Installation

HARDWIRED

OBD2

BATTERY POWERED


Hardwired

Recommended mounting location

Car Dashboard Diagram Top View GPS Tracker Installation
Wiring diagram
BlackOwl Hardwired GPS Tracker Wiring Diagram
  •  BlackOwl Hardwired trackers features high sensitivity internal antennas for discreet installation, however shielding from the vehicle body and other components may impact both GPS and cellular signal strength.
  • Your tracker should only be installed by a licensed autoelectrician.
  • For the best signal mount your tracker behind the A pillar trim or underneath the dashboard as close as possible to the windscreen.
  • Do not install on top of dashboard or in an area subject to high temperatures/direct sunlight. Do not expose tracker to moisture.
  • Connecting wires
  • Wires should be fastened to stable wires or other non-moving parts. Any heat emitting and/or moving objects should be kept away from the wires.
  • There should be no exposed wires. If factory isolation was removed while connecting wires, the isolation material should be applied.
  • If the wires are placed in the exterior or in places where they can be damaged or exposed to heat, humidity, dirt, etc., additional isolation should be applied and the wires should not be loose.
  • Wires cannot be connected to the board computers or control units.
  • Connecting power source
    • Be sure that after the car computer goes to sleep mode, power might be still available on the power wires. Depending on car, this may happen in 5 to 30 minutes period.
    • When module is connected, measure voltage again to make sure it did not decrease.
    • It is recommended to connect to the main power cable in the fuse box.
    • 3 A, 125 V external fuse shall be used.
  • Connecting ignition wire
    • Be sure to check if it is a real ignition wire i. e. power does not disappear after starting the engine.
    • Check if this is not an ACC wire (when key is in the first position, most of the vehicle electronics are available).
    • Check if power is still available when you turn off any of vehicles devices.
    • Ignition is connected to the ignition relay output. As alternative, any other relay, which has power output when ignition is on, may be chosen.
  • Connecting ground wire
    • Ground wire is connected to the vehicle frame or metal parts that are fixed to the frame.
    • If the wire is fixed with the bolt, the loop must be connected to the end of the wire.
    • For better contact scrub paint from the spot where loop is going to be connected.
PAY ATTENTION! Connecting the power supply must be carried out in a very low impedance point of on-board vehicle network. These points in the car are the battery terminals. Therefore, we recommend connecting the power of your tracker (GND and POWER wires) directly to the battery terminals. Another valid option is to connect the wires to the main POWER cable inside the fuse box (if there is none, then to the power supply where the fuses of vehicle’s computer are), GND wire must be connected in a special point, designed to connect GND vehicle computer. Connecting the GND at an arbitrary point to the mass of the car is unacceptable, as static and dynamic potentials on the line GND will be unpredictable, which can lead to an unstable tracker operation and even its failure.
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          OBD2

          GPS Tracker Installation OBD2 Port

          Step Instructions
          1 Locate your vehicle's OBD2 port. This is usually found in the driver's side footwell.
          2 Gently plug your tracking device into your vehicle's OBD2 port.
          3 If required, use the optional splitter cable to hide the unit.
          4 Service technicians can still access vehicle diagnostic information using the second female OBD2 port on the splitter cable without disconnecting your tracker.

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          Battery Powered

          STANDARD HOUSING


          Step Instructions
          1 Using a pry tool, gently open the housing.
          2 Insert 3x AAA batteries, ensuring polarity is correct (we recommend Energizer Lithium for maximum performance as their discharge curve is superior to alkaline batteries).
          3 If inserted correctly, the LED light will flash.
          4 Gently close the housing, ensuring all edges snap shut.

          RUGGED HOUSING (SMALL)


          Step Instructions
          1 Using a Phillips head screwdriver, loosen all 6 screws and gently open the housing. Do not tamper with the rubber seal.
          2 Insert 3x AAA batteries, ensuring polarity is correct (we recommend Energizer Lithium for maximum performance as their discharge curve is superior to alkaline batteries).
          3 If inserted correctly, the LED light will flash.
          4 Gently close the housing and tighten all screws to ensure there are no gaps.

          RUGGED HOUSING (LARGE)



          Step Instructions
          1 Using the supplied Torx tool, loosen all 6 screws and gently open the housing. Do not tamper with the rubber seal.
          2 Insert 3x AA batteries, ensuring polarity is correct (we recommend Energizer Lithium for maximum performance as their discharge curve is superior to alkaline batteries).
          3 If inserted correctly, the LED light will flash.
          4 Gently close the housing and tighten all screws to ensure there are no gaps.
          5 Ensure you keep the Torx tool for when batteries need replacing.


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