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Using the Installer Portal for Device Installation and Uninstallation

In this user guide, you will find information on;

  • Completing an installation using the Installer Portal.
  • Completing an uninstallation using the Installer Portal.

Note: The below FAQ articles are relevant to this User Guide.

Completing an Installation using the Installer Portal

  1. Log into the Rand McNally Manager app (the web application can also be used) and navigate to the Installer Portal v2 under the Tools menu.

  2. Enter the device ID (IMEI or ESN located under the barcode) into the search bar and click ‘GO.’

  3. Click on the device to open the device details screen.

  4. Select your installation option;
    • Link to Existing Asset → Search by the Asset Label or Registration to select the Asset you want to install the Device into.

    • Create a New Asset.

  5. Fill out the asset information;
    • Label (Mandatory) – This is your asset’s name on the platform (e.g. Vehicle identifier/asset number, nickname, registration, etc.). If you select Link to Existing Asset, the Assets current label will display in this field.
    • Group – Select the Group to assign the Asset to. The default group is “All Assets” when creating a new Asset. If you select Link to Existing Asset, the Group the Existing Asset is currently assigned to will display in this field. Learn more about Groups.
    • Fuel Type – Select the Fuel Type of the Asset (this field will only display for Telematics device types that can capture fuel data). 
    • Rego – Asset registration (Licence plate number).
    • ODO – Current odometer reading of the Asset (relevant for vehicles).
    • Runtime – Current Engine hours (relevant for plant equipment and off-road equipment).
    • Installer – The name of the person installing the device.
    • Installation Location – The geographic location where the installation was completed (e.g. street address, depot/terminal name, etc.)
  6. Start vehicle ignition and idle the vehicle.
  7. Confirm device activation using the device health field to check its current status.
    • Not Deployed: Click the refresh button to run the device online check. Give the device several minutes to come online. 
    • Online: The device is activated, and you can proceed to the next step.

  8. To complete the installation, click the Complete Install button.
    Note: The Complete Install button will only be active to select once you have entered an Asset Label.
    • You will be displayed a Success dialogue.

    • Close the dialogue by selecting OK.
    • The Device page will reload; you will see the linked asset details and an Uninstall button.

Upon successful installation:

  • Create New Asset – the asset has been created and the device linked to it.
  • Link to Existing Asset – the device has been linked to the existing asset, and the Asset status is set to Enabled from Paused.
  • The Asset information you entered in the information fields, is populated against the Asset.

Completing an Uninstallation using the Installer Portal

  1. Log into the Rand McNally Manager app (the web application can also be used) and navigate to the Installer Portal v2 under the tools menu.

     

     
  2. Enter the device ID (IMEI or ESN located under the barcode) into the search bar and click ‘GO.’

  3. Click on the device to open the device details screen.

  4. To complete the uninstallation, click the Uninstall button.
    • You will be displayed a Confirmation dialogue.

    • Click Proceed to confirm the uninstallation.
    • You will be displayed a Success dialogue.

    • Close the dialogue by selecting OK.
    • The Device page will reload; you will see the installation options and the Complete Install button.
    • The Device status will be set back to Not-Deployed.

Upon successful uninstallation:

  • The Device is set back to a Not-Deployed state, ready to be re-installed if required.
  • The Device ↔︎ Asset Link is disabled.
  • The linked Asset status is set to Paused.