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Device Manual

The behaviour of many features of your device, including the alert features, is configured by changing 

settings in the management system. 

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Orientation 

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Your unit is equipped with both Iridium & GPS antennas located at the top of your casing. For the best 

results it is important to be mindful of the orientation of your device when in use. To ensure good 

satellite signal, the antennae should be clear of obstructions and have a clear view of the sky. 

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Examples of obstructions include a heavily wooded area or inside a vehicle or building. Environments 

such as these offer very little, if any, view of the sky. In these instances, it would be best to reposition 

your device so that it can have a clear view of the sky, such as in a clearing, on the dashboard or 

rear window of a car or on a windowsill. 

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Once switched ON, your device will try to obtain a GPS signal. The time taken to obtain a signal will 

vary from few minutes when the device has never been used or not been used for a while to few 

seconds when the device is regularly used. 

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Charging and Switching On 

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The device has an internal rechargeable battery which must be charged before use. Before the first 

use we recommend the device is left on charge for a minimum of 8 hours. 

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Your Device can be charged from any USB compatible charging device, although we recommend you 

use the provided charger whenever possible. 

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To charge the unit: 

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• Connect the charger to a wall outlet 

• Attach the USB cable to the charger 

• Unscrew the cap from the bottom to reveal the USB port 

• Plug the USB cable into the USB port on the bottom of the dev ice 

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When charging the light on the front of the keypad will be red. The red light will flash for 5 minutes 

when the unit has finished charging, and will then go off. 

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Summary of Contents for Mk3

Page 1: ...YB Mk3 Manual Manual for YB Mk3 Devices devices sold after October 2014 Firmware Versions 3 1 1 and above Last update 24th November 2014...

Page 2: ...ies 6 Operating Modes 6 Tracking Menu 6 Alerts Menu 7 Settings Menu 8 Bluetooth Menu 9 Messages Menu 10 Waypoints Menu 12 Advanced Menu 12 Deactivation Turning Off 13 Device Maintenance 14 Replacing t...

Page 3: ...field Orientation Set up and Key Features User Interface The user interface consists of a mono display and 6 buttons One alert button and five navigation buttons The device is designed to be used in c...

Page 4: ...of a car or on a windowsill Once switched ON your device will try to obtain a GPS signal The time taken to obtain a signal will vary from few minutes when the device has never been used or not been u...

Page 5: ...Your device is now ready for use You can turn it on by pressing and holding the OK button for 5 seconds Sending a basic alert The alert button is located under the flap at the bottom of the unit To tr...

Page 6: ...us what the tracker is currently doing Pressing the UP or DOWN button will also display an information page which shows the details of the last position report and whether a GPS fix and Iridium transm...

Page 7: ...1 credit will pay for up to 3 positions inside a single fix So for example if you are taking a position every 5 minutes and transmitting every 15 minutes so 3 fixes transmitted this will cost 1 credi...

Page 8: ...automatic alert will be sent Collision Alert This alert is somewhat experimental in nature as a collision can vary in force and strength and so every situation is different This alert can be used to n...

Page 9: ...iewing in bright sunlight Increasing the brightness will decrease battery life Language This setting will change the language of the device from the default English Send Config Report This menu option...

Page 10: ...m this menu you can choose to send a new preset message Messages sent using the device will go to your chosen destinations which are pre setup using either your YBlog individual customers or Core mana...

Page 11: ...and if it was acknowledged if an acknowledgement was requested Outbox This page allows you to cycle through messages waiting in the queue to be sent You can review these messages and delete them from...

Page 12: ...without advisement A few of the more important options in this menu are PC Connect This feature is used to connect your device to your PC Mac via USB The unit will appear as a USB drive and you can th...

Page 13: ...ation Turning Off The Device cannot be turned off completely but can be deactivated much like a standby mode for your TV The unit can be deactivated by choosing DEACTIVATE from the menu and then press...

Page 14: ...ant will reduce the risk of water penetration Fault Finding and Support Troubleshooting If something isn t working correctly deactivate the device wait until the green light has stopped flashing and t...

Page 15: ...some usage patterns Key factors which will shorten the number of transmissions possible on a battery charge are Use of Bluetooth facilities Use of GPS Hot Mode and Burst Mode Poor positioning so poor...

Page 16: ...the unit has been opened or tampered with in any way Notices Apple is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc Android is a trademark of Google Inc Iridium and the Iridium logo are registered trademarks and...

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