User Manual

 Installation
I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601 000-0144-01
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responsible for the vehicle. Therefore, it is imperative that drivers do not leave assigned vehicles
unattended. If, however, a driver forgets to log off, the VAC is configured to ‘time out’ after a
configurable period of non-use. (system-wide default: twenty minutes, changed via the ARDCS –
Beacon). While this idle-timeout feature is a fail-safe, it will not prevent another driver from taking an
assigned vehicle during the time prior to the time-out. In addition, the idle-timeout feature may be
disabled for the entire system (via ARDCS Beacon) or set on a vehicle a vehicle-by-vehicle basis (via
System Admin Tool – Modify Vehicle – Advanced Settings).
Drivers identify themselves to the VAC for access to a vehicle using their Access ID number. To enter
that number, the driver either uses the keypad or an ID device (such as a proximity card, smart card,
magnetic card, or iButton). The ID method is usually chosen to match that which the driver already uses
for other access control purposes (such as doorway entry). The Access ID number may not be the same
as the employee ID number, depending on the methodology used at the facility. The Access ID numbers
are linked to the drivers using the Console’s System Admin Tool.
Driver IDs are associated with VAC IDs using groups. Authorization groups are created using the
Console’s System Admin Tool. Both vehicles and drivers are added to groups. When a driver belongs to
the same group as a vehicle, and if that group is granted an authorization for the current time of day/day
of week, then the driver may gain access to the vehicle. All driver, group and authorization time
information is configured with the System Admin Tool and stored on each VAC. Initial configuration
and ongoing updates occur wirelessly and automatically, when VACs are in range of Gateways.
Logging onto the VAC
If VAC screen is blank (only on certain internal
combustion vehicles), turn vehicle ignition key on.
Follow instructions on how to enter driver’s ID
(either by typing driver ID or presenting an ID
card – proximity, magnetic stripe, smart-card or
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