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1Spytec OBD Tracker for Vehicles - User Manual

Spytec GPS

OBD Tracker for Vehicles

User Manual

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In the Box

• Tracker with programmed memory card already installed

*User does not typically need to remove the memory card.

Step 1: Locate your IMEI

• Locate the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number on the sticker

afxed to your tracker. The number is 15 characters long. You will need to enter it

to set up your account.

Memory card and USB socket compartment

OBD Connector

Step 2: Install Tracker

• Find the On Board Diagnostics (OBD) port on your vehicle. It is typically located

under the dashboard on the driver’s side. All vehicles made since 1996 are

equipped with this socket. Though the tracker contains two rows of eight pins

each, the frame is narrower on the top than the bottom. Take care to line up

the wider end with the wider end of the OBD socket. Depending on the vehicle,

Step 3: Create an Account & Login

1. From a browser on a computer or smartphone, go to:

www.spytec.com/gps-activation.

2. Click on the “Activate a new tracker” tile.

3. Fill out the entire multi-screen form.

4. Your login details will be emailed to you. Please allow up to 24 hours for your

tracker to be activated.

5. Once you log into your account, you will see the mapping platform where your

OBD Tracker will show its location.

you may have to plug the tracker in upside down. If so, keep in mind that the LED

array will be displayed in reverse order as seen in this user guide.

• Note: the OBD port was designed to provide diagnostic information to a

car mechanic. But it also provides power. During the infrequent times that

diagnostic equipment needs to be connected to the OBD port, you or the

mechanic can temporarily disconnect the tracker. An optional cable is available

that enables the tracker to always be connected without removing it for

diagnostics.

• Keep in mind that though the tracker uses only the OBD’s power connectors, the

other connectors are deployed to physically support the tracker so it stays in

place.

2 3Spytec OBD Tracker for Vehicles - User Manual

In the Box

• Tracker with programmed memory card already installed

*User does not typically need to remove the memory card.

Step 1: Locate your IMEI

• Locate the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number on the sticker

afxed to your tracker. The number is 15 characters long. You will need to enter it

to set up your account.

Memory card and USB socket compartment

OBD Connector

Step 2: Install Tracker

• Find the On Board Diagnostics (OBD) port on your vehicle. It is typically located

under the dashboard on the driver’s side. All vehicles made since 1996 are

equipped with this socket. Though the tracker contains two rows of eight pins

each, the frame is narrower on the top than the bottom. Take care to line up

the wider end with the wider end of the OBD socket. Depending on the vehicle,

Step 3: Create an Account & Login

1. From a browser on a computer or smartphone, go to:

www.spytec.com/gps-activation.

2. Click on the “Activate a new tracker” tile.

3. Fill out the entire multi-screen form.

4. Your login details will be emailed to you. Please allow up to 24 hours for your

tracker to be activated.

5. Once you log into your account, you will see the mapping platform where your

OBD Tracker will show its location.

you may have to plug the tracker in upside down. If so, keep in mind that the LED

array will be displayed in reverse order as seen in this user guide.

• Note: the OBD port was designed to provide diagnostic information to a

car mechanic. But it also provides power. During the infrequent times that

diagnostic equipment needs to be connected to the OBD port, you or the

mechanic can temporarily disconnect the tracker. An optional cable is available

that enables the tracker to always be connected without removing it for

diagnostics.

• Keep in mind that though the tracker uses only the OBD’s power connectors, the

other connectors are deployed to physically support the tracker so it stays in

place.

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Important Facts

• Default programming for the OBD Tracker is to update every 3 hours when not

moving and once a minute when moving.

Specications

INTERFACES

Power OBDII port

Cellular antenna Internal only

GPS antenna 2 internal; uses one with better signal automatically

LED indicators Cellular, GPS

Micro USB Used for upgrading and debugging

ENVIRONMENTAL

Operating temperature approximately -22°F ~ 176°F

ELECTRICAL

Operating voltage 8 V to 32 V DC

Battery Backup Battery Li-Polymer, 60 mAh

PHYSICAL

Dimensions 1.95” x 1.91” x 0.86”

Weight 2.05 oz

Help

Thank you for purchasing a Spytec GPS product. We appreciate your business and

strive to make your experience the best possible. If you have any issues with your

product, contact us at the following addresses:

Email tech support questions to: support@spytec.com

Email billing questions to: support@spytec.com

To download user manuals—including the one for the Spytec GPS platform

software that you’ll use to track your GPS device from a phone, tablet or computer,

go to: http://www.spytec.com/manuals

Log into your tracker at: app.spytec.com

Warranty

This Unconditional Lifetime Warranty applies to the OBD Tracker for Vehicles sold by Spytec GPS.

This warranty covers any manufacturing defects to the device or accessories encountered during

normal use, with an active Spytec GPS subscription. This warranty does NOT cover damages

resulting from improper use of the device (including the use of incompatible accessories such

as chargers, storage devices, etc.), unauthorized modications to the device, negligence, any

environmental or natural disasters, or loss or theft. This warranty does NOT cover water damage.

This warranty requires proof of sale of the device from Spytec GPS or approved resellers only.

Devices that are covered will be repaired or replaced at the discretion of Spytec GPS. Devices

requiring replacement will be fullled with a new or refurbished unit, or a similar unit if the original

unit is no longer available.

To take advantage of our warranty, go to http://www.spytec.com/pages/returns/ and review our

Returns Policy. If your device meets the above guidelines as well as the guidelines on our website,

please click the button to proceed to the Return Authorization Form. In the event that our online

guidelines change, this warranty will supersede any newer changes. Once you have lled out the

Return Merchant Authorization Form, please wait for instructions.