Keypad access can be used on both EquipmentShare rental equipment and customer-owned assets equipped with T3-compatible keypads.
Follow the steps below to start your machine using your assigned keycode.
Quick Start (Most Common Setup)
Pull out all E-Stop buttons.
Enter your assigned code.
Press ENTER.
Press START (if available).
If the machine does not start, check the LED indicators below.
Where to Find Your Keycode
Your keycode is assigned when the rental begins.
You can find it:
In the on-rent email sent to the rental order creator
In T3 on the Rentals page
By creating a custom keycode in T3 (see Creating an Access Keycode)
Starting Equipment by Keypad Type
Identify your keypad layout below and follow the matching instructions.
Keypads with ENTER Only
Used on electric-driven scissors or machines with ON/OFF-only keyswitch functions.
To Start
Pull out all E-Stop buttons.
Enter your assigned code.
Press ENTER to operate.
To Turn Off
Press OFF.
Note: If the original keyswitch is still installed, the key will not function until a valid code is entered.
LED Indicators
Status | LED Behavior |
Button press | LED 2 Blue |
Invalid code | LED 1 Flashing Red |
Valid code | LED 1 Green |
Communication error with tracker | LED 3 Flashing Red |
Communication error with ECM-01 CAN | LEDs 1, 3, and 4 Flashing Red + LED 2 Blue |
Keypads with START and ENTER
Used on machines with a mechanical keyswitch that starts the engine.
To Start
Pull out all E-Stop buttons.
Enter the assigned code.
Press ENTER to activate ignition/accessory controls.
Press START to start the engine.
To Turn Off
Press OFF.
LED Indicators
Status | LED Behavior |
Button press | LED 2 Blue |
Invalid code | LED 1 Flashing Red |
Valid code entered | LED 2 Solid Blue + LED 4 Solid Green |
START pressed | LED 2 Solid Green + LED 4 Solid Green |
Communication error with tracker | LED 3 Flashing Red |
Communication error with ECM-01 CAN | LEDs 1, 3, and 4 Flashing Red + LED 2 Blue |
Keypads with GRND and PLTFM
Used on aerial equipment including scissor lifts. The keypad defaults to GRND mode after successful code entry.
To Start in Ground Mode
Pull out all E-Stop buttons.
Enter the assigned code.
Press ENTER.
To Switch to Platform Mode
Enter the assigned code.
Press PLTFM before entering the basket.
To Turn Off
Press OFF.
LED Indicators
Status | LED Behavior |
Button press | LED 2 Blue |
Invalid code | LED 1 Flashing Red |
Ground mode active | LED 1 Solid Green + LED 4 Solid Green |
Platform mode active | LED 2 Solid Green + LED 4 Solid Green |
Communication error with tracker | LED 3 Flashing Red |
Communication error with ECM-01 CAN | LEDs 1, 3, and 4 Flashing Red + LED 2 Blue |
Keypads with GLOW
Used on machines equipped with glow plug or grid heater functionality.
To Start
Pull out all E-Stop buttons.
Enter the assigned code.
Press ENTER.
Press and hold GLOW for 5–10 seconds to preheat.
Press START to start the engine.
To Turn Off
Press OFF.
LED Indicators
Status | LED Behavior |
Button press | LED 2 Blue |
Invalid code | LED 1 Flashing Red |
Valid code entered | LED 1 Solid Yellow + LED 2 Solid Blue + LED 4 Solid Green |
GLOW held | LED 1 Solid Green + LED 2 Solid Blue + LED 4 Solid Green |
GLOW held and released | LED 1 Solid Yellow + LED 2 Solid Blue + LED 3 Solid Green |
START pressed | LED 2 Solid Green + LED 4 Solid Green |
START held | LED 1 Solid Yellow + LED 2 Solid Light Blue + LED 3 Solid |
Communication error with tracker | LED 3 Flashing Red |
Communication error with ECM-01 CAN | LEDs 1, 3, and 4 Flashing Red + LED 2 Blue |
Turning the Machine Off
To turn off the machine:
Press OFF on the keypad, or
Use the E-Stop buttons
Important: If the E-Stop button remains pulled out, ignition power may remain active and drain the battery.
Troubleshooting
Machine Does Not Start
Confirm all E-Stop buttons are pulled out
Confirm the code was entered correctly
Verify the keypad LED behavior
Verify the keypad has the correct keycodes assigned in T3
Flashing Red LED 1
An invalid code was entered. Re-enter the code carefully.
Flashing LED 3
The keypad has lost communication with the tracker. Contact support if the issue persists.
LEDs 1, 3, and 4 Flashing Red with LED 2 Blue
The keypad has lost communication with the ECM-01 CAN module.
Contact support if the issue persists.