soldering iron.