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Installation Guide

GPS vehicle security, recovery  
and location awareness

Summary of Contents for Entourage CIS

Page 1: ...InstallationGuide GPS vehicle security recovery and location awareness ...

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Page 3: ... to deliver high performance GPS tracking Entourage CIS must be hard wired to a vehicle s 12VDC or 24VDC battery system Please note that Entourage CIS is designed for vehicles driven regularly and is not designed as a long term storage security solution In the box The following items are included within the Entourage CIS packaging Documentation kit 1 Entourage CIS device with built in 2 meter 6 5 ...

Page 4: ...ation location and your vehicle model Installation requires approximately 30 to 90 minutes Please read the following installation instructions before you begin Tools To install Entourage CIS you will need the following tools Automotive test light Pliers Wire strippers optional Phillips 2 Screwdriver optional Drill with a 1 8 3mm bit optional ...

Page 5: ... affect tracking of GPS satellite signals and cellular wireless communication Entourage CIS must be installed inside the interior of the vehicle Entourage CIS does not need to be mounted in direct view of satellites You may mount Entourage CIS behind plastic panels under upholstery and behind wood or fiber board Mount Entourage CIS so its top side with the logo and button faces away from the mount...

Page 6: ...e wired to a continuous source of power that is not controlled by the ignition key This ensures the internal back up battery is fully charged at all times Entourage CIS consumes approximately 20 mA of current at 12VDC This is a small current draw and is not sufficient to drain the vehicle s battery provided that the vehicle is driven regularly Entourage CIS features an internal fuse an external fu...

Page 7: ...e non switched 12V 24V wire Route the negative wire to a vehicle ground wire or chassis ground Place one of the supplied wiring taps over the vehicle s non switched 12V 24V wire Insert Entourage CIS s un stripped positive wire into the wiring tap see 1 in illustration Use pliers to compress the U contact blade connecting the two wires see 2 in illustration Close the hinged top cover until securely...

Page 8: ...not described within this document Consult an installation professional for more information Verifying installation Verifying Installation To verify the installation at any time after the Entourage CIS has been connected to power Ensure that the ignition key is in the off position Wait 5 seconds and then press and release the red Entourage CIS button If the power cable has been correctly connected...

Page 9: ...he incorrect polarity or The circuit is controlled by the ignition key Adjust the electrical connection and verify again Entourage CIS indicator light sleep mode Entourage CIS features a status indicator light sleep mode to ensure stealth operation After a few minutes the indicator lights will automatically turn off while the device continues to operate To awaken the status lights press the power ...

Page 10: ...ve for 24 hours The second mounting method uses the supplied screw fasteners Use the Entourage CIS enclosure as a template to mark the screw locations on the mounting surface Pre drill screw holes with a 1 8 3mm drill bit Holding the Entourage CIS enclosure over the pre drilled holes fasten it into place using the screws and a screw driver Tighten the screws until they are firmly in place Do not o...

Page 11: ...a cause of action in tort contract or any other doctrine of law ESCORT and the ESCORT logo are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Escort Inc in the U S Canada and or other countries and used under license Copyright 2009 Blackline GPS Corp All rights reserved Information in this document is subject to change without notice Blackline GPS reserves the right to change or improve its products a...

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