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210A GPS TRACKING
210A GPS TRACKING
INSTALLATION GUIDE
INSTALLATION GUIDE
© Directed Electronics—Vista, CA
INS210A 07-05

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  • Page 1 210A GPS TRACKING 210A GPS TRACKING INSTALLATION GUIDE INSTALLATION GUIDE © Directed Electronics—Vista, CA INS210A 07-05...

  • Page 2: Responsibility

    The GPS 210 Series Installation Manual is the exclusive property or Directed Inc. or its content suppliers and is protected by Canadian and international copyright, trademark and intellectual property laws. You may not modify, copy, reproduce, republish, post, transmit or distribute in any way material from this document without the prior permission of Directed Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Responsibility ..........2 Introduction .
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting ..........23 Transmission Unsuccessful message on Palm210: .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Satellites are in a 12-hour orbit at 12,000 miles above the earth. There are 24 satellites in the system and generally there are at least 5 satellites orbiting overhead at any one time. The GPS 210 Series relies on the signal from mul- tiple satellites to determine its location on earth.

  • Page 6: Damage To Equipment

    Damage to equipment • DO NOT install components that have been dropped, even if they appear to be functional. • Internal damage is likely to occur. Basic Tools Needed for Installation • Metric and standard socket set • Screwdriver set •...

  • Page 7: Antenna

    Antenna Antenna location is critical to the operation of the system. The antenna provid- ed is a combined GPS/RF antenna. The GPS/RF combined antenna must be mounted flat with the GPS receiver facing up (square portion on antenna). The antenna does not require a ground plane to function properly. Stealth Antenna Mounting The best location for a stealth installation is beneath the rear speaker deck panel or below the front window concealed in the dash of the vehicle.

  • Page 8: The Gps 210 Series Device

    • The GPS signals will travel through the clear glass but will be reduced if the window has any metallic coating or tint applied. • The antenna must be mounted securely so that it does not become a pro- jectile in an accident or move during normal operation. The GPS 210 Series Device The GPS 210 Series may be installed in any type of 12-volt vehicle.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Power Harness

    Connecting the Power Harness Main Harness Orange 12 Volts Constant Green 12 Volts Constant Blue 12 Volts Ignition Black (X2) Ground Green/Yellow Test (not used) The following wires require connection to the vehicle wiring harness. • Constant Power Wires (orange and green) +12VDC when the key is removed from the ignition.

  • Page 10: Feature Module

    • Ignition Sense Wire (Blue) +12VDC when the key is in the “Run/On” posi- tion only. • Ground Wire (Black) to a metal surface on the vehicle frame or kick panel. • A good ground connection must be established for the GPS 210 Series to operate properly.

  • Page 11: Wiring Color Coding

    Wiring Color Coding Starter Disable • Black (key) • White (motor) Unlock • Blue (switchable polarity) Alarm • Brown (12 volt positive siren input) Not Used • Orange © 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved...

  • Page 12: Connecting The Starter Disable Feature

    Connecting the Starter Disable Feature The Started Disable feature requires connecting the starter wire through the Feature Module. The Feature Module has a internal starter disable relay. The wire harness containing the starter wire may be located on either side of the steering column.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Door Unlock Feature

    FEATURE MODULE Connecting the Door Unlock Feature Refer to TechTip Doc 1041 for information regarding door lock interface wiring. This document can be obtained from: www.directechs.com, DirectFax 800-999- 1329, or Technical Support 800-753-0800. The feature module can produce a positive or negative unlock output. The GPS210 comes with 2 jumpers (see illustration below), one Red and one Black.

  • Page 14: Connecting The Alarm Feature

    Connecting the Alarm Feature The GPS 210 Series can connect to most vehicle’s alarm system to detect when the alarm system is triggered. The “Alarm wire” (BROWN) connects to the 12 V positive siren trigger. When the Alarm is triggered the GPS210 will send an alert to notify the user that the alarm has been triggered.

  • Page 15: Powering The Gps 210 Series

    Powering the GPS 210 Series In order for the GPS 210 Series to function properly, it needs to be connected in the following sequence. Connection Sequence 1. When power, ignition, and ground as well as the wired features from the feature module have been connected plug the feature module into the main wiring harness.

  • Page 16: Gps 210 Series Installation Testing

    4. Plug the back-up battery into the main wiring harness. NOTE: The GPS 210 Series should now be powered. There is a LED on the GPS 210 Series that should now flashing Red, refer section labeled Troubleshooting . GPS 210 Series Installation Testing Validation of the installation and performance of the GPS 210 Series can only be performed using a Palm210 with Application Software designed specifically for GPS 210 Series.

  • Page 17: Starting The Gps 210 Series Application On The Palm210

    Starting the GPS 210 Series Application on the Palm210 1. The GPS 210 Series program is automatic. To begin, tap the GPS 210 Series icon in the Applications Launcher of the Palm210. Record Vehicle VIN 2. Tap the VIN status column with the Palm210 sty- lus.

  • Page 18: 210 Status

    210 Status The following appear on the screen: , and icons. B. Send and Receive progress bars scroll to indicate the Palm210 is communicating with the GPS 210 Series. C. The Serial # of the GPS 210 Series. Verify this number with the Serial # of the GPS 210 Series.

  • Page 19: Installation Test

    D. Vehicle Battery voltage. E. Alarm state ON or OFF. F. Ignition state ON or OFF. G. GPS Status state GPS Fix or No GPS Fix. H. Cellular Reg will indicate if service has been acquired, Yes or No. I. Cellular Signal strength (dbm value). Installation Test This test verifies correct installation of the wiring harness, to ensure proper operation of the GPS 210 Series and Wired Features.

  • Page 20: Door Unlock Test (If Option Available)

    Door Unlock Test (if option available) 1. Tap the icon. The doors should unlock, and a “X” should appear on the screen. The GPS 210 produces a double pulse unlock output, to accomodate newer vehicles that require a double pulse to unlock. Starter Disable Test (if option available) 1.

  • Page 21: Alarm Test (If Option Available)

    3.Tap the icon. The vehicle should be enabled, and a “X” should appear on the screen. Attempt to start the vehicle, the engine should start. The column should be highlighted. Alarm Test (if option available) 1. Alarm Status should read “OFF”. 2.
  • Page 22 1. The GPS 210 Series should receive a Cellular Registration when powered and a GPS Fix within 5 minutes. 2. Tap the icon. This should initi- ate a final connection test on the GPS 210 Series OnLine System to ensure performance. 3.

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This section provides detailed instructions to assist in identifying the root cause of issues related to the GPS 210 Series or associated accessories. If you are unable to identify the root cause of the problem after following the steps in sequence, contact GPS 210 Series Technical Support at 1-800-753-0800.
  • Page 24 Possible Cause Action Required Verify the Palm210 is connected to the 4 pin Palm210 not connected to connector on the wiring harness of the GPS 210 Series via the serial cable and the inter- GPS 210 Series. face module. The ORANGE and GREEN power wire must be connected to a constant power source which has +12VDC with the ignition key No power to the GPS 210...

  • Page 25: No Gps Fix Message On Palm210

    No GPS Fix message on Palm210: This message occurs if the “Complete Test” icon is tapped without obtaining a GPS Fix. The vehi- cle must be running and have a clear view of the sky in order to get a GPS Fix. The GPS 210 Series should get a GPS Fix in less than 5 min- utes.

  • Page 26: No Wireless Network Message On Palm210

    No Wireless Network message on Palm210: This message occurs if the GPS 210 Series has not registered on the cellular network, or if the signal is too weak. There needs to be a local wireless network in the area for the GPS 210 Series to register.

  • Page 27: Test Incomplete Message On Palm210

    Test Incomplete message on Palm210: This message occurs if the communication test between the GPS 210 Series and GPS 210 Series fails. The purpose of the “Complete Test” function on the Palm210 is to initiate a commu- nication test between the GPS 210 Series and GPS 210 Series.

  • Page 28: Vehicle Engine Will Not Start

    Vehicle engine will not start: If the vehicle engine cranks over, or the starter solenoid makes a clicking sound, the issue is normally related to the vehicle and not the GPS 210 Series product. Possible Cause Action Required Remove power from the GPS 210 Series. Try Device is in a “Disabled”...

  • Page 29: Vin Messages

    VIN Messages: This message occurs if the scan tool does not read the bar code. Retry the scan or type the VIN in manually. This message occurs if the VIN has not been properly entered. Verify the VIN on the vehicle with the VIN on the Palm210.

  • Page 30: Led Operation

    LED Operation: Bi-Colored LED Each GPS 210 Series is equipped with one bi-colored LED. Blinking LED Color • Blinking Green: Microburst and Cellular Service are available. • Blinking Orange: Cellular Service, but not Microburst Service is available. • Blinking Red: Neither Cellular Service nor Microburst Service is available.

  • Page 31: Wireless Coverage Area

    Wireless Coverage Area: Wireless technology is required to access the GPS 210 Series. GPS 210 Series utilizes the broadest coverage area networks. There are areas within North America that have not yet been included in the wireless coverage area. If a vehicle travels out of coverage, or is in a poor cov- erage area, communication with that vehicle is unavailable until it returns to the coverage zone.

  • Page 32: Tampering With The Unit - Human Intervention

    Tampering with the Unit - Human Intervention: If the unit is tampered with - antennas (GPS or cellular) or wires disconnected, or the unit completely removed, the functionality of the system will be jeopard- ized. However, steps can be taken to prevent this from occurring. Upon instal- lation, the components should be hidden, making the system difficult to detect and tamper with.
  • Page 33 © 2005 Directed Electronics—all rights reserved...

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