APLICOM A1

Installation guide rev. 3.1.0

Order code K503001

Important:

Please read this installation guide before the installation.

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Business ID 0995791-7, Äänekoski
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but accepts no liability for any errors or omission.

Aplicom Oy has a policy of continuous improvement. Therefore we reserve the right to make changes and
improvements to any of the products described in this guide without prior notice. Due to these improvements,
the contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

Aplicom Oy is not responsible for any loss of data, income or any consequential damage.

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taken to separate collection points at the product`s end-of life. This applies to your device
but also to any enhancements marked with this symbol. Do not dispose of any part of these
products as unsorted municipal waste.

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A1 INSTALLATION GUIDE

Mechanical Installation
Select the place of installation from a safe, dry and mechanically protected area. Avoid installation to places
of direct sunlight and extreme temperature.

There are two mounting lugs on the sides of the A1 device cover. Install the A1 device using both of the
mounting lugs in one of these ways (see figures below).

1. With the Screws. Put the screws through the outer openings. Figure 1.
2. With the Cable tie. Put the cable tie through the inner openings. Figure 2.
3. With the Reclosable dual lock fastener. Attach another half of the fastener to the bottom of A1 device.
Figure 3.
4. Installation on its broadside, consider the following instructions. Figure 4.
• Use side-cutting pliers to remove mounting lugs.
• Attach the device with the reclosable dual lock fastener. Attach the fastener to the logo side
of the device. Device information must not be damaged or be hidden.

Figure 1. Figure 2.

Figure 3. Figure 4.

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Electrical Installation

• Read warnings chapter on page 5 on this document.

• Protect power supply lines (6,8...32Vdc) with 3A (max 10A) fuse at power supply end of line.
• Connect the cables to A1 device and peripherals as advised in the connection guide. Figure 11. IGN- line
must be always connected.
• Install the GSM/GPRS antenna and cables as far away as possible (minimum 1 metres recommended)
from the radio antenna or other electrical devices to avoid any interference.
Additional information: Application note K505002 Cabling of Aplicom Products.
• Avoid ground loops! It is highly recommended to connect all A1 and peripherals ground connections to a
single point. It is also recommended to use non-grounding antennas.
• Insert the SIM card to the SIM card slot. Figure 12.
• Insert optional Internal battery. Figure 12.
• Attach the elastic protective cover. Figure 1.
• A1 device versions with CAN bus functionality ** do not include internal bus terminator resistor (120Ω).
• The led beside the battery connector indicates the battery charging state. When lit:
- Green, battery is fully charged
- Yellow, charging is in progress
- Red, indicates an error condition e.g. battery overheating
• Disconnecting ground lines shall not be done while unit is connected to power supply of the vehicle. This
will cause voltage leak between IO connections causing possible problems in external devices connected
to them.
• When digital tachograph is connected to A1 they must share a common ground potential. If the ground
potential is not common, the serial connection between units may not work. Use the ground wire of the
provided cable to secure the ground potential.

Figure 5. Figure 6.

PWR BUS 1
Pin 1, Power in Pin 1, NC
Pin 2, Ignition Pin 2, LED_CTRL
Pin 3, +12V, Ext. Battery * Pin 3, 1-WIRE
Pin 4, GND Pin 4, GND
Figure 7.

IO 1 IO 2 BUS 2
Pin 1, PWROUT *** Pin 1, PWROUT *** Pin 1, K-LINE
Pin 2, OC1/DOUT1 Pin 2, OC2/DOUT2 Pin 2, CAN_H **
Pin 3, DIN5/PLS_CNT1 Pin 3, DIN6/PLS_CNT2 Pin 3, CAN_L**
Pin 4, DIN1/AD1 Pin 4, DIN3/AD3 Pin 4, RS485-A
Pin 5, DIN2/AD2 Pin 5, DIN4/AD4 Pin 5, RS485-B Figure 8.
Pin 6, GND Pin 6, GND Pin 6, GND

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COM 1 COM 2
Pin 1, GND Pin 1, GND
Pin 2, RXD1 Pin 2, RXD2
Pin 3, TXD1 Pin 3, TXD2
Pin 4, DTR1 Pin 4, DEBUG_TX
Pin 5, DSR1 Pin 5, DEBUG_RX
Pin 6, CTS1 Pin 6, CTS2
Pin 7, RTS1 Pin 7, RTS2 Figure 9.
Pin 8, RI Pin 8, NC

DAUX (Connector for Aplicom digital HF set)

Pin 1, TX_DAI
Pin 2, CLK_DAI
Pin 3, FS_DAI
Pin 4, RX_DAI
Figure 10.
Pin 5, GND

* = Available only when external battery option included. Additional information: K503010 Installation guide for A1 external battery.
** = CAN bus is available in A1 FLEX and A1 MAX only.
*** = Available only when internal battery option included. +5V, 100mA output*, active when A1 is on, same supply for
IO 1 and 2 (total 100mA max.)

NC = Not connected

Technical Data

Supply voltage 6,8…32Vdc (nominal +12Vdc) Dimensions 78mm (W) x 95mm (H) x 101mm (D)
8…32Vdc with internal battery option
12…32Vdc with external battery
charging option
Current consumption Typical: < 100mA Weight Without internal battery option: 220g
Max (peak): 1A / < 1s With internal battery option: 260g
GPS antenna power 3Vdc Housing / material IP31, IP54 option
supply Plastic ABS+PC / PC / TPE+SEBS
Fuse External fuse on power cable D335001: User interface SIM card slot
3A (Max 10A) Indicators (LEDs):
Internal fuse: 3A/slow Led A - Power on
Led B - JAVA appl.
Led C - JAVA appl.
Led D - JAVA appl.
Reset switch
Led internal battery charger
Operating temperature -30°C...+60°C (see Note 1) Options Battery option 1 (internal Li-Ion
-5°C...+60°C With internal battery 800mAh), short-term full operation
-30°C...+50°C With external battery back up
Battery option 2 (external lead acid
12V/7Ah), long-term full operation
back up
Storage temperature -40°C...+70°C Warranty 1 year
Relative humidity +95% max
Power switch None, IGN and SW controlled CE according to directives:
marking/Approvals 2004/108/EC
(previously 89/336/EEC),
2004/104/EC
(previously 95/54/EC)
99/05/EC
Common connections 2 x RJ45 for COM1 and COM2 Note 1: Ensure SIM cards operating
temperature range from telecom
FME for GSM antenna service provider.
SMA for GPS antenna

2 x Molex Microfit, 4 pin

for PWR and BUS1
3 x Molex Microfit, 6 pin
IO1, IO2 and BUS2,
1 x Molex Microfit 5 pin for DAUX

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WARNINGS

• Warranty void if case is damaged.

• A1 device and all peripherals must be powerless during the installation. Turn off ignition and
disconnect power.
• Do not use detergents to clean the device.
• GPRS may interfere sensitive electronics.
• All devices connected to A1 device must have a fuse protection.
• Power, ignition and signal wires connected to A1 must be fuse protected, max 10A.
• It is recommended to use installation materials provided Installation Kit for A1 for installation.
• As a rule, when pulling Aplicom cables through inlets or tubes during installation, it is not allowed to
pull directly from connectors. Instead the pull must be directed to cable itself.
For example, in cable D335083 there's heat shrink assembled just next to Microfit connector (A1 end
on the cable), which can be utilized for pulling.
• Connector bodies of the antennas are conical. Avoid extreme torque.
• The place of installation should be safe from detergents and corrosive substances.
• Do not install unit in places were safety maybe compromised.
• PWR connector Pin 3, +12V, Ext. Battery is only for 12 volt lead acid battery do not use it with any
other power sources.
• Ensure CAN connection and limitations from vehicle manufacturer or dealer.

INSTALLATION CHECKLIST TROUBLE SHOOTING

Action/Functionality OK Problem Solution

DEVICE INSTALLATION No power. Check that all cables and
The place of installation is safe from fuses are connected.
accidental knocks and excessive humidity. PWR is connected and IGN
Unit identification label is protected. is on.
Device is fastened tightly. Power indication LED A is
CABLES green after power is
The cables are led carefully along a well- connected and IGN is on.
protected route to the device and the No GPRS Check that SIM card is
peripherals. connection. inserted.
All cables are correctly connected and Check PIN CODE
secured with fuses. requirements from
The cables are fastened or supported in application manual.
such a way that during use they exert no No GPS position. Check that the GPS antenna
torsion on the connectors. has open sky view.
ANTENNAS Check interferences from
GSM antenna is fitted in such a way that its other structures to GPS
visibility to base stations is as unobstructed antenna.
as possible (vehicle roof; as far as possible NOTE! Electronic heated
away from other antennas, flashing lights windshield may disturb GPS
etc.). antenna sky view.
GPS antenna is fitted in such a way that its
satellite visibility is as unobstructed as If none of the above helps, please contact your
possible (vehicle roof; as far as possible equipment dealer for further assistance.
away from other antennas, flashing lights
etc.).
Antenna cables are led carefully along a
well-protected route to the device.
POWER ON DEVICE
Connect PWR and turn IGN on.
Check that power indication LED A is
green.

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 NOTE!
This connection guide contains only example connections, not exact application specific connections.

Figure 11. Connection guide

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Figure 12. SIM card and Internal battery installation.

NOTE : Aplicom Oy recommends that the battery is changed after maximum three years use as a predictive
service action.

Aplicom Oy is not responsible of any loss of data, income or any consequential damage and repair costs,
which might be caused by improper use of batteries.

Figure 13. A1 Power cable D335001 (3m, with fuse) and D335007 (0,5m).

Figure 14. Crimping the fuse holder (D335001).