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GPS tracker installation guide

GPS Tracker Installation Guide

Correct placement, safe wiring and reliable GNSS reception for cars, motorcycles, boats and commercial vehicles.

Installing in a car

For the best reception, choose a protected spot inside the cabin, high up and near the windscreen.

Recommended: behind the dashboard
1

Recommended mounting points

Behind the dashboard, above the glovebox, or under a plastic trim panel near the windscreen.

2

Areas to avoid

Away from heat, moisture, moving parts, heavy wiring looms and substantial metal obstructions.

3

Correct orientation

The label or logo face should point towards the sky or the windscreen, as the model's manual specifies.

4

Avoid metal obstructions

Keep the device away from metal beams, brackets and closed metal covers, all of which weaken GNSS.

5

Protection from moisture

Choose a dry location and protect the connections and cable runs from water and condensation.

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Fuse the supply

Fit an appropriate fuse close to the start of the positive feed, and secure the wiring properly.

7

Away from strong interference

Avoid amplifiers, subwoofers, high-current wiring and other likely sources of electromagnetic interference.

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Check after installation

Confirm the device is online, the position is right, the supply voltage and ignition state read correctly, then take a short test drive.

Important: Pinouts, wire colours, GNSS antenna position and permitted voltages differ from device to device. Always follow the official manual for the specific tracker.

Installing on a motorcycle

Concealed placement, protection from vibration and moisture, away from the engine and exhaust.

Recommended: under a plastic panel
1

Mounting points

Under the seat, in the tail section, or behind a plastic panel, away from large metal parts.

2

Areas to avoid

Away from the engine, the exhaust, a metal fuel tank, the wheels and anywhere water collects.

3

Correct orientation

Wherever possible, the label or logo face should point upwards through plastic.

4

Do not enclose it in metal

Do not shut the tracker under a metal fuel tank or inside a closed metal frame.

5

Moisture & vibration

Secure the device well and protect the connections from water, chafing and constant vibration.

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Fuse near the battery

Fit the fuse as close as you can to the original power source.

7

Away from powerful audio

On touring motorcycles, keep clear of amplifiers, speakers and heavy audio wiring.

8

Function check

Check position, power, ignition and a stable online connection before handing the bike back.

Installing on a boat

A dry, high position, protection from salt water, and clear GNSS reception through fibreglass or glass.

Recommended: a dry cabin
1

A dry, protected position

In a cabin or a fibreglass-protected space, as high as possible and with an unobstructed view of the sky.

2

Unsuitable areas

Away from the engine room, the bilge, battery fumes and metal bulkheads.

3

Correct orientation

The active GNSS face should point upwards. Fibreglass and glass are usually better than metal covers.

4

Avoid metal obstructions

Keep clear of stainless panels, metal housings and large cable bundles.

5

Moisture & salt

Use protected cable runs and properly sealed connections.

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Marine-grade fuse

Fit a suitable fuse near the battery or the distribution panel.

7

Away from VHF & audio

Keep clear of amplifiers, VHF sets, antenna boosters and heavy audio wiring.

8

Check before casting off

Check the GNSS position, the online connection, the supply and the engine state before departure.

Installing in a truck or van

A protected position in the cab, clear GNSS reception, a stable supply and correct ignition detection.

Recommended: high in the cab
1

Mounting points

High in the cab, behind the dashboard, or under a plastic panel with good reception.

2

Unsuitable areas

Away from the engine bay, heating elements, metal panels and high-current wiring.

3

Correct orientation

The GNSS face should have as clear a view as possible towards the top of the cab or the windscreen.

4

Metal obstructions

Avoid metal beams, tachograph housings, converters and closed metal compartments.

5

Moisture & wear

Protect the tracker and its cables from water, sharp edges, vibration and service access points.

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6

Supply fuse

Protect the positive feed with the right fuse, close to the original source.

7

Interference

Keep clear of heavy electrical installations, converters, audio and RF equipment.

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Final check

Confirm the live position, the online state, the voltage and a correct ignition reading before handing the vehicle back.

Technical check before the vehicle is handed back

Before the car, motorcycle, boat or truck leaves the installer, we recommend completing the final functional check together with GPScom technical support. That is how we confirm the device is online, that power and ignition are being read correctly, and that the position is showing normally on the platform.

Call GPScom Support: 2310 944433
Important technical note: This guide describes general installation principles and does not replace the manufacturer's instructions. The exact wiring, terminal names, permitted electrical loads, inputs and outputs and compatible peripherals differ from model to model. Before making any connection, check the official manual for that specific device and its installation pinout.
Need help with the installation?

GPScom technical support • 2310 944433 • gpscom.gr