TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment Auxiliary Camera (Rear) Installation

Below are instructions for installing a rear-facing auxiliary camera (TCM-ABAK-02) to an existing TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment system (TCM-ROGM-05, TCM-ROGM-07).

Important! We strongly recommend that Tenna hardware only be installed by a Tenna Certified mechanic following the Tenna specified methods described below. Contact your Tenna Rep to learn more about our Mechanic Certification program.

Note: TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment Auxiliary Camera is an optional accessory to the TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment Camera. Review installation instructions for TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment prior to installing auxiliary camera(s).

In this article:

Safety Notices

Important Installation Notes

Tools and Materials Required

Hardware Included

Installation Diagrams

Installation Instructions

Safety Notices

Warning:

  • TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment Auxiliary Camera is only 12-volt compatible. Connecting to a 24-volt source requires the included 24V/12V DC-to-DC converter for operation.
  • Follow established safety precautions for operating and servicing the equipment on which you are installing this Tenna product.
  • Do not mount any devices or run any cabling which may interfere with an asset’s safety guards or shields. When running video cables from the exterior of the vehicle to the interior take notice of any door hinges, pinch points, or rough edges and move and protect them as needed. Cut/pinched cables can result in no video feed. Ensure that all cables/wires are secured away from moving parts, to prevent damage or disconnection.
  • Replace any safety devices removed during installation.

Important Installation Notices

  • Use heat shrink tubing to protect any unused wire’s uninsulated ends.
  • Only tighten video cable connections by hand. Using pliers and over tightening could cause damage to connectors.
  • Always slide weatherproof boots that are provided on the video cable over the connections for added weather protection.
  • Request permission from management prior to drilling into the asset. VHB tape is recommended for mounting to the top of asset cabs.
  • Temporarily mount auxiliary cameras with VHB tape (to make sure the camera is pointed in the right direction to preview your video feed) before drilling any holes.

Tools and Materials Required

  • 5/8” drill bit
  • 5-amp add-a-fuse or inline fuse holder
  • Purple Thread Locker 222
  • Drill
  • Phillips screwdriver

For screw mounting:

  • Sheet metal self-tapping screws
  • Impact driver and correctly sized driver bit for self-tapping screws

For tape mounting:

  • 3m primer pen 94 adhesion promoter
  • Permatex 29208 The Right Stuff 1 Minute Black Gasket Maker
  • 3M 4950/WI15 Scotch 4950 VHB Tape
  • Alcohol wipes
  • Cutting tool
  • Butane torch (if installing in temperatures below 50°F.)

Hardware Included

A. TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment Auxiliary Camera (STSC201) (ROS-ABAK-01)

B. Mounting Brackets (STSC101MT)

C. Screws

DV609 Kit (ROS-VADC-01) includes:

D. DV607 Converter Box

E. DV676 Harness

F. DV607PHAR Power Harness

G. SWI6027 Relay Kit

H. 33’ Extension Video Cable (STSH343) (ROS-CX33-01)

I. 24V/12V Voltage Converter (ROS-COVR-01)

J. DV608 Security Cover + Screws (ROS-HTCH-01)

K. Grommet(s)

Installation Diagrams

TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment Auxiliary Camera for 12V System


TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment Auxiliary Camera for 24V System

Installation Instructions

Step 1: Determine a good location to install the TennaCAM 2.0 Auxiliary Camera.

Pro Tip! Identify a suitable location on the rear of the asset for the camera installation. Ensure that the locations are not on moving parts of the asset. Ensure the view of the cameras will not be obstructed.

  1. Temporarily mount the camera in the chosen location using VHB tape.

Important! Ensure you have enough extension cable to reach the desired installation locations.


Step 2. Identify an interior (or otherwise weatherproof area) to mount the DV607 Converter Box and 24V/12V Voltage Converter (ROS-DCDC-01) (if needed).

  1. Ensure that the chosen location is weatherproof and has enough room to mount the equipment and safely stow cables.
  2. Ensure the area has access points for wires to reach the asset’s cab and TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment dash camera, as well as the exterior of the asset to reach the auxiliary camera installation location.
  3. If no access point is found, drill a 5/8” hole and use the provided rubber grommet to make the hole watertight. Do not run the cables through the hole yet.

Important! Ensure you will not drill through important asset lines, like air conditioning, cabling, electrical components, etc.

  1. Mount the DV607 Converter Box. There are two suggested mounting methods:
  • VHB Tape: If the surface allows, use VHB tape to mount the converter box after thoroughly cleaning the surface. Press firmly and hold 30 seconds to ensure proper adhesion.

Note: VHB tape should only be installed on surfaces with a temperature of at least 50°F.

  • Screw Mount: Utilize the screw mounting extensions at each side of the converter box to mount using two screws (not provided).

Step 3. Connect the auxiliary camera DV676 Harness to the TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment dash camera.

  1. Remove the security panel on the right side of the TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment (if not already removed) using the provided T8 wrench. Discard the old security panel.

  1. Insert the end of the DV676 Harness into the clip of the new, provided security cover (DV608).

  1. Attach the new security cover (DV608) to the side of the TennaCAM 2.0 Heavy Equipment, carefully plugging in the DV676 Harness into the Auxiliary Camera port and routing the power cable through the space on the security cover.

Important! Examine the connector plug and socket receptacle before inserting. Make sure to observe proper connector orientation and do not force the connector into the socket.

  1. Secure the security cover (DV608) using the provided T8 screws.

Step 4. Connect the DV607 Converter Box.

  1. Run the DV676 Harness under the asset’s headliner/molding to the DV607 Converter Box and plug it in.

Step 5. Connect to battery, power, and ground sources.

Important! All ground connections must connect to the supplied power/ground splitter harness and not the chassis ground. If connected anywhere other than the power/ground splitter harness, Parking Mode will not work if the battery disconnect is turned off.

For 12V Equipment:

  1. Connect the black (ground) wire of the DV607PHAR Power Harness to the black wire of an available leg on the power/ground splitter harness by cutting off the Q/C connector (if present) and installing the correct size electrical butt connector.

  1. Connect the red wire (marked “12V VEH BATT”) of the SWI6027 Relay Kit to the red wire of the same leg as used above on the power/ground splitter harness by cutting off the Q/C connector and installing the correct size electrical butt connector.

  1. Connect the yellow and black wires (marked “+5VTrigger In”) on the SWI6027 Relay Kit to the two breakout wires (red and black)of the DV676 Harness.

  1. Connect the power and ground of the DV607PHAR Power Harness to the center port of the DV607 Converter Box.

  1. Ensure that there is a 5-amp fuse installed in the provided inline fuse holder of the red wire on the DV607PHAR Power Harness. If one is not provided, install a 5-amp fuse.

  1. Connect the red wire (marked “BATTERY”) of the DV607PHAR Power Harness to the white wire (marked “+5V PWR to DV607) on the SWI6027 Relay Kit.

  1. Skip to Step 6: Mount the TennaCAM 2.0 Auxiliary Camera.

For 24V Equipment:

Warning! TennaCAM 2.0 Auxiliary Camera is only 12V capable. Do not connect to a 24V power source without installing the supplied 24V/12V voltage converter.

  1. Connect the black (ground) wire of the DV607PHAR Power Harness to the black wire of an available leg on the power/ground splitter harness by cutting off the Q/C connector (if present) and installing the correct size electrical butt connector.

  1. Connect the red wire (marked “12V VEH BATT”) of the SWI6027 Relay Kit to the red wire of the same leg as used above on the power/ground splitter harness by cutting off the Q/C connector and installing the correct size electrical butt connector.

  1. Connect the yellow and black wires (marked “+5VTrigger In”) on the SWI6027 Relay Kit to the two breakout wires (red and black)of the DV676 Harness.

  1. Connect the power and ground of the DV607PHAR Power Harness to the center port of the DV607 Converter Box.

  1. Ensure that there is a 5-amp fuse installed in the provided inline fuse holder of the red wire on the DV607PHAR Power Harness. If one is not provided, install a 5-amp fuse.

  1. Cut off the red spade terminal end on the red wire (marked “BATTERY”) of the DV607PHAR Power Harness. Connect to the “yellow” 12V wire of the 24V/12V voltage converter using the proper size butt connector.

  1. Cut off the red spade terminal end on the white wire (marked “+5V PWR toDV607) on the SWI6027 Relay Kit. Connect to the “red” 24V wire of the 24V/12V voltage converter using the proper size butt connector.

  1. Connect both black (ground) wires of the 24V/12V voltage converter together with the proper size butt connector and run a single black wire to the black (ground) wire on an available leg of the power/ground splitter harness by cutting the Q/C connector off (if present) and install the proper size butt connector terminal.

Step 6. Mount the TennaCAM 2.0 Auxiliary Camera.

Permanently mount the TennaCAM 2.0 Auxiliary Camera in the previously identified rear-facing installation location.

Important! If you are installing the TennaCAM 2.0 Auxiliary Camera using a long extension cable (33' or longer), it is recommended to use the included isolator block when mounting the camera.

Use the included self-locking nuts to secure the isolator block to the camera mounting bracket. Then, mount the isolator block and mounting bracket combination to the asset using the screw mount instructions below.

There are two methods for mounting the auxiliary camera:

Screw mount

Supplies needed:

  • Mounting bracket (supplied)

  • Sheet metal screws or machine screws
  • Nuts and washers
  1. Drill 2 holes with the required size drill bits matching the hardware used.
  2. Mount the bracket to the machine.
  3. Use the 6 machine screws provided, put a drop of purple threadlocker on each screw. Install all six screws to mount the camera to the bracket, adjust for best view then tighten all screws to secure the camera view.

VHB Tape Mount

Supplies needed:

  • Mounting bracket (supplied)

  • 3M Primer Pen 94 Adhesion Promoter
  • Purple Thread Locker 222
  • 3M 4950/WI15 Scotch 4950 VHB Tape
  • Permatex 29208 The Right Stuff 1 Minute Black Gasket Maker

  1. Use 3M primer pen to apply primer to back of bracket and allow to dry.

  1. Apply VHB tape to bracket and trim to fit as necessary.

  1. Use 3M primer pen to apply the primer to the machine mounting area and let dry.

  1. Peel the VHB protective tape off and attach the mounting bracket to the primed area with firm pressure for at least 30 seconds.

  1. Run a bead of Permatex 29208 The Right Stuff 1 Minute Black Gasket Maker around the edge of the bracket to make a weatherproof, permanent mount.

  1. Put a drop of the purple threadlocker on each thread of the 6 provided machine screws. Install all six screws to mount the camera to the bracket, adjust for best view, then tighten all screws.

Important! Ensure that the microphone hole is on the bottom of the auxiliary camera to ensure it is not installed vertically or upside down.

Step 7. Connect the TennaCAM 2.0 Auxiliary Camera.

  1. Connect the extension cable (STSH343) to the TennaCAM 2.0 Auxiliary Camera’s harness (attached to the back of the Auxiliary Camera).

  1. Run the other end of the extension cable (STSH345) from the TennaCAM 2.0 Auxiliary Camera’s determined installation location, through the grommet, and into the cab.
  2. Connect the extension cable (STSH345) to the DV607 Converter Box. Hand-tighten the retention nut so the connection remains secure.

  1. Secure all cables and harness to ensure they are not in the way and will not become unplugged or tampered with.
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