Rover-X User Manual Version 1.0
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Quickstart
Before using the Rover
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Ensure the IMEI of your device is activated through your chosen Iridium
provider and intended message recipients are added to its account
ahead of deployment.
Power-Up
Battery Installation
The Rover-X automatically turns on once all batteries are installed. The device
must be turned off via magnet or battery removal.
Magnet
•
Swipe the magnet along the
SWIPE ON/OFF HERE
label horizontally until
the
GREEN LED
on the top of the device is shown. The green LED will
flash again while the device completes power-up.
Confirm Transmission
•
Turn the device on and place it outside in view of as much of the
sky as possible.
•
The unit will transmit power-up messages then one position
every 10 minutes at default settings within 5 minutes of power-up
for one hour.
•
Confirm that these messages are being received via email and/or XeosOnline.
Operation
•
When deploying the unit, power it up by swiping the magnet.
•
Once the unit is confirmed to be on, it is ready to be deployed.
•
Turn the Rover-X
OFF
using the same magnet method as turning
ON
, with the
RED LED
in place of the green.
