User Manual

 VACUser’sGuide
I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01
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Minimum ¼” chuck drill
 ¼” drill bit
 1 ¼” or 1 ½” hole saw
 #10 socket and ratchet (or open-end wrench)
 Medium sized slotted and Phillips screwdrivers
 Wire stripper
 Multimeter and test lead assortment
Note: The system is shipped with a set of hardware used to install the system on a vehicle (Mounting
Hardware Assortment kits). The hardware should accommodate most vehicle types. The hardware kit is
specified for high vibration industrial applications. I.D. Systems highly recommends using the MOLEX
RHT-1991 Ratchet tool (or equivalent) for crimping terminals. If using a different tool, I.D. Systems will
bear no responsibility for resulting installation failures.
System Connections Overview
Figure 2: System Diagram
1. VAC: Vehicle Asset Communicator. User interface and intelligent industrial control device.
Operators read the display and use the keypad to interact with the vehicle control system. A two-
way radio transceiver is embedded within the VAC.
2. VAC-to-PCM Cable: Cable that connects the VAC to the vehicle’s Power and Control system.
This cable must route from the VAC mounting location (driver area) to the vehicle (typically the
engine/motor compartment).
Installation Summary
The installation must be performed in the order that follows:
 Installing the VAC (with optional ID reader) [Items 1, 2]
 Configuring the VAC using On-Screen Display
Before Starting the Installation
Before starting a VAC installation, make sure that all required tools and equipment and the Installation