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by Jason Fox

GO Focus Safety Sensor

Written By: Jason Fox
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  1. Find a suitable location for the unit on the windshield. Ensure that the sensor does not obstruct the driver's viewing area, and is within the wiper sweep zone. Use an alcohol-based wipe to clear the area of the location the sensor will be installed.

    • Find a suitable location for the unit on the windshield. Ensure that the sensor does not obstruct the driver's viewing area, and is within the wiper sweep zone.

    • Use an alcohol-based wipe to clear the area of the location the sensor will be installed.

    • Dry the area and ensure that all excess dirt and alcohol has been removed.

  2. Once the installation area is clean and dry, remove the film from the adhesive and mount the sensor bracket on the windshield. Apply pressure for 30 seconds. Slide the sensor unit into the bracket and use the provided locking tool to tighten the unit in place, ensuring the sensor is level and facing forward.

    • Once the installation area is clean and dry, remove the film from the adhesive and mount the sensor bracket on the windshield.

    • Apply pressure for 30 seconds.

    • Slide the sensor unit into the bracket and use the provided locking tool to tighten the unit in place, ensuring the sensor is level and facing forward.

  3. Route the cable between the headliner and roof towards the A-pillar. Remove the covers on the A-pillar so you can route the cable underneath. Ensure you route the cable behind any obstruction, such as the airbag, so that the cables do not interfere with deployment.

    • Route the cable between the headliner and roof towards the A-pillar.

    • Remove the covers on the A-pillar so you can route the cable underneath.

    • Ensure you route the cable behind any obstruction, such as the airbag, so that the cables do not interfere with deployment.

    • ! IMPORTANT: Do not pull on the unit once routed and covered.

  4. Use cable ties to secure the wiring. Trim any excess tie.

    • Use cable ties to secure the wiring.

    • Trim any excess tie.

  5. Continue routing the cable through the dash to reach the GO device. Use a cable tie to secure the cable and trim any excess tie.

    • Continue routing the cable through the dash to reach the GO device.

    • Use a cable tie to secure the cable and trim any excess tie.

  6. Ensure the GO device is not connected to the vehicle for this step. On the GO device, remove the IOX expansion port cover and plug in the IOX extension cable. GO Focus to work with daisy chained IOX devices. However, it must the last IOX device in the daisy chain due to lack of an expansion port.

    • Ensure the GO device is not connected to the vehicle for this step.

    • On the GO device, remove the IOX expansion port cover and plug in the IOX extension cable.

    • GO Focus to work with daisy chained IOX devices. However, it must the last IOX device in the daisy chain due to lack of an expansion port.

    • Use a cable tie to secure the connection and trim any excess tie.

  7. Next, install the GO device following best practices.

  8. Power on the IOX-GOFOCUS and the vehicle. The device should beep and give audible notification that the unit Wi-Fi is active.

    • Power on the IOX-GOFOCUS and the vehicle. The device should beep and give audible notification that the unit Wi-Fi is active.

  9. On your phone, connect to the GO Focus Wi-Fi network. The SSID is GOFocus-XXXX where the XXXX is the last 4 digits of the serial number. The default Wi-Fi password is the reverse of the serial number found on GO Focus. Please note this is case-sensitive and must be in all caps. (For example, for serial number AB123456, the password is 654321BA) On your browser, enter the address 192.168.1.1 to navigate to the GO Focus portal.

    • On your phone, connect to the GO Focus Wi-Fi network. The SSID is GOFocus-XXXX where the XXXX is the last 4 digits of the serial number.

    • The default Wi-Fi password is the reverse of the serial number found on GO Focus. Please note this is case-sensitive and must be in all caps. (For example, for serial number AB123456, the password is 654321BA)

    • On your browser, enter the address 192.168.1.1 to navigate to the GO Focus portal.

  10. Press Next to calibrate the lens.

    • Press Next to calibrate the lens.

    • Ensure the red horizontal line is aligned with the intersection of road lines.

  11. Press Next to input lens height and offset parameters following the on-screen instructions. The sensor is now calibrated and the installation is complete.

    • Press Next to input lens height and offset parameters following the on-screen instructions.

    • The sensor is now calibrated and the installation is complete.

    • If installing an IOX accessory please continue using the correct guide from here.

  13. Start Vehicle.

    • Start Vehicle.

    • Verify LED pattern.

    • The device emits 2 quick beeps every 60 seconds during set-up. Once all three LEDs turn solid you will hear 10 quick beeps.

    • All in-vehicle devices and related cabling must be securely fastened and kept clear of all vehicle controls, airbags, and gas, brake and clutch pedals.

    • This requires the use of a cable tie when securing the device or any extension harness to the OBD connector, securing both sides of the harness. If you do not use a cable tie, vibration in the vehicle can lead to a loose connection which could cause the vehicle’s engine computer to fail, causing potential loss of vehicle control and serious injury.

    • Inspect devices and cabling regularly to ensure all devices and cabling continue to be securely attached.

    • If at any point after an in-vehicle device is installed a warning light illuminates on the vehicle dash 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.

  16. Enter the installer information.

    • Enter the installer information.

  17. Two options are available to enter the device serial number: Scan the device serial number (QR or barcode) using your mobile device. Press Enter serial number manually, enter the serial number, and then press Submit.

    • Two options are available to enter the device serial number:

    • Scan the device serial number (QR or barcode) using your mobile device.

    • Press Enter serial number manually, enter the serial number, and then press Submit.

    • If you are also removing an old device, press Did you remove an old device? and then enter the removed device serial number.

    • MyInstall takes a moment to check the device status.

  18. Installed device Pass – The device has successfully communicated with the network in the last 24 hours.

    • Installed device

    • Pass – The device has successfully communicated with the network in the last 24 hours.

    • Fail – The device has not communicated with the network in the last 24 hours.

    • If the device status shows as FAILED, verify the LED status and turn the ignition / engine off and on again.

    • Press Refresh to check the status again.

    • Refer to the MyInstall User Guide for detailed instructions.

  19. Under Input asset information, select the relevant Asset type from the dropdown.

    • Under Input asset information, select the relevant Asset type from the dropdown.

    • Fields displayed may vary based on the asset and device type.

    • Enter information about the vehicle or asset where the telematics device was installed.

  20. Asset name — Enter the vehicle or asset name. This field is mandatory.

    • Asset name — Enter the vehicle or asset name. This field is mandatory.

    • VIN — Scan or enter the vehicle identification number (VIN). For scanning, select the scan icon [O] beside the field. This field is mandatory.

    • Make, Model, and Year — This information will be auto populated when you scan or enter a valid VIN. If it is not autopopulated, enter the information manually. NOTE: For some vehicle makes and models, the autopopulate option might not be possible.

    • License plate — Enter the vehicle license plate.

    • Odometer (GO device only) — Enter the vehicle odometer, and select the measurement unit (km or miles).

    • Engine hours (GO device only) — Enter the vehicle engine hours.

    • Camera ID (GO device only) — Scan or enter the installed camera identification (ID) number. NOTE: Depending on the camera type, the camera ID number can also be the camera’s International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI), or serial number. Select the information icon ⓘ to learn more about your camera’s ID number.

    • Work order reference — If applicable, enter a work reference number that is associated with the installation.

  21. Review details by clicking or tapping on any section. If needed, update or refresh any captured information. When you are ready to submit, select Continue.

    • Review details by clicking or tapping on any section. If needed, update or refresh any captured information.

    • When you are ready to submit, select Continue.

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

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

    • 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.

    • The simplified EU declaration of conformity referred to in Article 10(9) shall be provided as follows:

    • Hereby, Geotab (Address: 2440 Winston Park Drive, Oakville, Ontario L6H 7V2, Canada, Phone number: 1 (877) 436-8221) declares that the radio equipment type ‘telematics device’ is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available here.

    • WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm

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