Follow along as John shows you how to install the Aero Ranger Vehicle Kit in your vehicle in less than 15 minutes, or refer to our comprehensive guide below - you can supply this to your Fleet Team or Auto-Electrician to complete the installation.
Comprehensive Installation Guide
Aero Ranger Vehicle Kits come in several configurations depending on customer requirements. To complete the installation, you must determine which cameras and camera mounting options were delivered and follow the appropriate steps.
Camera mounting options
Light bar mounts
Roof rack mounts (RVS cameras only)
Window mounts (RVS cameras only)
Camera options
RVS cameras
HWY cameras (optional magnet mounting option not pictured)
Camera installation angle depends on parking configuration
For perpendicular parking (standard car park configuration), install the cameras ~80 degrees offset from the vehicle direction of travel (slightly facing forwards).
For areas with a mix of street and perpendicular parking, install the cameras ~30 degrees offset from the vehicle direction of travel.
How to install HWY cameras using magnets
Aero Ranger HWY cameras come pre-assembled with magnetic mounts.
The cameras are labelled for front left / front right / rear left / rear right installation. Ensure the appropriate camera is installed in the correct location.
Clean the roof area where the cameras will be installed. Any dirt or dust between the magnet and the roof will diminish the force of the magnet and may cause scratches on the roof.
Attach the camera to the roof surface using the magnets.
Attach supplied safety wire inside vehicle.
Route the wiring for the camera back to the Aero Ranger unit inside the vehicle in a waterproof fashion.
How to install HWY cameras using light bar mount
As every light bar is different, the Aero Ranger light bar mount comes with pre-drilled holes for ease of mounting. Modification to the mount can be made if required – the part is aluminium, so it is easy to drill extra holes. Auto electrician to supply all mounting hardware.
316 stainless is preferred spec.
304 stainless is minimum spec.
Install light bar mount to light bar (light bar removal may make this process easier).
Disassemble HWY camera from its mount.
Install HWY camera mount onto light bar mount. Three fasteners should be used per camera mount. The slots in the light bar mount allow for camera angle adjustment.
The cameras are labelled for front left / front right / rear left / rear right installation. Ensure the appropriate camera is installed in the correct location.
Install HWY camera onto HWY camera mount (ensure plastic washers are between camera and mount).
Route the wiring for the camera back to the Aero Ranger unit inside the vehicle in a waterproof fashion.
How to install RVS cameras using light bar mount
As every light bar is different, the Aero Ranger light bar mount comes with pre-drilled holes for ease of mounting. Modification to the mount can be made if required – the part is aluminium, so it is easy to drill extra holes. Auto electrician to supply all mounting hardware.
316 stainless is preferred spec.
304 stainless is minimum spec.
Install light bar mount to light bar (light bar removal may make this process easier).
Disassemble RVS camera from its mount.
Install RVS camera mount onto light bar mount. Use the single centre hole only with a large washer.
The cameras are labelled for front left / front right / rear left / rear right installation. Ensure the appropriate camera is installed in the correct location.
Install RVS camera onto RVS camera mount.
Route the wiring for the camera back to the Aero Ranger unit inside the vehicle in a waterproof fashion.
How to install RVS cameras using roof rack mount
As every roof rack is different, the Aero Ranger roof rack mount comes with pre-drilled holes for ease of mounting. Modification to the mount can be made if required – the part is aluminium so it is easy to drill extra holes. Auto electrician to supply all mounting hardware.
316 stainless is preferred spec.
304 stainless is minimum spec.
Install roof rack mount to roof rack.
The cameras are labelled for front left / front right / rear left / rear right installation. Ensure the appropriate camera is installed in the correct location.
Install RVS camera onto roof rack mount using supplied hardware.
Route the wiring for the camera back to the Aero Ranger unit inside the vehicle in a waterproof fashion.
How to install RVS cameras using window mount
Aero Ranger window mounts come pre-assembled with cameras installed onto the mounts. Note the window mount should be installed on the rear windows only.
Camera angle adjustment may be required depending on customer parking configuration.
The cameras are labelled for front left / front right / rear left / rear right installation. Ensure the appropriate camera is installed in the correct location.
Lower the window and slip the Aero Ranger window mount over the top. A good amount of pressure may be required to slip it all the way on. Ensure the mount is installed all the way.
Hold the window trim up to the window and cut the required length. You can cut the window trim using aviation snips, side cutters, or scissors.
Press the window trim onto the top of the window.
Route the camera and antenna cabling through the channel in the middle of the window mount.
Raise the window and ensure the trim makes a good seal.
Note: If the vehicle is equipped with ‘auto-up’ windows, to raise the window you may need to avoid using this feature.
Route the wiring inside the vehicle in a neat and tidy fashion back to the Aero Ranger unit.
Ensure the door can open fully without stressing the cables.
Ensure the door can close without the cables falling into the door jamb.
Ensure the back seat is accessible without trip hazard.
Install two antennas on the roof
Special attention should be given to the location of the GPS antenna, which requires as much "sky view" as possible (ie. not mounted underneath the light bar, roof rack etc).
Both antennas to be attached using high strength double sided tape (ie. 3M VHB tape).
Run the antenna cables to the interior of the vehicle in a waterproof fashion back to the Aero Ranger unit located in the boot or under the drivers seat (customer preference).
Note the installation location for each antenna may be limited by the cable length on each antenna. Check the length will run back to the Aero Ranger unit inside the car before attaching to the roof.
GPS antenna
LTE/WiFi antenna
Install iPad mount to front passenger seat bolt
Remove passenger seat mounting bolt as pictured above.
Place the RAM Mount base over the mounting hole.
Reinstall passenger seat mounting bolt.
In rare occasions, a longer seat mounting bolt may be required.
Connect iPad to iPad Hardwire Adapter.
Connect iPad Hardwire Adapter to iPad Hardwire WAN Cable.
Install Aero Ranger EdgeAI unit
Below is pictured an Aero Ranger unit installed under the drivers seat. Cabling is neat and tidy with excess tied out of sight with zip ties. Please allow extra slack of ~5cm per cable so the device can be easily troubleshooted by end user.
Take care to examine the orientation of the connectors prior to plugging them in.
The appropriate tightness is “hand tight”. Do not use tools to tighten any of these connectors. Please allow extra slack of ~5cm per cable so the device can be easily troubleshooted by end user.
Connect power cable to the port labelled 12VDC.
Connect 4G/LTE Antenna to the gold port labelled 4G.
Connect WiFi Antenna to the gold port labelled WiFi.
Connect GPS Antenna to the gold port labelled GPS.
Connect Camera 1 Cable (any port labelled POE).
Connect Camera 2 Cable (any port labelled POE).
Connect iPad Hardwire WAN Cable (any port labelled POE).
Hardwire power for Aero Ranger unit
The Aero Ranger unit runs on 12v. A power cable should be wired to the ignition power, so it turns on when the car starts.
You can use the supplied cable, just chop off the 12v cig cable end and hardwire to ignition. Wiring diagram below. NOTE all four pins of the circular power connector must be connected.
Take care to examine the orientation of the connectors prior to plugging them in.
The appropriate tightness is “hand tight”. Do not use tools to tighten any of these connectors. Please allow extra slack of ~5cm per cable so the device can be easily troubleshooted by end user.