STEMCO 821-7001 BatRF Tractor Interface Module - Manual (Page 4)

Tractor Interface Module Installation Guide 2
Installing the TIM
1. Locate the PeopleNET g3 onboard
computer (OBC).
TIP – Typical mounting locations for the g3 OBC are:
a. Behind or under the passenger seat
b. Behind or under the driver’s seat
c. For sleeper cabs, in the storage area under the bed
accessible from the outside of the truck, or in the
closet near the bed.
2. Select a mounting location for the TIM.
IMPORTANT – The TIM wirelessly communicates with the
AirBAT TPMS sensors; thus the mounting location must
meet the following requirements:
DO:
„ „ mount the TIM at within 1” of window height or higher
in the cab.
DO NOT:
„ „ mount the TIM where metallic objects are within 1” of
the front face next to the upper right hand corner of the
box (where the receiving antenna is located).
„ „ mount the TIM within 12 inches of other wireless
transmitters (in-cab WiFi, Blu-tooth and microwave ovens).
„ „ mount the TIM outside the cab of the tractor, the
enclosure is not watertight.
Typically the TIM is mounted above the passenger door
(sleeper cabs) or on or near the lower passenger side of
the rear window (day cabs).
The TIM also may be mounted directly onto the rear
window. If this is the preferred mounting method, it should
be mounted on the passenger side in a position that does
not obstruct the drivers view.
TIP – Choose a location that will allow for easy routing for the
cable that runs between the TIM and the PeopleNET g3 OBC.
3. Install the TIM
In this step, you will use the supplied locking tape to physically
mount the TIM unit in the vehicle. Before applying the adhesive
side of the tape to a surface, the surface should be free and
clear of any oil, dust or other materials. A primer swab is
supplied to clean the surface prior to mounting.
To open the primer, squeeze the vial at the center where
a round dot is located. Use the tape primer to clean the
mounting surface on the back of the TIM and the desired
mounting location. Next, peal the Dual Locking Mushroom
head Tape adhesive back strip and adhere a piece to each end
of the back of the TIM (see example photo). Mount the mating
pieces to the TIM and then remove the backing adhesive strip.
Press the TIM firmly to set the adhesive.
Day Cab Example
Sleeper Cab Example
Adhesive-backed Dual Lock Mushroom
Tape Mounted on to Back of TIM Unit