Spike User Manual
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1. unselected i o A ge Spike User Manual 10 Measuring the Area of the Object Once you have aligned your app to the object you can measure the area of your object 1 Inthe Edit screen tap 2 Drag the outline of the rectangular shape to align precisely to the shape of your object e Use the zoom window to help you align the green circles precisely to the corners of your object e You can add more anchor points green circles by selecting and then tapping anywhere on the line of the shape Drag the new anchor point to create your polygon e To delete points tap on a point to select it then tap the trash can B to delete that point e You may also use your fingers to Pinch amp Zoom on the photo to better x Q lt a lig O SAVE view the object To enter Pinch po v amp Zoom mode the should be unselected i o A ge Spike User Manual 11 Cutting Out a Section of Your Object You can cut out a section of your object that you do not want included in the total measurement of the object area For example you may want to measure the surface area of a wall without including the area of windows or doors Alternatively the cutout tool can be used to measure additional areas on your object 1 Inthe Edit screen tap A rectangular shape appears SA BACK O D gt lt 7 2 Drag the green circles of the rectangular shape to align them to the secti2. Center for FAQs video tutorials resources and to contact technical support www ikegps com support Contact Technical Support support ikegps com toll free 1 844 445 3477 ext 3 ike Spike User Manual 2 Mounting Your Spike IMPORTANT TO NOTE e Mount your Spike to a Smartphone or Tablet case You may wish to use two cases one with Spike attached to it and the other for general day to day use e We recommend attaching your Spike to a hard case with a flat back It will not attach securely to a soft or curved back design Optimal surfaces to attach Spike to are metal and hard plastic surfaces 1 Find the best location for your Spike on the back of your Smartphone or Tablet case a e Place Spike close to the camera but ensure that Spike Bit does not obstruct the view from your camera or flash e For Tablets Spike may be orientated in a position that is T most comfortable when holding your Tablet in landscape e To verify start your camera app and hold your Spike against the back of your Smartphone or Tablet to validate correct placement Smartphone case 2 Use the Cleaning Tissue provided to thoroughly clean the area on the back of your case where ly Spike will be attached fA Important Do not use the Cleaning Tissue to clean uy lenses as it may cause damage 3 On the back of your Spike peel off the protective backing to expose the adhesive tape Ke e Use a sharp knife to lif
3. areas on your photo Measure straight lengths Additional lengths can be added Lines can be connected for measuring complex paths Save measurements and changes Photo and measurements are saved within the gallery 1 Delete points Tap on a point to select it then tap the trash can Ed to delete that point To delete a shape delete all of the points Add additional cutout areas and lines Highlight fl and then drag to create a new area or line Access support tips at any time Spike User Manual 16 Basic Technical Specifications Laser Rangefinder 9 Compass Device and OS iOS 8 0 amp Android 4 4 Smartphone or Tablet Size and Weight 3 30in h x 2 35in w x 82in d 2 05 ounces Battery Internal Li ion battery Connectivity Bluetooth Smart 4 0 Bluetooth low energy Range 6 650 feet 2 200 meters Laser Accuracy 3 905nm Class 1 eye safe laser Photo Measure Accuracy 3 if positioned perpendicular to target Units Feet and Meters Resolution Dependent on Smartphone digital camera Output Formats JPG PDF KMZ Spike file HTML Android only For a list of supported devices visit www ikegps com faq e A ge Spike User Manual 17 MBS Compliance ee SS SS Sl El Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and
4. 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Radiation Exposure Stat
5. D Spike by ike User Manual This User Manual will guide you through the steps to set up your Spike and take measurements Mounting Your Spike B Installing the Spike App Starting Up Measuring With Your Spike 5 Exporting amp Sharing 6 Mobile App Icon Guide Spike User Manual v1 0 What s in the Box Spike Unit USB Cable for charging Laser Transmit Receive Lens Lens Power Button LED Indicator WARNING This device contains an eye safe class 1 laser product Invisible laser radiation is emitted from and received into the front apertures Avoid staring into the laser beam This product complies with IEC60825 1 Ed 2 0 and 21CFR1040 10 except for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No 50 dated July 26 2001 CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure Charging Port Extra double sided adhesive tape for mounting to another Smartphone case Cleaning Tissue to clean the mounting surface contains Isopropyl alcohol Adhesive Strips a WARNING This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm during normal operation For Technical Support Visit the Spike Support
6. ement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body Note The country code selection is for non US model only and is not available to all US model Per FCC regulation all WiFi product marketed in US must fixed to US operation channels only ikeGPS Contact Information 350 Interlocken Blvd Suite 250 Broomfield CO 80021 USA office 1 303 222 3218 Applicable in the European Union this product shall not be treated as household waste MEE instead it shall be returned at no cost to you to ikeGPS eerie carina potential negative consequences for the environment and human health Laser Notice No 50 dated June 24 2007 Contains FCC ID QOQBLE112 Contains IC 5123A BGTBLE112 Bluetooth LX amp ike SMART E2087 So MADE IN NEW ZEALAND Pe O a i ee RE E I ae A a ee E provider at no additional cost to you P TTS Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment l D ik es Model Spike l lx 1 e Part No 940 02000 42 Adelaide Rd Wellington NZ CLASS 1 www ikegps com LASER PRODUCT 5VDC 350mA l l l This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that l Complies with 21 CFR g By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent l which could otherwise be caused by i
7. et On your Spike press the Power button On your Smartphone tap on the Spike app to launch it Blue flashing Spike discoverable over Bluetooth Blue on Spike connected to Smartphone Green flashing Spike charging Green on Spike fully charged Off Power off e The LED indicator flashes blue indicating that the Spike is discoverable over Bluetooth e Ifthe LED indicator remains off Spike may need charging The app will display Searching for Spike Devices and then displays the Spike unit name available for pairing If no unit name appears ensure that the Spike unit s LED indicator is flashing blue see Step 2 When your Spike unit name appears tap on eaae opm 4 TeX MND it to pair it with your Smartphone no need to Spike Connection wait for the spinning circle to stop me hr come This step is necessary the first time you use Spike For subsequent uses your Spike will automatically be paired with your Smartphone After connecting your Spike go into the Spike app settings red and select your preferred units of measurements feet inches meters or centimeters Go to www ikegps com spike to learn about the Spike by ikeGPS Try without a Spike device Spike User Manual 5 Aligning the Spike Laser Before using your Spike you need to ensure that the laser is aligned with the camera of your Smartphone or Tablet 1 Inthe Spike app tap on at then tap Align Laser 2 Res
8. fer to Section 2 Starting Up for details 2 Point your Smartphone at the object you wish to measure ensuring that the crosshair is on the target e The object you wish to measure must be on the same surface or plane that you are aiming the crosshairs laser at e Ensure the crosshair is on a solid surface and not on a window or hole e Use the zoom slider so you can better view the crosshair location on your target or when you are positioned at a distance from your target 3 Tap on the screen to take a picture 4 Tap on the small preview image to display the photo you have just taken i o A D Spike User Manual 9 Aligning to the Object Before you can measure an object you need to set the surface s perspective by outlining a large rectangle on it This identifies and corrects the horizontal and vertical angle from which the photo was taken Your target must be or must contain a rectangular shape so that the object can be aligned 1 Inthe Edit screen will be selected by default A rectangular shape will appear over your target 2 Drag the green circles of the rectangular shape to align them to the extreme corners of the rectangle on your object e Use the zoom window to help you align the green circles precisely to the corners of your object e You may also use your fingers to Pinch amp Zoom on the photo to better view the object To enter Pinch amp Zoom mode the should be x
9. lectronic and electrical equipment with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields 10 MHz to 300 GHz For additional compliance information please visit www ikegps com support PA al ike Spike User Manual 19 N
10. nappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural i resources For more detail on how to recycle your Spike please visit l www ikegps com support and submit a request for collection ikeGPS l will coordinate the collection of the unit from you with our logistics service Spike User Manual 18 Industry Canada Statement This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Ce dispositif est conforme a la norme CNR 210 d Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes 1 le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage pr judiciable et 2 ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage re u y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body D claration d exposition aux radiations Cet equipement est conforme aux limites d exposition aux rayonnements IC tablies pour un environnement non contr l Cet equi
11. on of the object you want to cut out e Use the zoom window to help you align the green circles precisely to the corners of the cutout object e You can add more anchor points green circles by tapping lightly anywhere on the line of the shape e To delete points tap on a point to select it then tap the trash can B to delete that point To delete a shape delete all of the points e The screen will display the new area measurement excluding the cutout section To add another cutout tap to select it To transition into Pinch amp Zoom mode tap to unselect it t i o A ge Spike User Manual 12 Measuring a Length 1 Inthe Edit screen tap Then tap the screen and drag to create a line BACK O D gt lt v 2 Drag the end of the line to the edge of the object you want to measure Then drag the other end of the line to the other edge of the object e Use the zoom window to help you align the line precisely to the edges of your object e The length of your object will display on the screen e Draw connecting lines by dragging the orange circles To add another line tap to select it To transition into Pinch amp Zoom mode tap to unselect it t Ry e To delete points tap on a point to select it then tap the trash can B y to delete that point To delete a line delete all of the points i o A ge Spike User Manual 13 Saving Your Measuremen
12. pement doit tre install et utilis avec un minimum de 20 cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps ikeGPS Contact Information 350 Interlocken Blvd Suite 250 Broomfield CO 80021 USA office 1 303 222 3218 Europe EU Declaration of Conformity 0560 This device complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R amp TIE Directive 1999 5 EC The following test methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R amp TIE Directive 1999 5 EC EN 60950 1 A12 2011 EN 300 328 V1 8 1 2012 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM Wideband Transmission systems Data transmission equipment operating in the 2 4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3 2 of the R amp TIE Directive EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 2011 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 1 Common technical requirements EN 301 489 17 V2 2 1 2012 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for rad io equipment and services Part 17 Specific conditions for 2 4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment EN 62479 2010 Assessment of the complia nce of low power e
13. r Tablet s compass is calibrated so your target s location can be accurately captured 1 Inthe Spike app tap on at then tap Calibrate Compass 2 Follow the calibration steps as they appear on your screen You will be prompted to rotate your Smartphone or Tablet as indicated Make sure to face north that your movements are smooth and steady and that each separate rotation is approximately 10 seconds We recommend calibrating your compass before capturing target location s in a new area TIP Video tutorials can be found in the Spike Support Center Visit www ikegps com Charging Your Spike Your Spike has an internal battery that requires charging After setting up your Spike we recommend charging your Spike for approximately 3 hours 1 Connect the USB cable provided to the micro USB charging port on the bottom of your Spike 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to any device that can charge USB devices e g computer wall charger etc The LED indicator will flash while charging 3 The LED indicator will turn green when Spike is fully charged Disconnect the USB cable and store in a safe place Turning Your Spike Off Your Spike will automatically turn off after 1 minute of inactivity Alternatively you can turn it off manually by holding down the Power button for 5 seconds until the blue LED indicator turns off i o A ge Spike User Manual 7 4 Measuring With Your Spike To measure accurately wi
14. t the edge of the backing strip e The adhesive tape adheres best at room temperature 4 Make sure the cleaned area on your case is completely dry then position Spike onto your case and press down firmly for approximately 60 seconds e Allow approximately 1 hour for useable bond strength e Ultimate bond strength is dependent upon the amount of adhesive to surface contact developed Be sure to press firmly to develop this bond strength lt lt Smartphone case i o A ge Spike User Manual 3 2 Installing the Spike App The Spike app is available for download from the App Store or Google Play 1 On your Smartphone or tablet ANDROID APP ON launch the App Store or Google App Store 9 gt Google play Play 2 Within the search box search for me 7 ikeGPS Select Spike by ikeGPS P ig P Spike by ikeGPS 3 Follow the instructions to or 2 download and install the app on your Smartphone 4 Once installed the Spike app icon will appear You can launch the Spike app and test it out in Demo mode Demo mode can be used to explore Spike functionality but does not provide accurate measurements or location data without the Spike device ike Spike User Manual 4 TIP ay Starting Up IMPORTANT TO NOTE The LED indicator shows the status of your Spike h i o aA Da viy Turn on Bluetooth on your Smartphone or Tabl
15. t your Smartphone on top of a flat hard surface such as a table top Then hold your Smartphone vertically and aim it towards two objects that are at different distances for example the edge of a door Ensure that the closest object has a vertical edge e The distance between the two objects should be at least 15 feet 5 meters e You can use the vertical edge of an open door and the wall of the room behind it 3 Slowly move your Smartphone sideways and check that the distance measurement changes when the crosshair in the center of the screen moves on and off the vertical edge 4 Ifthe measurement changes at the point where i i the crosshair moves on and off the vertical a 7 edge your laser is correctly aligned If this does not happen at the correct point tap on the left and right blue arrows to adjust to the correct point 5 Turn your Smartphone horizontally and aiming at the same two objects repeat steps 3 and 4 to align the laser horizontally TIP Video tutorials can be found in the Spike Support Center Visit www ikegps com m D i pe O ID So i o A ge Spike User Manual 6 Calibrating Your Compass Calibrating your compass is only required if you intend to capture the location of your target latitude longitude altitude and export KMZ files You need to ensure that your Smartphone o
16. th your Spike you need to ensure that 1 Your target is a flat surface and is all on the same plane 2 Your target is or has a rectangular shape on it to align the object 3 Your laser cross hair on the screen is pointed at your target The cross hair should be on a solid surface and not a window 4 You are perpendicular Optimum Distances and Positions to the target Photo measurements taken from the optimal position typically see an accuracy of 3 Please reference the following target distance and positioning guide when taking a Spike photo 6m 100m YSCE HO L ad gt 95 98 Accuracy You cannot measure an object or objects that are on different planes Below are some examples 546 2ft 779 5ft tre The side of the The side of the x The side of the The side of the house and the roof house Is all house is on house that is all are on different on the same different planes on one plane is planes so plane so so measurements being measured measurements will measurements will will be incorrect SO measurements be incorrect be correct will be correct ike Spike User Manual 8 Taking a Photo of the Object to Measure To measure an object you need to take a photo of it first Be sure to aim the laser crosshair on the screen directly at the object you wish to measure 1 On your Smartphone ensure that the Spike app is open and connected to your Spike Re
17. tos using your browser 1 Access the gallery m and tap on the photo you want to export 2 Then tap the Share or Export button and select an export format Select Upload to cloud to export the photo to the online Spike tools 3 Once a Spike photo has been uploaded to the cloud the photo can be accessed from the Spike Customer Login button on www ikegps com Sharing Photos can be shared via email or through various installed apps such as Airdrop Google Drive Dropbox Evernote etc eee Cancel Spike User Manual 15 6 Spike Mobile App Icon Guide Capturing a Photo ked KO EJ Ls Tap to capture a photo of the object you want to measure Use the gallery to access all saved photos When blue indicates that your Spike device is connected via Bluetooth with the Spike app Indicates a GPS signal with your Smartphone or Tablet Spike settings Taking Measurements ALIGN r d H i o x D lt ey 4 Set the surface s perspective by outlining a rectangle on the surface you want to measure This identifies and corrects the horizontal and vertical angle from which your photo was taken Measure the area of a polygon Points can be added Hl or deleted Ed to create the desired polygon shape Length measurements are also calculated Exclude areas from your main measurement by using the cutout tool Alternatively use the cutout tool to measure additional
18. ts Once you are done taking measurements or making edits be sure to save your photo All saved photos are placed in the Gallery 1 Inthe Edit screen tap Save xx Q lt Ea lie Using the Gallery Use the gallery to access all saved photos From the gallery you can view edit export or delete your saved photos 1 inthe Capture screen tap Q A gallery of your photos appears 2 Tap on the photo you want to Gallery Select view edit export or delete e To add or modify measurements on aa the photo tap Edit and follow the _ instructions in Section 3 Measuring oes with Your Spike e To delete the photo tap f e To export and share your photo and measurements tap Share e To view measurements and location data tap Details i o A D Copyright 2014 ikeSPs Spike User Manual 14 i o A D 5 Exporting and Sharing Measurements are saved with the photo and can be exported as different file formats and shared Exporting A photo can be exported as a JPG PDF KMZ and Spike file HMTL is an option for Android only The Spike file is a compressed ZIP file which contains three Spike photos JPG without measurements JPG with measurements and a thumbnail JPG and an XML file with measurement and location data In addition a photo can be exported to the online cloud based Spike tools By uploading a photo to the cloud you can view edit measure and download Spike pho
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