Tag Mounting
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TM
Inc.
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Revised June 1999
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Mounting Tags to Vehicles
Required Materials
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LED
Tag
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Mounting materials – Velcro tape, double-sided tape, Mylar
enclosure
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Washable marker or pencil
Mounting locations
The first choice for mounting a Tag in a vehicle is on the upper left or
upper right side of the back window. Tags should be mounted on the
side that is closest to the Dipole Antenna.
Other mounting places include the lower right or left corner of the
windshield, behind the rearview mirror, and above either the right or
the left visor.
IMPORTANT!
Placing a Tag directly on the dashboard in very hot
climates is not recommended.
Testing for the Best Tag Location
This test is primarily for Tags that need to be mounted in the front
windshield area. This test may not be necessary for back window
mounting.
Step 1:
With the car out of range of the Road Loop Antenna, sit in
the car and locate a spot about 3 inches from the
dashboard and hold LED test tag there.
Step 2:
Turn on the car while watching the LED to see if it turns
on. (Note: this usually happens only in older vehicles with
very noisy alternators.)
Step 3:
If the Tag turns on, move the tag up ½ inch and repeat test
until the Tag no longer turns on.
Step 4:
Mark the spot you found on the windshield with some
scotch tape or a washable marker.
Note: The LED light can be hard to see in bright daylight.
Shield the LED with your hand while holding it against the
windshield.
Step 5:
Test the various positions to find the one that works best
for your installation and the vehicles involved.