Lytx Inc. QCA6134 Manuale Utente
ER-SF1 Event Recorder with J1939 Network Instructions for Self Installation
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Problem
Possible Causes and Solutions
Engine RPM is not being
detected in the Lytx Installation
Tool.
detected in the Lytx Installation
Tool.
Ensure the vehicle is running. Turn the device off and on either by disconnecting
the power cable or by entering the device's Diagnostic Mode.
The wires may be reversed over the CAN Coupler. Ensure that the Yellow wire is
on the CAN-HI (Y) side of the Coupler and the Green wire is on the CAN-LO (G)
side.
The connector may not be fully seated. Check the CAN Coupler to make sure it is
fully engaged.
The CAN Coupler may not have been placed on the CAN backbone, but on a stub.
Try moving the Coupler to a different location.
the power cable or by entering the device's Diagnostic Mode.
The wires may be reversed over the CAN Coupler. Ensure that the Yellow wire is
on the CAN-HI (Y) side of the Coupler and the Green wire is on the CAN-LO (G)
side.
The connector may not be fully seated. Check the CAN Coupler to make sure it is
fully engaged.
The CAN Coupler may not have been placed on the CAN backbone, but on a stub.
Try moving the Coupler to a different location.
Ignition is not being detected in
the Lytx Installation Tool.
the Lytx Installation Tool.
If the engine is already turned on, turn the engine off and then back on.
There may be an issue with the brown wire connection. Check the wire for
damage. Check the wire with a voltmeter for 12V/24V with the ignition on. Check
the vehicle fuse for that circuit.
There may be an issue with the brown wire connection. Check the wire for
damage. Check the wire with a voltmeter for 12V/24V with the ignition on. Check
the vehicle fuse for that circuit.
The GPS time and coordinates
are not being detected OR only
zeroes are detected in the Lytx
Installation Tool.
are not being detected OR only
zeroes are detected in the Lytx
Installation Tool.
The device may be in an area with poor reception. Try re-locating to a different
area and re-testing the signal.
area and re-testing the signal.
The ER-SF1 fails to power up
after installation.
after installation.
The vehicle battery may be disconnected. Reconnect the battery or check the
battery cut-off switch.
Ensure the red wire on the vehicle interconnect cable is connected to a constant
power source.
The fuse may be missing or open. Check the fuse panel location for constant
power. Ensure the proper value fuse is installed and not open.
The connection between the standard power cable and the vehicle interconnect
cable may not be fully secured. Check the connection. Disconnect and reconnect
the cables, ensuring the connection “snaps”.
The red wire on the vehicle interconnect cable may be damaged. Check the entire
length of the wire for damage/cuts. Fix any issues.
battery cut-off switch.
Ensure the red wire on the vehicle interconnect cable is connected to a constant
power source.
The fuse may be missing or open. Check the fuse panel location for constant
power. Ensure the proper value fuse is installed and not open.
The connection between the standard power cable and the vehicle interconnect
cable may not be fully secured. Check the connection. Disconnect and reconnect
the cables, ensuring the connection “snaps”.
The red wire on the vehicle interconnect cable may be damaged. Check the entire
length of the wire for damage/cuts. Fix any issues.
The ER-SF1 does not come out
of Hibernate mode when the
ignition is activated.
of Hibernate mode when the
ignition is activated.
There may be an issue with the brown wire connection. Check the wire for
damage. Check the wire with a voltmeter for 12V/24V with the ignition on. Check
the vehicle fuse for that circuit.
damage. Check the wire with a voltmeter for 12V/24V with the ignition on. Check
the vehicle fuse for that circuit.
The ER-SF1 boots up and
displays a solid Yellow LED
status light.
displays a solid Yellow LED
status light.
There is an issue with the cellular modem. In the case of a CDMA unit, it indicates
that the cellular modem has not been provisioned properly. In the case of a GSM
modem, it could be that the SIM card is not seated properly. Reseat and see if the
light changes to Green. If the status light stays Yellow, contact Lytx Technical
Support.
that the cellular modem has not been provisioned properly. In the case of a GSM
modem, it could be that the SIM card is not seated properly. Reseat and see if the
light changes to Green. If the status light stays Yellow, contact Lytx Technical
Support.