MINING RECORDER AND The Newtrax OnBoard for mining applications is a stand-

alone data, recorder and a wireless router.

WIRELESS ROUTER Robust, resistant to water, dust, shocks and vibration, and
used with Newtrax’s heavy duty cabling series, it is well
suited to the harsh mining environment.
Compatible with mining equipment protocols, it records,
MRU1K8-HN1 stores and transmits data collected from sensors and the
CAN bus to the telemetry server, and can also be used as a
mobile hotspot.
The built-in components of the Newtrax OnBoard
feature a GPS, and allow for cellular, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
communication.
The Newtrax OnBoard features ports that allow connecting
an additional communication module (ex. satellite – Iridium),
IDN modules (Newtrax Device Network), and up to 8 external
sensors.

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FEATURES MRU1K8-HN1

• Supports mining equipment protocols • GPS

• Compatible with MineTrax™ communication modules -- differential mode capability – SBAS
• Small size, light weight, rugged sealed anodized -- up to 2 m position accuracy
aluminum enclosure resistant to dust, water and
-- high sensitivity tracking, small time to first fix
petroleum products
• Compatible to Newtrax Instruments’:
• Excellent immunity to electromagnetic and interference
and conducted emissions -- external sensors (SENxxx, DTCxxx, MODxxx)
• 512 MB memory – data retention in case of power loss -- Newtrax Device Network modules (IDNxxx)
(optional 4 GB upgrade is available)
-- external communication modules (COMxxx)
• Low power consumption
Internal sensors
• Shutdown and wakeup functionality
• Built-in overvoltage protection circuit • 3 accelerometers for measuring forces on lateral,
longitudinal and vertical axes (±2 G or ±6 G scale)
• Voltage range – 9 V to 32 V, cold cranking tolerant
(6.5 V) • Temperature and voltage

• Wide operating temperature range – -40° to 75°C External ports

• IP65 compliant
• Diagnostic ports
MIL-STD- 810F and SAE J1455 standards ¹
-- 3 CAN bus ports (HS-CAN 2.0A/B)
• FCC, IC and PTCRB certified
-- 1 SAE J1708 bus port
• Over-the- air (OTA) software updates
• Communication RS232 port (COM), allows for an
• Wi-Fi – WLAN 802.11 b/g/n
alternate mode of communication (ex. satellite)
• Bluetooth – 2.1+EDR, BLE 4.0
• 8 universal sensor inputs
• Cellular communication
-- analog, frequency, counters and state
-- North America
• Shutdown
-- UMTS/HSPA+ (800/850, AWS1700, 1900)
• USB 2.0 full-speed
-- Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE
• Ethernet

¹ See specification table for details

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OPERATION DETAILS
Grounding
The recorder is designed to redistribute power to
connected peripherals using a star ground design to avoid
ground looping. The power ground is the only reference
in the chain. When grounding connected peripherals,
make sure they have proper isolation, paying attention to
peripheral casings that can be a source of ground loop.
Circuit Protection
The recorder features built-in auto-reset fuses that provide
circuit protection by input/output group (communication,
Newtrax Device Network, external sensors). In the event
of a short circuit on a component, all components of the
group lose power. In the event of simultaneous damage on
a number of components, the recorder may cut its main
power supply and cease operation. The system returns to
normal operation when the short circuit is repaired. Allow
sufficient time for the auto-reset fuses to cool down. The
recorder also includes protection against reverse polarity
and over-voltage supply. In the event of reverse polarity
(≤ 70V) or voltage outside operating range (32 – 70V),
the recorder automatically shuts down to avoid damage,
and resumes operation when voltage returns to operating
range. If voltage rises above 70 volts, the risk of permanent
damage is high.
EMI/RFI Protection
All power and signal wires connected to the system are
shielded and filtered against electromagnetic/radio
frequency interference to offer the best data collection in
highly radiated environments. All of Newtrax’s recorders
and peripherals undergo rigorous EMI/RFI testing to ensure
the system’s reliability in the harshest of environments.
Vehicle Data Ports (CAN)
The CAN 2.0 A/2.0B ports are capable of recording
information from:
• Diagnostic on CAN (ISO 15765)
• OBD on CAN SAE J1979
• SAE J1939
• CAN Bus compatible electronic devices
• Single frame broadcast messages with standard (11-
bit) or extended (29-bit) identifiers
The SAE J1708 port is capable of recording information from
SAE J1708/SAE J1587 and SAE J1922 data links.
Note: only 3 diagnostic ports can be activated
simultaneously
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Internal Accelerometers
The 3 accelerometers measure the longitudinal, lateral
and vertical g-forces the recorder is subjected to. The
recorder can be configured to use a 2 g or 6 g scale. The
accelerometer data is filtered using a 10 Hz low-pass filter.
Universal Sensor Inputs
The universal sensor inputs can be individually configured
as analog or digital inputs.
In analog mode, the input measures a single ended voltage
level (0 to 5 volts) and features:
• A built-in, 2 kHz anti-aliasing hardware filter
• A configurable digital Butterworth or Bessel filter
In digital mode, the input measures a signal period,
frequency or state.
The group of universal sensor inputs can be also be
configured for either pull-up resistance or pull-down
resistance.
Shutdown Timer
The recorder features a shutdown timer that can be used to
automatically power off the recorder after a set amount of
time, in order to avoid battery drainage. The shutdown timer
delay is configurable.
The recorder comes with a shutdown cable that includes an
in-line 2 amp mini fuse (automotive) in a fuse holder.
The shutdown timer is active only if the shutdown cable is
connected to the recorder’s main harness. If no shutdown
cable is connected, the recorder remains powered on at all
times.
When active, the shutdown timer reacts to variations in
voltage.
• When ground or an open signal is detected, the
countdown to power shutdown begins. (power
consumption is less than 1 µA after shutdown)
• When a high signal level (3 to 35 Vdc) is detected, the
timer is reset and the recorder is powered on.
Wake-up Feature
The recorder includes a wake-up feature that can be used
to communicate with the system server at regular intervals.
Designed to work in conjunction with the shutdown timer,
the wake-up feature lets system users know that the
recorder is still functional, although it has been shut down.
The wake-up time interval and duration are configurable.
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INSTALLATION
The following instructions provide a basic guideline for the
installation. For detailed instructions, refer to the Newtrax
OnBoard Installation Guide.
For Installation using Newtrax’s heavy duty enclosure box,
refer to ACCBOX-HD3 datasheet.
Installing the recorder using heavy duty harness HRNM1K-HD2.
Note: When routing cables, remain at least 20cm (8”) away
from high interference electrical devices, such as ignition
coils, plug leads, high-current leads, antennas and high
emission electronic modules. Do not bend the cable with
a curvature radius smaller than 40mm (1.60 in.) and verify
that cables are not pinched or stretched by moving parts.
Configuration:
Use Newtrax’s configuration software.
For detailed instructions, refer to the configuration software
User Guide. Also refer to the detailed Installation Guide
provided for your specific installation.
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1. Fix the recorder to the vehicle chassis.
Fixation with screws through the recorder’s
base plate should be preferred. If this type of
fixation is not possible, fix the recorder using the
supplied Velcro installation kit, following the instructions
in APPENDIX A of this datasheet.
2. Attach the main cable harness (HRNM1K-HD2) to
the recorder.
3. C
 onnect the main harness’ vehicle data and power cable
(VDP) to the vehicle’s diagnostic connector, using the
appropriate connector cable (VDPxxx) for the vehicle
you are installing. Refer to the VDP cable’s datasheet for
detailed installation instructions.
4. Connect the main harness’ shutdown cable (SHTDWN)
to the vehicle’s power switch (ex. ignition), using the
required shutdown connection cable (SHTDWN-FLY- Lxx).
5. Connect the GPS, cellular, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antennas
to the recorder’s SMA connectors, using an SMA
connector torque wrench specially designed for this
purpose (ACCTOL-TWS).
Warning:
Place antennas at a minimum distance of 20 cm from the
vehicle’s operator. Antennas must not be collocated with
antenna transmitters that are not approved by Newtrax.
6. If the system must be connected to a CAN data source
other that of the VDP connection, connect the main
harness’ CAN3 cable to the vehicle’s data source, using
the required CAN connection cable.
7. If your system includes any Newtrax Device Network units,
connect the main harness’ Newtrax Data Network (IDN)
cable to an IDN unit (IDNxxx). Connect any additional IDN
units to the end of the chain, and place a termination
connector (IDNTR1) at the end of the network. Refer to the
IDN unit datasheets for detailed installation instructions.
8. I f your system includes an external communication unit,
connect the main harness’ communication cable (COM1)
to the communication unit (COMxxx) - refer to the COM
unit’s datasheet for detailed installation instructions
9. If your installation includes external sensors, attach the
sensor cable harness (HRNS1K-HD2- V8R) to the recorder,
and connect the sensor harness cables (A1 A8) to the
sensor units (SENxxx, DTCxxx, MODxxx).
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DESCRIPTION MIN TYPICAL MAX UNIT

Electrical Specifications
VDP (Vehicle Data and Power)
Input voltage - V in ² 9 32 V
Input current @ 12.0 V ³
Router mode 290 mA
Router mode – Cellular disabled 230 mA
Client mode – WiFi 250 mA
Client mode – Ethernet 230 mA
Input current @ 24.0 V ³
Router mode 160 mA
Router mode – Cellular disabled 120 mA
Client mode – WiFi 130 mA
Client mode – Ethernet 120 mA
IDN (Newtrax Device Network)
Output voltage Vin V
Total output current Vin-0.5 500 mA
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature -40 (-40) 75 (167) °C (°F)
Storage temperature -40 (-40) 85 (185) °C (°F)
External Antenna connectors
WiFi Standard RPSMA 50 Ohm
Cellular Standard SMA 50 Ohm
GPS Standard SMA 50 Ohm
Diagnostic Ports
HSCAN Interface (TI SN65HVD1050D)
Standard ISO 11898-2
Bit Rate 10 1000 KBit/sec
DC voltage at pin CANH/CANL -27 40 V
Transient voltage at pin CANH/CANL -200 200 V
SAE J1708 Interface (National DS36277)
Bit rate 9.6 KBit/sec
DC voltage at pin A -10 15 V
DC voltage at pin B -10 15 V
Internal accelerometer
±2G resolution X, Y and Z 0.00195 g/bit
±6G resolution X, Y and Z 0.00586 g/bit
non-linearity X, Y, Z ±2 %FS
bandwidth X, Y and Z 10 Hz
Internal temperature sensor
Accuracy over measuring range ⁴ ±2 C
Resolution 0.12207 C/bit
USB
Effective download throughput 530 KBytes/sec

² Cold cranking tolerant (6.5 V)

³ Recorder with no sensor attached

⁴ Sensor measures the recorder’s internal temperature which exceeds the

ambient temperature by 8° Celsius on average

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External sensor inputs (A1-A8)

Output voltage ⁵ Vin-0.6 Vin V
Total output current per group ⁶ 170 mA
Sampling rate per input 1/600 4000 Samp/sec
Frequency, state, counter mode:
Digital input low voltage ⁷ -35 2.4 V
Digital high voltage ⁷ 2.6 35 V
Internal pull-up resistor 1 MΩ
Input capacitance 1.7 pF
Input frequency 0.7 1000 Hz
Counter resolution 5.3333 us
Analog mode:
Analog input voltage ⁷ 0 5.0 V
Analog input voltage tolerance ⁸ -35 35 V
Analog input accuracy ±0.025 %FS
Input capacitance 1.7 pF
A/D converter resolution 1.221 mV/bit
A/D conversion time per chan. 8 us
A/D conv. time all SENA chan. 14 28 us
A/D conv. frequency 8.928 17.85 kHz
Anti-aliasing filter - Cutoff frequency 2 kHz
Cellular transceiver
HSPA+
Upload 5.76 Mbps
Download 7.2 Mbps
Frequencies
UMTS / HSPA+ bands 800/850, AWS1700, 1900 MHz
Sensitivity
UMTS -111 dBm
GSM 850/900 MHz -109 dBm
DCS 1800/ PCS 1900 MHz -110 dBm
Wi-Fi transceiver
Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
RF frequency range 2412 2472 MHz
RF data rate 1 802.11 65 Mbps
b/g/n rates
supported
Bluetooth transceiver
Standard 2.1+EDR / BLE (Bluetooth low energy)
RF frequency range 2412 2472 MHz

⁵ Voltage supplied to the sensor or detector group

⁶ Maximum current before the auto-reset fuse interrupts supply to the external
sensor group

⁷ Single-ended voltage for each input

⁸ Single-ended voltage tolerance without damaging the unit

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GPS receiver
Sensitivity
Tracking -165 dBm
Cold start -148 dBm
Differential GPS RTCM, SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN, QZSS)
Update rate 1 Hz
Position accuracy (CEP)
Fix 2.5 m
SBAS 2 m
Time to first fix - (with nominal GPS signal levels -130dBm)
Cold start 31 s
Hot start 1 s
Certifications
Electrical
Voltage input SAE J1455
Environmental
Ingress protection IP65 / SAE J1455
Low temperature MIL-STD 810G – method 502.5 / SAE J1455
High temperature MIL-STD 810G – method 501.5 / SAE J1455
Thermal shock MIL-STD 810G – method 503.5 / SAE J1455
Mechanical
Mechanical shock MIL-STD 810G – method 516.6 / SAE J1455
Random vibration MIL-STD 810G – method 514.6 / SAE J1455
Radio frequency FCC / IC / PTCRB
Mechanical Specifications
Height 44.4 (1.75) mm (in)
Depth – recorder only, no attached harness 114.3 (4.5) mm (in)
Depth – recorder with attached harness connector 166.7 (6.5) mm (in)
Width 146.0 (5.7) mm (in)
Weight 0.639 (1.4) kg(lbs)

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Fixing the Recorder on the Vehicle Using the

1. BEFORE STARTING THE INSTALLATION,
Velcro Installation Kit both the vehicle cab and equipment
Fix the recorder to the vehicle chassis using the installation temperatures must be between 15 and
30 °C for at least 20 minutes.
kit provided (ACCIK1)

2. Determine a location on the vehicle

for installing the recorder so it is
E D level, with LED indicators visible.
Choose a SMOOTH SURFACE, FREE OF
ENGRAVING OR EMBOSSING.

A
3. Using the alcohol wipe (A),
THOROUGHLY CLEAN the installation
A and recorder surfaces to remove all
traces of dirt and humidity.

C B 4. ONLY if the installation surface on the

vehicle is plastic, apply the adhesion
B and allow approximately
promoter (B)
2 minutes for drying.

5. Apply the wide Dual LockTM fastener

Be sure to follow the instructions.
C on the vehicle’s installation surface,
(C)
PRESSING FIRMLY on the strip’s entire
surface with the pressure roller
(ACCTOL-ROL).

6. Apply the two narrow Dual LockTM

D on the recorder as
fasteners (D)
illustrated, PRESSING FIRMLY on the
strips’ entire surfaces with the pressure
roller (ACCTOL-ROL).

7. WAIT 20 minutes so the fasteners’

adhesive can achieve suitable
bond strength.

8. Fix the recorder to the installation

surface, PRESSING FIRMLY until the
Dual LockTM fasteners are snapped
together with an AUDIBLE CLIC.

E to fix all cabling when the installation

9. Use the tie wraps (E)
is completed.

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