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Tracking and Alert Operations
Enable Tracking & Alert
The Tracking & Alert function is not enabled by
default and it has to be configured and enabled
using the Falcon software via the micro-USB
connection to the IsatDock DRIVE.
This option can be activated through the below
link as required:
www.beamcommunications.com/support/
drive
Various configuration options are available to
the user in the Falcon. The message delivery
method is also set using the Falcon. Please refer
to the Falcon User Guide for more details on
how to configure and enable the Tracking &
Alert function on the IsatPhone Pro.
Send Tracking Position
In order to send a tracking message, the
following condition must be fulfilled.
1.
The GPS receiver has acquired enough
satellite signals and navigational data to
calculate a positional solution (fix).
2.
The IsatPhone Pro handset is registered
with the GSPS network.
3.
Tracking is configured and enabled via
the Falcon.
Clearing an Alert
To clear the alert mode press and hold the Track
button for seven seconds. A single beep will sound,
and the LED will show re-armed state (GREEN).
The Track LED will stay off if the Tracking
function is disabled. It will turn solid GREEN if all
of the above conditions are satisfied. Otherwise,
it will flash in GREEN if the Tracking function is
enabled but no GPS fix and/or GSPS registration.
To manually send a tracking message of the
current location
A.
Apply a single press to the Track button.
A single beep will sound (if configured in
the Falcon).
Activate Alert Mode
Alert mode can be activated by one of the
following two methods:
1. Press and hold both the Track and Mute
buttons together for 2 seconds. A single beep
will sound (if configured in the Falcon).
2. If enabled by the Falcon, press and hold the
external panic button (optionally wired into the
Alert Loop wires).
Once triggered
into the Alert mode, the Track
LED turns RED. The message then attempts to
be sent. The Track LED will flash in RED when the
alert message is sent. (Rate: 1.5sec off, 1.5sec on,
etc). The Track LED will flash in YELLOW when
the alert message is acknowledged by a remote
host. (Rate: 1sec off, 4sec on, etc)
