Thank you for choosing Logikos Overview. This article walks you through installing your Overview vehicle tracker and registering it to the vehicle in the Overview Cloud Mobile app. Once the tracker is wired, tested and registered, the vehicle appears in Overview and starts reporting its location.

1 Place Pick a spot with a clear view of the sky.

2 Wire Connect the three leads to the vehicle.

3 Test & Mount Check the voltages and LEDs, then secure it.

4 Scan & Register Scan the tracker and create the vehicle.

In this article: Before You Begin · About Your Vehicle Tracker · Choose a Location · Wire the Tracker · Test & Mount · Register in the App · Troubleshooting · Quick Reference

IMPORTANT Tracker wire colors are different from other products. Black = Ground, White = Constant 12V power, Red = Ignition. Read this article before you install.

Before You Begin

What's in the Box

• Overview Vehicle Tracker (REV 3.5), pre-assembled in a clear case
• Attached wire harness with three leads: black, white and red
• Inline fuses on the white and black leads
• A printed label with the tracker's unique Tracker ID

What You'll Need

• A smartphone or tablet with the Overview Cloud Mobile app (v2.10 or later)
• Your Overview user name and password
• A voltmeter (multimeter) to check the connections
• Soldering tools and insulation (heat-shrink or tape) for the connections or fuse tops
• Fasteners to mount the tracker in the cab
• The vehicle's VIN (recommended)

About Your Vehicle Tracker

The Overview vehicle tracker mounts inside the cab and reports the vehicle's location to Overview over the cellular network. It also picks up the Overview tags on your equipment, so you know what's on board.

Figure 1: Tracker hardware components

Component	What It Does
GPS antenna	Receives GPS signals to locate the vehicle.
Cellular antenna	Connects the tracker to the cellular network.
9V battery	Lets the tracker power down correctly when the ignition is turned off.
SIM card	Cellular data SIM that connects the tracker to the cellular data network.
RJ45 port	Connects an optional external RFID receiver (CAN bus). Not for network connections.
RFID antenna	Communicates with the Overview tags on your equipment.
Wire harness	Connects the tracker to the vehicle. Black = Ground, White = Constant 12V, Red = Ignition.

IMPORTANT The tracker ships pre-assembled. Do not open the case.

Figure 2: Tracker ID label

NOTE Each tracker's Tracker ID (for example, 39432DAD) is printed on its label. The app reads it automatically when you scan the tracker, so there's nothing to write down.

TIP A tag's location won't update to this tracker until this tracker is the only one that can see the tag. Decide on a naming convention before you start, such as Box Truck 01 or Van 02, so your vehicles list stays organized and easy to search.

Step 1: Choose a Location

The tracker needs a clear view of the sky to get a GPS fix and a cellular signal. Where you put it makes the difference between a tracker that reports reliably and one that drops out.

• Mount it inside the cab, where it has the clearest view of the sky with as little metal as possible between the tracker and the sky.
• The best spot is above the seatbelt column, next to the driver's shoulder (Figure 4).
• Do not install it under the dashboard. GPS and cellular signals can't reach it well there, and you won't be able to see the diagnostic LEDs.
• Keep it out of direct sunlight, which can overheat the tracker.
• Face the clear side of the case where you can see the LEDs and reach the RJ45 port.
• Plan where the inline fuses will sit: out of the way, but easy to reach if the tracker ever needs to be disabled or reset.

  

Figure 3: Tracker in a work van with a metal divider  ·  Figure 4: Best location, above the seatbelt column next to the driver's shoulder

BOX TRUCKS & LARGE VEHICLES If a metal wall separates the cab from the cargo box, the tracker may not pick up the tags on equipment in the box. These vehicles may need an external RFID receiver connected to the tracker's RJ45 port. Contact Overview Customer Support before you install.

Step 2: Wire the Tracker

Connect the tracker's three leads to the vehicle, then check each connection with a voltmeter before you continue.

IMPORTANT Tracker wire colors are different from other products. Check each lead against the chart below before you connect it.

Wire	Function	Connect To
Black	Ground	A confirmed vehicle ground point
White	Constant 12V power	A continuous 12V battery source (live with the ignition on or off)
Red	Ignition	A switched ignition source (live only with the ignition on)

1Connect the black wire to ground

Connect the black lead to a confirmed vehicle ground point.

2Connect the white wire to constant 12V

Connect the white lead to a full-time battery power line, one that stays live with the ignition on or off.

3Connect the red wire to ignition

Connect the red lead to a switched ignition line, one that is live only when the ignition is on.

4Secure every connection

Make sure every connection is clean, tight and secure. We highly recommend soldering and insulating each one.

5Check the connections with a voltmeter

Test each wire. All three checks should pass before you move on.

Wire	Measure	Ignition ON	Ignition OFF
Black	Resistance to another confirmed vehicle ground	0 Ω	0 Ω
Red	Voltage to ground	+12V	0V
White	Voltage to ground	+12V	+12V

If all three checks pass and the LEDs behave as described in Step 3, the tracker is installed and working correctly.

Step 3: Test & Mount

Power up the tracker, confirm the LEDs, and then secure it in place.

1Turn the ignition on and wait

Turn the vehicle's ignition on. After about five minutes, check the LEDs against the chart below. Each LED is labeled on the circuit board.

Figure 5: Tracker LEDs when the tracker is connected and working

LED	Color	When It's Working Correctly
Cellular	Blue	Turns off once the tracker connects to the cellular network.
GPS	Red	Turns off once the tracker gets a GPS fix.
Error	Amber	Blinks every 4–5 seconds while the tracker monitors itself for issues.
Status	Green	On when the tracker has power. When the ignition is turned off, it turns off after 10 seconds and comes back on after another 10 seconds.
Tag	Green	Flashes when it detects a tag's beacon from equipment. Flashes rapidly when many tags are nearby.

2Turn the ignition off

The green Status LED should turn off after 10 seconds and come back on after 10 seconds. This confirms the red wire is connected to the vehicle's ignition.

After one hour, the tracker enters low power mode, where it stays until the vehicle is started and moved. Low power mode is indicated by all LEDs turning off.

If the Status LED doesn't go off, see “The LEDs stay on” under Troubleshooting.

3Mount the tracker and reassemble

Secure the tracker in the location you chose, with the LEDs visible. Keep the inline fuses out of the way, but easy to reach in case the tracker needs to be disabled or reset.

Replace any panels or trim you removed during installation.

Step 4: Register the Tracker in the Mobile App

With the tracker installed, register it from the vehicle. When you're done, the tracker is linked to that vehicle in Overview and tracking can begin.

NOTE Due to the evolving nature of software, the app screens you see may be different from the ones shown here.

1Log in to Overview Cloud Mobile

Open the Overview Cloud Mobile app on your phone.

• Enter your User Name and Password.
• Check Remember Me? to stay logged in for your next session (optional).
• Tap Login.

Forgot your password? Tap Recover Password.

2Tap Scan Tracker or Tag

The home screen opens with your company name at the top. Tap the Scan Tracker or Tag button in the lower-right corner. This opens your phone's camera.

The first time, allow the app to use your camera if you're asked.

3Scan the tracker's label

Point the camera at the Tracker ID label on the tracker and center it inside the white frame.

• Use the 0%–100% slider to zoom in on the label.
• In low light, tap the flash icon in the upper-right corner.

The app reads the Tracker ID automatically and shows it below the camera.

4Select Create New Asset

A new tracker shows the message Tracker “[Tracker ID]” is Unassigned. Assign it to an Asset? Tap Create New Asset.

Use Associate with Asset only when the vehicle is already set up in Overview, for example when you're replacing a tracker.

5Choose Vehicle

The app asks Create a Vehicle or Warehouse? Tap Vehicle.

6Confirm the asset type

The Create Vehicle screen opens with the Tracker ID already filled in. Under (1) Select Asset Type, Vehicle is already selected. Tap Next.

7Enter the vehicle name

Under (2) Enter Name, type a name your team will recognize, such as Box Truck 01. Tap Next.

8Enter the VIN and vehicle details

Under (3) Enter VIN Number, type the vehicle's VIN, or tap the scan icon at the right of the field to scan it. Add the License Plate, Make, Model and Year, then tap Next.

9Add a photo and create the vehicle

Under (4) Add Images, tap Take Photo or Upload Photo. A photo of the tracker in its mounted location helps anyone who services the vehicle later.

Tap Create to finish. The tracker is now registered to this vehicle.

10Confirm the registration

Go to Find > Vehicle. Your new vehicle appears in the list.

With the ignition on and the vehicle outside under open sky, the tracker starts reporting its location to Overview in about ten minutes.

TIP Repeat this article for each vehicle. If you checked Remember Me?, you won't need to log in again between vehicles. Decide on a naming convention before you start, such as Box Truck 01 or Van 02, so your vehicles list stays organized and easy to search.

Troubleshooting

Most issues can be fixed in a few minutes. If yours isn't listed here or doesn't clear up, contact Overview Customer Support.

Tracker & LEDs

Issue	What to Try
No LEDs turn on.	Turn the vehicle on and check for loose or poor connections and blown fuses.
The LEDs stay on more than 60 minutes after the ignition is turned off.	The red wire is connected to battery power instead of ignition. Move the red wire to the vehicle's ignition line. Turn the ignition on and wait at least 10 seconds. Turn the ignition off. After 10 seconds, the green Status LED should go off for 10 seconds, then come back on. If it doesn't go off, the red wire still isn't on the ignition line.
The blue Cellular LED stays on or keeps blinking.	The tracker can't get cell reception. Move the vehicle outside under open sky. Remove the fuses on the white and black wires. Wait 30 seconds, then put the fuses back in. Turn the ignition on. Wait up to 5 minutes for the Cellular LED to turn off. If it still doesn't connect, the area may not have adequate cell coverage. Contact Customer Support to check coverage or for a cellular outage.
The red GPS LED stays on.	The tracker can't get a GPS fix. Move the vehicle outside under open sky. Remove the fuses on the white and black wires. Wait 30 seconds, then put the fuses back in. Turn the ignition on. Wait up to 5 minutes for the GPS LED to turn off.
The amber Error LED stops blinking and stays on.	This is usually caused by overheating. If the case is hot to the touch, move the tracker to a cooler location and let it cool. Remove the fuses on the white and black wires. Wait 30 seconds, then put the fuses back in.
The green Status LED is blinking.	The vehicle battery voltage is low: Blinking quickly: below 10V (but above 8V). Blinking slowly: between 10V and 11V. Check that the vehicle's battery has the proper voltage.

Mobile App

Issue	What to Try
I can't log in to the app.	Check the spelling of your user name and password. Tap Recover Password to reset it. If you still can't get in, contact Customer Support to confirm your account.
The camera won't read the tracker label.	Make sure the app has camera permission in your phone's settings. Wipe the clear case, turn on the flash in low light, use the zoom slider, and hold the phone steady with the label centered in the frame.
The tracker isn't reported as “Unassigned.”	The tracker may already be linked to a vehicle. Contact Customer Support if it isn't linked to the vehicle you expect.
I entered the wrong name or VIN.	Find the vehicle in the Overview portal and update it with Edit Asset, or contact Customer Support.
The new vehicle doesn't show a location yet.	Turn the ignition on and move the vehicle outside under open sky. The tracker usually reports in about ten minutes. Check the LEDs against Step 3, then contact Customer Support if it still isn't reporting.

Quick Reference

1. Install Clear view of the sky, not under the dash Out of direct sunlight Black → ground White → constant 12V Red → ignition Connections soldered and insulated

2. Test & Mount Voltmeter checks pass Ignition on, wait 5 minutes Blue and red LEDs off Amber LED blinks every 4–5 sec Ignition off: green LED off 10 sec Mounted with LEDs visible Fuses easy to reach

3. Register Log in to Overview Cloud Mobile Tap Scan Tracker or Tag Scan the Tracker ID label Tap Create New Asset > Vehicle Enter Name, VIN and details Add a photo, tap Create Find it under Find > Vehicle

Do	Don't
Mount above the seatbelt column, near the driver's shoulder	Install under the dashboard
Solder and insulate every connection	Mount in direct sunlight
Keep the LEDs visible and the fuses within reach	Connect the red wire to constant battery power
Use a consistent naming convention (e.g., Box Truck 01)	Open the tracker case (voids the warranty)

NEED HELP? Overview Customer Support Email: overviewcustomerservice@logikos.com Please include the Tracker ID and vehicle name with any support request.