Welcome to the world of precise GPS tracking with your new Road Wired tracker! Whether you're aiming to keep tabs on a vehicle or other assets, this guide will steer you through the setup process, app download, and key features, all with the goal of getting you up and running smoothly and quickly.
Unboxing Your Road Wired
Inside your package, you will find:
Activated Road Wired GPS tracker
Wiring with a modular connector
Pre-Installed SIM card
Getting started guide
Installation Basics
Before installing your Road Wired, consider the optimal location to wire the tracker into your vehicle or equipment. You must have access to a power source. Typical vehicle placement is underneath the dashboard, under a seat, or in the glove box. Avoid under the hood or in the trunk.
Steps to Install the Road Wired
Locate the wiring harness and prepare the red wire for installation by cutting/stripping away the outer coating of the wire around 1 inch from the end of side B.
Optional: Repeat step 1 with the orange wire on side B of the wiring harness if you plan to utilize ignition on/off alerts and engine runtime data. Wiring the orange wire is not necessary for general tracking use.
Locate the red power wire coming from your equipment/vehicle that is designed for constant power. Prepare the wire by cutting and stripping 1 inch off from the end of the wire. If you are also wiring the optional orange wire, locate the equipment/vehicle’s ignition RUN wire and strip the end of the wire the same way as the red constant power wire before.
Connect the prepared red (and optional orange) wires on the power harness to the prepared power and ignition run wires of your equipment/vehicle respectively. Wrap the wire connections with electrical tape to cover and secure them. Attach the black wire of the wiring harness to a metal ground using the metal clamp end.
Connect the road-wired tracker to the wire harness by connecting the attached black connectors on each end of the wire sets. Use the top connector on the Road Wired labeled PWR. (TTL, EXT, and SOS are not used).
The road wire comes with a wiring harness, the black wire is the ground, and this can be connected to the negative terminal of the battery. The red wire is 12v constant power, this can be connected directly to the battery. The yellow and orange wires can be ignored.
Note: For professional results or if you're unsure, consider having a mechanic handle the installation.
Helpful Links
Here are some helpful downloadable links:
App Setup and Tracking
Get the Logistimatics App
Download the Logistimatics App (use the links below to navigate and download).
Log in with the email and password you used during checkout.
App Navigation
After logging in to the Logistimatics App, follow these simple steps to view your tracker:
Choose the tracker with the corresponding serial number from the list and tap "View". If your tracking page shows "No Data," don't worry. This is normal and indicates that your device hasn't reported its location yet. To resolve this, take the following action:
Bring your tracker outside and go for a short drive.
Wait for the tracker to update its location, which should happen shortly.
Once the tracker reports its location, the tracking page will display an information flag with the tracker’s location.
Understanding the Tracking Map
To help you read the tracking map more effectively, watch our introductory video, which covers the following key aspects:
Dots and their colors: Representing different tracker locations and statuses
Stops: Indicating where the tracker has stopped for a certain period
Satellite view: Offering a detailed view of the tracker's surroundings
Date range: Allowing you to filter location data by specific dates
Power and Reporting
Battery Life
The Road Wired tracker is getting its power directly from the vehicle’s battery and the backup battery will drain completely when removed from power for 24 hrs.
Reporting Modes
These are the available commands to configure the tracker:
Report every 400m when moving(Default)
LEDs sleep after 5 minutes(Default)
LEDs always on
Report every 30 seconds when moving, 1hr stationary
Steps to Send Commands
To set your tracker’s reporting mode or command, follow these steps within the Logistimatics App:
In the app, select the tracker and go to "Commands."
Choose the reporting mode you prefer.
Send the command and await confirmation.
💡Tip
Optimal Placement for Accuracy. When installing your Road Wired tracker, placing it as close to the exterior of the vehicle as possible, such as under the dashboard near the windshield, can improve GPS signal strength and provide more accurate location data.
What's Next?
Need more help? Get support from our team by contacting us through our Support Center at https://logistimatics.com/contact/.
You can also email us at hello@logistimatics.com.
Our dedicated support team is available to assist you from Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time.