User`s manual

Beacon Rates: The RTrak-HAB is capable of two beacon schemes.
1. Static Beacon – This method uses a pure timing scheme to beacon at a
constant rate set in programming. This rate cannot be changed unless the
configuration software and cable are used to make the change.
The static beacon rate is set in seconds, meaning 30 = 30 seconds, 60 = 1
minute and so on. A typical static beacon rate is 3-5 minutes.
2. SmartBeaconing™ – This method uses the current GPS data to determine
when to beacon and how often.
There are two main elements to the SmartBeaconing™ algorithm:
• Speed-Adjusted Beacon Rate – Depending on your travel speed, the
beacon rate is either increased or decreased. When traveling faster, the
tracker is covering more ground and beacons more often. When traveling
slower or stopped, the beacon rate is less often since it is not moving far or
may be sitting still.
• Cornerpegging – While moving, the SB algorithm is constantly
monitoring the heading of travel. When this degree of heading has
changed past a certain threshold, it triggers a beacon to indicate either a
long steady curve or a direct turn around a corner. The result is a much
more defined track.
• After all settings have been made, the last step is to write the configuration back to
the RTrak-HAB. Click the “Write” button located in the bottom right of the
configuration window. When the software is completed loading the settings, you will
be asked to click the “OK!” button. The software returns to the main configuration
screen where it can be exited.
• Power down the RTrak-HAB by removing power from the power connection.
Remove the programming cable, replace the jumper block and power the unit back up
for normal operation. You are now ready to put your RTrak-HAB into service.
'OTE: Any additional settings can be found in the OpenTracker manual, included on
the RTrak-HAB User’s CD