User Manual & Instruction Guide
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1. If the sound is muted the light will illuminate but the sound will not play Otto is calibrated to warn you 5 to 10 seconds before you approach an RLC intersection when traveling at the posted speed limit In cases of slow moving traffic the warning may come much earlier Even if the camera is only aimed at vehicles traveling in a certain direction Otto will notify you of a red light camera intersection regardless of which direction you approach it from Otto will notify you of all photo enforced intersections and cannot detect if the camera at a particular intersection is currently activated Red light camera 19 Approaching a potentially hazardous intersection Potentially hazardous intersections are determined by collision injury and fatality statistics in your municipality province or state A large number of collisions occur at those intersections that are prone to outside distractions for example near shopping malls and hospitals or have a large volume of traffic When you approach one of these intersections Otto s yellow light will illuminate and a sound will be played You can change the sound and the color by visiting the Otto website www myottomate com If the sound is muted the light will illuminate but the sound will not play Otto is calibrated to warn you 5 to 10 seconds before you approach a hazardous intersection when traveling at the posted speed limit In cases of slow moving traf2. 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device 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 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device on and off the user is encouraged to attempt to correct the interference in one or more of the following ways e Reorient or relocate the device Increase the separation between the device and the receiver Your Otto device does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized PERSENTECH service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment and void your warranty 30 Appendix B Warnings and Precautions Speed Limit and Map Data Information One of PERSENTECH s goals is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate speed limit information that is available to us through the municipal provincial state or federal traffic authorities We use a combination of governmental and private data sources that we identify as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete
3. Acts and Regulations published by the government s Statutory Publications Office The Highway Traffic Board sets the speed limits through three documents and subsequent amendments or bulletins The Highway Traffic Act C C S M c H60 e Maximum Speed Order 54 89 Highway Speed Regulation 204 92 37 2005 PERSENTECH
4. Coverage Area Winnipeg Coverage Area Exclusions Winnipeg Photo Enforced Intersections Winnipeg Hazardous Intersections 25 Winnipeg Speed Overview Congratulations on making Otto your own This section describes the features benefits and specifications of your Otto Alerts you when you are traveling faster than the speed limit Alerts you to potentially hazardous locations including o Photo enforced intersections Red Light Camera intersections o Hazardous intersections as determined by the municipality s public works department based on traffic collision and injury statistics o Pedestrian Corridors Tells you the speed limit on any street Connects to your PC to update the municipal map and personalize the device requires an Internet connection Reduces tendency to speed when you are unaware of the speed limit on the road you are driving Potentially saves you money the hassle and the embarrassment of getting a speeding ticket Potentially saves you from a speeding ticket or collision resulting from inattentive driving behavior caused by distractions Helps keep your attention on the road and on your driving behavior when dealing with time management situations including o Always running late always rushing from one family activity to the next o Speeding as a result of traffic delay frustrations o Speeding as a resul
5. The update and personalization features as well as help with configuring your device can be accessed from the configure Otto menu In order to read and write to Otto the website requires the use of an ActiveX control This will be automatically downloaded the first time you visit the website This process may require you to accept the PERSENTECH security certificate Note that certain ActiveX settings in your browser may need to be enabled If you are having difficulty refer to the help section on the website for more information After your Otto has been successfully detected you must register your device for future updates This registration process needs to be completed only once and uses the serial number of your Otto so once you register you can configure Otto from any PC without having to memorize any passwords After registering your device you will be directed to the main Otto configuration page where information about your Otto will be displayed This page also provides links to the other pages where you can update your map personalize your device and get help on configuring Otto For more information on updating and personalizing Otto including a full description of what functions can be personalized refer to the help section on the www myottomate com website 25 Tips and Troubleshooting Problem Otto will not turn on Cause Dead batteries or no power connection Solution Replace the batter
6. data to some degree given that some data is not available or inconsistent with actual posted speed limits Because of such uncertainty the following caution is provided to the consumer It is the user s responsibility to use this device prudently This device is intended to be used only as a driving aid and must not be used for any purpose requiring precise measurement of speed direction distance location or topography The GPS system is operated by the United States Government which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes that could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment Although the Otto device is a precision electronic GPS product any such product can be misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe USE THE OTTO DEVICE AT YOUR OWN RISK WHEN IN ACTUAL USE CAREFULLY COMPARE INDICATIONS FROM THE OTTO DEVICE WITH EXISITNG ROADWAY SIGNAGE AND TO ANY OTHER AVAILABLE SOURCES 241 FOR SAFETY ALWAYS RESOLVE ANY DISCREPANCIES BEFORE CONTINUING WITH THE USE OF THE DEVICE FOR INDICATION OF SPEED LIMIT DATA AND OTHER MAP DATA POINTS Our database of municipalities and roads is an important element in this service and in the integrity of the device operation We aim to develop and maintain this database with the most complete and accurate speed limit information that is available to us through the municipal provincial state or federal traffic authorities A combinatio
7. in order to operate However you will need to connect Otto to your PC if you wish to update or change the map of your coverage area or personalize the way that Otto notifies you of your surroundings To use Otto with your PC you will need A personal computer PC with a USB port A Microsoft Windows operating system Windows 98 or later versions Internet Explorer web browser An Internet connection Otto has been designed to work within the municipal coverage area pre loaded in the unit at the time of purchase A product warranty and subscription program provides for map updates and new functionality to registered and activated subscriptions 23 Connecting Otto to your PC Turn your PC on and use the supplied cable to connect Otto to the USB port on your PC The Microsoft Windows Operating System will recognize that Otto has been plugged into your computer You do not need to install any drivers or software If you wish to connect Otto through a USB hub it is recommended that you use a self powered hub instead of a bus powered hub Since Otto draws a lot of power from the hub using a bus powered hub may limit the number of other devices that you can connect to your hub Otto 24 Once you have connected Otto to your PC open Internet Explorer and browse to the www myottomate com website
8. the warranty parameters detailed below please visit the support page of the website www myottomate com for product return instructions We promise to act quickly to get your device up and running again LIMITED WARRANTY PerSen Technologies Inc PERSENTECH warrants all new Otto devices and accessories to be free from defects in materials or workmanship under normal use and service for one 1 year from the date of purchase A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs PERSENTECH at its option will at no charge either repair or replace the Otto device or accessory during the warranty period provided it is within the terms of this warranty and provided that the customer is responsible for any transportation cost This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repair Repair at PERSENTECH s option may include the replacement of parts or boards with functionally equivalent reconditioned or new parts or boards Replaced parts accessories or boards are guaranteed for the remainder of the original warranty period All replaced parts accessories and boards shall become the property of PERSENTECH 28 This express limited warranty is extended by PERSENTECH to the original buyer only and is not assignable or transferable to subsequent buyers or lessees This is the complete warranty for Otto devices by PERSENTECH PERSENTE
9. CH cannot be responsible in any manner for ancillary equipment not furnished by PERSENTECH that is attached to or used in connection with PERSENTECH s products or accessories or for operation of PERSENTECH equipment with any ancillary equipment as all such equipment is expressly excluded from this warranty Furthermore PERSENTECH cannot be responsible for any damage to PERSENTECH equipment resulting from the use or attachment of such ancillary equipment not specifically furnished by PERSENTECH for use with its products or accessories In no event shall PERSENTECH be liable for any incidental special indirect or consequential damages whether resulting from the use misuse or inability to use this product or from defects in the product PERSENTECH reserves the right to change the terms of this warranty at any time In no event shall PERSENTECH be liable for any fine penalty punishment or any notice of intended prosecution or photo enforcement summonses issued to anyone using the Otto device in respect of any speeding violation red light violation or other traffic violation Otto users remain responsible for observing all relevant laws and codes of safe driving and the consequences of their driving behaviour 29 Appendix A FCC Compliance Your Otto device complies with Part 15 of the FCC regulations and with Canadian ICES 003 for Class B digital devices Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions
10. User Manual amp Instruction Guide ANOTHER INNOVATION FROM PERSENTECH hello Say hello to Otto Otto companion PORTABLE ROAD SAFETY DEVICE ANOTHER INNOVATION FROM PERSENTECH Table of Contents Mist faune Features Technical How it works Getting Step 1 Choose a power source Step 2 Mount Otto in your vehicle 10 Step 3 Power ON Otto coverage area Using Otto Otto anatomy niei Middle button Power ON OFF ix 15 Left button Volume Adjustment 16 Right button Speed Limit Notification 16 Visual and audible alerts 7 Exceeding the speed limit 18 Approaching a photo enforced intersection PATITI 19 Approaching a potentially hazardous intersection 20 Approaching a pedestrian corridor 21 Approaching a school area 22 Updating and Personalizing Otto Connecting Otto to your PC Logging on to the website Tips and Troubleshooting Warranty aaa Appendix A FCC Compliance Appendix B Warnings and Precautions Appendix C
11. evel one beep for the LOW setting two beeps for the HIGH setting and no sound when muted iq I 1 Otto remembers its current volume setting even when MUTE LOW HIGH powered off For example if you mute the volume you will not hear any sound the next time Otto is powered on Right button Speed Limit Notification Press the right button to find out the speed limit on the current street This will only work if the green light is on If the green light is blinking satellite signal not acquired or flashing twice outside coverage area then this feature will not work WARNING Operating the buttons on the device while driving may be distracting and unsafe Operate the buttons only when it is safe to do so 16 When your vehicle exceeds the speed limit or when you approach a potentially hazardous location Otto will alert you through a voice prompt and an indicator light The following table summarizes Otto s alerts Alert Lights What Otto says Photo enforced Red light Red light camera intersection turns on Exceeding speed Blue light Speed limit limit turns on exceeded Hazardous Yellow light Hazardous intersection turns on intersection Pedestrian corridor Yellow light Crosswalk turns on School area Yellow light School zone turns on Low battery None Low battery Leaving coverage Green light Outside coverage area blinks twice area Entering coverage Green light Entering coverage area turn
12. fic the warning may come much earlier Hazardous intersection 20 Approaching a pedestrian corridor Pedestrian corridors are crosswalks located along major roads Such crosswalks have overhead lights and pavement markings When you approach a pedestrian corridor Otto s yellow light will illuminate and a sound will be played You can change the sound and the color by visiting the Otto website www myottomate com If the sound is muted the light will illuminate but the sound will not play Otto is calibrated to warn you 5 to 10 seconds before you approach a pedestrian corridor when traveling at the posted speed limit In cases of slow moving traffic the warning may come much earlier Crosswalk 21 Approaching a school area School areas are defined as the perimeter roads in and around a public or private school When you approach a school area Otto s yellow light will illuminate and a sound will be played You can change the sound and the color by visiting the Otto website www myottomate com If the sound is muted the light will illuminate but the sound will not play School areas won t always correspond to posted school zone signs This feature is normally disabled To enable it visit the Otto website www myottomate com School zone 22 Updating and Personalizing Otto Otto is designed to work in your vehicle and does not require a PC connection
13. ies or check the power connection If using the power adapter in your cigarette lighter make sure it is pushed in all the way to the end and make sure that the red light is on Make sure that both ends of the cable are pushed in all the way Problem No sound is heard Cause The sound is muted Solution Make sure Otto is turned on and press the volume button two or more times to adjust the volume Problem Green light flashes continuously Cause Otto has not acquired the GPS satellite signal Solution Make sure that Otto has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky in all directions and that it is lying on a flat surface and facing upwards If the problem persists for more than several minutes turn off the device move it to another location and turn it back on again Problem Otto turns off by itself Cause No satellite signal or no vehicle movement or dead batteries Solution If you are using batteries Otto will automatically turn off after 10 minutes if it has not acquired a satellite signal or if it has not moved significantly To avoid this use the cigarette lighter adapter When using the adapter Otto will remain on continuously regardless of conditions 26 Problem Green light blinks twice Cause Otto is outside the coverage area Solution Drive back into the coverage area or use the Otto website www myottomate com to download a map that covers your location Problem All four lights blink simultaneously Cau
14. n of governmental and private data sources is used and we solicit our user base for their input allowing us to offer an on going subscription service within each municipality as well as to offer services including all municipal coverage areas 32 Appendix C Coverage Area The coverage area for the City of Winnipeg and the surrounding area as of January 2005 is indicated below Winnipeg coverage area exclusions The following locations are excluded from the coverage area Back lanes Parking lots Private roadways and driveways and any roads located on private property Cemeteries Golf courses Provincial and municipal parks Campgrounds 33 e Public places including but not limited to amusement parks racetracks zoos arenas stadiums museums hospitals casinos swimming pools ice rinks Government property including but not limited to military bases airports mints post offices historic sites disposal yards Railway yards stations and shops Seasonal speed limit changes Industrial parks Highway entrance and exit ramps Construction zones Any temporary speed limit restrictions orange speed limit signs Any recommended reduced speed areas yellow speed limit signs 34 The following alert points are included in the coverage area for Winnipeg Sherbrook St and Broadway Isabel St and William Ave Sargent Ave and Clifton St Donald St and Broadway No
15. n the battery compartment If you plug in the power adapter while batteries are installed Otto will automatically switch to using the external power adapter in order to conserve batteries Otto will not attempt to charge the batteries so you can safely use any type of non rechargeable alkaline or rechargeable battery Use two AA batteries or the supplied power adapter Otto has a built in satellite antenna and will operate best if placed at the front of your vehicle Select a location for the mounting pad where Otto has a relatively unobstructed view of the sky In most instances the area around the front windshield works best While Otto can be placed directly on the mounting pad you may find that using the supplied Velcro strips provides the best results If using the Velcro stick one piece to the recessed space provided on the bottom of your Otto device and stick the other piece to the mounting pad or directly to your dash Place Otto on the Velcro strip The best mounting location is on the dashboard 10 WARNING Do not mount the device in a location that obstructs the driver s view Do not mount the device or the power cable in a location that will interfere with the vehicle s operating controls or cause damage or personal injury in case of an accident Do not mount the device over air bag panels or in the field of air bag deployment Air bags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects in their pa
16. nd off Volume Button Adjusts the volume of the sound Speed Button Tells you the speed limit on the current street Green Light Tells you when Otto is ready Red Light Alerts you while driving Yellow Light Alerts you while driving Blue Light Alerts you while driving Speaker Plays sounds Photocell Senses how bright it is and brightens or dims the lights accordingly USB Connector Used for powering Otto and for connecting Otto to your PC Battery Cover Covers the battery compartment 14 Middle button Power ON OFF To turn power on hold down the middle button until the light illuminates and the sound is played The green light will illuminate and Otto will play a short melody To turn power off hold down the middle button until the unit shuts off Otto will play a short sound and the green light will turn off When Otto is operated with batteries it will turn off automatically after 10 minutes if it could not find the GPS signals or if your vehicle hasn t moved This will conserve batteries in case you forget to turn the power off after parking your vehicle or in case you turn on power indoors To prevent Otto from turning off automatically use the power adapter instead of batteries 15 Left button Volume Adjustment Press the left button to set the volume level There are three volume levels high low and mute When you press the button Otto will signal its current volume l
17. priate in less than ideal travel road weather conditions Otto is not a replacement for an emergency locator device While Otto knows your position it does not have a transmitter and therefore cannot relay your position to search and rescue personnel in the event of an emergency How it works Otto is a portable device that uses GPS technology to measure the speed and location of your vehicle When your vehicle exceeds the speed limit or when you approach a potentially hazardous location Otto alerts you through a voice prompt and an indicator light Otto is pre loaded with a map of your coverage area including speed limits and potential traffic hazards This information translates into alerts that are intended to improve road safety Otto is your personal driving companion Just turn it on and go Otto will be with you everywhere you drive using its intelligence to help you to drive safely GPS Satellite Constellation E n am EE CD Satelite Satellite A Speed limit exceeded Red light E Crosswal Getting Started Step 1 Choose a power source Otto can be powered either by two AA batteries or through the supplied adapter that plugs into your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket If using the power adapter connect the supplied cable between the Otto device and the power adapter If using batteries remove the bottom cover and install two AA batteries i
18. s on area You can change the color of the lights and what Otto says by visiting the Otto website www myottomate com 217 Exceeding the speed limit When you exceed the speed limit by more than 5 Otto s blue light will illuminate and a sound will be played You can change the tolerance from 1 to 10 as well as the sound and the color of the light by visiting the Otto website www myottomate com If the sound is muted the light will illuminate but the sound will not play Otto calculates your location and speed once per second If you accelerate or decelerate very quickly Otto will lag behind until it can catch up with your movement Speed limit exceeded MAXIMUM 90 km h 18 Approaching a photo enforced intersection In certain municipalities photo radar and Red Light Camera RLC technology is used as a means to enforce traffic safety laws particularly speeding and red light running This helps reduce dangerous driving behavior and benefits the community by reducing speeding and collisions The RLC equipment is typically placed at intersections that have been identified as potentially hazardous either by way of traffic collision statistics or as designated by the community itself When you approach one of these intersections Otto s red light will illuminate and a sound will be played You can change the sound and the color by visiting the Otto website www myottomate com
19. se Otto is in the middle of downloading new settings maps or sounds Solution If you are using the Otto website to download information then this behavior is normal The lights will stop blinking once the download is complete If the lights continue to blink when Otto is not connected to a PC then Otto may have been interrupted in the middle of a download Go back to the website www myottomate com and try the download again Problem Blue light blinks continuously Cause Otto was interrupted in the middle of an upgrade Solution Go back to the Otto website www myottomate com and try the upgrade again Problem Otto tells me I m speeding even when I m not Cause naccuracy in vehicle speedometer caused by mechanical problems or incorrect tire size or inflation Recent speed limit change on a road inside Otto s coverage area e GPS position error due to poor reception Solution Have your vehicle s speedometer calibrated at an authorized service station Go to the Otto website www myottomate com and download the latest map for your coverage area or notify PERSENTECH of the discrepancy Make sure Otto has a clear view of the sky Dif Warranty Although our products are designed to the highest standards and built to endure the harsh vehicle environment we recognize that breakdowns do sometimes occur If you are in possession of an Otto device that you feel is not functioning properly and that falls within
20. t of being late for work or for getting home in time for supper Reduces anxieties associated with speeding and photo radar intersections particularly when driving in an unfamiliar part of your municipality Dimensions 12 8 cm X 7 0 cm X 3 2 cm Weight 320 g without batteries Operating temperature 20 C to 40 C Power source 5 VDC at 350 mA through the USB connector or two AA batteries e Battery Operation 8 hours continuous use NiMH 2200 mA Data interface USB 1 1 mini B type connector GPS receiver 12 channel 1575 MHz with built in omni directional antenna GPS Position Accuracy 10 meters updated once per second GPS Speed Accuracy 1 0 km hr updated once per second GPS Satellite Acquisition Time less than 2 seconds hot start or approximately 15 seconds warm start or approximately 3 minutes cold start WARNING Otto is a device designed to promote safe driving by complementing existing roadway signage All locations in your municipality s road network are potential safety hazards and you should always be driving with due care and caution The driver of the vehicle maintains full responsibility in using the device and for operating the vehicle in a safe manner in accordance with local laws and posted speed limits Do not rely on the device exclusively for warnings and be aware of traffic control signage including temporary reduced speed zones Be prudent in driving at speeds that are appro
21. th toward the driver or passenger 11 Step 3 Power ON Turn on the device by pressing the middle button until the light illuminates and the sound is played As the device turns on it will play a short melody and the green light will blink on and off until it acquires the satellite signal Otto will be ready when the green light stops blinking If you are outdoors with a clear view of the sky this process will take approximately 45 seconds If you only have a partial view of the sky for example you are standing beside a tall building this process may take longer If you do not have a clear view of the sky for example you are inside a building the device may not acquire a satellite signal Press the button for one second to turn the power on zo Otto will only operate within a designated coverage area If you are outside of Otto s current coverage area Otto will still notify you when it is receiving the satellite signal however the green light will show as a quick double blink If you enter the coverage area the green light turns on solid Additional North American municipal coverage maps are available on the Otto website www myottomate com Please see Appendix C for coverage area details 13 Using Otto Otto anatomy USB Connector Battery y Compartment Indicator Lights Photocell Power Button Volume Button Power Button Turns the device on a
22. tre Dame Ave and Sherbrook St Disraeli Freeway and Logan Ave Moray St and Lodge Ave Portage Ave and Cavalier Dr Century St and Silver Ave Ness Ave and Whytewold St Portage Ave and Mount Royal Rd Inkster Blvd and Airlies St Salter St and Mountain Ave Leila Ave and Sinclair St Keewatin St and Selkirk Ave Main St and Redwood Ave McPhillips St and Redwood Ave Talbot Ave and Watt St Hespeler Ave and Beatrice St Henderson Hwy and Kimberly Ave Regent Ave and Owen St Regent Ave and Madeline St Panet Rd and Munroe Ave Marion St and Dufresne Ave Provencher Blvd and rue Aulneau St Mary s Rd and Warde Ave Archibald and Elizabeth Rd St Anne s Rd and Meadowood Dr Dunkirk Dr and St Vital Rd Academy Rd and Oak St 35 Jubilee Ave and Cockburn St Pembina Hwy and Bairdmore Blvd Dalhousie Dr N Leg Kenaston Blvd and Corydon Ave Ellice Ave and St James St Pembina Hwy and Grant Ave Grant Ave and Wilton St Bishop Grandin Blvd and Dakota St Bishop Grandin Blvd and St Mary s Rd Bishop Grandin Blvd and St Anne s Rd Moray St and Portage Ave Dakota St Dunkirk Dr and St Mary s Rd Lagimodiere Blvd and Regent Ave W Lagimodiere Blvd and Dugald Rd Archibald St and Marion St Bishop Grandin Blvd and River Rd Logan Ave and McPhillips St 36 In the Province of Manitoba including the City of Winnipeg speed limit information comes from provincial
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