Before installing SharpZ3 hardware, make sure that you have the tools and parts required to successfully complete the installation process.
Tools
There are a number of additional required tools and parts that are not included with the AutoVu™ installation kit.- AutoVu Alignment Kit
- Includes several tools that are recommended for AutoVu™ installations.
- Electric or battery powered drill and drill bits
- Required when running cables through the vehicle roof or body panels.
- Multimeter
- Required for measuring electrical current in the OEM fuse box.
- Digital level
- Used for measuring the camera tilt.
- Depth-controlled cable jacket stripper
- Recommended for stripping the cable jacket to avoid damage to the internal conductors. The Cyclops stripping tool is included with the AutoVu™ Alignment Kit.
- Wire stripper
- Required for stripping wire insulation.
- RJ45 crimp tool
- Use a professional quality tool for proper crimping. The EZ-RJPRO® HD Crimp Tool is included with the AutoVu™ Alignment Kit.
- Panel removal tool
- Use the correct panel removal tools to ensure that the vehicle panels are not damaged
during the installation.NOTE: You might also need a Philips, Torx, or flat blade screwdriver.
- 2.5 mm flat-tip screwdriver
- Used for pushing in tension clamps and securing screws.
- Hex key wrenches
- Required when mounting the cameras on the patrol vehicle.
- Torque wrench
- Required to ensure connections are not over-tightened or under-tightened.
- Wire ferrule crimping tool
- Ferrules are included for all wire connections and are recommended, but not mandatory. A crimping tool is included with the AutoVu™ Alignment Kit.
- Phillips screwdriver
- Required when installing hardware such as expansion modules, and wire racks.
- Adjustable wrench
- Required when mounting the base unit in the patrol vehicle.
- Center punch
- Used to mark drilling locations.
- Hole saw or stepping drill bit
- For cable penetrations, you can use a stepping drill bit or you can use a fine-toothed hole saw designed for vehicle body panels which is depth-regulated and includes a pilot drill bit.
- Grease pencil
- Used to mark support locations on the roof of the vehicle.
- Roll of tape
- Required when installing the odometry sensor and when mounting cameras.
Parts
- Wires (stranded)
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- Base unit 12V power: 14 AWG (red) and 14 AWG (black)
- I/O connector: 22 to 18 AWG
- Ignition signal: 22 to 18 AWG (yellow)
- Navigation expansion module:
- Reverse signal (REV): 24 to 18 AWG
- Chassis ground (CGND): 18 AWG (black)
- VSS (ODO +/-): 24 to 20 AWG shielded, twisted pair
- Odometry sensor (ODO +/-): 22 to 20 AWG jumper wire
- 20A ATO/ATC in-line fuse
- Required at the source of the vehicle’s 12-24V system tapping point.
- 0.5A fuse
- In-line or in the OEM fuse box using a tap fuse adapter.
- Ring terminal
- A ring terminal with incorporated internal locking teeth is required at the chassis grounding screw location.
- Heat-shrink tubing
- Required for the protection of soldered wire connections.
- Convolute wire loom
- Required to protect cables from potential damage from heat or abrasion.
- Cable glands
- Required when sealing wire holes drilled in the vehicle’s roof.NOTE: Cable glands are required for all cable penetrations. Ensure that you have the appropriate glands in installing a cellular antenna or satellite navigation antenna.
- Butyl tape and isopropyl alcohol
- Required for sealing any cable penetrations that do not use a cable gland.
- Base unit mounting screws
- Use appropriate screws to attach the bracket to the vehicle: ¼"-20 or M6. The screws must be long enough to secure the hardware, but short enough not to damage any vehicle components under the mounting location.
AutoVu™ auxiliary PoE cameras
The following tools are required if you are installing AutoVu™ auxiliary PoE cameras on the patrol vehicle:
- Hex key wrench
- 3mm hex key
- Socket wrenches
- 7mm and 1/4” socket wrenches
- Phillips screwdriver
- Phillips #1 screwdriver