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Installation

Tools Required​

  • Screwdriver (for mounting bracket, if applicable)
  • Wire stripper / crimping tool
  • Cable ties
  • Multimeter (for verifying wiring)

Mounting​

  1. Select a mounting location that is:
    • Protected from direct water exposure
    • Away from sources of excessive heat (> 70 °C ambient)
  2. Secure the device using the mounting hardware or the cable ties.
  3. Ensure enough clearance for harness routing and service access.

Wiring​

Power​

Connect the device to a switched or permanent 12 V / 24 V DC supply from the vehicle harness. Refer to the pinout diagram in the Inputs/Outputs section.

Direct battery power connection

If the vehicle uses a main battery switch, either of these options can be used:

  1. Connect before the main switch (device remains powered when the switch is OFF).

Power connected before main switch

  1. Connect after the main switch (device turns off with the main switch).

Power connected after main switch

tip

Use a fused connection (3 A recommended) to protect both the vehicle harness and the device.

Digital Input (IP1)​

The most common use of IP1 is a panic button:

Digital input wiring (IP1)

Electrical states:

Logical StateElectrical State
Active0V to 2V
Inactive2.5V to 30V or open

Adjust your event equation accordingly. Many installations wire IP1 to a 0 V active-low button.

Digital Outputs (XP1 / XP2)​

The outputs are open-collector. Connect the load between the output and the supply voltage:

Digital output wiring (XP1/XP2)

caution

Maximum output current: see Specifications. Do not exceed rated limits. Outputs are protected against over-temperature (165 °C cutoff).

Initial Configuration​

After installation, connect to the device via:

  1. TCP socket
  2. RS-232 serial port — At 115200 8n1.

Verify the installation with:

>QVR<          ← Query firmware version
>QST<          ← Query GNSS status
>QXANS<        ← Query network status

See Getting Started for a complete first-time setup guide.