Installation Manual
Connect
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Car Anywhere GSM Kit
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS:
First thing to do: You are required to go through the entire contents of this manual before the commencement of
installation. A good understanding of which control wires are to be used and their functions is essential.
4.
Mounting the module:
The
ANYWHERE GSM MODULE
should be mounted in any well hidden location within the vehicle compartment. It is
very relevant to consider avoiding positions of extreme temperatures. Acceptable positions include: behind the
dash board and behind the glove box, under the rear seat, behind rear seat, behind radio etc. Use the unit
mounting holes to fasten the unit into a fixed position. You can use small fastening screws or a plastic tie wrap to
secure unit.
Figure 6 Main Unit
5.
Mounting the Antenna:
The antenna encloses both the GSM and GPS receivers. The antenna is highly sensitive and should as much as
possible be mounted in a position that is stealth but not covered from the sky (for best GPS reception). Its
reception is highly affected by metallic shielding. Therefore avoid any location that permits any metallic covering.
Acceptable positions include behind the dash board (plastic and fiber covering does not affect the reception) or
behind the back seat but not within the hood or engine compartment.
Mounting in a visible location such as right on top of the dashboard/windscreen is not recommended if security
is the main reason for the installation. Such a location compromises the antenna in the event of a security break in.
Figure 7 GPS and GSM antenna
6.
Mounting the Microphone (optional):
If you purchased the audio microphone input connector as well as a speaker output connection. Any standard
microphone can suitably be connected to the microphone input of the unit to listen in on conversations in the
vehicle as well as communicate via voice to the vehicle from the speaker output connection (speaker and mic not
included). This can also be used as a speaker phone for the vehicle. The unit also has a GPS serial port output that
can be used as a standalone GPS input for turn by turn GPS navigation software tool in the vehicle.
GPS and GSM
receiver. Sticky pad
underside for easy
mounting.
Connections to the
Connect2Car
ANYWHERE device.
