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User’s Guide

Installation and Operating Instructions

Summary of Contents for MT-18

Page 1: ...REAL TIME GPS TRACKING AND MONITORING SYSTEM It s LIVE Vehicle Tracking Anytime Anywhere in REAL TIME User s Guide Installation and Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...All rights reserved 2011 DIY TRACKER Contents 2 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 HARDWARE AND ACCESSORIES 4 INSTALLATION PROCESS 5 WIRING DIAGRAM 6 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING 8 WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER 9 ...

Page 3: ...racking unit to a users computer some transmission channel is required Don t panic it will not cost a premium The Tracker uses GPRS and only sends a very small amount of data Your Tracker is already fitted with a Pre Paid Simcard 3 There is a minimum of 24 operational GPS satellites at all times The satellites operated by the U S Air Force orbit the earth every 12 hours Each GPS satellite transmit...

Page 4: ... Digital Multimeter Screwdriver set Pliers Electrical tape Side cutters wire cutters Terminal crimpers Flashlight Soldering iron and solder WARNING It is highly recommended that a Digital Multimeter be used when probing electrical systems on a motorcycle to prevent damage to factory components 4 Correct wire cable joining method Solder and insulate all connections Crimping should be avoided wherev...

Page 5: ...nted so it will not be exposed to or get damaged from people or objects To ensure the GPS unit receives enough satellite signals at an acceptable signal strength it must be mounted so that it has a clear view of the sky In hidden locations such as under the fairing or seat it is important to keep any metal interference as far as possible from the top portion of the GPS unit so that the most accura...

Page 6: ...ve wire that you cut E Connect the green wire of the relay 87a to one end of the positive wire that you cut Power cut relay Optional connection This connection is to remotely immobilise your bike Please be cautious if installing this optional immobiliser function as large currents are carried when starting the motorcycle and we would hate for you to have an unplanned motorcycle stop due to an inst...

Page 7: ...Turn the ignition key to the ON position If your meter reads 12 24VDC go to the next step if not probe another wire 5 Now turn the key to the start position The meter display should stay steady 12 24v not dropping by more than a few tenths of a volt If it drops close to or all the way to 0 zero go back to step 3 If it stays steady at 12 24v you have the ignition wire Ground Connection Black Wire R...

Page 8: ...nput to the unit A positive voltage should be measured on the terminal of the unit when measuring between the terminal and the terminal or chassis ground This voltage should also measure 12 24v Correct the wiring to assure the correct polarity and the correct voltage level Unit Does Not Find Cellular Service The main cause of this is poor signal strength due to shielding Move the motorcycle outsid...

Page 9: ...TNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TITLE NON INFRINGEMENT AND NON OBSOLESCENCE THE FOREGOING WARRANTY FURTHERMORE DOES NOT COVER DIY TRACK DEVICES THAT A HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED MAINTAINED OR SERVICED B HAVE BEEN TAMPERED WITH OR DEFACED OR C HAVE BEEN SUBJECTED TO ABUSE D TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SURGE OR A HOSTILE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT No Warranty Services ALL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH DIY TRACK DEVI...

Page 10: ... A total of 3 mobile numbers can be programmed into the tracking unit to receive alerts Replace mobilenumber with your own mobile numbers 44mobilenumber B44mobilenumber C44mobilenumber 1234 A44721273167 B44789292882 C44843623686 The mobile numbers 0721273167 and 0789292882 and 0843623686 will now be the authorised numbers Please note Example SMS The SMS must be sent exactly like the above example ...

Page 11: ...e above example with NO spaces If the relay is installed see page 7 then an alert number can send SMS commands to the TellMe unit to immobilise the motorcycle To restore power to the the motorcycle 1234 K Send SMS Immobilize the bike Please note The SMS must be sent exactly like the above example with NO spaces 1234 GMT 0000 SMS Set Local Time 11 ...

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