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Btracking BT-1200 Installation Manual 

 

BEFORE INSTALLING  

Prior to the installation process, thoroughly review and adhere to the following  

items.  

 

 

 

  

 

Use only a Digital or Analog Volt Meter - DO NOT USE TEST LIGHT!  

 

Check for possible installation locations for the GPS unit prior to permanent installation.  

ALWAYS LOOK BEFORE DRILLING. Make sure that the installation process does not cause damage to any 

vehicle hose, electrical loom, or to any part of the vehicle.  

Make note of the unit serial number prior to installation.  

 

Prior to working on any part of the dashboard (instrument cluster, center console, glove box, etc.), remove 

the negative and positive terminal from the battery to deactivate the sensors for the airbags. Refer to the 

Owner’s Manual and to a Shop Manual for the vehicle for specific instructions in the temporary 

deactivation process. 

  

DO NOT place objects, including communication equipment, in the area over the airbag or near the airbag 

deployment area.  

 

Refer to the Owners Manual and to a Shop Manual of the vehicle for specific information related to the 

electrical wiring, interior disassembly, and any other mechanical aspects of the vehicle.  

 

 

TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION  

 

Metric and standard socket set  

 

Screwdriver set  

 

Side cutters, wire cutters  

 

Wire strippers  

 

Pliers  

 

Terminal crimpers  

 

Digital Multimeter  

 

Electrical tape  

 

Flashlight  

 

 

 

Warning: It is highly recommended that a Digital Multimeter be used when probing electrical systems in the 
vehicle to prevent damage to factory components. 

 

 

 

 

Содержание BT-1200

Страница 1: ...BT 1200 Install Guide Last Updated January 29 2014 ...

Страница 2: ...ools Needed For Installation 3 GPS Fundamentals 4 Checking the Contents of the Box 4 Installing and Mounting the GPS Unit 5 Cable Interface 6 12 VDC Power Connection 6 Ground Connection 6 Activating the BT 1200 Unit 7 Troubleshooting Chart 8 ...

Страница 3: ...nal from the battery to deactivate the sensors for the airbags Refer to the Owner s Manual and to a Shop Manual for the vehicle for specific instructions in the temporary deactivation process DO NOT place objects including communication equipment in the area over the airbag or near the airbag deployment area Refer to the Owners Manual and to a Shop Manual of the vehicle for specific information re...

Страница 4: ...le signal strength it must be mounted so that it has a clear view of the sky In hidden locations such as under the dash a clear view can be challenging In these locations it is important to keep any metal interference as far as possible from the top portion of the GPS unit so that the most accurate position can be calculated While GPS data collection has improved in ease and speed some obstacles r...

Страница 5: ... socket or refer unit battery You can also mount the device on the front of the trailer as pictured below For refrigerated trailers the device can be mounted inside the refer shroud and you can use the refer units battery for the external power source WARNING Any metal structure can affect the accuracy of the GPS signals and prevent normal operation Location of the GPS unit is critical to the oper...

Страница 6: ...cle SAE J560 and J1067 Wiring Circuits Note Trailer trackers are shipped with NO charge on the internal battery The trailer must be attached to a truck for it to be powered it takes 24 48 hours to ompletely charge the internal battery Note It is imperative that the units wiring is connected to pins that will be powered by ALL trucks in your fleet Use a multimeter to check the connection coming fro...

Страница 7: ...message While waiting for the power up message collect the following information before calling in 855 438 4771 option2 for activating the unit Account ID Vehicle Name Device IMEI number Please verify with tech support that the device has been activated and is working properly before putting the unit back in service Orange LED Status GSM GPRS Cellular Communications Green LED Status GPS Communicat...

Страница 8: ...his is poor signal strength due to shielding or coverage Make sure the GSM Orange light is solid move the unit outside the building and or outside of vehicle if necessary and re apply power to the unit Move vehicle to acquire better signal if necessary Contact tech support if problem persists Unit Does Not Receive a GPS Signal The GPS receiver is unable to lock into the satellites or receive signa...

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