User's Manual

DRAFT TrimTrac 1.5 Technical Manual v0.3ab 38
Vehicle Placement Guidelines
1. Placing the TrimTrac 1.5, or the optional external GPS antenna, where
it has a clear view of the sky unobstructed by metal will maximize its
ability to determine its location. Under no circumstances should the
TrimTrac 1.5 be placed where it is subjected to extreme environmental
conditions (temperature, vibration, water). For instance:
a. DO NOT Leave the TrimTrac 1.5 on the dashboard exposed to
direct sunlight
b. DO NOT mount it inside the engine compartment
c. DO NOT subject it to direct water spray from the vehicle
wheels.
2. Typical placement locations for the TrimTrac 1.5 include:
a. Temporary use on the dashboard or rear window package shelf;
provided, however, that it is securely fasten down and
protected from direct sunlight.
b. In the glove box.
c. Under a passenger seat.
Unless the optional external GPS antenna is used, it is not
recommended that the TrimTrac 1.5 be placed in the trunk or boot of
the vehicle.
3. Depending upon how the TrimTrac 1.5 is configured to operate,
placement within the vehicle can have a significant impact on battery
life and, as shown in Figure 1, the number of position reports that are
generated. Actual results will vary.