User guide

Installation and Startup
Rev 2 Jun.13 21
Connecting the GX Series
Note: Route cables so that they are protected from damage and will not be snagged or
pulled on. There should be no binding or sharp corners in the cable routing. Excess cabling
should be bundled and tied off. Make sure that the cables are secured so that their weight
will not loosen the connector from the device over time.
1. Connect the RF antenna to the antenna connector.
2. If used, connect the GPS antenna to the GPS antenna connector.
3. If used, connect an RF antenna to the Diversity/AUX antenna connector.
4. Attach a laptop to the device with the Ethernet cable.
5. If used, attach a device or computer to the RS-232 port and/or the USB port.
Note: Before proceeding, turn off the power going to the device.
6. Connect the power cable to the device, and if used, to the external devices to
be controlled/monitored.
Note: For details about the power connector, see Power Connector Description on
page 24. The battery connector cable should be no longer than 10 feet (3 meters).
7. Turn on the power.
The device starts automatically as soon as it receives power as described in
Starting the GX Series on page 21.
Starting the GX Series
Upon receiving power, the device automatically starts as shown by the flashing
LEDs. If it does not turn on, see that the:
• Power connector is plugged in
• Power cable is connected to power (line or battery power)
• Power is turned on or that the battery is fully charged
• Ignition Sense (pin 3) is connected to the battery or power source (see Power
Connector Description on page 24 for details)
After the initial power up, to see if the device is properly connected and operating
correctly:
1. In the laptop connected to the device, open a web browser.
2. In the browser’s address bar, enter the IP address:
http://192.168.13.31:9191.
Note: It may take a minute or two for the device to respond after the first power up.
The ACEmanager login screen appears.