Basic Operation
Turning RockAIR on/off
When connected to external power (either via the 9-30vDC power connector or USB),
the RockAIR will turn on when external power is applied. The Power/Suspend LED
indicator will turn solid to indicate that the RockAIR is active. When external power is
removed, the Power/Suspend LED indicator will turn off after a few seconds, indicating
that the RockAIR is inactive⁴.
When using the internal battery, turn on the RockAIR by pressing and holding the green
Power/Suspend button for two seconds. The Power/Suspend LED indicator will turn
solid and an ascending tone will sound to indicate that the unit is active. To turn off
the RockAIR, press and hold the Power/Suspend button for two seconds. The Power/
Suspend LED indicator will turn off and a descending tone will sound, indicating that the
RockAIR is inactive.
When the RockAIR turned is off, it will silently attempt to transmit any queued position
reports, messages or marked points of interest for up to 15 minutes. Any unsent
messages after that time will be transmitted when the device is next turned on.
Suspending and resume tracking (Geofencing)
When working in a geographically confined area, such as an aerodrome circuit or
on agricultural operations, tracking can be suspended by pressing the green Power/
Suspend button. The Power/Suspend LED will flash to indicate that tracking
is suspended.
Tracking can be resumed by pressing the Power/Suspend button or by moving beyond
the suspend auto-resume radius (which can be customized using TP Connect app). The
Power/Suspend LED will turn solid to indicate that tracking has resumed.
When suspended, no regular position reports will be transmitted regardless of cellular or
satellite coverage. Events, marked points of interest, alerts, messages, and forms will still
be transmitted using whatever coverage is available.
Automated Monitoring Service
Your RockAIR is supported by TracPlus’ Automated Monitoring Service (AMS).
When active, AMS automatically monitors the RockAIR for regular position reports and
sends notifications, via SMS should reporting stop unexpectedly.
If AMS is active, and no position reports are received within five minutes, an
Of Concern
notification will be sent via SMS to your nominated In Case of Emergency
(ICE) contacts.
Until 1 January 2018
If no position reports are received within a further five minutes, an
Overdue
notification
will be sent via SMS to your ICE contacts.
⁴ The RockAIR does not completely power down when inactive. It changes to a very low power consumption “sleep” mode using the internal battery.
Please note that no further action will be taken by TracPlus. It is the
responsibility of your ICE contacts to escalate to the relevant authorities
as appropriate.
From 1 January 2018
If no position reports are received within a further five minutes, an
Overdue
alert will be
treated in the same way as a
Distress
alert, based on your preferred Distress Notification
option (page 22).
