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3. Preparing for use
3.1 First time
The following steps must be performed when using the EquiAlarm for the first time:
• Unscrew the EquiAlarm and remove the red label from the pole of the battery. The batteries are now in contact
with the EquiAlarm.
• You need to purchase and set up the SIM yourself. When you have done this, the SIM card must be activated and
slotted into the SIM holder. (see 5.3)
• The section entitled “Installing a new SIM card” (see 6) explains how you can set up and install a newly purchased
SIM card yourself.
Once you have performed these steps on your new EquiAlarm, you can reseal it with the screws and proceed with
the set-up.
If your own mobile telephone has a good reception in the stable or pasture where your
mare is located, we recommend that you purchase a SIM card from the same provider.
3.2 Switching on/off
The EquiAlarm can be switched on/off and operated using the rear end of the special screwdriver that has been
included.
In order to switch the EquiAlarm ON, you must proceed as follows:
• Hold the rear end of the screwdriver against the symbol on the side of the EquiAlarm.
• You will see the status indicator light up green. You can now remove the screwdriver.
• The EquiAlarm is now active and ready to be placed on your mare.
In order to switch the EquiAlarm OFF, you must proceed as follows:
• Hold the rear end of the screwdriver against the symbol on the side of the EquiAlarm
again.
• You will see the status indicator go red. You can now remove the screwdriver.
• The EquiAlarm is now off.
