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# Installing sensors / trackers

## Installing <mark style="color:red;">Charlie Sensors</mark>

To properly install your Charlie **sensors** on your materials, please follow these steps:

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Make sure there is enough space on the equipment to install the sensor.

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Choose a flat, stable surface, protected from potential impacts.
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Thoroughly clean the area chosen for the sensor with a degreaser, cleaner or alcohol, and let it dry before attaching.
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Carefully remove the red seal on the sensor's adhesive base.
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Position the sensor on the prepared surface, then press firmly for at least **5 seconds** to ensure good adhesion.
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## Installing <mark style="color:red;">Charlie Trackers</mark>

To properly install your Charlie **trackers** on your materials, please follow these steps:

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Choose a location that is high up and in the open for optimal GPS signal reception (near a vent or window)
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Thoroughly clean the area chosen for the tracker with a degreaser, cleaner or alcohol, and let it dry before attaching.
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Remove the velcro seal, position the tracker with the arrow facing up, and press firmly for **5 seconds** to ensure good adhesion.
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Make sure the GPS position is correctly reported on the Charlie Solutions platform.

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If the signal is not detected, reposition the tracker in a more suitable location.
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You can download the full instructions for our trackers from the ***"Documents"*** section
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