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RTLive / Installation

Installation

The RT LIVE unit should be located in the car so:

  • it is protected from moisture
  • mounted away from extremes of temperature, so for example away from the vehicle exhaust
    • It is essential that the RT LIVE unit should be kept out of direct sunshine as the internal battery can be damaged at high temperatures.
  • not subjected to very high levels of vibration
  • The device can mount in any orientation.
    • Mounting brackets are supplied, although for temporary installations, “scotch lock” tape can be a preferred alternative.


The unit is supplied with a power lead and a fused automotive 12v plug, for many applications the connector will be removed for a hardwired installation. There is no problem in doing this, but the unit must still be protected fused with a 2A fuse.

There are two seperate antennas for the RT LIVE unit:

  • GSM antenna is adhesive and mounted on the windscreen.
  • GPS antenna is magnetic mounted on the roof

Please take care that:

  • The GPS antenna must be mounted on the highest point on the car and pointing upwards
  • The GSM antenna is a self adhesive type and needs to go on the inside of a window
  • GSM and GPS are connected the correct way around on the unit
  • both connectors are finger tight, no tools should be used
  • the cables from the antenna to main unit are not kinked, trapped, or otherwise damaged. If they are then a new antenna will be required, and this would not be covered by the warrantee.

For further guidance about locating the GPS antenna are available here.

Page last modified on April 23, 2018, at 01:03 PM