YELLOWBRICK v3 User Manual Download Page 2

Using   the   Yellowbrick   V3   –   The   Basics   .....................................................   3

   

Device   Orientation,   Set-­‐up   and   Key   Features   ...................................................................   3

   

User   Interface   .................................................................................................................................   3

   

Orientation   ......................................................................................................................................   3

   

Charging   and   Switching   On   .....................................................................................................   4

   

Sending   a   basic   alert   ...................................................................................................................   4

   

Features   and   Facilities   .............................................................................   5

   

Operating   Modes   ...........................................................................................................................   5

   

De-­‐activated   ....................................................................................................................................   5

   

Activated   ..........................................................................................................................................   5

   

Accessing   the   menu   ......................................................................................................................   5

   

Tracking   Menu   ................................................................................................................................   5

   

Status   on/off   ...................................................................................................................................   5

   

Send   Manual   Report   ....................................................................................................................   5

   

History   ...............................................................................................................................................   5

   

Report   Frequency   .........................................................................................................................   6

   

Burst   Mode   ......................................................................................................................................   6

   

GPS   Hot   .............................................................................................................................................   6

   

Alerts   Menu   ......................................................................................................................................   7

   

Timer   Alert   ......................................................................................................................................   7

   

Dead   Man’s   Switch   .......................................................................................................................   7

   

Temperature   Alert   .......................................................................................................................   7

   

Power   Loss   Alert   ...........................................................................................................................   7

   

USB   Loss   Alert   ................................................................................................................................   7

   

Bluetooth   Pairing   Loss   Alert   ....................................................................................................   7

   

Geo-­‐fence   Alert   ...............................................................................................................................   7

   

Settings   Menu   ..................................................................................................................................   8

   

Screen   idle   ........................................................................................................................................   8

   

Screen   lock   .......................................................................................................................................   8

   

GPS   Wakeup   time   (Early   Wakeup)   .......................................................................................   8

   

Screen   brightness   .........................................................................................................................   8

   

Stealth   mode   ...................................................................................................................................   8

   

User   Mode   (not   fully   implemented)   ......................................................................................   8

   

Language   .........................................................................................................................................   8

   

Send   Config   Report   ......................................................................................................................   8

   

Bluetooth   Menu   ..............................................................................................................................   9

   

Turn   on/off   ......................................................................................................................................   9

   

Android   /   iOS   Software   ..............................................................................................................   9

   

Messages   Menu   ..............................................................................................................................   9

   

New   Message   ..................................................................................................................................   9

   

Freetext   .............................................................................................................................................   9

   

Inbox   ................................................................................................................................................   10

   

Sent   Items   ......................................................................................................................................   10

   

Outbox   .............................................................................................................................................   10

   

Remove   All   .....................................................................................................................................   10

   

Custom   Preset   Message   Lists   .................................................................................................   10

   

Sending   a   message   to   your   Yellowbrick   ...........................................................................   10

   

Waypoints   ......................................................................................................................................   11

   

Mark   Waypoint   ............................................................................................................................   11

   

Custom   Waypoint   Lists   ............................................................................................................   11

   

Advanced   Menu   ...........................................................................................................................   11

   

Deactivation   /   Turning   Off   .....................................................................................................   11

   

Device   Maintenance   ..............................................................................   11

   

Replacing   the   Battery   ...............................................................................................................   11

   

Cleaning   ..........................................................................................................................................   11

   

Fault   Finding   and   Support   .....................................................................   12

   

Troubleshooting   ..........................................................................................................................   12

   

Helpdesk   .........................................................................................................................................   12

   

Battery   Life   Expectations   .......................................................................   12

   

   
   

Important   Note:   

   
To   remain   in   compliance   with   EMC   regulations,   USB   cables   used   with   this   
device   must   remain   less   than   3m   in   length.

   

   

   

Summary of Contents for v3

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE FOR YELLOWBRICK v3 Version 1 9 7...

Page 2: ...le 8 Screen lock 8 GPS Wakeup time Early Wakeup 8 Screen brightness 8 Stealth mode 8 User Mode not fully implemented 8 Language 8 Send Config Report 8 Bluetooth Menu 9 Turn on off 9 Android iOS Softwa...

Page 3: ...device 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 antennas should be clear of obstructions and have a clear vi...

Page 4: ...s from completely discharged The device can be used whilst charging however the charging cycle will complete more quickly if the device is deactivated The device can be used with a partially charged b...

Page 5: ...Status 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 t...

Page 6: ...onds and then transmit those positions once per minute To set burst mode in the Report Frequency you need to choose Burst Then in the Burst Settings menu you can choose how often you wish to take a fi...

Page 7: ...emperature Alert Should the temperature exceed a certain defined value then an automatic alert will be sent This option allows you to turn this alert type on off and set the temperature over which the...

Page 8: ...me to allow the GPS more time to get a fix Options range from 20 seconds to 3 minutes By increasing this time battery life will be decreased Screen brightness By default the screen is set to 50 bright...

Page 9: ...Your individual username and password is shown on the admin home page of your YBlog just after you log in Messages Menu New Message From this menu you can choose to send a new preset message Messages...

Page 10: ...n immediate retry send of all messages waiting to be sent Remove All If you want to clear all old messages from your inbox and sent items then you can do so using this option Custom Preset Message Lis...

Page 11: ...instructions Deactivation Turning Off The Yellowbrick V3 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...

Page 12: ...llowing information Name and contact number Serial number of the Yellowbrick V3 see serial number label Symptoms of the fault History of action taken to attempt to rectify the fault Battery Life Expec...

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