Mentor Engineering BBX Handbuch
Hardware Installation
Guide
BBX
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ..........................................................................................................................................1
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................2
1Revision Tracking................................................................................................................................2
2General Precautions ...........................................................................................................................2
FCC Compliance Statement (USA) ...............................................................................................................4
1FCC Class B Part 15...........................................................................................................................4
Required Items ..............................................................................................................................................4
Installation......................................................................................................................................................5
1General ...............................................................................................................................................5
2BBX Mounting Plate ............................................................................................................................7
3BBX Connections ................................................................................................................................8
4Cabling................................................................................................................................................9
5Communications Device ...................................................................................................................10
6Antenna Installation ..........................................................................................................................10
RF Radiation Specs.....................................................................................................................................12
1FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Rules ............................................................................................12
2How to Comply with FCC SAR/MPE Guidelines ...............................................................................12
3SAR and MPE Limits.........................................................................................................................12
4Labelling............................................................................................................................................12
Basic Operation ...........................................................................................................................................14
1Turning BBX On ................................................................................................................................14
2General Handling and Maintenance..................................................................................................14
BBX Technical Data.....................................................................................................................................15
1Voltage..............................................................................................................................................15
2Current Consumption ........................................................................................................................15
3Temperature Range ..........................................................................................................................15
4Dimensions and Weight ....................................................................................................................15
5Compliance .......................................................................................................................................15
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INTRODUCTION
This document provides instructions and guidelines that should be followed for the
successful installation of a Mentor BBX.
1 Revision Tracking
Date Description Revision Initials
February 5, 2004 Initial Release 1.0 DRP
July 6, 2004 Updated BBX Front View 1.1 JK
Sept 30, 2004 Added cabling caution in Installation section 1.2 JK
Nov 25, 2004 Updated System Diagram and FCC Statement 1.3 DRP/JK
2 General Precautions
Before using this product, be sure to carefully read all operating instructions. Save
these instructions for future reference. Also be sure to heed all the warnings located
throughout this document.
NOTE
Mentor Engineering Inc. reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
Please ensure you have the most recent revision of this Document
CAUTION
Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Never use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaner, or
any type of organic solvent to clean this product.
CAUTION
The BBX unit should be serviced by qualified trained personnel only. Attempting to
remove the cover or disassemble the product could expose you to dangerous high
voltage points.
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WARNING
To avoid the risk of electric shock, never expose this product to water or operate in a
high humidity environment. Never use the product around water (near a bathtub,
kitchen sink, swimming pool or in the rain).
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate a damaged device. If the product has been exposed to
water, shows evidence of physical damage or is not operating properly unplug it from
the power source and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT (USA)
1 FCC Class B Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. In which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at their own expense.
The user of this equipment is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
REQUIRED ITEMS
For a typical installation in a vehicle, following items will be needed:
• BBX Unit
• BBX Power cable(s)
• In-line Cable Fuses
• Mounting Plate and Thumbscrews
• Mounting Plate Hardware (Not Supplied)
To assist with the installation, it is often necessary to have the following available:
• Laptop PC
• BBX Programming Cable
• Multimeter
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INSTALLATION
1 General
BBX is a wireless GPS unit with AVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) capability. The unit has
been designed for use with a Computer Aided Dispatch system to monitor fleet vehicles
on the road. It can be equipped with several different RF Modems, or connected to a
conventional radio system. As well, the device has several vehicle inputs and can attach
to several different peripheral devices via USB or RS232 communication.
The BBX is shipped pre-programmed with the appropriate communications and
application software. In some cases, however, it is necessary to re-program the units with
updated files prior to installation. Please refer to the BBX Programming application note
for details on re-programming and configuring the units.
CAUTION
When installing the BBX, ensure that there is sufficient slack and/or strain relief in the
cables that connect to the unit so that if the position of any of the attached devices
changes, the cables will not cause any stress to occur on the connections to the BBX.
Failure to do so may cause damage to the unit.
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Figure 1: Typical System Schematic
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2 BBX Mounting Plate
The Mounting Plate is supplied with each unit, and allows the BBX to be mounted in a
variety of locations and orientations. The mounting location is application specific. The
BBX does not have an interactive user interface and thus can be installed out of sight (i.e.
under a car seat, or in the trunk). Installing the BBX out of sight not only increases the
aesthetic properties of the installation but also limits the access by drivers and
passengers to the cabling.
The Mounting plate is first fastened to the car interior using bolts or other appropriate
means. Hardware has not been supplied for this step as it will vary depending on the
thickness and type of material the mounting plate is attached to. The BBX unit can then
be attached to the mounting plate using the supplied thumbscrews.
5.1200" 6.5000"4.0000"
1.7500"
2.7750"
5.8750"
Figure 1: Mounting Plate Dimensions
Mounting Hardware:
• Mounting Plate and Thumbscrews (supplied)
• Mounting Plate Hardware (not supplied)
4 x 0.17” Mounting Holes (Fits most #8 fasteners)
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3 BBX Connections
The cable cover on the BBX unit can be removed by hand or by using a flathead
screwdriver to loosen the two screws. Removing the cable cover gives access to the BBX
interface points, which are detailed below.
Figure 2: BBX Interface points (Rear View)
Figure 3: BBX Interface points (Front View)
3.1 Interface Summary
1. Straight SMB Connector
GPS Antenna
2. Straight SMA Connector
Modem Antenna
3. 18pin Micro Fit Connector (MOLEX 43045-1806)
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