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SHADOW TRACKER JR., J2, PRO AND PERFORMER

Connecting a Tracking Unit in a Vehicle

Mounting and Placement

The Shadow Tracker Tracking Units are not weather-proof, and are to be mounted inside the

vehicle’s passenger compartment. The recommended placement location is under the dashboard

or in the glove compartment, but the Unit may be placed anywhere inside the vehicles passenger

compartment, as long as it is kept out of direct sunlight.

GPS Antenna Placement

The GPS Antenna requires an unobstructed view of the sky to obtain GPS satellite acquisition;

therefore, antenna placement is critical to achieve consistent performance. The GPS Antenna

supplied with your Tracking Unit is equipped with a magnetic mount.

Recommended placement for the GPS Antenna is on top of the vehicle, with a clear view of the

sky. You may choose to mount the antenna out of sight. Keep in mind that the antenna will obtain a

stronger, less disrupted signal, if it is mounted under plastic or glass rather than covered by metal.

Wherever you decide to mount the antenna, you must make sure that the Unit is able to acquire

an adequate GPS signal from the satellites. After installing the Unit, monitor the status LED light

on the front of the Tracking Unit to determine whether you have GPS acquisition.

OTE: Be aware, if the Unit has been powered off for 12 hours or more, it may take up to 5

minutes, from the time the GPS Antenna is connected and the Unit is powered on, for the Unit to

obtain GPS acquisition. If it takes longer than 5 minutes to acquire a signal, the antenna should be

moved to a more suitable location. Experiment to find the best location. This will help to ensure

accurate and uninterrupted GPS data collection.

To connect the GPS antenna:

Connect the antenna to the connection labeled “ANTENNA” or “ANT.”; located on the side

of the Tracking Unit.

MPORTANT: Be careful not to bend the antenna connector when connecting or disconnecting the

GPS Antenna from the Tracking Unit. Also, do not connect a GPS Antenna, other than the one

supplied by ATTI, or damage to the Tracking Unit and/or antenna will result.