Road Angel 6000 User Manual - Can I Hardwire The Unit?
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Where should I put my ROAD ANGEL Navigator?
ROAD ANGEL Navigator has a high sensitivity GPS antenna and requires a clear
view of the sky to receive information from GPS satellites. We highly recommend
that ROAD ANGEL Navigator is positioned in the centre of the front windscreen,
low down, just above the dashboard. If screen glare is a problem in this position, try
installing the unit beside the driver's “A-pillar”. Check that the GPS reception
operates correctly in this position.
If you want to install ROAD ANGEL Navigator anywhere else within your vehicle,
you may require an external GPS antenna. Please contact Road Angel Group Ltd or
visit
www.roadangelgroup.com
for details.
My car has a UV/heated windscreen
UV screens block GPS signals from entering the vehicle, stopping ROAD ANGEL
Navigator from acquiring its position. This can be a problem with certain models of
vehicle, i.e. BMW, Mercedes, Renault, Peugeot & Citroen. Heated screens can also
affect GPS signal strength.
If your vehicle has a UV or heated screen, you may need an external antennae
(please contact Road Angel Group Ltd or visit
www.roadangelgroup.com
for details).
Most vehicles fitted with a UV screen have a defined section behind the rear view
mirror where you can fit the antennae.
Can I hardwire the unit?
ROAD ANGEL Navigator has a 5V regulator built into its power
cable. If the cable is cut and used to hardwire the unit into the
vehicle, you will damage the ROAD ANGEL Navigator.
To hardwire ROAD ANGEL Navigator into your vehicle, purchase a cigar socket,
wire this into the power system and use with the supplied cable.
Consult an auto electrician if you are unsure how to carry out
this procedure as incorrect hardwiring may affect the validity of
vehicle and product warranty. Consult vehicle manufacturer if
in doubt.