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NOTE: check the changes before sending them as you might have problems to change
them again (e.g. adding skip count, raising positions / messages fewer messages
from the collar, fewer communication windows for you).
NOTE: make sure you have chosen the correct collars only.
NOTE: Status and further information about Remote Commands can be seen in Data
Remote Command Status. Please keep track on your changes for you and your
planning but also for us if you need support at some point.
6.2 Remote GPS Schedule
Devices Remote Collars VERTEX Collars GPS Schedule
The GPS schedule editor is identical to the one described in GPS schedule . Any
schedule send to the collar will erase the existing one on the collar, meaning you will
have to include all rules of the first one. There is a size limitation for an Iridium / GSM
Message, one message to the collar can contain 108 bytes only, respectively 4-7 rules.
You might have to stick to some more basic rules, respectively plan for a certain period
and resend updates from time to time.
The software GPS Plus X will warn you whenever your schedule is invalid in rule usage
or size and abort the upload.
For remote communication with a GSM collar with customer SIM card, a Ground Station
is necessary. If you do not own one, please contact our customer service.
For remote communication with an Iridium collar you need to set further configurations
(email address,...) to communicate with your collar. Therefore refer to the GPS Plus X
software manual and search for 'Collar Command Destinations'.
The steps how you send out commands to your collar are explained in the GPS Plus X
software manual, please search for 'Remote communication via GSM and IRIDIUM'.
6.3 Remote Beacon Schedule
Devices Remote Collars VERTEX Collars Beacon Schedule
The VHF Beacon schedule editor is identical to the one described in VHF Beacon
schedule. Any schedule send to the collar will erase the existing one on the collar,
meaning you will have to include all rules of the first one.
There is a size limitation for Iridium / GSM Messages which means you won’t be able to
make new ones as complex as the first one. An Iridium / GSM message to the collar