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FM1200 installation instruction

FM1200 is the device that has internal GNSS and GSM antenna.

Because of internal GNSS antenna device should be mounted with the sticker view to the open sky
(metal free). With not less than ¾ of metal free area.

FM1200 has IP67 protection class. It can be mounted outside the vehicle.

The device has 4 mounting holes on the edges, and can be tightened with screws, adhesive tape or
plastic wires.

FM1200 area with sticker and GNSS antenna is shown in Figure 1.

Metal free
direction

Figure 1 FM1200 view

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Possible mounting zones:

Trucks:

Most commercial trucks has plastic hood in front of the vehicle.

It is recommended to mount FM1200 under the hood. Power cord output of the device should be at the
bottom. If it is not possible, if a front hood is made of some kind of metal, the device can be mounted
inside the car on the front panel as close as possible to the front window. See Figure 2.

Place inside

Plastic hood

Figure 2 Possible mounting places in trucks

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Light vehicles:

Most light vehicles has oblique front window that opens most part of interior front panel.

FM1200 can be mounted under the plastic panel behind the front window, with the sticker direction
to a window (sky). See Figure 3.

Mounting Area

Figure 3 Light vehicle

Motor bikes:

Device can be mounted under the plastic parts of bike where human cannot sit during the drive time.
If there is no plastic parts Device should be mounted on outside.

FM1200 cannot be mounted under the seat.

Figure 4 Possible mounting places for motorbikes

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ATV:

In ATV FM1200 can be mounted in front of the steering under or on top of the plastic parts. In place
where no heat, and maximum possible screen from dirt is. The device cannot be mounted under the seat.

Figure 5 Mounting area for ATV

Heavy vehicles:

For heavy vehicles such as tractors, cranes, forklifts etc. Device should be mounted under the plastic
surfaces that are open to the sky (if possible) or on the rooftop. Away from moving parts.

Connecting power wires:

Device should be connected directly to battery.

If FM1200 is used in 6V system and power cables are extended.

Extension cable resistance should be less than 60mOhm in sum of both, positive and negative, wires.

30mOhm for single wire.

Other recommendations:

If using Eco driving function device should be mounted horizontally to work properly.

It is recommended not to mount FM1200 in direct sunlight places.

If the vehicle is not used for a half of month or more it is recommended to disconnect FM1200 to
save vehicle battery.

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