Installer Certification Documentation

Contents

• Pre-Installation Checklist
• Installation Steps
  • Mounting Location

  • Prep Windshield for Mounting

  • Constant & Ignition Power Connection 

  • Running Power Harness

    • DV673 (Hard Wiring) 

    • DV665 (OBD-II) 

    • DV672 (J1939) 

• Power & Wiring Techniques to Avoid

✅ Pre-Installation Checklist 

Before starting, use the following list to make sure you have all the tools for the job! 

• Does the DV6 kit have all of the following? 

• Power harness 

• Camera side cover (DV603) 

• T20 security torx wrench 

• T8/T5 security torx wrench 

• Alcohol wipe 

• 3M® primer pen 

• 2x 156mm & 2x 242mm cable ties 

• Is the windshield glass temperature above 50º F? 

• Do you have the appropriate Company Key? 

• • Installers and Partner users are required to enter this key before continuing with installations, however this step is not required for Fleet Manager users. 

 

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Installation Steps 

After ensuring you have everything you need, you're now ready to start the installation! Below is a video that contains the instructions you can watch as well as step-by-step instructions written out in the following sections. 

Step 1. Mounting Location 

Camera should be mounted as close to the center of the windshield as possible. If the windshield has a center divider, mount the camera as closely to the driver's side as possible without obstructing the view of the driver. (Fig. B) 

Fig. B 

 

Step 2. Prep Windshield for Mounting 

• Keep the camera lens within 8.5" below the tips of the windshield blades. 

• The camera lens MUST be within the wiper pattern to ensure proper visibility. 

1. Clean mounting area with alcohol wipe. (Fig. C) 
   
   Fig. C 
2. Coat the mounting area with the primer pen and let dry. 
3. Proceed with the install while letting the primer cure for 5 minutes. (Fig. D)
   
    Fig. D 

It is important to let the primer properly cure for 5 minutes before mounting the camera. Failure to do so will result in an incomplete bond with the adhesive pad which will lead to the camera falling off the windshield during operation. 

Windshield temperature needs to be at least above 50ºF (10ºC) for proper curing and adhesion. It is recommended to apply a heat gun to the mounting area or turn on the vehicle's defrost prior to applying primer to ensure proper glass temperature.  

 

 

 

Step 3. Constant & Ignition Power Connection 

Using a voltmeter, test the candidate power source for constant Voltage/Power.

 

Step 4. Running Power Harness 

The harness required depends on the type of installation being performed. The following section details the steps required for each harness type. Find the type of harness being used in the section below and follow those steps. Power harnesses are purchased separately from the base DV6 package. 

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DV673 (Hard Wiring) 

When making connections, the Poke & Wrap method, or Military Splice is the most efficient way to connect wires to factory wiring and is a Rosco standard for all installations. Be sure to insert (Separate) the wire before twisting it. This will avoid any intermittent power issues due to wires slipping off a connection. A zip tie is secured to the two wires after it is taped up to prevent a disconnection if the wires are pulled. Place your zip tie under the connection (blue arrow) 

 

Wire Grounding: 

An installation with a loose ground connection, or not screwed directly on a metal surface may cause an intermittent fault. Vehicles with a loose ground can lose connection if the vehicle’s driving on rough roads such as potholes or speed bumps.

Approved Methods of Connecting Power 

Locate one of the following power sources in the vehicle:

 

Alternative Hard Wire Connections:

1. Find the ignition (IGN) and power (BATT) wires, install the provided TTAP connectors (Red: 22-18 AWG, Blue: 16-14 AWG, Yellow: 12 AWG) onto wires with a pair of pliers. 
   (Fig. J)
   

   Fig. J

2. Connect the spade connectors of wires to TTAPs. (Fig. K)
   
   

     Fig. K

3. For ground wire (GND) wire installation with ring terminal, find an available metal surface and fasten the ground wire onto the surface using the provided self-tapping screw. (Fig. L)
   
   Fig. L

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DV665 (OBD-II)

1. Find and remove the vehicle's female OBD-II connector from vehicle location.

2. Plug DV665 OBD-II male connector into the vehicle's female connector. (Fig. M)
   

   Fig. M

3. Install OBD-II female connector from DV665 into the original location of the vehicle female connector. (Fig. N)
   Fig. N

4. Find the ignition (IGN) wires, install the provided TTAP connectors (Red: 22-18 AWG, Blue: 16-14 AWG, Yellow: 12 AWG) onto wires with a pair of pliers. (Fig. J & Fig. K) 

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DV672 (J1939) 

1. Find and remove the vehicle's male J1939 connector from its location.
2. Plug DV672 female J1939 connector into the vehicle's male connector. (Fig. O)
3. Install DV672 male J1939 connector into the original location of the vehicle's male connector. (Fig. P)
   Fig. O, Fig. P (inset)
   
4. Find the ignition (IGN) wires, install the provided TTAP connectors (Red: 22-18 AWG, Blue: 16-14 AWG, Yellow: 12 AWG) onto wires with a pair of pliers. (Fig. J & Fig. K) 

 

Power & Techniques to Avoid