Refrigeration Unit and Accessories Solutions Installation Guide

Introduction

Before installation, refer to the Cold Chain Harness Compatibility document to determine which integration products (harnesses) are needed depending on the corresponding cold chain machine. Refrigeration unit data can then be viewed and analyzed in the Asset Monitoring view in the MyGeotab™ platform. For more information, refer to the Asset Monitoring Solution — Implementation Guide.

Note that specific installation instructions depend on the refrigeration unit make, model, and controller. Refer to the following table to find the instructions you are required to use.

Finally, if there is a Thermograph in the installation, refer to the Thermograph Solution Installation Guide.

! IMPORTANT: Once the required installations between the IOX-COLD/IOX-COLD RUGGED and its compatible solutions (Refrigeration unit and accessories, Thermograph, Tachograph, Expansions) have been completed, the IOX-COLD/IOX-COLD RUGGED must be installed with GO9/GO9 RUGGED devices as outlined in the quick start guides.

The quick start guides for IOX-COLD and IOX-COLD RUGGED can be found in the following links:

1. IOX-COLD: gtb.link/ioxcold
2. IOX-COLD RUGGED: gtb.link/ioxcoldrugged

✱ NOTE: Geotab Cold chain solution integrates with several 3rd-party 1-wire temperature sensors and door sensor switches. The installer, customer, partner or reseller should source their preferred external sensors. To be compatible with IOX-COLD and IOX-COLD RUGGED, sensors must adhere to the following specifications:

1. Temperature sensors must be a DS18B20-type with the standard 3-wire configuration. Typically yellow for data, red for VCC, and black for GND, but wire colors may vary depending on the manufacturer.
2. Door sensors must be magnetic, ideally with a normally closed (NC) configuration. See the following diagram for reference:

IOX-COLD

Cold chain solution installation - refrigeration unit

Typical installation connection schematic

The following schematic depicts a typical installation, with the required refrigeration unit harness depending on the make, model, and controller. Refer to the Cold Chain Harness Compatibility document to determine which harness is required for your particular situation.

Installation instructions

Cold chain installation - accessories

Typical installation connection schematic

The following schematic depicts a typical installation, with the required refrigeration unit harness depending on the make, model, and controller. Refer to the Cold Chain Harness Compatibility document to determine which harness is required for your particular situation.

Preparing for installation

Ensure that you have all of the following:

Tools

Components

1-wire temperature sensors

1-wire temperature sensors allow you to register temperature values in vehicles without connecting to a thermograph.

It is possible to connect up to 4 temperature sensors in parallel.

Installation Instructions

Door sensors

Door sensors are magnetic switches that detect the status of the trailer doors (open or closed) to efficiently track and troubleshoot temperature delivery during transport.

The IOX-COLD RUGGED can be connected to up to two door sensors.

Installation instructions

Accessory wiring overview

This table summarizes the previous accessory connections.

Important Safety Information and Limitations of Use

For the latest version of the Limitations of Use, please visit: goo.gl/k6Fp0w.

WARNING! Do not attempt to install, configure or remove any product from any vehicle while the vehicle is in motion or otherwise in operation. All installation, configuration or removal must be done only in stationary vehicles which are securely parked. Attempting to service units while being operated could cause malfunctions or accidents, leading to death or serious personal injury.

WARNING! All in-vehicle devices and related cabling must be securely fastened and kept clear of all vehicle controls, including accelerator, brake and clutch pedals. You must inspect devices and cabling on a regular basis to ensure that all devices and cabling continue to be securely attached. Loose cabling or devices may impede the use of vehicle controls, resulting in unanticipated acceleration, braking or other loss of vehicle control, which could lead to death or serious personal injury. Improperly fastened in-vehicle devices may detach and impact operators upon sudden acceleration or deceleration, which may cause injury.

WARNING! If, at any point after an in-vehicle device is installed, a warning light illuminates on the vehicle dashboard or the vehicle stalls or has a marked drop in performance, shut off the engine, remove the device and contact your reseller. Continuing to operate a vehicle with these symptoms can cause loss of vehicle control and serious injury.

WARNING! Your in-vehicle devices must be kept clear of debris, water and other environmental contaminants. Failure to do so may cause units malfunctioning or short-circuiting, which can lead to a fire hazard or vehicle damage or serious injury.

WARNING! Do not attempt to remove the devices from the vehicle they were originally installed in for installation in another vehicle. Not all vehicles share compatibility, and doing so may cause unexpected interactions with your vehicle, including sudden loss of power or shutdown of the vehicle's engine while in operation or cause your vehicle to operate poorly or erratically and cause death or serious injury and/or vehicle damage.

NOTICE: This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Configuration, servicing and repairs must only be made by an authorized Reseller or installer. Unauthorized servicing of these products will void your product warranty.