Installation Guide GPS vehicle security, recovery and location awareness
Welcome! The ESCORT® Entourage™ CIS vehicle security, recovery & GPS locator device powered by Blackline GPS™ is a state-of-the-art protection solution for cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, RVs, motorcycles, and other vehicles. Entourage CIS is conveniently installed in a hidden location within a vehicle. This ensures stealthy operation while continuing to deliver high performance GPS tracking. Entourage CIS must be hard-wired to a vehicle’s 12 VDC or 24 VDC battery system.
Installation ESCORT recommends that an automotive service center perform this work for you. Installation time varies depending on the installation location and your vehicle model. Installation requires approximately 30 to 90 minutes. Please read the following installation instructions before you begin.
Choose where to install Entourage CIS Prior to installation, ensure that you and your customer agree upon the Entourage CIS installation location When choosing a location to place the Entourage CIS device, consider the following: • Choose a location near 12VDC or 24VDC power • Choose a location within the vehicle that is well hidden, but easily accessible for any possible future service • Do not place in an obvious, clearly-visible location, such as under the steering column or in the glove compartme
Hardwiring Entourage CIS Entourage CIS is hardwired to the vehicle’s power system with its built-in 2m (6.5’) power cable. Entourage CIS is compatible with both 12 VDC and 24 VDC vehicle power systems. Entourage CIS must be wired to a continuous source of power that is not controlled by the ignition key. This ensures the internal back-up battery is fully charged at all times. Entourage CIS consumes approximately 20 mA of current at 12 VDC.
The easiest method to hardwire Entourage CIS is as follows: • Using the automotive test light, identify a non-switched 12V / 24V wire (a wire not controlled by the ignition key). Please note: Entourage CIS consumes up to 1A peak current in very short bursts.
Other methods to hardwire Entourage CIS include: • Wiring Entourage CIS directly to the vehicle’s battery terminals. This is an advanced technique, and not described within this guide • Hardwiring Entourage CIS to the vehicle’s power system using soldering techniques. Soldering techniques are not described within this document.
If the power cable has been incorrectly connected, either no indicator lights turn on or the red and green indicator lights will blink rapidly for 5 seconds. In this case: · Power is not connected, or · Power is connected with the incorrect polarity, or · The circuit is controlled by the ignition key Adjust the electrical connection, and verify again. Entourage CIS indicator light sleep mode Entourage CIS features a status indicator light sleep mode to ensure stealth operation.
Mounting Entourage CIS There are two methods to mount Entourage CIS.
Legal Notices Blackline GPS Corp. (Blackline GPS or Blackline) provides you with installation information to assist you with installation of the Entourage CIS product.
DOC-0052-AA
