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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment operates in a commercial environment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to MobilEyes™ ....................................... 1 Connecting the unit Getting to know your unit ................................... 3 Connecting the unit to your vehicle ...................... 4 Powering the unit ............................................... 5 Downloading the unit Removing the unit for download ......................... 6 Connecting the unit to your PC ........................... 6 Other Information .................................................
INTRODUCTION Please read this manual completely before use. Thank you for purchasing Advanced Tracking Technologies, Incorporated the Shadow Tracker™ Professional or Shadow Tracker™ Lite, the cornerstone of the MobilEyes™ vehicle tracking system. MobilEyes™ is a unique hardware and software combination, used for the tracking needs of today’s mobile workforce. Presently, ATTI™ offers three Shadow Tracker™units for these software packages. They are: Shadow Tracker™ Jr.
INTRODUCTION differences in reception can be used to calculate the position anywhere on the Earth through triangulation. The Shadow Tracker™ units easily install into vehicles and use the vehicles electrical system. The Shadow Tracker™ Professional or Shadow Tracker™ Lite software is designed to handle data from one vehicle at a time. Therefore, anytime you plan to relocate the Shadow Tracker™ unit in a different vehicle it should first be cleared of existing data.
CONNECTING THE UNIT Getting to know your unit The POWER connector is located on the side of the Shadow Tracker™ Pro and Jr. units and in the back of the Shadow Tracker™ Performer unit. It is used to power the unit both while in the vehicle and while downloading to the PC. The DATA connector, also located on the side of the Shadow Tracker™ Pro and Jr. units and in the back of the Shadow Tracker™ Performer unit, is only used to connect the unit to the PC for download. It is not used while in the vehicle.
CONNECTING THE UNIT GPS satellites. Once the unit has acquired an adequate signal the LED will turn GREEN. Connecting the unit to your vehicle Mounting the Shadow Tracker™ unit The Shadow Tracker™ unit is NOT weather proof and must be mounted inside the vehicles passenger compartment. The unit must NOT be placed in direct sunlight. The recommended mounting location is under the dashboard, but the unit may be mounted anywhere inside the vehicles passenger compartment out of direct sunlight.
CONNECTING THE UNIT sure that the unit is able to acquire an adequate signal from the satellites. This is indicated by the LED light on the front of the Shadow Tracker™ unit. The LED will be RED when the unit is powered on and there is NO signal being received from the satellites. When there is an adequate signal the LED will turn GREEN.
DOWNLOADING THE UNIT Note: The unit should only be connected to a '12 volt center positive' power port. Damage to the unit will result if connected to a reversed polarity or higher voltage outlet. If you are not certain that your power outlet is '12 volt center positive' then do not connect the Shadow Tracker™ unit at this time. Have the outlet checked by your local automotive electronics expert or auto mechanic.
OTHER INFORMATION DO NOT connect any other cable or device to the DATA connector on the Shadow Tracker™ unit as damage will result. The other end of the PC Download cable connects to a standard 9-pin serial connection on your PC. If you cannot locate this connector or need an adapter then you should Connect Data cable Hardwiring the Shadow Tracker Tracking unit Direct Connect Cable ( ATTI Model Number A-40254 ) The Direct connect cable should be connected into the POWER connection of the unit.
SAFETY AND CARE Safety ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Do not place where spills can occur on the unit. Do not place the unit near a heating device. Do not place the unit in direct sunlight. Do not subject the unit to electrical shock. Do not pour liquid onto the unit. Do not apply any physical pressure to the unit. Do not place anything heavy on the unit. Do not leave any objects on top. Do not disassemble the unit or any of its components. Do not scratch, twist, hit or push the surface of the LED.
SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Shadow Tracker™ Jr. Height: in. Width: Length: in. Weight: Shadow Tracker™ unit GPS Antenna DC power cord Current draw : @ 12v Allowable voltage range: 18v DC Normal operating voltage: Data download rate: On board memory: Operating temperature range: 0.98 2.00 in. 3.38 2.8 oz 2.6 oz. 1.8 oz 120ma 9v to 12v DC 115K Baud 512k -20 to Time-To-First-Fix Satellite Acquisition State Warm Initialized Cold Frozen Typical (minutes) 0.03 0.8 2.
SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Shadow Tracker™ Pro Height: in. Width: Length: in. Weight: Shadow Tracker™ unit GPS Antenna DC power cord Current draw : @ 12v Allowable voltage range: 18v DC Normal operating voltage: Data download rate: On board memory: Operating temperature range: 70 C Approximate data storage time: 0.98 2.00 in. 3.38 2.8 oz 2.6 oz. 1.8 oz 120ma 9v to 12v DC 115K Baud 2 MB -40 to 1200 Time-To-First-Fix Satellite Acquisition State Warm Initialized Cold Frozen Typical (minutes) 0.03 0.8 2.
SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES Shadow Tracker™ Performer Height: in. Width: Length: in. Weight: Shadow Tracker™ unit GPS Antenna DC power cord Current draw : 100ma @ 12v Allowable voltage range: 18v DC Normal operating voltage: Data download rate: On board memory: Operating temperature range: 70 C Approximate data storage time: Hrs. 1.15 3.4 in. 6.1 2.8 oz 2.6 oz. 1.8 oz 9v to 12v DC 115K Baud 1 MB -40 to 600 Time-To-First-Fix Satellite Acquisition State Warm Initialized Cold Frozen Typical (minutes) 0.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Action Unit LED does not light Red or Green. !Make sure the plug is properly connected to the back of the unit. !Make sure the plug is properly connected into the cigarette lighter in the vehicle. !Check the fuse for the cigarette lighter in your vehicle. !Check fuse in the end of the DC power cord. Status indicator LED will not turn green. Unit does not receive signal. !Check antenna connection. !Make sure the antenna cable is not crimped or cut. !Reposition the antenna.
Hardware Manual Manual Number: M-21710 Revison: 2/20/2003
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