QuikTrak Hybrid Transponder Installation Instructions Supplied items Quiktrak antenna location The Quiktrak antenna, which is used for communications General description
with the Quiktrak network, can be located anywhere within
The QuikTrak Hybrid Transponder (QHT) is a tracking
the vehicle. The antenna can be flexed, but it should not be
device principally designed for use in vehicles. It operates
folded. The antenna should not be mounted directly to a
on a Quiktrak Network and can use either a Quiktrak spread
metal surface. The foam wrapping around the antenna is the
spectrum transmission or GPS coordinates to generate
absolute minimum spacing to any metal surface within the
location information for the end user. It has a duress
car. The antenna should be well hidden within the vehicle.
function, one general alarm input with either +ve or –ve
triggering and one relay driver output. It is fitted with a
Lithium Ion backup battery for operation in the event that
Wire colour Wiring harness The QHT wiring harness provides connection for all the
inputs and outputs. Wire colours and functions are detailed
QHT mounting orientation
The QHT is fitted with an internal, directional, active GPS
antenna. It needs to be orientated within the vehicle in such
a manner that the GPS antenna is facing towards the
satellites. Figure 2 shows the location of the antenna within
Alarm Input
the module and Figure 3 shows the orientation of the device
The QHT has a single alarm input which can be triggered
required to achieve a view of the satellites.
from either a positive or negative signal. Only one or the
other can be used, not both. If the POS trigger input is to be
QHT location
used (blue wire) then the NEG trigger input (green wire)
Because of the GPS antenna constraints, care must be taken
must be connected to vehicle battery –ve (ground).
to locate the module in a suitable position within the vehicle.
Alternatively, if the NEG trigger input is to be used, the
Figure 4 shows some suggested locations. Make sure that
POS trigger input must be connected to vehicle battery +ve.
there are no large pieces of metal directly above the antenna.
Make sure the QHT has been enabled on the network before commencing installation
QuikTrak Networks Africa (Pty) Ltd 33 Riely Road, Pinewood Office Park, Building 6, Ground Floor, Woodmead, Johannesburg
Duress Input A duress alarm function is also provided on the QHT. The two brown wires should be connected to a switch that is positioned within the vehicle such that it is hidden but still is able to be easily operated by the driver. The brown wires should never be connected to vehicle battery +ve or –ve. Relay Output A single output capable of driving a relay is provided. The output is a current sink, that is one side of the relay coil is connected to vehicle battery + ve and the other side of the relay coil is connected to the yellow wire. The maximum current that the yellow wire can sink is 250mA. Vehicle Voltage Supply
The red wire on the cable harness is connected to the vehicle battery +ve and the black wire is connected to the vehicle
Installation Check
Before completing the QHT installation, a check should be
Backup Battery
carried out to ensure that it is operating correctly. Contact
The QHT is fitted with an internal Lithium-Ion backup
your monitoring organization and make sure that the QHT
battery. Before the QHT is installed in the vehicle, the
can be tracked. Activate a duress alarm as a test and ensure
backup battery needs to be enabled. This requires that the 4
that the monitoring personnel receive the duress alarm
screws that hold the lid on the QHT enclosure are removed.
notification. You will need to know the network ID number
With the wiring harness positioned to the left of the
enclosure, a small jumper can be seen inside the QHT on the
left hand side between the wiring harness and the edge of the QTM module. The jumper should be moved to the top horizontal position. shows the jumper in the battery enabled position. Refit the enclosure lid and 4 screws.
“Disclaimer - The user (The Company) monitoring and installing the equipment indemnifies Quiktrak Networks Africa (Pty) Ltd from any claims whatsoever, whether it relates to equipment failure or failure to transmit or receive radio frequency signals. Quiktrak Networks Africa (Pty) Ltd advises that only trained qualified technicians should install the equipment. Training in the equipment and network systems are provided free of charge at the offices of Quiktrak Networks Africa (Pty) Ltd. It is recommended that technicians test all connected triggers to ensure that they are reporting to relative control room with the correct description.”
QuikTrak Networks Africa (Pty) Ltd 33 Riely Road, Pinewood Office Park, Building 6, Ground Floor, Woodmead, Johannesburg
QuikTrak Hybrid Transponder 
Duress Input