User Manual
Document # 9000-020, Rev. A - 6 –
2.0 Configuration
The i-Q8C tag interfaces to the device through a standard eight pin automotive connector.
Only two of the eight pins are used in any installation.
The following diagram provides the pin number and functionality:
Pin Number Function
2 System ground
3 IN-N terminal – This is used is a switch to ground application when the
device does not have a battery or alternator signal.
4 IN-P terminal – This is used to record operating hours when connecting the
tag to a battery or alternating signal.
NOTE: In each installation, you will make a connection to either one of pins 3 or 4, and
system ground.
3.0 Mounting the Tag
The tag is designed with two mounting holes so it can firmly mount onto virtually any
surface. It can mount using various methods dependent on the particular application.
Among the common types of mounting are:
• Screws
• Rivets
• Double sided tape
Note: Mounting hardware is not supplied with the tag.
When mounting the tag, consideration should be placed on where the connector is located.
Avoid placement of the tag in a manner that will put stress on the connector from the
wiring harness. Although operation may not be effected, it may cause premature failure of
the wiring harness.
A key element in positioning the tag is also its location relative to the interrogation
antennas. Do not place the tag in a metallic cavity, as this will reduce the ability to
retrieve the hour meter log information from the tag and also reduce the effective
communication range of the tag. For best performance, position the tag on a non-metallic
backing with visibility to the interrogation antennas.