HawkEye (PT) Plus User Guide
Utilities Menu
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UTILITIES MENU
UTILITIES
The Utilities menu provides access to options that allow the user to check GPS and
network signal strengths. It is also possible to send Test Reports, Check-Ins, and send
Waypoints from this menu.
CHK GPS
Chk GPS is a diagnostic tool which can be used to ensure proper operation of the GPS
receiver.
Enabling the Chk GPS option enables the HawkEye (PT) Plus built-in GPS receiver to
check and display GPS data in real-time. The GPS receiver will remain on until the user
exits the Chk GPS option by pressing the back button. The Reset Ephemeris button will
erase saved ephemeris data from memory and download a new set of ephemeris data; this is usually used when
the device has not been powered on for a long time or has travelled a large distance while powered off.
GPS fix accuracy can be determined by the HACC (horizontal accuracy in meters) value, higher HACC values
indicate a less accurate GPS fix. The HACC value indicates a radius up to which the GPS fix can possibly be
inaccurate by. A good and stable fix is usually represented by a HACC of less than 30 meters, when the GPS
receiver is not able to acquire a fix HACC will gradually increase with a maximum value of 4294967.500. HACC can
be monitored in real-time, however, prolonged use of this feature will significantly deplete battery power.
CHK IRIDIUM
Chk Iridium is a diagnostic tool which can be used to ensure proper operation of the Iridium transceiver.
Enabling the Chk Iridium option immediately powers on the HEPT Plus Iridium transceiver and displays the Iridium
signal strength in real-time. The Iridium transceiver will remain powered on and continue to update signal
strength until the user closes the Chk Iridium screen by pressing the back button. Prolonged use of this feature will
significantly deplete battery power.
CHK GSM
Chk GSM is a diagnostic tool which can be used to ensure proper operation of the GSM transceiver.
Enabling the Chk GSM option immediately powers on the HEPT Plus GSM transceiver and displays GSM signal
strength in real-time; the device must have an active GSM SIM installed. The GSM transceiver will remain powered
on and continue to update until the user closes the Chk GSM screen by pressing the back button. Prolonged use of
this feature will significantly deplete battery power.