User's Manual

Layout
1) Cellular/GSM antennas must be located a minimum of 8”
from any person.
2) Mount all equipment in the interior of the vehicle. External
mounted GPS antenna is the only component installed
externally.
3) Do not install Zonar equipment below windows and doors
which open to the vehicles exterior to prevent water damage.
4) Lay all components out prior to installation to check for proper
cable length and interference issues.
5) Avoid mounting equipment in difficult to access areas. Avoid
mounting in areas which do not allow for direct diagnostic
LED viewing.
6) Avoid mounting equipment in dirty, dusty, or damp areas (e.g.
near floors and entrance ways).
7) Avoid mounting Zonar Equipment, antennas and wiring near
other radio equipment (e.g.,two-way radios), PA equipment
and high energy electrical sources (e.g., cables, relays,
amplifiers, etc.)
Electrical
1) Consult the vehicles manufacturer for specific
installation guidelines. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for
Multiplex electrical systems)
2) All power leads (V2JE-Power Cable) must be connected to
the vehicles protected circuitry (e.g. fuse panel, circuit breaker
panel, protected circuits). Never electrically connect Zonar
equipment to unprotected circuits.
3) It is also required that all power leads (V2JE-Power Cable)
be protected with a 3 to 5 amp fuse and inline fuse holder
(included) for optimal system protection.
Cable Management
1) Strain relieve and support all cable installations.
2) Avoid sharp bends and tight radius installations of cables.
3) Avoid moving components (e.g. doors, steering shafts, handles,
fans, etc.).
4) Provide an adequate “Service Loop” i.e. “cable slack” to allow
for servicing of equipment.
5) Avoid routing cables thru doors, windows, and other pinch
points.
6) Avoid routing cables in high personnel traffic areas.
7) Avoid routing antenna cables near radio and PA equipment.
6
INCORRECT
• Bend radius too tight
• Hole has sharp edges
• Hole has no grommet
CORRECT
• Bend radius adequate
• Hole has grommet
GENERAL GUIDLINES
Drill Holes
1) Capture all drill chips during drilling operations. Do not allow
drill chips to fall onto electrical equipment, furnishings, heating
ducts, etc. Magnets, sticky tape, vacuums, physical barriers,
etc. may all be used to accomplish this task.
2) Deburr all drill holes on both sides of drilled surface. Example
deburr tool:
3) All drill holes must have a rubber grommet or similar anti-
chaffing system installed to protect cable assemblies (e.g.
plastic conduit).
4) Seal all penetration drill holes which may pass rain water (e.g.
GPS antenna cable).