XT45 Series Installation Guide

Before You Begin

Installation Overview

The following steps provide an overview of the installation process:

1. Installation Preparation
2. Device Mounting
3. Harness Installation
   • Ignition-Based Reporting (3 wire) – Default
     • Red wire = 12v-24v constant wire
     • Black wire – Chassis ground
     • White wire – Ignition Source
   • Motion-Based Reporting (2 wire)
     • Red wire = 12v-24v constant wire
     • Black wire – Chassis ground
     • White wire – Not used
4. Ground Connection
5. Verification and Registration

Installation Steps

1. Installation Preparation.

1. Write down the device's 15-digit Activation Code and 9-digit serial number (ESN). These will be used later to verify the installation and register the device.
   
   
    
2. Identify a mounting location, ideally level and on top of the asset.
3. Inspect underneath the potential mounting location to confirm nothing will be damaged during mounting.

2. Device Mounting.

1. Place the device on the asset, mark mounting holes, drill using a 1/4″ (7mm) bit, insert Well Nuts, and screw the device to the asset.
   
   
   
   
2. If the power cable needs to breach asset housing, utilize the provided grommet and butt connectors.
   
   

Note: A cable breach point should be located where it’s least susceptible to weather; the top of the asset is not recommended.

3. Harness Installation.

Conventional Hardwire

Locate a vehicle/asset wire that provides +12 VDC to +24 VDC only when the ignition is in the ON position and 0 VDC when the ignition is OFF or in ACCESSORY mode. Connect this to the device’s White switched power wire.

1. Cut the identified vehicle wire, strip ½ inch of insulation from both ends, and separate (fray) the wire strands on one end.
2. Strip ½ inch of insulation from the device’s White wire, fray the strands, and twist it together with the frayed end of the vehicle wire.
3. Insert the single vehicle wire into one side of the connector and the two twisted wires into the opposite side, then crimp both ends securely.
4. Apply heat to the connector until the adhesive seals the connection and creates a weatherproof bond. Finish by securing the wiring with a cable-tie stress loop.
   
   

Motion

Locate a vehicle/asset wire that continuously provides +12 VDC to +24 VDC, regardless of whether the vehicle is ON, OFF, or the keys are removed. Connect this to the device’s Red constant power wire.

Note: The device’s white wire will not be used since the XT45 is programmed for motion.

1. Cut the identified vehicle wire, strip ½ inch of insulation from both ends, and separate (fray) the wire strands on one end.
2. Strip ½ inch of insulation from the device’s White wire, fray the strands, and twist it together with the frayed end of the vehicle wire.
3. Insert the single vehicle wire into one side of the connector and the two twisted wires into the opposite side, then crimp both ends securely.

4. Apply heat to the connector until the adhesive seals the connection and creates a weatherproof bond. Finish by securing the wiring with a cable-tie stress loop.
   
   

4. Ground Connection.

Remove 1/2“ (1 cm) of insulation from the Black wire, crimp the ring terminal to the wire, heat connector, and then screw ring terminal to the chassis.

 

5. Verification and Registration.

1. Text the Activation Code from Step 1.1 to ClearPathGPS at telephone number: (805) 695-2388.
2. After you text your Activation Code to ClearPathGPS, you will receive a few text messages prompting you to reply with information about the vehicle. Respond to the prompts with the following:
   1. Vehicle Name: This is the vehicle label that you will see on the Map
   2. VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): This can be found on the vehicle’s registration and on the vehicle itself
   3. License Plate
   4. Current Odometer
3. After sending the current odometer, turn on the vehicle’s engine and wait 30 seconds.
4. Turn off the vehicle’s engine and wait 30 seconds.
5. Text “Done” to (805) 695-2388. You should receive a text response stating: “Installation complete.”
6. Upon completion, reassemble the vehicle’s dashboard and give the registration card to your GPS administrator.