Relay Installation – 2013 & Newer Volvo

January 2016

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Contents Overview........................................................................................................................................... 3

Access to Wiring Panel ...................................................................................................................... 3

Power Connections............................................................................................................................ 4

Wiring to J1939 (Volvo) Specifications ............................................................................................... 5

Relay Placement ................................................................................................................................ 7

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Omnitracs XRS Relay Installation

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Overview

Use this guide to connect a Relay to a 2013 & newer Volvo truck with hardwire cable CB-0175-02.

NOTE: The supplied cable may have either a red or orange cable color, and may appear differently than the image.

Access to Wiring Panel

Remove the fuse panel screws behind the vehicle’s dashboard cup holders and open the vehicle’s fuse panel cover.

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Power Connections

1. Find slot B1-1 in the vehicle’s fuse panel (B1-2 can also be used if B1-1 is not available).

2. Insert the red or orange (power)

and black (ground) combination wire

into B1-1.

3. Using the document located on the back

of the fuse panel cover, locate the fuse

corresponding to B1-1 (or B1-2, if used).

Ensure this fuse location contains at least

a 2 Amp fuse. If not, one must be

installed.

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Wiring to J1939 (Volvo) Specifications

1. Locate the gray J1939 vehicle connector near the fuse box (shown below).

2. Remove the

resistor plug from

the connection.

Save the plug for

reinsertion later.

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3. Connect the smaller gray connector (green (J1939L) and yellow (J1939H) wires) to the

vehicle’s J1939 gray connector.

4. Insert the saved plug into the remaining connection.

5. Secure any loose wires with zip ties.

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Relay Placement

1. Route the 15-pin end of the

cable up and through the dash

so it is available for

connection to the Relay.

2. Close the fuse panel cover.

3. Securely attach the cable to the Relay.

4. Use the sticky strips on the bottom of the Relay to securely attach the unit to the dash.

Ensure the unit has an unobstructed view of the sky.