USER GUIDE FOR RockSTAR
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1. is void if e Any component has been subject to misuse or improper installation e The casing of the unit has been opened or tampered with in any way Notices e Made for iPod Made for iPhone and Made for iPad mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod iPhone or iPad respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of teis accessory with iPod iPhone or iPad may affect wireless performance e iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries e Android is a trademark of Google Inc e Iridium and the Iridium logo are registered trademarks and service marks of Iridium Communications Inc e Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners 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 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 2013 Rock Seven Mobile Services Limited All Rights Reserved Reproduction in whole or part is not permitted without the express consent of Rock Seven Mobile Services Limited Rock Seven does not accept liability for the conten2. the USB port e Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the bottom of the device When charging the light on the front of the keypad will be red The red light will flash for 5 minutes when the unit has finished charging and will then go off The estimated charging time to fully charge the device is 7 to 8 hours from completely discharged The device can be used whilst charging however the charging cycle will complete more quickly if the device is deactivated The device can be used with a partially charged battery Your RockSTAR is now ready for use You can turn it on by pressing and holding the OK button for 5 seconds Sending a basic alert The alert button is located under the flap at the bottom of the unit To trigger an alert lift the flap and hold down the alert button for 5 seconds The screen will display Sending Alert and the RockSTAR will try to transmit an alert message If you are in an alert situation ensure that you give your alert the best possible chance of sending by considering the orientation of the RockSTAR Ensure it has a good view of the sky or as good a view as is possible in your situation The better the view of the sky the more likely it is that your alert will be received Hints amp Tips Charging your unit from empty should take between 6 and 8 hours depending on the speed of the charger Some chargers will not provide as much power as others and so the unit may charge more slow
3. the language of the device from the default English Send Config Report This menu option will prompt the Device to send a configuration report detailing its current setup to the back office system Hints amp Tips Having trouble seeing the screen in very bright conditions By default the screen is set to 50 brightness This option allows you to change the screen brightness for better viewing in bright sunlight Increasing the brightness will decrease battery life Bluetooth Menu Turn on off By default Bluetooth is turned off on the device This is to conserve battery From this option you can turn Bluetooth pairing and messaging capabilities on off Dependent on the Bluetooth accessories and sensors you have purchased you may have other options on this menu Android Apple iOS Software The RockSTAR Messenger app is available to download from the Android and Apple App Stores this software allows you to pair your smartphone or tablet with the Device and send messages to email and SMS destinations through it from anywhere in the world It also allows you to update your social media status amongst other features This is called Advanced Messaging and is only available on some device models Messages Menu New Message From this menu you can choose to send a new preset message Messages sent using the RockSTAR will go to your chosen destinations which are pre setup using either your YBlog individual customer
4. this section are only available to customers with Professional or Corporate versions of the device To upgrade get in contact with us and we can organise that for you Settings Menu Screen idle After a set number of seconds the screen will timeout to save battery This option allows you to set the number of seconds before this happens Screen lock You must first enter the current PIN number for the device to access this menu The default PIN is 1234 In this menu you can turn on off the screen lock and set a PIN code to access the device When this option is turned on you must enter a PIN code to be able to access the menu system A PIN code is entered digit by digit by pressing UP DOWN to choose the number and OK to move to the next digit GPS Wakeup time Early Wakeup By default the unit will wake up 20 seconds before the automatic position reporting time in order to obtain a GPS fix before transmission In challenging conditions or where visibility of the sky is limited it may be required to increase this wakeup time to allow the GPS more time to get a fix Options range from 20 seconds to 3 minutes By increasing this time battery life will be decreased Screen brightness By default the screen is set to 50 brightness This option allows you to change the screen brightness for better viewing in bright sunlight Increasing the brightness will decrease battery life Language This setting will change
5. 01 441 Harmonized EN for Mobile Earth Stations MESs including handheld earth stations for Satellite Personal Communications Networks S PCN in the 1 6 2 4 GHz bands under the Mobile Satellite Service MSS EN 301 489 1 ElectroMagnetic Compatibility EMC standard for radio equipment and services Part 1 Common technical requirements EN 301 489 17 EMC standard for radio equipment Part 17 Specific conditions for Broadband Data Transmission Systems EN 301 489 20 EMC standard for radio equipment Part 20 Specific conditions for Mobile Earth Stations MES used in the Mobile Satellite Services MSS Supplementary Information The product s herewith comply with the requirements of the R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC The product s were tested in a typical configuration Nick Farrell Director CA 01 11 2012 15 FCC Warning 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 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment It was tested against the body in accordance with OET Bulletin 65 Supplement C and KDB 447498 The highest reported SAR for body exposure conditions is 0 937 W kg Changes or modifications not expressly appr
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7. USER GUIDE FOR ROCKSTAR Version 2 1 3 www rock7mobile com Index Tracking Menu 6 Send Manual Report en Report Frequency GPS Hot Timer Alert Temperature Alert USB Loss Alert Settings Menu Screen lock Screen brightness Bluetooth Menu Android iOS Software Reese Lr Waypoints Custom Waypoint Lists Deactivation Turning Off Replacing the Battery Fault Finding and Support Helpdesk Warranty amp Notes This section outlines your device s capabilities and describes how to utilize them when in the field Iridium antenna 2 Screen a GPS antenna Keypad 3 Alert button amp cover User Interface The user interface consists of a mono display and 6 buttons One alert button and five navigation buttons The RockSTAR is designed to be used in conjunction with either the YBlog system for individual consumer use or the more comprehensive Back Office system for corporate use The behaviour of many features of your RockSTAR including the alert features is configured by changing settings in your YBlog or Back Office system Orientation Your unit is equipped with both Iridium amp GPS antennas located at the top of your casing For the best results it is important to be mindful of the orientation of your device when in use To ensure good satellite signal the antennae should be clear of obstructions and have a clear view of the sky Examples of obst
8. cheduled transmission time Alerts Menu Timer Alert This option allows you to set an alert message to be sent after a pre defined interval This is useful if you would like to send an alert in the eventuality that you are not able to cancel the alert within a pre defined time Timers can be chosen between 5 minutes to 12 hours Dead Man s Switch The dead man s switch alert allows you to set a frequency You are then required to press a button on the device at least every X minutes to confirm you are still with the device The timer resets every time a button is pressed If a button is not pressed at least every X minutes or when prompted then an automatic alert is sent Temperature Alert Should the temperature leave your defined range e g 0 degrees to 40 degrees then an automatic alert will be sent This option allows you to turn this alert type on off and set the temperature over which the alert will be sent Power Loss Alert If this option is turned on should the unit lose external power then an automatic alert will be sent Bluetooth Pairing Loss Alert If this option is turned on should the unit lose its pairing with a Bluetooth device then an automatic alert will be sent Geo fence Alert This alert type allows you to set your current position then set a distance Should the device leave the pre defined circular area an automatic alert will be sent Hints amp Tips The additional alerts described in
9. e e Use of Bluetooth facilities e Use of GPS Hot Mode and Burst Mode e Poor positioning so poor view of the sky e Use of the device with the display on for long periods of time If the optional external antenna connector is fitted the RockSTAR may be connected to an external Iridium band antenna with the following characteristics as described in the table overleaf 12 Hints amp Tips Positioning of your device has a massive effect on the battery life Whilst it may still work perfectly well a device with a poor view of the sky will use up battery 10 times more quickly than one with a good view of the sky Make sure that you take this into account when choosing where to put your device 50 Ohms nominal RHCP VSWR maximum operational Antennas having a gain greater than 3dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device Manufacturer This device was designed developed and manufactured in the United Kingdom by Rock Seven Mobile Services Limited Rock Seven Warranty A one year warranty is provided with your device starting on the purchase date This does not affect your statutory rights Should you encounter a problem with your device we agree to remedy the defect either by repair or replacement at our option Please contact us directly in order to arrange this An original receipt is required for any warranty claims The warranty
10. e the type of waypoint and the system will then take a GPS fix and transmit the waypoint to the back office Custom Waypoint Lists It is possible to customize the waypoint type list on your RockSTAR to better suit your own personal needs Facilities and instructions to do this can be found in the back office system Advanced Menu The advanced menu will have a number of features dependent on your RockSTAR model These features are for advanced use only and should only be adjusted under instruction from a member of RockSTAR staff or following specific instructions Deactivation Turning Off The Device cannot be turned off completely but can be deactivated much like a standby mode for your TV The unit can be deactivated by choosing DEACTIVATE from the menu and then pressing OK to confirm Replacing the Battery Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced The Device battery is not user replaceable it can only be replaced by your Device service provider Cleaning To clean your Device unplug all cables and turn off Then use a soft slightly damp cloth to clean any dirt Do not use alcohol or abrasive substances to clean your device Periodic lubrication of the USB rear cap using a silicon lubricant will reduce the risk of water penetration 11 Hints amp Tips Want to mark interesting points you find whilst out with your device Use the Mark Waypo
11. he Basic model of the device Get in touch with us if you would like to upgrade Sent Items This page allows you to cycle through messages sent from the Device You can choose if you wish to delete messages Message details shown are the date time destination and the message itself The Device will also indicate if the message was successfully sent and if it was acknowledged if an acknowledgement was requested Outbox This page allows you to cycle through messages waiting in the queue to be sent You can review these messages and delete them from the outbox if you change your mind and do not wish to send them any more From the outbox you can also force an immediate retry send of all messages waiting to be sent Inbox Checking This setting can be used to force the RockSTAR to check for new messages every X minutes It is set by default to Off Be aware inbox checking uses up credits just like normal position reports A normal tracking report also checks for new messages so you do not need both Tracking and Inbox Checking set to ON You will use up twice as much credit if you have both items turned on Remove All If you want to clear all old messages from your inbox and sent items then you can do so using this option Custom Preset Message Lists It is possible to customize the preset message list on your RockSTAR to better suit your own personal needs Facilities and instructions to do this can be found in y
12. int feature on the Professional and Corporate versions of the device Choose the type of Waypoint from the list and press Send Your unit will take a GPS fix and then send the point back to your map for later review Troubleshooting If something isn t working correctly deactivate the device wait until the green light has stopped flashing and then switch on again You can also reset the device by holding down the DOWN and ALERT buttons for 10 seconds until the screen goes blank and the red LED comes on then release the buttons Ensure the unit is fully charged If neither of the above work then please get in touch with the RockSTAR helpdesk using the details below Helpdesk For assistance please contact the Rock Seven support team by emailing support rock7mobile com it would greatly help us if you provided the following information e Name and contact number e Serial number of the Device see serial number label e Symptoms of the fault e History of action taken to attempt to rectify the fault These battery life predictions assume the following e No display usage e Bluetooth off e GPS Early wake set to 20s e Clear sky conditions Continuous 6000 80 Jess Jos As with all portable battery powered devices battery life can be significantly shortened by extreme temperatures and some usage patterns Key factors which will shorten the number of transmissions possible on a battery charge ar
13. ly When the unit has finished charging the light on the front will flash red for 5 minutes and then will go off Hints amp Tips If you are in an alert situation ensure that you give your alert the best possible chance of sending by considering the orientation of the device Ensure it has a good view of the sky or as good a view as is possible in your situation The alert button is under the cover at the bottom of the unit Operating Modes The better the view of the sky the more likely it is that your alert will be received De activated When the device is deactivated the screen will show the current battery percentage and will display NOT ACTIVE on the screen In this mode the Device will not transmit or receive any position reports or messages This is the equivalent of Flight Mode and suitable for transport Activated When turned on the device will show the Device logo on the home screen The display will automatically turn itself off after a pre defined interval default is 20 seconds in order to save battery power To wake up the screen simply press any key In this mode the Device will automatically send position reports and messages as per its current settings There are several indicators on this screen e In Out how many messages are waiting to be read or are waiting to be sent e Battery power of battery remaining e Status what the tracker is c
14. our YBlog admin panel for individual customers and in the back office system for Corporate customers Sending a message to your RockSTAR Every Device has its own e mail address which you would have been provided with at registration You can write your email address here for safe keeping my yb tl People can send emails to this address and those emails will be forwarded through to your RockSTAR and picked up at the next transmission New messages will go into the Inbox Any messages you send from your RockSTAR to e mail contacts will also come from this e mail address and people can reply directly to those emails as well Similarly people can reply to any text messages they receive from your RockSTAR and these replies will also be routed through Note Only registered contacts are allowed to send you emails to add contacts to your allowed list use your YBlog admin panel individual customers or the RockSTAR Back Office system corporate customers 10 Hints amp Tips You can customise the preset message list on your device It s as easy as dropping a file on to the unit via USB and then the list is updated Write your own short messages codes or abbreviations to allow you communicate more easily with those back home Waypoints Mark Waypoint Using this feature you can mark interesting points and send them to the back office for display Choosing Mark Waypoint will allow you to choos
15. oved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Industry Canada Warning Statement English Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication This device complies with Industry Canada license exempty RSS standard s 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 French Conform ment la r glementation d Industrie Canada le pr sent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d un type et d un gain maximal ou inf rieur approuv pour l metteur par Industrie Canada Dans le but de r duire les risques de brouillage radio lectrique l intention des autres utilisateurs il faut choisir le type d antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonn e quivalente p i r e ne d passe pas l intensit n cessaire l tablissement d une communication satisfaisante Le pr sent appareil est conforme aux CNR d Industrie
16. owing for 2 automatic reports per day There is also a BURST mode Burst Mode Burst mode allows the RockSTAR to collect many GPS reports in order to get more accurate tracking information but to send them as a batch in order to keep airtime costs down For example the RockSTAR can collect a GPS fix every 5 seconds and then transmit those positions once per minute To set burst mode in the Report Frequency you need to choose Burst Then in the Burst Settings menu you can choose how often you wish to take a fix Burst fix and how often you wish to transmit Burst transmit Note This mode will use power more quickly than other tracking modes since GPS is kept on all of the time GPS Hot In some situations you may want to immediately mark a position with a manual report whilst travelling at speed In this sort of situation you want to be able to rely on an instant GPS fix when you fire a manual report With GPS Hot turned ON this means GPS is continually keeping track of your position so there is no delay between the time you fire a manual report and the time the position is marked This mode will use power more quickly than other tracking Modes since GPS is kept on all of the time Hints amp Tips You can send a Manual Report at any time by pressing and holding the UP button for a few seconds and confirming with the OK button This will transmit a position report there and then without waiting for the next s
17. ructions include a heavily wooded area or inside a vehicle or building Environments such as these offer very little if any view of the sky In these instances it would be best to reposition your device so that it can have a clear view of the sky such as in a clearing on the dashboard or rear window of a car or on a windowsill Once switched ON your device will try to obtain a GPS signal The time 3 Hints amp Tips If you have a Basic or Standard version of the product you will have a YBlog a customisable map and blog which allows you to view your trips and upload articles and pictures along the way Professional and Corporate customers will have access to our Back Office system which allows management of multiple devices on the same screen and features designed for business taken to obtain a signal will vary from few minutes when the device has never been used or not been used for a while to few seconds when the device is regularly used Charging and Switching On The device has an internal rechargeable battery which must be charged before use Before the first use we recommend the device is left on charge for a minimum of 8 hours Your Device can be charged from any USB compatible charging device although we recommend you use the provided charger whenever possible To charge the unit e Connect the charger to a wall outlet e Attach the USB cable to the charger e Unscrew the cap from the bottom to reveal
18. s or back office system corporate customers You can choose whether you would like an acknowledgement from the recipient and if you wish to send the message immediately or if not the message will be sent on the next scheduled transmission When you are finished choosing writing your message pressing OK will put the message into the outbound queue ready to send Remember if you chose the Send Immediately option then the RockSTAR will try to send straight away If not then the unit will queue the message and attempt send it at the same time as the next scheduled position report Freetext You can also send free text messages using a pinball style on screen keyboard Note we do not recommend this for long messages To do this go into free text use the left right up down buttons to move around the keyboard and press LEFT and RIGHT together to choose a letter When you have finished choose EXIT to confirm and send your message As mentioned this is NOT an efficient way to send long messages and we would suggest either pairing with a smartphone tablet or using preset messages where possible Inbox This page allows you to cycle through messages received on the RockSTAR You can choose if you wish to delete messages or reply to them Message details shown are the date time source and the message itself 9 Hints amp Tips Advanced Messaging or messaging using a Bluetooth device is not available on t
19. s supply It will also take NMEA data from your yacht s systems and transmit it back with each position report It has a waterproof IP67 mating connector for the back of the RockSTAR Sensor Breakout Box plus 9 to 30v Power Supply An IP67 box which houses a power supply unit and a set of sensor inputs Used to send data back from remote sensing equipment such as ocean buoys weather stations and more Visit our website at www rock7mobile com for more information on these items or get in touch via email at sales rock7mobile com 14 CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY according to ISO IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014 Manufacturers Name Rock Seven Mobile Services Ltd Manufacturer s Address Unit 2 Eastlands Boatyard Coal Park Lane Swanwick Southampton S031 7GW United Kingdom Declares that the product s Product Name XmarX RockStar Yellowbrick 3 Tracker Mk2 Conforms to the following Product Specifications Directive 1999 5 EC Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Directive The equipment is in conformity with applicable requirements of the following standard EN 50371 Basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields 10 MHz 300 GHz General public EN 60950 1 Information technology equipment Safety Part 1 General requirements EN 300 328 ERM Wideband transmission systems Data transmission equipment operating in the 2 4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques EN 3
20. ts of this user guide Product improvements may alter the product specifications or operation without notice 13 Soft Pouch A soft pouch with velcro straps and eyelets for attaching to rucksacks rails bags and belts etc Designed to protect your device from scuffs and shocks Multi Country Charger A compact multi country USB charging unit Covers all of the main 4 types of international plug socket Car Cigarette Lighter USB Adaptor Charge and power your device using your car cigarette lighter and a USB adaptor Quick Release Mount A permanent mounting system to allow your device to be attached to a rail horizontal or vertical screwed to a wall or bulkhead or attached to any RAM mounting system The device can be released from the mount for portable use and then clipped back in later Suction Cup for use with Quick Release Mount Used with the Quick Release Mount above it allows your device to be mounted on a windscreen or similar surface with a suction cup 9 to 30v Power Supply This IP67 box will provide a permanent power supply for your device connecting to a 9 to 30v mains supply so you do not need to recharge your device using the USB charger on a regular basis It has a waterproof IP67 mating connector for the back of the RockSTAR NMEA plus 9 to 30v Power Supply Designed for yachting this IP67 box will provide a permanent power supply for your device connecting to a 9 to 30v main
21. urrently doing Pressing the UP or DOWN button will also display an information page which shows the details of the last position report and whether a GPS fix and Iridium transmission were successful for that report The Device has a fully featured menu system allowing you to access and adjust a large number of facilities and settings The menu structure is outlined below Accessing the menu To access the menu press the OK button The menu can only be accessed when the device is activated Navigate options using the up and down buttons and press OK to select and item Tracking Menu Status on off Choosing this option allows you to turn the automatic position reporting on or off When turned on the Device will automatically obtain a GPS fix and transmit it at a set frequency see below Send Manual Report Choosing this option will prompt the Device to obtain an immediate GPS fix and transmit the position immediately This function is also possible from the home screen by pressing holding the UP button for 2 seconds History The history screen allows you to see the last 10 attempted position reports and their associated data time lat lon altitude and whether the reports were sent successfully over Iridium Report Frequency Using this menu option the frequency of automatic position reporting can be viewed and set Options range from Continuous which will obtain and send reports as quickly as possible to 12 hours all
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