E-TRAK/R 5000, Manual

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OVERVIEW
Introduction
The E-TRAK/R 5000 is a combination RDF
(Radio Direction Finding) and GPS tracking
and locating system. RDF pulse technology is
used to conserve beacon battery life and track
at long ranges. GPS technology is used to
precisely locate both the tracking vehicle and
the target beacon.
Through the use of a PDA Control Head using
E-TRAK/R software, the E-TRAK/R 5000 can
command the EVB series beacon using an
integral 10 Watt command transmitter. The
beacon can be commanded to transmit its
current GPS location periodically through a
"GPS Track" soft key. Additionally, the beacon
can be commanded to send "Fast Updates."
This is useful when you want to close-in on
the target. The beacon can also be com-
manded to sleep and awake with motion.
The key advantage gained by combining RDF
and GPS techniques is the improved
certainty of range and bearing. The E-TRAK/R
receiver and the E-beacon both have GPS
receivers. The E-TRAK/R compares the two
locations automatically, and calculates relative
bearing and range which is displayed on the
control head.
Components
• Water Resistant Case Including Custom Foam Cutouts
• PDA Control Head
• E-TRAK/R 5000
• Command TX Antenna and Cable
• DC Power Cable
• AC Power Supply for PDA
• Data Interface Cable
• E-Beacon
• AA5 Covert Antenna Array (with integral GPS antenna)
E-TRAK/R 5000
Ruggedized
PDA Case
DC Power
Cable
AC Power
Cable to
Charge PDA
E-Beacon EVB Series
Magnet
Plate
Beacon Batteries Access Panel