User's Manual

EA Mobile User Guide
A. Troubleshooting the EA_Mobile
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GPS status -” on status line GPS has become unable to compute its
position.
The EA_Mobile automatically switches to FIFO
Mode. Continue in FIFO until the GPS resumes
function. The EA_Mobile will switch back to the
mode in effect prior to the outage.
Table A-1. Global Positioning System (GPS)
Symptom Possible Cause Solutions
Table A-2. Indicator Warnings
Symptom Possible Cause Solutions
No EA_Mobile indicator
lights are solid Green
EA_Mobile is not receiving power. See EA_Mobile is not receiving power”
troubleshooting tips below.
LINE light is flashing Green
or is Red
Line voltage insufficient because too many
accessories are turned on, draining vehicle
power.
Turn off non-essential accessories (radio, tape
player, CD, etc.)
Line voltage insufficient because power cable
has become disconnected.
Check the EA_Mobile power cable and make sure
both ends are properly attached at EA_Mobile and
at the accessory/cigarette lighter receptacle.
Line voltage insufficient because vehicle’s
accessory/cigarette lighter fuse has blown.
Turn off EA_Mobile and replace fuse.
Line voltage insufficient because vehicle’s
alternator is unable to produce adequate
operating current.
Turn off EA_Mobile and have vehicle serviced.
BATT light is flashing Green
or is solid Red
EA_Mobile internal battery has dropped to an
unusable voltage.
Allow unit to charge between uses.
TEMP light is flashing
Green or is Solid Red
The EA_Mobile internal temperature has
exceeded the threshold because the cooling
fan is blocked or obstructed.
Remove any clogs from the fan intake and/or
reposition the EA_Mobile to allow proper air
circulation to the cooling fan.
The EA_Mobile internal temperature has
exceeded the threshold because the cooling
fan has quit working.
Contact Elster Solutions.
The EA_Mobile internal temperature has
exceeded the threshold because the ambient
temperature in the vehicle is too high.
Cool off the vehicle by opening windows, moving
vehicle out of direct sun, and/or by adjusting the
heater or air conditioning thermostat.
ACTIVITY light is flashing Normal operating condition, indicating this
transceiver channels is actively receiving
endpoint data.
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