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ÜberTracker User Guide
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© SparkFun Electronics, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Product features, specifications, system requirements and availability are subject to change without notice. ÜberTracker is a trademark of SparkFun Electronics, Inc. All other
trademarks contained herein are the property 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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Warning: The power cord on this product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Firmware Upgrades and Additional Functionality
Firmware updates will undoubtedly become available for the
ÜberTracker as time goes on. We fully anticipate and welcome
comments and suggestions regarding the operability of the
ÜberTracker, and source code can be made available to developers
upon request.
To program your Uber Tracker you will need a copy of Flash Magic,
available for free download at http://www.flashmagictool.com/.
Remove the top of the case by removing the 4 screws retaining
it. Then plug in the programming adapter as in the configuration
example, but this time the switch should be set in the “PROG”
position. Bring up Flash Magic on your computer, and set it up as
shown (except with your own correct port number and firmware
selection):
Once you have the correct port and firmware selected turn on your
Uber Tracker. The status LED on the Uber Tracker should NOT blink
in this configuration. If it does, turn it off and verify your connection
and the switch position on the programming adapter. With power
on, hit the start button in Flash Magic and new firmware will begin
downloading immediately. When it’s done, go back and repeat the
configuration procedure to verify your previous settings.
With a small amount of tweaking, the ÜberTracker can be used in
battery powered applications. With the addition of a solar panel
and an SLA battery, the ÜberTracker is capable of extended field
operations of 1 to 3 years without maintenance. Our business
partner, TRACK America, has done extensive field testing to verify the
robustness of the design. For more information regarding extended
field operations, please visit www.trackamerica.net.
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