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Getting Started

1.1 Overview

The Spider has the following key features:

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Tracking - Virtual FDR™ real-time tracking, using the Iridium global satellite network.

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Messaging - Use your mobile device to send or receive satellite Spidertxt messages.

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Flight data - Attitude data is automatically sent to the cloud when in cellular
coverage.

1. These connections are optional only and not required in a standard installation.

Summary of Contents for Spider X

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL Spider X Revision 1 0 11 August 2020...

Page 2: ...t 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...

Page 3: ...ox 6 2 Install 7 2 1 Activate 7 2 2 Locate 8 2 3 Mount 9 2 4 Power 9 3 Use 10 3 1 Operate 10 3 2 Connect a mobile device 11 4 Help 12 4 1 Contact 12 4 2 Warranty 13 4 3 Troubleshooting 14 4 4 Accessor...

Page 4: ...tracking using the Iridium global satellite network Messaging Use your mobile device to send or receive satellite Spidertxt messages Flight data Attitude data is automatically sent to the cloud when...

Page 5: ...he box The following items are included in the box Spider X Bracket with adhesive Quick start guide 2m power lead Polymer fasteners and flange nuts Bag label 1 Stainless steel fasteners and nylock nut...

Page 6: ...ation and aircraft at app spidertracks io B Register the device Once your account has been created you need to register your device and assign it to an aircraft For this step you need the 10 character...

Page 7: ...from magnetic compasses or flux gates This location typically provides a good view of the sky with only minor obstructions enabling a reliable connection to one or more Iridium satellites Some aircraf...

Page 8: ...h the surface D Final strength is achieved after 72 hours at 20 C 68 F Fasteners A The Spider is supplied with four M4 fasteners and nuts 2 x polymer and 2 x stainless steel B The fasteners from the b...

Page 9: ...It can take up to 5 minutes to connect Green Satellite connection OK Red SOS activated Green flashing On backup power connection OK Red flashing On backup power SOS activated Amber flashing On backup...

Page 10: ...to the device select More Spider Connection then select your aircraft from the list of available Spiders If you are unable to connect refer to 4 3 Troubleshooting Spidertxt To use Spidertxt its needs...

Page 11: ...Email support spidertracks com Phone Australia 61 1800 461 776 Canada 1 800 491 2895 Mexico 52 55 4169 3149 New Zealand 64 9 222 0016 South Africa 27 87 550 3970 United Kingdom 44 20033 31519 United...

Page 12: ...guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law For major failures with the service you are entitled to cancel your service contract with us and to a refund for the unused portio...

Page 13: ...ider must have a clear view of the sky Check there are no obstructions inside and outside the aircraft e g tall buildings Ensure there is nothing covering the Spider during operation If the problem pe...

Page 14: ...et 3000BRK106 Bracket kit with fasteners External satellite antenna 3000ANT107 Optional external Iridium GPS antenna supplied with 4m of cable As default the Spider will use the internal antenna You c...

Page 15: ...irective to ensure that systems for collection treatment and recycling of electronic waste will be in place throughout the European Union This directive requires manufacturers of electrical and electr...

Page 16: ...al antenna Bluetooth BLE v4 2 Physical Interfaces USB USB 2 0 USB C locking connector M8 4 pin Shares power and serial RS 232 or RS 485 half duplex Power Voltage Class 1 energy source 14 VDC 15 or 28...