SPOT TRACE USER GUIDE
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1. Conformit aux normes FCC Cet quipement a t test et trouv conforme aux limites pour un dispositif num rique de classe B conform ment la Partie 15 des r glements de la FCC Ces limites sont con ues pour fournir une protection raisonnable contre les interf rences nuisibles dans une installation r sidentielle Cet quipement g n re utilise et peut mettre des fr quences radio et s il n est pas install et utilis conform ment ment aux instructions du fabricant peut causer des interferences nuisibles aux communications radio Rien ne garantit cependant que l interf rence ne se produira pas dans une installation particuli re Si cet quipement provoque des interf rences nuisibles la r ception radio ou de t l vision qui peut tre d termin en comparant et en l teignant l utilisateur est encourag essayer de corriger les interf rence par une ou plusieurs des mesures suivantes a R orienter ou d placer l antenne de r ception b Augmenter la distance entre l quipement et le r cepteur c Branchez l appareil dans une prise sur un circuit diff rent de celui auquel le r cepteur est connect d Consultez votre revendeur ou un technicien radio TV pour assistance Le dispositif g n re une nergie radiofr quence Spot Gens Maximum Diny Cyel un faible rapport cyclique lt 1 La dur e de marche de l metteur d pend des modes op rationnels configurables avec au maximum deux transmissions2. L92 installed l N e 4 AAA Energizer NiMH rechargeable batteries NH12 sold separately Your SPOT TRACE is always in track mode when powered on The lights will stop blinking after 20 minutes in order to be unnoticeable A quick press of the power button will resume blinking e Line power with a 5v USB connection NOT waterproof included i for another 20 minutes e Waterproof line power with custom USB cable sold separately available late 2013 REPLACING BATTERIES 1 Loosen the screws to open the back cover AAA AAA AAA AAA IIA 2 Install 4 AAA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries or NIMH rechargeable batteries SPOT TRACE mounted inside a fiberglass 3 Replace cover ensuring that the gasket is lined up and free of debris Tighten screws with a small Ka compartment of a boat using the included Velcro screwdriver It is important that you fully tighten the back cover to maintain SPOT TRACE s e strip and mounting bracket Notice the unit is waterproof seal ll Y E EA angled toward the sky for optimal performance 4 Keep your batteries installed even when using line power to ensure proper system performance in the event line power is cut or should fail PLEASE NOTE NiMH batteries cannot be charged within the SPOT TRACE unit using line power and SPOT TRACE is NOT waterproof while line powered unless using the custom USB cable sold separately TO TURN SPOT TRACE ON Simply locate the Power button on the
3. an update 1 Have your SPOT TRACE and USB cable with you 2 Click on the orange star burst that appears on every page once a feature is changed that reguires a device update 3 Download the SPOT Device Updater 4 Open the program and enter your authorization code located at the bottom of the Quick Start Guide included in box and inside the battery compartment b Click the Update button in the program 6 Refresh your account settings SECTION 5 SYSTEM FUNCTION AND INDICATORS SPOT TRACE MESSAGE SCHEDULE SPOT TRACE is designed to provide outstanding quality and reliability For optimum reception always affix your SPOT TRACE with the logo pointed toward the sky The device will transmit through fiberglass fabric and glass Reception can be inhibited due to hills buildings metal roofs or other obstructions so it is normal that some messages may not go through That is why SPOT TRACE automatically sends multiple messages in every mode giving you excellent overall reliability In some modes this means multiple attempts to send the same message while in other modes it means regularly updating GPS coordinates and sending a new message with the most up to date information Power Off Stop and Status Messages are all cases of sending multiple attempts of the same message until the message has been received 11 12 GPS When SPOT TRACE is first powered on or with a quick press of the power button the GPS light notifies you whether
4. customers should login to their current SPOT account to add their new device 3 New customers will need to select Begin Activation then Set Up New Account 4 Follow the instructions provided within the activation portal Do not skip forms or pages 5 Choose the services you wish to add to your SPOT TRACE device and confirm your order These services include Basic Service Extreme Tracking and Product Replacement 6 Edit your device features message alerts and contact information for the necessary message alerts For more details on SPOT TRACE features view page 7 IMPORTANT NOTE An update of SPOT TRACE is required after certain features are edited SPOT TRACE must be plugged into your computer with the included USB cable to successfully complete an update ELECTRONIC SERIAL NUMBER ESN AND AUTHORIZATION CODE These codes are located on the Quick Start Guide included in your SPOT TRACE box as well as inside the battery compartment of your SPOT TRACE You will need these codes when setting up your account on FindMeSPOT com Activate SECTION 3 USING SPOT TRACE TO TURN SPOT TRACE OFF Press the power button for 3 seconds When the device leaves Track Mode and enters Off Mode from the Power button being pressed SPOT TRACE will send out a POWER message indicating the power has been turned off This is to let you know someone has powered off the device One of these power sources e 4 AAA Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries
5. de 1 44 seconde par intervalle de cinq minutes Les transmissions par satellite ont une PIRE de 23 5 dBm En raison de ces donn es il n a pas t n cessaire de soumettre le dispositif des essais du d bit d absorption sp cifique Diagramme du rapport cyclique maximal Les changements ou modififications cet appareil sans express ment approuv e par la partie responsable de conformit pourraient annuler l autorit de l utilisateur de faire fonctionner cet quipement Avertissement Les changements ou modifications non express ment approuv s par la partie responsable de la conformit pourraient annuler l autorisation de l utilisateur utiliser l quipement Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Cet appareil est conforme avec Industrie Canada exempt de licence Rss standard s Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 cet appareil ne peut causer d interf rences et 2 cet appareil doit accepter toute interf rence y compris des interf rences qui peuvent provoquer un fonctionnement ind sirable du p riph rique Cet appareil respecte les exigences de Radio Astronomie de limitation d mission d onde d fini par l accord de la Foundation Nationale de Science Globalstar de 2001 II est compatible avec CFR25 213 Cet appareil ajuste automatiquement sa fr quence de transmission en fonction de son emplacement et est conforme aux exigences r glementaires
6. of the FCC 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 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 or more of the following measures a Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna b Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver c Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected d Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Spot Gen3 Maximum Duty Cycle This device generates radio frequency energy at a low duty cycle lt 1 Transmitter on time is dependent on configurab
7. top of the device press and hold the button lights will illuminate SPOT TRACE will perform a self test and then enter Track mode automatically SPOT TRACE SELF TEST SPOT TRACE performs a self test when you Initially turn on your device During self test all lights will blink green in an alternating manner to indicate self test is in progress If all visible lights flash red the SPOT TRACE self test has found a failure please call SPOT Customer Care F SPOT TRACE ne under the A fairing of a motoreyele using the included D a Ey Velcro strip andsmounting bracket AT AS S AE Se INITIAL SYSTEM TEST After activating service and powering on SPOT TRACE will perform an initial system test to evaluate your messaging system the chosen location of the unit and profile settings Turn SPOT TRACE on press and hold the Power button lights will illuminate 2 Power and GPS lights will blink green as the unit performs a self test and starts the tracking process 3 Leave SPOT TRACE outdoors During the initial 20 minutes the GPS light will blink green as SPOT TRACE acquires a GPS fix Once SPOT TRACE acquires your GPS location the GPS light will rapidly blink green to notify you that your message is being transmitted with your GPS location 4 Verify that the track point location was received in your account at FindMeSPOT com b If the GPS light blinks red during initial system test this means that either the GPS locat
8. A Energizer Ultimate Lithium 8x batteries L92 NIMH rechargeable batteries or line power Using USB line power will NOT charge rechargeable batteries and is NOT waterproof unless using the custom USB cable sold separately A battery low text email can be set up on the account Colder conditions and extreme heat can impact battery life Once a low battery message Is received go to your asset ASAP and replace the batteries Non lithium batteries will work with SPOT TRACE but are not recommended for optimal performance Using non recommended battery types may degrade the performance of your SPOT TRACE message transmissions SPOT TRACE performance and battery life may be degraded in operating environments where the SPOT TRACE GPS chip must take a longer time to acquire your asset s GPS location such as trying to send a GPS location under dense foliage For optimal performance operate your SPOT TRACE with the logo pointed toward the sky and avoid metal obstructions SPOT TRACE is designed to be durable for outdoor use Dropping the unit on hard surfaces while not recommended should not damage it but can cause a loss of power and may damage the batteries Power loss turns off your SPOT TRACE stopping any current mode of operation If dropped perform a system test on the device by following the steps on page 6 of this guide If the system test fails replace the batteries following the steps on page 4 13 EXPECTED BATTERY
9. LIFE SPOT TRACE WITH 4 AAA ENERGIZER ULTIMATE LITHIUM BATTERIES L92 100 CLEAR VIEW OF SKY AND 50 CLEAR VIEW OF MODE STORED IN ROOM TEMPERATURE SKY 50 OBSTRUCTED 5 Minute Track Progress if constantly moving 8 Days 4 Days 5 minute Track Progress with 8 hours of movement per day 25 Days 13 Days 5 Minute Track Progress with 1 hour of movement per day 4 Y2 Months 2 Months 2 Y Minute Track Progress if constantly moving 6 Days 3 Days 2 Y Minute Track Progress with 8 hours of movement per day 18 Days 10 Days 2 Y Minute Track Progress with 1 hour of movement per day 2 Months 1 3 Months COVERAGE SPOT TRACE works around the world including virtually all of North America Europe and Australia portions of South America North Africa and Asia as well as hundreds of thousands of square miles off shore from these areas It is important that you check SPOT TRACE s coverage before mounting the device on your asset Visit FindMeSPOT com Coverage to view the latest coverage map 14 OPERATING CONDITIONS AND CLIMATE Like all electronic devices SPOT TRACE has its limits SPOT TRACE relies on GPS and low Earth orbit Satellites to fix your asset s location and send messages The transmitter located underneath the SPOT logo needs to be pointed toward the sky either outdoors or beneath fiberglass fabric or glass For Safety keep the following in mind regarding the care and usage of SPOT TRACE e PX6 waterproof Up t
10. SPOT TRACE USER GUIDE SECTION 1 WELCOME Welcome to the SPOT Family SPOT Trace provides satellite based messaging capabilities so you can track anything anytime anywhere HERE ARE A FEW IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT YOUR SPOT TRACE B gt Mount the unit with logo pointed toward the sky It can be mounted beneath fiberglass fabric or glass but metal obstructions should be avoided B gt Keep SPOT TRACE at least 12 inches away from GPS devices as it can interfere with the signal reception of your SPOT TRACE gt Activate your SPOT TRACE before mounting or placing on an asset by visiting FindMeSPOT com Activate To begin using SPOT TRACE we recommend you spend a few minutes reading through this User Guide then visit FindMeSPOT com to select a service plan and activate your SPOT device SECTION 2 GETTING STARTED Your SPOT TRACE requires an active SPOT subscription to communicate To do this Simply activate your device using the instructions outlined below WHAT YOU NEED e Personal contact information including a valid email address for yourself and other people you would like to receive notifications e SPOT TRACE electronic serial number ESN and authorization code located at the bottom of the Quick Start Guide and inside the SPOT Trace battery compartment keep in a safe place as a reference tool e Credit card information ACCOUNT SETUP AND ACTIVATION 1 Go to FindMeSPOT com Activate 2 Existing SPOT
11. al features to help you track your assets Features can be enabled disabled and edited during activation and by logging into your SPOT TRACE account Each of the following features is explained in more detail in the following pages FEATURES Motion Activated Tracking Movement Alerts D Low Battery D Dock Mode D Status D Power Off TRACKING With SPOT TRACE you can track your asset in near real time providing a virtual breaderumb trail of your asset s location GPS locations will be sent on predetermined tracking intervals based on your selection in your SPOT TRACE account Get the most out of SPOT TRACE and track every 2 Y minutes with Extreme Tracking for maximum asset security Additional service fees apply Learn more at FindMeSPOT com Trace MOTION ACTIVATED TRACKING A built in vibration sensor sends GPS locations only when the asset is moving When the device is stationary for more than five minutes SPOT TRACE will enter Suspended Track mode SPOT TRACE will automatically post a Stop Message to the map under the My GPS locations tab of your online SPOT account from the resting location at the next interval The next interval will be 2 12 5 10 30 or 60 minutes based on your tracking plan and interval selection see next section for more information on tracking intervals While at rest SPOT TRACE will not send GPS locations Tracking will automatically resume after the vibration sensor has sensed movement If no GPS location i
12. internationales FindMeSPOT com 2013 SPOT LLC For more information visit FindMeSPOT com The official language of this User Guide is English The translations are provided for your convenience only In the case of any contradiction between a translation and the English the English version shall take precedence SPOT js neither an affiliate of nor has any connection to Spot Image USERG ENG V1 ROHS and WEEE compliant Verified to FCC emissions immunity and safety regulations Meets FCC part 25 regulations Canada type approval CISPR Publication 22 1985 1st Edition
13. ion fix has failed or the GPS signal is low You should move your SPOT TRACE to a new location MOUNTING SPOT TRACE e Use the reversible mounting bracket double sided industrial strength tape adhesive grip pad or adhesive velcro strips all included to affix the SPOT TRACE to your asset Ensure the SPOT logo is pointed toward the sky The united can be mounted beneath fiberglass fabric or glass but metal obstructions should be avoided see examples on page 5 amp 6 If using line power ensure that the unit will be mounted close enough to a power source SPOT TRACE is NOT waterproof when line powered unless using the custom USB cable sold separately Experiment with mounting options to determine what works best for your asset and your needs NOTE Before permanently affixing SPOT TRACE to your asset verify that the track point location was received in your account at FindMeSPOT com to ensure there are no physical barriers that may interfere with the GPS location acquisition or message transmission PLACEMENT OF YOUR SPOT TRACE The placement of your SPOT TRACE can make a difference For best reception always mount the unit with the SPOT logo pointed towards the sky the satellite antenna is located under the logo SPOT Trace is not designed to be attached or worn on a person s body SPOT Trace should only be used when located at least 20 cm 7 9 inches away from the human body SECTION 4 SPOT TRACE FEATURES SPOT TRACE utilizes sever
14. le operational modes with a maximum of two 1 44 second long transmissions per five minute period Satellite transmissions are 23 5 dBm EIRP Based on these figures the device has been exempted from SAR testing Example Max HH Duty Cycle Timing Diagram Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 This device complies with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device complies with the requirements for Radio Astronomy Site avoidance as specified by the Globalstar National Science Foundation agreement of 2001 It is compliant with CFR25 213 This device automatically adjusts its transmission frequency according to its location and is compliant with international regulatory requirements 17 Cet appareil est conforme la partie 15 des r gles de la FCC Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes 1 Ce dispositif ne peut pas causer de brouillages ind sirables et 2 Cet appareil doit accepter tous les signaux re us y compris les interf rences pouvant entra ner un fonctionnement ind sirable
15. messages should be sent Based on the assumption that a boat will be moving continuously when docked Trace compares GPS readings to determine if the boat is actually changing locations When a couple of GPS readings are the same it will Suspend Tracking The device will continue to obtain readings from the GPS at whatever rate Tracking is set to 2 5 min 5 min etc When two readings are more than 200 meters apart Tracking will resume If the boat is stationary and motion is low enough that vibration is not detected Tracking can also be suspended due to lack of movement NOTE An update using the SPOT TRACE Updater is necessary after enabling disabling dock mode see page 11 for instructions on using the SPOT Device Updater MOVEMENT ALERTS Receive a notification when new movement is detected on the asset During the account setup you will be able to select if you want Movement Alerts enabled disabled and how long your SPOT TRACE must remain at rest before a Movement Alert will be sent You can select either 30 minutes default or 12 hours for the time period that the unit must be at rest in order to receive a Movement Alert once Trace has detected movement When Trace has been at rest longer than the selected time period and the asset moves the first track message and an alert that the asset has moved will be sent to the text email destination selected during account setup NOTE An update using SPOT TRACE Updater is necessary after making cha
16. nges to Movement Alerts see page 11 for instructions on using the SPOT Device Updater STATUS Receive a daily alert so you know your asset is secure The daily alert with GPS coordinates will be sent every 24 hours based on time of day when the unit was most recently powered on The Status feature is DISABLED by default unless otherwise changed during account setup The following features are ENABLED by default unless otherwise changed during account setup LOW BATTERY Receive a notification when the device s batteries are low POWER OFF Receive a notification if your device is powered off FACTORY SETTINGS FOR SPOT TRACE FEATURES All feature settings may be changed in your SPOT Account at anytime NOTE Changing rate of Tracking and Movement Alerts and enabling or disabling Dock Mode or Status messages will require an update of the SPOT TRACE unit see page 11 for instructions FEATURES DEFAULT SETTINGS Tracking ENABLED Movement Alerts ENABLED Dock Mode DISABLED Power Off ENABLED Status DISABLED Low Battery ENABLED 2 2 MINUTES FOR EXTREME TRACKING AND 5 MINUTES FOR BASIC TRACKING USING SPOT DEVICE UPDATER PLEASE NOTE making any change to the rate of tracking and Movement Alerts and enabling or disabling Dock Mode and Status features requires you to update your SPOT TRACE with the new feature settings SPOT TRACE must be plugged into your computer with the included USB cable to successfully complete
17. o a depth of 1 m for up to 30 minutes e SPOT TRACE is NOT waterproof when line powered unless using the custom USB cable sold separately Operating temperatures 22 F to 140 F 33 C to 60 C Operating altitude 328 ft to 21 320 ft 100 m to 6 500 m Humidity and Salt Fog rated If you exceed 700 mph Mach 1 GPS accuracy degrades TEXT SMS MESSAGES Standard text messaging charges from your mobile phone provider may apply CLEANING Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your SPOT TRACE e Make sure the power is off e Use a damp soft lint free cloth and avoid excess moisture near buttons or openings e Do not use aerosol sprays solvents alcohol or abrasives e Do not attempt to open the SPOT TRACE case TROUBLESHOOTING e SPOT TRACE performs a self diagnostic test each time it is powered on e Mount the unit with logo pointed toward the sky and avoid metal obstructions e Keep SPOT TRACE at least 12 inches away from other GPS devices as it can interfere with the signal reception e Activate your SPOT TRACE before mounting or placing on an asset by visiting FindMeSPOT com Activate 15 16 LEARN MORE Visit FindMeSPOT com for the latest information on SPOT TRACE and other SPOT products and services We encourage you to visit the FAQ section on FindMeSPOT com for more helpful tips If you can t find what you re looking for please do not hesitate to contact us CUSTOMER CARE Visit FindMeSPOT com or call e N
18. or not SPOT TRACE is able to see the GPS satellites and obtain a GPS location GREEN The GPS light blinks green for 20 minutes if the unit sees the GPS satellites and is looking for nas found a GPS location RED The GPS light blinks red for a short time if SPOT TRACE cannot see the GPS satellites and or cannot find a GPS location If the GPS light blinks red you should move your SPOT TRACE to a location with a clearer view of the sky NOTE Both lights will stop blinking after 20 minutes to be unnoticeable but the device will remain tracking and sending the GPS location MESSAGE INDICATORS INDICATOR BLINKING GREEN BLINKING RED GPS e Searching for GPS signal e GPS location fix failed e Message transmission move SPOT TRACE to schedule in progress a new location POWER e Low battery NOTE The GPS light will fast blink green after a message transmission GPS PERFORMANCE SPOT TRACE uses an advanced GPS chipset with extremely high sensitivity to give you maximum performance While the SPOT TRACE message transmitter is also very high quality there may be times when the device will have a GPS signal but the message won t be able to reach the satellites due to environmental blockage Make sure that your SPOT TRACE is mounted with the logo pointed toward the sky at all times and remember reception can be inhibited due to hills buildings and metal obstructions SECTION 6 CARE AND SUPPORT For reliable performance use AA
19. orth American Customers 866 0K1 SPOT 866 651 7768 e European Customers Tel 353 1 290 9505 LIMITED WARRANTY Your SPOT TRACE has a Limited Warranty for 12 months 24 months for European Customers from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship only For full details regarding the Limited Warranty and warranty claim procedures visit SPOTwarranty com or FindMeSPOT com EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE THE PRODUCT IS SOLD AS IS WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES REGARDING THE CONDITION DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS WORKMANSHIP MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY WARRANTIES THAT THE PRODUCT IS FREE FROM LATENT DEFECTS OR DEFICIENCIES OR THAT THE PRODUCT IS FREE FROM INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT TRADEMARK COPYRIGHT OR PROPRIETARY RIGHT OF ANY THIRD PARTY AND SUCH WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED THIS LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDES THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE OUR LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE AMOUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT THAT IS THE SUBJECT OF A CLAIM THE APPLICABILITY OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR COUNTRY TO COUNTRY This device complies with part 15
20. s found within 4 minutes SPOT TRACE will not send this particular waypoint and the GPS light will blink red SPOT TRACE will try to obtain your GPS coordinates again at your next scheduled tracking interval TRACKING INTERVALS SPOT TRACES tracking options allow tracking messages to be sent every 2 12 5 10 30 or 60 minutes depending on your plan and preference for as long as your SPOT TRACE is powered on or until the batteries run out To set your rate of tracking sign in to your SPOT account at FindMeSPOT com and choose View Edit SPOT TRACE Features from the My SPOT Devices tab NOTE An update using SPOT TRACE Updater is necessary after making changes to tracking intervals see page 11 for instructions on using the SPOT Device Updater SUSPENDED TRACK MODE SPOT TRACE is designed to only send track messages when it detects movement When it is stationary for more than five minutes Trace will enter Suspended Track mode It will automatically send one more track message from the resting location as part of the suspension process While at rest Trace will not send track messages Tracking will automatically resume after the vibration sensor detects movement again DOCK MODE For assets stored on the water where vibration would cause false tracking enable Dock Mode to help eliminate tracks caused by waves while the boat is safely docked When Dock Mode is enabled Trace uses the vibration sensor and location to determine if track
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