Installations

How to install the Trackstick Pro

Dash Mount

 The simplest way to use the Trackstick Pro is by plugging it into the cigarette lighter receptacle on any vehicle. Double face tape or Velcro will hold the Trackstick Pro firmly in place on the vehicles dashboard. This type of installation is ideal for travelers, sales people and anyone else wanting to track mileage or route histories. Law enforcement and government agencies can benefit from this type of installation during search and recovery efforts, disaster planning and other location specific operations.

Vehicle Mount

 For fleet applications, the provided cradle can easily be attached to the vehicle using its screw holes. In most cases, double face tape is sufficient in holding the Trackstick Pro to the side or top of any vehicle. A cable-tie or tamper proof seal can be added to protect against unwanted tampering. The cigarette lighter plug should be cut off and the remaining cable permanently wired to the vehicle.

 

Covert Installation

 

For installations that require a more discreet approach, the Trackstick Pro can be removed from its cradle and hard wired to any vehicle.

  • Cut off the cigarette lighter plug and strip back the plastic insulation.
  • Attach the red wire to the vehicle's +12 volt supply. The Trackstick Pro should have power attached at all times. Be sure NOT to hook it to a source that switches with the ignition. 
Attach the black wire to the vehicle ground.
  •  Plug the power jack into the Trackstick Pro's receptacle.
  •  Attach the USB cable to the Trackstick Pro.
  • Install the Trackstick Pro under the vehicle's dashboard with the globe facing skyward. The Trackstick Pro must have a clear view of the satellites without any metal blocking its signal. Due to safety regulations, all modern vehicle dashboards are made of plastic and will not interfere with the Trackstick Pro's satellite reception. Be sure that there is no metal insulation from air ducts or other objects that could interfere with the operation.
  • The USB cable can easily be hidden under the dash for later data retrieval via a laptop computer or the entire Trackstick Pro can be removed during download if the vehicle layout permits.

Using Trackstick Pro When power is applied to the Trackstick Pro, it will begin trying to communicate with satellites. Once a valid location is calculated, the LED on the top of the unit will begin blinking green. There is nothing else to do. Th