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Introduction
Before Installing
This guide covers the installation of the DiyTrack device to ensure a safe and functional install of the unit by either a
Professional or novice installer
Prior to the installation process, thoroughly review this guide and adhere to the following:
- Use only a Digital or Analog Volt Meter - DO NOT USE TEST LIGHT!
- Check for possible installation locations for the tracker unit prior to permanent installation.
- Make sure that the installation process does not cause damage to any motorcycle hose, electrical loom,
or cause physical damage to the motorcycle
- Make note of the unit mobile and serial numbers prior to installation.
- Prior to installing this device, disconnect the motorcycle battery
- Make sure the device and all associated cables are securely mounted and do not impede any of the motorcycles’s controls.
- Ensure all connections are properly soldered and insulated, all un-used cables must be properly insulated.
- Use high quality electrical tape and shrink tubing were necessary
motorcycle
panel disassembly, and any other mechanical aspects of the motorcycle
Thank you for purchasing our “DiyTracker”
Each unit has been manufactored to the highest quality to ensure reliability and ease of use.
GPS Fundamentals
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There is a minimum of 24 operational GPS satellites at all times. The satellites, operated by the U.S. Air Force, orbit the earth every
12 hours. Each GPS satellite transmits data that indicates its location and the current time. All GPS satellites synchronize operations
so that these repeating signals are transmitted at the same instant. The signals, moving at the speed of light, arrive at a GPS receiver
determined by determining the amount of time it takes for their signals to reach the receiver.
When the receiver determines the distance to at least four GPS satellites, it can by triangulation, calculate its position in
three dimensions.
To ensure the GPS unit receives enough satellite signals at an acceptable signal strength, it must be mounted so that it has a
clear view of the sky. In hidden locations, such as under the fairing or seat, it is important to keep any metal interference as far as
While GPS data collection has improved in ease and speed, some obstacles remain. Solid or dense objects can block GPS signals.
Wet trees with heavy branches and leaves can mask or attenuate GPS signals. Mountains and buildings can block satellite transmission.
users should be aware of obvious multipath environments.
possible from the top portion (map picture) of the GPS unit so that the most accurate position can be calculated.
All GPS Trackers require a SIM card
To get the location data from the GPS tracking unit to a users computer some transmission channel is required.
The Tracker uses GPRS and only sends a very small amount of data.
